RE: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens -- 200R4?
>Hey Dave, > >What kind of motor do you have in front of that 200-R4? And where was your >trans built? I've read in the rags that they're decent for mild V8s, but >others have had serious trouble with them. Just curious.. > >-Dave Hi! It's a (mostly) stock inline 6. I'm building it myself w/ a kit from B&M. I don't expect that my engine will produce dangerous amounts of power - I'm doing this swap to get away from 15 mpg. :-) It's my daily driver, not a race car by any means. From talking to local trans shops, opinions seem to vary widely. Some say they're rubbish all the time, some say post-86 are better, some say any year makes for a good foundation. Mine's out of a 90 Caprice with a 5 liter, for what it's worth. For 'real' power, regardless of your definition of that, everyone here recommends a 700-R4. I'm not making 'real' power, and I'm not very keen on hacking up my floorpan to make a 700-R4 fit, so this was my only option for an OD trans. Dave. -- www.swingvictoria.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens -- 200R4?
>What kind of motor do you have in front of that 200-R4? And where was your >trans built? I've read in the rags that they're decent for mild V8s, but >others have had serious trouble with them. Just curious.. I didn't catch this one the first time...200's are very weak transmissions...even built they can bite it hard with any real HP in front...hope you've got the GN 8.5"..they can handle a little more HP...if not plan on getting it replaced soon Kelly & Jana Hanna HannaWoodworks ClassicChevyCountry
RE: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens -- 200R4?
Hey Dave, What kind of motor do you have in front of that 200-R4? And where was your trans built? I've read in the rags that they're decent for mild V8s, but others have had serious trouble with them. Just curious.. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 6:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens >Dave, >On my 65, I removed two screws securing the chrome cover, and the indicator >glass came right out with it. Are you putting in a TH350/400? If so I would >be real interested to know how you get the column shifter to work with it. >Take it easy. >Dan McIntosh >65 Malibu Sweet - that sounds easy enough to do. I'd heard that it can be removed without removing the cover, but I wanted to make sure before I did it. I'm putting in a TH200-4R. I want to keep the column shifter for a while, due at least in part to the prices of floor shifters up here, but if it doesn't work the it doesn't work. We'll see what happens, I guess. Dave. -- www.swingvictoria.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] 1969 chevelle
Title: Message My 69 El Camino project is at http://johnnasta.com/elcamino I need to put a candle under Ron's ass to get it done. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chevelle 69 Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 11:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] 1969 chevelle Please do so Dave. I have a 69 as well. I am doing a major "frame-off" (my first) and will take all tips and advice on how to do things I can get! If anyone else has a web site of restoration in progress I always love seeing those. Perferably a 69, but sometimes tips apply to more than one year. Steve I DON'T KNOW IF I SHOULD DO THIS RESTORATION ON LINE??? Dave Ingersoll,Ontario My web site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/
RE: [Chevelle-List] Floor & trunk braces
Title: Message Thanks Dan! Good tip I hadn't though of that, but sure makes sense! Steve -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Dan McIntoshSent: Monday, September 02, 2002 2:52 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Floor & trunk braces Steve, Last winter I patched a couple spots on my floor, I used a 4 1/2" grinder fitted with a cut off wheel. I drilled a series of holes from under the vehicle about 1/2" away from the body braces, cut up to these holes from the top, and then connected the dots. What this accomplished was getting the old pan out without nicking the braces. You will have a section of floor left attached to the braces, which is spot welded at the factory. If you then grab the remaining floor and wiggle it up and down, you will start to see the spot welds appear. Remove the cut off wheel from the grinder and replace with the grinding wheel. Grind them there spot welds till they're gone. You still need to cut along the sill and the trans tunnel, but if you're careful, you should be OK. Hope this isn't as confusing as it sounded while I was writing it. Take it easy. Dan McIntosh65 Malibu - Original Message - From: Chevelle 69 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 1:16 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Floor & trunk braces Gents, Have any of you replaced floor and/or trunk braces? I am about to put in new pans in the floor and I wonder how I cut the old floor out without hitting the braces. Are the braces welded in? I don't have the body off the frame yet, but am very close to doing so. I am not yet sure if I need to replace those braces, but it's a possibility. Still, would be cheaper to recondition these if they are in good shape. Am I right in guessing that the nut plates for the seat belts and seats are mounted in those braces? I have a mig welder and plan on doing some welding as part of this project, so that won't stop me if needed. Steve
