Re: [Chevelle-list] *****SPAM***** Re: bench seat
OK. I know I'm late on this, but I'd saved two rear seats from '67's and planned a diner-type booth in part of the kitchen after a remodel..NOT! Swap meets were the answer for selling them, but they were thin and had great upholstry and would have been perfect for the project. It only takes about a 5' space, the usual diner size, unless you want a huge table inside, but traditionally they were made for the just plated dishes and condiments. -Original Message- From: Mike Holleman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2007 10:16 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: *SPAM* Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat Matt, I made one into a nice couch that sits by the pool table. As of right now, I have three. One from a 64 and two 65s. Mike - Original Message - From: Matthew Post To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat on the subject of bench seats.I have one from my '69 in the garage since I'm switching to buckets. The question is, what should I do with it? Is it worth trying to sell it? I'm not sure how I would go about shipping it to someone. Any ideas? I always wanted to clean it up and bring it in the house, but I'm not sure that would go over too well with the Mrs. I always thought it would make a great video game chair. What do you guys think? I'd feel guilty just tossing it out. -Matt At 02:37 PM 4/3/2007, Ed Riggins wrote: It's true for both bucket and bench seats. ER From: ronnie, a.k.a. rocko [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 13:44:55 -0700 (PDT) To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat thanks for the reply malibu, another lesson, didnt realize buckets there was a difference in the buckets, thats why i like the list, always learning, thanks again Malibu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe that to be true for bench seat. I know it is for buckets. - Original Message - From: ronnie, a.k.a. rocko mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 9:11 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] bench seat hello, just picked up a split bench seat on e - bay, when talking to the seller he said theres a difference between a 66 and 67, the difference being on a 66 you can just move the seat and crawl in the back, and on a 67 they lock in place and one needs to pull up on the bottom lever to release, i have always had buckets and really not up on the bench seat, was just wondering if this is true or not, this info may help someone else on the list restoring a 66 or 67 and getting it correct, is the seller correct ? Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail QA http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/index;_ylc=X3oDMTFvbGNhMGE3BF9TAzM5NjU0NTEwOARfcwMzOTY1NDUxMDMEc2VjA21haWxfdGFnbGluZQRzbGsDbWFpbF90YWcx?link=askamp;sid=396546091 for great tips from Yahoo! Answers http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/index;_ylc=X3oDMTFvbGNhMGE3BF9TAzM5NjU0NTEwOARfcwMzOTY1NDUxMDMEc2VjA21haWxfdGFnbGluZQRzbGsDbWFpbF90YWcx?link=askamp;sid=396546091 users. Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49938/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49937/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.25/744 - Release Date: 4/3/2007 5:32 AM
Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat
Mat i did the bench to bucket conversion, i regret getting rid of the bench. see if you can cram it in the attic or something, heaven forbid you want it later and its gone. Matthew Post [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on the subject of bench seats.I have one from my '69 in the garage since I'm switching to buckets. The question is, what should I do with it? Is it worth trying to sell it? I'm not sure how I would go about shipping it to someone. Any ideas? I always wanted to clean it up and bring it in the house, but I'm not sure that would go over too well with the Mrs. I always thought it would make a great video game chair. What do you guys think? I'd feel guilty just tossing it out. -Matt At 02:37 PM 4/3/2007, Ed Riggins wrote: It's true for both bucket and bench seats. ER From: ronnie, a.k.a. rocko [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 13:44:55 -0700 (PDT) To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat thanks for the reply malibu, another lesson, didnt realize buckets there was a difference in the buckets, thats why i like the list, always learning, thanks again Malibu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe that to be true for bench seat. I know it is for buckets. - Original Message - From: ronnie, a.k.a. rocko mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 9:11 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] bench seat hello, just picked up a split bench seat on e - bay, when talking to the seller he said theres a difference between a 66 and 67, the difference being on a 66 you can just move the seat and crawl in the back, and on a 67 they lock in place and one needs to pull up on the bottom lever to release, i have always had buckets and really not up on the bench seat, was just wondering if this is true or not, this info may help someone else on the list restoring a 66 or 67 and getting it correct, is the seller correct ? Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail QA http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/index;_ylc=X3oDMTFvbGNhMGE3BF9TAzM5NjU0NTEwOARfcwMzOTY1NDUxMDMEc2VjA21haWxfdGFnbGluZQRzbGsDbWFpbF90YWcx?link=askamp;sid=396546091 for great tips from Yahoo! Answers http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/index;_ylc=X3oDMTFvbGNhMGE3BF9TAzM5NjU0NTEwOARfcwMzOTY1NDUxMDMEc2VjA21haWxfdGFnbGluZQRzbGsDbWFpbF90YWcx?link=askamp;sid=396546091 users. Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49938/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49937/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/
Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat
I have tow for a 72, one needs new foam and covers but have them in my attic Jim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 9:36 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Cc: Matthew Post Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat Mat i did the bench to bucket conversion, i regret getting rid of the bench. see if you can cram it in the attic or something, heaven forbid you want it later and its gone. Matthew Post [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on the subject of bench seats.I have one from my '69 in the garage since I'm switching to buckets. The question is, what should I do with it? Is it worth trying to sell it? I'm not sure how I would go about shipping it to someone. Any ideas? I always wanted to clean it up and bring it in the house, but I'm not sure that would go over too well with the Mrs. I always thought it would make a great video game chair. What do you guys think? I'd feel guilty just tossing it out. -Matt At 02:37 PM 4/3/2007, Ed Riggins wrote: It's true for both bucket and bench seats. ER From: ronnie, a.k.a. rocko [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 13:44:55 -0700 (PDT) To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat thanks for the reply malibu, another lesson, didnt realize buckets there was a difference in the buckets, thats why i like the list, always learning, thanks again Malibu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe that to be true for bench seat. I know it is for buckets. - Original Message - From: ronnie, a.k.a. rocko mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 9:11 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] bench seat hello, just picked up a split bench seat on e - bay, when talking to the seller he said theres a difference between a 66 and 67, the difference being on a 66 you can just move the seat and crawl in the back, and on a 67 they lock in place and one needs to pull up on the bottom lever to release, i have always had buckets and really not up on the bench seat, was just wondering if this is true or not, this info may help someone else on the list restoring a 66 or 67 and getting it correct, is the seller correct ? Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail QA http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/index;_ylc=X3oDMTFvbGNhMGE3BF9TAzM5NjU0 NTEwOARfcwMzOTY1NDUxMDMEc2VjA21haWxfdGFnbGluZQRzbGsDbWFpbF90YWcx?link =askamp;sid=396546091 for great tips from Yahoo! Answers http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/index;_ylc=X3oDMTFvbGNhMGE3BF9TAzM5NjU0 NTEwOARfcwMzOTY1NDUxMDMEc2VjA21haWxfdGFnbGluZQRzbGsDbWFpbF90YWcx?link =askamp;sid=396546091 users. Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49938/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/tool bar/features/mail/ alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49937/*http://tools.search.yahoo.com/tool bar/features/mail/
Re: [Chevelle-list] big block drive accessories
So that pretty much means once they are all fixed up your done huh? I dont mind driving on a daily basis. But driving my little S-10 that has no power gets annoying sometimes, so Ill pull the Chevelle out and go through the gears a few times. Feels good to have that kind of power after drivng a slow-10. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 6:12 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] big block drive accessories I hate driving. I remember when I first got my license how much I loved to drive. Hell, I'd drive to the corner store, which was literally 3 houses down. Nowadays, I loathe getting behind the wheel.Dan McIntosh 90'd out 1983 Fleetwood Coupe Street Metal Fabrications http://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 6:38 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] big block drive accessories Dan, You always seem to have something new! You just like fixing them up then sell them? I enjoy working on mine, but like driving it even more!-Tim See what's free at AOL.com. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.25/744 - Release Date: 4/3/2007 5:32 AM AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Injection
I've used several but most were old school including Holley Projection. They worked well but newer table/sensor driven models are superior. I've started on a Megasquirt install on a new daily driver project (non chevelle). David Studly on this list installed one on his vintage Chevy. (haven't seen him on here in a while) W -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of D.R. Jones Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 6:46 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Injection Has anyone on the list had any experience with the aftermarket fuel injection systems? Thinking about putting one on my 72 Monte Carlo with the 330hp 350 crate engine. Not sure which one to go with. D.R. Jones
Re: [Chevelle-list] Injection
