Smartin Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 What I thought would be an easy project of replacing the shocks has turned into a full afternoon affair. 3 of the 4 bolts that hold the bottoms of the front shocks on broke off. Drilling out bolts from under the car is not fun. In other news, I ordered tires. Now I get to strip and paint the wheels. The tires should be delivered August 4 or 5. No more brown walls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Carnage. I had to cut off the rear shocks. Another horrible top mount design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron65 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) I had to cut the nuts off the front shocks on my Corvair too. Sometimes it's just the fastest way to get them out. Edited August 2, 2015 by Aaron65 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry W Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I had to cut the nuts off the front shocks on my Corvair too. Sometimes it's just the fastest way to get them out. An easier way to remove the single nut on top would be to use an appropriate size deep well socket with a suitable extension end bend the rod back and forth until it fatigues and snaps off, that is, unless you want to re-use the old shock absorber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 I guess this one will be the spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 or send it back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 It is scary to think you pay such a premium price for tires from that company, and then they send something like that out to a customer. They either don't know that folks who pay those prices expect quality, or they don't care! In either case, that is inexcusable! I agree with Keith, send it back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 I just sent Coker a message. I ordered them from Summit, but they ship directly from the manufacturer. We shall see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 You should have told them the entire AACA Forum is waiting to see how they handle it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Summit will take care of everything and probably give a coupon for your trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Summit will take care of everything and probably give a coupon for your trouble. I sure hope so Willie. Adam, please keep us informed of your results.Just last night at our local cruise-in the subject of tires from a "supplier" came up and being in Canada, with the exchange rate climbing again, it adds even more to the costs.... to wait for shipping etc., and get something like that well, leaves everyone felling not too happy? A positive adjustment / result would go a long way to a suppliers credibility. I myself might be in the position of needing tires once I get back on the road again so watching with concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 It looks like your 'intended spare' has been sitting around for awhile. Curious to know how the dates of all the tires match up.....months or years apart? Al Malachowski BCA #8965 "500 Miles West of Flint" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 I received a response from Coker this morning through email. I just now sent him photos of the issues. I see damage to the white wall, dry rot, and a 2007 date code...when all the other ones are 2014. I simply asked for a replacement tire. This one needs to go in the trash. I will await his response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Conley Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Someone needs to learn to rotate their stock. Accounting term used is FIFO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Since I ordered them through Summit, he is going to have me buy a new tire from them directly, then send a prepaid label to ship the old one back...and my credit card will be credited back the amount for the tire. Problem solved...I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Problem solved...I wish all companies had their act together like Summit. Coker needs to watch what is shipped.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 It was Coker I contacted directly. Hence the reason for the "pay for a new one first, then I will credit the $$ back once I get it." Otherwise, had I not known the tires were shipped direct from Coker, I would have contacted Summit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) And how are they reinbursing you for your bother, time, and inconvenience? Shipping you out a deformed 7 year old tire is really not excusable for a company like Coker. I would further push the issue and specifically ask for a discount Edited August 8, 2015 by my3buicks (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 This isn't the first time I have read about them shipping OLD new tires.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 I'm usually the guy who looks for the easiest solution, and am typically not confrontational. So I told the guy I just want a new tire. He is obliging Also, it's no real skin off my back as far as trouble at this point. I am having the wheels blasted and powdercoated, so it will be a couple weeks before I need tires I think. Plus, I have a shipping guy I can just drop off the tire to, and he will get rid of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkertom Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I must have gotten lucky. I bought the same way you did for my 60 last year. I had heard stories of old tires being sent out from Coker. The tires I got were only a few months old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 I took the wheels to the powdercoater today. $250 for blasting and coating. Sounded fair to me, rather than having to make a trip to the blaster, then to the coater. That is for all 5 wheels. I also found the right rear axle seal leaking. I replaced the left one after BCA this year...I guess they were both due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caballero2 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 What color? I did my '57 in 60% gloss black. They look good, but, were supposed to be gray on the inside. I am not sure BCA judging knows this. I think yours are supposed to be gray both sides - Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 I am going with red. I like the look, regardless of if it's correct or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caballero2 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Can't go wrong with red. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Yes, the wheels originally came primered on the inside. You can't see that on mounted wheels. I think a Buick judge would call paint on both sides of the spare "over-restoration" and look past it.I have powdercoated wheels in just "safety red" and they look great with whitewalls. $250 is about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric W Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Good luck on the tire. I have a tire place I've bought a bunch of tires from. I brought them a print of the tires listed from the Summit website, and they matched the price. So it was on them to be sure the tires were good. Your price on blast & coat for 5 rims is exactly what I got on mine about a year ago. They turned them around in 2-3 days - anyway it was quicker than I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 New tire came yesterday...new just like the other 4! He is sending me a prepaid label to ship it back. Problem solved. Wheels are supposed to be done this weekend...can't wait to get them on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 So when does the engine detail happen? You must be itching to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 No doubt, Lance. I may do a quickie just to get me through the stage before I do all the body work. It's pretty ugly under the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 ADAM, I just went back to the start of this thread and read all the way through. Great work! I love the way you're keeping the car roadworthy, while making huge gains in its condition. That interior is spectacular. At the pace you're going, it won't be long before we see rust repair and some shiny paint. And of course, some underhood Smartinizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 No doubt, Lance. I may do a quickie just to get me through the stage before I do all the body work. It's pretty ugly under the hood.You never do a quickie, it will be beautiful I am sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Wheels and tires were dropped off to the tire place to get mounted and balanced...with the weights on the back/inside of the wheel. Thanks to my neighbor for being my errand boy today. I am stuck out of town at work all week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Hot damn! Nice and bright... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 My right rear axle seal was leaking, so I ordered another one from CARS. Annnnnd the wrong one came. Now I have a car sitting on jack stands until I can get a local supplier to get the right one on Tuesday. But I was able to get the blue gunk cleaned off the tires before the 2" of rain started this morning...and managed to mount one wheel before I found the axle issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Looks fantastic! Red wheels was definitely the way to go on this car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Red wheels was a fine old Buick tradition and it looks just as good on a '59 as it does on a '49. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Back on the ground 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 It looks happier! The 60's are so nice!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I love how the red wheels tie in with the red interior. Are you planning to stay with the two-tone or go all white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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