Re: [Chevelle-List] Web page
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List What is that yellow called? It looks a lot like either "speed yellow" from Porsche or "fly yellow" from Ferrari. That's one very enterprising dash modification. How much time do you have into this thing Herb? Dan (Ugly '66 ragtop. Also yellow, but not THIS yellow!) > Herb Lumpp > 1966 El Camino > http://web.tampabay.rr.com/herbsworld/Elky/welcome.htm - - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I thought that I would step in on this one. Ground Up is my vendor of choice. I have been buying parts off them steadily for the last 3 years and not once have I had a problem with any of their products. I know that I have easily spent 8-10 grand with them. I have actually built up a relationship with the owner and I can say that he knows chevelles very well. They also take on restoration projects themselves. I will continue to use them exclusively for parts for the 69 Malibu that I have recently begun tearing down. Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List that's way high. the ship cost should have been like 5 bucks. I ship UPS daily and know what it costs to ship boxes of various sizes. That is why I refuse to buy from Year 1 and OPG they rape you for shipping. Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] header install problems
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List in Mexico. i know a guy who went trhough 5 502 crate motors before finding one without a bent crankshaft. Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] Web page
I say..Herb...You are a Busy Man! If your in Tampa...we need to meet up at Olde Towne...We're in Sanford (Orlando) Great Site...I'm still wishing about mine! LOL! Good to see it up and great job with your Elky and the site! Johnnie & Lisa Lawson '72 Chevelle SS "Cheaptrick" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Web page
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hi Everyone, I've just finished a new web page for my Elky. It's not real fancy but I did put some recent photos on it. Let me know what you think about the car and if everything on the page worked properly. Thanks. cYa- Herb Lumpp 1966 El Camino http://web.tampabay.rr.com/herbsworld/Elky/welcome.htm - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] Hotchkis suspension review -- long
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Dave, Thanks for the info it is quite helpful. Could you tell me what your ride height is now. Maybe measured at the frame just behind the front wheel and in front of the rear wheel. Thanks. Also does anyone know the spring rate and uninstalled height of the Hotchkis springs? Thanks R.J. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
the other Larry: where did they ship it? did you check with anyone else? would you have paid $18.00 for the gas cap and $5.00 for the shipping and handling? unfortunately i think the more the item cost the easier it is to hide the shipping and handling costs. the other other Larry
[Chevelle-List] I'm baaaacccckkkkk!!!
Hey everyone! What's new? This is Jason, formerly known as Jaybird65elc, or the artist formerly known as Jaybird, whichever you prefer. I'm back from my two month hiatus, wow, busy busy busy. But, I'm happy to finally have enough time to get back on the list. Anything exciting happen while I was gone? ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ Jason San Berdoo, So. California Jason's 1965 El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-List] Edelbrock Carb Clearance Issue ?
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Same problem occurred when I installed my new Holley 650 DP on my 327. I have a Performer RPM intake and needed the 1" spacer to gain enough clearance for the manifold vacuum connection near the distributor. Anyway, There is no need to buy anything other than a new air cleaner element. Buy the thin one that is standard for a second gen Camaro. The elements are only about 1-1&1/2" in height & should give you the clearance you need. Good Luck. Dan - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 1967 Chevelle SS=Mechanic Leaves Outside ?
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List There is one realism similar to this that I have learned whether it's my car, my house, or whatever. "I can't seem to afford better work than I can do myself." This is my line, but all are free to use it at will. ;) Dan > > I have also come to the sad realization that you cann't tell people what you > want done and how you want it done. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 1967 Chevelle SS=Mechanic Leaves Outside ?
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Pay the nice mechanic for any work he has already done and move vehicle to another shop. BUT, explain WHY you are moving to another mechanic. If he isn't willing to follow something this simple, then he has little or no regard for you as a customer. He certainly has no respect for your wishes. JMO Dan - Original Message - From: Ken's Email <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 8:48 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] 1967 Chevelle SS=Mechanic Leaves Outside ? > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Subject: 1967 (Numbers Matching) Chevelle SS > > I just returned from beach vacation. Prior to leaving > I talked with a mechanic friend of mine who is > replacing the leaking Q-Jet carb with an Edelbrock > Carb > (the subject of another Chevelle List question). > > I tell the mechanic who is an honest man, that the > Chevelle SS can't be left outside. No problem he tells > me. > > I arrive home today and the mechanic tells me that the > Edelbrock Carb with the one inch adapter does not have > enough clearance when hood is closed (see separate > list > question). OK, I call up Edelbrock and obtain tech > information. I write it down and bring it to shop to > leave with mechanic. The shop is closed, but: > > The 1967 Chevelle SS, which has apparently gathered > attention from interested buyers (as told to me by the > mechanic), is sitting outside the closed shop. The bay > inside the shop is empty. The shop is located on a > busy intersection within easy view. > > Now, have you read the stolen police alerts for > Chevelles ? > > So, I bring another vehicle and block the Chevelle in. > I will speak to the mechanic tomorrow.I leave a note. > I have contacted another shop that specializes in > classic and collectable cars and keeps cars garaged or > locked up. > > In short, if this was you what options would you > choose,re: > > a. Pay the nice mechanic for any work he has already > done and move vehicle to another shop. > > b. Allow the guy to correct the situation. > > c. Not overreact as I appear to be ? > > Let me know what you would do. > > Concerned and annoyed Ken > > > __ > 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] - 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 Sorry, my top is a manual. I'm still trying to locate the stupid hooks that attach to the shoulder wells that hold the top down when folded. I have seen electric top switches for sale on eBay, but I can't vouch for the correctness or the quality, etc. Good Luck. Dan - Original Message - From: Adam Saperstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2001 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Convertible top "tuning" > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Dan - Thanks for the earlier advice about the > convertible top work. Am still interviewing around > the area. Now I have another dilemma. The toggle > switch for the convertible is broken. I can jimmy it > around and get it to work, but only intermittenty. I > have looked in my catalogues, but only see a later > model toggle switch which will work, but will not look > right in the car. Any ideas on where to locate the > proper toggle switch or get mine fixed? Thanks -aks > > __ > 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] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] Converting to tach dash question.
