Re: [Chevelle-List] how safe is it to flare your own brake lines
I replaced all of my brake lines with stainless steel break lines from http://www.inlinetube.com/ , and I bought their flaring tube (Rigid brand name). Further, I used single flare. Do you need to do the double flare? I'm pretty sure the factory only used a single flare. Only 1 connection leaked, and it only needed tightened. It really isn't that difficult, and I'd suggest you custom build your own break lines. As long as each connection seals, and you don't kink any of the lines, you should be fine. I don't see where it wouldn't be safe. Also buy a small tubing bender for nice bends. :-) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, Thanks to all who have helped me in my quest to rebuild my rear end. I am now wanting to replace the brake lines, and have borrowed a double flare tool, but am concerned about how safe this is. Would it be better to just buy some line that is close in length to the originals, and put a couple extra bends in it to take up any excess length? This way I wouldn't have to flare the line because it comes already done. I prefer to cut it to exact length, but I want the car to be safe. Thanks - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold) - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 69 SS Dash Bezel
Craig, I'd agree with Josh, up to $150 for a nice bezel. Gauges with the console will raise the price, especially with a tachometer. I've seen $500 price tags at swap meets for restored bezels with the tach. You probably already know where they tend to crack/break. Watch the windshield wiper switch mounts, they often break. They're easy enough to repair with JBWeld though. Each of the mounting screw holes are typically places that crack also. A radio delete plate is a nice score too. If you don't want it, someone will. NoNeck wrote: Criag, in my opinion you should be able to get a decent one for $100-150 although most stuf is generally overpriced at Carlisle.Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com - Original Message - From: Craig Cerena Robertson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 8:33 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] 69 SS Dash Bezel Can someone give me a ball park price for a dash bezel in a 69 Chevelle SS. The previous owner of my car cut the dash to place a CD Player. I'm not sure I can afford one right now but I plan on attending Spring Carlisle and would like to keep my eyes open in case I would find a good deal. ThanksCraig -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold)
Re: [Chevelle-List] 69 SS Dash Bezel
Oh man, need my coffee Correction: Gauges with the bezel, not the console. yeeesh. Michael Pell wrote: Craig, I'd agree with Josh, up to $150 for a nice bezel. Gauges with the console will raise the price, especially with a tachometer. I've seen $500 price tags at swap meets for restored bezels with the tach. You probably already know where they tend to crack/break. Watch the windshield wiper switch mounts, they often break. They're easy enough to repair with JBWeld though. Each of the mounting screw holes are typically places that crack also. A radio delete plate is a nice score too. If you don't want it, someone will. NoNeck wrote: Criag, in my opinion you should be able to get a decent one for $100-150 although most stuf is generally overpriced at Carlisle.Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com - Original Message - From:Craig Cerena Robertson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 8:33 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] 69 SS Dash Bezel Can someone give me a ball park price for a dash bezel in a 69 Chevelle SS. The previous owner of my car cut the dash to place a CD Player. I'm not sure I can afford one right now but I plan on attending Spring Carlisle and would like to keep my eyes open in case I would find a good deal. Thanks Craig -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold) -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold)
RE: [Chevelle-List] how safe is it to flare your own brake lines
I flared my own lines for the front brakes on my car this past summer. Been over 100 MPH lots of times (mostly at the drag strip) and I'm still here.. :-) Just make sure to inspect your flares when you are done. When I was doing mine, the first flare or two that I made weren't good, and you could see it -- there were little cracks around the edge of the flare. Make a few practice flares on a scrap piece of line before you do the ones for your car. -Dave, [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 9:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] how safe is it to flare your own brake lines Hello, Thanks to all who have helped me in my quest to rebuild my rear end. I am now wanting to replace the brake lines, and have borrowed a double flare tool, but am concerned about how safe this is. Would it be better to just buy some line that is close in length to the originals, and put a couple extra bends in it to take up any excess length? This way I wouldn't have to flare the line because it comes already done. I prefer to cut it to exact length, but I want the car to be safe. Thanks - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] best fit headers for '69 BB
I had to jack up the drivers side just a hair.. At 10:07 PM 4/7/2002 -0400, you wrote: Jeff, Did you have to jack the engine up for the hookers, or did they fit up from the bottom? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michael Pell Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 5:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] best fit headers for '69 BB The Hooker Comp Part# 2455 fits very will on my '69 with BBC and manual transmission. I'm very pleased, I didn't have to modify them to fit, and nothing hits. I have a used set for sale, although I may have just sold them. I got new ones from Jet-Hot, using the Team Chevelle discount. $330 shipped to my door, coated. Ask for Chris if you call them directly. I almost tried the Dynomax from AutoZone. They're much cheaper, but I already had the Hookers on order before I learned of this. good luck, Jeff Fischer wrote: Just put flowtech headers on my 454 and they fit ok but the clutch return spring is a real problem. Still not sure what I will do with it, right now it is wrapped against one of the pipes and kid of goes around it. Not good.. At 03:29 PM 4/4/2002 -0500, you wrote: It's about time for me to replace the headers in my '69 el Camino with a BB. What does anyone recommend for an easy fit with good performance? Okay, maybe easy fit is not the correct phrase, how about easier fit. Thanks Guys, Great to have you back! David '69 SS el Camino -- Jeff Fischer Lake Elmo, MN '71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold)
