Re: [Chevelle-List] My 70 in a movie
no one ever called until now? I would tell them tough luck had your chance!What else are they gonna do to it in the movie," Oh Tom by the way we decided to jump the car over a canyon" Stay away Dude, to nice of a car .My .02 Doug Fugere - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 8:56 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] My 70 in a movie > I need some input here gang. While I was at the car show in Wildwood back in > September, I was approached by someone that wanted to use my 70 in an > independant film. I said I would think about it and I was told I would have > been contacted about it later that week. No one ever called. I received a > call today around 10:30 am from the girl in charge of the film stating that > they had a car lined up, but the owner was a no show. > At first back in September, I was told the car was going to do nothing except > be parked in a parking lot and used as scenery I guess. Upon the call today, > she told me that they wanted it for 4 days total, it was going to be driven > in while shooting the film, and there was to be a camera mounted either on or > in it. > My question is, where does liability fall in the event something should > happen to it or someone whould get injured while using it in this manner? I > have already ruled out even the remote possibility of letting them use it, I > just want to know what the consensus is here. In all seriousness, no one > else is driving it except me period. Would any of you let a stranger get > behind the wheel of a 12 second car knowing that you know they do not know > how that car handles? > > Tom > > - > 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] My 70 in a movie
I have a friend here in NY who rents cars for film & photography. He might be interested in representing your car. He has several very valuable cars and he knows what he is doing. I was just talking with him about starting a network of people whose cars he can call in rather than just renting his own cars.You can see his cars at filmcars.com Click on the cars on the left to get info about each car. I would happily rent out my 68 Olds Ninety Eight convertible as a background vehicle, but not to be driven, and that's not even a fully restored car. John Nasta -Original Message- I figured that everyone would say no to this. That's what I told the girl when she called me this morning. I just wanted to see what everyone else thought. It would be pretty cool to see it in a film though. Oh well, not worth the risk. The car can't be replaced as far as I am concerned for any amount of $$. Tom
RE: [Chevelle-List] Blinkers blink too fast.
Thanks everybody. I did not know there was a second flasher. I will look for that tomorrow night. I hope that is the problem. Gosh it would be nice to finally fix a problem for less than $3. All the bulbs are working. I checked all that when I put the body back on the frame. (It has blinked fast the entire time I have owned the car, since 1986. It never bothered me as a kid). The car never had a trailer hitch or extra trailer wiring on it. It has the stock rear harness in pretty good shape yet. I have had the fuse block off and it was not too bad. I already have a new engine and front lighting harness on. Mark. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Keith CooperSent: Monday, October 14, 2002 6:27 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Blinkers blink too fast. There are two flasher units. The one at the fuse panel is for the emergency flasher. The other is on top of the steering column and works the turn signals. A HD Flasher unit on the turn signals will make them flash very fast. The HD is use for towing and is needed for the extra pull on the circuit and length of the wire for a trailer. I have put an HD unit on my emergency flasher unit on the fuse panel. Now when I am on the side of the road, the flasher blink fast, which is great for emergency flashing. Keith Cooper - Original Message - From: Mark Weber To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 11:01 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Blinkers blink too fast. Hi. The turn signals on my 71 SS blink to fast, probably 2 or 3 times per second. How do I fix that? It had an HD flasher in it. When I pull the flasher unit out of the fuse box it does not affect the blink rate. I would think with the capacitor out it would cause an open circuit and the blinker would not blink at all, but mine still keeps blinking fast. The guy at the parts store told me to slow it down I need a HD flasher, so I put a new one of them in. Did not change anything. Any ideas of what might be going on? Mark, 71 SS.
