[Chevelle-List] 19661966 Chevelle SS230 - The model not supposed to exist
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hello Folks, I though this info might be of intrest. I have a 66 Chevelle "SS230" - yes it's not supposed to exist but it does. Anyhow I have composed a page with some info regarding this model - please point your browser to http://www.geocities.com/chevelle_ss230/ . Yes, I'm selling the car but I thought it would be nice to write and tell about this special model anyway. Cheers __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1 - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Checking engine oiling
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Keith, If your gauge showed you had good oil pressure and you wiped out two lobes on a new cam it was more than likely caused by improper break in of the new cam. When you assemble the motor the lobes of the cam and the bottoms of the new lifters should be liberally coated with moly grease. Then, when you start the motor up for the first time it should be run at no less than 2000 RPM and not held at a steady speed for at least 20 minutes. It should especially not be allowed to idle during this time. This allows the cam and lifters to break in without galling against each other. If this step is left out when you first fire up an engine with a new flat tappet (not a roller) cam it's highly likely you will eat up a lobe or two in no time flat. Bill Vander Werf Keith Cooper wrote: > I am wanting to check the oiling of my engine because I have had some > camshaft problems. When I prime the motor before I start it, will I > see the oil coming throught the pushrods. I want to see if I have a > blocked oil hole in one or more of the lifter bores. I was thinking > about priming the motor before I put the intake manifold on so I can > see how will the motor is oiling. Will I see the oil pumping to the > top of the motor when I prime it. I am not sure if the oil will pass > through the lifters when the lifters are not on the base circle of the > camshaft which is when the lifters gets pumped back up.Anyone know > about [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Installing inner fenders? (69)
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List The clips go on the fender lip. Bill Vander Werf Michael Pell wrote: > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Does the outer lip of the inner fender go inside or outside (above or > below) of the lip of the fender. > In other words, does the clip go onto the fender lip? Or onto the inner > fender? > > Thanks! > > -- > Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com > and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html > Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold) > Time Flies: "It's funny how you can watch a clock and time seems to > stand still. But turn away, and you have to measure time with a > calendar rather than a clock." mjp > > - > 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] Carburetor questions
My answer is the guy's a moron. It isn't the only book out there but I myself believe Paul Hurd does a fine job. Alan Colvin is in my book writes the best books. Larry
Re: [Chevelle-List] Another VIN Question
At 11:28 PM 11/20/2001, you wrote: Bill Call General Motors Communication center in Oshawa Ontario,@1-800 263-3777 and ask for the Historical data department.The fellow who does all the research on Canadian built cars,and American built cars that sold in Canada brand new is George Zapora.you give him the Vin number and your Visa number and if your car was built here ,in about four weeks after you talk to him you are one happy guy when the post man delivers a big envelope to you.It is amazing the stuff they have kept on old micro feesh on our cars.The last time I had one done it cost about $45 Canadian,so about $30 US.If the 1-800 number does not work in the States then ask the long Distant Operator to give you General motors of Canada Limited on 1908 Colonel Sam Drive,Oshawa Ontario's phone Number. Too bad the US didn't see fit to keep track of all the Chevelle related info...they could be making a fortune sending out the info to collectors and restorers..The last year they counted Super Sport Elkys was in 197812,027 of them [the "just stripes and wheels" models, yes, but they did have the same motor as the Z/28 (LM-1...170 hp) available]. Kelly C. Hanna
Re: [Chevelle-List] Another VIN Question
Bill Call General Motors Communication center in Oshawa Ontario,@1-800 263-3777 and ask for the Historical data department.The fellow who does all the research on Canadian built cars,and American built cars that sold in Canada brand new is George Zapora.you give him the Vin number and your Visa number and if your car was built here ,in about four weeks after you talk to him you are one happy guy when the post man delivers a big envelope to you.It is amazing the stuff they have kept on old micro feesh on our cars.The last time I had one done it cost about $45 Canadian,so about $30 US.If the 1-800 number does not work in the States then ask the long Distant Operator to give you General motors of Canada Limited on 1908 Colonel Sam Drive,Oshawa Ontario's phone Number. Good luck Grant - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 5:00 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Another VIN Question Thanks to all who helped with the last question. Ended up the guy had really lost the cowl tag... easy replacement. I just received another email from another Chevelle owner..