I've been running a TPI system for about 8 years and really do like it. I have the earlier (300HP) version of the same crate motor. There are plenty of choices. Visit chevytalk.com , there is a Fuel Injection forum and there are many knowledgeable contributors. Doug Flynn, the moderator, is a Holley Engineer for the Commander 950 system.I don't think you will find a street system that looks more impressive than the TPI http://new.photos.yahoo.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/album/576460762347676579/photo/294928803719777570/11 and you can control it with an aftermarket wiring harness computer for ease of installation. On 4/4/07, BAINEY, WALTER [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've used several but most were old school including Holley Projection. They worked well but newer table/sensor driven models are superior. I've started on a Megasquirt install on a new daily driver project (non chevelle). David Studly on this list installed one on his vintage Chevy. (haven't seen him on here in a while) W -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of D.R. Jones Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 6:46 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Injection Has anyone on the list had any experience with the aftermarket fuel injection systems? Thinking about putting one on my 72 Monte Carlo with the 330hp 350 crate engine. Not sure which one to go with. D.R. Jones -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat
Thanks for all the responses. I'm going to see if I can take it apart and figure out how to package it up for shipping. For you guys that expressed interest in buying it, I'll contact you individually in the order you responded. I'm in CA, so shipping could be too expensive if you are on the East coast, but we'll see. -Matt
[Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms?
Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms?
The spring pushes the lower A-arm down from your frame and if your spindal is still attached between your upper and lower A-arms it will also be pulling down on your upper arm arm. I just removed my uppers two nights ago. I had the spinal off the car already however and springs removed. I think it would be a real trick to remove the upper arm with the spring still on. Please anyone correct me if I am wrong as I am a rookie at this game. PS~Anyone know of a good place to get a passenger side steering knuckle? I found out mine is badly damaged while taking the A-arms off. Thank You, Randy S. Johnson eServ - Engineer CAT Phone / 309-578-5077 Operator Environment Interface Building AC, Peoria BO41 Pelle Andersson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/04/2007 12:45 PM Please respond to The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net To To The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net cc Subject [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Caterpillar: Confidential Green Retain Until: 05/04/2007Retention Category: G90 - General Matters/Administration Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms?
STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I won't go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms?
Yes the lower control arm pulls the upper control arm down but there's no counter force pulling the upper control arm in the opposite direction!? In other words, the upper control arm follows the lower and if the lower control arm is fixed (resting on the tire or on a floor jack) so is the upper!? Unless one lets the lower control arm hang on the upper via the caliper? I won't touch anything unles I'm 110% sure!!! Pelle - Original Message - From: BAINEY, WALTER To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:05 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I won't go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms?
If you support the weight of the vehicle with a jack, directly under the lower ball joint( or as close as possible to the end of the arm) You can remove the upper ball joint nut, break the ball joint loose with a pickle fork, and then remove the upper arm, no problem. The key is supporting the Vehicles weight at the outer end of the lower control arm. Joe 70 SS _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BAINEY, WALTER Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I won't go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms?
If the tire is on the ground there isn't pressure pushing up on the upper control arm... But when you remove the upper attaching point things can go wrong. I know many folks that use the jack/floor method to remove springs. Just be careful as the springs/weight of car is very unforgiving. Hopefully someone will chime in with a detailed process on how to do this properly. I have used spring compressors to take some of the danger factor out of this process. W From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 2:47 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? Yes the lower control arm pulls the upper control arm down but there's no counter force pulling the upper control arm in the opposite direction!? In other words, the upper control arm follows the lower and if the lower control arm is fixed (resting on the tire or on a floor jack) so is the upper!? Unless one lets the lower control arm hang on the upper via the caliper? I won't touch anything unles I'm 110% sure!!! Pelle - Original Message - From: BAINEY, WALTER mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List mailto:chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:05 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I won't go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms?