[Chevelle-List] 64 Malibu SS
Hello I wrote to you sometime ago about my 64 Malibu SS which I owned back in 1972, which the gal pulled out in front of me in her MG. Well, ever since July 6, 1972, when my 64 Malibu SS went away...I've looked thru out the Central Illinois area for one like it. A dark blue, light blue interior, hard top with the 283 4bbl. I know all you hot rodders don't find that impressive, but that was my first car, back when no money was available to do much else. Well, I'll be 48 this May 9th, and thanks to a lot of great people on this list, I'm told I may have the 64 Malibu SS Hardtop delivered to my door by that date if scheduels hold, baring anything unforseen. The car is a solid Arizona car which compared to all the restoration projects I have looked at, has an extremely little amount of rust and being bought from a great guy. Lots of communication and well, somewhere around 28 photos. He even lifted the car on a hoist and took a bunch of photos of the undercarriage for me. So in just a couple of weeks, I'll have the car sitting here in my "recently cleaned out garage"which included telling the wife her car will have to sit outside for sometime. LOL I didn't happen to mention how long . or how long it will take to restore. I don't know who is more excited, me or my 14 year old son Jeff. It's going to be a great year... Wondering if some of you might take the time to look over the following and tell me what your opinion. re: Paint Restoration Questions/Items needed below I got a lot of questions, "a nervous novice" LOL ... Needed: Set of Mint/near Mint 64 Malibu SS Mag Hub Caps. Have 65 SS Hub Caps I won't need. Rear Antenna and installation kit. Possibly a hood. (The hood on the 64 SS has hood pins that were added to the hood, that I'm not sure if I want to keep, since not original). "Any Opinions". Factory Air Cleaner for a 64 SS with a 283 4bbl. Pair of 64 SS rear quarter panel emblems. 65's are a bit different. Source for: Delco Tar Top Repro Battery Question: Anyone ever do a change over from front fender to rear quarter panel mount installation for the antenna on a 64 SS??? I like the rear mounted better, but car has it on front fender. Since this was an "option" in 64, "from what I have been told" I didn't think that this would hurt keeping original. Any opinions? Question: Anyone know what brand and size of tire was factory original? Does anyone know what tires looks and fits the car best? Question: What parts on the engine operation should remain original "Delco" manufacturer? Dist. Cap, Starter, Water Pump, Coil, Battery, Plug Wires, Carb, Plugs, ect. Question: If Chrome kit added on engine, Changing out Air Cleaner, Valve Covers, Oil Cap, ect., does this help or hurt the value of the car when bringing back to factory original? As long as those parts changed out are kept with the car, wouldn't the value be improved? I told ya, I'm a novice with alot of questions. Ok, here goes. I'm really undecided about which way I should paint the 64 Malibu SS. On one hand, Laquer is original but expensive. The base coat/clear coat is cheaper, but not original. I know the Laquer would look better, and if money was there, that is how I would do it. Mainly because it is what was originally on the car. However, I'm afraid if I paint the car with base coat/clear coat, the overall value of the restoration will be greatly decreased if I "ever" resold it. I'm going to be keeping the car a long time, but I'd hate to think about not restoring it as "original". So I'm in a pickle. On top of this, I've not painted a car for nearly 20 years, and never Laquer, so I'll have to hire it done. That means spending $4,000.00 on a paint job. And well, I'm on permanent disability, so, well, that means fixed income. So raising that money for paint would take me a long time and well, I don't want to waite that long, while at the same time I don't want to stray from doing a original restoration. Thomas W. Rogers
Re: [Chevelle-List] Bel Air
I saw the Bel Air at the NY Auto Show a week ago. I was not impressed. It looks like a brick on wheels. Chevy would do better to make a modern interpretation of a 66-70 Chevelle a'la the new GTO. Tony - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Finding TDC
Thanks for all the tips guys. Now its off to the garage! Tony - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] how safe is it to flare your own brake lines
I flared my own brake lines for my sbc/BMW conversion. I used a cheap single flare tool. I practiced a few times until I had it figured out(much easier off the car on a bench). I did have one flare that split while flaring on the car. I cut that piece and reflared. Be sure not to kink the line, check your flares at least twice to make sure no cracks or splits are present. put it all together and pump the crap out of it and check for leaks. I periodically checked the connections a few times the first month of driving. Walt = Original Message From [EMAIL PROTECTED] = Hello, Thanks to all who have helped me in my quest to rebuild my rear end. I am now wanting to replace the brake lines, and have borrowed a double flare tool, but am concerned about how safe this is. Would it be better to just buy some line that is close in length to the originals, and put a couple extra bends in it to take up any excess length? This way I wouldn't have to flare the line because it comes already done. I prefer to cut it to exact length, but I want the car to be safe. Thanks - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Small Block Headers
Thorley Tri-Y's . Excellent fit. Flange is thick, welds smooth clean. The only negative is they come with a chrome finish (or did) that is not very good. It doesn't look all that great and it certainly didn't stand up( very long) to daily use. But I've had mine ceramic coated and am very happy with them. Now there are 2 thorley (Dougs Headers Doug Thorley Headers)companys. The original - now owned by the divorced wife and a new company owned by doug. I'm not sure which is which. They are expensive but rumor is that the tri-y layout really helps low end torque. rick schaefer72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.htmlTPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-LTeam Chevelle # 0038ACES #0140 On Sun, 07 Apr 2002 22:32:36 -0500 "David Hovanessian" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a 1970 Chevelle and I want to replace my headers with some better ones. the ones i have on there now keep burnin up my plug wires. What type of headers work the best on a small block chevy 350. I have straight plugs on there too. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Small Block Headers