(please see below). Thanks in advance for your help. Donnie Gates --- HI, My name is Bill, and I recently bought a '70 SS clone from a guy I have known for 25 years (he had the car that long too). When I bought the car, it never occured to me to check the VIN tag in the dash. I have now discovered that the tag is gone. He said the tag was lost when the car was in the body shop, and they replaced the windshield. I have since learned that many people have problems with the tag when they replace the windshield. Nevertheless, I am now trying to verify the car to the title. It is a Canadian car (according to the title VIN, which does not have an alpha charachter in it). Anyway, I have looked in the places suggested by local law enforcement veterans, but I have not had any luck. I figured that perhaps someone in your club who has done a frame-off has laid eyes on such "hidden" numbers, and could direct me. It would be helpful to have an exact location and number size. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Re: [Chevelle-List] Another VIN Question
If you need to find out about Canadian Cars check with The Canadian Classic Chevelle & Beaumonts. They searched out my 66 and the 69 I just finished.They will get back to you. Follow link and go into Resouces. http://cdnclassics.chevelles.net/ DaveIngersoll,OntarioMy web site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 8:00 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Another VIN Question Thanks to all who helped with the last question. Ended up the guy had really lost the cowl tag... easy replacement. I just received another email from another Chevelle owner..(please see below). Thanks in advance for your help. Donnie Gates --- HI, My name is Bill, and I recently bought a '70 SS clone from a guy I have known for 25 years (he had the car that long too). When I bought the car, it never occured to me to check the VIN tag in the dash. I have now discovered that the tag is gone. He said the tag was lost when the car was in the body shop, and they replaced the windshield. I have since learned that many people have problems with the tag when they replace the windshield. Nevertheless, I am now trying to verify the car to the title. It is a Canadian car (according to the title VIN, which does not have an alpha charachter in it). Anyway, I have looked in the places suggested by local law enforcement veterans, but I have not had any luck. I figured that perhaps someone in your club who has done a frame-off has laid eyes on such "hidden" numbers, and could direct me. It would be helpful to have an exact location and number size. Any help is greatly appreciated.
[Chevelle-List] Maryland Chevelle Club .... New website address
Due to circumstances not under our control.. we have moved our website the new address is: www.chevelles.net/mcc/mcc.htm Please make a note of it in your bookmarks. Many thanks to Al McKenzie (Team Chevelle) for our new home. Thanks Donnie Gates President Maryland Chevelle Club
Re: [Chevelle-List] First time Chevelle buyer
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Jeff, The engine numbers look correct for 71SS, but keep in mind to only way to be positive it's an SS is to have the build sheet, or the pertect-o-plate (pop) 1966-68 the SS was a separate model with 138 being the first three numbers of the VIN, from 1969-72 the SS became an option package that could be had on several different models of Chevelle, with all the clone happy people out there, if I was going to buy this car as a true SS,I would want to see the documentation noted above. without it, you can not prove positive it's a true SS. Good Luck! Rocky Hill My66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss --- Jeff Fischer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle > Mailing List > > > Hello, > > I am new to the list and about to buy a 1971 > Chevelle SS. I was wondering > if someone would have the time and expertize to help > me with the numbers > the seller has provided me. I am told this is a > matching numbers 454 and > would greatly appreciate any help anyone can > provide. The car is being > offered by Steve Stange: > (http://www.stangescamaroconnection.com) out of > Arizona. If anyone has ever dealt with Steve, I > would also appreciate any > feedback. > > > The numbers as provided to me by seller: > VIN 136371B140879 > Trim Tag > ST 13637 B 307017 BDY > TR 706 78 78 PNT > 01C B0267 > Block Production Codes > TO 108CPA 11B140879 > > > Thank you in advance for your time and > consideration, > > > - > > Jeff Fischer > Lake Elmo, MN > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit > www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1 - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Paint touch-up problems