Re: [Chevelle-List] My 70 in a movie
I figured that everyone would say no to this. That's what I told the girl when she called me this morning. I just wanted to see what everyone else thought. It would be pretty cool to see it in a film though. Oh well, not worth the risk. The car can't be replaced as far as I am concerned for any amount of $$. Tom
Re: [Chevelle-List] My 70 in a movie
My advice to you is, if the car stays in your garage you know nothing will happen to it! Rocky Hill My66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I need some input here gang. While I was at the car > show in Wildwood back in > September, I was approached by someone that wanted > to use my 70 in an > independant film. I said I would think about it and > I was told I would have > been contacted about it later that week. No one > ever called. I received a > call today around 10:30 am from the girl in charge > of the film stating that > they had a car lined up, but the owner was a no > show. > At first back in September, I was told the car was > going to do nothing except > be parked in a parking lot and used as scenery I > guess. Upon the call today, > she told me that they wanted it for 4 days total, it > was going to be driven > in while shooting the film, and there was to be a > camera mounted either on or > in it. > My question is, where does liability fall in the > event something should > happen to it or someone whould get injured while > using it in this manner? I > have already ruled out even the remote possibility > of letting them use it, I > just want to know what the consensus is here. In > all seriousness, no one > else is driving it except me period. Would any of > you let a stranger get > behind the wheel of a 12 second car knowing that you > know they do not know > how that car handles? > > Tom > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit > www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] My 70 in a movie
The liability is a mixed blessing. As a result the crew attitude is "don't worry, we have insurance." John Nasta -Original Message- Never happen. The only person who drives my car is the engine builder. Good question about the liability though... Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] looking for engine detail pictures '68 L89 Chevelle
I contacted Mark Meekins a few years ago about buying back issues of his magazine on Yenko and COPO Chevelles. He was able to find 5 or 6 old magazines and sold them to me for $3.00 apiece plus shipping. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] My 70 in a movie
Never happen. The only person who drives my car is the engine builder. Good question about the liability though... Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 11:56 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] My 70 in a movie > I need some input here gang. While I was at the car show in Wildwood back in > September, I was approached by someone that wanted to use my 70 in an > independant film. I said I would think about it and I was told I would have > been contacted about it later that week. No one ever called. I received a > call today around 10:30 am from the girl in charge of the film stating that > they had a car lined up, but the owner was a no show. > At first back in September, I was told the car was going to do nothing except > be parked in a parking lot and used as scenery I guess. Upon the call today, > she told me that they wanted it for 4 days total, it was going to be driven > in while shooting the film, and there was to be a camera mounted either on or > in it. > My question is, where does liability fall in the event something should > happen to it or someone whould get injured while using it in this manner? I > have already ruled out even the remote possibility of letting them use it, I > just want to know what the consensus is here. In all seriousness, no one > else is driving it except me period. Would any of you let a stranger get > behind the wheel of a 12 second car knowing that you know they do not know > how that car handles? > > Tom > > - > 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] My 70 in a movie
p.s. keep in mind that in the eyes of the film crew your car is just a prop and the attitude is that if you complain when you get it back, their insurance will deal with it. In the meantime they are only worried about getting what they want. John Nasta - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] My 70 in a movie
Second, a camera rig can and often does scratch or damage the car. I know a guy whose quarter panel trim got crushed and he was not able to replace it. Alternatives include towing the shoot vehicle and having the camera on the tow rig, and shooting from a chase vehicle. The film company is supposed to give you a certificate of insurance that names YOU SPECIFICALLY as the payee in the event of damage, and the amount of coverage. No insurance, no deal. Personally I know how much you value your car and I would advise you not to do it unless you are willing risk the damage/loss. John Nasta - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] My 70 in a movie
I'll have to send this in 2 pieces: Tom, I have LOTS of experience with film cars. First (assuming you actually want to do it), did they actually say that YOU could drive it? Second, is it a messy scene (like somebody getting shot in the head or vomiting, or glass being shattered)? Will anybody be smoking in the car? Can you bring it home at the end of the day or does it need to stay on set? Any high-speed and/or hard-driving action? Is the car going to be "decorated" in any way (made to look dirty, disco balls, etc.)? To even consider it you would need to ask lots of questions, and have them sign a contract to guarantee you certain things. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] My 70 in a movie
