1960 Biscayne

[Zoomin]

I've dedicated Labor Day Weekend to laboring on the Biscayne. It was this weekend a year ago that I made the trek to Wyoming to pick the rascal up. It's been a lot of fun working it over. Nothing like getting a new project and tearing into it, you know?

Today I installed the Billet Specialties pedal covers. I don't know why I thought this would be a 10 minute deal, but it turns out you have to drill holes in the pedals and they bolt on. So, had to drill 3 holes per pedal. Sure is a lot of fun drilling holes laying down on the floor with a clutch pedal that moves. Sheesh.

An hour later, I get started on the driver side door panel. No biggie after learning the routine on the passenger side, right? Uh, the clip that holds the armrest screw fell into the backside, had to retrieve and get that set.

Finally got started on the headliner, by going over the bows with Scotchbrite then sprayed a coat of clear on them. They shined up pretty nice. I didn't pay attention to the order of the bows when I took the old headliner out. Mistake. Took some time to sort the order out by installing them sans liner, then began in earnest on the install. I've never done a headliner before, mostly because everyone talks about what a ***** it is, but I figured what the heck, I'll give it a shot. The worst that could happen is I destroy a $200 headliner, so what the heck. Five hours later, just taking my time and being patient, I got it in.

Tomorrow, the goal is to finish the interior and start installing the big brake kit. Monday I want to finish the brake install, plumb the brake lines and drive this rascal!
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[Frizzle Fry]

Very nice! Looks amazing.
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[VA72C10]

Sounds like great progress...all we need now are some pictures

[bmfm64]

Well, how did your plan work out? Get to drive her yesterday?
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[Zoomin]

Incorrect parts sent. Still don't fit.

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[bmfm64]

Wow, that sucks! I've been down that road with CPP a few times so I know your frustration.
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[Zoomin]

At least CPP is trying to do something about it. They've been in continual contact. The problem is the mounting bracket/hub/rotor combination doesn't provide sufficient offset to install the brake caliper.

Meanwhile, I'm making progress on the interior. Headliner is in. Not as tight as I would like, but I'm going to let the ultra leather assume it's new shape and then try it again. Took a bit but not as bad as say, installing disk brakes.



All the seats are in.



I decided to try a console from a 67 Impala (I think) and it fits like a glove. I've gotten some SEM mixed to match the leather and will be painting it.



And it provides a great place to put the Air Ride display.



I'm going to replace the PRNDL plate for now with a solid plate covered in leather. Latter on the auto transmission shifter will be there.

[apacheben]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

At least CPP is trying to do something about it. They've been in continual contact. The problem is the mounting bracket/hub/rotor combination doesn't provide sufficient offset to install the brake caliper.

Meanwhile, I'm making progress on the interior. Headliner is in. Not as tight as I would like, but I'm going to let the ultra leather assume it's new shape and then try it again. Took a bit but not as bad as say, installing disk brakes.



All the seats are in.



I decided to try a console from a 67 Impala (I think) and it fits like a glove. I've gotten some SEM mixed to match the leather and will be painting it.



And it provides a great place to put the Air Ride display.



I'm going to replace the PRNDL plate for now with a solid plate covered in leather. Latter on the auto transmission shifter will be there.

WOW ! That interior is looking awsome.
you`ve been very busy.
I like the center console.

[screaminchevypickup]

Man Steve I keep coming back and looking at this bad boy!! I can only imagine how nice this thing will be once it gets it's other upgrades down the road.
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[Zoomin]

This pic cracks me up. The interior on this is bigger than the living room in my first house.

[screaminchevypickup]

Wow!!
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[Zoomin]

Well, got some good news finally on the brake issue. Turns out they finally figured out they sent me the wrong brackets, in spite of the fact they are the ones their kit calls for. I've been working with Jeff on this and I credit him with be persistent and seeing it through. Now I'm keeping my fingers crossed this will do the trick.

[bmfm64]

Awesome! Are they overnighting them so you can get it together this weekend?
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[gearys 5600]

WOW !!! I have not looked at this in a while. LOOKS GREAT ..