There is enough potential energy stored in that coil spring to maim or kill you. No sense taking chances and rigging something up. The 30 minutes it takes to do it correctly is well worth it. Dan McIntosh 90'd out 1983 Fleetwood Coupe Street Metal Fabrications http://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: BAINEY, WALTER To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 3:00 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? If the tire is on the ground there isn't pressure pushing up on the upper control arm. But when you remove the upper attaching point things can go wrong. I know many folks that use the jack/floor method to remove springs. Just be careful as the springs/weight of car is very unforgiving. Hopefully someone will chime in with a detailed process on how to do this properly. I have used spring compressors to take some of the danger factor out of this process. W -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 2:47 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? Yes the lower control arm pulls the upper control arm down but there's no counter force pulling the upper control arm in the opposite direction!? In other words, the upper control arm follows the lower and if the lower control arm is fixed (resting on the tire or on a floor jack) so is the upper!? Unless one lets the lower control arm hang on the upper via the caliper? I won't touch anything unles I'm 110% sure!!! Pelle - Original Message - From: BAINEY, WALTER To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:05 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I won't go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.25/745 - Release Date: 4/3/2007 12:48 PM
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms?
This is the way i planned to do it and thought might work when I looked at how things were interconnected. I'll proceed with caution if i notice any heavy load on the ball joint nut I'll stop! (or run) As long as I don't let the lower arm pull the upper arm all the way down to the rubber stop, creating a load, there should be no way the upper arm would hit back on me!? I'll be careful! Thanks! - Original Message - From: Joe To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? If you support the weight of the vehicle with a jack, directly under the lower ball joint( or as close as possible to the end of the arm) You can remove the upper ball joint nut, break the ball joint loose with a pickle fork, and then remove the upper arm, no problem. The key is supporting the Vehicles weight at the outer end of the lower control arm. Joe 70 SS -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BAINEY, WALTER Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I won't go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms?
The upper control arm doesnt have a spring in it. If you support the lower ball joint like Joe said, then youll be just fine. It wont hit back on you. But as always, be careful. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? This is the way i planned to do it and thought might work when I looked at how things were interconnected. I'll proceed with caution if i notice any heavy load on the ball joint nut I'll stop! (or run) As long as I don't let the lower arm pull the upper arm all the way down to the rubber stop, creating a load, there should be no way the upper arm would hit back on me!? I'll be careful! Thanks! - Original Message - From: Joe To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? If you support the weight of the vehicle with a jack, directly under the lower ball joint( or as close as possible to the end of the arm) You can remove the upper ball joint nut, break the ball joint loose with a pickle fork, and then remove the upper arm, no problem. The key is supporting the Vehicles weight at the outer end of the lower control arm. Joe 70 SS From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BAINEY, WALTER Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I won’t go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms?
Ill be careful. I know that the upper control arm doesent have a spring in it but if one let the arm down too far the rubber stop could act as a spring! But I wont do that! Ill do it like Joe said! Thanks again guys :-) Pelle _ Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: den 4 april 2007 22:56 Till: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? The upper control arm doesnt have a spring in it. If you support the lower ball joint like Joe said, then youll be just fine. It wont hit back on you. But as always, be careful. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? This is the way i planned to do it and thought might work when I looked at how things were interconnected. I'll proceed with caution if i notice any heavy load on the ball joint nut I'll stop! (or run) As long as I don't let the lower arm pull the upper arm all the way down to the rubber stop, creating a load, there should be no way the upper arm would hit back on me!? I'll be careful! Thanks! - Original Message - From: HYPERLINK mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Joe To: HYPERLINK mailto:chevelle-list@chevelles.net;'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? If you support the weight of the vehicle with a jack, directly under the lower ball joint( or as close as possible to the end of the arm) You can remove the upper ball joint nut, break the ball joint loose with a pickle fork, and then remove the upper arm, no problem. The key is supporting the Vehicles weight at the outer end of the lower control arm. Joe 70 SS _ From: HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo([EMAIL PROTECTED] [HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo(mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BAINEY, WALTER Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I wont go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt _ From: HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo([EMAIL PROTECTED] [HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo(mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle _ size=2 width=100% align=center AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at HYPERLINK http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF0002000437; \nAOL.com. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09