Thorley Tri-Y's . Excellent fit. Flange is thick, welds smooth clean. The only negative is they come with a chrome finish (or did) that is not very good. It doesn't look all that great and it certainly didn't stand up( very long) to daily use. But I've had mine ceramic coated and am very happy with them. Now there are 2 thorley (Dougs Headers Doug Thorley Headers)companys. The original - now owned by the divorced wife and a new company owned by doug. I'm not sure which is which. They are expensive but rumor is that the tri-y layout really helps low end torque. rick schaefer72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.htmlTPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-LTeam Chevelle # 0038ACES #0140 On Sun, 07 Apr 2002 22:32:36 -0500 "David Hovanessian" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a 1970 Chevelle and I want to replace my headers with some better ones. the ones i have on there now keep burnin up my plug wires. What type of headers work the best on a small block chevy 350. I have straight plugs on there too. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Keith's Chevelle
Yes sa burn um up make sure you have a standing account with a tire company also lol KenD 72 HeavyChevyChevelle - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Finding TDC
Besure to let us all know how you made out. Ken D - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] 67-thm400 shifter help needed
I am sure some one out there ran into this problem before i did this weekend. I dropped in my 396with a thm400 behind it into my 67. needless to say the floor shifter will not work , the arm and the pivot of the shifter hits the top of the 400 there's no way this mechanical linkage is going to work . Is there a conversion kit for this to convert it to a cable shifter and keep the original shifter?? has anyone done this conversion ? where do i find the parts ?? any info would be greatly appreciated THANKS Bob - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Looking to unload some Chevy Q-Jets
First it was my collection of Olds Q-Jets; now I'd like to send a few Chevy Q-Jet cores down the road to clear up some shelf space. These are bare castings without any metering components. Most of them are from the early and mid '70s, but there might be a stray late '60s model or 2 amongst them. Interested parties can email me off-list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! Brad O. Get the award winning ISP, ATT WorldNet Service http://download.att.net/webtag - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 67-thm400 shifter help needed
Hi, go to www.shiftworks.com,,they have the conversion kit...also I had to use Prostick shifter and they fit under the stock center console with little or no mods...hope this help,,,John --- Robert Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am sure some one out there ran into this problem before i did this weekend. I dropped in my 396with a thm400 behind it into my 67. needless to say the floor shifter will not work , the arm and the pivot of the shifter hits the top of the 400 there's no way this mechanical linkage is going to work . Is there a conversion kit for this to convert it to a cable shifter and keep the original shifter?? has anyone done this conversion ? where do i find the parts ?? any info would be greatly appreciated THANKS Bob - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.yahoo.com/ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Crossed flag decals
Don't see the crossed flag 454 decals for the 71 on Year One's web site but they have it for the 1970. No picture shown, are they the same? Anyone know another source for this decal? -- Jeff Fischer Lake Elmo, MN '71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] how safe is it to flare your own brake lines
I used single flare and YES the Factory did use DOUBLE FLARE. This is not a good practice. nore a safe one. a 37 degree preasure line. need's duouble flaring. only 45 deg, AN fittings you can get away with single flare. I know you have done it, I know it my work. BIMO you are WAY OUT ON THIN ICE. Yes double flaring steel is a BEAR and Stainless steel a BIG BEAR, but it can be done right with the corect tools. OR the other option's are getting pre flared lines and roll up the excess or. get new pre bent lins from one of the many dealers. or practice paractic parctice on scrap till they come out OK. If it's sounding like I am yelling I am, WHY? becaues this is a SAFTEY issue. and single flared 37 deg. High preasure line are improper engineering practice. Original Message - From: Michael Pell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 8:03 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] how safe is it to flare your own brake lines I replaced all of my brake lines with stainless steel break lines from http://www.inlinetube.com/ , and I bought their flaring tube (Rigid brand name). Further, I used single flare. Do you need to do the double flare? I'm pretty sure the factory only used a single flare. Only 1 connection leaked, and it only needed tightened. It really isn't that difficult, and I'd suggest you custom build your own break lines. As long as each connection seals, and you don't kink any of the lines, you should be fine. I don't see where it wouldn't be safe. Also buy a small tubing bender for nice bends. :-) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, Thanks to all who have helped me in my quest to rebuild my rear end. I am now wanting to replace the brake lines, and have borrowed a double flare tool, but am concerned about how safe this is. Would it be better to just buy some line that is close in length to the originals, and put a couple extra bends in it to take up any excess length? This way I wouldn't have to flare the line because it comes already done. I prefer to cut it to exact length, but I want the car to be safe. Thanks - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold) - 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] 327 motor mounts
I am making an engine swap, the six cylinder and powerglide are out and I am looking for engine mounts to put the 327 in the 1964 chevelle. I have made all my local phone calls and no one can help. Where can I find these mounts? (frame and engine block) And how can I besure they will work in a 64? I am also wondering about linkage for the 350 transmission that is going in with the 327. Is it possible to link up with the column shifter where the powerglide shifted from. Maybe a floor shifter would be nice (bench seats , no console) anybody found one that works well? overday Paul
Re: [Chevelle-List] 67-thm400 shifter help needed