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I did this on my 69, but I did have to run a couple of new wires, and add connections to the junction boxes, then retape the harness. Most of the under dash wires will work by changing the connection from lights to terminals. you will have to change your oil and temp sending unit, add new wires for tach and alt. Rich 1969 El Camino SS 396 http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=974458&a=7149718 A.C.E.S # 4277 M.C.C. #434 -Original Message- From: Mark Weber [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 6:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Converting to tach dash question. Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I recently found a tach dash with gauges to replace my warning light dash. Does anybody have experience with the wiring changes needed for this swap? Specific questions: 1. Will the wiring harness in the dash have to be changed? 2. Will the engine harness for a warning light dash work with the tach dash? If not how much is different? (I already have a warning-light engine wiring harness). 3. Will the under hood front light wiring harness be compatible? Basically I want to talk to someone who has done this. I realize there are different part numbers for harness's for different options and years. No one is able to tell me if the differences in the harness's are big or small. thanks! http://webpages.charter.net/perfmark/cars/chevelle/chevelle.htm Mark - 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] 66 windshield molding lesson learned
I have used NPD (north Carolina store) many many times, and have had nothing but good experiences with them. The Fla store (main office) is not as good. But everytime I deal with OPG there is a problem of some type, and each time I swear I will not buy from them again. Ausely's is good and Hinshaw's are great... Rich 1969 El Camino SS 396 http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=974458&a=7149718 A.C.E.S # 4277 M.C.C. #434
RE: [Chevelle-List] 66 windshield molding lesson learned
I have used NPD (north Carolina store) many many times, and have had nothing but good experiences with them. The Fla store (main office) is not as good. But everytime I deal with OPG there is a problem of some type, and each time I swear I will not buy from them again. Ausely's is good and Hinshaw's are great... This is leading to a draw between who's good and whose not...I think the best page would be a name or two (someone good to deal with) from each company. I've got two parts guys that I work with at the dealerships and another two at the two parts houses I go to regularly. These guys are the best at that location for parts in Dallas. I'd be willing to post it on my site if you guys wanna send the details in to me...this would helps us all get things from whatever vendor has the best product for us and might help alleviate the worries that accompany mail order parts chasing Kelly & Jana Hanna Red Rocks (Rust list) Two SS (Elky, Malibu & Chevelle lists)
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List They did take them back, a little hassel on the phone, but thats why I don't send Ground Up any more of my money, thats why this forum is good, we get to see who got burned, and from whom, because we all buy parts, after a while, the cream will always come to the top! Rocky Hill --- Kent Lewis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle > Mailing List > > > Rocky, > > Well, if you got burned and I got burned, how many > more will get burned ? > And why are they still selling these INFERIOR PARTS > ? > > Kent > '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 > > > - > 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]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Rocky, Well, if you got burned and I got burned, how many more will get burned ? And why are they still selling these INFERIOR PARTS ? Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I have found that trying to get info via e-mail from any of these companys is a lost venture,But on the other hand, I found that the toll free number for year-one works very well, they answer any question you might have, and it's a damn site quicker than waiting for some putz to mail you back, I have waited all week for a reply from Holley, so it doesen't matter,who you e-mail, they will make you all wait,and wait,and wait!! Rocky Hill My66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss --- "Ronald V. Mlejnek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle > Mailing List > > > My 2 cents worth. > > I am really annoyed by Year One. In my opinion, > they probably sell the > best replacement parts for chevys. They spent a lot > of time developing an > almost worthless website. When you e-mail them with > a question about a > part number and price from a catalog that is several > years old, they will > not reply. I have the impression that Year One is > in the catalog marketing > business, rather than selling parts. > > I have some programming experience in developing > websites and with very > little effort, these companies could put their > entire inventory, ie part > number, current price, and short description on the > web for practically > nothing compared to what Year One paid to develop > their worthless site. > OPG and NPD regularily send me free catalogs and so > I buy all my parts from > them. In one year, I did over $2500 worth of > business with OPG when I > completely redid the interior on my 70 Chevelle and > had some major body > work completed on my 69. > > As for Year One, I refuse do any business with them, > unless they start > helping person's who want to do business with them. > > As for e-mail orders, I have fairly good luck with > CarParts.com. first of > all, the quality is great and you can select > different manufactures at > different price for the same part. I asked them if > they had a money back, > 100% guarentee, and I finally got an e-mail from > someone there who said > that if I was not fully satisfied with their parts, > I could return them for > a complete refund with no restocking charges or > postage costs. > > Anyway, I ordered a bunch of parts and then one day, > I received something I > did not want. I told them that I wanted to return > the part for a refund > and was told there was a restocking charge and that > I would have to pay > return postage. I immediately sent the memo about > no charges if not > satisfied and got a UPS prepaid label e-mailed to me > and no charge for > returning parts plus a full refund. So when > ordering any part from anyone > on the internet, get it in writing first! > > Also, we are a small town and not a lot of choices. > An O'Reillys moved > into town and I tried them out. They carry good > brand name parts and their > prices are very competetive. Our NAPA store has > really gone downhill so I > have been doing more business with O'Reillys. > > As for Pep Boys, all one has to do is watch their TV > commercials to know > what they are. Anybody that would have the guts (or > stupidity) to sell you > a set of 4 tires for $99 is either nuts or using it > as a gimic to get you > to buy something more expensive. With the recent > Firestone fiasco on > Explorers, I could not imagine anyone driving > anywhere on a $25 tire. I > just paid $150 each for tires on my S-10 Blazer and > I know that they will > take me anywhere I want to go. > > Ron > > At 10:03 PM 07/13/2001 -0400, you wrote: > > > >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle > Mailing List > > > > > >We've also had a number of good experiences with > NPD, both in buying > >parts by phone and when dealing with their > technicians. There have been > >a few times when we've called a number of the > vendors (including Year One > >and OPG) and gotten the most information from the > NPD guys, who have been > >very couteous and helpful. I wouldn't hesitate for > a moment to deal with > >them again. As with a number of these vendors, I > believe that a lot > >depends on the person you happen to deal with on > the other end, their > >mood on that particular day and your own. > > > > JIm -69-SS396- H. > > > >P.S. As for Pep Boys, I've had good experiences > with 2 of the stores in > >my area where the staff was knowledgable and > helpful and I've had > >experiences at a 3rd store where the staff seemed > completely inept. > > > >On Thu, 12 Jul 2001 22:25:03 -0400 Bill Vander Werf > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >> > >> Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle > Mailing List > >> > > >> > >> I've dealt with the N
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Larry, I know what you speak of, Two weeks I paid the same thing from YO for a 50.00 grille emblem, I'm sure its weight was not much different than the gas cap, we as a group(Chevelle People) will get hosed on shipping no matter who you buy from, I have always recieved good parts in a timely fashion from Y-O, so I just got happy with the fact that shipping sucks big time, no matter who you buy from. Rocky Hill My66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss --- Larry Fisher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle > Mailing List > > > I got a $11.45 gas cap from YO last week, shipping > was $12.00. > - Original Message - > From: rocky hill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2001 10:22 AM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One- > > > > > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle > Mailing List > > > > > > > Year-One is the vendor of my choice, but I have > used > > Paddock, and have nothing bad to say about them! > > > > Rocky Hill > > My66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss > > > > > > > > > > --- jerry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle > > > Mailing List > > > > > > > > > > > > I have to agree that I think the person you talk > to > > > on the phone is who sets the pace for the > experience > > > you > > > ultimately have with a particular vendor. But, > of > > > course, sending wrong or damaged parts, > forgetting > > > to ship an > > > item, and inflated shipping prices is completely > > > another matter. It all boils