Re: [Chevelle-List] Any NSRA members on the list?
clint; i am a member-- let me know?? H - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Ebay winter project
Worth a look 1968 SS too far away from me. Anyone want a car for spring. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1876015453 DaveIngersoll,OntarioMy web site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/
Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi)
Man, even I, a die-hard GM fan, am compelled to consider a Dodge truck. They outperform the GM trucks with price, performance, a far better warranty, and possibly even quality. I've had very few problems with my GM trucks (89, 94, 97, 2000), but I'm still considering a Dodge. WAKE UP GM! Clint Hooper wrote: Well,I guess you need to get out more often,Mikey.g> Dodge dealers are taking deliveries of 1/2 ton Hemi trucks,as I'm typing this. My local dealer had twelve of them in stock,yesterday. As for the price,I've got a order form filled out on my desk for a 1/2 ton four door Dodge with Hemi engine,Lone Star package with polished 20" wheels,top of the line Infinity sound system,etc,definitely no stripper. Price will be $24,700. I've always been a GM man but they do not currently build a true four door 1/2 ton truck with full 6' bed. Neither does Ford. On top of that,both GM and Ford are priced substantially higher.Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Capt Crunch I believe last I heard the Hemi is only available in 3/4 ton and up trucks. No 1/2 tons. Also I really question you finding a hemi truck at under 25G's. Even a stripped out 2wd, no option anything... probably would need to specially ordered if ya did... But I could be wrong as I no real drive to buy anything with a Dodge logo on it and haven't looked at them much. But yes cool none the less though.Mikey - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 4:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) I have been waiting to drive one of the 1/2 ton four door Dodge trucks with Hemi power and the Lone Star package(20"wheels). Having driven just about every new truck out there with just about every engine/trans combo,I can tell you the Hemi Dodge will smoke a Chevy truck with the 6.0 engine. One truck I drove was a 3/4 ton longbed with Hemi power auto and it was pretty impressive for something so heavy. One of the new 1/2 tons with that engine should be a fun ride,especially for less than $25K.Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street -- 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.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377
Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi)
PREIf you want to stay with a Chevy truck you can look into the turbo disel then go to the Gale Banks web site. He has HP kits where you can build them over 400 street hp - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi)
It's interesting to see I'm not the only person thinking outside the Chevy box. Even though I'm a die-hard Chevy fan, my wife gets the A plan price on new Fords and it's hard to pass up that huge discount.I mustadmit, Chevy is having a harder time convincing me to buy a new or even a newer used Chevy product these days. After I sold my 78 Blazer,I bought a used Ranger from a Ford dealer. The Ranger came with a 6 year/75,000 milepowertrain warranty. After I decided I needed/wanted a full-size 4x4, I went to the local Chevy dealer to see what they had. Unfortunately, the used trucks they were selling should have been new considering the frickin' prices. And to top it off, if the trucks were too old for a factory warranty to be in effect, they had a measly2 month warranty! That's pretty sad. Needless to say when I found the 87Jimmy, I snatched itup for only $2500. As much as I love my old Chevys, I doubt I'll ever buy a new one (I have to see the C6 before I can be sure). :) cYa- Herb Lumpp1966 El CaminoACES 3509, MCC 528http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - Original Message - From: Michael Pell To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 5:56 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) Man, even I, a die-hard GM fan, am compelled to consider a Dodge truck. They outperform the GM trucks with price, performance, a far better warranty, and possibly even quality. I've had very few problems with my GM trucks (89, 94, 97, 2000), but I'm still considering a Dodge. WAKE UP GM! Clint Hooper wrote: Well,I guess you need to get out more often,Mikey.g Dodge dealers are taking deliveries of 1/2 ton Hemi trucks,as I'm typing this. My local dealer had twelve of them in stock,yesterday. As for the price,I've got a order form filled out on my desk for a 1/2 ton four door Dodge with Hemi engine,Lone Star package with polished 20" wheels,top of the line Infinity sound system,etc,definitely no stripper. Price will be $24,700. I've always been a GM man but they do not currently build a true four door 1/2 ton truck with full 6' bed. Neither does Ford. On top of that,both GM and Ford are priced substantially higher.Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Capt CrunchI believe last I heard the Hemi is only available in 3/4 ton and up trucks. No 1/2 tons. Also I really question you finding a hemi truck at under 25G's. Even a stripped out 2wd, no option anything... probably would need to specially ordered if ya did... But I could be wrong as I no real drive to buy anything with a Dodge logo on it and haven't looked at them much. But yes cool none the less though.Mikey - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 4:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) I have been waiting to drive one of the 1/2 ton four door Dodge trucks with Hemi power and the Lone Star package(20"wheels). Having driven just about every new truck out there with just about every engine/trans combo,I can tell you the Hemi Dodge will smoke a Chevy truck with the 6.0 engine. One truck I drove was a 3/4 ton longbed with Hemi power auto and it was pretty impressive for something so heavy. One of the new 1/2 tons with that engine should be a fun ride,especially for less than $25K.Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street -- 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.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377
Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi)
When I got my 99 Ram, I test drove all of the trucks from the big three. (I was looking for 4x4 extended cabs) I didn't like Chevy's low ground clearance, and what I thought was a wimpy stance and NEVER cared for their interiors. I then drove the F250 heavy duty. It rode like a brick! I know it was a 250 but c'mon! I did like the ride height though! The price however was outrageous and the dealership didn't want to bargain. I didn't like the new (back then) F150 styling soI didn't consider it and still wouldn't. Lastly I drove the Dodge. The value for the money was excellent, and the 4x4 height was nice. The seats were comfy and it rode fine. It handled pretty well too. When the lease on that was up last year, there was not even a moment's hesitation over which new truck I would buy. I went with the newly designed Ram 4x4 Quad cab sport. I ended up with $3500in incentives! Pricing was $500 over invoice. The incentives took care of my down payment and I got 7 year 100,000 mile warranty. IT was a no brainer! Everyone I talk to that has a new Dodge has nothing but great things to say about it. If you are in the market for a new truck, I urge you to go drive a new Dodge. You'll be very surprised. I'm not a die hard fan of ANY brand. I love my Chevelle but believe me, GM seems to have no loyalty to me as a classic GM owner, so why should I care if I support them. Plus with bonehead moves like discontinuing the Caprice and giving all the fleet business to Ford's Crown Vic (cop cars, cabs etc...) and dropping the Firechicken and Camaro... well, they're just plain out of the loop! Sorry for the rant, I'm still drinking my morning coffee! Later gang... Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com - Original Message - From: Michael Pell To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) Man, even I, a die-hard GM fan, am compelled to consider a Dodge truck. They outperform the GM trucks with price, performance, a far better warranty, and possibly even quality. I've had very few problems with my GM trucks (89, 94, 97, 2000), but I'm still considering a Dodge. WAKE UP GM! Clint Hooper wrote: Well,I guess you need to get out more often,Mikey.g Dodge dealers are taking deliveries of 1/2 ton Hemi trucks,as I'm typing this. My local dealer had twelve of them in stock,yesterday. As for the price,I've got a order form filled out on my desk for a 1/2 ton four door Dodge with Hemi engine,Lone Star package with polished 20" wheels,top of the line Infinity sound system,etc,definitely no stripper. Price will be $24,700. I've always been a GM man but they do not currently build a true four door 1/2 ton truck with full 6' bed. Neither does Ford. On top of that,both GM and Ford are priced substantially higher.Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Capt CrunchI believe last I heard the Hemi is only available in 3/4 ton and up trucks. No 1/2 tons. Also I really question you finding a hemi truck at under 25G's. Even a stripped out 2wd, no option anything... probably would need to specially ordered if ya did... But I could be wrong as I no real drive to buy anything with a Dodge logo on it and haven't looked at them much. But yes cool none the less though.Mikey - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 4:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) I have been waiting to drive one of the 1/2 ton four door Dodge trucks with Hemi power and the Lone Star package(20"wheels). Having driven just about every new truck out there with just about every engine/trans combo,I can tell you the Hemi Dodge will smoke a Chevy truck with the 6.0 engine. One truck I drove was a 3/4 ton longbed with Hemi power auto and it was pretty impressive for something so heavy. One of the new 1/2 tons with that engine should be a fun ride,especially for less than $25K.Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street -- 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.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377
RE: [Chevelle-List] Ebay winter project
Fort Collins is just up the road about 80 miles from me, but I think if I brought that home (to ad to my engineless '66), my wife might make me live in it :-) Looks like it'd be a project for a couple of springs to get it back on the road... RonMy '66 http://home.attbi.com/~cutter169/chevelle_page.htmTeam Chevelle #1668ACES #5205 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1876023535 -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dave BenjaminSent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 3:35 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] Ebay winter project Worth a look 1968 SS too far away from me. Anyone want a car for spring. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dllViewItemitem=1876015453 DaveIngersoll,OntarioMy web site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/
Re: [Chevelle-List] ZR-1
