69 Camaro Project - Dead Pool

[Ron in SoCal]

That's a fact Vin.

The pressure fitting on the rack was a -6 o-ring fitting. Replaced it w 3/8s pipe.

[Matt@BOS]

Ron, get one of the TC series pumps listed on this page, and while you're at it, order one for me too.



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[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

The thing about problems is it makes you a smarter owner.

Makes a lot of sense Vince.

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

I put the reducer valve back on and waa-la! The steering feels heavier, firmer against the big front tires just like a muscle car should.

Brilliant How many times did you hear that in recent weeks?

[Vegas69]

That's all?

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Sorry to hear about the issues Ron. I had a few bugs to work out myself. Driveshaft, rear seal on the T56, new pinion yolk on my 12 bolt....AC not turning the radiator fans on...leaking PS pressure line...coolant blowing out the overflow.....etc.

The most important thing is that you keep a good attitude....like you said in one of your posts above. It's a project and there's going to be a shakedown period, and there WILL be issues. Just need to have the patience to work through them.

I'd bed you'd really like to get this thing out and take out your frustration by burning the tires off the rims right!?? And taking a video of course. Might even call it a "Burnout Video".

[glassman]

Sorry to hear about the "ongoing" issues. I guess when we try to make our cars better than a factory BMW we will run into "sorting" out issues. Only one thing i continue to learn being a car guy/builder= Patience! I didnt have a lot of that when i was younger, but we dont have a choice. I know you know this but i feel for ya. I took this week off to install my a/c, well it took five weeks to get here and yep, you guessed it, wrong kit. EFF!

Your car is one of my favorite 69's of all time, i mean, color, rims, driveline, seats, attention to detail, etc. I absolutely love and would love to own an equivelent to it some day.....(or this one lol since your frustrated with it, JK)

Anyways, it was nice meeting you at Sonoma, and sorry for interupting you lol.

Mike

[Ron in SoCal]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

That's all?

I know. What a wuss I am

Originally Posted by OBeer-WAN-Kenobi

The most important thing is that you keep a good attitude....like you said in one of your posts above. It's a project and there's going to be a shakedown period, and there WILL be issues. Just need to have the patience to work through them.

I'd bed you'd really like to get this thing out and take out your frustration by burning the tires off the rims right!?? And taking a video of course. Might even call it a "Burnout Video".

Yes OBwK, they do require shakedowns any way you look at it. Attitude is everything! Oh, no burnout vids until I get my breather straight

Originally Posted by glassman

Sorry to hear about the "ongoing" issues. I guess when we try to make our cars better than a factory BMW we will run into "sorting" out issues. Only one thing i continue to learn being a car guy/builder= Patience! I didnt have a lot of that when i was younger, but we dont have a choice. I know you know this but i feel for ya. I took this week off to install my a/c, well it took five weeks to get here and yep, you guessed it, wrong kit. EFF!

Your car is one of my favorite 69's of all time, i mean, color, rims, driveline, seats, attention to detail, etc. I absolutely love and would love to own an equivelent to it some day.....(or this one lol since your frustrated with it, JK)

Anyways, it was nice meeting you at Sonoma, and sorry for interupting you lol.

Mike

Mike thanks for the kind words. And don't sweat the interruption. I think I might've returned the favor ...

[214Chevy]

Wow Ron!! Sorry I don't have any advice to give you as many times as you've answered the phone or returned my calls and gave me great advice. I can offer mental support and say, I hope it gets better. This is just a small hurdle that you will conquer with no problem. Don't worry...fret not, the car will make you proud..

[SSLance]

Bummer about all of the shakedown issues Ron, a lot of us have been there done that and know pretty much what you are going through first hand. The positive attitude you've kept through the troubles is commendable.

Think about it this way though...imagine how your attitude would be if you did not have the ability or know how to work on cars yourself and had just checkbook hot rodded a shop to build this car for you...and then kept having these same issues that we all know surface on a build like this...after the shop was done with it, had been paid and you had the car at home.

At least with this route, you'll know what it took to fix the issues and once they are finally fixed right, you won't have to deal with them again and you'll have that knowledge to use the next time you build a car. Plus, when you are hammering the car around a course or track you'll know in the back of your mind exactly what it took to get the car to run that well. That is worth a TON to me anyway.