Re: 1969 Monaco Orange L78 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Resto
 

Dan,

Your work is phenomenal and the pictures ain't bad either https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Now I will have to go crawl under my car and see if it has those big washers on the engine frame mounts https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/ooo.gif

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Dan, looks amazing what a excellant job cant wait to see it in person. I am going to go to Chevelabration this year for its debut.

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John,

Having you attend the show will make it yet another one of the best weekends of all time. Everyone will be in awe of your one of a kind 1969 Lemans Blue L78, M22, 410, Convertable Chevelle. It`s one of my personal favorites.
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Dan.

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Dan, that car is wonderfull, great job, I talked Johnny last night he plans on having his Green one there also. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Yes Kim,

Johnny is a great guy. He will be part of our convoy heading to Goodletsville, TN. in June. We will be debuting 2 freshly restored 1969 Post Sedan`s....Monaco Orange and Frost Green. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Kim...Perhaps you can also make the trip and will be traveling with Johnny.

Dan.

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Whttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gifW...an L89 Post!!!
Unfriggin'believable job so far...keep the pics coming, they're better than a skin book! .

Post cars rule!!!https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif.

~ Pete
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Pete,

Will do....I feel the same as you!

Dan.

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Dan,

Your work is phenomenal and the pictures ain't bad either https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Now I will have to go crawl under my car and see if it has those big washers on the engine frame mounts https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/ooo.gif

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Bill....use a small mirror and flash light. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Dan.

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Bill....use a small mirror and flash light.

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You don't really think I have sophisticated equipment like that, do you? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

I can see the upper two on the drivers side and two uppers, one lower on the passenger side.... and no large washers anywhere https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

Re: 1969 Monaco Orange L78 300 Deluxe Post Sedan Resto
 

I've never seen them use washers there either.

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Mine has washers under the bolt heads, but they are small in diameter....probably either lock washers or SAE.

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Bill I know that your car is a true survivor....and I would never dispute that....however I have seen this mounting hardware installed both ways....bolts facing up and bolts facing down. My guess is assembly line legitment human error...heck I even find myself guessing as to wich way they go...let alone if they should have a larger washer. I`ve only re-constructed the car as per the 1969 Chevelle Chassis Assembly Manual.

Dan.

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Dan,

In no way was I implying that using larger washers is 'incorrect'.....just saying that my car is no help in confirming what's shown in the assembly manual. I suspect that it would not be unusual to find things as relatively inconsequential as a washer substituted or even left off here and there on some cars.

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Dan, sounds like a great time count me in.

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Kim,

Excellent....I`ll give Johhny a call this weekend to work out a few traveling and lodging details. Glad you`ll be attending the show. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Dan.

Re: 1969 Monaco Orange L78 300 Deluxe Post Sedan R
 

Awesome Dan, just awesome! Can't wait to see this work of art in person.

Chevelle-a-bration eh? Hmmmm....

BA

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Phase II of the Post Sedan Resto took place Super Bowl weekend.

Bottoned up the rear with all the trim and chrome. The wheels and tire combo are just temporary until the correct YA wheels get restored. We also lowered the rear with an original set of rear springs...after this picture was taken.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/P1010117.jpg

Dan.

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Very https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif
Rick

Re: 1969 Monaco Orange L78 300 Deluxe Post Sedan R
 

Aside from a few small parts....smog pulley, master cylinder top, electrical connections, etc. The engine is ready to fire and brakes to be bled.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/P1010120.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...P1010124-1.jpg

Dan.

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What a cool car! Great pictures... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
Just out of my own curiosity, what is the current wheel/tire size combination?

Thanks.
-Dan

Re: 1969 Monaco Orange L78 300 Deluxe Post Sedan R
 

Here are a few close up pics.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/P1010125.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/P1010136.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...P1010126-1.jpg

Notice the correct sender wire clip on the head.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/P1010129.jpg

Original caulking and an original rear cowl seal....fits so nice.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/P1010134.jpg

Dan.

