Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
At 09:00 PM 07/15/2003 -0400, you wrote: My new Ron Davis radiator arrived today. If anyone is interested in checking it out... http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/NewRad.htm I haven't run it yet, but it looks top quality. All the welds are look perfect and my fans fit the shroud perfect. So far I'm very happy with it, but as always, the final verdict will come after I drive it with the a/c running on a hot day. WOW! Send pics when you get it installed, wonder if that would all fit fans all in my 66 Elky with long pump? [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Doberman gang in Dallas (Taxes) Dave's Doberman page http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1877/ Doberworld home page http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1878/ El-Camino/Chevelle page http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1876/ My Machine Shop http://cncshop.8m.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
Herb, She's real purty. Mike - Original Message - From: Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 9:00 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] New radiator My new Ron Davis radiator arrived today. If anyone is interested in checking it out... http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/NewRad.htm I haven't run it yet, but it looks top quality. All the welds are look perfect and my fans fit the shroud perfect. So far I'm very happy with it, but as always, the final verdict will come after I drive it with the a/c running on a hot day. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - 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] New radiator
Herb Nice radiator. Looks like something that will get too dirty.But then on the other hand with everything nice and shinny, it's probably real easy to wash off! But where the heck is the other bung for the oil cooler hidden. I see 1 on the lower right, but where is the other one hiding? Just wondering Bill C - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
I'm thinking that's probably the drain cock since Herb has a 6-speed I believe. Dale McIntosh -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 5:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator Herb Nice radiator. Looks like something that will get too dirty.But then on the other hand with everything nice and shinny, it's probably real easy to wash off! But where the heck is the other bung for the oil cooler hidden. I see 1 on the lower right, but where is the other one hiding? Just wondering Bill C - 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] New radiator
I believe that bung is for the drain petcock. Herb doesn't have an automatic trans in his car. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 7:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator Herb Nice radiator. Looks like something that will get too dirty.But then on the other hand with everything nice and shinny, it's probably real easy to wash off! But where the heck is the other bung for the oil cooler hidden. I see 1 on the lower right, but where is the other one hiding? Just wondering Bill C - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] leaky windows
I'm having trouble with leaking (fixed) windows. I wonder what's the best thing to do, without pulling 'em out. The obvious way would be to stuff the gap with acrylatic kit and push the strips back on. Then pray it does the job cause afterwards the strips will never come off again. Another idea might be to spray a layer of ML coating (the clear stuff used in the doors and panels) in the gap. This will leave room for ventilation when the strips come on again. Someone told me this was better... Does anyone have experience with this (good or bad)? regards, Peter. __ Gratis e-mail en meer: http://www.dolfijn.nl/ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
Dang , that's one Fine looking Radiator and the fan shroud fits like a glove. I like the fact the front mounting flange has no pre drilled mounting holes , so you can use your original support holes with the new radiator... Wayne - Original Message - From: Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 9:00 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] New radiator My new Ron Davis radiator arrived today. If anyone is interested in checking it out... http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/NewRad.htm I haven't run it yet, but it looks top quality. All the welds are look perfect and my fans fit the shroud perfect. So far I'm very happy with it, but as always, the final verdict will come after I drive it with the a/c running on a hot day. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - 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] EL CAMINO
In a message dated 7/15/03 6:22:16 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That link will take you to the EL CAMINO thread. All replies are at the bottom of the page. Rodney. THANK YOU RODNEY!
