date:20020223




The fenders and quarter panels should be too, even those built in 
Canada :*)
 
Dale

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  AndersonSent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 12:46 AMTo: 
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  Bucket Seats
  Well I'll be ..I just looked at my car 
  and by god your right ..they're metal.what else can you tell me 
  about my car that I should be aware of  !!!  :)
   
  Mel
  67 Malibu SS

Re: [Chevelle-List] Front Bucket Seats

2002-02-23 Thread Mel Anderson




Well I'll be ..I just looked at my car and 
by god your right ..they're metal.what else can you tell me about my 
car that I should be aware of  !!!  :)
 
Mel
67 Malibu SS
 
 

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  From: 
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  Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 9:24 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Front Bucket 
  Seats
  In a message dated 2/23/2002 9:31:47 PM Mountain 
  Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  writes:  Whoa, before the whole list jumps on me..66 
  buckets have no locks , bottoms and backs are Metal. 67 buckets DO 
  HAVE LOCKS .bottoms and backs are metal.Too deep into the 
  weekend   Jim (67 El 
  Camino)
  Kent ...are you sure the back panels on the 67 are metal , I 
think they are plastic.Mel67 Malibu SS

Re: [Chevelle-List] Strange Sounds!!!



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What is the point of cleaning out the tarnish in the oil you are about to
change anyway?  I don't understand what you mean about "put the clearances."
What does this mean?  What clearances?  So how does this help my sticky
lifter issue, or does is this just an additional way to clean out the engine
before oil changes?

Thanks,
Lojac
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To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 11:27 PM
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>
> Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List
> 
>
> I personally have never even heard of this trick.  I would go ahead and
just
> change it not worry about the oil change.  the only thing i have ever
heard
> that has anything to do with oil and auto transmission fluid is that
before
> u change ur oil put a quart of atf in your oil and let it run for like 5
> min.  This will clean out the tarnish.  It did alot of good to my engine.
> The oil comes out lookin almost brand new.  If you got alot of miles
though
> and never have done it, it may put the clearances and u might start
getting
> engine noise but 10W-40 will take away those clearances.  It took a few
oil
> changes before I could notice the change in the oil so don't expect it
right
> away though.
>
>
> >From: "Lojac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Strange Sounds!!!
> >Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 23:14:31 -0500
> >
> >If I was to put the tranny fluid in the car, do I need to change to oil
> >soon after that, or is it OK to leave it in the engine until the next oil
> >change?  I have never heard of this trick.  Why and how does it work?
Does
> >the tranny fluid "defunk" the build up inside the engine near the
lifters?
> >Has anyone else on the list tried this trick?  If so, how did it work for
> >you?
> >
> >Thanks List,
> >Lojac
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> >   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >   To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >   Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 9:50 PM
> >   Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Strange Sounds!!!
> >
> >
> >   Exhaust gasket leak, or a sticky lifter.  You can try dumping a quart
of
> >tranny fluid in with the oil when you change it.  Tranny fluid will help
> >clean out the engine a little better, old trick.  The 350 in my 86
Cutlass
> >has a ticking noise, but I know it's a leaky header gasket.  if it's a
> >pinging noise, the carb maybe running lean.  Try adjusting the carb on
it.
> >
> >   Tom
>
>
>
>
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Re: [Chevelle-List] Jana's Elky down

2002-02-23 Thread Kelly C. Hanna


At 06:56 PM 02/23/2002, you wrote:
Kelly:

when I did my mother in laws car they were real close to my figures and I
got all my information off the Internet. Also make sure they offer you
money for lose of the vehicle. we picked up another 15 bucks a day for 14
days. 
Good point on the loss thing.it only took 14 days to 
settle?

Kelly C. Hanna
El Camino Country
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Re: [Chevelle-List] Front Bucket Seats

2002-02-23 Thread ECamino67

In a message dated 2/23/2002 9:31:47 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  Whoa, before the whole list jumps on me..66 buckets have no locks , bottoms and backs are Metal. 67 buckets DO HAVE LOCKS .bottoms and backs are metal.Too deep into the weekend 
  Jim (67 El Camino)

Kent ...are you sure the back panels on the 67 are metal , I think they are plastic.
 
Mel
67 Malibu SS

Re: [Chevelle-List] Choke help

2002-02-23 Thread Mistbluemalibu

Hello,
I have tried to unsubscribe from this list but it did not work.  Could someone please unsubscribe me?  Thanks.

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Re: [Chevelle-List] Front Bucket Seats

2002-02-23 Thread ECamino67

In a message dated 2/23/2002 9:31:47 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:


Kent ...are you sure the back panels on the 67 are metal , I think they are plastic.
 
Mel
67 Malibu SS


They are metal , no locking backs 
   Jim   67 El Camino

[Chevelle-List] carb swap

2002-02-23 Thread Robert Belz



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I'm going to switch from my Q-jet to a Holley carb.  I need some help with
the throttle cable hardware.  I want to use the stock cable, it is held in
place by the bracket that's  bolted to the back carb bolts.  The cable is
held in the bracket by a big round grommet that goes in a slot in the
bracket.  Is there an aftermarket bracket that will fit the stock cable yet
bolt up to the Holley bolt pattern ?  Also I'm open to ideas as to how to
run the fuel line.  I'm going to use the stock mechanical pump and would
like to run steel line up to the carb then split the line to the float
bowls.  I wonder if the reproduction fuel lines with the dual feed Y block
would fit a 454.  Can you guys running dual feed set ups give me some input.
If you have links to pics of your engine compartments please let me know.  I
want a clean installation that could pass for stock.
Thanks
Bob


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Re: [Chevelle-List] Strange Sounds!!!

2002-02-23 Thread David Hovanessian



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I personally have never even heard of this trick.  I would go ahead and just 
change it not worry about the oil change.  the only thing i have ever heard 
that has anything to do with oil and auto transmission fluid is that before 
u change ur oil put a quart of atf in your oil and let it run for like 5 
min.  This will clean out the tarnish.  It did alot of good to my engine.  
The oil comes out lookin almost brand new.  If you got alot of miles though 
and never have done it, it may put the clearances and u might start getting 
engine noise but 10W-40 will take away those clearances.  It took a few oil 
changes before I could notice the change in the oil so don't expect it right 
away though.