RE: [Chevelle-List] 1969 chevelle
Title: Message Please do so Dave. I have a 69 as well. I am doing a major "frame-off" (my first) and will take all tips and advice on how to do things I can get! If anyone else has a web site of restoration in progress I always love seeing those. Perferably a 69, but sometimes tips apply to more than one year. Steve I DON'T KNOW IF I SHOULD DO THIS RESTORATION ON LINE??? DaveIngersoll,OntarioMy web site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/
[Chevelle-List] 1969 chevelle
I did some house cleaning this month. I sold the 1969 chevelle, 1971 chevelle and the pair of 1967 beaumonts. This week I am also starting to build a 1969 chevelle. We have 3 cars to get one nice on out of. One is a 1969 chevelle and 2 1968 beaumonts. I am building this car for someone else and it is buy the hour. It will be nice to make a little money while doing my hobby. Since we are going to have a bunch of 1968 beaumont parts left I am going to my buddys to buy a 1968 beaumont. Joe the one I am building the car for was one of the people who come to look at it but didn't get back in time. He asked me when I was goig to build another one. So I offered to build him one, located 3 cars and showed him this weekend. He liked the cars and parts and away we go. I DON'T KNOW IF I SHOULD DO THIS RESTORATION ON LINE??? DaveIngersoll,OntarioMy web site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/
[Chevelle-List] vacuum hose diagrams
Hello, we're switching a 72 chevelle 350 with a 2 barrel carburetor into our 71 chevelle. We need a diagram to connect all the hoses to the carburetor. A little help, please! Thanks!
Re: [Chevelle-List] Floor & trunk braces
Title: Message steve Invest in a spot weld cutter ( really a glorified mini hole saw ). From the top a quick wire brushing will reveal where the spot welds between the floor pans and braces are. Center punch in the center of the spot weld. Attach the spot weld cutter to your hand drill and center into the center punch mark. Most spot weld cutters have a depth guage built in so that you only drill deep enough to cut thru the floor not into the brace. What this accomplishes is to drill around the spot weld leaving only it not the floor still attached to the brace. Repeat on all spot welds in the affected area. Then cut out the rusted floor area and lift out the section. You'll now need to grind the spot weld "buttons" off the brace. Measure and cut the new floor to match the opening, insert it into the opening and draw lines where it meets the braces. Now is asimilated the original. Drill holes ( about 3/8" ) into the new floor section approx where the original "buttons" where. Drop the section back in place and weld the floor section to the brace by filling in the holes. This makes a nice neat job. Most supply houses should have spot weld cutters. Till you get the hang of it you may break some so buy extra replacement cutters. Try looking at eastwoodcompany.com and then look under welding tools for a picture and an idea on pricing. It's really not that hard, just time consuming, but it makes a real neat job. Ted - Original Message - From: Chevelle 69 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 10:16 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Floor & trunk braces Gents, Have any of you replaced floor and/or trunk braces? I am about to put in new pans in the floor and I wonder how I cut the old floor out without hitting the braces. Are the braces welded in? I don't have the body off the frame yet, but am very close to doing so. I am not yet sure if I need to replace those braces, but it's a possibility. Still, would be cheaper to recondition these if they are in good shape. Am I right in guessing that the nut plates for the seat belts and seats are mounted in those braces? I have a mig welder and plan on doing some welding as part of this project, so that won't stop me if needed. Steve
Re: [Chevelle-List] ignition and wiper switch tools
I think we are, at least pretty close. The paper clip is used to get the key cylinder out of the switch assembly. The bezel nut which has three groves around the outside, holds the switch to the dash. I would think since there are three groves that there might be a tool with the same grove pattern, but I haven't seen it (yet). The wiper switch on mine has two small holes, no screw driver slot. The nut on my headlight switch has a screw driver slot. I can "rig" tools that'll do the job almost all the way but I'd like to try to find the actual tools if I can. Brian www.66chevelless.com Maybe we are not talking about the same thing, but on my 67 we did not buy any special tools. We used a screw driver on the wiper switch(and of course the button on the bottom of the switch) and a paper clip on the ignition bezel. Brenna