Re: [Chevelle-List] leaky windows
Peter, I don't claim to be an expert on windshields, but I have removed and replaced several on A-bodys. The pros will generally use a urethane sealant by 3M to either reseal a windshield or to attempt to stop a leak. If the leak persists, you will have to take out the window and re-bed it. My personal preference on a reinstall on an A-Body is to use 3M Butyl Rubber tape. Either 5/16 or 3/8 thick. This seals well(it was how they did it at the factory) and it sets the height of the window off the frame and makes the molding set properly on the windshield. A skilled professional can accomplish this with Urethane, but I do better with butyl rubber. When re-setting the glass be sure you have it where you want it when you press it into the butyl rubber. You only get one shot. Hope this helps. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: peter vant riet [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 8:14 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] leaky windows I'm having trouble with leaking (fixed) windows. I wonder what's the best thing to do, without pulling 'em out. The obvious way would be to stuff the gap with acrylatic kit and push the strips back on. Then pray it does the job cause afterwards the strips will never come off again. Another idea might be to spray a layer of ML coating (the clear stuff used in the doors and panels) in the gap. This will leave room for ventilation when the strips come on again. Someone told me this was better... Does anyone have experience with this (good or bad)? regards, Peter. __ Gratis e-mail en meer: http://www.dolfijn.nl/ - 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] '66 Elco In Motor Trend
For anyone [**cough cough Herb cough**] interested, there is a little blurb about the '66 Elco in the August 2K3 issue of Motor Trend. I was flipping thru it at the barber shop today, and there's a little tidbit on the Elco on pg 77. Also, for you GM lovers out there like me, they have a writeup on the Cadillac Sixteen. Sixteen cylinders, 1000HP, factory equipment. Yeah Baby. Jim '66 Malibu '59 Corvette __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
Herb, Does this have the 1/2 or 1 tubes running through it?? Donnie - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
Herb: looks real good. I am really interested in one for my car. very sanitary unit. Larry (Z)
[Chevelle-List] '66 SS steering wheel correctness
Does anyone have information or a picture of the standard steering wheel that would have come with a '66 Chevelle SS. Unfortunately I've seen way to many '66 - '67 SS's with such a variety of GM steering wheels - not knowing which is correct. Thank you for your help, Krister Meister Bloomingdale, IL '66 SS #'s - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] 2003 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowes Motor Speedway
Hi everybody, I finally got around to posting the pictures I took at the AutoFair at Lowes Motor Speedway this past April. There were some really sharp looking Chevelles there. If anyone would like to check them out, here you go Home.carolina.rr.com/donallen Thanks, Don 69 Chevelle in restification Home.carolina.rr.com/donallen
[Chevelle-List] Chevelle cluster
Have 1970 Chevelle LS-6 instrument panels for sale. All have been completely restored using high quality silk screening process. NO DECALS! All gauges checked and calibrated to insure proper function. Special discount for chevelle-list subscribers. E-mail if interested or with any other requests or questions. [EMAIL PROTECTED] James, Signature Clock Gauge Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month!
[Chevelle-List] car show/cruise nite at Hooters Rt 13 DE
For anyone interested, Tomorrow nite is the weekly cruise nite/car show at the Hooter's restaurant on Rt 13 in New Castle, DE. As long as some rogue monsoon doesn't float into the area tomorrow, I will have my '66 there tomorrow nite. Jim '66 Malibu '59 Corvette __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
Let's see if I can answer everyone's questions/comments in one reply... You're all correct, I have a 6 speed so that bung is for the drain petcock. It has two rows of 1 tubes. Yes it is purty thanks. I doubt it will fit a long pump big block since it looks like a tight fit with my short pump big block. I measured the thickness quickly yesterday (w/ fans) and I think it was 7.5 overall. This shroud is about .75 high and the shroud I made for the previous setup was almost flush to the core. I'm hoping I don't have any clearance issues. This is the third radiator in less than a year and I'm sure my wife is getting tired of me spending money after money on the same thing... I hope it was worth the wait. cYa- Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] '66 Elco In Motor Trend
Jim, Is it my Elky or 66's in general? (cough) Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 1:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] '66 Elco In Motor Trend For anyone [**cough cough Herb cough**] interested, there is a little blurb about the '66 Elco in the August 2K3 issue of Motor Trend. I was flipping thru it at the barber shop today, and there's a little tidbit on the Elco on pg 77. Also, for you GM lovers out there like me, they have a writeup on the Cadillac Sixteen. Sixteen cylinders, 1000HP, factory equipment. Yeah Baby. Jim '66 Malibu '59 Corvette - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator I'm hoping I don't have any clearance issues. This is the third radiator in less than a year and I'm sure my wife is getting tired of me spending money after money on the same thing... Now Herb, I'm sure Carol would never complain about something like that - as long as the same thing you keep spending money on is her! Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
