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> Cairo's (Michael) 6 - Part 2, 3.2 coming out and '95 3.6 going in...
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post Mar 25 2018, 02:54 PM
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it should be a concours contender after this. I only wish I had that kind of skill
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Me too.. It is all about experience and the correct mentors. I imagine that Kent was shown the tricks of the trade but another craftsman that passed along all these great skills.

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post Mar 25 2018, 06:27 PM
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Does the previous guy (Scotty B) still have a car restoration it seems ,reading this thread and the original one that he wasn’t any good at all

He still has a shop and his shop worker isn’t there anymore. I had my car done when it was just Scotty, it was a quick job and it looks great to me. I also have longhood and 356 friends that have concourse winning cars done by him. The issues have come up whenever he tried to find a good helper for his one man operation or when he was laid up with a nasty illness a few years back.


I heard the sun got in his eyes also... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif)
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post Mar 25 2018, 07:11 PM
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"Complain all you want, Cairo. I believe you've paid for that right, in full. Most people would consider this a Public Service Announcement. Carry on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)"

I couldn't agree more, Kent.
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post Mar 26 2018, 08:39 AM
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Having restored a six from a bare tub a few years back, I've been watching this thread from the start. Kudos to you for staying with the reconstruction of your car! I know how hard it can be to keep going when the the only solid thing you have is a vision in your mind of what you want the end result to be. I'm happy that you finally found someone(Kent) that sees the same goal. I can't imagine how much $ you will have invested in this project, but I'm sure you will love the end result!
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post Mar 26 2018, 09:15 AM
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Thanks a lot. Yeah, it is a bag full for sure. However the money that goes to Kent is actually a pleasure.
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post Mar 28 2018, 09:18 PM
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Hood stripped.


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post Mar 29 2018, 06:22 AM
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Glad Kent did that. Knowing what he found under the material on the hood (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) , we would have experienced problems with the paint failing shortly after the car was completed otherwise.
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post Apr 2 2018, 02:44 PM
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Hood and deck lid are worked and primered.


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post Apr 2 2018, 03:06 PM
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Kent is IN THE HOOD!
...and the trunk, too, apparently!

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What a lucky car that is...
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post Apr 2 2018, 03:11 PM
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I agree - my Six finally hit the jackpot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 2 2018, 05:47 PM
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Here is a quick picture of all of the sheet metal Kent removed and/or replaced on my car to get it to the point it is now. The final count was both front fenders, passenger side (rear) quarter panel, nose, plus a lot of other small stuff.

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post Apr 2 2018, 07:41 PM
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Even Kent's scrap pile is neat and tidy! That's a lot of metal, but it could have been worse. Ask me how I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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post Apr 3 2018, 06:03 AM
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Even Kent's scrap pile is neat and tidy! That's a lot of metal, but it could have been worse. Ask me how I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)



To be fair bbrock you and I didn't remove much "metal" it was more rust. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 5 2018, 01:43 PM
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Just to make sure everything is good with the motor that was rebuilt by a great guy, longtime Pelican, it few years ago, I think 2014, it is going to a shop near Jim for them to check it all out and complete the build and bench fire the engine. I want to be sure that when it goes into my car, it stays in the car. No leaks, etc.

I am going to ask them to look over the induction/injection and clean up the intake by removing any bosses we will not need for my application. It is an '87 3.2 motor with 964 cams, a Steve Wong custom chip and of course I have Ben's full exhaust system. I want all of the brackets re-plated and all hoses replaced, etc. Then your normal engine stuff, cap, wires, plugs, etc. I want it set up so when we pick it up we just install it and turn the key - no fuss, no muss.

We are taking the transaxle and related clutch, flywheel stuff with the motor too. I have to remember to take the full exhaust too as they requested that for firing it up too. That way it will all be mated together and we will know we have no issues at assembly.

Kind of an exciting part of this project. When I next go down to L.A. I will meet with the engine shop on May 11th to go over everything. This shop comes with a solid recommendation from Jim. That is the only endorsement I need.

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post Apr 5 2018, 02:08 PM
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Just to make sure everything is good with the motor that was rebuilt by a great guy, longtime Pelican, it few years ago, I think 2014, it is going to a shop near Jim for them to check it all out and complete the build and bench fire the engine. I want to be sure that when it goes into my car, it stays in the car. No leaks, etc.



Bruce rebuilt three 911 engines for me....he does good work!

Hopefully, none of the seals have dried out after sitting for so long.
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Apr 5 2018, 03:43 PM) *

Just to make sure everything is good with the motor that was rebuilt by a great guy, longtime Pelican, it few years ago, I think 2014, it is going to a shop near Jim for them to check it all out and complete the build and bench fire the engine. I want to be sure that when it goes into my car, it stays in the car. No leaks, etc.



Bruce rebuilt three 911 engines for me....he does good work!

Hopefully, none of the seals have dried out after sitting for so long.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) he’s a friend of mine and a really nice guy.
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The shop in VA promised me the engine would be turned over by hand every month...... what are the chances he did that? Based upon everything else, I am less than optimistic.
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The shop in VA promised me the engine would be turned over by hand every month...... what are the chances he did that? Based upon everything else, I am less than optimistic.

When mine was there, it sat in the corner collecting dirt for two years.
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I hope for the best on all of that. I am finishing up the muffler brackets this coming week. Also let me know if any issues arise.. Its seems with multiple applications everyone runs some iteration og someone elses setup and that causes differences in clearence for the exhaust.. Also made another wall hanger. Gonna send you this one until I perfect the others.Attached Image
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Mark - Exactly what I have come to expect. Ben - I really appreciate that.
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