Clint, could you or somebody tell me ifall ZR-1 Corvettes weremanual ? thanks Kind Regards André - Original Message - From: NoNeck To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 5:37 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) When I got my 99 Ram, I test drove all of the trucks from the big three. (I was looking for 4x4 extended cabs) I didn't like Chevy's low ground clearance, and what I thought was a wimpy stance and NEVER cared for their interiors. I then drove the F250 heavy duty. It rode like a brick! I know it was a 250 but c'mon! I did like the ride height though! The price however was outrageous and the dealership didn't want to bargain. I didn't like the new (back then) F150 styling soI didn't consider it and still wouldn't. Lastly I drove the Dodge. The value for the money was excellent, and the 4x4 height was nice. The seats were comfy and it rode fine. It handled pretty well too. When the lease on that was up last year, there was not even a moment's hesitation over which new truck I would buy. I went with the newly designed Ram 4x4 Quad cab sport. I ended up with $3500in incentives! Pricing was $500 over invoice. The incentives took care of my down payment and I got 7 year 100,000 mile warranty. IT was a no brainer! Everyone I talk to that has a new Dodge has nothing but great things to say about it. If you are in the market for a new truck, I urge you to go drive a new Dodge. You'll be very surprised. I'm not a die hard fan of ANY brand. I love my Chevelle but believe me, GM seems to have no loyalty to me as a classic GM owner, so why should I care if I support them. Plus with bonehead moves like discontinuing the Caprice and giving all the fleet business to Ford's Crown Vic (cop cars, cabs etc...) and dropping the Firechicken and Camaro... well, they're just plain out of the loop! Sorry for the rant, I'm still drinking my morning coffee! Later gang... Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com - Original Message - From: Michael Pell To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) Man, even I, a die-hard GM fan, am compelled to consider a Dodge truck. They outperform the GM trucks with price, performance, a far better warranty, and possibly even quality. I've had very few problems with my GM trucks (89, 94, 97, 2000), but I'm still considering a Dodge. WAKE UP GM! Clint Hooper wrote: Well,I guess you need to get out more often,Mikey.g Dodge dealers are taking deliveries of 1/2 ton Hemi trucks,as I'm typing this. My local dealer had twelve of them in stock,yesterday. As for the price,I've got a order form filled out on my desk for a 1/2 ton four door Dodge with Hemi engine,Lone Star package with polished 20" wheels,top of the line Infinity sound system,etc,definitely no stripper. Price will be $24,700. I've always been a GM man but they do not currently build a true four door 1/2 ton truck with full 6' bed. Neither does Ford. On top of that,both GM and Ford are priced substantially higher.Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Capt CrunchI believe last I heard the Hemi is only available in 3/4 ton and up trucks. No 1/2 tons. Also I really question you finding a hemi truck at under 25G's. Even a stripped out 2wd, no option anything... probably would need to specially ordered if ya did... But I could be wrong as I no real drive to buy anything with a Dodge logo on it and haven't looked at them much. But yes cool none the less though.Mikey - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 4:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) I have been waiting to drive one of the 1/2 ton four door Dodge trucks with Hemi power and the Lone Star package(20"wheels). Having driven just about every new truck out there with just about every engine/trans combo,I can tell you the Hemi Dodge will smoke a Chevy truck with the 6.0 engine. One truck I drove was a 3/4 ton longbed with Hemi power auto and it was pretty impressive for something so heavy. One of the new 1/2 tons with that engine should be a fun ride,especially for less than $25K.Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940)
RE: [Chevelle-List] Thrust bearing failure
Thanks for your input. Im afraid I already covered all the suggestions you made, some of them more than once. The crank does need a little end play. GM calls for 5 to 7 thousandths. I set mine up at 7 every time. I had the crank checked out by a different machine shop the last time and they didnt find anything out of the ordinary. [EMAIL PROTECTED] asked if I used ARP main bolts and the oil pump problems that can create. Those are about the only bolts I didnt use ARP for. Oil pressure isnt the problem. I have plenty. I havent had any problems with the bearing surfaces of any bearings. The only surface with a problem is the rear thrust face of the rear main. The forward thrust face doesnt even appear to have had any load put against it. Something is forcing the crank forward with an incredible force to do the damage it does in such a short time. Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Don Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2002 3:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Thrust bearing failure Bill, Check the oil pump carefully. It must be seated properly. Also I'd have the crank mic'd to ensure that it hasn't been turned. If it has, you have to have the proper undersize bearings or they'll go out everytime. It also may need to be turned if it's out of round or has any rough spots. Both will cause bearing failure. Another thing is check the end play of the crankshaft with all bearings installed. If the crank is moving back forth it'll kill the thrust bearing. These are just some ideas, hope they help. Don Thanks for the input. I checked out your suggestion. I was hoping I might find what you describeno such luck. Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2002 4:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Thrust bearing failure I have heard of this same problem and it turned out to be a clogged oil hole passage. The BB Chevy has oil holes cross drilled in the block. Some have pipe plugs on the end of the holes one goes thru the oil filter area. Also on the back of the block if the pipe plugs go in too deep it can close off the oil hole
Re: [Chevelle-List] Thrust bearing failure
I'm just throw this out there because I have seen it before. I'm not sure if your car is an automatic car or not, but if there is something between the tranny bellhousing and the block preventing it from mating up correctly, the tranny will be on an agle which will in turn keep the torque converter from seating into the crank thusly putting quite a bit pressure on the crank. I almost did this myself when I put a new tranny in my Cutlass and did not realize it until I was about to put the dust cover back on. Once again this is only a remote possibility that can happen. Tom
Re: [Chevelle-List] Any NSRA members on the list?