Permit me to ask the obvious dumb question as to what other two radiators have you had and why were you dissatisfied with them? Just curious,plus I might not want to make the same mistakes,,if that's what they were,Herb. BTW,that's a beautiful set-up you bought from RD. If it cools as good as it looks,your cooling problems should be over. Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED] Let's see if I can answer everyone's questions/comments in one reply... You're all correct, I have a 6 speed so that bung is for the drain petcock. It has two rows of 1 tubes. Yes it is purty thanks. I doubt it will fit a long pump big block since it looks like a tight fit with my short pump big block. I measured the thickness quickly yesterday (w/ fans) and I think it was 7.5 overall. This shroud is about .75 high and the shroud I made for the previous setup was almost flush to the core. I'm hoping I don't have any clearance issues. This is the third radiator in less than a year and I'm sure my wife is getting tired of me spending money after money on the same thing... I hope it was worth the wait. cYa- Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Chevelle Mailing List - *major changes*
Title: Message Notice of upgrade: Wehave movedall the chevelles.net accounts to a new server and the mailing list is moving too. scheduled for July 17th - 18th We have all new software for the list. Instead of majordomo we are going to be using a program called mailman. This new software will help make the list much more enjoyable. Daily digests will be available for those who wish to keep up with the list but not receive *every* email individually. A personal login area will allow you to change preferences, unsubscribe for vacations etc. There are other features such as holding email accounts that have full mailboxes or are non-deliverable instead of deleting them as it currently does. This will not be a seamless upgrade. Chances are the list will be down for a day or two as all the changes take time to travel around the internet. I will post a webpage for everyone to visit and re-subscribe. It is an easy setup. Team Chevelle is hosting many club sites and it's time we upgraded.Some of theclub sites are using quite a bit of webspace and we needed more room. I can be reached via email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] during this upgrade should you have any problems. There will be a followup email to this one with more information: The link will be at: http://www.chevelles.net/mailinglist/ (note nothing is at that address yet - it's on the new server and will not be available until after the upgrade) yes, it's a loop. we can't add to the list until the new list is running. Regards.. Al - list administrator
RE: [Chevelle-List] '66 Elco In Motor Trend
Just one in general - What, do you expect your car to pop up in EVERY mag since it was spotted once in Super Chevy??? Eesh, celebrities.. [totally kidding] Jim '66 Malibu '59 Corvette --- Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim, Is it my Elky or 66's in general? (cough) Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 1:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] '66 Elco In Motor Trend For anyone [**cough cough Herb cough**] interested, there is a little blurb about the '66 Elco in the August 2K3 issue of Motor Trend. I was flipping thru it at the barber shop today, and there's a little tidbit on the Elco on pg 77. Also, for you GM lovers out there like me, they have a writeup on the Cadillac Sixteen. Sixteen cylinders, 1000HP, factory equipment. Yeah Baby. Jim '66 Malibu '59 Corvette - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] 2003 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowes Motor Speedway
Hi, I saw the pictures from the Auto Fair and much to my surprise, there was a 300 deluxe. I recently inherited one, and was wondering about the emblem on the front quarter aft of the wheel well. I have not seen it in any catalog, and need to know if is available. Any info on this will be much appreciated. Jim in Tucson -Original Message-From: Don [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 1:53 PMTo: Chevelle-ListSubject: [Chevelle-List] 2003 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowes Motor Speedway Hi everybody, I finally got around to posting the pictures I took at the AutoFair at Lowes Motor Speedway this past April. There were some really sharp looking Chevelles there. If anyone would like to check them out, here you go... Home.carolina.rr.com/donallen Thanks, Don '69 Chevelle in restification Home.carolina.rr.com/donallen
RE: [Chevelle-List] '66 Elco In Motor Trend
