These 'GM Restoration Kits' are FREE from GM and contain photocopied pages various specs, options, colors, color combinations, Power Teams, height, weight, etc. The contents vary depending on the year. The last 'kit' I got was about 6 months ago but the phone number should still be good. Call the Customer Assistance hotline at 800-222-1020. Have your VIN handy as they more often than not ask for it to ensure you get the right information kit. I'm sure they have kits for other divisions than just Chevrolet but I've never asked.
So far I've gotten kits for 1965 through 1972 Chevelles (I head 64 is not available but haven't tried) and even a separate one for my 67 El Camino plus one for a 1974 Corvette I had. I would guess the El Caminos are separate as the other year's kits didn't have much on them. On a whim I called them with my Elky VIN and got a separate one. Not much, but El Camino specific. As far as I know (and I don't see how they would), they don't check to see if you really own the car you're supplying the VIN for - just don't get greedy all at once and ask for 10 kits. I think it's more a check for a valid VIN so you get the correct year/series information. After all, a Chevrolet (Impala/Caprice) kit would be different from a Chevelle or Camaro kit. Delivery time varies but I've gotten them in 7-10 days. May not have everything you would like (never does though), but there's some good information and it's free. This is not the same as verifying your car with all its options that is available through GM of Canada and charges for the service. You can't 'verify' your car and its options via this free kit. Dale McIntosh <http://www.chevellecd.com> ChevelleCD.com <http://www.chevellestuff.com> ChevelleStuff.com _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Speake Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 12:48 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] spindles or springs Hi Dale, I have a 70 Chevelle Malibu and noticed in the email you wrote to Jimmy something about a free "Restoration Kit" from GM. My car as I am sure most of everyone's who is on the list is a ongoing, never ending project, could you tell me exactly what that is or curtails, if it would be available for my car, and if it is how would I go about getting one for my car? Thanks, Chuck Speake 1970 Chevelle Malibu Glen Ellyn, Illinois [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 11:10 AM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] spindles or springs I'd give the new springs a chance to settle first. Your 'old' springs were 36 years old and probably lost a lot of tension. There is no such thing as small block or big block springs from 1969 on. Both the front and rear springs were determined by the weight of the car based on options ordered. Springs were listed by cutoff length, wire diameter, total coils, deflection rate and ride heights although a lot of aftermarket companies list them with different engines, with our without A/C, heavy duty (whatever that is) and combine a lot of different original springs (34 different front springs for 72) into a manageable group of maybe 6-8 different springs in their inventory. A free 'Restoration Kit' from GM for a 72 will list all the springs by part number and broadcast code. It'll also show the factory ride heights for different models - regardless of engine or accessories. Dale McIntosh <http://www.chevellecd.com> ChevelleCD.com <http://www.chevellestuff.com> ChevelleStuff.com _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim & Chris Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 9:46 AM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] spindles or springs I am looking for suggestions/advice on lowering the front end of my "72" chevelle. origonally a small block car, I swaped in a big block and liked the stance with the small block springs but didnt like when the header flanges bottomed out. I installed bbc springs and now I think the front is to high. I can lower it via springs or spindles and am looking for pro's and con's for both. thanks, Jimmy. C _____ avast! <http://www.avast.com> Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 080321-0, 03/21/2008 Tested on: 3/21/2008 11:05:38 AM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2008 ALWIL Software. _____ avast! Antivirus <http://www.avast.com> : Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 080321-0, 03/21/2008 Tested on: 3/21/2008 1:10:53 PM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2008 ALWIL Software.