Thanks john i checked out the website and seen what they offer. but its unclear what needs to be done on the installation If any one out there did this floorshifter modification i need to pick your brain if possible Tks Bob John Sandonas wrote: Hi, go to www.shiftworks.com,,they have the conversion kit...also I had to use Prostick shifter and they fit under the stock center console with little or no mods...hope this help,,,John --- Robert Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am sure some one out there ran into this problem before i did this weekend. I dropped in my 396with a thm400 behind it into my 67. needless to say the floor shifter will not work , the arm and the pivot of the shifter hits the top of the 400 there's no way this mechanical linkage is going to work . Is there a conversion kit for this to convert it to a cable shifter and keep the original shifter?? has anyone done this conversion ? where do i find the parts ?? any info would be greatly appreciated THANKS Bob - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.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] 327 motor mounts
If you don't mind aftermarket polyurethane mounts, check out http://www.energysuspension.com/prod1.html. They're stiffer than rubber but far more flexible than solid mounts. Brad O. I am making an engine swap, the six cylinder and powerglide are out and I am looking for engine mounts to put the 327 in the 1964 chevelle. I have made all my local phone calls and no one can help. Where can I find these mounts? (frame and engine block) And how can I be sure they will work in a 64? Paul Get the award winning ISP, ATT WorldNet Service http://download.att.net/webtag - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] best fit headers for '69 BB
Then, I'm thinking the passenger side should be the first installed. Is that right? Also, How much of a PITA is it to jack up the engine? Never done it before; any tips? -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jeff FischerSent: Monday, April 08, 2002 9:03 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] best fit headers for '69 BBI had to jack up the drivers side just a hair..At 10:07 PM 4/7/2002 -0400, you wrote: Jeff, Did you have to jack the engine up for the hookers, or did they fit up from the bottom? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michael Pell Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 5:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] best fit headers for '69 BB The Hooker Comp Part# 2455 fits very will on my '69 with BBC and manual transmission. I'm very pleased, I didn't have to modify them to fit, and nothing hits. I have a used set for sale, although I may have just sold them. I got new ones from Jet-Hot, using the Team Chevelle discount. $330 shipped to my door, coated. Ask for Chris if you call them directly. I almost tried the Dynomax from AutoZone. They're much cheaper, but I already had the Hookers on order before I learned of this. good luck, Jeff Fischer wrote: Just put flowtech headers on my 454 and they fit ok but the clutch return spring is a real problem. Still not sure what I will do with it, right now it is wrapped against one of the pipes and kid of goes around it. Not good.. At 03:29 PM 4/4/2002 -0500, you wrote: It's about time for me to replace the headers in my '69 el Camino with a BB. What does anyone recommend for an easy fit with good performance? Okay, maybe easy fit is not the correct phrase, how about easier fit. Thanks Guys, Great to have you back! David '69 SS el Camino -- Jeff Fischer Lake Elmo, MN '71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold)
RE: [Chevelle-List] 64 Malibu SS
Congratulations and good luck! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 9:03 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] 64 Malibu SS Hello I wrote to you sometime ago about my 64 Malibu SS which I owned back in 1972, which the gal pulled out in front of me in her MG. Well, ever since July 6, 1972, when my 64 Malibu SS went away...I've looked thru out the Central Illinois area for one like it. A dark blue, light blue interior, hard top with the 283 4bbl. I know all you hot rodders don't find that impressive, but that was my first car, back when no money was available to do much else. Well, I'll be 48 this May 9th, and thanks to a lot of great people on this list, I'm told I may have the 64 Malibu SS Hardtop delivered to my door by that date if scheduels hold, baring anything unforseen. The car is a solid Arizona car which compared to all the restoration projects I have looked at, has an extremely little amount of rust and being bought from a great guy. Lots of communication and well, somewhere around 28 photos. He even lifted the car on a hoist and took a bunch of photos of the undercarriage for me. So in just a couple of weeks, I'll have the car sitting here in my "recently cleaned out garage"which included telling the wife her car will have to sit outside for sometime. LOL I didn't happen to mention how long . or how long it will take to restore. I don't know who is more excited, me or my 14 year old son Jeff. It's going to be a great year... Wondering if some of you might take the time to look over the following and tell me what your opinion.re: Paint Restoration Questions/Items needed below I got a lot of questions, "a nervous novice" LOL ... Needed: Set of Mint/near Mint 64 Malibu SS Mag Hub Caps. Have 65 SS Hub Caps I won't need. Rear Antenna and installation kit. Possibly a hood. (The hood on the 64 SS has hood pins that were added to the hood, that I'm not sure if I want to keep, since not original). "Any Opinions". Factory Air Cleaner for a 64 SS with a 283 4bbl. Pair of 64 SS rear quarter panel emblems. 65's are a bit different. Source for: Delco Tar Top Repro Battery Question: Anyone ever do a change over from front fender to rear quarter panel mount installation for the antenna on a 64 SS??? I like the rear mounted better, but car has it on front fender. Since this was an "option" in 64, "from what I have been told" I didn't think that this would hurt keeping original. Any opinions?Question: Anyone know what brand and size of tire was factory original? Does anyone know what tires looks and fits the car best?Question: What parts on the engine operation should remain original "Delco" manufacturer? Dist. Cap, Starter, Water Pump, Coil, Battery, Plug Wires, Carb, Plugs, ect.Question: If Chrome kit added on engine, Changing out Air Cleaner, Valve Covers, Oil Cap, ect., does this help or hurt the value of the car when bringing back to factory original? As long as those parts changed out are kept with the car, wouldn't the value be improved? I told ya, I'm a novice with alot of questions.Ok, here goes. I'm really undecided about which way I should paint the 64 Malibu SS. On one hand, Laquer is original but expensive. The base coat/clear coat is cheaper, but not original. I know the Laquer would look better, and if money was there, that is how I would do it. Mainly because it is what was originally on the car. However, I'm afraid if I paint the car with base coat/clear coat, the overall value of the restoration will be greatly decreased if I "ever" resold it. I'm going to be keeping the car a long time, but I'd hate to think about not restoring it as "original". So I'm in a pickle. On top of this, I've not painted a car for nearly 20 years, and never Laquer, so I'll have to hire it done. That means spending $4,000.00 on a paint job. And well, I'm on permanent disability, so, well, that means fixed income. So raising that money for paint would take me a long time and well, I don't want to waite that long, while at the same time I don't want to stray from doing a original restoration.Thomas W. Rogers