>From: "Lojac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Strange Sounds!!!
>Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 23:14:31 -0500
>
>If I was to put the tranny fluid in the car, do I need to change to oil 
>soon after that, or is it OK to leave it in the engine until the next oil 
>change?  I have never heard of this trick.  Why and how does it work?  Does 
>the tranny fluid "defunk" the build up inside the engine near the lifters?  
>Has anyone else on the list tried this trick?  If so, how did it work for 
>you?
>
>Thanks List,
>Lojac
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>   To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>   Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 9:50 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Strange Sounds!!!
>
>
>   Exhaust gasket leak, or a sticky lifter.  You can try dumping a quart of 
>tranny fluid in with the oil when you change it.  Tranny fluid will help 
>clean out the engine a little better, old trick.  The 350 in my 86 Cutlass 
>has a ticking noise, but I know it's a leaky header gasket.  if it's a 
>pinging noise, the carb maybe running lean.  Try adjusting the carb on it.
>
>   Tom




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Re: [Chevelle-List] Front Bucket Seats

2002-02-23 Thread Mel Anderson




Kent ...are you sure the back panels on the 67 are 
metal , I think they are plastic.
 
Mel
67 Malibu SS

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Kent Lewis 
  
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 7:34 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Front Bucket 
  Seats
  
  Lojac,
   
    Here is a list of how to tell the different bucket 
  seats apart:
   
  '66 - bucket seats have no release button (just lean them 
  forward) - the back panel and lower panels are metal - headrests are optional 
  (RARE !)
   
  '67 - bucket seats have a release button on the side - the 
  back panel and lower panels are metal - headrests are optional (RARE 
  !)
   
  '68 - bucket seats have a release button on the side - the 
  back panel and lower panels are plastic - headrests are optional (RARE 
  !)
   
  '69 - '72 bucket seats have a release button in the middle 
  of the back - the back panel and lower panels are plastic - headrests are 
  standard.
   
  Hope this helps, let us know which seats you 
  have.
   
  Kent 
  '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 :)

Re: [Chevelle-List] 327

John:
the lime book shows HC as 65 327/250 hp 4b/pg in a pass/ 66-68 327/275 hp 4b/pg in pass or a 69 350/250 hp 2b/mt in chevelle,nova,camaro or El camino. the block is a 67 2 bolt main block.
   
 Larry (Z)

Re: [Chevelle-List] Strange Sounds!!!




If I was to put the tranny fluid 
in the car, do I need to change to oil soon after that, or is it OK to leave it 
in the engine until the next oil change?  I have never heard of this 
trick.  Why and how does it work?  Does the tranny fluid "defunk" the 
build up inside the engine near the lifters?  Has anyone else on the list 
tried this trick?  If so, how did it work for you?
 
Thanks List,
Lojac

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  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 9:50 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Strange 
  Sounds!!!
  Exhaust gasket leak, or 
  a sticky lifter.  You can try dumping a quart of tranny fluid in with the 
  oil when you change it.  Tranny fluid will help clean out the engine a 
  little better, old trick.  The 350 in my 86 Cutlass has a ticking noise, 
  but I know it's a leaky header gasket.  if it's a pinging noise, the carb 
  maybe running lean.  Try adjusting the carb on it. Tom

Re: [Chevelle-List] Front Bucket Seats




By the looks of the great list 
that you sent me it looks as though I have the '68 bucket seats.  I thought 
I did, cause a guy want to trade me for a set of '69 buckets.  I was just 
wondering if he was telling me the truth or if he was trying to pull the wool 
over my eyes (so to speak).  I like the '68 buckets and don't know if I 
want to trade.  I am not looking to make the car original or 
anything.  I just like the look.  Now as far as the interior kit...can 
I get a '68 kit?  Is the carpet mold for the '68 and '69 the same or do I 
need to buy separate pieces?
 
Thanks Kent,
Lojac

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  From: 
  Kent Lewis 
  
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 10:34 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Front Bucket 
  Seats
  
  Lojac,
   
    Here is a list of how to tell the different bucket 
  seats apart:
   
  '66 - bucket seats have no release button (just lean them 
  forward) - the back panel and lower panels are metal - headrests are optional 
  (RARE !)
   
  '67 - bucket seats have a release button on the side - the 
  back panel and lower panels are metal - headrests are optional (RARE 
  !)
   
  '68 - bucket seats have a release button on the side - the 
  back panel and lower panels are plastic - headrests are optional (RARE 
  !)
   
  '69 - '72 bucket seats have a release button in the middle 
  of the back - the back panel and lower panels are plastic - headrests are 
  standard.
   
  Hope this helps, let us know which seats you 
  have.
   
  Kent 
  '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 :)

Re: [Chevelle-List] Front Bucket Seats

Hey kent:
did you get the seats all done? How about the dual gate? any pictures yet?
 Larry

[Chevelle-List] help help help

2002-02-23 Thread David Hovanessian



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I just got done removing my govenor out of my turbo 350.  The cover was a 
pain in the ass to get off and now I am ready to put it back one but its a 
bigger pain in the ass.  What should i do that might make it go on a little 
bit easier?  Please help

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Re: [Chevelle-List] Front Bucket Seats

2002-02-23 Thread Kent Lewis




Lojac,
 
  Here is a list of how to tell the different bucket 
seats apart:
 
'66 - bucket seats have no release button (just lean them 
forward) - the back panel and lower panels are metal - headrests are optional 
(RARE !)
 
'67 - bucket seats have a release button on the side - the 
back panel and lower panels are metal - headrests are optional (RARE 
!)
 
'68 - bucket seats have a release button on the side - the 
back panel and lower panels are plastic - headrests are optional (RARE 
!)
 
'69 - '72 bucket seats have a release button in the middle of 
the back - the back panel and lower panels are plastic - headrests are 
standard.
 
Hope this helps, let us know which seats you 
have.
 
Kent 
'68 Malibu ZZ502/502 :)

Re: [Chevelle-List] 1964 Chevelle 2dr. Sedan

2002-02-23 Thread DonnieG67

Thanks all for your comments. I'll pass them on


Donnie Gates
President
Maryland Chevelle Club

Re: [Chevelle-List] Strange Sounds!!!