Well, my 71 Chevelle is finish and the motor work is now completed. I install the new camshaft again, because the first one rounded off two lobes. Now I need to retouch up some chips from aligning the hood, door etc. The problem I have is that when I sand down a chip area and spray it the edges will lift up No matter how I sand down an area, when I spray it the edge will try to lift up. I can touch areas by using an artist brush and will not have this problem of the edges lifting up, but if I respray an area I have trouble with the paint lifting up around the edges. This means that I have to resand and try again. This also means that a small area becomes a big area before I am finished. Why is the paint lifting up when I try to retouch up a paint chips with a spray gun? Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] First time Chevelle buyer
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > Hello, > > I am new to the list and about to buy a 1971 Chevelle SS. I was wondering > if someone would have the time and expertize to help me with the numbers > the seller has provided me. I am told this is a matching numbers 454 and > would greatly appreciate any help anyone can provide. The car is being > offered by Steve Stange: (http://www.stangescamaroconnection.com) out of > Arizona. If anyone has ever dealt with Steve, I would also appreciate any > feedback. > > > The numbers as provided to me by seller: > VIN 136371B140879 1=Chevrolet 36=Malibu, Custom El Camino, or Concours, 8-cylinder 37=2-door sport coupe 1=year B=Baltimore 140879=plant sequence number (no significance) > Trim Tag > ST 13637 B 307017 BDY See info above > TR 706 78 78 PNT 705/706 - Black Elk Coated Fabric/Coated Fabric 78 78 - Rosewood top and bottom color > 01C B0267 I think these are factory specific codes (?) > Block Production Codes > TO 108CPA 11B140879 CPA is the correct code for a 454/365hp w/manual transmission. I don't think there's a real way to tell the SS from 69-71 without a build sheet. There are options to look for but anyone building a clone would probably include those as well. Check out http://www.chevelles.com/shop/ss_ident.html for a more extensive explanation. Dale McIntosh ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold 67 SS/67 Elky http://www.dalesplace.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] First time Chevelle buyer
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Jeff, welcome to the list I would say from the numbers you were given this is a matching numbers car, take note the last 6 numbers of the VIN and Engine codes match.Also the Engine code CPA Translates to a 454 (365hp) with a standard transmission.For more info check out this site, http://hem.passagen.se/carlzon/chevelle/codepage/index.htm Hope everything works out for you Doug 72 Malibu/SS ACES# 4897 - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Re: [Chevelle-List] Vent Windows
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Rick; Thanks, just what I was looking for. Will post results when complete. May be awhile, it's ready for paint and upholstry. Denny [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Denny I found this: http://www.geocities.com/chadjlandry/Venty1.html at http://links.chevelles.net/links I'd bet that the malibu is similar if not identical to Chads El Camino. Sounds like you are on the right track.Let the list know how this turns out. I've got a new set of rubber hanging in the garage. The wind whistle is annoying, but not annoying enuff to make me start the change. Maybe this winter? rick schaefer http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-L - 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] Aluminum engine
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Has anyone here had any experience with building an aluminum engine or know of anyone who has. I was wondering just how expensive this build up will get. I am excluding the LS1 and LT1 because i have yet to see where they can make the power that i want. I am in the process of restoring the suspension and i am just trying to think ahead about engines so i can know what rating springs and shocks to get. The move will be put in my '70 Chevelle with a pro-touring application. The weight reduction of an aluminum engine is unserpassable in such an application. If someone has used an engine. What engine have they used. There is one made by Arias called the New Century and several by GM performance that can be seen here: http://www.sdpc2000.com/search.asp As i am sure all of you know and it is quite obvious that these engines are not cheap. I would like to be able to plant around 500 hp/tq to the rear wheels (meaning RWHP). I plan on trying to use the Hal coilover shocks. Thanks for all the help. Michael Ishee _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Carburetor questions
Ken, what's your opinion on this comment from a customer at Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0879385693/nonecksA/103-0583402-5696669 - Original Message - From: DANIELLE YUVIENCO To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 12:57 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Carburetor questions JIM, YOU CAN FIND THE ANSWER TO ALL YOUR QUESTIONS AND MUCH ,SIMPLY PURCHASE "CHEVELLE SS RESTORATION GUIDE' BY PAUL HERD. THIS BOOK LISTS NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS FOR EVERYTHING FROM BUMPER TO BUMPER FOR 64-72 SS'S. KENNETH ---Original Message--- From: Jim R Hunter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sunday, November 11, 2001 03:35:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Carburetor