[Chevelle-List] re: Paint
Hello I talked to a local automotive painter here and he said that they are making Urethane Paints that you can't tell from Laquer. Well, since I am the typical skeptic, and novice to painting cars, I thought I'd ask you. Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Engine Colors/Red/Orange
Hello Would you know why I've seen both Red and Orange Engines in the 64 Malibu SS that I have looked at? Does it have to do with where manufactured? Thomas - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine Colors/Red/Orange
Are these colors you've personally observed or are you judging from photographs? A true red would be incorrect but a reddish orange might be due to the film and/or developing. TTBOMK all '64 smallblocks were painted traditional Chevy orange. Brad Would you know why I've seen both Red and Orange Engines in the 64 Malibu SS that I have looked at? Does it have to do with where manufactured? Thomas Get the award winning ISP, ATT WorldNet Service http://download.att.net/webtag - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] 67-thm400 shifter help needed
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 67-thm400 shifter help needed Thanks john i checked out the website and seen what they offer. but its unclear what needs to be done on the installation. If any one out there did this floorshifter modification i need to pick your brain if possible I have not done the changeover, but I do have a 700R4 with the cable shifter and console mount, in case that might help. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle| ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes John Sandonas wrote: Hi, go to www.shiftworks.com,,they have the conversion kit...also I had to use Prostick shifter and they fit under the stock center console with little or no mods...hope this help,,,John --- Robert Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am sure some one out there ran into this problem before i did this weekend. I dropped in my 396with a thm400 behind it into my 67. needless to say the floor shifter will not work , the arm and the pivot of the shifter hits the top of the 400 there's no way this mechanical linkage is going to work . Is there a conversion kit for this to convert it to a cable shifter and keep the original shifter?? has anyone done this conversion ? where do i find the parts ?? any info would be greatly appreciated THANKS - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 64 Malibu SS
Thomas, Dwaine here. Congrats on your upcoming new car. A few months ago I found a 64 Malibu 4 door station wagon here in Kansas at an off the beaten path salvage yard. It had a perfect and complete rust free front clip w/ hood and perfect front bumper. I am not sure where you live but this front clip is very nice. Email me off line and I will dig up the name and number if your interested in the parts and calling them. Again congrats on the new car. Dwaine 66SS
RE: [Chevelle-List] 327 motor mounts
Title: Message You are looking for the actual mount, correct? This is also called a frame stand, I think. For those of you who think he is asking about motor mounts, he needs the part that bolts to the frame of the car that the motor mount then bolts to. My car has the small block stands (swapped from the big block stands) because otherwise my headers would not go in. I found some at a junkyard, so I suggest you call around for some of the larger Chevy junkyards. I think I paid about $100 for the pair, but this was a long time ago so it might have been less. I Found some '66-'67 mounts at Ausley's (http://www.chevelle.com/catalog.asp?action=categoryid=9) listed as EFB667S $99.00 1966-67 S/B Engine Frame Mounts pr So I would think that there would be something similar for the '64 models. Maybe try calling Ausley's or some of the other supplier and they might know what you can use. You can try searching the Team Chevelle site (http://www.chevelles.com/) to see if this has been discussed as well. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED])'66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs'67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of pabloSent: Monday, April 08, 2002 11:07 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] 327 motor mounts I am making an engine swap, the six cylinder and powerglide are out and I am looking for engine mounts to put the 327 in the 1964 chevelle. I have made all my local phone calls and no one can help. Where can I find these mounts? (frame and engine block) And how can I besure they will work in a 64? I am also wondering about linkage for the 350 transmission that is going in with the 327. Is it possible to link up with the column shifter where the powerglide shifted from. Maybe a floor shifter would be nice (bench seats , no console) anybody found one that works well? overday Paul
Re: [Chevelle-List] 327 motor mounts
Hi Brad, Thanks I looked at that site. They said to measure my mounts to determine which replacement mounts I needed. I can't do that because I am not looking to replace mounts, I am looking to find the correct mounts for the 327 and frame ( as well as the transmission hardware). Then it also says on their site that two are required. I am think four . Two for the frame, and two for the block. What am I missing ? overday. Paul - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 3:08 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 327 motor mounts If you don't mind aftermarket polyurethane mounts, check out http://www.energysuspension.com/prod1.html. They're stiffer than rubber but far more flexible than solid mounts. Brad O. I am making an engine swap, the six cylinder and powerglide are out and I am looking for engine mounts to put the 327 in the 1964 chevelle. I have made all my local phone calls and no one can help. Where can I find these mounts? (frame and engine block) And how can I be sure they will work in a 64? Paul Get the award winning ISP, ATT WorldNet Service http://download.att.net/webtag - 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] Engine Colors/Red/Orange