down to CUSTOMER > > > SERVICE. I deal > > > with the place that takes care of ME. So far, I > am > > > not really thrilled with anyone! > > > > > > Right now there is an active thread going on in > Team > > > Chevelle message board about the service > provided by > > > > > > Ground Up. I have used them a few times with > mixed > > > reviews. > > > > > > I think what we need is a page for Customer > Service > > > reviews for the different vendors of parts and > > > supplies that > > > we use for our cars. Maybe I'll ad one to my > site if > > > I can figure out how to set up a form and > database. > > > > > > Has anyone used The Paddock? I know they have > been > > > around for a long time, I used them when I was > in > > > high > > > school for my first chevelle (1979). > > > > > > jerry > > > > > > > > > > > > - > > > 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] > > > > > > > - > 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]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Kent, I also had the same problem with the stock air cleaner from Ground Up, mine also did not fit! Rocky Hill --- Kent Lewis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle > Mailing List > > > I agree. With the money "we" spend on our cars, it > would be nice if there > was a list of parts "to avoid" as well as vendors > "to avoid". The more > parts I buy, the more problems I encounter with the > quality of the > reproductions. As far as Ground Up Restorations, I > do not have very nice > things to say. The parts (big block valve covers & > open element air > cleaner) that they sent me DID NOT FIT ! I could > not believe that they > market chrome BB valve covers, w/drippers and the > correct projection > "dimples" visible, but they DO NOT FIT ! The same > with the open element air > cleaner. Actually, the air cleaner fits fine, until > you try to install the > flame arrestor (wire screen for air breather) that > Ground Up sells. The > flame arrestor is perfectly round, the tube that is > welded into the base is > round also. However, the tube is cut at an angle, > which makes the hole > "oblong" and the round flame arrestor DOES NOT FIT ! > I am presently > cutting,welding, and grinding to make the flame > arrestor work. The valve > covers were sent back, (guess who pays for both > shipping cost ?). > You have to wonder...don't they even try this > stuff out to see if it fits > ? Before they sell it ? I am so disgusted with the > lack of quality in the > reproduction parts business. If you cannot make the > part correctly, don't > waste time, energy, resources, and ultimately MY > MONEY !!! > Sorry for the "soapbox", but it really ticks me > off when the catalogs say > "These exact reproduction coversblah,blah,blah" > - the caption should > read, "These covers LOOK real nice, but don't fit > for SH#T" !!" > > > Kent > '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 > > > - > 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]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Larry: and this was all there was in your order? yearone has a minimum $8.50 shipping and handling charge whether you order one item or twenty Larry
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Yeah, just the gas cap in a 10x5x5 box and $12.00 to ship it. I think that's it for me and YO and I've spent some money with them thru the years. the other Larry - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2001 1:09 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One- Larry: and this was all there was in your order? yearone has a minimum $8.50 shipping and handling charge whether you order one item or twenty Larry
Re: [Chevelle-List]Chinese "junk"
you got that :)
Re: [Chevelle-List] Convertible top "tuning"
There is a place in New York that rebuilds switches. I will look for their address. Larry
Re: [Chevelle-List]"parts review" (attn: Larry)
kent: ya so would i since i do know your address.not yet on the dual gate. I'm still waiting or debating wither to do trany swap now or after the frame off. if I do it now I could work out all the bugs and drive the car until winter. I'm still working on a convertible frame to powder coat. that I'm not sure i will use the NOS shifter. i may have to modify it (lower it) to make it fit in the stock console as you know 1965 chevelles did not come stock with hurst dual gate shifters in their consoles. where in SD are you going? if you have time hit la and stop in at all the chevelle parts stores. tons of places. Larry
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I got a $11.45 gas cap from YO last week, shipping was $12.00. - Original Message - From: rocky hill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2001 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One- > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Year-One is the vendor of my choice, but I have used > Paddock, and have nothing bad to say about them! > > Rocky Hill > My66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss > > > > > --- jerry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle > > Mailing List > > > > > > > I have to agree that I think the person you talk to > > on the phone is who sets the pace for the experience > > you > > ultimately have with a particular vendor. But, of > > course, sending wrong or damaged parts, forgetting > > to ship an > > item, and inflated shipping prices is completely > > another matter. It all boils down to CUSTOMER > > SERVICE. I deal > > with the place that takes care of ME. So far, I am > > not really thrilled with anyone! > > > > Right now there is an active thread going on in Team > > Chevelle message board about the service provided by > > > > Ground Up. I have used them a few times with mixed > > reviews. > > > > I think what we need is a page for Customer Service > > reviews for the different vendors of parts and > > supplies that > > we use for our cars. Maybe I'll ad one to my site if > > I can figure out how to set up a form and database. > > > > Has anyone used The Paddock? I know they have been > > around for a long time, I used them when I was in > > high > > school for my first chevelle (1979). > > > > jerry > > > > > > > - > > 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] > > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
don: No problem, here it is: TRUE CONNECTIONS 3848 PIERCE STREET PIERCE INDUSTRIAL PARK RIVERSIDE, CA. 92503 PHONE: 909-688-6040 / FAX 909-688-6939 [EMAIL PROTECTED] WWW.TRUE-CONNECTIONS.COM below is a little history about them as taken from their catalog: "the company was formed by Dick and Linda Brandt, husband and wife. Dick has been restoring his own chevelles for 35 years. we are dedicated to personal service, with a professional knowledge to assist in your restoration project. not only do we sell parts, but we have done many restorations in the past and can assist you with technical questions. we have installed the parts we sell and know they are of the highest quality. we pride ourselves on being able to offer NOS, GM, reproduction or previously installed parts, our brake and suspension parts are American made." i have spent lots of money with them and they have always treated me more than fair. when a used or NOS part that Dick knows i want comes in he always calls me. his prices are always right in there or better than the competion. if you do contact him please tell him i (Larry LaDuke) referred him to you. Larry
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List >People that work on the assembly line at this company (I have known >foe 27 years), will call me & say "I hate this the parts won't fit" >& we never had any trouble with yours... > >Welcome to the new screwed up world! Yep, exactly the reason I don't get a new car...I'd rather have these old ones and have to work on them every week myself rather than have something that falls apart quickly and costs half as much as my house! Kelly & Jana Hanna Red Rocks (Rust list) Two SS (Elky, Malibu & Chevelle lists) - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List]Chinese "junk"
At 01:04 PM 07/14/2001, you wrote: . they cost me three times as much but i don't have to worry about getting stuck in the middle of bum f##cked Egypt because of some Chinese "junk". Larry Hey, Chinese "junk"...that's pretty funny !!! When they call there own ships junks.well you see the irony in that! Kelly & Jana Hanna Red Rocks (Rust list) Two SS (Elky, Malibu & Chevelle lists)
Re: [Chevelle-List]Chinese "junk"
. they cost me three times as much but i don't have to worry about getting stuck in the middle of bum f##cked Egypt because of some Chinese "junk". Larry Hey, Chinese "junk"...that's pretty funny !!! Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502
Re: [Chevelle-List]"parts review" (attn: Larry)
Larry, Hopefully, we can get a "parts review" list going. I know I would use it ! As for the valve covers, I am waiting on a backorder from YearOne, (the EXPENSIVE ONES $$). Should ship around the 1st of August. Hopefully they will arrive before we leave for vacation (San Diego, CA.). Would hate to think of those $300 valve covers sitting on my front porch for 10 days !! Since I have your attention, have you installed that NOS Dual/Gate yet ? I have mine all installed, homemade brackets and all, but the shifter cable is not going to work. How long is the cable that you have ? Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502
Re: [Chevelle-List] header install problems
Josh: who is making these "crate motors"? Larry
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
i remember as a kid looking at a product and saying yeck "it's made in Japan". now i would be happy to buy a product made there. i bought some wheel bearings for my 1 ton GMC and when i got home found out they were made in China. i took them back and went to Napa. they cost me three times as much but i don't have to worry about getting stuck in the middle of bum f##cked Egypt because of some Chinese "junk". Larry
Re: [Chevelle-List] Convertible top "tuning"
