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Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-03-2009, 11:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,223
Posted By KenV

Re: (Need ur opinions) - Bought a few sets of new valve covers. . .

Chalk up another vote for the roof-esque fabricated ones, but if they don't fit for you (I wish they fit with TPI!) then the smoothed ones are a nice touch.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
09-21-2008, 03:15 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

....were I you, I'd edit the end of that post. You never know.

BTW I still haven't mounted my wing. We just bought a house so I won't be doing cars for a bit.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-31-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

Yep, they're busy folks. I emailed every few days to keep my name on their minds over there. The wing looks good though, good enough that I'm not complaining about the delays every time I look at...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-08-2008, 10:36 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

lawl, you guys are killing me.

Funny you mention UPS Guro. I've had great luck with them. Case in point: I ordered an Odyssey batt for my other car, and FedEx mangled it twice. UPS was tapped...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-08-2008, 08:03 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

When the wing arrived the box was 'soft' from being banged around and the box wasn't sealed at either tip. There were corners/evidence of corners of cardboard at the tips, but they were loose like...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-07-2008, 07:26 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Pictures

Here's a few of the wing. The wing is quite smooth, and the chip appears to be a straightforward fix:

446592

446593

446594
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-03-2008, 12:06 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

I most certainly am. And I'm thankful for your input man. I'm not sure I would have pushed as hard as I did had you not posted up. Thanks for looking out for your fellow Thirdgenners :thanks:
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
07-02-2008, 09:47 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

I'd kill for your weather, lol.

Well, the wing arrived. No pics tonight, but here's the lowdown:

Good: Finish is nice with no pinholes. So far it looks like it should line up, but bear in...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-27-2008, 06:49 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

Yo.

I think they will at this point. I told Jim about how it's difficult to keep the faith when there's a continent between buyer and seller. The web moves so fast a company can be broken...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-27-2008, 09:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,656
Posted By KenV

Re: Top-Down Solutions AKA TDS

Given my experiences with Lon, I would wonder if your email made it to him. He has always been fast to respond with me. BTW one of his wonder bars is still under my Formula looking brand new, and...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-26-2008, 11:44 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

Jim emailed me to let me know that my address was added to the FedEx, so I tried the tracker online. Looks like it will be here on 02JUL08. Now I can sleep a bit more...

As soon as I get the...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-26-2008, 05:51 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

I'll continue posting the play-by-play as well as pics of the packaging/wing/etc., should things go that well.

BTW I have family in Vancouver BC. Beautiful province. My cousin will be here on...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-25-2008, 11:48 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

I had a total of three messages from Jim on my answering machine when I arrived at home tonight. The tracking number he gave me doesn't come up as invalid at the shipper, as do some similar ones I...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-24-2008, 11:52 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

Heck, Hawks sells on Ebay much of the time. I checked there for an Aero wing, no dice yet. heh

I didn't get a new tracking number yet, so I'm telling Jim that I want the money back when I get...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-24-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

You could always email them and mention the issues raised in this thread :nod:
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-23-2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

Update:

Jim emailed me to let me know that the wing was crushed and returned before getting to my house. He says they have another one going out tomorrow, 24JUN08, and that he'll send the...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-17-2008, 10:37 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

Roger that man. I'll follow this out and post back. I appreciate the posts you made and will probably read through your older ones when I'm less ticked off...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-17-2008, 09:23 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

FYI I didn't hear a thing. I went to Paypal and filed my dispute. According to them (for those who have not BTDT) they will contact North Country and inform them of my official request. We have...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-16-2008, 10:47 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

I just sent another message to Jim via their website. Nobody can say I'm not making a decent effort here.....fingers crossed.
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-16-2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

Hey 84.

The issue lies with the total lack of response. Believe me, I would rather have the wing. But at this point I'm not sure they plan on doing anything without at least an assurance that...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-16-2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

Well, nothing yet. I quoted part of this thread and gave them 24 hours from now, 1730h Pacific time. I guess we'll see.

Now I have to either get a custom spoiler TIG welded and anodized black,...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-16-2008, 01:03 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

Wow. Never heard about this, but better to see it now than later. Thanks for the tip Guro. If I don't have a legit tracker tomorrow it'll be time to get my money back. I already hit the Paypal...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
06-13-2008, 09:12 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

Quick update:

I paid for the wing on 20MAY and have yet to get the wing. I'm waiting to hear about a tracking number, and responses have been slower in the past two weeks. Since Jim informed me...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
05-23-2008, 09:03 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,699
Posted By KenV

Re: North Country Fiberglass

Dredging this up from its recent grave....

I have an Aero Wing on order. Should I post how it turns out in this thread or is it worthy of a whole new thread?

FWIW Jim has gotten back to me via...
Forum: Brakes
05-18-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By KenV

Re: Rotor hanging up on hub (LS1 swap, front)?

Yeah, it was a quick fix. One sanding roll sacrificed to the Dremel gods and it went right on. Thanks for checking in on this one Ed.

K
Forum: Brakes
05-17-2008, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By KenV

Re: Rotor hanging up on hub (LS1 swap, front)?

Thanks for the idea. I ended up taking a Dremel to the inside on the rotor where it rubs. The rotor references off the center of the hub so I figure that by being careful with the Dremel I'd be...
Forum: Brakes
05-17-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By KenV

Rotor hanging up on hub (LS1 swap, front)?

Hey all.

