Re: [Chevelle-list] I need gas
On Sun, 17 Aug 2003, Stephen Lentz wrote: > Stay away from Phoenix and northern Arizona for a while. Not exactly true. Just got back from Prescott and there was plenty of gas. -- Bob Holtzman "A man is a man who will fight with a sword, Or tackle Mount Everest in snow; But the bravest of all owns a '34 Ford, Who will try for six thousand in low!" Roger Huntington ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
[Chevelle-list] buying heads
hey all what is a good place to buy heads online? i am looking for a high perf closed chamber oval port heads at a resonable price. i.e. 215 can anyone help? thanks alan
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is it alright to give name of person who says he is sailing parts but does send them after you pay for them
RE: [Chevelle-list] Eastwood Header Paint
Herb, I think I am going to use VHT the next time around. But you're telling me that the texture of the header itself counts a whole bunch. The metal wasn't perfectly smooth as I had to strip off the factory Hedman paint (which was peeling right out of the box) with a wire brush wheel. But what you say makes sense. I'll just wack this one up to experience... Larry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Herb LumppSent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 3:22 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Eastwood Header Paint Hi Larry, I used to have a 72 Corvette with a small block and I bought a set of headers for it, but before I painted them I had them sandblasted. I used the flame proof paint from VHT and believe it or not, the paint didn't burn off. If you remove your headers to repaint, then I recommend you get them sandblasted first. Herb Lumpphttp://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Larry ButlerSent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 12:01 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-list] Eastwood Header Paint I finally get the Flowmaster American Thunder kit welded up and installed today. It really sounds sweet. I also had installed a set of Hedman headers, you know, the cheap kind that you have to paint. I didn't want to put a lot of money in the headers because I have a small block and plan on swapping it out in a year or so with a big block. Anyway, I had stripped those headers down to metal even though I bought them new. I used isopropyl alcohol to clean the bare metal. I painted them with Eastwood Header paint. They had dried for about a week and then I put a second coat on. I put the headers on about a week later and were on the car for a few weeks before today. My son and I took the Elky out for a drive to break in the new pipes. When we got back and popped the hood we noticed that the paint was peeling with lots of bare metal showing. What'd I do wrong? I'm ready to go back out, pull 'em and fix what I did wrong. Larry 72 El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle vs El Camino doors
It was a joke,Bob. Didn't you notice the grin symbol at the end of the post? Clint HooperH&H Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Never heard of one. Bob 71 el Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle vs El Camino doors
Never heard of one. Bob 71 el Camino
[Chevelle-list] 1970 Camaro RS for sale
if anyone is interested... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2428664772&category=6161&rd=1 Dan McIntoshPavement Scraping 1964 Impala SShttp://www.lowriderimpala.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] windshield mirror
The mirror glue that you buy at auto parts stores works great. Make sure you follow the instructions exaclty. I've used it on several cars. John,67SS396SS http://www.geocities.com/grepr ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle vs El Camino doors
Thanks for the info,Larry. That's what I was hoping to hear. Anyone ever seen a Yenko SC El Camino? Clint HooperH&H Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Clint: 68-72 is the same door and a 68-72 chevelle door for a 2 door hardtop is the same length Larry (Z)
Re: [Chevelle-list] windshield mirror
Take it to a windshield dealer they have the "right stuff" to make that little button adhere to the windshield. Cost, mine did it for free (tipped him though) The stuff tht you purchase over the counter is good but you have to watch it when you put that button on the glass. Many people put it on backwards. Go to the dealer it's worth the trip. Bob
Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle vs El Camino doors
The doors are different but they are the same length. A while back I even told the list how you could convert a 2 door hardtop into an el camino door. Larry (Z)
Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle vs El Camino doors
Clint: 68-72 is the same door and a 68-72 chevelle door for a 2 door hardtop is the same length Larry (Z)
Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle vs El Camino doors
El Camino doors do have vent windows on the older models, up to 72 I believe.
