2nd Chance Camaro - Let the Project Begin

[syborg tt]

So, I am still trying to figure out what the wire from the back of the Holley dash does and where I am going to put the Burn Out Switch.

[syborg tt]

Now that I finally finished the close out panel I need to finish the kick panel.

[syborg tt]

I finally ordered the correct steering box nut.





Finishing up the door pulls





The Star washers keep the screws from loosening when you pull on the strap.



and of course my supervisor is watching.

[syborg tt]

So, I ordered a set of LS Valve Covers from California Company's Amazon Store. Talk about a lack of quality control and the
lack of care in how they ship. Both valve covers were wrapped in the thinnest bubble wrap and of course they shipped them in a
giant box. This allowed the valve covers to bounce around in the box and get more damage then they had previously had. Yes, they
were previously damaged and they rattle canned them before shipping. I know this because the bubble wrap had fresh black paint on them.

Right now I will be removing the beautiful Carbon Valve Covers trying to isolate the leak issue.





I was very excited when I saw Amazon drop them on my front porch.



Then I picked up the box and heard them move around in the box. Insert very sad face here.





This is one of the 5 or 6 chips in the covers.





I was just about to put them on when I noticed sand blasting media and aluminum shaving.

[camcojb]

I hate to bitch to sellers about things, but I would definitely let them know. That's ridiculous when the solution to shipping them without damage is so simple.

[syborg tt]

Picked up some Stainless Steel Nylock Nuts at Ace Hardware. Holy Crap are they expensive.



and the washers aren't much cheaper.

[68454RS]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

Picked up some Stainless Steel Nylock Nuts at Ace Hardware. Holy Crap are they expensive.



and the washers aren't much cheaper.

ACE Hardware has to be the most expensive place to buy hardware

[camcojb]

If you need the stuff that day then a local purchase is the only option. I keep a supply of the most common size bolts, screws, washer, and nuts in my shop, buy them from Mc Master Carr. Far cheaper than what you've been paying.

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/nuts/

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by 68454RS

ACE Hardware has to be the most expensive place to buy hardware

On the plus side though, Marty’s at the purchase level now where Ace provides free roadside service!

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by 68454RS

ACE Hardware has to be the most expensive place to buy hardware

I agree 100% and it was right there.

Originally Posted by camcojb

If you need the stuff that day then a local purchase is the only option. I keep a supply of the most common size bolts, screws, washer, and nuts in my shop, buy them from Mc Master Carr. Far cheaper than what you've been paying.

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/nuts/

Great Idea.

Originally Posted by Cosmo mentis

On the plus side though, Marty’s at the purchase level now where Ace provides free roadside service!

I need to confirm that but you might be right.