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Dan - Thanks for the earlier advice about the convertible top work. Am still interviewing around the area. Now I have another dilemma. The toggle switch for the convertible is broken. I can jimmy it around and get it to work, but only intermittenty. I have looked in my catalogues, but only see a later model toggle switch which will work, but will not look right in the car. Any ideas on where to locate the proper toggle switch or get mine fixed? Thanks -aks __ 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]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Larry, How about posting the name, address & phone # of True Connections for us. Personally I save this info when someone refers a place of business that I may someday need. The best advertisement is word of mouth. Don -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Saturday, July 14, 2001 1:22 PMSubject: Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-Jerry: the paddock is ok but again kind of lame in the customer services department. I think maybe everyone should look at maybe some of the smaller (little guy) stores. most of the time you will find these are the guys who know their chevelles in an out. They eat, sleep and well "whatever "chevelles. true connections in riverside Calif. is one of those places. Dick the owner has several chevelles himself. i think you will find his prices very competive with the big guys. also he does sell used parts. i have bought 100s of dollars worth of parts from him (new & old) and have never been disappointed. i had made mention at the beginning of this subject that a review board would be nice to see about different vendors. kind of like feedback that ebay does. maybe even where the vendor could tell his side of the story. too many times we here only the buyers side and then we hear it 3 rd or 4 Th. hand? bad mouth someone and everyone hears about it, say something good and only a handful hear it Larry
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Year-One is the vendor of my choice, but I have used Paddock, and have nothing bad to say about them! Rocky Hill My66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss --- jerry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle > Mailing List > > > I have to agree that I think the person you talk to > on the phone is who sets the pace for the experience > you > ultimately have with a particular vendor. But, of > course, sending wrong or damaged parts, forgetting > to ship an > item, and inflated shipping prices is completely > another matter. It all boils down to CUSTOMER > SERVICE. I deal > with the place that takes care of ME. So far, I am > not really thrilled with anyone! > > Right now there is an active thread going on in Team > Chevelle message board about the service provided by > > Ground Up. I have used them a few times with mixed > reviews. > > I think what we need is a page for Customer Service > reviews for the different vendors of parts and > supplies that > we use for our cars. Maybe I'll ad one to my site if > I can figure out how to set up a form and database. > > Has anyone used The Paddock? I know they have been > around for a long time, I used them when I was in > high > school for my first chevelle (1979). > > jerry > > > - > 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]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List At 12:03 PM 07/14/2001 -0400, you wrote: >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > >Parts that don't fit and the captions in the catalogs are a result of >trying to >make a quick buck. These companies are just resellers. They don't care >what the products is, they just want to sell it for a profit. They don't test >it or even write the caption for it. I've seen captions that are exactly the >same as the caption in other catalogs and on the part manufacturor's web >site. > They just want to move parts. A good reseller would sell what they feel > to be >a good quality product. I for one wouldn't sell crap unless that's what I was >selling it as. If a company actually looking into the products they sold, >they would be more willing to back it up with a guarantee (which becomes >customer service). Most parts are now made in China, & used to be made in Japan, as for the "Made in USA" sticker, the laws are such that only about 10% has to be made in the USA, like the box? And if you look it up, there is a city in Japan called "USA"! [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]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List At 09:14 AM 07/14/2001 -0500, you wrote: >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > >I agree. With the money "we" spend on our cars, it would be nice if there >was a list of parts "to avoid" as well as vendors "to avoid". The more >parts I buy, the more problems I encounter with the quality of the >reproductions. Well I have owned a machine shop for 27 years & we do 100% perfect work. But in the last 4 years a lot of my work has been going to China for .10 cents on the dollar. The parts are crap & the Customers have to throw away many, but BEAN COUNTERS RULE! A worker at a big company I used to make 5,000 little (very close) parts for sent them to China, for a lot cheaper. He said China sent them 10,000 for the 5,000 part order with a note that said" Pick out the good ones" You see the part "Inspector" that has to check every one of the parts is " Overhead" & all the Bean counters see is that they saved $$.. People that work on the assembly line at this company (I have known foe 27 years), will call me & say "I hate this the parts won't fit" & we never had any trouble with yours... Welcome to the new screwed up world! [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] header install problems
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List It was worth a shot.. they can actually get a 396 crate motor, so why not a Muncie? >From: rocky hill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] header install problems >Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 13:32:25 -0700 (PDT) > > >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > >Thats what you get for trying to buy a Muncie from >Advance!! > >Rocky Hill >M66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss > > > >--- Josh Campbell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle > > Mailing List > > > > > > > Hee hee. I've got a better story than that.. This > > happened at the Advance > > Auto Parts here before they got new managment and > > got guy in there that knew > > what they were talking about. I blowed the > > tailshaft on my transmission and > > I was going to see if I couldn't buy a new tranny > > and forget about it, I was > > willing to go with a Borg Warner, as long as it > > would fit, so here is my > > story. I had my friends along with me this day, > > they had to give me a lift > > anyway :) > > > > Me: I need a Muncie 4 speed or a Borg Warner for a > > 66 Chevelle; just about > > any GM 4 speed will work, as long as it is for a 69 > > block. > > > > Dork (asst. manager at that looked like a rat): Ok > > lets see > > here.. I don't see it on the computer > > let me check the book. Is > > it a Turbo 350? > > > > Me: No, I have a Muncie M22 4 speed, thats an > > automatic. > > > > Dork: Ok how about a TH 350? > > > > Me: No, thats also an automatic, I have a Muncie. > > > > Dork: A Turbo 400? > > > > Me (patiently, but beginning to loose my cool): No, > > another automatic, I > > need a 4 speed. > > > > Dork: A TH400? > > > > Me: No, automatic. > > > > Dork: AHA! A Powerglide, thats it isn't it? > > > > Me (thats it, this moron messed with the wrong guy > > on the wrong day): NO, > > NO, NO, I want a 4 speed.. You know a stick, a > > manual, a gear grinder > > whatever the Hell you call it you Jackass! In a > > Manual (I stressed manual) > > car you have instead of 2 pedels you have three, and > > its not an emergency > > brake!!! When you have one of these you have to > > push in the far left big > > pedel to cahnge your gears, in my case I go 1,2,3,4 > > to go forward and all > > the way over to the left and up to get to reverse!! > > I DO NOT HAVE A GD > > AUTOMATIC!! All the transmissions you have just > > named are AUTOMATICS, > > prabably like whatever POS you drive, do you now > > understand what I am > > talking about? > > > > Moron: Oh, we don't carry those, we can get one for > > a Mustang though. > > > > Me: FU (then I stormed out with my giggling > > best buds right behind) > > > > That right there made me not step a foot back in the > > place until one of my > > friends got a job there and I knew he knew what he > > was talking about, not to > > mention he would give me his employee discount on > > the more expensive stuff. > > Josh > > 66SS396 > > > > > > >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] header install > > problems > > >Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 23:56:07 EDT > > > > > > > > >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle > > Mailing List > > > > > > > > > >i hope it wasn't pep boys. those people are about > > the dumbest around. at > > >the stores around here, they don't know how to look > > up something as simple > > >as > > >a fuel pump or a gasket. i went and asked for a > > big block oil pan gasket > > >and > > >the kid didn't know what a big block was. he > > thought it was a 305. i just > > >had to shake my head and said that isn't a big > > block is it. > > > > > >Tom > > > > > > >- > > >To Unsubscribe please visit > > www.chevelles.net/list.html > > >To start a new topic, send mail to: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > >_ > > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at > > http://explorer.msn.com > > > > > > >- > > 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]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Kent: good idea on the review of parts. Maybe we all could email al and ask him if a site could be set up on team chevelle? when it comes to reproduction parts, I have seen some nicer than NOS and then I've seen some I wouldn't put on a f##d. Did you ever find a set of valve covers? Larry