RE: [Chevelle-list] Low Vacuum
Hi Gary, If I'm reading your post correctly, you say you have an Edelbrock 650 carb. This may not fix your lack of vacuum, but as far as being able to adjust your idle it may help. With the engine off, remove both idle mixture screws and using either compressed air, carb cleaner, or even WD-40, blow the the idle screw holes out. A while back I was having a hard time adjusting the idle on my Elky (Edelbrock 750) and after cleaning the holes the idle speed would actually change as I adjusted the screws. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zieg72 Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 3:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Low Vacuum I had a similar problem and it turned out to be the wrong size something in the carb. What ever parts control the idle circuit. It sounded like a pretty healthy durationed cam but when the carb was overhauled the engine had great vacuum and idled stock as could be. It did exactly what you are describing as far as running and all and having low vacuum. Just something to think on. - Original Message - From: "Gary W. Treible" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 10:59 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Low Vacuum > I recently converted my car from manual brakes to power. They work, but I > don't get the kind of assist I would like, so I got the vacuum gauge out and > took some measurements. I barely get 10 inches of mercury at idle (the spec > I think is something like 17). My engine is a 327 out of a 1967 Corvette. > A previous owner added a Edelbrock performer series intake and 650 cfm carb. > Judging from the idle, I doubt very much that the car has any kind of > radical cam in it. > > Using my vacuum gauge, I systematically went around the carb and the intake > individually pulling hoses and blocking that port, looking for leaks. I > still get about 10 inches (unsteady). I then tried the trick of spraying > carb cleaner around the base of the carb, and the runners on the intake > looking for a change in operation. I didn't see any. > > A friend told me to check the idle screws. When I tried that, I found that > I could slow the idle speed if they were near closed, but once opened up a > bit I get the same basic idle speed (and vacuum) over a very wide range of > adjustment. I was actually afraid the screw would come out. > > This has morphed from being a brake issue to being a "is my engine OK" > issue. What has me a bit confused is that the stinking thing runs pretty > well. I seem to have lots of power, and the idle is reasonably smooth. > It'll idle in the driveway all day and not stall. > > Does anybody have any ideas. I want to paint this car, and want all the > mechanical issues taken care of before then. If I need to pull the heads, > now is the time. > > Gary > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
[Chevelle-list] Chevelle vs El Camino doors
A side stripe kit(Yenko SC) I'm interested in is only available for Chevelles. What is the difference between the two doors? Are the El Camino doors shorter,longer,or the same length? Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] I need gas
Just filled up here in Kansas City. $1.59/gal, no lines or waiting..pep
Re: [Chevelle-list] Recommend shop
You can always call me till you figure out the problem. (940) 855-6636 Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dale McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > It came back undeliverable as well. Looks like it's from my ISP, the > reply is from the Postmaster at LCISP - maybe they have RoadRunner > blocked for some reason. > > Dale McIntosh > TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41 > 67SS/67 Elky > Dale's Place - My 67 SS and 67 El Camino > ChevelleStuff - Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles > Team 67 - 1967 Chevelle/El Camino Specific > Midwest Chevelles - Midwest Chevelle Show Information > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper > > Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 5:57 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Recommend shop > > > > > > I just sent you a message,Dale. See if you can reply to it. > > Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director > > http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 > > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm > > - Original Message - > > From: Dale McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > I tried what had always worked, it failed. I copied from > > one of your > > > replies to the list and it failed as well. I just sent another by > > > hand typing it. I'll see what happens. > > > > > > Dale McIntosh > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > > Clint Hooper > > > > Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 3:13 PM > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Recommend shop > > > > > > > > > > > > Dale,I get approximately 100 emails a day and probably 25% of > > > > it needs an answer. You're the first to mention a > > > > problem,though. Are you trying to email me,offlist? If > > > > so,make sure you're using my new address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > As for the engine R&R,call Ken Walker at (940) 569-0611. > > > > Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director > > > http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 > > > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm > > > - Original Message - > > > From: Dale McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > > > Sorry list... > > > > > > > > Clint, > > > > I've been getting mail returned the last 3 days from your address. > > > > What's up? I'm looking for a shop in the Burk or WF area > > to R&R my > > > > engine to replace the rear main seal. My local guy > > doesn't want to do > > > > > > > it as he says it's too nice a car and he doesn't trust > > his traffic > > > > in > > > > the shop. Dale > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > Chevelle-list mailing list > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > Chevelle-list mailing list > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > > > > > > > > > ___ > > Chevelle-list mailing list > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle> -list_chevelles.net > > > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] Recommend shop