Finally I have the time to install Ed's LS1 kit, and while the passenger side rotor slips right on, there's interference on the driver side. I was able to force the rotor back off, and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-24-2008, 12:54 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 26,236
Posted By KenV

Re: Ford 8.8 finished and working great! pics inside

Awww crap. I thought there was an update regarding production of these housings....I guess I have to pony up @Moser when the 'kaboom' comes.
Forum: Group Purchases
02-25-2008, 10:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,451
Posted By KenV

Re: HAWKS DISCOUNT FOR THIRDGEN.ORG MEMBERS

I gave up on this one. We simply aren't important to certain vendors.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-21-2008, 12:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 510
Posted By KenV

Re: 700R4 shifter plate discontinued?

Thanks for the tip 84 Z28, I have a line on one privately (reputable guy on TGO) so I may be all set. Thanks again.

K
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-19-2008, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 510
Posted By KenV

Re: 700R4 shifter plate discontinued?

Oh man, sorry. B&M. I knew what I was thinking but didn't type it out. heh
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-19-2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 510
Posted By KenV

700R4 shifter plate discontinued?

I just received an email from Jegs regarding the 700 shifter plate, part 81071. They informed me that it has been discontinued. I can't find it at Summit either. Does anyone know who has one of...
Forum: Group Purchases
12-23-2007, 10:42 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,936
Posted By KenV

Re: hawks 5" spoiler??

More than have already responded, that's for sure. I wonder if Hawks simply sponsors TGO and never checks in here...I think I'll end up over at GT Fiberglass.
Forum: Body
11-22-2007, 03:35 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 49,677
Posted By KenV

Re: My 1986 Trans AM take a look...

Damn right you have to keep it. So far I have kept a couple, including the Formy and a 1965 Skylark. If I sell either, I'll never stop kicking myself. I bet your Dad's friends do it all the time....
Forum: Body
11-22-2007, 01:52 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 49,677
Posted By KenV

Re: My 1986 Trans AM take a look...

Roger that man, thanks. You're dead on with the ebay ref, as I have saved serious cash on things for my other car. Come to think of it though, the best deals for this car were made in the TGO...
Forum: Body
11-22-2007, 11:23 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 49,677
Posted By KenV

Re: My 1986 Trans AM take a look...

What he said, word for word. I'm bookmarking this for when I get bogged down fixing my Formula...which is often these days :lol:
Forum: Group Purchases
11-19-2007, 03:34 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,936
Posted By KenV

Re: hawks 5" spoiler??

Cool, thank you man.
Forum: Group Purchases
11-19-2007, 12:07 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,936
Posted By KenV

Re: hawks 5" spoiler??

Well put. If a decent GP went together for spoilers in general I'd be in for a 'Bird wraparound...
Forum: Group Purchases
11-14-2007, 02:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,451
Posted By KenV

Re: HAWKS DISCOUNT FOR THIRDGEN.ORG MEMBERS

Sweet Jesus, yes. I contacted them once, but didn't hear back. From what I gather they're super busy though.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-07-2007, 03:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By KenV

Re: Odd front ctrl arm bushing issue

Thanks for the link. Interesting bracing across the arm to tie the spring cup in with the rest of the arm btw.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-06-2007, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By KenV

Re: Odd front ctrl arm bushing issue

Thanks for the insight man. Funny thing though, since in the past it's all I did (and still see it in mags from time to time, with the shells remaining after the rubber is drilled/burned out). It...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-05-2007, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By KenV

Odd front ctrl arm bushing issue

Hey all.

I burned out the stock rubber bushings from my front control arms and, after cleaning the bushing shells, was preparing to force the Energy Suspension pieces in. This is where it became...
Forum: Exhaust
10-29-2007, 02:04 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,749
Posted By KenV

Re: 1 3/4 Header Options

:iagree: Yes please, a Y-pipe price for the loyal fans with the headers sitting in their garages. :nod:
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-27-2007, 11:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,211
Posted By KenV

Re: INTRODUCING the first FULL suspension kit for our cars

Holy cow. I priced some other things (swaybar bushing kits) and they are nearly $60. For end links and body-side bushings without shells, that's rather steep. And I'm still trying to figure out...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-27-2007, 02:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,211
Posted By KenV

Re: INTRODUCING the first FULL suspension kit for our cars

I don't think it's for Thirdgens. Leaf springs, no torque arm, etc.
Forum: Southern California Area
10-06-2007, 01:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 671
Posted By KenV

Re: Happy Birthday Don!

Holy crap, that's it? He had Kevin waaaaay young :D

Happy birthday Don. I raise my glass your way. :burnout:
Forum: Southern California Area
09-19-2007, 12:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,675
Posted By KenV

Re: Update on y-pipes for my headers

I'm glad I waited to do the Formy up. I still have my DD headers (could almost mount them on the wall as art) and the need for a Y-pipe was high up on my to-do list for parts acquisitions. This is...
Forum: Group Purchases
09-11-2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 35,538
Posted By KenV

Re: AS&M Big Tube runners - Thread only for the commited ....

What he said. Well, except for the 3rd/4th owner part. Ours has always been ours :nod: There's a lot of enthusiasm for these cars out there, just not as much cash. And there's the problem...
Forum: Group Purchases
08-28-2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 35,538
Posted By KenV

Re: AS&M Big Tube runners - Thread only for the commited ....

:iagree: I didn't think of that. Maybe I should mock them up on the L98 before I tear it all apart. Good thinking there.
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