I agree with the others Tom if anyone is going to tear my car up (definetly not on purpose) it's going to be me. Remember, No one will treat your baby as you do. And just to say my car was in a movie... oh and by the way here's what's left of it... I think NOT!!. Pictures, take them all day. In a movie... I'm driving... no exceptions... or find someone else. Maybe thats why the other guy didnt show up... finally his Chevelle was more important than 15 sec of fame Just my opinion. Good Luck on your decision. Donnie
Re: [Chevelle-List] My 70 in a movie
gee Tom maybe a scene from Bullet ? i say nix that was a good smart move. did they offer you money or free tickets to the show ??? "i wish i could be in the movies !" larry (z)
RE: [Chevelle-List] My 70 in a movie
Tom, I have not had experience with this but an acquaintance of mine loaned his home (in LA) to a film crew for a major MP. The did a great deal of damage, which they paid for, but the harm to his home (Hardwood floors damaged by tripod legs, etc.) took a lot of effort to fix. At best, I would assume they'd treat your car like a rental car - a high performance rental car at that. They may even wreak it. You can bet that mounting a camera in it will leave reminders for you to look at... Craig E. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 11:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] My 70 in a movie I need some input here gang. While I was at the car show in Wildwood back in September, I was approached by someone that wanted to use my 70 in an independant film. I said I would think about it and I was told I would have been contacted about it later that week. No one ever called. I received a call today around 10:30 am from the girl in charge of the film stating that they had a car lined up, but the owner was a no show. At first back in September, I was told the car was going to do nothing except be parked in a parking lot and used as scenery I guess. Upon the call today, she told me that they wanted it for 4 days total, it was going to be driven in while shooting the film, and there was to be a camera mounted either on or in it. My question is, where does liability fall in the event something should happen to it or someone whould get injured while using it in this manner? I have already ruled out even the remote possibility of letting them use it, I just want to know what the consensus is here. In all seriousness, no one else is driving it except me period. Would any of you let a stranger get behind the wheel of a 12 second car knowing that you know they do not know how that car handles? Tom - 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] My 70 in a movie
No way... unless it is a family member or a real good friend no way! Double so if the group isn't gonna be giving you any compensation or money for using it. Mikey - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 10:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] My 70 in a movie I need some input here gang. While I was at the car show in Wildwood back in September, I was approached by someone that wanted to use my 70 in an independant film. I said I would think about it and I was told I would have been contacted about it later that week. No one ever called. I received a call today around 10:30 am from the girl in charge of the film stating that they had a car lined up, but the owner was a no show.At first back in September, I was told the car was going to do nothing except be parked in a parking lot and used as scenery I guess. Upon the call today, she told me that they wanted it for 4 days total, it was going to be driven in while shooting the film, and there was to be a camera mounted either on or in it.My question is, where does liability fall in the event something should happen to it or someone whould get injured while using it in this manner? I have already ruled out even the remote possibility of letting them use it, I just want to know what the consensus is here. In all seriousness, no one else is driving it except me period. Would any of you let a stranger get behind the wheel of a 12 second car knowing that you know they do not know how that car handles?Tom-To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.htmlTo start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] My 70 in a movie
I need some input here gang. While I was at the car show in Wildwood back in September, I was approached by someone that wanted to use my 70 in an independant film. I said I would think about it and I was told I would have been contacted about it later that week. No one ever called. I received a call today around 10:30 am from the girl in charge of the film stating that they had a car lined up, but the owner was a no show. At first back in September, I was told the car was going to do nothing except be parked in a parking lot and used as scenery I guess. Upon the call today, she told me that they wanted it for 4 days total, it was going to be driven in while shooting the film, and there was to be a camera mounted either on or in it. My question is, where does liability fall in the event something should happen to it or someone whould get injured while using it in this manner? I have already ruled out even the remote possibility of letting them use it, I just want to know what the consensus is here. In all seriousness, no one else is driving it except me period. Would any of you let a stranger get behind the wheel of a 12 second car knowing that you know they do not know how that car handles? Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] looking for engine detail pictures '68 L89 Chevelle
Larry, That is a good idea about contacting Mark Meekins. The issue I am searching for is: September, 1996, Volume 15, Issue 6 (Thanks Donnie Gates). You can e-mail me off the list if you find his address or phone number ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 ACES #5102 Kent: Mark Meekins who was the president of NCOA may have back issues.i will have to look for his email and home phone number. do you recall what issue it was? if i have that issue i will copy it and send it to you. Larry (z)
Re: [Chevelle-List] Blinkers blink too fast.