2002-02-23 Thread MICRLASER

Exhaust gasket leak, or a sticky lifter.  You can try dumping a quart of tranny fluid in with the oil when you change it.  Tranny fluid will help clean out the engine a little better, old trick.  The 350 in my 86 Cutlass has a ticking noise, but I know it's a leaky header gasket.  if it's a pinging noise, the carb maybe running lean.  Try adjusting the carb on it.

Tom

[Chevelle-List] Front Bucket Seats




Did the 69 Chevelle SS come with 
front bucket seats that did not have a headrest?  Mine don't have it and I 
don't know if mayby if I might have 69 front buckets.  The seats that I 
have are a lower back seat and the button to fold the seat is a rectanglar 
button, not square.  My other question is that if the seats are 68 
and I go to redo the interior, can I buy a 68 Chevelle interior kit 
(carpet...is it the same as the 69, padding, front seat and rear seat covers) or 
do I need to by separate pieces to do the interior?
 
Thanks Again,
Lojac

[Chevelle-List] Strange Sounds!!!




I have a 69 Chevelle with a 396 
and I have two questions about some strange sounds.  When I start my car 
there is this clicking sound that sometimes goes away after the car warms up and 
other times you can really hear it when the car is idling...any ideas as to what 
is causing it (worn out lifter mayby)?  The other sound only occurs when I 
stand on in while in 4th gear (4spd Muncie)...there is this clicking..pinging 
sound coming from under the hood...any ideas as to what is causing it (loose 
exhaust manifold or exhaust pipe)?
 
Thanks,
Lojac

Re: [Chevelle-List] 327

2002-02-23 Thread Brad Waller



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>From what I have, the block is a 1964-67 Chevelle, 1965-67 Full size, or
1967 Camaro use.

The HC is for an Impala, 275HP, Powerglide, with AIR

The info is from the Chevrolet Parts Interchange Manual

Brad Waller
'67 Chevelle
'66 Corvette

On Sat, 23 Feb 2002, malibuSS wrote:

> Hi everyone.
>I have a 327 with casting numbers 3903352and a HC stamped on
> the pad infront of the right cylinder head. Can anyone tell me what
> the HC means and what was the original application and horsepower of
> this engine...I'm kinda stumped cause I thought an HC was a 350
> 2bbl.Thanx for any helpJohn
> 


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[Chevelle-List] 327

2002-02-23 Thread malibuSS




Hi everyone.
   I have a 327 
with casting numbers 3903352and a HC stamped on the pad infront of the right 
cylinder head. Can anyone tell me what the HC means and what was the original 
application and horsepower of this engine...I'm kinda stumped cause I thought an 
HC was a 350 2bbl.Thanx for any 
helpJohn

Re: [Chevelle-List] Car show in May.

2002-02-23 Thread NoNeck




Duh! Sorry Tom! Here's all the info again so you can save just ne email. 
The date is May 19th.
For those of you local to Bucks County, I just got word of a 1st annual car 
show in may at Archbishop Wood H.S. Hope to see some of you guys there! I am 
actually off and plan on bringing the 72. (If the engine gods will allow me!) 
Here's the info.


  
  
1st Archbishop Wood Alumni Association Auto Show. Benefits Alumni 
  Scholarship Programs. Registration begins at 9 a.m., participant judging 
  begins at noon, awards at 3 p.m. 20 classes. Pre-registration by May 3, 
  $8.00; day of show, $10. Checks made payable to Archbishop Wood High 
  School, send to Joe Fite, 453 Warminster Road, Hatboro, PA 19040. For more 
  information, contact Joe FiteLocation: 655 North York Road, 
  Warminster Pa., 18974 (York and Street Roads). Show is behind the 
  school.Email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
215-675-1338 Joe Fite
Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com
What is the date of the show?  It 
  says pre-reg by May 3rd but no date of show.  Also, let me know when it 
  gets closer if you are definatley taking your 72.  If you do, I'll drive 
  my 70 up from here if I have nothing scheduled that day.  Its like a 65 
  mile run for me.  No problem considering I drive it to Englishtown (80 
  miles 1 way), and down to Maryland (150 miles 1 way). Tom

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> [EMAIL PROTECTED] does sound good!

Yeah it sounds real good, especially when you stand on it!  :)

> Herb - you mentioned the Currie 9" in the near future - have you checked
out Moser for comparison?  They are in Indiana - prices and all are on
line...

Yes I've looked at Moser.  I still haven't decided which company I'm going
to go with, but I've got plenty of time to research everything that's
available before I spend my money.

cYa-

Herb



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Re: [Chevelle-List] nos ebay

John:
I have one for classic industries. It will not go on my car. I think it looks phony.
   Larry (Z)

Re: [Chevelle-List] Car show in May.

2002-02-23 Thread NoNeck




Funny you should mention that Herb. I was just thinking that I haven't 
heard from him in quite a while. I don't have any contact info for him either. 

Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com

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  From: 
  Herbert 
  Lumpp 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 11:19 
  AM
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  May.
  
  Josh,
   
  Do you have contact with John Van O'strand (aka: 
  Jake)?  If you do, is there any way you can get his number for me?  
  Thanks.
   
   
  cYa-
   
  Herb Lumpp
  
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From: 
NoNeck 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 

Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 2:23 
AM
Subject: [Chevelle-List] Car show in 
May.

For those of you local to Bucks County, I just got word of 
a 1st annual car show in may at Archbishop Wood H.S. Hope to see some of you 
guys there! I am actually off and plan on bringing the 72. (If the engine 
gods will allow me!) Here's the info.