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Well if the car is resting on blocks placed underneath the lower control arms, then the uppers wont be resting on those rubber bump stops. If you have any trouble, just ask. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? I’ll be careful. I know that the upper control arm doesen’t have a spring in it but if one let the arm down too far the rubber stop could act as a spring! But I wont do that! I’ll do it like Joe said! Thanks again guys J Pelle Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: den 4 april 2007 22:56 Till: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? The upper control arm doesnt have a spring in it. If you support the lower ball joint like Joe said, then youll be just fine. It wont hit back on you. But as always, be careful. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? This is the way i planned to do it and thought might work when I looked at how things were interconnected. I'll proceed with caution if i notice any heavy load on the ball joint nut I'll stop! (or run) As long as I don't let the lower arm pull the upper arm all the way down to the rubber stop, creating a load, there should be no way the upper arm would hit back on me!? I'll be careful! Thanks!- Original Message -From: JoeTo: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? If you support the weight of the vehicle with a jack, directly under the lower ball joint( or as close as possible to the end of the arm) You can remove the upper ball joint nut, break the ball joint loose with a pickle fork, and then remove the upper arm, no problem. The key is supporting the Vehicles weight at the outer end of the lower control arm. Joe 70 SS From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BAINEY, WALTER Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I won’t go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle size=2 width=100% align=center AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
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BTW! I found an article a about this and it says that they only make offset cross-shafts nowadays to Pontiacs, is this the case for Chevelles as well? Pelle _ Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: den 4 april 2007 23:23 Till: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? Well if the car is resting on blocks placed underneath the lower control arms, then the uppers wont be resting on those rubber bump stops. If you have any trouble, just ask. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? Ill be careful. I know that the upper control arm doesent have a spring in it but if one let the arm down too far the rubber stop could act as a spring! But I wont do that! Ill do it like Joe said! Thanks again guys :-) Pelle _ Från: HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo([EMAIL PROTECTED] [HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo(mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo([EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: den 4 april 2007 22:56 Till: HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo(chevelle-list@chevelles.net Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? The upper control arm doesnt have a spring in it. If you support the lower ball joint like Joe said, then youll be just fine. It wont hit back on you. But as always, be careful. -Original Message- From: HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo([EMAIL PROTECTED] To: HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo(chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? This is the way i planned to do it and thought might work when I looked at how things were interconnected. I'll proceed with caution if i notice any heavy load on the ball joint nut I'll stop! (or run) As long as I don't let the lower arm pull the upper arm all the way down to the rubber stop, creating a load, there should be no way the upper arm would hit back on me!? I'll be careful! Thanks! - Original Message - From: HYPERLINK mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Joe To: HYPERLINK mailto:chevelle-list@chevelles.net;'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? If you support the weight of the vehicle with a jack, directly under the lower ball joint( or as close as possible to the end of the arm) You can remove the upper ball joint nut, break the ball joint loose with a pickle fork, and then remove the upper arm, no problem. The key is supporting the Vehicles weight at the outer end of the lower control arm. Joe 70 SS _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BAINEY, WALTER Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I wont go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle _ size=2 width=100% align=center AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at HYPERLINK http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF0002000437; \nAOL.com. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 _ size=2 width=100% align=center AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at HYPERLINK http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF0002000437; \nAOL.com. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 /