Yes you can. That is what I did. That is why I have fast flasher on the emergencies now Keith - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Blinkers blink too fast. i even believe you can switch the two flashers to perform that test . larry (z)
Re: [Chevelle-List] Blinkers blink too fast.
i even believe you can switch the two flashers to perform that test . larry (z)
Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing Help
Around '68 or '69 the damper changed from having the keyway 2 degrees offset from the timing mark to 10 degrees offset but I can't remember which direction. Depending on the originality of your engine the damper could be mismatched to the timing scale; as Keith suggested you definitely want to index the timing mark to see where TDC really is. Brad O. > Maybe somebody can help me figure this out. I've got a '70 Chevelle with a 327 > engine supposedly from a '67 Corvette > > checked the timing at curb idle with the > vacuum advance disabled, and found that it was running at 38 degrees! I > definitely was on cylinder #1 (front driver's > side bank), and the wires are all hooked up according the 'normal' factory > > be bad? Also, the harmonic balancer is > keyed to the crank shaft right? It can't be put on wrong (or can it?). > > Any input is appreciated. > > Gary - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Blinkers blink too fast.
There are two flasher units. The one at the fuse panel is for the emergency flasher. The other is on top of the steering column and works the turn signals. A HD Flasher unit on the turn signals will make them flash very fast. The HD is use for towing and is needed for the extra pull on the circuit and length of the wire for a trailer. I have put an HD unit on my emergency flasher unit on the fuse panel. Now when I am on the side of the road, the flasher blink fast, which is great for emergency flashing. Keith Cooper - Original Message - From: Mark Weber To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 11:01 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Blinkers blink too fast. Hi. The turn signals on my 71 SS blink to fast, probably 2 or 3 times per second. How do I fix that? It had an HD flasher in it. When I pull the flasher unit out of the fuse box it does not affect the blink rate. I would think with the capacitor out it would cause an open circuit and the blinker would not blink at all, but mine still keeps blinking fast. The guy at the parts store told me to slow it down I need a HD flasher, so I put a new one of them in. Did not change anything. Any ideas of what might be going on? Mark, 71 SS.
RE: [Chevelle-List] Blinkers blink too fast.
Title: Message Do what the guys recommend first, replace that flasher unit. But if that's NOT the problem, I'd be looking for a bad connection, poor wiring, corrosion at the light socket, or possibly even corrosion behind the fuse box. You ever plug a trailer into a wiring harness on a car/truck and have the blinkers blink about twice as fast as normal? There are no special light kits installed are there? Is this the original wiring harness the car came from the factory with? If so, I'd be replacing it right quick. JMHO. Steve -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Mark WeberSent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 11:02 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] Blinkers blink too fast. Hi. The turn signals on my 71 SS blink to fast, probably 2 or 3 times per second. How do I fix that? It had an HD flasher in it. When I pull the flasher unit out of the fuse box it does not affect the blink rate. I would think with the capacitor out it would cause an open circuit and the blinker would not blink at all, but mine still keeps blinking fast. The guy at the parts store told me to slow it down I need a HD flasher, so I put a new one of them in. Did not change anything. Any ideas of what might be going on? Mark, 71 SS.