Where are you located? Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] clint; i am a member-- let me know?? H - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi)
My new truck search concentrated on diesel engines as I wanted something heavy duty enough to pull a car trailer. There are two problems with the GM Duramax; the engine option costs over $2500 more than the Dodge Cummings and has not been proven,durability-wise,over the latter. Another problem has been the Allison transmissions. They have had a lot of breakage. As for horsepower,I've seen Dodge trucks with 600-700hp and over 1,000 ft/lbs of torque out there. The Cummings engines are in a very mild state of tune and bumping one up to 400hp is easy. The only downside to a hot rod diesel is being required to run a manual trans. The autos just can't handle those power levels. Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] PREIf you want to stay with a Chevy truck you can look into the turbo disel then go to the Gale Banks web site. He has HP kits where you can build them over 400 street hp - 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] termec trany again
A couple of days ago I sent a e-mail asking if anyone knew of when the new design for the 5 speed shifter was going to be completed for 66/67 chevelles. For some reason I lost my connection with the list. I'm back now and was still wondering if there where any replies to my original question. I want to go with a termec 5 speed o/d for my 66 and want to keep the original console. Last I heard the mod to shifter or the trans was supposed to be completed by last July. Thanks for your help
Re: [Chevelle-List] ZR-1
Yes,all ZR-1's were equipped with the ZF 6spd. There are some auto ZR-1's running around there but they weren't built that way from the factory. Clint HooperLT5 Registry DirectorWichita Falls,Tx(940) 855-6636'91 ZR-1 Callaway AerobodyTX TAGS: USA ZR1http://www.LT5Registry.net/'69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Tigergutt Clint, could you or somebody tell me ifall ZR-1 Corvettes weremanual ? thanks Kind Regards André - Original Message - From: NoNeck To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 5:37 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) When I got my 99 Ram, I test drove all of the trucks from the big three. (I was looking for 4x4 extended cabs) I didn't like Chevy's low ground clearance, and what I thought was a wimpy stance and NEVER cared for their interiors. I then drove the F250 heavy duty. It rode like a brick! I know it was a 250 but c'mon! I did like the ride height though! The price however was outrageous and the dealership didn't want to bargain. I didn't like the new (back then) F150 styling soI didn't consider it and still wouldn't. Lastly I drove the Dodge. The value for the money was excellent, and the 4x4 height was nice. The seats were comfy and it rode fine. It handled pretty well too. When the lease on that was up last year, there was not even a moment's hesitation over which new truck I would buy. I went with the newly designed Ram 4x4 Quad cab sport. I ended up with $3500in incentives! Pricing was $500 over invoice. The incentives took care of my down payment and I got 7 year 100,000 mile warranty. IT was a no brainer! Everyone I talk to that has a new Dodge has nothing but great things to say about it. If you are in the market for a new truck, I urge you to go drive a new Dodge. You'll be very surprised. I'm not a die hard fan of ANY brand. I love my Chevelle but believe me, GM seems to have no loyalty to me as a classic GM owner, so why should I care if I support them. Plus with bonehead moves like discontinuing the Caprice and giving all the fleet business to Ford's Crown Vic (cop cars, cabs etc...) and dropping the Firechicken and Camaro... well, they're just plain out of the loop! Sorry for the rant, I'm still drinking my morning coffee! Later gang... Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com - Original Message - From: Michael Pell To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) Man, even I, a die-hard GM fan, am compelled to consider a Dodge truck. They outperform the GM trucks with price, performance, a far better warranty, and possibly even quality. I've had very few problems with my GM trucks (89, 94, 97, 2000), but I'm still considering a Dodge. WAKE UP GM! Clint Hooper wrote: Well,I guess you need to get out more often,Mikey.g Dodge dealers are taking deliveries of 1/2 ton Hemi trucks,as I'm typing this. My local dealer had twelve of them in stock,yesterday. As for the price,I've got a order form filled out on my desk for a 1/2 ton four door Dodge with Hemi engine,Lone Star package with polished 20" wheels,top of the line Infinity sound system,etc,definitely no stripper. Price will be $24,700. I've always been a GM man but they do not currently build a true four door 1/2 ton truck with full 6' bed. Neither does Ford. On top of that,both GM and Ford are priced substantially higher.Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Capt CrunchI believe last I heard the Hemi is only available in 3/4 ton and up trucks. No 1/2 tons. Also I really question you finding a hemi truck at under 25G's. Even a stripped out 2wd, no option anything... probably would need to specially ordered if ya did... But I could be wrong as I no real drive to buy anything with a Dodge logo on it and haven't looked at them much. But yes cool none the less though.Mikey - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 4:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) I have been waiting to drive one of the 1/2 ton four door Dodge trucks with Hemi power and the