In a message dated 4/8/02 3:14:08 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Are these colors you've personally observed or are you judging from photographs? A true red would be incorrect but a reddish orange might be due to the film and/or developing. TTBOMK all '64 smallblocks were painted traditional Chevy orange. Just engines I have observed while looking for one to buy. I know there is a Chevy Red and a Chevy Orange engine paint. Maybe the reds were repainted. Thomas
RE: [Chevelle-List] 67-thm400 shifter help needed
Brad, What did you do to connect the TV cable to the carb? I have seen a few different kits..some with sliders while others snap on the nailhead on the carb linkage. Walt I have not done the changeover, but I do have a 700R4 with the cable shifter and console mount, in case that might help. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle| ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes John Sandonas wrote: Hi, go to www.shiftworks.com,,they have the conversion kit...also I had to use Prostick shifter and they fit under the stock center console with little or no mods...hope this help,,,John --- Robert Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am sure some one out there ran into this problem before i did this weekend. I dropped in my 396with a thm400 behind it into my 67. needless to say the floor shifter will not work , the arm and the pivot of the shifter hits the top of the 400 there's no way this mechanical linkage is going to work . Is there a conversion kit for this to convert it to a cable shifter and keep the original shifter?? has anyone done this conversion ? where do i find the parts ?? any info would be greatly appreciated THANKS - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] 64 Color Chips
http://www.chevelles.com/years/64/64paint.jpg http://cobradeuce.com/CatalogPages-USA/1964ChevroletChevelle.htm The above are two sources for the Paint Numbers for the 64's. Question: One shows a Diplomat Blue Metalic #873 and the other shows a #916 Daytona Blue. Two different colors. But the #873 is on a actual color chip sheet and the #916 is just a listing. I'm sure the #916 is the color of the 64 Malibu SS I had back in the early 70's, so I'm wondering if both of these numbers were actually used in 64? tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] how safe is it to flare your own brake lines
Howdy guys, Lotta worries about this flaring thing I worked as a hydraulic engineer for many years, and we used 37 degree single flared tubing on all systems up to 5000 P.S.I. I am not to sure though what kind of pressure an automobiles brake system reaches in a panic stop...If anyone knows... Dan McIntosh
RE: [Chevelle-List] 67-thm400 shifter help needed
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wbainey Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] 67-thm400 shifter help needed What did you do to connect the TV cable to the carb? I have seen a few different kits..some with sliders while others snap on the nailhead on the carb linkage. I have a clip that snaps over the head. I can take some digital pix if you want to see it. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle| ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes I have not done the changeover, but I do have a 700R4 with the cable shifter and console mount, in case that might help. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle| ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes John Sandonas wrote: Hi, go to www.shiftworks.com,,they have the conversion kit...also I had to use Prostick shifter and they fit under the stock center console with little or no mods...hope this help,,,John --- Robert Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am sure some one out there ran into this problem before i did this weekend. I dropped in my 396with a thm400 behind it into my 67. needless to say the floor shifter will not work , the arm and the pivot of the shifter hits the top of the 400 there's no way this mechanical linkage is going to work . Is there a conversion kit for this to convert it to a cable shifter and keep the original shifter?? has anyone done this conversion ? where do i find the parts ?? any info would be greatly appreciated THANKS - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] Engine Colors/Red/Orange
I think only the 56 and 57 ChevyV-8 was painted red. Not sure when they went to a "corporate blue" color. Seems that was a trivia question some time back. If you're looking at pictures, they can be deceiving. Plus I'm sure there are different shades of "Chevrolet Orange" depending on whose paint you choose. Dale McIntoshACES #1709/TC #92 Gold67 SS/67 Elkyhttp://www.dalesplace.comhttp://www.team67.comhttp://www.midwestchevelles.com -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 3:40 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine Colors/Red/OrangeIn a message dated 4/8/02 3:14:08 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Are these colors you've personally observed or are you judging from photographs? A true red would be incorrect but a reddish orange might be due to the film and/or developing. TTBOMK all '64 smallblocks were painted traditional Chevy orange. Just engines I have observed while looking for one to buy. I know there is a Chevy Red and a Chevy Orange engine paint. Maybe the reds were repainted.Thomas
Re: [Chevelle-List] how safe is it to flare your own brake lines
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...I am not to sure though what kind of pressure an automobiles brake system reaches in a panic stop...If anyone knows... 2000-3000 lb/in^2 depending upon the braking system. Enough I wouldn't trust any car without double flares. -- Cliff Simpson http://www.ucalgary.ca/~csimpson/ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] how safe is it to flare your own brake lines
As cost conscious as auto mfgs are, I'm sure if they thought they could use single flare lines they would have. I don't know the forces or physics of it all but I'd sure feel safer with double flared lines. Dale McIntosh ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold 67 SS/67 Elky http://www.dalesplace.com http://www.team67.com http://www.midwestchevelles.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] how safe is it to flare your own brake lines
