Re: Re: [Chevelle-List] Need some info.
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List No, I haven't touched the engine.. The previous owner had just had the engine rebuilt before I got it... so I figured I'd wait until it died and then I'd be forced to splurge on something I wanted in there... well the stupid thing won't die :) It's worse than the energizer bunny... and I get unbelievably low emmisions every year when I have to run it through the sniffer. I could just go ahead and put a new engine in there, but I feel like I'm waisting a good, working engine... so I just haven't yet. The only thing I did do was replace the Rochester 2 barrel carb with a Holley 2 barrel 500 cfm carb... and that really improved the performance. As far as exhaust, I've had dual exhaust since I bought the car (too bad they're 2 pipes), so I dunno how much that makes a difference. I've been wanting to do the exhaust too, but I wanna hold out until after the engine so I can get the big 3 pipes :) Rodney. 71 Chevelle Phoenix, AZ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 3:48 AM Subject: Re: Re: [Chevelle-List] Need some info. Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Rodney; I am putting my 71 back together. New front end w/disc's and all, lots of new parts on the 307 engine. Was planning on running it as is w/just dual exhaust for a couple of years. Do you have any engine enhancements?.. BTW, have decided on the BFG TA's 235X60X15's. Thanks, Denny/GA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I've got about 85,000 on my 307 right now and it's still running strong... well for what it is :) Rodney. 71 Chevelle Phoenix, AZ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] slicks rallys
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Wrench you have something good you want to share or something for sale? TK -Original Message- From: wrench [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, July 06, 2001 8:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] slicks rallys Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Joe, did you get the info on the rims tires? Anybody you know interested maybe? Later Wrench - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Slicks
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List What MT slick did you buy? They have a 6.9tread width slick, #MTT-3012 for a 7 rim. Another alternative is a BF Goodrich drag TA. They have a 225/50R-15 at 5.5tread width. I've worked at Summit Racing and they have a pretty extensive inventory/availability of about everything out there. Call them with questions. They can recommend a tube as well Mark 71 Chevelle 83 Lowered Wagon - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] slicks rallys
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Joe, did you get the info on the rims tires? Anybody you know interested maybe? Later Wrench - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] slicks rallys
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Tom , Joe's checking on something, so get with him later in the day find out.Wrench Kraemer, Thomas wrote: Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Wrench you have something good you want to share or something for sale? TK -Original Message- From: wrench [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, July 06, 2001 8:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] slicks rallys Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Joe, did you get the info on the rims tires? Anybody you know interested maybe? Later Wrench - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- - Click here for Free Video!! http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] The 83 gets de-smogged
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List We did some work on Jana's Elky yesterday...found out it may have been a six from the factory due to the one core radiator we found (unless they put those in 305's). We removed everything but the computer. It seems to do fine with the stock Quadrajet and distributor, so if it ain't broke... The engine runs as smooth as silk now. We found a code on the motor which the neighbor says means it's an '88 Goodwrench motor. We thought since the fan shroud said 305 that it came with that motor, but it could have been from another car (I can't imagine a factory 305 with a one core radiator). Anyway it was a full days work to get all that EPA crap out of the car...looks cleaner now and runs a lot smoother...should run cooler now as well. http://www.geocities.com/twosupersports/janaelky2.html Kelly Jana Hanna Red Rocks! http://www.hannasupersports.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] The 83 gets de-smogged
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Dont throw away your parts! In Ontario, Canada it's a $200-$500 fine for every item missing on a smog system. (if the cop wants to be a prick - some can be understanding ) Eric.. - Original Message - From: Kelly Hanna [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevyelcam-yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: July 6, 2001 9:28 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] The 83 gets de-smogged Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List We did some work on Jana's Elky yesterday...found out it may have been a six from the factory due to the one core radiator we found (unless they put those in 305's). We removed everything but the computer. It seems to do fine with the stock Quadrajet and distributor, so if it ain't broke... The engine runs as smooth as silk now. We found a code on the motor which the neighbor says means it's an '88 Goodwrench motor. We thought since the fan shroud said 305 that it came with that motor, but it could have been from another car (I can't imagine a factory 305 with a one core radiator). Anyway it was a full days work to get all that EPA crap out of the car...looks cleaner now and runs a lot smoother...should run cooler now as well. http://www.geocities.com/twosupersports/janaelky2.html Kelly Jana Hanna Red Rocks! http://www.hannasupersports.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] The 83 gets de-smogged