  
  
1st Archbishop Wood Alumni Association Auto Show. Benefits 
  Alumni Scholarship Programs. Registration begins at 9 a.m., 
  participant judging begins at noon, awards at 3 p.m. 20 classes. 
  Pre-registration by May 3, $8.00; day of show, $10. Checks made 
  payable to Archbishop Wood High School, send to Joe Fite, 453 
  Warminster Road, Hatboro, PA 19040. For more information, contact Joe 
  FiteLocation: 655 North York Road, Warminster Pa., 18974 (York 
  and Street Roads). Show is behind the school.Email address: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]
215-675-1338 Joe Fite
Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com

Re: [Chevelle-List] nos ebay

Rechrome will never look the same either according to the guy in the club who owns a rechrome shop.
 Larry (Z)

Re: [Chevelle-List] bad repos

John:
one item I can say for sure was the battery tray in my 65. I could only get 2 out of 3 holes to line up no matter which way I moved it. another within 2 weeks the chrome on my repo dome light peeled. Plus I have seen several pieces of chrome trim that was ill fitting.
 Larry

Re: [Chevelle-List] Bad fitting repros

Herb:
ya hit it right on the nail!
 Larry (z)

Re: [Chevelle-List] Jana's Elky down

Kelly:
when I did my mother in laws car they were real close to my figures and I got all my information off the Internet. Also make sure they offer you money for lose of the vehicle. we picked up another 15 bucks a day for 14 days.
   Larry

Re: [Chevelle-List] Bad fitting repros

with a square hole bit?  i wouldn't think about taking that much out, what about the chrome ? 1) if there is any warranty you will void it 2) why not return it? if its junk its junk 
   Larry (Z)

Re: [Chevelle-List] Bad fitting repros

Keith:
 why not? Cuz you and I couldn't afford to buy it! 
 Larry (Z)

Re: [Chevelle-List] 1964 Chevelle 2dr. Sedan

Donnie:
how bad does the guy want it? my buddy called up and offered me a pristine 70 SS 396 chevelle for $15000.00 yesterday. i have almost $1.00 in my 65 SS and can see thousands more. if he wants it bad enough he will buy it. i personally think it is way over priced. but i haven't seen the car. $12500.00 will still buy a lot of car.
 larry

Re: [Chevelle-List] nos ebay

john:
those all sound like packaging problems to me. there are several repro parts that are not as nice as the original but there are some that are actually superior to the orginal.the repro 64-67 kick panels are junk as far as I'm concerned.i say it all depends on who makes the part. my buddy at true connections told me of several parts he quit handling because of poor fit.
 larry

Re: [Chevelle-List] nos ebay

Jason:
I've been burnt by sellers more at "Team Chevelles parts for sale" than I ever have at ebay and I have almost 200 buys on ebay.
 Larry (Z)

[Chevelle-List] Still Undecided

2002-02-23 Thread denshew



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I'm still undecided on the crate BBC/SBC issue but did decide today to go ahead with 
the rear end upgrade from 2.73 open to 3.42 with Auburn Pro, c-clip eliminators, new 
bearings and a Moser Engineering aluminum rear end cover etc while the car is still in 
the resto shop.  Will have the TH350 beefed up or swapped for a 400 when the engine is 
changed.  Plan on putting 30-60 days on the ole reliable 307 to make sure the new 
brakes and new suspension are solid and get everything necessary for the engine swap 
and vintage or southern air project.

Humm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] does sound good! Bear with me on this guys.. Denny


Herb - you mentioned the Currie 9" in the near future - have you checked out Moser for 
comparison?  They are in Indiana - prices and all are on line... 
http://www.moserengineering.com/  Getting ready to place an order - if anybody has any 
comments about them please let me know..ds


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Re: [Chevelle-List] Car show in May.

2002-02-23 Thread MICRLASER

Josh

What is the date of the show?  It says pre-reg by May 3rd but no date of show.  Also, let me know when it gets closer if you are definatley taking your 72.  If you do, I'll drive my 70 up from here if I have nothing scheduled that day.  Its like a 65 mile run for me.  No problem considering I drive it to Englishtown (80 miles 1 way), and down to Maryland (150 miles 1 way).

Tom

Re: Re: [Chevelle-List] Jana's Elky down

2002-02-23 Thread Kelly C. Hanna



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At 04:14 PM 02/23/2002, you wrote:

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>
>Kelly;
>
>My son was driving my 71 to school/UGA in 94 and a rice burner pulled out 
>if front of him. LF fender, inner, rad support, grill, hood, bumper etc 
>damage.  The insurance company wanted to total it.  Never actually got 
>around to making me a cash offer.  I just stated I wanted to keep 
>it.  Ended up they gave me $1200 to fix it (plus $2500 pain and 
>suffering).  Probably would have done better if I had had the advise, 
>counsel and experience of this list. Used that money to get my son back on 
>the road in a pos 83 Blazer. The Chevelle was parked until last year 
>awaiting the time and money thing.  Hope to have it completed and back on 
>the road by the end of March. (eight years!!).  I have no regrets.  Good 
>luck and hope Jana is back up to speed and 100% soon - and has some cool 
>wheels!  ..  Denny

Thanks Denny, I really appreciate everyone's contribution to the problem we 
face with the insurance company and all the nice thoughts for Jana

Kelly C. Hanna
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Re: [Chevelle-List] Jana's Elky down

2002-02-23 Thread Kelly C. Hanna



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>A car was usually considered a total by an insurance company if the cost of
>repairs exceeds 80% of a vehicles value. The percentage may have changed 
>since I
>worked in a body shop, but the concept is the same. This doesn't mean a car is
>unrepairable, just not worth repairing in the eyes of the insurance industry.
>However, if your car is determined to be unrepairable, or unsafe even 
>after being
>repaired, therefore uninsurable, they will insist on totalling it. I don't 
>think
>this would be the case with your car from the pictures I saw of it.

No it's not unrepairable, but I was told by both places that here's frame 
damage in the back due to the slight angle of impact and the severity of 
same. The car is not the type to warrant the repairs and the hassle. I'll 
be parting the car out to make up for what they don't give us so we can go 
out and get another Elky SS for Jana.

>If the book value is less than the cost of the repair the insurance 
>company will
>settle for 80% of that and you keep your title. Find out "book value", and 
>make a
>list of reasons why your car is worth what you say it is. Understand that an
>insurance adjuster's job is to pay out the least amount for his company and he
>will have his reasons why it isn't worth what you say it is. The value of 
>your car
>may go up if you tell him, "OK, if you don't want to pay what I think the 
>car is
>worth, find me another one in the same condition mine was before it got hit."
>Insurance companies are bound to provide what's called "Like, kind & 
>quality" so
>they are bound to provide you with a reasonable settlement whether its another
>vehicle or monetary. They would rather provide a monetary settlement than 
>go car
>shopping.