Well, now you guys have me concerned! To answer Dan's question: "Disc's require about 1000 lbs of pressure and the drums use about 300 lbs. " From http://www.inlinetube.com/cartalk.htm A general statement: What is 45 vs. 37 degree flares? All factory produced automobiles use the industry standard which is a 45 deg. double flare using one flare fitting. The double flare is stronger and needs no support sleeve. 37 deg or AN which stands for army / navy standard is used on military equipment and non automotive uses. When using AN on automotive components (masters, wheel cylinders), each AN fitting must be used with an adapter, a sleeve and a nut with a single flare. Also from http://www.inlinetube.com/cartalk.htm Mike "this is not good" P. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy guys, Lotta worries about this flaring thing I worked as a hydraulic engineer for many years, and we used 37 degree single flared tubing on all systems up to 5000 P.S.I. I am not to sure though what kind of pressure an automobiles brake system reaches in a panic stop...If anyone knows... Dan McIntosh -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold)
Re: [Chevelle-List] 327 motor mounts
Title: Message Thanks Brad, I exhausted all your information here and have no leads. How come you just can't buy 327 motor mounts and frame stands for a 1964 Chevy Chevelle. I even went so far as too call a few high performance small block replacement crate type engine suppliers and ask them how I could bolt them to my car. The best answer I got was "they're out there". I would love anymore ideas someone could pass along. Paul - Original Message - From: Brad Waller To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 4:34 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] 327 motor mounts You are looking for the actual mount, correct? This is also called a frame stand, I think. For those of you who think he is asking about motor mounts, he needs the part that bolts to the frame of the car that the motor mount then bolts to. My car has the small block stands (swapped from the big block stands) because otherwise my headers would not go in. I found some at a junkyard, so I suggest you call around for some of the larger Chevy junkyards. I think I paid about $100 for the pair, but this was a long time ago so it might have been less. I Found some '66-'67 mounts at Ausley's (http://www.chevelle.com/catalog.asp?action=categoryid=9) listed as EFB667S $99.00 1966-67 S/B Engine Frame Mounts pr So I would think that there would be something similar for the '64 models. Maybe try calling Ausley's or some of the other supplier and they might know what you can use. You can try searching the Team Chevelle site (http://www.chevelles.com/) to see if this has been discussed as well. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED])'66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs'67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of pabloSent: Monday, April 08, 2002 11:07 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] 327 motor mounts I am making an engine swap, the six cylinder and powerglide are out and I am looking for engine mounts to put the 327 in the 1964 chevelle. I have made all my local phone calls and no one can help. Where can I find these mounts? (frame and engine block) And how can I besure they will work in a 64? I am also wondering about linkage for the 350 transmission that is going in with the 327. Is it possible to link up with the column shifter where the powerglide shifted from. Maybe a floor shifter would be nice (bench seats , no console) anybody found one that works well? overday Paul
Re: [Chevelle-List] 327 motor mounts
Title: Message Whelp,Just an Idea but,you could try a interchange manual?Find out what other years used the same mount and go from there...Someone on this list is bound to have one( Manual ).I went to AutoZone today and they didn't have 69 chevelle motor mounts in there computer or their books,just like NAPA...the earliest date was a 70 chevelle,so I got those.Should be the same onesJack - Original Message - From: pablo To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 8:24 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 327 motor mounts Thanks Brad, I exhausted all your information here and have no leads. How come you just can't buy 327 motor mounts and frame stands for a 1964 Chevy Chevelle. I even went so far as too call a few high performance small block replacement crate type engine suppliers and ask them how I could bolt them to my car. The best answer I got was "they're out there". I would love anymore ideas someone could pass along. Paul - Original Message - From: Brad Waller To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 4:34 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] 327 motor mounts You are looking for the actual mount, correct? This is also called a frame stand, I think. For those of you who think he is asking about motor mounts, he needs the part that bolts to the frame of the car that the motor mount then bolts to. My car has the small block stands (swapped from the big block stands) because otherwise my headers would not go in. I found some at a junkyard, so I suggest you call around for some of the larger Chevy junkyards. I think I paid about $100 for the pair, but this was a long time ago so it might have been less. I Found some '66-'67 mounts at Ausley's (http://www.chevelle.com/catalog.asp?action=categoryid=9) listed as EFB667S $99.00 1966-67 S/B Engine Frame Mounts pr So I would think that there would be something similar for the '64 models. Maybe try calling Ausley's or some of the other supplier and they might know what you can use. You can try searching the Team Chevelle site (http://www.chevelles.com/) to see if this has been discussed as well. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED])'66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs'67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of pabloSent: Monday, April 08, 2002 11:07 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] 327 motor mounts I am making an engine swap, the six cylinder and powerglide are out and I am looking for engine mounts to put the 327 in the 1964 chevelle. I have made all my local phone calls and no one can help. Where can I find these mounts? (frame and engine block) And how can I besure they will work in a 64? I am also wondering about linkage for the 350 transmission that is going in with the 327. Is it possible to link up with the column shifter where the powerglide shifted from. Maybe a floor shifter would be nice (bench seats , no console) anybody found one that works well? overday Paul
[Chevelle-List] Horn
My horn does not work. I wired it hot to the battery and no honk honk. Does anyone have a horn for a 1971 Chevelle that they want to get rid of. I need a horn to let people know that they are too close or get out of the way, a Chevelle is coming through. Keith See my Chevelle:http://home.mindspring.com/~keithc/index.html