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List You're a good husband, kelly hanna , and gettin to be a mechanic too G . Looks good too. A lot of satisfaction when a job goes right. rick schaefer On Fri, 06 Jul 2001 08:28:32 -0500 Kelly Hanna [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List We did some work on Jana's Elky yesterday...found out it may have been a six from the factory due to the one core radiator we found (unless they put those in 305's). We removed everything but the computer. It seems to do fine with the stock Quadrajet and distributor, so if it ain't broke... The engine runs as smooth as silk now. We found a code on the motor which the neighbor says means it's an '88 Goodwrench motor. We thought since the fan shroud said 305 that it came with that motor, but it could have been from another car (I can't imagine a factory 305 with a one core radiator). Anyway it was a full days work to get all that EPA crap out of the car...looks cleaner now and runs a lot smoother...should run cooler now as well. http://www.geocities.com/twosupersports/janaelky2.html Kelly Jana Hanna Red Rocks! http://www.hannasupersports.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Speedo gear
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List First of all, thank you to everyone that has helped me with all of my questions recently. I finally get the '66 out of storage, and now I bombard the list with questions! Here's the next one: I changed the gears from 3.08s to 4.88s a few years ago, and never changed the speedo gear. The transmission places around here say that there is a formula, but they don't know it. They want to sell me a few gears and just do trail and error. Maybe that would be fine, because it really doesn't have to be dead-on, but does someone know the formula? I have a Turbo400, and am running 245/60R14s. Thanks! - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] The 83 gets de-smogged
eric: the don't do that in the states. they just shoot you on the spot
RE: [Chevelle-List] Speedo gear
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Jim, Not sure what formulas you need, but on the website it has quite a few of them that you may be referring to. http://www.chevelles.com/techref/ftecref24.html Not sure if you know this already or not, but I got this off of the website too. The gear ratios for your tranny. Gear ratios; First; 2.48, Second; 1.48, Third; 1.00 I have learned a lot from the web site. Hope this helps, Dustin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jim Erickson Sent: Friday, July 06, 2001 11:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Speedo gear Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List First of all, thank you to everyone that has helped me with all of my questions recently. I finally get the '66 out of storage, and now I bombard the list with questions! Here's the next one: I changed the gears from 3.08s to 4.88s a few years ago, and never changed the speedo gear. The transmission places around here say that there is a formula, but they don't know it. They want to sell me a few gears and just do trail and error. Maybe that would be fine, because it really doesn't have to be dead-on, but does someone know the formula? I have a Turbo400, and am running 245/60R14s. Thanks! - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] The 83 gets de-smogged
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Alright another desmogged vehicle. I remember doing it to my 86 Cutlass. Tore off every piece of emission control junk, gutted the converter, and ripped off about 3000 vacuum line. also replaced the distributor/carb with one from an older non computer controlled car. Made the car run alot better, better gas mileage too beleive it or not. This made the chevy engine transplant much easier last december. I just have to hope i don't get checked at a motor vehicle checkpoint. Think it may be time to move out of NJ soon :) The funny thing is the 350 I dropped in the car has lower emissions than the 307 I took out of the car. Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] The 83 gets de-smogged
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Dont throw away your parts! In Ontario, Canada it's a $200-$500 fine for every item missing on a smog system. (if the cop wants to be a prick - some can be understanding ) Eric.. They don't do that here...the county I'm going to be living in doesn't and likely won't test...when they finally get legislation for it, the car will be exempt...the parts are long gone (next door) to the donor car parts pile Kelly Jana Hanna Red Rocks! http://www.hannasupersports.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] The 83 gets de-smogged
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List also replaced the distributor/carb with one from an older non computer controlled car. Made the car run alot better, better gas mileage too beleive it or not. This will be the next step...only I'll wait til one or the other fails...then its curtains for both! Kelly Jana Hanna Red Rocks! http://www.hannasupersports.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Speedo gear
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I have it I need to dig it out of My Chevelle tech file. Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] The 83 gets de-smogged