It came back undeliverable as well. Looks like it's from my ISP, the reply is from the Postmaster at LCISP - maybe they have RoadRunner blocked for some reason. Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41 67SS/67 Elky Dale's Place - My 67 SS and 67 El Camino ChevelleStuff - Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles Team 67 - 1967 Chevelle/El Camino Specific Midwest Chevelles - Midwest Chevelle Show Information > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper > Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 5:57 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Recommend shop > > > I just sent you a message,Dale. See if you can reply to it. > Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director > http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm > - Original Message - > From: Dale McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > I tried what had always worked, it failed. I copied from > one of your > > replies to the list and it failed as well. I just sent another by > > hand typing it. I'll see what happens. > > > > Dale McIntosh > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Clint Hooper > > > Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 3:13 PM > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Recommend shop > > > > > > > > > Dale,I get approximately 100 emails a day and probably 25% of > > > it needs an answer. You're the first to mention a > > > problem,though. Are you trying to email me,offlist? If > > > so,make sure you're using my new address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > As for the engine R&R,call Ken Walker at (940) 569-0611. > > > Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director > > http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 > > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm > > - Original Message - > > From: Dale McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > Sorry list... > > > > > > Clint, > > > I've been getting mail returned the last 3 days from your address. > > > What's up? I'm looking for a shop in the Burk or WF area > to R&R my > > > engine to replace the rear main seal. My local guy > doesn't want to do > > > > > it as he says it's too nice a car and he doesn't trust > his traffic > > > in > > > the shop. Dale > > > > > > > > ___ > > Chevelle-list mailing list > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > > > > > > ___ > > Chevelle-list mailing list > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > > > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle> -list_chevelles.net > ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] Recommend shop
I just sent you a message,Dale. See if you can reply to it. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dale McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I tried what had always worked, it failed. I copied from one of your > replies to the list and it failed as well. I just sent another by hand > typing it. I'll see what happens. > > Dale McIntosh > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper > > Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 3:13 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Recommend shop > > > > > > Dale,I get approximately 100 emails a day and probably 25% of > > it needs an answer. You're the first to mention a > > problem,though. Are you trying to email me,offlist? If > > so,make sure you're using my new address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > As for the engine R&R,call Ken Walker at (940) 569-0611. > > Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director > http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm > - Original Message - > From: Dale McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sorry list... > > > > Clint, > > I've been getting mail returned the last 3 days from your address. > > What's up? I'm looking for a shop in the Burk or WF area to R&R my > > engine to replace the rear main seal. My local guy doesn't want to do > > > it as he says it's too nice a car and he doesn't trust his traffic in > > the shop. Dale > > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] Recommend shop
I tried what had always worked, it failed. I copied from one of your replies to the list and it failed as well. I just sent another by hand typing it. I'll see what happens. Dale McIntosh > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper > Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 3:13 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Recommend shop > > > Dale,I get approximately 100 emails a day and probably 25% of > it needs an answer. You're the first to mention a > problem,though. Are you trying to email me,offlist? If > so,make sure you're using my new address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > As for the engine R&R,call Ken Walker at (940) 569-0611. > Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dale McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sorry list... > > Clint, > I've been getting mail returned the last 3 days from your address. > What's up? I'm looking for a shop in the Burk or WF area to R&R my > engine to replace the rear main seal. My local guy doesn't want to do > it as he says it's too nice a car and he doesn't trust his traffic in > the shop. Dale ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering
Ok, now that I followed your link, I see you DID go for the modern box... -Brad- > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Holleman > Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 7:36 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering > > > Herb, Both of the pitmans I have are for non power gearboxes. > PST does not > list a Chevelle pitman and they are about 100.00 each to > boot. There may be > a better source than OPG, but I doubt it will be cheaper. > Later > Mike > - Original Message - > From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 7:30 PM > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering > > > > Hi Mike, > > > > That would be great if you had an extra! I'm assuming the > one I ordered > is > > a saginaw gear, it's from AGR, part number 292117 > > > http://www.agrperformance.com/catalog-parts.jspx?cat=100&model > =123&product=1 > > 29 > > > > If you don't have an extra pitman arm, I did find a new one > in the OPG > > catalog on page 254. It says part number C220248 fits > 64-67 A bodies for > a > > measly $89.95 plus shipping! > > > > Herb > > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman > > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 6:06 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering > > > > > > Herb, I'll dig thru my stuff to see what I have. I know I > have a couple, > but > > not sure which size they are. Are you using a saginaw power > steering gear > > box? > > mike > > - Original Message - > > From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 8:49 AM > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering > > > > > > > As you all know I had a '87 Jimmy for sale. I sold it > last week (!!!) > so > > > that means I now have some extra money for the Elky. I'm going to > upgrade > > > to Baer brakes with a Hydratech hydro booster behind the master > cylinder. > > > > > > Because of the hydro booster, I have to add power > steering. Does anyone > > > know where I can get a power steering pitman arm that > will work on my > > Elky? ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] windshield mirror
Some Locktite 416 will take care of the problem. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: J. Brady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > How is the best way to go about fixing one of those > mirrors that normally adheres to the windshield but > falls off? > Thanks, > CHEV66JB > '66 Chevelle > '59 Corvette Project ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering
Just a thought Herb. You could choose to leave the car with manual steering if you like it that way. Unless you want the upgrade to power steering, you could install the pump for the brakes, but just skip the steering box when you plumb it up. If it is anything like the setup in last month's Chevy Hi Performance, you just have two return lines to the reservoir. If you do want the power steering and it is not too late, have you thought about a box rebuilt to modern specs (higher effort, faster ratio?) from a place like Lee Manufacturing? Tom Lee, Owner 11661 Pendleton St Sun Valley, CA 91352-2502 818.768.0371 No Web site, but there is a write up here that mentions them: http://www.chevelles.com/techref/shea_1.html Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle| ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Holleman > Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 7:36 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering > > > Herb, Both of the pitmans I have are for non power gearboxes. > PST does not > list a Chevelle pitman and they are about 100.00 each to > boot. There may be > a better source than OPG, but I doubt it will be cheaper. > Later > Mike > - Original Message - > From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 7:30 PM > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering > > > > Hi Mike, > > > > That would be great if you had an extra! I'm assuming the > one I ordered > is > > a saginaw gear, it's from AGR, part number 292117 > > > http://www.agrperformance.com/catalog-parts.jspx?cat=100&model > =123&product=1 > > 29 > > > > If you don't have an extra pitman arm, I did find a new one > in the OPG > > catalog on page 254. It says part number C220248 fits > 64-67 A bodies for > a > > measly $89.95 plus shipping! > > > > Herb > > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman > > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 6:06 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering > > > > > > Herb, I'll dig thru my stuff to see what I have. I know I > have a couple, > but > > not sure which size they are. Are you using a saginaw power > steering gear > > box? > > mike > > - Original Message - > > From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 8:49 AM > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering > > > > > > > As you all know I had a '87 Jimmy for sale. I sold it > last week (!!!) > so > > > that means I now have some extra money for the Elky. I'm going to > upgrade > > > to Baer brakes with a Hydratech hydro booster behind the master > cylinder. > > > > > > Because of the hydro booster, I have to add power > steering. Does anyone > > > know where I can get a power steering pitman arm that > will work on my > > Elky? > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > Herb Lumpp > > > http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ > > > > > > ___ > > Chevelle-list mailing list > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] windshield mirror
I take youre talking about a rear view mirror. Thats not a problem, just go to any local auto parts store, and they have rear view mirror glue to use... -Tim- 1966 Chevelle