questions Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing ListHi,After looking through some of the recent Holiday sale catalogsthat have begun arriving (e.g. the OPG holiday catalog), I have a fewmiscellaneous carburetor questions that I was wondering if anyone couldanswer for me, as I don't have any experience working with them and Idon't know much about them (I want to learn what I can in this area thatis foreign to me before for when the aging one on my SS needs anyattention!).As background, I have a 69 SS with a 72 402 truck crate engine init. The car is mainly original and basically stock except for a few mildupgrades (e.g. 2.5" exhaust, electronic ignition, etc.) & I'd like tokeep it that way Here are my questions:1) How many CFM were the factory quadrajets used on bigblocks from the69-72 time period? (I see that OPG sells aftermarket Edelbrockcarburetors with 600 & with 750 CFM ratings that are said to fit 64-77cars, but what were the factory CFM rates? If I were to go with anaftermarket model like an Edelbrock, which CFM would be closest to whatcame out of the factory?).2) What would be the differences between a 69 big block quadrajet and a72 big block quadrajet? (I see that Year One sells only one Rochestercarburetor that they say fits 68-69 327s, 350s and 396/325 & 396/350,while the Paddock sells a PAD01661 4bbl quadrajet said to fit 1969 alltrans / 350CID & they list a different PAD01187 4bbl quadrajet said tofit 1972 all trans / all engines - given that I have a 1969 vehicle withmay be a 1972 quadrajet, would there be any real difference in these 2carburetors outside of possible visual differences and could their use becriss-crossed between 69 and 72 vehicles?). 3) Is there a way I can tell exactly what year quadrajet is on my vehiclecurrently? (i.e. is there an identifying characteristic and/or ID # on itthat I could see that would tell me for sure without me having to takethe carburetor off it? Seems to me that when I first bought the vehicle,I looked for numbers but didn't find much of anything that anyone coulddecode for me). 4) Outside of the Year One, PADDOCK and OPG/Edelbrock models listedabove, can anyone recommend any other "national" specific sources/modelsfor a replacement quadrajet for me? (and does anyone think I might beable to find a new or rebuilt one locally through my local auto partsstores / suppliers - e.g. NAPA and the likes of them)?5) When changing a carburetor, is there any other miscellaneous h/w orgaskets that I would need to replace? (I see that OPG and Year One list aheat insulator/heat shield that goes between the carburetor and intakebut I don't see them list any other gaskets or h/w - would I be able toreuse the insulator/shield I have & I if I do need to change a gasket,where would I be able to find one?).As always, *thanks* for any info anyone can give me!Jim -69-SS396- H.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/web/.-To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.htmlTo start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here
Re: [Chevelle-List] Carburetor questions
JIM, YOU CAN FIND THE ANSWER TO ALL YOUR QUESTIONS AND MUCH ,SIMPLY PURCHASE "CHEVELLE SS RESTORATION GUIDE' BY PAUL HERD. THIS BOOK LISTS NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS FOR EVERYTHING FROM BUMPER TO BUMPER FOR 64-72 SS'S. KENNETH ---Original Message--- From: Jim R Hunter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sunday, November 11, 2001 03:35:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Carburetor questions Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing ListHi,After looking through some of the recent Holiday sale catalogsthat have begun arriving (e.g. the OPG holiday catalog), I have a fewmiscellaneous carburetor questions that I was wondering if anyone couldanswer for me, as I don't have any experience working with them and Idon't know much about them (I want to learn what I can in this area thatis foreign to me before for when the aging one on my SS needs anyattention!).As background, I have a 69 SS with a 72 402 truck crate engine init. The car is mainly original and basically stock except for a few mildupgrades (e.g. 2.5" exhaust, electronic ignition, etc.) & I'd like tokeep it that way Here are my questions:1) How many CFM were the factory quadrajets used on bigblocks from the69-72 time period? (I see that OPG sells aftermarket Edelbrockcarburetors with 600 & with 750 CFM ratings that are said to fit 64-77cars, but what were the factory CFM rates? If I were to go with anaftermarket model like an Edelbrock, which CFM would be closest to whatcame out of the factory?).2) What would be the differences between a 69 big block quadrajet and a72 big block quadrajet? (I see that Year One sells only one Rochestercarburetor that they say fits 68-69 327s, 350s and 396/325 & 396/350,while the Paddock sells a PAD01661 4bbl quadrajet said to fit 1969 alltrans / 350CID & they list a different PAD01187 4bbl quadrajet said tofit 1972 all trans / all engines - given that I have a 1969 vehicle withmay be a 1972 quadrajet, would there be any real difference in these 2carburetors outside of possible visual differences and could their use becriss-crossed between 69 and 72 vehicles?). 