Re: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens
>Dave, >On my 65, I removed two screws securing the chrome cover, and the indicator >glass came right out with it. Are you putting in a TH350/400? If so I would >be real interested to know how you get the column shifter to work with it. >Take it easy. >Dan McIntosh >65 Malibu Sweet - that sounds easy enough to do. I'd heard that it can be removed without removing the cover, but I wanted to make sure before I did it. I'm putting in a TH200-4R. I want to keep the column shifter for a while, due at least in part to the prices of floor shifters up here, but if it doesn't work the it doesn't work. We'll see what happens, I guess. Dave. -- www.swingvictoria.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] ignition and wiper switch tools
Maybe we are not talking about the same thing, but on my 67 we did not buy any special tools. We used a screw driver on the wiper switch(and of course the button on the bottom of the switch) and a paper clip on the ignition bezel. Brenna -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Brian Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 7:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] ignition and wiper switch tools Hello all, Hope you are having a nice holiday! I'm spend mine doing a little work on the car. I'm almost done restoring the dash and I'm going to be installing the switches. I don't have the special tools for the ignition bezel or the window wiper switch. Where can I find them (that is going to cost an arm and a leg). I don't see these tools getting that much usage. I'd just like to have the "right tool for the job". Thanks Brian www.66chevelless.com
Re: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens
Dave, On my 65, I removed two screws securing the chrome cover, and the indicator glass came right out with it. Are you putting in a TH350/400? If so I would be real interested to know how you get the column shifter to work with it. Take it easy. Dan McIntosh 65 Malibu - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 2:14 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens > Hey! > > Is there a recommended way to remove the lens that shows which gear > you're in? I'm swapping out the Powerglide, and want to replace the > lens with one that relates to the shifting pattern of my new trans. > > Thanks, > Dave. > -- > www.swingvictoria.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] Floor & trunk braces
Title: Message Steve, Last winter I patched a couple spots on my floor, I used a 4 1/2" grinder fitted with a cut off wheel. I drilled a series of holes from under the vehicle about 1/2" away from the body braces, cut up to these holes from the top, and then connected the dots. What this accomplished was getting the old pan out without nicking the braces. You will have a section of floor left attached to the braces, which is spot welded at the factory. If you then grab the remaining floor and wiggle it up and down, you will start to see the spot welds appear. Remove the cut off wheel from the grinder and replace with the grinding wheel. Grind them there spot welds till they're gone. You still need to cut along the sill and the trans tunnel, but if you're careful, you should be OK. Hope this isn't as confusing as it sounded while I was writing it. Take it easy. Dan McIntosh65 Malibu - Original Message - From: Chevelle 69 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 1:16 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Floor & trunk braces Gents, Have any of you replaced floor and/or trunk braces? I am about to put in new pans in the floor and I wonder how I cut the old floor out without hitting the braces. Are the braces welded in? I don't have the body off the frame yet, but am very close to doing so. I am not yet sure if I need to replace those braces, but it's a possibility. Still, would be cheaper to recondition these if they are in good shape. Am I right in guessing that the nut plates for the seat belts and seats are mounted in those braces? I have a mig welder and plan on doing some welding as part of this project, so that won't stop me if needed. Steve
[Chevelle-List] Column Shift Indicator Lens
Hey! Is there a recommended way to remove the lens that shows which gear you're in? I'm swapping out the Powerglide, and want to replace the lens with one that relates to the shifting pattern of my new trans. Thanks, Dave. -- www.swingvictoria.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Cheap primer - take the chance?