[Chevelle-list] windshield mirror
How is the best way to go about fixing one of those mirrors that normally adheres to the windshield but falls off? Thanks, CHEV66JB '66 Chevelle '59 Corvette Project __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] I need gas
Yep, coming from SoCal. If you're paying $1.80-$1.97, it will actually be cheaper than we have here. The cheapest regular I have seen is $1.83, with most over $1.90. We have refineries all over, yet our prices jump when a pipeline ruptures in Arizona! I'm leaving in one week. We'll spend the weekdays in Sierra Vista (don't ask me why an elderly lady would choose to move way out there...) and then head to Scottsdale for the Millard Fillmore Corvette Classic (http://www.corvette-paradise.com/MILLARD.html) for the weekend. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle| ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rodney. > Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 1:42 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] I need gas > > > As of now, you can still GET gas... Just be prepared to wait in LONG > lines. The price will probably be going way up too, the longer this > goes on. I heard this morning that a place in Chandler was > over $3/gal. > I also heard a few places in the East valley were in the $2.60 range. > So far around here on the west side it's been around $1.80-$1.97 other > than the one place I saw that was $2.19. > > Let us know right before you leave and we'll give you an update on the > situation. Where are you coming from? California I'm > assuming since you mentioned Quartzite? > > Rodney. > 71 Chevelle > El Mirage, AZ > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brad Waller > Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 10:13 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I need gas > > > I sue hope this gets fixed in the next week. I'm driving out > to Sierra > Vista (an hour Southeast of Tucson), and then to the Phoenix > area next > week. Does this means that I should make sure I can get to > Tucson from > Quartzite or something like that? > > -Brad- > > On Monday, August 18, 2003, at 09:40 AM, Rodney. wrote: > > > I lucked out last night. I drove past 4-5 stations with > lng > > lines (30+ cars from the pump) and finally found one where > I pulled up > > > and was the 5th car from the pump. Still took me 30 min., > but I got > > 30 gallons at $1.88/gal. (My luck is turning around guys!) :) > > > > Rodney. > > 71 Chevelle > > El Mirage, AZ > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] I need gas > > > > > > Hi all, I was just driving back from Sunday dinner at my wife's > > family's > > house and noticed that I was low on gasWell I think I just had a > > flashback to the mid- 70's because I drove past 16 gas stations and > > only > > two of them had ANY gas. I really don't plan on sitting in line for > > ever to get it eitherboth stations were rationing the gas and > there > > were at least 30-40 cars waiting at each onethis is at > 11:00pm on > a > > Sunday night! I just checked the news and heard that we won't have > the > > gas supplies we need for another two weeks. Guess I will be working > > from home for a while because my s10 is on fumes and I only > have about > > > a > > 1/2 tank of good stuff in my Chevelle to siphon out. This is crazy. > > Stay away from Phoenix and northern Arizona for a while. The broken > > pipeline is between us and Tucson to the south. I might be > squeezing > > the gas out of the sand where it broke soon.. Steve > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > > > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] I need gas
What seems to be the cause of this? I haven't heard about it on the news at all. JDHall - Original Message - From: Stephen Lentz To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 3:19 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] I need gas Hopefully everything will be in order soon. I just sat in a line at an Albertson's for 50 minutes so I could get the luxury of putting $45.00 in my S10 and 1 small can (@ 1.94 a gallonwhat a steal ;-) ). I heard that a Mesa station was selling gas for $3.05 a gallon and one in Phoenix had gas for $3.95 a gallonIt's wrong to wish bad things on people, but... Rumor has it this BS will be going on for probably 10 more days. People are actually following the gas trucks around waiting for them to stopBTW, the gas placards on the sides of the tanker are identified with the "1203- flammable" designation. Steve- now using my Chevelle as fuel storage/reserves -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 11:55 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I need gasI think Tucson is ok..the pipeline that ruptured is in between Tucson and Phoenix. It's supposed to be back online real soon. they are waiting for the federal gov'ernment to ok it, it's already fixed just waiting for them to give it the ok..for some reason the gov't hasn't done it yet..so you should be ok, just gas up in Tucson before you head north..funny, i bought my Chevelle from a guy in Sierra Vista...tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] Recommend shop
Dale,I get approximately 100 emails a day and probably 25% of it needs an answer. You're the first to mention a problem,though. Are you trying to email me,offlist? If so,make sure you're using my new address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] As for the engine R&R,call Ken Walker at (940) 569-0611. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dale McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sorry list... > > Clint, > I've been getting mail returned the last 3 days from your address. > What's up? I'm looking for a shop in the Burk or WF area to R&R my > engine to replace the rear main seal. My local guy doesn't want to do > it as he says it's too nice a car and he doesn't trust his traffic in > the shop. > Dale ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] I need gas