Re: [Chevelle-List] Horsepower TV
Clint did you ever get the pics of my 65 SS, I sent you? I guess Chuck is wondering if the "PACE" club of SC will ever make a Chevell-abration. I was planning to make it this year but will be a crew member on the #9 car (1917 Studie racecar)in the "Great American Race" and that takes place, the first of June 03. The race will end up at Daytona Beach for the Daytona Race. Hope everyone has a grreat new years. Smitty - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2002 1:36 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Horsepower TV Was just watching HP TV and they had a short feature on Chevell-abration 2002. I'm definitely going to take a weeks vacation in early June next year. Man,there must be some serious hardware on display there. Clint HooperLT5 Registry DirectorWichita Falls,Tx(940) 855-6636'91 ZR-1 Callaway AerobodyTX TAGS: USA ZR1http://www.LT5Registry.net/'69 El Camino Pro Street
Re: [Chevelle-List] Horsepower TV
No,I sure didn't,Mike. You building a Pro Tourer,too? Anyone else on this building one? Clint HooperLT5 Registry DirectorWichita Falls,Tx(940) 855-6636'91 ZR-1 Callaway AerobodyTX TAGS: USA ZR1http://www.LT5Registry.net/'69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Mike Smith Clint did you ever get the pics of my 65 SS, I sent you? I guess Chuck is wondering if the "PACE" club of SC will ever make a Chevell-abration. I was planning to make it this year but will be a crew member on the #9 car (1917 Studie racecar)in the "Great American Race" and that takes place, the first of June 03. The race will end up at Daytona Beach for the Daytona Race. Hope everyone has a grreat new years. Smitty
RE: [Chevelle-List] termec trany again
Title: Message You might check in with Mike Forte athttp://www.fortesparts.com/tremec/index.html. He was working on one but I don't think it has come to light yet the last I heard. Also check with http://www.5speedtransmissions.com/3550_66-7_gm_a-body.htmlfor more information. Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709 67SS/67 Elky Dales Place Team 67 Midwest Chevelles -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 4:46 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] termec trany again A couple of days ago I sent a e-mail asking if anyone knew of when the new design for the 5 speed shifter was going to be completed for 66/67 chevelles. For some reason I lost my connection with the list. I'm back now and was still wondering if there where any replies to my original question.I want to go with a termec 5 speed o/d for my 66 and want to keep the original console. Last I heard the mod to shifter or the trans was supposed to be completed by last July.Thanks for your help
Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi)
wha.running a manual in a diesal engine is a DOWNSIDE?? I'll say that is a PLUS! Chad - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 5:49 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) My new truck search concentrated on diesel engines as I wanted something heavy duty enough to pull a car trailer. There are two problems with the GM Duramax; the engine option costs over $2500 more than the Dodge Cummings and has not been proven,durability-wise,over the latter. Another problem has been the Allison transmissions. They have had a lot of breakage. As for horsepower,I've seen Dodge trucks with 600-700hp and over 1,000 ft/lbs of torque out there. The Cummings engines are in a very mild state of tune and bumping one up to 400hp is easy. The only downside to a hot rod diesel is being required to run a manual trans. The autos just can't handle those power levels. Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] PREIf you want to stay with a Chevy truck you can look into the turbo disel then go to the Gale Banks web site. He has HP kits where you can build them over 400 street hp - 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] Non Chevelle (Hemi)