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Jerry: the paddock is ok but again kind of lame in the customer services department. I think maybe everyone should look at maybe some of the smaller (little guy) stores. most of the time you will find these are the guys who know their chevelles in an out. They eat, sleep and well "whatever "chevelles. true connections in riverside Calif. is one of those places. Dick the owner has several chevelles himself. i think you will find his prices very competive with the big guys. also he does sell used parts. i have bought 100s of dollars worth of parts from him (new & old) and have never been disappointed. i had made mention at the beginning of this subject that a review board would be nice to see about different vendors. kind of like feedback that ebay does. maybe even where the vendor could tell his side of the story. too many times we here only the buyers side and then we hear it 3 rd or 4 Th. hand? bad mouth someone and everyone hears about it, say something good and only a handful hear it Larry
Re: [Chevelle-List] GM 383 motor
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Isn't it funny that when you try to tear something up it never does it? But by Hell you take that stupid thing out someplace that you are either showing off, or you really don't want it to break down and it does. I don't understand machines that much, why do they do that? I had my Jeep pull a stunt like that to me jumped it at least 50 times off this ramp by myself with noone watching, then one day I did it with my brother watching and the frame cracked!! Josh >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] GM 383 motor >Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 08:00:47 EDT > > >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > >I use a 4 door 350 Nova to beat around in the back field. Donuts, I have >even videotape me doing a burnout on plywood with it. B4 that i used to do >it to a 84 chrysler new yorker. i tried like hell to blow it up but it >just >wouldn't go. Cut off the exhaust, netral dropped it, 180s, power sliding >into trees. car always started right up too. > >Tom > >- >To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html >To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] 300 Deluxe (was: A question)
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Real cars have metal dashboards! Exactly, I mean its just no fun when you pull the "smell my dash, I got the new scented Armor All" stunt with a vehicle that is going to not bust your unsusptecting passengers nose :) (I know its' mean but it is still funny I fell for it when I was little) Josh >From: "Robert B. King" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] 300 Deluxe (was: A question) >Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 08:04:19 -0400 > > >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > >My first car was a 67 300 2dr sedan. 230 inch 6 cyl, 3 spd rubber floor >mats. It was a pretty cool car and would make a really great driver today. > > >Bob > > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Josh Campbell >Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 11:59 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 300 Deluxe (was: A question) > > > >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > >Yeah rubber mats, manual steering, radio delete, maybe heater delete >that would just be a cool car. Thats my kind of car. >Josh > > >- >To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html >To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] header install problems
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I almost bought one of those 6 speed powerglides, oh yeah I wanted a manual :)~~ By the way I fogot to say welcome back to the list. Josh >From: Tigergutt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] header install problems >Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 14:21:13 +0200 (CEST) > > >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > >Josh, you were looking for an automatic, right ??? >Laughing (a lot) >yuo make the smile come back on my face, it has been a bad >day in the office. > >--- Josh Campbell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> skrev: > > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing > > List > > > > > > > Hee hee. I've got a better story than that.. This > > happened at the Advance > > Auto Parts here before they got new managment and got guy > > in there that knew > > what they were talking about. I blowed the tailshaft on > > my transmission and > > I was going to see if I couldn't buy a new tranny and > > forget about it, I was > > willing to go with a Borg Warner, as long as it would > > fit, so here is my > > story. I had my friends along with me this day, they had > > to give me a lift > > anyway :) > > > > Me: I need a Muncie 4 speed or a Borg Warner for a 66 > > Chevelle; just about > > any GM 4 speed will work, as long as it is for a 69 > > block. > > > > Dork (asst. manager at that looked like a rat): Ok lets > > see > > here.. I don't see it on the computer let me > > check the book. Is > > it a Turbo 350? > > > > Me: No, I have a Muncie M22 4 speed, thats an automatic. > > > > Dork: Ok how about a TH 350? > > > > Me: No, thats also an automatic, I have a Muncie. > > > > Dork: A Turbo 400? > > > > Me (patiently, but beginning to loose my cool): No, > > another automatic, I > > need a 4 speed. > > > > Dork: A TH400? > > > > Me: No, automatic. > > > > Dork: AHA! A Powerglide, thats it isn't it? > > > > Me (thats it, this moron messed with the wrong guy on the > > wrong day): NO, > > NO, NO, I want a 4 speed.. You know a stick, a manual, a > > gear grinder > > whatever the Hell you call it you Jackass! In a Manual (I > > stressed manual) > > car you have instead of 2 pedels you have three, and its > > not an emergency > > brake!!! When you have one of these you have to push in > > the far left big > > pedel to cahnge your gears, in my case I go 1,2,3,4 to go > > forward and all > > the way over to the left and up to get to reverse!! I DO > > NOT HAVE A GD > > AUTOMATIC!! All the transmissions you have just named > > are AUTOMATICS, > > prabably like whatever POS you drive, do you now > > understand what I am > > talking about? > > > > Moron: Oh, we don't carry those, we can get one for a > > Mustang though. > > > > Me: FU (then I stormed out with my giggling best > > buds right behind) > > > > That right there made me not step a foot back in the > > place until one of my > > friends got a job there and I knew he knew what he was > > talking about, not to > > mention he would give me his employee discount on the > > more expensive stuff. > > Josh > > 66SS396 > > > > > > >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] header install problems > > >Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 23:56:07 EDT > > > > > > > > >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing > > List > > > > > > > > > >i hope it wasn't pep boys. those people are about the > > dumbest around. at > > >the stores around here, they don't know how to look up > > something as simple > > >as > > >a fuel pump or a gasket. i went and asked for a big > > block oil pan gasket > > >and > > >the kid didn't know what a big block was. he thought it > > was a 305. i just > > >had to shake my head and said that isn't a big block is > > it. > > > > > >Tom > > > > > >- > > >To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > > >To start a new topic, send mail to: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > >_ > > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at > > http://explorer.msn.com > > > > > > - > > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > > To start a new topic, send mail to: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >= >André > >__ >Do You Yahoo!? >Organiser sammenkomsten på http://no.invites.yahoo.com > >- >To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html >To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] GM 383 motor
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I just wish it was just a story about the parts store. I still get mad every time I think about it. Josh >From: Kelly Hanna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] GM 383 motor >Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 08:04:53 -0500 > > >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > >>Thanks Josh. Great story and a good laugh. What a wonderful way to start >>my day. > >Both were good...I like the parts store one best > > >Kelly & Jana Hanna >Red Rocks (Rust list) >Two SS (Elky, Malibu & Chevelle lists) > > > > > > >- >To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html >To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Straight exhaust
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I personally like the loud 'n proud sound, thats why I run the cherry bombs, great idle, excellent sound from dead stop to WFO (wide freakin' open), and barley quiet 'nuff to keep legal. As for an H pipe, I don't have one on my car, I know its supposed to level out the the sound on each side of the car, I don't really know much more about it though. I think sometime or another, I am going to install one, probably when I eventually stick in some headers (I dread that). Josh 66SS396 >From: Kelly Hanna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Straight exhaust >Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 06:59:36 -0500 > >At 09:16 PM 07/13/2001, you wrote: >>I remember someone posting a msg awhile back saying that it was a mistake >>to have straight pipes coming off the headers. >>Like you needed two bends or something to keep it from resonating...anyone >>remember this? Reason I ask is cuz I want to put straight pipes off my >>headers to two flowmasters(2-chamber) with turndowns right before the >>differential. Anyone see any major problems with doing that? Oh, I do >>want it loud. >>Also, how important is an H-pipe, and what is it's purpose? > >That would sound great at idle, but as I found out with the full exhaust, >Flowmaster 2 chambers sound like crap at WOT...Next time I redo an exhaust, >I'll be going with quieter mufflers that sound good at all rpm ranges > > >Kelly & Jana Hanna >Red Rocks (Rust list) >Two SS (Elky, Malibu & Chevelle lists) > > > > _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 1967 Chevelle SS=Mechanic Leaves Outside ?
