Hi everyone,
First let me say that I have enjoyed all of the
advice and postings here for a long time. This is the 1st time I have actually
posted to the list. I would like to get some opinions on a 66 Malibu I am
thinking about purchasing to do a frame off restoration of. It is a 2 door
Title: Re: [Chevelle-List] Taller spindle conversion
on 11/20/02 7:24 PM, Clint Hooper at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Has anyone done this conversion on their car and do you really feel it made a substantial improvement? There seems to be two schools of thought on this subject on Team Chevelle. I
You
know, that is the one downside to the conversion -- there is a loss in turning
radius. I've never measured the lock-to-lock difference between my two
cars. It's not a huge loss, but it is noticable. But if you've
driven a modern (95-newer) Chrysler product, I think it still turns
I had a friend who went to the junk yard and got a seat belt harness from I
think a Honda. It anchored in the back seat for the shoulder harness. You
might try this. It looked good and was functional. The older foreign cars
seemed to be the last to go to auto harnesses.
Rich
66 Malibu
ACES # 5066
Sure wouldn't be worth that much to me. Maybe half
what he's asking?
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Hi everyone,
First let me say
I'd pass on this one George, 2600 is a lot for
something that needs that much work. I have a '66 that came from Oregon and is
very straight and in good condition. I paid 5000 for it. The real problem comes
when you start stripping it down and find all the hidden problems you missed or
Gents,
I'm looking for a set of large oval port heads for my 1970 402 motor.
The ones on the engine are numbers matching and properly date coded so
I'm reluctant to grind on them. On the other hand, a friend of mine is
an expert at chevy big block port polish work and has offered to do
the work
Just MHO, but you'd be better off buying a rust-free car from out west -
even if it cost twice as much. Unless you enjoy the work and have the
time, skill and tools to do it yourself. You've listed a LOT of body
work. Also, when I did this, I had to decide whether I wanted to drive
it or show it.
Ok, I just called.
The 17119 comes with 30 series mufflers. If you want 40 or 50 series, then
you have to order the 17107 kit w/o mufflers, and buy the mufflers
separately. It also does come with two sets of tailpipes; the ones that go
straight out the back as well as the ones that go out toward
Way too much $$ for a rust bucket Malibu. You are better off looking for car
with the body work done.
Tom
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I have a '66 SS 396 EF engine code (360 HP option w/4 spd) and have been on
a search for the correct carb. Currently on my car is a
Holly List #3310 - 2. Referring to the Chevrolet by Numbers book a Holly
List #3310 belongs to a '65 / '66 396ci 375 HP, but the book does not show
a
List # 3310 -
Genuine GM OEM carbs should have a GM stamping # on the air horn besides the
Holley list #. 3310-2 should be a 750/780 CFM (depending on who you ask)
originally equipped with secondary metering plate and manual choke. 2 is a
stripped down version of the regular 3310. An OE 3310 would have
theflowmaster site has a tech 800 # you can call and speak to someone live for
details
flowmastermufflers.com
Bob
John Nasta wrote:
Very interesting. One thing I do know is that the El Camino / Wagon frame
has a 4 longer wheelbase. So, the 17119 would be too short for an El
Camino, and the
I have a 67 SS project car, no engine or tranny. I have looked at
Chevrolet by the Numbers to decode the cowl tag, but I cannot fully
understand the information. I can tell it was an Atlanta built code
138 coupe body car, with red on red. I would like to tell the
horsepower of the original
Steve were out here in Nevada . if you get a chance jot down the casting #s
of the heads you may want to get rid of and email me if possible as the
hunt is still on for a pair for the chevelle !i think they can ship ups one
at a time
thanks Bob
my email is [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Chevelle 69
I've got the orignal AM radio that came out of my sons 70
Malibu, I'm not sure but I think it might work. needs one knob but worked fine
when we took it out. Smiity in SC
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gm2
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Where in R'side are you? I'm now in Charleston SC but used to
be from Berdoo. Played ball at SBVC and Cal Stat Fullerton. Smitty
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Title: Re: [Chevelle-List] Taller spindle conversion
Brad,I really don't plan to drive my Elky on a
roadcourse so the conversion will probably come down to if I have the extra
funds when I purchase the Baer brake kit. Baeroffers a taller spindle
set-up with their brake packages.
Clint
Thanks for the input,Dave. From what I've read,the
loss of turning radius is not something that's easily rectified.
Clint HooperLT5 Registry DirectorWichita Falls,Tx(940)
855-6636'91 ZR-1 Callaway AerobodyTX TAGS: USA ZR1http://www.LT5Registry.net/
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From today's Wisconsin State Journal:
Chevy '65 Malibu SS, original motor trans, decent body, needs restoration.
$1900. 608/345-4254.
I'm unsure what area the 345 prefix references; it might also be a cell number.
Brad O.
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Not easily
rectified? Sure it is! If you really need to make a tight turn, use
your right foot to decrease the turning radius. You can explain to the
officer that you were not doing donuts, you were just compensating for the
really large turning radius. ;-)
Brad
Well if you lived that close from me, Youd probably know where Moreno Valley is, which is where i live. I live out on the east end, by the Lake Perris entranceI live in what was "Moreno" before it was Moreno Valley
-Tim
1966 Chevelle
Bill,
I am pretty sure the only way to tell engine size and such, is by a build sheet. The cowl tag on my 66 doesnt say anything about engine size, and niether does the book to decode them. Perhaps you can find a build sheet?
