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bmfm64 · 09-18-2012, 12:58 AM

This thing just keeps gettin nicer! Awesome work!

Zoomin · 09-18-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bmfm64

This thing just keeps gettin nicer! Awesome work!

Thanks! I got some more parts, now just need to slip away from the office and get them on there, and Lola be rollin!

**scotts62** · 09-18-2012, 05:59 PM

Very nice! I like the color combos, goes well together

Zoomin · 09-19-2012, 10:48 AM

Thanks Scott!
Yesterday I made a big push to get the brakes wrapped up, and made pretty good progress until the end. I'm not able to get the cotter pin in the spindle because the castle nut doesn't go in far enough. I tried tightening it down some, but I didn't want to take a chance on screwing up the bearings.

And then when I put the wheels on, it tightens the rotor against the hub to the point where the the rotor is pressed against the caliper to the point where the $%## wheel won't turn. I decided to call it a night at that point and go think about it.

Another thing that bugs me is the holes in the rotor are quite a bit larger than the lugs. Shouldn't they be snugger than this? The rotor is hub-centric, but I'm wondering if this will have too much play in it?

Zoomin · 09-19-2012, 11:39 PM

Had some friends look at the car that know these pretty well, and they are convinced the hub is not the right one for the spindle. So, another roadblock to overcome in a short period of time. Guess that means more time to spend on US Tom.
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bmfm64 · 09-20-2012, 03:04 PM

Ya those holes should be tighter on the studs, why are they having such a hard time getting the parts right?! You are not the first person to do this swap but with all the problems I would think you were! Hope it gets better for you soon!
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Zoomin · 09-20-2012, 10:02 PM

Apparently this is a relatively new product for them and most people have either put them n drop spindles or 57 stock spindles. I think I was the lucky guy that is trying to put them on 60 stock spindles. I sent them some more pictures today and they are scratching their heads over it.
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Zoomin · 09-26-2012, 12:05 AM

Still trying to figure out what's wrong with the brakes, have some new parts coming FEDEX. I have figured out a way to get these brakes on good enough to make it for a bit. It involves adding a couple of washers to move the brake caliper outboard about an 1/8 of an inch. I can only get half a cotter pin through the castle nut. Better than nothing, but not great.

I WILL HAVE THIS THING OUT FOR A DRIVE THIS WEEKEND, DAMMIT!
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bmfm64 · 09-26-2012, 12:32 AM

What about a set of eBay disc on the standard spindle to get you by? I'd trust that more than some washers and half a pin! And you can sell them when you're done for close to what you buy them for. Just an idea. And thanks for the motivation, got my brakes all fixed over the weekend, it was a bad master cylinder out of the box. Stops on a dime now!
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Zoomin · 09-26-2012, 10:17 AM

Glad to hear you got it back on the road again! I'll look into the eBay stuff - thanks

Zoomin · 10-04-2012, 10:08 PM

After thrashing for what seems forever, I got it to where it will make Good Guys. No where close to being done, but what the heck.

Loaded up and ready to go.

bmfm64 · 10-04-2012, 10:23 PM

Sweet! So what was the final setup that made it work?
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gearheads78 · 10-04-2012, 10:29 PM

Looks great!! Looking forward to seeing it in person.

gearys 5600 · 10-04-2012, 11:21 PM

Looks good...

67c10rustbuket · 10-04-2012, 11:58 PM

Looks great! something is missing from you update

but its on my phone.

y5mgisi · 10-05-2012, 12:03 AM

Just a cool looking car!

apacheben · 10-05-2012, 01:41 AM

that Biscayne is looking sweet man, good job.

Zoomin · 10-05-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bmfm64

Sweet! So what was the final setup that made it work?
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I had the landing for the inner bearing race machined so the race would go 1/4 deeper into the hub. This allowed the hub to go farther back on the spindle so the rotor fit between the pads and the cotter pin to work with the castle nut.

Thanks everyone!

Made it to Good Guys, nice day. Nice to make a milestone with this car. Now Tom is going to get some attention, while I tweak minor things on Lola.
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bmfm64 · 10-05-2012, 09:10 PM

Nice, I'm glad you got it handled! Have a blast cruising this weekend.

mcbassin · 10-05-2012, 10:14 PM

Looks great Steve!
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VA72C10 · 10-05-2012, 10:32 PM

Very nice!!!
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**screaminchevypickup** · 10-05-2012, 10:38 PM

Guys the interior on this car is crazy nice.. It's the best part of the car.. Oh heck the whole car is bad a&@!!!
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Zoomin · 10-05-2012, 11:36 PM

Its always nice to get compliments from guys that know their stuff. Makes me feel like all the grief I went through was worth it, ya know?

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Zoomin · 10-07-2012, 11:25 PM

Pix...