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I have also come to the sad realization that you cann't tell people what you want done and how you want it done. Now if you stood over thier back all day long you just might get it done the way you want it done. Personally I like the idea of "stealing" your car back and wait for the guy to get at the shop then call and ask how the car is coming. I am sure you could do the carb swap yourself, I am by no means anything close to a good mechanic (I can make it run, running right and just running are two different things for me) and I have performed many carb swaps myself, it is most of the time an on/off/on procedure and if it is a new carb, it works great right out of the box, just follow the idiot proof directions and you are set, then have one of your good tuning buddys to get it all set right. You will have alot more sense of accomplishment knowing you did it yourself.. no matter how bloody your knuckles end up ;-) Josh 66SS396 >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 1967 Chevelle SS=Mechanic Leaves Outside ? >Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 00:14:18 EDT > > >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > >If it had been me I would have went and got my trailer and taken it home >that >day. But then again I would have done the carb swap myself. One thing I >have learned is that things usually don't happen the way intended when you >need someone else to do something for you. At least from my experiences >with >the 70. I needed 2 things done that I couldn't do myself, paint and >headliner. The painter left the car outside, it rained, now there is some >rust bubbling through. The headliner guy, I am still battling in court. >He >put a big dent in the door, put it in writing that he would pay for >damages, >until he saw the $750 bill. > >Tom > >- >To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html >To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Parts that don't fit and the captions in the catalogs are a result of trying to make a quick buck. These companies are just resellers. They don't care what the products is, they just want to sell it for a profit. They don't test it or even write the caption for it. I've seen captions that are exactly the same as the caption in other catalogs and on the part manufacturor's web site. They just want to move parts. A good reseller would sell what they feel to be a good quality product. I for one wouldn't sell crap unless that's what I was selling it as. If a company actually looking into the products they sold, they would be more willing to back it up with a guarantee (which becomes customer service). I have used the Paddock and didn't have any trouble with them. The best thing about them is when you are on hold, it's like a half hour commercial for them and it has that funky echo for effect or something. "The Paddock, the leader in to your door parts parts parts." Tim. Proud Owner: '69 Chevelle On 14-Jul-2001 Kent Lewis wrote: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > I agree. With the money "we" spend on our cars, it would be nice if there > was a list of parts "to avoid" as well as vendors "to avoid". The more > parts I buy, the more problems I encounter with the quality of the > reproductions. As far as Ground Up Restorations, I do not have very nice > things to say. The parts (big block valve covers & open element air > cleaner) that they sent me DID NOT FIT ! I could not believe that they > market chrome BB valve covers, w/drippers and the correct projection > "dimples" visible, but they DO NOT FIT ! The same with the open element air > cleaner. Actually, the air cleaner fits fine, until you try to install the > flame arrestor (wire screen for air breather) that Ground Up sells. The > flame arrestor is perfectly round, the tube that is welded into the base is > round also. However, the tube is cut at an angle, which makes the hole > "oblong" and the round flame arrestor DOES NOT FIT ! I am presently > cutting,welding, and grinding to make the flame arrestor work. The valve > covers were sent back, (guess who pays for both shipping cost ?). > You have to wonder...don't they even try this stuff out to see if it fits > ? Before they sell it ? I am so disgusted with the lack of quality in the > reproduction parts business. If you cannot make the part correctly, don't > waste time, energy, resources, and ultimately MY MONEY !!! > Sorry for the "soapbox", but it really ticks me off when the catalogs say > "These exact reproduction coversblah,blah,blah" - the caption should > read, "These covers LOOK real nice, but don't fit for SH#T" !!" > > > Kent > '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 > > > - > 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]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I agree. With the money "we" spend on our cars, it would be nice if there was a list of parts "to avoid" as well as vendors "to avoid". The more parts I buy, the more problems I encounter with the quality of the reproductions. As far as Ground Up Restorations, I do not have very nice things to say. The parts (big block valve covers & open element air cleaner) that they sent me DID NOT FIT ! I could not believe that they market chrome BB valve covers, w/drippers and the correct projection "dimples" visible, but they DO NOT FIT ! The same with the open element air cleaner. Actually, the air cleaner fits fine, until you try to install the flame arrestor (wire screen for air breather) that Ground Up sells. The flame arrestor is perfectly round, the tube that is welded into the base is round also. However, the tube is cut at an angle, which makes the hole "oblong" and the round flame arrestor DOES NOT FIT ! I am presently cutting,welding, and grinding to make the flame arrestor work. The valve covers were sent back, (guess who pays for both shipping cost ?). You have to wonder...don't they even try this stuff out to see if it fits ? Before they sell it ? I am so disgusted with the lack of quality in the reproduction parts business. If you cannot make the part correctly, don't waste time, energy, resources, and ultimately MY MONEY !!! Sorry for the "soapbox", but it really ticks me off when the catalogs say "These exact reproduction coversblah,blah,blah" - the caption should read, "These covers LOOK real nice, but don't fit for SH#T" !!" Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Edelbrock Carb Clearance Issue ?=thanks
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Dave: Thanks. As the Manager of the Edelbrock Tech Line told me, your only adding one inch spacer to an Edelbrock Carb that is the same height as the Q-Jet. So, you get a lower profile air cleaner kit ? Duh. Ken --- Dave Corgill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle > Mailing List > > > At 09:52 PM 07/13/2001 -0700, you wrote: > > > > >The mechanic tells me that when you add the one > inch > >adapter plate kit (# 2697)and the Edelbrock Carb > 1411, > >there is no room to add chrome cleaner without > hitting > >the bottom of hood ? > > > >I called Edelbrock tech line. They are surprised > since > >the Edelbrock 1411 is the same or near same height > as > >the Q-Jet, so your adding one inch with the adapter > >plate. Not enough clearance height ? The chrome air > >cleaner assembly is not the original air cleaner > >assembly, so maybe you need a low profile air > cleaner > >assembly. > > When I did this I went to a thinner filter, from a 2 > 1/2" > to a 2". I have just the chrome 14" open air > cleaner. > That's the easy way. > > > > [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] __ 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]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Jerry, Personally, I've used the Paddock once in the past year (to buy a replacement speedo cable for my 69) and had no problem with them. Jim -69-SS396- H. On Sat, 14 Jul 2001 07:43:29 -0400 jerry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > I have to agree that I think the person you talk to on the phone is > who sets the pace for the experience