Well come on now... the way you were coughing, I thought just maybe... :) Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 6:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] '66 Elco In Motor Trend Just one in general - What, do you expect your car to pop up in EVERY mag since it was spotted once in Super Chevy??? Eesh, celebrities.. [totally kidding] Jim '66 Malibu '59 Corvette --- Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim, Is it my Elky or 66's in general? (cough) Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 1:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] '66 Elco In Motor Trend For anyone [**cough cough Herb cough**] interested, there is a little blurb about the '66 Elco in the August 2K3 issue of Motor Trend. I was flipping thru it at the barber shop today, and there's a little tidbit on the Elco on pg 77. Also, for you GM lovers out there like me, they have a writeup on the Cadillac Sixteen. Sixteen cylinders, 1000HP, factory equipment. Yeah Baby. Jim '66 Malibu '59 Corvette - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
Good point! I'm sure Carol will like the way you think. :) Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brad Waller Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 5:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator Now Herb, I'm sure Carol would never complain about something like that - as long as the same thing you keep spending money on is her! Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Interior
I am looking to order a full interior kit and am looking for advice as to which supplier to go with. All suppliers that have kits have little differences as to what you get but I am looking for the best qaulity in thing like the door panels and seat covers. Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks. Bob A.C.E.S. #1164 T. C. #375 65 Malibu 85 El Camino 96 Camaro
RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 5:57 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator Permit me to ask the obvious dumb question as to what other two radiators have you had and why were you dissatisfied with them? Just curious,plus I might not want to make the same mistakes, if that's what they were, Herb. BTW,that's a beautiful set-up you bought from RD. If it cools as good as it looks, your cooling problems should be over. Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm I hate to bore everyone with this story but I'll try to make it as short as possible... For quite a while I was using the original 6 cylinder radiator. A couple days before transferring from St. Pete, FL. to Arlington, VA., I decided to check the coolant. While the engine was running, I set the rad cap on top of the rad tank. While I was filling a jug with water, the hood decided to slam shut. When it did, it knocked the rad cap into the engine driven fan which then slammed the cap into the radiator core and put a decent size hole in it. Hallelujah, I have a valid excuse to buy that aluminum Griffin radiator I've always wanted! After I got to VA, I ordered a new Griffin with 1.25 tubes. Naturally the bigger tubes were custom order only and I had to wait 5 or 6 weeks to get it. When it finally arrived I was in a hurry (first mistake) to install it but my wife had other plans and I told her it would only take a few minutes (second mistake). A long time ago when I was upgrading things on my Vette, I switched from an engine driven fan to dual electric ZR-1 fans. Because I hadn't upgraded the alternator I had ongoing electrical problems because of the fans. I eventually sorted it all out and the fans now work great. Anyway, I wanted to avoid that problem with the Elky and I chose to use an engine driven fan. Because we all know a fan needs a shroud to work right, I ordered a plastic reproduction shroud (third mistake). In my rush to get my cool Griffin (no pun intended) installed, I didn't notice the tight fit between the fan blades and the cheesy shroud (fourth mistake). After everything was in place I jumped in the Elky and fired her up. Less than a minute into the engine running, I hear this very loud shriek (kinda like when you drag your fingernails down a chalkboard) and the engine stopped running like it seized up. Much to my dismay, when I looked under the hood, a couple of the fan blades had impaled themselves into the core Apparently the clearance between the fan blade tips and the shroud was too small and when I revved the engine (it was cold) the fans blades hit the shroud and bent back into the core so hard it killed the engine. My wife and I have been together since '91 and she's never gotten mad at me before no matter how stupid I was or what I did. But let me tell you, when you destroy a $800 radiator in less than a minute after installing it, I don't think mad even begins to describe my wife at that moment. Definitely not something I want to repeat any time soon! Anyway, because I didn't have $800 to blow on another Griffin I opted to down grade and I bought a copper/brass Desert Cooler from U.S. Radiators. It only cost $400 so it was a deal. Since my wife is the coolest ever, she knew I wasn't happy with the copper radiator and she told me to order another aluminum rad if I really wanted it. Another $800 later brings us to today - I have a new Ron Davis Racing Radiator with a fan shroud and aluminum overflow tank. Sitting in my garage without a home is a Griffin that has been repaired (even though the repair is ugly) and a slightly used Desert Cooler. So now you're all up to speed on my most costly mistake yet! Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