Re: 1969 Monaco Orange L78 300 Deluxe Post Sedan R
 

Why the static ground?
Those lifters alone should be music enough for Gregs ears. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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Any access oils sending wire clips hanging around? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Looks great Dan. Keep up the great work.
Rick

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Dan

M22 car - very nice https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif .These are fantastic reference shots. It is kind of you to take the time to share them. Nice to see how the pros do it. The work you and your shop do is top-notch! Thanks again.

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What a cool car! Great pictures... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
Just out of my own curiosity, what is the current wheel/tire size combination?

Thanks.
-Dan

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The rears are 15x8's with 275 60 15 and I cant remember what the fronts were... The 275s are nice and there is still room to go up to a 295... Mark

Dan you forgot to post the picture of the room... Mark
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Re: 1969 Monaco Orange L78 300 Deluxe Post Sedan R
 

--When done like that they truly are works of art-----Beautiful Work!!!...........And a very https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif collection of Chevy Muscle......

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Phenominal! Do you ever give 'tours' of the shop?

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Awesome Dan....just awesome!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

Re: 1969 Monaco Orange L78 300 Deluxe Post Sedan R
 

Here is the next car waiting in the wings for a full resto....can you see it? A 572 crate motor, 6 speed trans and a 9 inch rear end. Ready for 2008 Power Tour. Charlie and Ken...we`ll see you there. Can`t wait to start on this one.

Original paint....Olympic Gold survivor wagon.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/P1010100.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/P1010102.jpg

Super clean unmolested interior....check out the rubber mat

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/P1010107.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/P1010110.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/P1010103.jpg

Dan.

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Hmmm...that'll be cool. You could always make it a COPO wagon https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

By the way...everything in this post looks awesome https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Great job Dan! Great looking shop too. My goal is to have the cortez silver ls6 done for chevellabration as well. I was going to see if john wanted to ride down with me. Also,we could do a convoy from chicago to tn!

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Dan , Absolutely stunning 300 post cars !!!!Absolutely stunning, that's all I can say.

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Great job Dan! Great looking shop too. My goal is to have the cortez silver ls6 done for chevellabration as well. I was going to see if john wanted to ride down with me. Also,we could do a convoy from chicago to tn!

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Chad,

Rubber Duckie....let the Convoy begin....5 1969 L78 SS Post Sedans, 1 1969 L34 SS Post Sedan, 1 1969 L78 SS Convertable and 1 1970 LS6 Chevelle.....who else is joining this Convoy?

Dan.

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Dan , Absolutely stunning 300 post cars !!!!Absolutely stunning, that's all I can say.

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Bob,

Thanks for the kinds words....I sent you a pm.

Dan.

Re: 1969 Monaco Orange L78 300 Deluxe Post Sedan R
 

Very nice work. Gotta love that Monaco Orange!

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How the hell did that corvette get in the picture?

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That shop looks like 69 Chevelle Nirvana https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif Awesome work, as usual, Dan https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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More progress....

Rare aluminum door and quarter glass trim, door handles installed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...P1010219-1.jpg

Headliner, sail panels and package tray all installed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...P1010200-2.jpg

Gauge cluster rebuilt and ready for install

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...P1010211-1.jpg

Ceramic inside coating for the exhaust tips....nice touch

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...P1010221-2.jpg

Dash pad, pedal assembly, door weatherstrip all on.....waiting for door panels from SMS. The doors open and close... oh so nice https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...P1010208-1.jpg

Front clip install is just around the corner.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...P1010218-1.jpg

Dan.

Re: 1969 Monaco Orange L78 300 Deluxe Post Sedan R
 

Here are some pics of numerous different door gaskets from different various vendors....including G.M. It`s amazing how crappy the door gaskets sets have become. This part of the resto is tedious and very time consuming...but has to be done to get it right.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n/P1010216.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...P1010217-1.jpg

Dan.

Re: 1969 Monaco Orange L78 300 Deluxe Post Sedan R
 

Coming along great. What a beautiful car. Well done. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Really nice Dan! Hey, you wanna come to my house? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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Too COOL https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif !!!!!!!!!