you > ultimately have with a particular vendor. But, of course, sending > wrong or damaged parts, forgetting to ship an > item, and inflated shipping prices is completely another matter. It > all boils down to CUSTOMER SERVICE. I deal > with the place that takes care of ME. So far, I am not really > thrilled with anyone! > > Right now there is an active thread going on in Team Chevelle > message board about the service provided by > Ground Up. I have used them a few times with mixed reviews. > > I think what we need is a page for Customer Service reviews for the > different vendors of parts and supplies that > we use for our cars. Maybe I'll ad one to my site if I can figure > out how to set up a form and database. > > Has anyone used The Paddock? I know they have been around for a long > time, I used them when I was in high > school for my first chevelle (1979). > > jerry > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I ditto Ron's sentiments about Year One exactly! Their shipping charges is what finally sent me over the edge with them. The Paddock now gets my cash... so far so good, and they are 45 minutes away. "Ronald V. Mlejnek" wrote: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > My 2 cents worth. > > I am really annoyed by Year One. In my opinion, they probably sell the > best replacement parts for chevys. They spent a lot of time developing an > almost worthless website. When you e-mail them with a question about a > part number and price from a catalog that is several years old, they will > not reply. I have the impression that Year One is in the catalog marketing > business, rather than selling parts. > > I have some programming experience in developing websites and with very > little effort, these companies could put their entire inventory, ie part > number, current price, and short description on the web for practically > nothing compared to what Year One paid to develop their worthless site. > OPG and NPD regularily send me free catalogs and so I buy all my parts from > them. In one year, I did over $2500 worth of business with OPG when I > completely redid the interior on my 70 Chevelle and had some major body > work completed on my 69. > > As for Year One, I refuse do any business with them, unless they start > helping person's who want to do business with them. > > As for e-mail orders, I have fairly good luck with CarParts.com. first of > all, the quality is great and you can select different manufactures at > different price for the same part. I asked them if they had a money back, > 100% guarentee, and I finally got an e-mail from someone there who said > that if I was not fully satisfied with their parts, I could return them for > a complete refund with no restocking charges or postage costs. > > Anyway, I ordered a bunch of parts and then one day, I received something I > did not want. I told them that I wanted to return the part for a refund > and was told there was a restocking charge and that I would have to pay > return postage. I immediately sent the memo about no charges if not > satisfied and got a UPS prepaid label e-mailed to me and no charge for > returning parts plus a full refund. So when ordering any part from anyone > on the internet, get it in writing first! > > Also, we are a small town and not a lot of choices. An O'Reillys moved > into town and I tried them out. They carry good brand name parts and their > prices are very competetive. Our NAPA store has really gone downhill so I > have been doing more business with O'Reillys. > > As for Pep Boys, all one has to do is watch their TV commercials to know > what they are. Anybody that would have the guts (or stupidity) to sell you > a set of 4 tires for $99 is either nuts or using it as a gimic to get you > to buy something more expensive. With the recent Firestone fiasco on > Explorers, I could not imagine anyone driving anywhere on a $25 tire. I > just paid $150 each for tires on my S-10 Blazer and I know that they will > take me anywhere I want to go. > > Ron > > At 10:03 PM 07/13/2001 -0400, you wrote: > > > >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > > > >We've also had a number of good experiences with NPD, both in buying > >parts by phone and when dealing with their technicians. There have been > >a few times when we've called a number of the vendors (including Year One > >and OPG) and gotten the most information from the NPD guys, who have been > >very couteous and helpful. I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to deal with > >them again. As with a number of these vendors, I believe that a lot > >depends on the person you happen to deal with on the other end, their > >mood on that particular day and your own. > > > > JIm -69-SS396- H. > > > >P.S. As for Pep Boys, I've had good experiences with 2 of the stores in > >my area where the staff was knowledgable and helpful and I've had > >experiences at a 3rd store where the staff seemed completely inept. > > > >On Thu, 12 Jul 2001 22:25:03 -0400 Bill Vander Werf > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >> > >> Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > >> > >> > >> I've dealt with the NPD store in Ocala, Florida. I travel past there > >> quite often so I am able to stop in and save freight. I've always > >> found > >> the people there to be friendly and knowledgeable. I found they have > >> some things that Year One doesn't have and I can pick things up > >> immediately. I have had good experiences with both NPD and Year One. > >> I > >> haven't had any dealings with OPG. > >> > >
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I've used Paddock a couple of times & found them to be very friendly, knowledgeable & efficient. Don -Original Message- From: jerry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Saturday, July 14, 2001 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One- > >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > >I have to agree that I think the person you talk to on the phone is who sets the pace for the experience you >ultimately have with a particular vendor. But, of course, sending wrong or damaged parts, forgetting to ship an >item, and inflated shipping prices is completely another matter. It all boils down to CUSTOMER SERVICE. I deal >with the place that takes care of ME. So far, I am not really thrilled with anyone! > >Right now there is an active thread going on in Team Chevelle message board about the service provided by >Ground Up. I have used them a few times with mixed reviews. > >I think what we need is a page for Customer Service reviews for the different vendors of parts and supplies that >we use for our cars. Maybe I'll ad one to my site if I can figure out how to set up a form and database. > >Has anyone used The Paddock? I know they have been around for a long time, I used them when I was in high >school for my first chevelle (1979). > >jerry > > >- >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] Straight exhaust
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List This may be off subject, but does anyone know what type of muffler system is used on the new Corvettes and possibly Camaroes. A new Corvette drove past my house the other day while I was working on my car and that was the greatest sounding "stock" pipes I've ever heard on a car. They were not "loud", but had a very healthy sound without just making a bunch of noise. Just curious. At 10:53 PM 07/13/2001 EDT, you wrote: > >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > >Flowmaster make a complete dual system with an H-Pipe for 68-72 chevelles. >It's like 200 bucks. I have it on my 70 and it sounds great behind the 454. >I remember that my uncle had straight pipes on his Firebird and it did >resonate. He ended up puttin an s-pipe on the headers. I would use the same >set i have if you want it loud. flowmaster H-pipe system with 40 series >mufflers. It's not that bad in the cab when cruising at 55-60 mph. It only >real loud inside when accelerating from a dead stop. > >- >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] 1967 Chevelle SS=Mechanic Leaves Outside ?