Thank you very much for posting this, I'll definitely use this tactic when 
we come to the dealing part


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Re: Re: [Chevelle-List] Jana's Elky down

2002-02-23 Thread denshew



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Kelly;

My son was driving my 71 to school/UGA in 94 and a rice burner pulled out if front of 
him. LF fender, inner, rad support, grill, hood, bumper etc damage.  The insurance 
company wanted to total it.  Never actually got around to making me a cash offer.  I 
just stated I wanted to keep it.  Ended up they gave me $1200 to fix it (plus $2500 
pain and suffering).  Probably would have done better if I had had the advise, counsel 
and experience of this list. Used that money to get my son back on the road in a pos 
83 Blazer. The Chevelle was parked until last year awaiting the time and money thing.  
Hope to have it completed and back on the road by the end of March. (eight years!!).  
I have no regrets.  Good luck and hope Jana is back up to speed and 100% soon - and 
has some cool wheels!  ..  Denny


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Re: [Chevelle-List] Jana's Elky down

2002-02-23 Thread Bill Vander Werf

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A car was usually considered a total by an insurance company if the cost of
repairs exceeds 80% of a vehicles value. The percentage may have changed since I
worked in a body shop, but the concept is the same. This doesn't mean a car is
unrepairable, just not worth repairing in the eyes of the insurance industry.
However, if your car is determined to be unrepairable, or unsafe even after being
repaired, therefore uninsurable, they will insist on totalling it. I don't think
this would be the case with your car from the pictures I saw of it.

If the book value is less than the cost of the repair the insurance company will
settle for 80% of that and you keep your title. Find out "book value", and make a
list of reasons why your car is worth what you say it is. Understand that an
insurance adjuster's job is to pay out the least amount for his company and he
will have his reasons why it isn't worth what you say it is. The value of your car
may go up if you tell him, "OK, if you don't want to pay what I think the car is
worth, find me another one in the same condition mine was before it got hit."
Insurance companies are bound to provide what's called "Like, kind & quality" so
they are bound to provide you with a reasonable settlement whether its another
vehicle or monetary. They would rather provide a monetary settlement than go car
shopping.

Bill Vander Werf

"Kelly C. Hanna" wrote:

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>
> >I'm not sure what the value of your el Camino is.
>
> I know, I was asking if they were to assign a value of $2500 to total the
> carabout how much would it take to get the title back...example:
>
> $2500 is the amount she would get if they total the car (just an example).
> Then if we buy the car back from the insurance company they only give us
> $ . Would the title cost be $500 or $750 or $1000 etc. I was just
> asking what the ballpark figure might be. I found the value to be
> $3300-4500, but I expect their tables to be cheaper and I thought $2500 was
> where they might try and settle.
>
> >I guess what I should have said is that you will probably have to settle for
> >whatever book value is. That's what I had to do. The estimates to repair the
> >damage to my motorcycle exceeded the value of the bike. I settled for book
> >value and repaired the damage myself. Since the lions share of the cost in
> >the estimates I got was labor, what I was able to save in labor costs left me
> >with a surplus.
>
> We aren't going to do this, there's no way I would try to repair this car
> after getting the estimates. It isn't an SS or even a special car. She's
> set on getting another Elky SS like mine. I was asking the question to get
> an idea of what we'd have to raise to get he other car. I am very good at
> researching the "book" value of cars on the web, but as we all know, it
> doesn't always mean the car is worth that in the real world.
>
> Kelly C. Hanna
> El Camino Country
> www.hannawoodworks.com
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Re: [Chevelle-List] Minneapolis: Chevelle Enthusiasts

2002-02-23 Thread denshew



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Do we have a local Chevelle group in the 
Minneapolis Area?
 
If not, let's start one...

Hi Steve;

I was in St Paul(Eagan) this week on business.  Did not have much free time so did'nt 
bother to check in advance for list members to hook up with. I did notice a 71 
Chevelle in the paper for $3500. Nice little snow storm on Wednesday. It's nice to be 
back in Atlanta.  Hope to have my 71 back on the road in a couple of weeks. Has not 
been driven since March of 94...  Good luck on the club...Denny

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[Chevelle-List] Sail Panel Follow-up

2002-02-23 Thread Craig & Cerena Robertson




 After again looking at my 
sail panel's it seem that they are not warped.  It appears that the 
headliner material is to be tucked underneath some type of trim that should 
surround the rear window.  Is there any molding that does go around the 
rear window of a 69.  My car, as well as others, have and water leakage 
around the rear window.  I just looks like after repairing the problem they 
did not put some type of trim back around the inside of the window.  Can 
anyone help?
 
Craig

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It depends on where the pad is coming from. I am putting one in my own El
Camino, and I would not call it "a solid lump of badly trimmed badly
designed rubber". It is correctly (allegedly) Madrid grained vinyl wrapped
over foam, with a metal backing just like the original. Nothing about it is
rubber nor badly designed or trimmed. The only reason I said "allegedly" is
because my El Camino is 300 miles away and I am not looking at the grain
side-by-side. However, it's a very nice looking dash pad. Where did you see
the one you described? Where did it come from? How long ago?

Anyway, some of this is a matter of individual taste, and there may be
differences depending on the manufacturer and when it was made. One bad dash
pad doesn't mean they are all bad. Believe me, if it looked like what you
described, I wouldn't be putting it on my car.

John Nasta
Old Car Network
http://oldcarnetwork.com


-Original Message-

> just dashes done my pad for under $300 and the results were well worth the
money the repo dash pads are a solid lump ofbadly trimmed badly designed
rubber which resemble a padded dash butjust dont cut it.for methe quality
comes first the amount of time and money we all seem to spend on our cars we
should at least be able to look at them with a certain amount of
pride,rather than being pi***d off that nothing looks quite right.and
nothing fits quite right.
jason pollock 66 el camino


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[Chevelle-List] Minneapolis: Chevelle Enthusiasts

2002-02-23 Thread Steven Benson




Do we have a local Chevelle group in the 
Minneapolis Area?
 
If not, let's start one...

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Jeff Fischer 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 10:57 
  AM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 
  Wisconsin
  Is there something going on in the Twin 
  Cities?    I am from WI and moved to the Twin cities area a 
  year ago.  I lived in West Allis (97th & Oklahoma) and 
  Mequon.-Jeff FischerLake Elmo, MN'71 Chevelle 
  SS, 454, 4 spd, matching numbers(In process of restoration when spring 
  gets here)  :)http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.htmlAt 
  11:31 AM 2/23/2002 -0500, you wrote:
  Hey Steve, A 
Brewery trip sounds great, Where are you in Wisconsin? I am in West Allis, 
Hopefully going to the Twin Cities trip. Phil 65SS

Re: [Chevelle-List] Catalog descriptions

2002-02-23 Thread Don




Yeah Herb, you know when the chutes don't open & you gotta 
make that hard turn at the end of the track to avoid the sandtrap!
Don

   
  On page 31 there are some bucket seats.  One of the 
  descriptions says:
   
  "Reinforced bolsters patterned after professional drag 
  racing seats for the ultimate control during hard cornering."
   
  Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but I can't recall ever 
  hearing a professional DRAG racer talk about "hard cornering" when referring 
  to his drag car.  Apparently the people writing the 
  descriptions don't know much about racing.
   
  Anyway, I just thought it was funny...
   
  cYa-
   
  Herb Lumpp1966 El CaminoACES #3509http://web.tampabay.rr.com/herbsworld/index.htm

RE: [Chevelle-List] Catalog descriptions




Could be they got endorsements from guys that had their cars suddenly 
make a right or left turn at 200+ mph :*)
 
Dale

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  LumppSent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 12:55 PMTo: 
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  descriptions
  Yesterday I received a mini catalog from Summit.  It's 
  for trucks and since we have two 4x4's, I naturally had to look through 
  it...
   
  On page 31 there are some bucket seats.  One of the 
  descriptions says:
   
  "Reinforced bolsters patterned after professional drag 
  racing seats for the ultimate control during hard cornering."
   
  Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but I can't recall ever 
  hearing a professional DRAG racer talk about "hard cornering" when referring 
  to his drag car.  Apparently the people writing the 
  descriptions don't know much about racing.
   
  Anyway, I just thought it was funny...
   
  cYa-
   
  Herb Lumpp1966 El CaminoACES #3509http://web.tampabay.rr.com/herbsworld/index.htm

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on 2/23/02 8:43 AM, John Nasta at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> just dashes done my pad for under $300 and the results were well worth the
money the repo dash pads are a solid lump ofbadly trimmed badly designed
rubber which resemble a padded dash butjust dont cut it.for methe quality
comes first the amount of time and money we all seem to spend on our cars we
should at least be able to look at them with a certain amount of
pride,rather than being pi***d off that nothing looks quite right.and
nothing fits quite right.
jason pollock 66 el camino
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> 
> It depends on what you call "a little more expensive". Just Dashes gets $400
> to recover a dash pad. A repro is about $150. I paid $75 each to have the
> center emblems for my Olds wheelcovers re-chromed (not available in repro),
> and in the long run it was a mistake. They still have to be painted (time is
> money too), and I have since found 3 NOS covers for about $50 each, and one
> NOS emblem for $25. Re-chroming is not cheap, especially here in the
> northeast where the hazmat laws are very strict.
> 
> John Nasta
> Old Car Network
> http://oldcarnetwork.com
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> the only way to force the manufactureres to make good repos is to not buy
> the bad ones.in the meantime ive found excellent repair/replate services
> that will leave your old parts looking like new.aluminum,plastic,chrome
> thereis also aplace that recovrs dashpads the difference between the repos
> and the re whatevers is night and day .the cost is comparable to repos
>> maybe alittle more expensive but the satisfaction of installing parts that
> are
> beautiful originals.dale i just had my taillight housings re chromed they
> look and function like new.dont have a core hit the wrecking yards.
> 
> 
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Re: [Chevelle-List] Alternator/generator test

2002-02-23 Thread Jeff Fischer



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Did all the tests you mentioned and discovered that instead of a plastic 
connector that houses the two wires that plug into the back of the 
alternator, the connector islong gone and just the two wires are there and 
slip on individually. One of these wires was not connected. The minute I 
connected this wire, voltage (running) went from 12.20 to 13.9 to 14.9. I 
also pulled off the positive battery lead and car stayed running and turned 
all accessories and still kept running. The dome light was flickering in 
rhythm to the movements of the wipers.  Something is fried on the wipers 
too, on the low speed they crawl across the windshield very slow and on 
high speed they come up the windshield a couple inches and just sit there. 
Also the washer squirters are missing!*Jeff adds them to "the list" *   :)




At 01:10 AM 2/22/2002 +, you wrote:

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>
>If it is a 71, it should be an alternator.  An old trick is to start the 
>engine and pull the positive terminal off the battery.  If the engine 
>quits, there is not enough alternator output to even run the engine.  If 
>it keeps running, turn on the lights and anything else that drains a 
>battery.  If everything keeps working, then you have a a good alternator 
>output and probably a defective battery.
>
>The other way is as mentioned, put a voltmeter on the battery and record 
>the reading.  Start up the vehicle and increase engine speed to the 
>maximum voltmeter reading.  Usually, it will read between +1 to +2 volts 
>if the output is OK.  If nothing happens or it decreases, then it is the 
>alternator-regulator that is probably at fault.
>
>If you do have a generator (why I haven't a clue), it has to have current 
>applied to it to make output.  So if you have a dead battery, a generator 
>will not work at all until you give it a fully charged battery.  Also, it 
>tends to put out nothing at idle and needs higher speed of rotation than 
>an alternator to make current.
>
>My guess is that your alternator has a burned out diode and it is shorting 
>out your battery.  Usually happens when you try to "jumper" to a dead 
>battery or get the polarity crossed while "jumpering".  A large spark 
>occurs and you can kiss one or more diodes goodbye.
>
>If you have a good automotive electrical shop around, it is better to 
>rebuild what you have then replacing with a rebuilt from an Autogotcha 
>store.  I have bought rebuilt alternators that have had to be completely 
>disassembeled and parts rotated 180 degrees to get them to fit.
>
>>From: Jeff Fischer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>>Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:58:05 -0600
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>>Was running my car and turned it off and upon a restart, it failed. Checked
>>the battery and it was dead. It is brand spanking new. Anyway I then looked
>>at the generator and one of the slip-on clips was off. No problem, I pushed
>>it back on but it was difficult and the back of this generator looks pretty
>>nasty. The male leads that the slip-ons attach to look real bad so I am
>>wondering if there is an easy way to put a meter on the generator to verify
>>that it is in fact changing/working?
>>
>>
>>--
>>Jeff Fischer
>>Lake Elmo, MN
>>'71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd, matching numbers
>>(In process of restoration when spring gets here)  :)
>>http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html
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Re: [Chevelle-List] Wisconsin