Sorry,Herb. I forgot you and Carol had told me about the Griffin rad episode at CB'03.g Next question;did you pay $600 or $800 for the Ron Davis set-up? Is the Desert Cooler rad for sale,now? Now I'm left wondering if I could run a Ron Davis rad similiar to yours on my 69 with a short water pump. Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED] I hate to bore everyone with this story but I'll try to make it as short as possible... For quite a while I was using the original 6 cylinder radiator. A couple days before transferring from St. Pete, FL. to Arlington, VA., I decided to check the coolant. While the engine was running, I set the rad cap on top of the rad tank. While I was filling a jug with water, the hood decided to slam shut. When it did, it knocked the rad cap into the engine driven fan which then slammed the cap into the radiator core and put a decent size hole in it. Hallelujah, I have a valid excuse to buy that aluminum Griffin radiator I've always wanted! After I got to VA, I ordered a new Griffin with 1.25 tubes. Naturally the bigger tubes were custom order only and I had to wait 5 or 6 weeks to get it. When it finally arrived I was in a hurry (first mistake) to install it but my wife had other plans and I told her it would only take a few minutes (second mistake). A long time ago when I was upgrading things on my Vette, I switched from an engine driven fan to dual electric ZR-1 fans. Because I hadn't upgraded the alternator I had ongoing electrical problems because of the fans. I eventually sorted it all out and the fans now work great. Anyway, I wanted to avoid that problem with the Elky and I chose to use an engine driven fan. Because we all know a fan needs a shroud to work right, I ordered a plastic reproduction shroud (third mistake). In my rush to get my cool Griffin (no pun intended) installed, I didn't notice the tight fit between the fan blades and the cheesy shroud (fourth mistake). After everything was in place I jumped in the Elky and fired her up. Less than a minute into the engine running, I hear this very loud shriek (kinda like when you drag your fingernails down a chalkboard) and the engine stopped running like it seized up. Much to my dismay, when I looked under the hood, a couple of the fan blades had impaled themselves into the core Apparently the clearance between the fan blade tips and the shroud was too small and when I revved the engine (it was cold) the fans blades hit the shroud and bent back into the core so hard it killed the engine. My wife and I have been together since '91 and she's never gotten mad at me before no matter how stupid I was or what I did. But let me tell you, when you destroy a $800 radiator in less than a minute after installing it, I don't think mad even begins to describe my wife at that moment. Definitely not something I want to repeat any time soon! Anyway, because I didn't have $800 to blow on another Griffin I opted to down grade and I bought a copper/brass Desert Cooler from U.S. Radiators. It only cost $400 so it was a deal. Since my wife is the coolest ever, she knew I wasn't happy with the copper radiator and she told me to order another aluminum rad if I really wanted it. Another $800 later brings us to today - I have a new Ron Davis Racing Radiator with a fan shroud and aluminum overflow tank. Sitting in my garage without a home is a Griffin that has been repaired (even though the repair is ugly) and a slightly used Desert Cooler. So now you're all up to speed on my most costly mistake yet! Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] '66 Elco In Motor Trend
Ah no problem- You should probably pick it up anyway if you are at the newstand and see it. The scoop on the Caddy is a GREAT read! 1000HP and street legal [lethal?]- It doesn't get much better than that! Let's see F**D top that one. Jim '66 Malibu '59 Corvette --- Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well come on now... the way you were coughing, I thought just maybe... :) Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 6:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] '66 Elco In Motor Trend Just one in general - What, do you expect your car to pop up in EVERY mag since it was spotted once in Super Chevy??? Eesh, celebrities.. [totally kidding] Jim '66 Malibu '59 Corvette --- Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim, Is it my Elky or 66's in general? (cough) Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 1:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] '66 Elco In Motor Trend For anyone [**cough cough Herb cough**] interested, there is a little blurb about the '66 Elco in the August 2K3 issue of Motor Trend. I was flipping thru it at the barber shop today, and there's a little tidbit on the Elco on pg 77. Also, for you GM lovers out there like me, they have a writeup on the Cadillac Sixteen. Sixteen cylinders, 1000HP, factory equipment. Yeah Baby. Jim '66 Malibu '59 Corvette - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 2003 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowes Motor Speedway
very nice cars, I especially liked the 65 drop top Malibu, and the red 64 Impala... Dan McIntoshPavement Scraping 1964 Impala SShttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: Don To: Chevelle-List Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 4:53 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] 2003 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowes Motor Speedway Hi everybody, I finally got around to posting the pictures I took at the AutoFair at Lowes Motor Speedway this past April. There were some really sharp looking Chevelles there. If anyone would like to check them out, here you go Home.carolina.rr.com/donallen Thanks, Don 69 Chevelle in restification Home.carolina.rr.com/donallen
RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
The RD radiator was $500, the shroud was $100, and I also bought an aluminum overflow tank for $89, plus shipping naturally. All together it was $737.79. Yes the Desert Cooler is for sale. Like I said, I paid $400 for it so if anyone wants it I wouldn't mind getting $200. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 9:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator Sorry,Herb. I forgot you and Carol had told me about the Griffin rad episode at CB'03.g Next question;did you pay $600 or $800 for the Ron Davis set-up? Is the Desert Cooler rad for sale,now? Now I'm left wondering if I could run a Ron Davis rad similiar to yours on my 69 with a short water pump. Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
That Desert Cooler radiator is a decent unit. I know it won't fit my 69 but what years will it fit besides 1966? Someone needs to snatch it up at that price. Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED] The RD radiator was $500, the shroud was $100, and I also bought an aluminum overflow tank for $89, plus shipping naturally. All together it was $737.79. Yes the Desert Cooler is for sale. Like I said, I paid $400 for it so if anyone wants it I wouldn't mind getting $200. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] '66 Elco In Motor Trend
I've seen the Caddy, way cool, headed for production, no way in hell. In case I don't make it to the newstand what did the article say about the 66's? Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 9:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] '66 Elco In Motor Trend Ah no problem- You should probably pick it up anyway if you are at the newstand and see it. The scoop on the Caddy is a GREAT read! 1000HP and street legal [lethal?]- It doesn't get much better than that! Let's see F**D top that one. Jim '66 Malibu '59 Corvette --- Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well come on now... the way you were coughing, I thought just maybe... :) Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 6:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] '66 Elco In Motor Trend Just one in general - What, do you expect your car to pop up in EVERY mag since it was spotted once in Super Chevy??? Eesh, celebrities.. [totally kidding] Jim '66 Malibu '59 Corvette --- Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim, Is it my Elky or 66's in general? (cough) Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 1:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] '66 Elco In Motor Trend For anyone [**cough cough Herb cough**] interested, there is a little blurb about the '66 Elco in the August 2K3 issue of Motor Trend. I was flipping thru it at the barber shop today, and there's a little tidbit on the Elco on pg 77. Also, for you GM lovers out there like me, they have a writeup on the Cadillac Sixteen. Sixteen cylinders, 1000HP, factory equipment. Yeah Baby. Jim '66 Malibu '59 Corvette - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] car show/cruise nite at Hooters Rt 13 DE
Jim, What time does it start at. There is a chance I may be able to make it. If I do, I'll bring my 69. The 70 is in the trailer ready for Super Chevy. Tom
RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator
I've got about an 1 1/2 clearance between my fan and raditor with my long pump. Does your belt system take up some space or do you have a thicker raditor (mine is 2 3/4 think)? http://home.comcast.net/~cutter169/rad007.jpg Ron My '66 http:http://home.comcast.net/~cutter169/chevelle_page.htm Team Chevelle #1668 ACES #5205 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dale McIntosh Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 7:24 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator Looks very nice indeed. What is the total thickness of the unit from the front mount to the end of the fans? Wish I had the room for a setup like that with a long pump big block. :*( Just don't have the clearance for electric fans. http://www.dalesplace.com/images/chevelle/p001476.jpg Dale McIntosh -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Herb Lumpp Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 7:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] New radiator My new Ron Davis radiator arrived today. If anyone is interested in checking it out... http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/NewRad.htm I haven't run it yet, but it looks top quality. All the welds are look perfect and my fans fit the shroud perfect. So far I'm very happy with it, but as always, the final verdict will come after I drive it with the a/c running on a hot day. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - 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] 2003 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowes Motor Speedway
Thanks...there are some great pics there! Don --- Subject: [Chevelle-List] 2003 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowes Motor Speedway Hi everybody, I finally got around to posting the pictures I took at the AutoFair at Lowes Motor Speedway this past April. There were some really sharp looking Chevelles there. If anyone would like to check them out, here you go Home.carolina.rr.com/donallen Thanks, Don 69 Chevelle in restification Home.carolina.rr.com/donallen
[Chevelle-List] Southern Cali Chevelle-a-Bration
Im going to go...Wont be there with my car, but I will be there Saturday. Anybody else going? Brad? -Tim- 1966 Chevelle