As of now, you can still GET gas... Just be prepared to wait in LONG lines. The price will probably be going way up too, the longer this goes on. I heard this morning that a place in Chandler was over $3/gal. I also heard a few places in the East valley were in the $2.60 range. So far around here on the west side it's been around $1.80-$1.97 other than the one place I saw that was $2.19. Let us know right before you leave and we'll give you an update on the situation. Where are you coming from? California I'm assuming since you mentioned Quartzite? Rodney. 71 Chevelle El Mirage, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brad Waller Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 10:13 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I need gas I sue hope this gets fixed in the next week. I'm driving out to Sierra Vista (an hour Southeast of Tucson), and then to the Phoenix area next week. Does this means that I should make sure I can get to Tucson from Quartzite or something like that? -Brad- On Monday, August 18, 2003, at 09:40 AM, Rodney. wrote: > I lucked out last night. I drove past 4-5 stations with lng > lines (30+ cars from the pump) and finally found one where I pulled up > and was the 5th car from the pump. Still took me 30 min., but I got > 30 gallons at $1.88/gal. (My luck is turning around guys!) :) > > Rodney. > 71 Chevelle > El Mirage, AZ > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Chevelle-list] I need gas > > > Hi all, I was just driving back from Sunday dinner at my wife's > family's > house and noticed that I was low on gasWell I think I just had a > flashback to the mid- 70's because I drove past 16 gas stations and > only > two of them had ANY gas. I really don't plan on sitting in line for > ever to get it eitherboth stations were rationing the gas and there > were at least 30-40 cars waiting at each onethis is at 11:00pm on a > Sunday night! I just checked the news and heard that we won't have the > gas supplies we need for another two weeks. Guess I will be working > from home for a while because my s10 is on fumes and I only have about > a > 1/2 tank of good stuff in my Chevelle to siphon out. This is crazy. > Stay away from Phoenix and northern Arizona for a while. The broken > pipeline is between us and Tucson to the south. I might be squeezing > the gas out of the sand where it broke soon.. Steve ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] Low Vacuum
I had a similar problem and it turned out to be the wrong size something in the carb. What ever parts control the idle circuit. It sounded like a pretty healthy durationed cam but when the carb was overhauled the engine had great vacuum and idled stock as could be. It did exactly what you are describing as far as running and all and having low vacuum. Just something to think on. - Original Message - From: "Gary W. Treible" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 10:59 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Low Vacuum > I recently converted my car from manual brakes to power. They work, but I > don't get the kind of assist I would like, so I got the vacuum gauge out and > took some measurements. I barely get 10 inches of mercury at idle (the spec > I think is something like 17). My engine is a 327 out of a 1967 Corvette. > A previous owner added a Edelbrock performer series intake and 650 cfm carb. > Judging from the idle, I doubt very much that the car has any kind of > radical cam in it. > > Using my vacuum gauge, I systematically went around the carb and the intake > individually pulling hoses and blocking that port, looking for leaks. I > still get about 10 inches (unsteady). I then tried the trick of spraying > carb cleaner around the base of the carb, and the runners on the intake > looking for a change in operation. I didn't see any. > > A friend told me to check the idle screws. When I tried that, I found that > I could slow the idle speed if they were near closed, but once opened up a > bit I get the same basic idle speed (and vacuum) over a very wide range of > adjustment. I was actually afraid the screw would come out. > > This has morphed from being a brake issue to being a "is my engine OK" > issue. What has me a bit confused is that the stinking thing runs pretty > well. I seem to have lots of power, and the idle is reasonably smooth. > It'll idle in the driveway all day and not stall. > > Does anybody have any ideas. I want to paint this car, and want all the > mechanical issues taken care of before then. If I need to pull the heads, > now is the time. > > Gary > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] Replacing Fuel Lines
Tony, have you tried unbolting the rear shocks from the axle? This will allow the axle to drop a little further. Pay attention, though, as this will allow the rear to drop enough to let the rear springs to come out. Not a big deal if they do, as you just put them back on the axle and jack it back up. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 2:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] Replacing Fuel Lines Hey guys, I picked up some stainless steel fuel lines to replace the leaky ones on my 69 SS. One is fuel and the other return. Problem is how do I now install them. I have played around a bit but can't seem to wiggle them over the hump over the rear axle. I unbolted most of the body mounts and tried to jack up the back end, but I'm afraid to go any higher for fear of crinkling the front fenders. Any ideas here? Do I have to take off the hood and fenders to make this work or is there an ancient secret? Tony Gray Aces 2114 TC Gold 185 Bensalem PA (But soon being transfered to Harrisburg) ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] I need gas