2002-02-23 Thread Jeff Fischer


Is there something going on in the Twin Cities?    I am
from WI and moved to the Twin cities area a year ago.  I lived in
West Allis (97th & Oklahoma) and Mequon.
-
Jeff Fischer
Lake Elmo, MN
'71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd, matching numbers
(In process of restoration when spring gets here)  :)
http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html

At 11:31 AM 2/23/2002 -0500, you wrote:
Hey Steve, A
Brewery trip sounds great, Where are you in Wisconsin? I am in West
Allis, Hopefully going to the Twin Cities trip. Phil 65SS

RE: [Chevelle-List] Choke help

2002-02-23 Thread Jeff Fischer



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Great!  Anyone want to buy a used carb cheap? :)



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> >
> > Thank You John, the carb is a Rochester  7042210QE 0872
>
>Hey, I can answer this!  I found a great Q-Jet tuning paper at this
>great page of reference papers:
>http://www.corvettefaq.com/engine.asp
>
>Or, to download it directly, click here:
>http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/QJet_Tuning_Paper.doc
>
>It decodes your carb as:
>"70" Pre-1976 Q-Jet
>"42" 1972 is the exact year
>"2"  49-State Carburetor
>"1"  Chevrolet
>"0"  Automatic Transmission
>
>This is as far as the paper decodes, but...
>"QE" Sorry, no idea
>"0872" Don't know, but I would guess August, 1972?
>
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RE: [Chevelle-List] Catalog descriptions

2002-02-23 Thread Kevin M. Bowman










That is hilarious!  Sad part is, we have called the local
parts store for similar parts when a new, non-auto type person is working.  Listening to them yell at the computer
and ask co-workers for advice is great. 


 

I guess the 26” exhaust tip
is next…  Has anyone seen the ‘exhaust
tip neon’ kit that is currently selling? 
Makes the end of the tip glow (red, green, etc).  This goes along with the glowing rotors
neon kit that is out there.

 

Hey, I just redid the site
(most of it) again.  The first pic
of my Chevelle is hidden on there. 
It is on the members page, under all of the links.  You will notice there is a hidden
link.  Easy way to find it is to
highlight the text..  it magically
appears…

 

Give it a few years and a
few thousand dollars, and it will be nice.

 

Later All!

Kevin

 



 

*

Kevin M. Bowman

Lorain, OH    44053

 

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2000 Olds Alero GLS –
57,xxx Miles

1972 Chevrolet Chevelle –
body work being completed

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Herb, that's a good one! You might get a
kick out of this web site:

 

http://www.kalecoauto.com/

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It depends on what you call "a little more expensive". Just Dashes gets $400
to recover a dash pad. A repro is about $150. I paid $75 each to have the
center emblems for my Olds wheelcovers re-chromed (not available in repro),
and in the long run it was a mistake. They still have to be painted (time is
money too), and I have since found 3 NOS covers for about $50 each, and one
NOS emblem for $25. Re-chroming is not cheap, especially here in the
northeast where the hazmat laws are very strict.

John Nasta
Old Car Network
http://oldcarnetwork.com


-Original Message-
the only way to force the manufactureres to make good repos is to not buy
the bad ones.in the meantime ive found excellent repair/replate services
that will leave your old parts looking like new.aluminum,plastic,chrome
thereis also aplace that recovrs dashpads the difference between the repos
and the re whatevers is night and day .the cost is comparable to repos
> maybe alittle more expensive but the satisfaction of installing parts that
are
beautiful originals.dale i just had my taillight housings re chromed they
look and function like new.dont have a core hit the wrecking yards.



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Re: [Chevelle-List] bad repros

2002-02-23 Thread Larry Fisher



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I've had several repro parts that didn't fit right (door panels, mirrors)
but some good ones, too so I keep trying (just ordered a rear bumper from
Trevor).
Larry (snake)
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> BTW, you will often see an option on the mirrors for US made or foreign
> import. The US ones are definitely better made. I will be putting a repro
> dash bezel in my El Camino as well. I'll let you guys know if it doesn't
fit
> right.
>
> John Nasta
> Old Car Network
> http://oldcarnetwork.com
>
>
> -Original Message-
> gauge bezels, exterior mirrors, dashpads, wheel well trim,etc etc etc
>
> >jason pollock 66 el camino
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Re: [Chevelle-List] Wisconsin

2002-02-23 Thread PGlass6657

Hey Steve, A Brewery trip sounds great, Where are you in Wisconsin? I am in West Allis, Hopefully going to the Twin Cities trip. Phil 65SS

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on 2/23/02 7:52 AM, 396guy at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
the only way to force the manufactureres to make good repos is to not buy
the bad ones.in the meantime ive found excellent repair/replate services
that will leave your old parts looking like new.aluminum,plastic,chrome
thereis also aplace that recovrs dashpads the difference between the repos
and the re whatevers is night and day .the cost is comparable to repos
> maybe alittle more expensive but the satisfaction of installing parts that are
beautiful originals.dale i just had my taillight housings re chromed they
look and function like new.dont have a core hit the wrecking yards.
thanks 
jason pollock 66 el camino
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> I've never received an outer grille extension for a 67 Chevelle that fit
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>> I'm curious to know what else people are getting that doesn't fit
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>> 
>> BTW, good suggestion about modifying the holes on the bumper brackets
>> instead of modifying the bumper.
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>> << Bad fitting repros? Haven't seen one yet.  >>   I wish
>> I can say
>> that!
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Herb, that's a good one! You might get a
kick out of this web site:

 

http://www.kalecoauto.com/

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BTW, you will often see an option on the mirrors for US made or foreign
import. The US ones are definitely better made. I will be putting a repro
dash bezel in my El Camino as well. I'll let you guys know if it doesn't fit
right.

John Nasta
Old Car Network
http://oldcarnetwork.com


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gauge bezels, exterior mirrors, dashpads, wheel well trim,etc etc etc

>jason pollock 66 el camino



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RE: [Chevelle-List] Show Times


According to the Speedvision website, My Classic Car is on today at 4:30 at
Sunday at 10:30.  I'm sure all times are EST.

