Eddie Hansen

Thanks for merging The posts!!! I edited a few posts to make it a little clearer that these projects kinda went on simultaneously, I did do a little more, basically cleaning and Painting the cross member, the tranny goes to the shop on Saturday, so I am geting closer and closer... more pics to follow!!!

OLD SKL 69

That would be a really bad thing!

Seriously though, looking good.

65cutty

eddie, I also used the right stuff 4 wheel disc brake kit on my 65 cutlass fit great and very compleat kit , have about 1400 miles on her and no problems, I used dot 4 brk fluid...jim

Eddie Hansen

Jim Thanks, I was wondering which one to use? I think I read somewhere you could use dot5 ? but know nothing about the silicone based stuff and would it void the warranty etc...

I am VERY VERY happy with the ease the system went together, I did have a small issue with the axle flange but an easy fix.. could you post a pic of your proportioning valve setup, still wondering if I should just mount under the booster or go through the hassle of mounting it down where the distribution valve was.

65cutty

I mounted mine on the drivers side of the booster, mounted the lines first then where they ended up was where the valve went and I too had to massage the axel flanges not big deal, I did replace the pads as they would squeel when warm at slow speeds, brk applied. just could'nt handle the attention at intersections, also pick up a disc brk (piston) tool for the rears, they are the wined out and in type save your self the headace...jim

Eddie Hansen

Thanks for the advice Jim, can you tell me which pads to order not really sure what application these calipers etc were originally designed for.. hoping to finally get the differential back in shortly, I think I finally decided to go with the moog cc501 springs for the rear, after all the thinking and deciding, going back and forth, researching, deciding then undeciding, I end up back where I started LOL... go figure...

65cutty

eddie, give em a call they'll help ya. mine 69 camaro fronts 79 cad eldorado rears. been there,done that!

skryla

Hey Eddie,

It's been almost a month since your last post. You been slackin?

Eddie Hansen

No Stan, I have actually just come back from Abeche in Chad!! I had to do a short TDY for work, and Man am I happy to be home... LOL... before i left I dropped of the m-20 for a go through over at Hansen Racing ( My Engine Builder) everything looked good, I am getting new synchros, bearings etc installed, he has Glass beaded the bellhousing and case, and I should be able to pick it up this weekend.. I am making another trip for work in August, and with the kid going off to school, honey do's etc there has been little extra time.. No Rest For the wicked I guess...

I do feel I am getting a little long in the tooth for these Africa Trips though... old men should be sitting around drinking beer and telling tall tales LOL

Lady72nRob71

Out there hunting pachyderms, eh?

Eddie Hansen

yeah something like that

jturkey69

I understand the whole not having time due to kids (6 here and me the stay at home Dad), and honey do for me/to me lists..but I have to ask...what is it you do to be able to go to other countries? maybe I missed it?

macrylinda1

J Thanks I have a decent selection of tools (they may be full of cobwebs but a good selection) I know U have a BF hammer or two
I am sure I also have a few brass drifts funny looking at the chasis manual those guys had all them specially made tools to do every darn thing LOL... no wonder the manual makes it look easy, will take some pics as I progress...

Eddie Hansen

is this a real post or is this a spambot or something, this is an earlier post in this thread??? and view free movie's on line sounds kinda dodgy ...

citcapp

He only posted the one time. I believe it is spam myself

Eddie Hansen

ME:Ban Him, Ban Him he turned me into a newt!!
Forum: you don't look like a newt!
Me: I got Better

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seriously, bots can be mining the member email lists etc and can cause havoc, I would review his sign up profile, and perhaps confirm he/she is in fact a person.

citcapp

He's gone took care of it

Eddie Hansen

Thank You sir!!

Eddie Hansen

Well haven't posted in awhile, been kinda busy taking care of things outside my restoration,

have kept at it as I could, and will post more pics as soon as I can,
but Basically all that has been done is I have positioned the rebuilt diff ready to be installed, and I sent the 4 speed out for servicing.

the 4 speed was in overall excellent condition with no major wear or damage, however a small parts kit was procured and all new bearings and synchros were installed by my engine builder, while it was there i asked him to glass bead the bell housing, so all of that is now complete, I felt he gave me a decent price on going through the tranny and parts and labor totaled 400 usd, no charge on glass beading the bellhousing.

I have now gotten my daughter off to college so I should be able to get back at it a little harder now, I have to say the initial projects consumed a lot of my intended budget with the upgrades.

so far the progress has been

Engine Rebuilt

4 wheel disc Conversion

Rear End Rebuilt

Tranny Rebuilt

next step is to order the Damn Rear Springs!!!

skryla

Keep up the great work Eddie!

Eddie Hansen

Thanks Stan, you must be nearly zooming around by now, how did the dyno go on your build

Lady72nRob71

Way to go Eddie - the elephant is getting smaller now.
Luckily this part will be easy!
Get the insulators too (Moogs are two per pack - did not know until I ended up with 4) and install the springs in the right orientation. I could not believe how easy it was.

skryla

Dyno at BTR was pushed to 09/26. Engine, trans and rear install to follow. Should be done by mid November.