Hopefully everything will be in order soon. I just sat in a line at an Albertson's for 50 minutes so I could get the luxury of putting $45.00 in my S10 and 1 small can (@ 1.94 a gallonwhat a steal ;-) ). I heard that a Mesa station was selling gas for $3.05 a gallon and one in Phoenix had gas for $3.95 a gallonIt's wrong to wish bad things on people, but... Rumor has it this BS will be going on for probably 10 more days. People are actually following the gas trucks around waiting for them to stopBTW, the gas placards on the sides of the tanker are identified with the "1203- flammable" designation. Steve- now using my Chevelle as fuel storage/reserves -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 11:55 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I need gasI think Tucson is ok..the pipeline that ruptured is in between Tucson and Phoenix. It's supposed to be back online real soon. they are waiting for the federal gov'ernment to ok it, it's already fixed just waiting for them to give it the ok..for some reason the gov't hasn't done it yet..so you should be ok, just gas up in Tucson before you head north..funny, i bought my Chevelle from a guy in Sierra Vista...tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] I need gas
Plenty of gas in Pennsylvania and no lines here , shall we ship you a truckload John Malibuman66 Phila, Pa
Re: [Chevelle-list] 1965 chevelle fenders
Where are you located I have 4 fenders in Wisconsin, Phil 65SS
Re: [Chevelle-list] I need gas
I think Tucson is ok..the pipeline that ruptured is in between Tucson and Phoenix. It's supposed to be back online real soon. they are waiting for the federal gov'ernment to ok it, it's already fixed just waiting for them to give it the ok..for some reason the gov't hasn't done it yet..so you should be ok, just gas up in Tucson before you head north..funny, i bought my Chevelle from a guy in Sierra Vista...tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] 1969 Malibu door panels
Thanks John, i could be interested in the door panel with the wood grain strip, and the rears, but of course it would depend on price, but if we get enough sign ups it could be worth it, thanks alot let us know the out come of this Ken D 72 Heavychevy ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
[Chevelle-list] Replacing Fuel Lines
Hey guys, I picked up some stainless steel fuel lines to replace the leaky ones on my 69 SS. One is fuel and the other return. Problem is how do I now install them. I have played around a bit but can't seem to wiggle them over the hump over the rear axle. I unbolted most of the body mounts and tried to jack up the back end, but I'm afraid to go any higher for fear of crinkling the front fenders. Any ideas here? Do I have to take off the hood and fenders to make this work or is there an ancient secret? Tony Gray Aces 2114 TC Gold 185 Bensalem PA (But soon being transfered to Harrisburg) ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering
Herb, Try Sloans El Camino/Chevelle Parts (http://www.sloans64-72.com/) he usually has those "hard to find" parts at reasonable prices. Donnie ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] pre-bent tranny cooling lines
I get them from a company called The Right Stuff. Tom ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] I need gas
I sue hope this gets fixed in the next week. I'm driving out to Sierra Vista (an hour Southeast of Tucson), and then to the Phoenix area next week. Does this means that I should make sure I can get to Tucson from Quartzite or something like that? -Brad- On Monday, August 18, 2003, at 09:40 AM, Rodney. wrote: I lucked out last night. I drove past 4-5 stations with lng lines (30+ cars from the pump) and finally found one where I pulled up and was the 5th car from the pump. Still took me 30 min., but I got 30 gallons at $1.88/gal. (My luck is turning around guys!) :) Rodney. 71 Chevelle El Mirage, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] I need gas Hi all, I was just driving back from Sunday dinner at my wife's family's house and noticed that I was low on gasWell I think I just had a flashback to the mid- 70's because I drove past 16 gas stations and only two of them had ANY gas. I really don't plan on sitting in line for ever to get it eitherboth stations were rationing the gas and there were at least 30-40 cars waiting at each onethis is at 11:00pm on a Sunday night! I just checked the news and heard that we won't have the gas supplies we need for another two weeks. Guess I will be working from home for a while because my s10 is on fumes and I only have about a 1/2 tank of good stuff in my Chevelle to siphon out. This is crazy. Stay away from Phoenix and northern Arizona for a while. The broken pipeline is between us and Tucson to the south. I might be squeezing the gas out of the sand where it broke soon.. Steve ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] Blown Head Gasket (More bad luck!)
Will do, thanks! Rodney. 71 Chevelle El Mirage, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Corgill Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 2:17 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Blown Head Gasket (More bad luck!) At 10:55 PM 08/17/2003 -0700, you wrote: >It also looks like the teflon tape didn't work too well on a couple of >the bolts. I bought that GM pipe sealant this time, so hopefuly >between that and having the heads shaved, I'll be set! > >Rodney. >71 Chevelle >El Mirage, AZ That will work, put it on EVERY head & intake manifold bolt. ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] Blown Head Gasket (More bad luck!)