Re: [Chevelle-List] Horn
lol out of the way!! you could also go down to your local parts store and buy one. Tim King 1966 Chevelle 454 Big Block
RE: [Chevelle-List] Crossed flag decals
I think in 71 they changed the 454 decal, so that it wasn't the crossed flags anymore. It uses very large white numbers. I'm assuming you're talking about air cleaner decals. -Dave, [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jeff Fischer Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 10:35 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Crossed flag decals Don't see the crossed flag 454 decals for the 71 on Year One's web site but they have it for the 1970. No picture shown, are they the same? Anyone know another source for this decal? -- Jeff Fischer Lake Elmo, MN '71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html - 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] Horn
I hear that!...I kid around with my 9yr old son about that...I tell him,"Notice how all the cars are getting out of our way,Jackie Boy"?...he looks pretty astonished because they usually do!...Wait till he figures out that I say this when we're in the passing lane!...lol!...Anyway...Did ya ground the horn good when ya tried it? When I tested mine,I put the top of the horn down on the neg. battery terminal and used a wire from the pos. terminal to the prong on the horn...if it doesn't work,I bought a pair of some cool, red,black and chrome one's at a local parts store...Jack - Original Message - From: Keith Cooper To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 10:22 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Horn My horn does not work. I wired it hot to the battery and no honk honk. Does anyone have a horn for a 1971 Chevelle that they want to get rid of. I need a horn to let people know that they are too close or get out of the way, a Chevelle is coming through. Keith See my Chevelle:http://home.mindspring.com/~keithc/index.html
Re: [Chevelle-List] 64 Malibu SS
Thomas Build the car for you and don't worry if you have gone bc/cc paint.The diplomat blue paint with clear will be a knock out.The rear antena was installed but Dealers many times when people bought their car new off the lot,and really liked the look of the rear mounted one better.I took my 64 convert to a body shop last Saturday to finally get the body done after three years of waiting and one of the things that I am having done to it is installing the stock rear antenae,and having the fender filled.MyG.M. documentation I got for the car from G.M. of Canada,has the original size of tire but I can,t remember,as it is in the shop and I will check Wednesday when I can go there next.Put chrome on the engine but keep all the original stuffthat you can switch when ever you want to.Please yourself don,t worry about us because we'll all drool when you have finished the car. Grant From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 6:03 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] 64 Malibu SS Hello I wrote to you sometime ago about my 64 Malibu SS which I owned back in 1972, which the gal pulled out in front of me in her MG. Well, ever since July 6, 1972, when my 64 Malibu SS went away...I've looked thru out the Central Illinois area for one like it. A dark blue, light blue interior, hard top with the 283 4bbl. I know all you hot rodders don't find that impressive, but that was my first car, back when no money was available to do much else. Well, I'll be 48 this May 9th, and thanks to a lot of great people on this list, I'm told I may have the 64 Malibu SS Hardtop delivered to my door by that date if scheduels hold, baring anything unforseen. The car is a solid Arizona car which compared to all the restoration projects I have looked at, has an extremely little amount of rust and being bought from a great guy. Lots of communication and well, somewhere around 28 photos. He even lifted the car on a hoist and took a bunch of photos of the undercarriage for me. So in just a couple of weeks, I'll have the car sitting here in my "recently cleaned out garage"which included telling the wife her car will have to sit outside for sometime. LOL I didn't happen to mention how long . or how long it will take to restore. I don't know who is more excited, me or my 14 year old son Jeff. It's going to be a great year... Wondering if some of you might take the time to look over the following and tell me what your opinion.re: Paint Restoration Questions/Items needed below I got a lot of questions, "a nervous novice" LOL ... Needed: Set of Mint/near Mint 64 Malibu SS Mag Hub Caps. Have 65 SS Hub Caps I won't need. Rear Antenna and installation kit. Possibly a hood. (The hood on the 64 SS has hood pins that were added to the hood, that I'm not sure if I want to keep, since not original). "Any Opinions". Factory Air Cleaner for a 64 SS with a 283 4bbl. Pair of 64 SS rear quarter panel emblems. 65's are a bit different. Source for: Delco Tar Top Repro Battery Question: Anyone ever do a change over from front fender to rear quarter panel mount installation for the antenna on a 64 SS??? I like the rear mounted better, but car has it on front fender. Since this was an "option" in 64, "from what I have been told" I didn't think that this would hurt keeping original. Any opinions?Question: Anyone know what brand and size of tire was factory original? Does anyone know what tires looks and fits the car best?Question: What parts on the engine operation should remain original "Delco" manufacturer? Dist. Cap, Starter, Water Pump, Coil, Battery, Plug Wires, Carb, Plugs, ect.Question: If Chrome kit added on engine, Changing out Air Cleaner, Valve Covers, Oil Cap, ect., does this help or hurt the value of the car when bringing back to factory original? As long as those parts changed out are kept with the car, wouldn't the value be improved? I told ya, I'm a novice with alot of questions.Ok, here goes. I'm really undecided about which way I should paint the 64 Malibu SS. On one hand, Laquer is original but expensive. The base coat/clear coat is cheaper, but not original. I know the Laquer would look better, and if money was there, that is how I would do it. Mainly because it is what was originally on the car. However, I'm afraid if I paint the car with base coat/clear coat, the overall value of the restoration will be greatly decreased if I "ever" resold it. I'm going to be keeping the car a long time, but I'd hate to think about not restoring it as "original". So I'm in a pickle. On top of this, I've not painted a car for nearly 20 years, and never Laquer, so I'll have to hire it done. That means spending $4,000.00 on a paint job. And well, I'm on permanent disability, so, well, that