Title: Message I went to a locale paint distributor for one of the major brands. I thought the price was exceptional. While the paint he carries is brand name and a registered distributor, the brand of primer he gave me is not from that company. It seems to be locally made. It probably saved me over $200 from a major brand name. I bought 1 gal. of self etching primer/filler (+1 Gal Catlyst) and 1 Gal 2K Catalyst Urethane Primer/Surfacer with 32 oz. 2-K Activator. + 1 Gal Laquer thinner. The place was booming with business from local paint/body shops. I had to wait in line. That could be both good and bad. Should I have opted for the epoxy primer? What would that have gained me over what I have? I am still trying to make up my mind if I am going to try to spray the color and clear coat, or if I am going to spring for a pro to do it. I have never painted a car before. What I am worried about, is what if I put a lot into a pro and have cheap primer cause me problems? Should I worry? Should I take it back and go get the name brand stuff? Steve
RE: [Chevelle-List] Floor & trunk braces
Title: Message Steve, I have never cut out nor welded in a floor pan myself, but I can tell you that there are two braces. One is for the mount bolts on the front of the front seat, and the other is for mounting the front seat belts and the rear mount bolts of the front seat. The braces are not cheap. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chevelle 69 Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 1:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Floor & trunk braces Gents, Have any of you replaced floor and/or trunk braces? I am about to put in new pans in the floor and I wonder how I cut the old floor out without hitting the braces. Are the braces welded in? I don't have the body off the frame yet, but am very close to doing so. I am not yet sure if I need to replace those braces, but it's a possibility. Still, would be cheaper to recondition these if they are in good shape. Am I right in guessing that the nut plates for the seat belts and seats are mounted in those braces? I have a mig welder and plan on doing some welding as part of this project, so that won't stop me if needed. Steve
[Chevelle-List] 67 Chevelle / El Camino Parts
Yesterday, I bought some parts from a guy who is parting out a 67 El Camino. It has been mostly disassembled. The body was still on the frame when I saw it. I told him I'd put his info out to the list if anyone is interested, so here it is: Al Vogel Westminister, MD 410-751-2414 [EMAIL PROTECTED] He gave me a fair deal on my purchase. I think Donnie is looking at the hood. Mike
[Chevelle-List] Floor & trunk braces
Title: Message Gents, Have any of you replaced floor and/or trunk braces? I am about to put in new pans in the floor and I wonder how I cut the old floor out without hitting the braces. Are the braces welded in? I don't have the body off the frame yet, but am very close to doing so. I am not yet sure if I need to replace those braces, but it's a possibility. Still, would be cheaper to recondition these if they are in good shape. Am I right in guessing that the nut plates for the seat belts and seats are mounted in those braces? I have a mig welder and plan on doing some welding as part of this project, so that won't stop me if needed. Steve
RE: [Chevelle-List] Suspension issue..
You may have a crushed body mount. John Nasta -Original Message- set it on level site and measure from ground to frame horn front, ground to spindle center , from ground to frame at the cowl mount area and from ground to the center of you whell well opening. then do the same on the drivers LH side. Make sire the tire preasure are equal, You wll now be able to determine if A. your body has shifted/fallen B. your suspension componints are wakened C.your frame is saging GL Wayne
RE: [Chevelle-List] 1967 Malibu / El Camino hood - the same?
The hood will work, a chevelle is a chevelle is a chevelle is a chevelle, as for the script, I dunno, take measurements from your old hood and see if the holes are the same. Josh John Nasta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: The hoods are listed as fitting either one. That's for a new hood though. I'm not sure if a new hood would even have the holes for the script pre-drilled, especially if they are different for the 2 models. John Nasta -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 8:43 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] 1967 Malibu / El Camino hood - the same? Are the hoods on the 67 Chevelle Malibu & 67 El Camino the same? I.E can I use the El Camino hood on the Malibu? What about the holes for the El Camino Script... are they in the same place as the Chevelle script on the malibu? ThanksDonnieDo You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes
RE: [Chevelle-List] 1967 Malibu / El Camino hood - the same?
The hood will work, a chevelle is a chevelle is a chevelle is a chevelle, as for the script, I dunno, take measurements from your old hood and see if the holes are the same. Josh John Nasta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: The hoods are listed as fitting either one. That's for a new hood though. I'm not sure if a new hood would even have the holes for the script pre-drilled, especially if they are different for the 2 models. John Nasta -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 8:43 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] 1967 Malibu / El Camino hood - the same? Are the hoods on the 67 Chevelle Malibu & 67 El Camino the same? I.E can I use the El Camino hood on the Malibu? What about the holes for the El Camino Script... are they in the same place as the Chevelle script on the malibu? ThanksDonnieDo You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes
Re: [Chevelle-List] Suspension issue..
Larry. you said the right hand is 1/2 lower then the Left hand( drivers side) The frist thing you have to determine is the body lowere or is the suspension weak thus causing the difference? set it on level site and measure from ground to frame horn front, ground to spindle center , from ground to frame at the cowl mount area and from ground to the center of you whell well opening. then do the same on the drivers LH side. Make sire the tire preasure are equal, You wll now be able to determine if A. your body has shifted/fallen B. your suspension componints are wakened C.your frame is saging GL Wayne - Original Message - From: Larry Brown To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 9:50 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Suspension issue.. All, I have a 65 Chevelle 4 door wagon and have a question regarding the way the car sits. The body of the car is sitting about a half a inch to the passenger side. The tires are really wide and barely fit under the car. The car only rubs when making left turns. The car is setup with Airbag suspension and I am not sure how to determine what the problem would be. If you look at the body mounts you can see that the bolts aren't straight. Just curious if anyone has any suggestions as to where the problem could be.. tia Larry