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List At 12:19 PM 07/06/2001 -0500, you wrote: Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Dont throw away your parts! In Ontario, Canada it's a $200-$500 fine for every item missing on a smog system. (if the cop wants to be a prick - some can be understanding ) Eric.. They don't do that here...the county I'm going to be living in doesn't and likely won't test...when they finally get legislation for it, the car will be exempt...the parts are long gone (next door) to the donor car parts pile Kelly Jana Hanna Red Rocks! http://www.hannasupersports.com Kelly NEVER say they don't do that here, the Tree-Huggers are after all of us. Look in CA, the Tree-huggers don't want a power plant even when they have no lights! Look at Dallas Ellis county, they are all biting the EPA stuff, it's only a matter of time. And remember Exempt is only one bill away from going away! If for no other reason I have seen ads wanting to buy the pollution equipment needed to get there 83 past inspection where they live. [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Doberman gang in Dallas (Taxes) Dave's Doberman page http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1877/ Doberworld home page http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1878/ El-Camino/Chevelle page http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1876/ My Machine Shop http://cncshop.8m.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] The 83 gets de-smogged
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List But as you well know Dallas now, I think you can get anything for $50.00 G. Yep, just about...:) Just save the stuff, someone in CA may pay big $$ for it... Yep, donated it to the guy across the street...he's going back to stock on two different cars so he can sell them. I'm trading out him doing my lawn until we leave town...gonna paint a little too! Kelly Jana Hanna Red Rocks! http://www.hannasupersports.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] The 83 gets de-smogged
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hey Mark, where in Ohio are you? I'm up in the Cleveland area. I've heard about the Collector plates too, but I thought they closed that loophole last year or so. A friend was gonna do that for his '89 Mustang. Do you know of a good place to get info on how to qualify for those collector plates? -Dave, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Never fear, there's usually a loop hole. I live in Ohio and an e-check county. I have to get my 83 wagon classified as a Collector vehicle and it is exempt from testing. It's definitely not stock but I can still drive it. Depending on the vehicle however, getting it classed as a collector may be a pain. If ya got the parts keep em. If ya don't and something like this comes updo your homework. Mark 71 Chevelle 83 Malibu Wagon - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Change over on brakes
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I have a book on Chevrolet parts Interchange manual by Paul a Herd . I have a camaro and wanted to pull off the disk stuff to on my 68 chevelle but the book is saying that all the stuff on the Camaro will not work . so my q to you all is will all the stuff work. Thanks Tim D - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] The 83 gets de-smogged
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Larry, See what you started Rocky Hill My66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] The 83 gets de-smogged
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Any vehicle in NJ that is 25 years or older can be registered as historic and is also exempt from inspection completely. I guess I will just have to wait until 2011 to register that car historic - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Convertible top tuning
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Thanks for the not so good news. We are interviewing restoration shops that do heavy interior and convertible work. Met with a nice fellow yesterday who was pleased to show off the 57 bel air he had just finished. Primo work. He seems to know his stuff re top frames and their adjustment. The windows need a lot of adjustment too, so he would call in a glass man he knows with lots of experience. With a new top, he's quoting $1200. Good (or bad) thing about this guy, is that he is a lone wolf. He operates out of his set-up at his home. He does not have all the trappings of a businessman. He takes his time and is not really pinched for the time/profit perspective. We will look to see others of his finished jobs before deciding anything. The other 2 candidates were closed for the duration of the 4th holiday and will not be available till after the 9th. Wish I had the time to devote to this myself, but... Anyway thanks for the input. I am sure your tips will come in very handy pretty soon. --- Dan Cobb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List No help in finding a shop that will/can do it in your area (or any other for that matter unfortunately). I just went through this same issue with my 66 ragtop. The front window would hit the top rail gasket if you tried to shut the door with the glass rolled all the way up. This prevented the door from closing properly and bulged the top of the window out when it did close. Turned out to be a couple of alignment issues causing the problem. I asked for some input, but there was very little, thus I will share the alignment procedure that I decided upon. 1-Remove rear seat and well covers to expose the springs and adjustment bolts. 2-Drop the top and make sure that your front and rear windows are aligned to one another along the top edge as well as where they meet. 3-Put the top up and see where the low spots are (where the top hits the windows excessively). 4-Withdraw the set screw along the top rails to adjust the level of the top along the glass. If it's still too low, you need to raise the top frame until it clears. 5-This is done on each side with a nut that holds two splined (grooved) rails together. Loosen the nut and force the top up or down as needed. It will be difficult, but it will not break anything. 6-Re-tighten the nut and fold the top up again to check your progress. 7-If this doesn't give you all the adjustment that you need, there are 3 bolts that hold the top frame to the car. If you loosen the bolts and lift up on the frame it will move to give more play. Too far and you will have a huge gap between the glass and top when you latch it closed. 