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by bmfm64

Awesome! Are they overnighting them so you can get it together this weekend?

You know what? I was so relieved we got it figured out, I didn't even ask. I've got other things on the list I can knock off this weekend so I won't be losing much time. I've done the brakes on this thing so many times now, I can do it blindfolded. When the brackets come it will be rolling in an hour.

Originally Posted by gearys 5600

WOW !!! I have not looked at this in a while. LOOKS GREAT ..

Thanks! She's getting quite the attitude now.
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[bmfm64]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

I've done the brakes on this thing so many times now, I can do it blindfolded. When the brackets come it will be rolling in an hour.

I feel your pain, I've been having issues with my disk swap and after all of your stuff it got me motivated to get it sorted out so the new master is hanging in the shop with a fresh coat of paint drying. Hopefully that will take care of it! Thanks for the motivation.

[richards72chevy]

That console looks great.Are you going to use it for shifting too?

[scotts62]

Dude i missed this one too!!!! Looks good!!!

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by bmfm64

I feel your pain, I've been having issues with my disk swap and after all of your stuff it got me motivated to get it sorted out so the new master is hanging in the shop with a fresh coat of paint drying. Hopefully that will take care of it! Thanks for the motivation.

As Laary the Cable Guy would say, Get er done! Funny to think at one time I thought I'd have this one by 4th of July. Now I'm sweating Oct 5.

Originally Posted by richards72chevy

That console looks great.Are you going to use it for shifting too?

The car currently has three on the tree, and that won't change until I do the engine swap. It'll have an auto then, and the console will be used for shifting then.

Originally Posted by scotts62

Dude i missed this one too!!!! Looks good!!!

Thanks Scottie!
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[Zoomin]

Yep, that's as far as they go. That is a really cool LeSabre.

[Zoomin]

More pics....

Here's the console as it looked before.



Worked it over this weekend so it would work better with the interior. I covered the console lid with a scrap of leather that was left over, and painted it with SEM Super White which tuned out to be an incredibly good match.



Replaced all the brake lines with Inline Tube stainless. It fit surprisingly well - at least surprising to me with my recent track record using products from different vendors - it hooked right up to the new power brake booster/master cylinder/proportioning valve sourced from POL (may they rot in hell).

I also finished up the headliner and got the trim re-installed. All that remains is to get the sun visors back up and that will finish up the interior. I'll finally get the disk brakes hooked up, then I'll put her up on the lift and torque everything down, install clips to make sure the air lines and the power cable are all snugged down, then off for an alignment. All this week? Ha! My original deadline was July 4th, then September 1. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[VA72C10]

Great work on the console! Show winning interior right there!!1
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[screaminchevypickup]

very nice Steve!!
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[Cameron 1137]

The console looks great! too bad we can't see the whole thing... tease

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Great work on the console! Show winning interior right there!!1
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Thanks Jonathan. I've replaced interiors before, but this is the first time I've done anything other than stock. It's amazing what a difference it made.

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

very nice Steve!!
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Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Man Steve I keep coming back and looking at this bad boy!! I can only imagine how nice this thing will be once it gets it's other upgrades down the road.
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I keep thinking about how I'll get to take all this stuff back out when the time comes to paint it. Everything goes easier the second time around though, right?

Originally Posted by apacheben

WOW ! That interior is looking awsome.
you`ve been very busy.
I like the center console.

Thanks, I appreciate it. There's a place here in OKC that specializes in selling parts for pre-73 Chevy's (WESCO) and they part out cars too. I first noticed this console was sitting on the floor by their counter and didn't think a whole lot about it. A couple weeks later when I went back in it was still sitting there in the same spot and the wheels starting turning. So I bought it and tried it out. It could not fit any better as it follows the contours of the tranny hump perfectly. The car is six feet wide door sill to door sill and there was a huge gap between the seats. There's still a big gap, but this sure helps.

Originally Posted by Cameron 1137

The console looks great! too bad we can't see the whole thing... tease

Coming soon I hope.