I'm having Brian Trick perform the surgery.

skryla

Hey Eddie, Dyno numbers. We still need to tweak.

http://72.22.90.30/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=71462

Here was the dyno pull http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h9WFoKBKVs

Give me a call some time to discuss.

Yours running yet?

Eddie Hansen

Stan VERY VERY NICE!!!!!! looks and sounds GREAT!!!!

Eddie Hansen

drum roll please ....................LOL..

ordered rear springs from Rock auto after months of deliberation, going back and forth back and forth, i ended up ordering the moog cc501's, how stupid is that that was my first thought on parts MONTHS ago... I don't like em I'll change em as you good folks have said ALL a long..

progress has been slow, lately, will speed up some now... whew!!!

thanks for all the encouragement fellas

Eddie Hansen

Stan I know you were running a roller what were the specs on the cam, it sounds great...

Eddie Hansen

Hey Guys just poppin on to prove I am still alive, I haven't made much progress since my last postings, first i ran out of time, then I ran out of heat, hope everyone had great Holidays, and a belated happy new year to you all...

I am now just getting some parts together for the spring push, or a warm snap..

just missed you Mutts and wanted to say hello...

Lady72nRob71

Nice to hear all is well. I was almost thinking you PO'ed the elephant and it stomped you...
It is cold here as well - below freezing but sunny. March will be better.

Eddie Hansen

Well been pulling together parts as I find them, getting ready to get back in the garage if it keeps warming up,

but in the meantime planned on doing soem stuff that I can do inside in my workshop while the garage is still cold.

I found a 3 spoke simulated wood wheel, I bought a new hub, and got a horn button here, the wheel has the usual cracks in it, and I have read the threads here about the repair process so I will give it a shot.

this is the wheel I purchased
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Eddie Hansen

Well been pulling together parts as I find them, getting ready to get back in the garage if it keeps warming up,

but in the meantime planned on doing soem stuff that I can do inside in my workshop while the garage is still cold.

I found a 3 spoke simulated wood wheel, I bought a new hub, and got a horn button here, the wheel has the usual cracks in it, and I have read the threads here about the repair process so I will give it a shot.

this is the wheel I purchased

Eddie Hansen

I read the threads and the guy used some carbon/coal like powders scraped into the epoxy, I called pc products, they make the kit that eastwood sells, and I ordered some pc-7 and some pc-11.

After speaking with a tech rep, I asked about the pigment kit that is used with the PC woody ( I know who ever heard of a pc woody!) the wood repair kit, he said I could used the pigments with either of the other products they come in earthtone pigments
http://www.pcepoxy.com/our-products/...e-pigments.php

so I will be experimenting with these, and if your interested posting my findings, but it made sense with the previous threads thoughts of not having to paint the wheel and blending the colors to that kind of swirl effect on the plastic.

Eddie Hansen

I also came across this vintage shifter **** for the 4 speed, mine has the standard white ball with the pattern on it, I also have a brown one with the pattern on it, but since I have a console with the pattern on it, I needed a ball without one, when i saw this one, with the same stainless detail as the wheel I grabbed it, it is a cool looking old shift ****. IMHO

Eddie Hansen

I guess I need to find a source for interior paint, as I want to repaint the column etc before I reinstall it, also are the areas to check in the column that are prone to wear? anything that stands out while I have the wheel and hub off?

Beob

I just finished rebuilding my column. The bearings were real dry especially the lower one.

Eddie Hansen

Thanks for the tip will look are they replaceable? or did you just greae them? I had no issues with the column when I took it out, was just going to respray etc but got to thinking, might as well LOL.....

citcapp

Look at the 70 E heads with large valves or the Ga heads with large valves flow rate difference between these and the C heads is not much and would not be noticeable on a street car. Lots of these around

Eddie Hansen

Pat Ok, but my motor is done now, I have the c heads, I suspect this is in the wrong thread,,,

Eddie Hansen

ok back on track, I picked up a steering wheel on fleabay, I had a gennie olds 4 spoke sport but found out that was for 70' and later, I can't afford a gennie 3 spoke 69 sport wheel, but since I am thinking along the lines of a 69 H/O convert Restomod? whatever I looked at old pics of 68 and 69 H/o's and saw one with what looked like a simulated wood wheel.

These are NOT cheap either, but found one with some cracks at the right price on fleabay

here is what i started with

Eddie Hansen

used my dremel tool and a reinforced cut off wheel to widen the cracks down to the metal ring in most cases, there were also a crack or two that did not go all the way around and some that were going side ways, I then used a burr to create a vee so there was something for the epoxy to grab on to.. I wiped it down with lacquer thinner and have scuffed the surround areas with some 60 grit paper