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List This is exactly what I would do. Bill Vander Werf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > I'd steal your car back yourself before someone else beats you to it. Then > call the guy up the next day that he's open and ask him how your car's coming > along. > > Yikes. > > David > '69 El Camino, not yet too pretty to leave outside, but I'm working on it. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List My 2 cents worth. I am really annoyed by Year One. In my opinion, they probably sell the best replacement parts for chevys. They spent a lot of time developing an almost worthless website. When you e-mail them with a question about a part number and price from a catalog that is several years old, they will not reply. I have the impression that Year One is in the catalog marketing business, rather than selling parts. I have some programming experience in developing websites and with very little effort, these companies could put their entire inventory, ie part number, current price, and short description on the web for practically nothing compared to what Year One paid to develop their worthless site. OPG and NPD regularily send me free catalogs and so I buy all my parts from them. In one year, I did over $2500 worth of business with OPG when I completely redid the interior on my 70 Chevelle and had some major body work completed on my 69. As for Year One, I refuse do any business with them, unless they start helping person's who want to do business with them. As for e-mail orders, I have fairly good luck with CarParts.com. first of all, the quality is great and you can select different manufactures at different price for the same part. I asked them if they had a money back, 100% guarentee, and I finally got an e-mail from someone there who said that if I was not fully satisfied with their parts, I could return them for a complete refund with no restocking charges or postage costs. Anyway, I ordered a bunch of parts and then one day, I received something I did not want. I told them that I wanted to return the part for a refund and was told there was a restocking charge and that I would have to pay return postage. I immediately sent the memo about no charges if not satisfied and got a UPS prepaid label e-mailed to me and no charge for returning parts plus a full refund. So when ordering any part from anyone on the internet, get it in writing first! Also, we are a small town and not a lot of choices. An O'Reillys moved into town and I tried them out. They carry good brand name parts and their prices are very competetive. Our NAPA store has really gone downhill so I have been doing more business with O'Reillys. As for Pep Boys, all one has to do is watch their TV commercials to know what they are. Anybody that would have the guts (or stupidity) to sell you a set of 4 tires for $99 is either nuts or using it as a gimic to get you to buy something more expensive. With the recent Firestone fiasco on Explorers, I could not imagine anyone driving anywhere on a $25 tire. I just paid $150 each for tires on my S-10 Blazer and I know that they will take me anywhere I want to go. Ron At 10:03 PM 07/13/2001 -0400, you wrote: > >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > >We've also had a number of good experiences with NPD, both in buying >parts by phone and when dealing with their technicians. There have been >a few times when we've called a number of the vendors (including Year One >and OPG) and gotten the most information from the NPD guys, who have been >very couteous and helpful. I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to deal with >them again. As with a number of these vendors, I believe that a lot >depends on the person you happen to deal with on the other end, their >mood on that particular day and your own. > > JIm -69-SS396- H. > >P.S. As for Pep Boys, I've had good experiences with 2 of the stores in >my area where the staff was knowledgable and helpful and I've had >experiences at a 3rd store where the staff seemed completely inept. > >On Thu, 12 Jul 2001 22:25:03 -0400 Bill Vander Werf ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >> >> Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List >> >> >> I've dealt with the NPD store in Ocala, Florida. I travel past there >> quite often so I am able to stop in and save freight. I've always >> found >> the people there to be friendly and knowledgeable. I found they have >> some things that Year One doesn't have and I can pick things up >> immediately. I have had good experiences with both NPD and Year One. >> I >> haven't had any dealings with OPG. >> >> Bill Vander Werf >> >> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >> > I've purchased items from NPD for the last 3 years, have had >> returns >> > and >> > nothing but good things to say about them. Helpful and easy to >> work >> > with. >> >> >> >> - >> To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html >> To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! >Juno offers
Re: [Chevelle-List]OPG - NPD - Year One-
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I have to agree that I think the person you talk to on the phone is who sets the pace for the experience you ultimately have with a particular vendor. But, of course, sending wrong or damaged parts, forgetting to ship an item, and inflated shipping prices is completely another matter. It all boils down to CUSTOMER SERVICE. I deal with the place that takes care of ME. So far, I am not really thrilled with anyone! Right now there is an active thread going on in Team Chevelle message board about the service provided by Ground Up. I have used them a few times with mixed reviews. I think what we need is a page for Customer Service reviews for the different vendors of parts and supplies that we use for our cars. Maybe I'll ad one to my site if I can figure out how to set up a form and database. Has anyone used The Paddock? I know they have been around for a long time, I used them when I was in high school for my first chevelle (1979). jerry - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Straight exhaust
At 09:16 PM 07/13/2001, you wrote: I remember someone posting a msg awhile back saying that it was a mistake to have straight pipes coming off the headers. Like you needed two bends or something to keep it from resonating...anyone remember this? Reason I ask is cuz I want to put straight pipes off my headers to two flowmasters(2-chamber) with turndowns right before the differential. Anyone see any major problems with doing that? Oh, I do want it loud. Also, how important is an H-pipe, and what is it's purpose? That would sound great at idle, but as I found out with the full exhaust, Flowmaster 2 chambers sound like crap at WOT...Next time I redo an exhaust, I'll be going with quieter mufflers that sound good at all rpm ranges Kelly & Jana Hanna Red Rocks (Rust list) Two SS (Elky, Malibu & Chevelle lists)
Re: [Chevelle-List] Chevelle parts
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Herb, Been there and seen all those cars. This place does exsist and is around the Troupe, Texas area. The address is correct. Bring some cash etc. cause its NOS and you pay for what you get. Super nice guy and I had a great time just visiting with Mike and his wife while I was there. Spent some money and four hours visiting and looking. Dwaine 66SS - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 1967 Chevelle SS=Mechanic Leaves Outside ?
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Kem, I would pick . A.. You definitely don't want this guy working on your car, but it's not worth the hassles you'll have by not paying him. Just pay him, tell him in blunt terms why you will never do business with him again & take the car elsewhere. As far as the air cleaner, all you probably need is to change to a low profile cleaner. Don > >Subject: 1967 (Numbers Matching) Chevelle SS > >I just returned from beach vacation. Prior to leaving >I talked with a mechanic friend of mine who is >replacing the leaking Q-Jet carb with an Edelbrock >Carb >(the subject of another Chevelle List question). > >I tell the mechanic who is an honest man, that the >Chevelle SS can't be left outside. No problem he tells >me. > >I arrive home today and the mechanic tells me that the >Edelbrock Carb with the one inch adapter does not have >enough clearance when hood is closed (see separate >list >question). OK, I call up Edelbrock and obtain tech >information. I write it down and bring it to shop to >leave with mechanic. The shop is closed, but: > >The 1967 Chevelle SS, which has apparently gathered >attention from interested buyers (as told to me by the >mechanic), is sitting outside the closed shop. The bay >inside the shop is empty. The shop is located on a >busy intersection within easy view. > >Now, have you read the stolen police alerts for >Chevelles ? > >So, I bring another vehicle and block the Chevelle in. >I will speak to the mechanic tomorrow.I leave a note. >I have contacted another shop that specializes in >classic and collectable cars and keeps cars garaged or >locked up. > >In short, if this was you what options would you >choose,re: > >a. Pay the nice mechanic for any work he has already >done and move vehicle to another shop. > >b. Allow the guy to correct the situation. > >c. Not overreact as I appear to be ? > >Let me know what you would do. > >Concerned and annoyed Ken > > 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] 66 windshield molding lesson learned
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Bob, Dwaine here out of KC/KS. I was down visiting Mike for a 66 SS hood and to attend the Dalls swap meet. He had one 66SS that had a very small rust spot near the rear of the passenger scoop area. Hood was repainted and I was unsure what else might be under the paint etc. Price and condition did not fit my needs. He does have an NOS 67 SS hood and I didn't aske the price etc. since it was not what I was needing. If that or those are the years you are looking for. Dwaine 66SS - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