8-Continue to play with these adjustments until it is close, then try the set screw again to fine tune the rail along the glass. This is how I did it, my door closes like it was new again. No more keeping the glass rolled down to close the door. I only adjusted one side at a time. I was fearful of having both sides slip way out of alignment and then having to go find a professional. Good Luck. Dan - Original Message - Hi, all. I am new to the list and would like to ask for a referral if anyone has one for me. I have a 69 Malibu ragtop. The windows and top do not meet properly and the rubber has been improperly positioned in the top frame to try to over come this. I really need to get this all re-done. Does anyone have the name of a COMPETENT top shop in the Bremerton/Tacoma Washington area that does really good good work. Thanks __ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Re: [Chevelle-List] Cutting Coils to lower nose
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Cutting the coils should drop the car alright, but if they are old and sagging, why not replace them with a set of shorter springs and/or dropped spindles? Dan (If you cut them, be sure to cut COMPLETE coils only. This will retain the proper spacing between the two ends.) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 06, 2001 6:31 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Cutting Coils to lower nose Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Has anyone cut their front coils to lower the nose. I want to lower the front end of my wagon about 1-1 1/2 and I've heard people say they've cut one coil etc. Has anyone done this and how much did they cut and how much did it drop. Thanks Mark 71 Chevelle 83 Malibu Wagon - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Convertible top tuning
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List There is no better way to decide than to look at their work and talk to their customers. In your part of the country having a non-leaking top should be very important to keep the rest of the car from rusting out! Be sure to get a few BEFORE AFTER shots that you can either post or email. I'd be very interested to see the results of your efforts...er, I mean funds. ;) BTW, will the $1200 be for a vinyl top or canvas, plastic rear window or glass? Dan Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Thanks for the not so good news. We are interviewing restoration shops that do heavy interior and convertible work. Met with a nice fellow yesterday who was pleased to show off the 57 bel air he had just finished. Primo work. He seems to know his stuff re top frames and their adjustment. The windows need a lot of adjustment too, so he would call in a glass man he knows with lots of experience. With a new top, he's quoting $1200. Good (or bad) thing about this guy, is that he is a lone wolf. He operates out of his set-up at his home. He does not have all the trappings of a businessman. He takes his time and is not really pinched for the time/profit perspective. We will look to see others of his finished jobs before deciding anything. The other 2 candidates were closed for the duration of the 4th holiday and will not be available till after the 9th. Wish I had the time to devote to this myself, but... Anyway thanks for the input. I am sure your tips will come in very handy pretty soon. --- Dan Cobb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List No help in finding a shop that will/can do it in your area (or any other for that matter unfortunately). I just went through this same issue with my 66 ragtop. The front window would hit the top rail gasket if you tried to shut the door with the glass rolled all the way up. This prevented the door from closing properly and bulged the top of the window out when it did close. Turned out to be a couple of alignment issues causing the problem. I asked for some input, but there was very little, thus I will share the alignment procedure that I decided upon. 1-Remove rear seat and well covers to expose the springs and adjustment bolts. 2-Drop the top and make sure that your front and rear windows are aligned to one another along the top edge as well as where they meet. 3-Put the top up and see where the low spots are (where the top hits the windows excessively). 4-Withdraw the set screw along the top rails to adjust the level of the top along the glass. If it's still too low, you need to raise the top frame until it clears. 5-This is done on each side with a nut that holds two splined (grooved) rails together. Loosen the nut and force the top up or down as needed. It will be difficult, but it will not break anything. 6-Re-tighten the nut and fold the top up again to check your progress. 7-If this doesn't give you all the adjustment that you need, there are 3 bolts that hold the top frame to the car. If you loosen the bolts and lift up on the frame it will move to give more play. Too far and you will have a huge gap between the glass and top when you latch it closed. 8-Continue to play with these adjustments until it is close, then try the set screw again to fine tune the rail along the glass. This is how I did it, my door closes like it was new again. No more keeping the glass rolled down to close the door. I only adjusted one side at a time. I was fearful of having both sides slip way out of alignment and then having to go find a professional. Good Luck. Dan - Original Message - Hi, all. I am new to the list and would like to ask for a referral if anyone has one for me. I have a 69 Malibu ragtop. The windows and top do not meet properly and the rubber has been improperly positioned in the top frame to try to over come this. I really need to get this all re-done. Does anyone have the name of a COMPETENT top shop in the Bremerton/Tacoma Washington area that does really good good work. Thanks __ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]