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I have no clue. Hopefully somebody else knows? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 2:33 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? BTW! I found an article a about this and it says that they only make offset cross-shafts nowadays to Pontiacs, is this the case for Chevelles as well? Pelle Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: den 4 april 2007 23:23 Till: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? Well if the car is resting on blocks placed underneath the lower control arms, then the uppers wont be resting on those rubber bump stops. If you have any trouble, just ask. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? I’ll be careful. I know that the upper control arm doesen’t have a spring in it but if one let the arm down too far the rubber stop could act as a spring! But I wont do that! I’ll do it like Joe said! Thanks again guys J Pelle Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: den 4 april 2007 22:56 Till: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? The upper control arm doesnt have a spring in it. If you support the lower ball joint like Joe said, then youll be just fine. It wont hit back on you. But as always, be careful. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? This is the way i planned to do it and thought might work when I looked at how things were interconnected. I'll proceed with caution if i notice any heavy load on the ball joint nut I'll stop! (or run) As long as I don't let the lower arm pull the upper arm all the way down to the rubber stop, creating a load, there should be no way the upper arm would hit back on me!? I'll be careful! Thanks! - Original Message - From: Joe To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms?If you support the weight of the vehicle with a jack, directly under the lower ball joint( or as close as possible to the end of the arm) You can remove the upper ball joint nut, break the ball joint loose with a pickle fork, and then remove the upper arm, no problem. The key is supporting the Vehicles weight at the outer end of the lower control arm. Joe 70 SS From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BAINEY, WALTER Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I won’t go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pellesize=2 width=100% align=centerAOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 size=2 width=100% align=center AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG
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Yhe spring is between both upper and lower arms. Danger Will Robinson.. danger danger. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Pelle Andersson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 20:47:18 +0200 Yes the lower control arm pulls the upper control arm down but there's no counter force pulling the upper control arm in the opposite direction!? In other words, the upper control arm follows the lower and if the lower control arm is fixed (resting on the tire or on a floor jack) so is the upper!? Unless one lets the lower control arm hang on the upper via the caliper? I won't touch anything unles I'm 110% sure!!! Pelle - Original Message - From: BAINEY, WALTER To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:05 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I won't go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle _ Netscape. Just the Net You Need.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms?
They put offsets on my 71 several years ago. Should be available. Will check with my alignment guy for more info iffn necessary.. Denny From: Pelle Andersson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 23:33:27 +0200 BTW! I found an article a about this and it says that they only make offset cross-shafts nowadays to Pontiacs, is this the case for Chevelles as well? Pelle _ Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: den 4 april 2007 23:23 Till: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? Well if the car is resting on blocks placed underneath the lower control arms, then the uppers wont be resting on those rubber bump stops. If you have any trouble, just ask. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? Ill be careful. I know that the upper control arm doesent have a spring in it but if one let the arm down too far the rubber stop could act as a spring! But I wont do that! Ill do it like Joe said! Thanks again guys :-) Pelle _ Från: HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo([EMAIL PROTECTED] [HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo(mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo([EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: den 4 april 2007 22:56 Till: HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo(chevelle-list@chevelles.net Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? The upper control arm doesnt have a spring in it. If you support the lower ball joint like Joe said, then youll be just fine. It wont hit back on you. But as always, be careful. -Original Message- From: HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo([EMAIL PROTECTED] To: HYPERLINK javascript:parent.ComposeTo(chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? This is the way i planned to do it and thought might work when I looked at how things were interconnected. I'll proceed with caution if i notice any heavy load on the ball joint nut I'll stop! (or run) As long as I don't let the lower arm pull the upper arm all the way down to the rubber stop, creating a load, there should be no way the upper arm would hit back on me!? I'll be careful! Thanks! - Original Message - From: HYPERLINK mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Joe To: HYPERLINK mailto:chevelle-list@chevelles.net;'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? If you support the weight of the vehicle with a jack, directly under the lower ball joint( or as close as possible to the end of the arm) You can remove the upper ball joint nut, break the ball joint loose with a pickle fork, and then remove the upper arm, no problem. The key is supporting the Vehicles weight at the outer end of the lower control arm. Joe 70 SS _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BAINEY, WALTER Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I wont go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle _ size=2 width=100% align=center AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at HYPERLINK http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF0002000437; \nAOL.com. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 _ size=2 width=100% align=center AOL now offers free email
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms?