Dale McIntosh
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67 SS/67 Elky
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http://www.team67.com
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> Someone, please help...
> 
> I have lost the show times for this weekend.  I really want to watch those
> shows.
> 
> Thanks!
> Kevin
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[Chevelle-List] Catalog descriptions




Yesterday I received a mini catalog from Summit.  It's 
for trucks and since we have two 4x4's, I naturally had to look through 
it...
 
On page 31 there are some bucket seats.  One of the 
descriptions says:
 
"Reinforced bolsters patterned after professional drag racing 
seats for the ultimate control during hard cornering."
 
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but I can't recall ever hearing 
a professional DRAG racer talk about "hard cornering" when referring to his drag 
car.  Apparently the people writing the descriptions 
don't know much about racing.
 
Anyway, I just thought it was funny...
 
cYa-
 
Herb Lumpp1966 El CaminoACES #3509http://web.tampabay.rr.com/herbsworld/index.htm

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I've never received an outer grille extension for a 67 Chevelle that fit
right.  Taillight housings are another concern for 67's.

Dale McIntosh
ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold
67 SS/67 Elky
http://www.dalesplace.com
http://www.team67.com
http://www.midwestchevelles.com


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> I'm curious to know what else people are getting that doesn't fit
> right. We
> all need to know what to watch out for.
>
> BTW, good suggestion about modifying the holes on the bumper brackets
> instead of modifying the bumper.
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> Herb,
> Sounds to me like your Elky held it's own & put up a good showing against
a
> Nova that by all rights should have probably blown your doors off.
> You should be proud! You've done a good job on the Elky!
> Don
> ---


Don,

Considering my Elky has barely 50 miles on it and no posi, the Nova should
have dusted me.  Even if I never win a race, at least I'm having fun, my car
looks good, it goes, it turns, it stops, and when I get on the highway I can
shift into 6th gear and cruise along with the economy cars! :)

Yes I am proud of my Elky, and thanks for the compliments.

cYa-

Herb


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i only know about 66 parts.i would say that 70% of the repo parts ihave
installed have needed some tweaking,cutting,or grinding of the part or
mountingpoint.if i keep goingwith repos ill end up a bad kit car with
aplastic personality.im done
jason pollock 66 el camino


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on 2/23/02 7:30 AM, John Nasta at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
gauge bezels, exterior mirrors, dashpads, wheel well trim,etc etc etc
>jason pollock 66 el camino
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> I'm curious to know what else people are getting that doesn't fit right. We
> all need to know what to watch out for.
> 
> BTW, good suggestion about modifying the holes on the bumper brackets
> instead of modifying the bumper.
> 
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> << Bad fitting repros? Haven't seen one yet.  >>   I wish I can say
> that!
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I'm curious to know what else people are getting that doesn't fit right. We
all need to know what to watch out for.

BTW, good suggestion about modifying the holes on the bumper brackets
instead of modifying the bumper.

-Original Message-
<< Bad fitting repros? Haven't seen one yet.  >>   I wish I can say
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2002-02-23 Thread ChevelleYenko



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<< Bad fitting repros? Haven't seen one yet.  >>   I wish I can say 
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[Chevelle-List] Show Times

2002-02-23 Thread Kevin M. Bowman


Someone, please help...

I have lost the show times for this weekend.  I really want to watch those
shows.

Thanks!
Kevin



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Lorain, OH44053

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1972 Chevrolet Chevelle - body work being completed
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Re: [Chevelle-List] 69 Chevelle Rear Window

I am going to be looking into
getting a custom dash made out of aluminum. I will let you know what I
find out. I see your point about the grill. I guess I will check on
that too.
Lojac

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Rear Window

Amen to the dash
part. I cant find the plastic either, and would love to find an aluminum
replacement. Same with the front
grill. That piece being plastic is not cool. Takes a lot of abuse up there,
its no wonder they break all the time.
Steve

I guess
I will have to find a sheet metal show who can do that for me. I guess I will look into
them making the custom aluminum dash I want also. No repros
for the plastic dash bexel either. Whoever comes out with that
one first is going to make a killing.

Lojac

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My 69 has the
exact same problem. There are no repro deck panels for it
unfortunately, so I had to fabricated some pieces from sheetmetal and weld
them in place of the old ones. Those vinyl tops get ya everytime!!
THe lower corners were totally rotted away, along with a good
portion of the deck surface. Alot of times the part of the 1/4 panel
in that area is rotted out as well. Tom

Re: [Chevelle-List] Bad fitting repros

2002-02-23 Thread Bill Vander Werf



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Enlarging the holes on the brackets would be a better idea because once you
break through the chrome plating on a bumper the rust demons get a toehold on
the bare metal you exposed.

Bill Vander Werf


Herbert Lumpp wrote:

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> Tom,
>
> Instead of trying to modify the holes on the bumper, what about enlarging or
> slotting the holes on the mounting brackets?  Once the bumper is mounted the
> larger holes will be covered up...
>
> cYa-
>
> Herb Lumpp
> 1966 El Camino
> ACES #3509
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> > There is just enough room behind the bumper bolts to cut the holes larger
> > and move the bumper 3/16" to the right without seeing the larger hole.
> > Anyone have a suggestion on the best way to cut the square hole larger?
> >
> > Tom Tomlinson


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Re: [Chevelle-List] Car show in May.




Josh,
 
Do you have contact with John Van O'strand (aka: Jake)?  
If you do, is there any way you can get his number for me?  
Thanks.
 
 
cYa-
 
Herb Lumpp

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  May.
  
  For those of you local to Bucks County, I just got word of a 
  1st annual car show in may at Archbishop Wood H.S. Hope to see some of you 
  guys there! I am actually off and plan on bringing the 72. (If the engine gods 
  will allow me!) Here's the info.
  
  


  1st Archbishop Wood Alumni Association Auto Show. Benefits Alumni 
Scholarship Programs. Registration begins at 9 a.m., participant judging 
begins at noon, awards at 3 p.m. 20 classes. Pre-registration by May 3, 
$8.00; day of show, $10. Checks made payable to Archbishop Wood High 
School, send to Joe Fite, 453 Warminster Road, Hatboro, PA 19040. For 
more information, contact Joe FiteLocation: 655 North York Road, 
Warminster Pa., 18974 (York and Street Roads). Show is behind the 
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  215-675-1338 Joe Fite
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