Clint.I'm with you. It's time for GM to get off the pot. I ordered a new Impala SS in 96, then a Dale Earnhardt series 50th Anniv. NASCAR 1998 Monte Carlo Z34 CMI and my biggest headaches were with the Dealerships and their BS. I called Gm 800 # and all I ever got from them was a confirmation # and the run around. When I asked what about getting the Dealer to honor the warranty they would tell me go to another Dealership. Find and dandy, but they use computers and talk to one another and you get the run around again or the Dealer says take it back to the orig. Dealer or where you bought the car. One reason I buy a new car is for warranty and assurances, Bull, that just doesn't wash any more. Sorry about my soap box fellas. Smitty - Original Message - From: Michael Pell To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) Man, even I, a die-hard GM fan, am compelled to consider a Dodge truck. They outperform the GM trucks with price, performance, a far better warranty, and possibly even quality. I've had very few problems with my GM trucks (89, 94, 97, 2000), but I'm still considering a Dodge. WAKE UP GM! Clint Hooper wrote: Well,I guess you need to get out more often,Mikey.g Dodge dealers are taking deliveries of 1/2 ton Hemi trucks,as I'm typing this. My local dealer had twelve of them in stock,yesterday. As for the price,I've got a order form filled out on my desk for a 1/2 ton four door Dodge with Hemi engine,Lone Star package with polished 20" wheels,top of the line Infinity sound system,etc,definitely no stripper. Price will be $24,700. I've always been a GM man but they do not currently build a true four door 1/2 ton truck with full 6' bed. Neither does Ford. On top of that,both GM and Ford are priced substantially higher.Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Capt CrunchI believe last I heard the Hemi is only available in 3/4 ton and up trucks. No 1/2 tons. Also I really question you finding a hemi truck at under 25G's. Even a stripped out 2wd, no option anything... probably would need to specially ordered if ya did... But I could be wrong as I no real drive to buy anything with a Dodge logo on it and haven't looked at them much. But yes cool none the less though.Mikey - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 4:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) I have been waiting to drive one of the 1/2 ton four door Dodge trucks with Hemi power and the Lone Star package(20"wheels). Having driven just about every new truck out there with just about every engine/trans combo,I can tell you the Hemi Dodge will smoke a Chevy truck with the 6.0 engine. One truck I drove was a 3/4 ton longbed with Hemi power auto and it was pretty impressive for something so heavy. One of the new 1/2 tons with that engine should be a fun ride,especially for less than $25K.Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street -- 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.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377
Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi)
It's not a plus if your handicapped wife has to drive it,Chad. Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Chad P. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wha.running a manual in a diesal engine is a DOWNSIDE?? I'll say that is a PLUS! Chad - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 5:49 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) My new truck search concentrated on diesel engines as I wanted something heavy duty enough to pull a car trailer. There are two problems with the GM Duramax; the engine option costs over $2500 more than the Dodge Cummings and has not been proven,durability-wise,over the latter. Another problem has been the Allison transmissions. They have had a lot of breakage. As for horsepower,I've seen Dodge trucks with 600-700hp and over 1,000 ft/lbs of torque out there. The Cummings engines are in a very mild state of tune and bumping one up to 400hp is easy. The only downside to a hot rod diesel is being required to run a manual trans. The autos just can't handle those power levels. Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] PREIf you want to stay with a Chevy truck you can look into the turbo disel then go to the Gale Banks web site. He has HP kits where you can build them over 400 street hp - 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] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi)
That is exactly the reason why GM has lost so much market share,Mike. It's a problem,company wide. Clint HooperLT5 Registry DirectorWichita Falls,Tx(940) 855-6636'91 ZR-1 Callaway AerobodyTX TAGS: USA ZR1http://www.LT5Registry.net/'69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Mike Smith Clint.I'm with you. It's time for GM to get off the pot. I ordered a new Impala SS in 96, then a Dale Earnhardt series 50th Anniv. NASCAR 1998 Monte Carlo Z34 CMI and my biggest headaches were with the Dealerships and their BS. I called Gm 800 # and all I ever got from them was a confirmation # and the run around. When I asked what about getting the Dealer to honor the warranty they would tell me go to another Dealership. Find and dandy, but they use computers and talk to one another and you get the run around again or the Dealer says take it back to the orig. Dealer or where you bought the car. One reason I buy a new car is for warranty and assurances, Bull, that just doesn't wash any more. Sorry about my soap box fellas. Smitty - Original Message - From: Michael Pell To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) Man, even I, a die-hard GM fan, am compelled to consider a Dodge truck. They outperform the GM trucks with price, performance, a far better warranty, and possibly even quality. I've had very few problems with my GM trucks (89, 94, 97, 2000), but I'm still considering a Dodge. WAKE UP GM! Clint Hooper wrote: Well,I guess you need to get out more often,Mikey.g Dodge dealers are taking deliveries of 1/2 ton Hemi trucks,as I'm typing this. My local dealer had twelve of them in stock,yesterday. As for the price,I've got a order form filled out on my desk for a 1/2 ton four door Dodge with Hemi engine,Lone Star package with polished 20" wheels,top of the line Infinity sound system,etc,definitely no stripper. Price will be $24,700. I've always been a GM man but they do not currently build a true four door 1/2 ton truck with full 6' bed. Neither does Ford. On top of that,both GM and Ford are priced substantially higher.Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Capt CrunchI believe last I heard the Hemi is only available in 3/4 ton and up trucks. No 1/2 tons. Also I really question you finding a hemi truck at under 25G's. Even a stripped out 2wd, no option anything... probably would need to specially ordered if ya did... But I could be wrong as I no real drive to buy anything with a Dodge logo on it and haven't looked at them much. But yes cool none the less though.Mikey - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 4:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) I have been waiting to drive one of the 1/2 ton four door Dodge trucks with Hemi power and the Lone Star package(20"wheels). Having driven just about every new truck out there with just about every engine/trans combo,I can tell you the Hemi Dodge will smoke a Chevy truck with the 6.0 engine. One truck I drove was a 3/4 ton longbed with Hemi power auto and it was pretty impressive for something so heavy. One of the new 1/2 tons with that engine should be a fun ride,especially for less than $25K.Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street -- 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.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377
Re: [Chevelle-List] termec trany again
Yea, it's taken Forte a bit longer (ok, a lot longer) than expected. However, it's now on schedule to be available for sale in a few weeks! I'll plan on sending you an email when it's ready, which will more likely be mid-late February (given past experience). You can also check back here for updates: http://www.5speedtransmissions.com/new_gm_shifter.html Thanks, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A couple of days ago I sent a e-mail asking if anyone knew of when the new design for the 5 speed shifter was going to be completed for 66/67 chevelles. For some reason I lost my connection with the list. I'm back now and was still wondering if there where any replies to my original question. I want to go with a termec 5 speed o/d for my 66 and want to keep the original console. Last I heard the mod to shifter or the trans was supposed to be completed by last July. Thanks for your help -- 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.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377
Re: [Chevelle-List] Horsepower TV
Hi Clint, I guess I can classify my Elky as a Pro-Tourer/G-machine - it's not really a Pro-Street or drag car. If you haven't already been to these sights, they have some pretty cool cars... http://www.pro-touring.com/ http://www.detroitspeed.com/ cYa- Herb Lumpp1966 El CaminoACES 3509, MCC 528http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 3:51 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Horsepower TV No,I sure didn't,Mike. You building a Pro Tourer,too? Anyone else on this building one? Clint HooperLT5 Registry DirectorWichita Falls,Tx(940) 855-6636'91 ZR-1 Callaway AerobodyTX TAGS: USA ZR1http://www.LT5Registry.net/'69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Mike Smith Clint did you ever get the pics of my 65 SS, I sent you? I guess Chuck is wondering if the "PACE" club of SC will ever make a Chevell-abration. I was planning to make it this year but will be a crew member on the #9 car (1917 Studie racecar)in the "Great American Race" and that takes place, the first of June 03. The race will end up at Daytona Beach for the Daytona Race. Hope everyone has a grreat new years. Smitty
Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi)
just don't let your wife drive anything like that... :-) Chad - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 7:23 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) It's not a plus if your handicapped wife has to drive it,Chad. Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Chad P. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wha.running a manual in a diesal engine is a DOWNSIDE?? I'll say that is a PLUS! Chad - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 5:49 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Non Chevelle (Hemi) My new truck search concentrated on diesel engines as I wanted something heavy duty enough to pull a car trailer. There are two problems with the GM Duramax; the engine option costs over $2500 more than the Dodge Cummings and has not been proven,durability-wise,over the latter. Another problem has been the Allison transmissions. They have had a lot of breakage. As for horsepower,I've seen Dodge trucks with 600-700hp and over 1,000 ft/lbs of torque out there. The Cummings engines are in a very mild state of tune and bumping one up to 400hp is easy. The only downside to a hot rod diesel is being required to run a manual trans. The autos just can't handle those power levels. Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] PREIf you want to stay with a Chevy truck you can look into the turbo disel then go to the Gale Banks web site. He has HP kits where you can build them over 400 street hp - 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] - 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] Horsepower TV