My son and grandson Brady. Always enjoy having family around. Brady is a car nut and loved every minute.

Lola had a great time at Good Guys - got to stretch her legs out a bit and she ran just fine. Still have a bunch of little things to take care of, but no big deals.

VA72C10 · 10-07-2012, 11:39 PM

Looks great!
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09-18-2012, 12:58 AM	#226
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: 1960 Biscayne This thing just keeps gettin nicer! Awesome work!

09-18-2012, 05:59 PM	#228
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: 1960 Biscayne Very nice! I like the color combos, goes well together __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

09-19-2012, 10:48 AM	#229
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1960 Biscayne Thanks Scott! Yesterday I made a big push to get the brakes wrapped up, and made pretty good progress until the end. I'm not able to get the cotter pin in the spindle because the castle nut doesn't go in far enough. I tried tightening it down some, but I didn't want to take a chance on screwing up the bearings. And then when I put the wheels on, it tightens the rotor against the hub to the point where the the rotor is pressed against the caliper to the point where the $%## wheel won't turn. I decided to call it a night at that point and go think about it. Another thing that bugs me is the holes in the rotor are quite a bit larger than the lugs. Shouldn't they be snugger than this? The rotor is hub-centric, but I'm wondering if this will have too much play in it? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-19-2012, 11:39 PM	#230
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1960 Biscayne Had some friends look at the car that know these pretty well, and they are convinced the hub is not the right one for the spindle. So, another roadblock to overcome in a short period of time. Guess that means more time to spend on US Tom. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-20-2012, 03:04 PM	#231
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: 1960 Biscayne Ya those holes should be tighter on the studs, why are they having such a hard time getting the parts right?! You are not the first person to do this swap but with all the problems I would think you were! Hope it gets better for you soon! Posted via Mobile Device

09-20-2012, 10:02 PM	#232
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1960 Biscayne Apparently this is a relatively new product for them and most people have either put them n drop spindles or 57 stock spindles. I think I was the lucky guy that is trying to put them on 60 stock spindles. I sent them some more pictures today and they are scratching their heads over it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-26-2012, 12:05 AM	#233
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1960 Biscayne Still trying to figure out what's wrong with the brakes, have some new parts coming FEDEX. I have figured out a way to get these brakes on good enough to make it for a bit. It involves adding a couple of washers to move the brake caliper outboard about an 1/8 of an inch. I can only get half a cotter pin through the castle nut. Better than nothing, but not great. I WILL HAVE THIS THING OUT FOR A DRIVE THIS WEEKEND, DAMMIT! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-26-2012, 12:32 AM	#234
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: 1960 Biscayne What about a set of eBay disc on the standard spindle to get you by? I'd trust that more than some washers and half a pin! And you can sell them when you're done for close to what you buy them for. Just an idea. And thanks for the motivation, got my brakes all fixed over the weekend, it was a bad master cylinder out of the box. Stops on a dime now! Posted via Mobile Device

09-26-2012, 10:17 AM	#235
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1960 Biscayne Glad to hear you got it back on the road again! I'll look into the eBay stuff - thanks __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-04-2012, 10:08 PM	#236
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1960 Biscayne After thrashing for what seems forever, I got it to where it will make Good Guys. No where close to being done, but what the heck. Loaded up and ready to go. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro Last edited by Zoomin; 10-04-2012 at 10:30 PM.

10-04-2012, 10:23 PM	#237
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: 1960 Biscayne Sweet! So what was the final setup that made it work? Posted via Mobile Device

10-04-2012, 10:29 PM	#238
gearheads78 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 563	Re: 1960 Biscayne Looks great!! Looking forward to seeing it in person.

10-04-2012, 11:21 PM	#239
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10-04-2012, 11:58 PM	#240
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10-05-2012, 12:03 AM	#241
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10-05-2012, 01:41 AM	#242
apacheben Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: modesto ca Posts: 63	Re: 1960 Biscayne that Biscayne is looking sweet man, good job.

10-05-2012, 09:10 PM	#244
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: 1960 Biscayne Nice, I'm glad you got it handled! Have a blast cruising this weekend.

10-05-2012, 10:14 PM	#245
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10-05-2012, 10:32 PM	#246
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10-05-2012, 10:38 PM	#247
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10-05-2012, 11:36 PM	#248
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1960 Biscayne Its always nice to get compliments from guys that know their stuff. Makes me feel like all the grief I went through was worth it, ya know? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-07-2012, 11:25 PM	#249
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1960 Biscayne Pix... My son and grandson Brady. Always enjoy having family around. Brady is a car nut and loved every minute. Lola had a great time at Good Guys - got to stretch her legs out a bit and she ran just fine. Still have a bunch of little things to take care of, but no big deals. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-07-2012, 11:39 PM	#250
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