I found this at Oreillys web site: http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/ProductDetail.do?id=95286801client_ip=56.0.84.23manualActivantIndex=1vehicle=1972%20CHEVROLET%20EL%20CAMINO%20CUSTOM%20-%20V8-5.0L%20CARB MOOG offset shafts, part number K5250. I don't know if they are still available but you can check with any parts store. MOOG is a well known manufacturer. Also on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1964-72-CHEVELLE-EL-CAMINO-UPPER-ARM-CONTROL-SHAFT_W0QQitemZ290097267557QQihZ019QQcategoryZ34200QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem On 4/4/07, Pelle Andersson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BTW! I found an article a about this and it says that they only make offset cross-shafts nowadays to Pontiacs, is this the case for Chevelles as well? Pelle -- *Från:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *För [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Skickat:* den 4 april 2007 23:23 *Till:* chevelle-list@chevelles.net *Ämne:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? Well if the car is resting on blocks placed underneath the lower control arms, then the uppers wont be resting on those rubber bump stops. If you have any trouble, just ask. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? I'll be careful. I know that the upper control arm doesen't have a spring in it but if one let the arm down too far the rubber stop could act as a spring! But I wont do that! I'll do it like Joe said! Thanks again guys J Pelle -- *Från:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *För [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Skickat:* den 4 april 2007 22:56 *Till:* chevelle-list@chevelles.net *Ämne:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? The upper control arm doesnt have a spring in it. If you support the lower ball joint like Joe said, then youll be just fine. It wont hit back on you. But as always, be careful. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? This is the way i planned to do it and thought might work when I looked at how things were interconnected. I'll proceed with caution if i notice any heavy load on the ball joint nut I'll stop! (or run) As long as I don't let the lower arm pull the upper arm all the way down to the rubber stop, creating a load, there should be no way the upper arm would hit back on me!? I'll be careful! Thanks! - Original Message - *From:* Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* 'The Chevelle Mailing List' chevelle-list@chevelles.net *Sent:* Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:54 PM *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? If you support the weight of the vehicle with a jack, directly under the lower ball joint( or as close as possible to the end of the arm) You can remove the upper ball joint nut, break the ball joint loose with a pickle fork, and then remove the upper arm, no problem. The key is supporting the Vehicles weight at the outer end of the lower control arm. Joe 70 SS -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *BAINEY, WALTER *Sent:* Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I won't go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Pelle Andersson *Sent:* Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List *Subject:* [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle -- size=2 width=100% align=center AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at *AOL.com* http://www.aol.com/?ncid=AOLAOF0002000437. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms?
another good idea is to remove the shock run a long threaded rod all the way through, this will be alot safer, i did it, works great. be careful and good luck. Eddie 66ss conv. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Well if the car is resting on blocks placed underneath the lower control arms, then the uppers wont be resting on those rubber bump stops. If you have any trouble, just ask. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? Iâll be careful. I know that the upper control arm doesenât have a spring in it but if one let the arm down too far the rubber stop could act as a spring! But I wont do that! Iâll do it like Joe said! Thanks again guys J Pelle - FrÃ¥n: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: den 4 april 2007 22:56 Till: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Ãmne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? The upper control arm doesnt have a spring in it. If you support the lower ball joint like Joe said, then youll be just fine. It wont hit back on you. But as always, be careful. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? This is the way i planned to do it and thought might work when I looked at how things were interconnected. I'll proceed with caution if i notice any heavy load on the ball joint nut I'll stop! (or run) As long as I don't let the lower arm pull the upper arm all the way down to the rubber stop, creating a load, there should be no way the upper arm would hit back on me!? I'll be careful! Thanks! - Original Message - From: Joe To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? If you support the weight of the vehicle with a jack, directly under the lower ball joint( or as close as possible to the end of the arm) You can remove the upper ball joint nut, break the ball joint loose with a pickle fork, and then remove the upper arm, no problem. The key is supporting the Vehicles weight at the outer end of the lower control arm. Joe 70 SS - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of BAINEY, WALTER Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 11:06 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front controlarms? STOP There is pressure everywhere in there. Take a look at how things are connected. The spindle connects the upper/lower control arms. I wonât go into more detail on how to take them off safely because they can be dangerous. Ask a How To and folks with better verbage than I will respond. Spring compressors are a nice tool to use to keep yourself safe. Walt - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 1:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tension from springs on upper front control arms? Hi! Is there any tension from the springs on the upper a-arms ? i.e. can I remove them without removing the springs? As far as I can see all tension/weight is on the lower control arm? I need to change the bushings :-/ Pelle - size=2 width=100% align=center AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 2007-04-04 13:09 - AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Eddie Bumgarner 66ss conv. - We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list.
[Chevelle-list] power tour
Hi, guys was wondering if anyone in Michigan is going on the 07 Power tour? This is my first post although I look in on the site often See ya at the power tour.. no rain ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