Hi,Herb. I knew about your car and Dale's. I post on pro-touring.com from time to time. Clint HooperLT5 Registry DirectorWichita Falls,Tx(940) 855-6636'91 ZR-1 Callaway AerobodyTX TAGS: USA ZR1http://www.LT5Registry.net/'69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Herbert Lumpp Hi Clint, I guess I can classify my Elky as a Pro-Tourer/G-machine - it's not really a Pro-Street or drag car. If you haven't already been to these sights, they have some pretty cool cars... http://www.pro-touring.com/ http://www.detroitspeed.com/ cYa- Herb Lumpp1966 El CaminoACES 3509, MCC 528http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2002 3:51 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Horsepower TV No,I sure didn't,Mike. You building a Pro Tourer,too? Anyone else on this building one? Clint HooperLT5 Registry DirectorWichita Falls,Tx(940) 855-6636'91 ZR-1 Callaway AerobodyTX TAGS: USA ZR1http://www.LT5Registry.net/'69 El Camino Pro Street - Original Message - From: Mike Smith Clint did you ever get the pics of my 65 SS, I sent you? I guess Chuck is wondering if the "PACE" club of SC will ever make a Chevell-abration. I was planning to make it this year but will be a crew member on the #9 car (1917 Studie racecar)in the "Great American Race" and that takes place, the first of June 03. The race will end up at Daytona Beach for the Daytona Race. Hope everyone has a grreat new years. Smitty
Re: [Chevelle-List] termec trany again
Thanks guys for your help. I'll keep waiting for the new design to come out Dan
[Chevelle-List] Re: Fwd: Stupid pet tricks (NC)
Not Chevelle related, but thought you guys would find this interesting. I'm not on the original mail list, but this mail was forwarded to me at work. If the link doesn't work for anyone, I have a copy of the MP3 saved locally I can send on request. Enjoy! ---Eric Senior Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2002 10:13:46 -0800 From: Jim Bowen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Fwd: Stupid pet tricks...Happy Holidays! Found a copy here: http://www.tauzero.co.uk/other/Chauffe2.mp3 To: MG-TABC [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: mrbadger [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mailing-List: list [EMAIL PROTECTED]; contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivered-To: mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2002 16:35:33 +1300 http://astro.temple.edu/~kmr/Chauffe2.mp3 at least it's more entertaining than most. Read below then click the link above. First you'll hear a 10-cylinder, 750 horsepower Asiatech F1 engine being warmed up. Then it performs a rousing version of When The Saints Come Marching In, to the delight of assembled pit staff and journalists. Here's how the magic was achieved (technical/musical details via F1 Racing magazine): As we all know, a V10 engine produces five combustions per revolution at a frequency per second of 60/(5 x revs per minute), which equals 12/rpm. Therefore, to work out the revs you need to hit a particular musical note, you multiply the note's frequency by 12. To play a 440Hz 'A', for example, you need 5,280rpm. For 'C', use 3,139rpm, for 'F' 4,191rpm, and so on. Asiatech's French technicians (the engine, despite its name, is derived from a Peugeot design) simply programmed their engine to run through the various rev/note ranges in the correct sequence. The result is delightful. A Merry Christmas to all from the Badger in Kiwiland - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Any NSRA members on the list?
In a message dated 12/29/02 5:38:54 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Where are you located? Clint Hooper Hi clint, I am close to Minneapolis MN, I am also a member of MSRA (Minnesota Street Rod Association) they have a good monthly news letter with lots of classifieds also. H
Re: [Chevelle-List] wing windows
In a message dated 12/28/02 6:44:27 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: No, don't remove those rivets. That "post" is the swivel part of the window. If you have to crank your window open I'm not sure how it comes out. Pull your door panel and you should be able to see how it's connected. I'll look in a couple of my books and see if I can find any info. I'm sure it's not difficult to do. Rich "66 Malibu ACES # 5066 cool, Rich i would appreciate it!!!- p.s. it is completely out of the 68, all the linkage is off the bottom- but it still does not want to come out! thanks again! H