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You do have a good point there,Brad.
Heh,heh,heh!
Clint HooperLT5 Registry DirectorWichita Falls,Tx(940)
855-6636'91 ZR-1 Callaway AerobodyTX TAGS: USA ZR1http://www.LT5Registry.net/
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Brad Waller
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Gary,
The radio you are looking for is a Delco model #985776
this is the correct model number for a 64 Chevelle.
You might check out ebay using the model number.
Rocky Hill
Anyone have a working radio for a 64 Chevelle?
I'd like to get rid of the crap radio that was
installed in the
Yeah but
Everyone is saying too much money and too much rust...and they are
right! But if you took a class in welding and was willing to learn the
body work with help from a local Chevelle club or experts online..
...AND you got the price down some more. Might make it worth it?
The
Don't be in a hurry to buy something. You can find much better than you
describe for much less. If you start with a project that is more in line
with your abilities you are more likely to finish your project and
continue to love the hobby. Your abilities will grow with your
experience. You will
You'll also find that as Holley ~updated~ the 3310 model it came with
-2, -3, and the last one I had was a -4. Probably some minor
engineering changes in the dash (-) numbers. The Holleys my GM book
shows for a 66 Chevelle 396 are:
3886087 (R-3419-A) w/H/Per. (396) (exc. A.I.R., P.G.)
3886088
I have some BB oval port heads I would like to sell but I think shipping
would be expensive. I am not sure if they are over limit of 70 lb. for UPS
shipping. I live in CT.
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I have a brother-in-law that lives in Riverside. Hes some kind of building
and grounds manager for the county.
Dale McIntosh
TC Gold #92/ACES #1709
67SS/67 Elky
Dale's Place
Team 67
Midwest Chevelle Regionals
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Sounds expensive to me, considering what all needs to be done. Around here,
$2600 would get a solid SS body/frame withquite a fewof the SS
parts, brought in from out west or southwest. These are still around, but you
are right, they are getting harder to find.
We paid $800three years ago
Where do you live? I'm moving there!!! You can't
pick up a rusted out 1982 Honda Civic in Cleveland for under 500 bucks, much
less an old classic.
Dan McIntosh64 Impala SS
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Which tailpipes did you install? Based on the diagram from
their web site, it looks like one set goes straight back and the other goes to
the rear corners. The bent ones look too long to possibly exit
behind the tires, but maybe that's just an inaccuracy in the diagram.
John Nasta
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needs restoration.
283-apart
pwr glide-out
interior-bad
trunk floor-bad
body-good
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Which tailpipes did you install? Based on the diagram from their web site, it looks like one set goes straight back and the other goes to the rear corners. The "bent" ones look too long to possibly exit behind
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Your're right, the number is 52553 for the series 50. My eyes were going
buggy last night looking at the small font on the flowmaster pdf
file.
BTW -
how do you like that flowmaster setup? Which tail pipe did you
use?
Tom
Tomlinson
'71
Malibu
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This is sorta what I'm going through,right now. I can buy a driver 68-69 El
Camino for around $3-4K but adding another couple of grand will allow me to
buy something really decent. $8K will buy an excellent Elky.
Decisions,decisions.
Clint Hooper
LT5 Registry Director
Wichita Falls,Tx
(940)
Heck, I bought my El Camino for $200. Of course it had no engine or
transmission in it, but that was the least expensive part of the resto
anyway. The main thing you want to look for is a good body frame IMO.
John Nasta
http://johnnasta.com/elcamino
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This is sorta
I'm with you there John. Get a solid foundation to work with.
Dale McIntosh
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Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Is it worth it??
Heck, I bought my El Camino for $200. Of course it had no engine or
transmission in it, but that was the least expensive part of the resto
Those that use
any of my three sites below for information, there might be a hitch in the next
few days. My host for two of the
sites is changing his provider and Im moving the third site to the same
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appropriate DNS changes and they should take effect in 3-4
I could buy something like that but I want an El Camino I can drive enjoy
while modifying it.
Clint Hooper
LT5 Registry Director
Wichita Falls,Tx
(940) 855-6636
'91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody
TX TAGS: USA ZR1
http://www.LT5Registry.net/
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I could have driven mine as soon as the engine tranny were in but I really
wanted to do the whole thing up first. It's very hard to drive a car and
restore it at the same time because half of your time gets spent fixing
things just to keep it on the road. Also, you can't get into anything that
Anybody know of a source for 73 Chevelle parts? I got his e-mail
tonight:
Hi, I have a 1973 Chevelle 2door
hardtop/vinal vin# 1 c 3 7 f 3 k 4 8 2 1 1 9 deluxe need
information on many parts to restore can you help. Thanks
Ron
Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website
George,
Sounds like
too much for the amount that you are going to have to put into it to me. I
haven't been looking for a car like this to buyfor several years, but I am
sure there is good bodies that won't need so much work for a lot less. Since I
am on this list, I will be more in tune
Why would the 4 inches matter? It is in the back. the wheel base is the same. Why would the exhaust be different at the H pipe?
Larry (z)
Hi again,
Thanks to all you guys who took the time to think
about answer my question. I am definitely going to heed all ofyour
advice pass on this car to find one with a more solid body, or at least
one where the welding is minimal. This being my 1st resto Chevelle (but not my
1st
I totally understand that
excitement feeling. Had it all my life!
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