3) Is there a way I can tell exactly what year quadrajet is on my vehiclecurrently? (i.e. is there an identifying characteristic and/or ID # on itthat I could see that would tell me for sure without me having to takethe carburetor off it? Seems to me that when I first bought the vehicle,I looked for numbers but didn't find much of anything that anyone coulddecode for me). 4) Outside of the Year One, PADDOCK and OPG/Edelbrock models listedabove, can anyone recommend any other "national" specific sources/modelsfor a replacement quadrajet for me? (and does anyone think I might beable to find a new or rebuilt one locally through my local auto partsstores / suppliers - e.g. NAPA and the likes of them)?5) When changing a carburetor, is there any other miscellaneous h/w orgaskets that I would need to replace? (I see that OPG and Year One list aheat insulator/heat shield that goes between the carburetor and intakebut I don't see them list any other gaskets or h/w - would I be able toreuse the insulator/shield I have & I if I do need to change a gasket,where would I be able to find one?).As always, *thanks* for any info anyone can give me!Jim -69-SS396- H.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/web/.-To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.htmlTo start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here
[Chevelle-List] First time Chevelle buyer
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hello, I am new to the list and about to buy a 1971 Chevelle SS. I was wondering if someone would have the time and expertize to help me with the numbers the seller has provided me. I am told this is a matching numbers 454 and would greatly appreciate any help anyone can provide. The car is being offered by Steve Stange: (http://www.stangescamaroconnection.com) out of Arizona. If anyone has ever dealt with Steve, I would also appreciate any feedback. The numbers as provided to me by seller: VIN 136371B140879 Trim Tag ST 13637 B 307017 BDY TR 706 78 78 PNT 01C B0267 Block Production Codes TO 108CPA 11B140879 Thank you in advance for your time and consideration, - Jeff Fischer Lake Elmo, MN - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Vent Windows
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Denny I found this: http://www.geocities.com/chadjlandry/Venty1.html at http://links.chevelles.net/links I'd bet that the malibu is similar if not identical to Chads El Camino. Sounds like you are on the right track.Let the list know how this turns out. I've got a new set of rubber hanging in the garage. The wind whistle is annoying, but not annoying enuff to make me start the change. Maybe this winter? rick schaefer http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-L On Mon, 19 Nov 2001 20:22:47 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Hello all; > > Still plodding along with resto on my 71 Malibu. Want to replace > the vent window rubber. Seems like I need to take out three pop > rivets each side along with screws and bolts to remove them. Whats > the word on these? Could not find anything on chevelles.com. > > Tks, Denny/GA > > - > 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] Goodguys pictures
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List On Mon, 19 Nov 2001 23:11:22 -0600 "Kelly C. Hanna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > >My parents went to the Goodguys show last weekend and sent me some > pictures > >they took. Here's the link on my web if anyone is interested. > >http://web.tampabay.rr.com/herbsworld/GoodGuys.htm > Damn nice car Herbit should be in a magazine!! > Kelly C. Hanna You'd get my vote. I love a yellow car. rick - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Another VIN Question
Donnie, Ask the gentleman if he has removed the heater core cover (hopefully not an air car !) to check for the numbers ? How about the numbers on the engine pad - the last six (?) numbers of the VIN match the title ? Also, if it is a Canadian Chevelle, I believe they (GM of Canada) can supply information as to how the car was originally ordered. Not sure how much that will help since it was cloned as an "SS". Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 :)
[Chevelle-List] Another VIN Question
Thanks to all who helped with the last question. Ended up the guy had really lost the cowl tag... easy replacement. I just received another email from another Chevelle owner..(please see below). Thanks in advance for your help. Donnie Gates --- HI, My name is Bill, and I recently bought a '70 SS clone from a guy I have known for 25 years (he had the car that long too). When I bought the car, it never occured to me to check the VIN tag in the dash. I have now discovered that the tag is gone. He said the tag was lost when the car was in the body shop, and they replaced the windshield. I have since learned that many people have problems with the tag when they replace the windshield. Nevertheless, I am now trying to verify the car to the title. It is a Canadian car (according to the title VIN, which does not have an alpha charachter in it). Anyway, I have looked in the places suggested by local law enforcement veterans, but I have not had any luck. I figured that perhaps someone in your club who has done a frame-off has laid eyes on such "hidden" numbers, and could direct me. It would be helpful to have an exact location and number size. Any help is greatly appreciated.