Ok, will do. Thanks for the tip. Rodney. 71 Chevelle El Mirage, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RMilkiewicz Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 1:12 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Blown Head Gasket (More bad luck!) Rod, run a tap in each of those bolt holes to clean them out of any crap that may be in there and then blow them out. Don't forget to seal the bolt ends to prevent leaks. Rich ACES #05066 1966 MALIBU - Original Message - From: "Rodney." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 9:10 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Blown Head Gasket (More bad luck!) > Woops, I just re-read that. The bolt DID break, it just didn't snap > in 2 inside the head. When I pulled it out though I could see where > it broke. > > Rodney. > 71 Chevelle > El Mirage, AZ > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rodney. > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 6:01 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Blown Head Gasket (More bad luck!) > > > Well, I got the heads back from the machine shop. Got out there > yesterday to put everything back together. I got the passenger side > on and torqued down. Went to do the driver's side and my > brother-in-law was out there helping me. He was torquing one of the > bolts and thought "hmm, this seems like a lot of pressure and it's not > clicking. I better test on another bolt." So he starts torquing the > next bolt in sequence and the wrench clicked as it should, so he tried > the previous bolt again and for whatever reason the bolt broke. I > think we got lucky though because the bolt didn't break and we were > able to back it all the way out. Of course this happened at 5 p.m. > yesterday right when the Chevy dealership closes, so I'll have to wait > until Monday now to do any more. G! > > On a side note, the gas stations around here are running out of gas. > I only found 1 gas station open last night on my 15 mile drive home > and they wanted $2.39 for super. Couldn't believe it... The suburban > I'm borrowing now takes unleaded, but it's a gas hog, so I don't think > I'm saving much $$ in that respect. > > > Rodney. > 71 Chevelle > El Mirage, AZ > > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > > > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes
I use the clear hose now by putting it on the bleeders and running into a small cup. Why throw the hoses out? Just don’t use them for anything but brake fluid. The reason the fronts are not bled is because I don’t have a 5/16 line wrench and stopped at a store to buy one, and they didn’t have one either. I'm going to have to see if I can find one locally, and also see if I can replace those bleeders with ones that take a 3/8 wrench like the rest of the world does. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Kyle Bennett Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 12:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes You can also use clear aquarium hose to do the same thing. I have and it worked good. Just throw it way when your done. ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, August 18, 2003 12:24:28 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes Thanks Dave, Hopefully that's all it is. The brakes used to work. I think air is in there because the MC was dry after replacing the wheel cylinders & hoses. I have never bled a MC before and it's not a new one, so I don't have any plastic fittings. I've done the hose into the resevoir thing before though. I guess I'll have to buy some "scrap" lines. I suppose this means it will also have to be bled at the wheel cylinders again? I'll be disconnecting those lines at the MC, right? This is a big pain in the a** because I don't have anybody to help. Thanks, John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dave Studly Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 12:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes John, sounds like the master cylinder needs to be bled. You're supposed to bleed it before hooking it up to the brake system. They usually come with some plastic fittings and plastic hose for doing it in the box. Bending up some scrap metal lines works too. Put the fittings into the master cylinder, attach plastic hoses so that they dump back into the reservoir, fill it with fluid, and pump the pedal until there are no more air bubbles. Then remove the plastic fittings and hook up your brake lines and proceed to bleed the rest of the system. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 8:56 AM To: Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes Hmmm... My 69 El Camino seems to have lost its brakes (drum BTW). I replaced all of the shoes, wheel cylinders & hoses, and bled the rears (believe it or not, I can't seem to get my hands on a 5/16 line wrench for the fronts). Yesterday I started it for the first time with the intention of moving it (it was going to be the first actual drive, albeit in a back yard), but the pedal goes all the way to the floor, even if I pump it. It never seems to build any pressure. I used DOT3 fluid. The master was dry, but I am completely flushing the system, so the rears at least should be well bled out. The other big moment was when I went to put it in gear and nothing happened. I quickly put it back in park and hope that wasn't a total bonehead move, but now I'm thinking that maybe I just installed the transmission and never filled it. There is nothing on the dipstick. DOH! Unfortunately in the area where the car is, there isn't much nearby. It would have taken me about an hour to get trans fluid on a Sunday afternoon, so I'm blowing that off until next week. I also had the car out in the sun for insurance photos and noticed a few more things, but as my friend Jack said "the horse is dead". Anyway, let me know if you have any advice about the brakes. Thanks, John Nasta ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net . IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here <><>
RE: [Chevelle-list] Blown Head Gasket (More bad luck!)
Title: Message Correct -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 12:21 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Blown Head Gasket (More bad luck!) Rodney: I'm assuming you had them surfaced . 005 as they were . 003 and . 004 as in warped? Larry (Z)
RE: [Chevelle-list] I need gas
I lucked out last night. I drove past 4-5 stations with lng lines (30+ cars from the pump) and finally found one where I pulled up and was the 5th car from the pump. Still took me 30 min., but I got 30 gallons at $1.88/gal. (My luck is turning around guys!) :) Rodney. 71 Chevelle El Mirage, AZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephen Lentz Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 11:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] I need gas Hi all, I was just driving back from Sunday dinner at my wife's family's house and noticed that I was low on gasWell I think I just had a flashback to the mid- 70's because I drove past 16 gas stations and only two of them had ANY gas. I really don't plan on sitting in line for ever to get it eitherboth stations were rationing the gas and there were at least 30-40 cars waiting at each onethis is at 11:00pm on a Sunday night! I just checked the news and heard that we won't have the gas supplies we need for another two weeks. Guess I will be working from home for a while because my s10 is on fumes and I only have about a 1/2 tank of good stuff in my Chevelle to siphon out. This is crazy. Stay away from Phoenix and northern Arizona for a while. The broken pipeline is between us and Tucson to the south. I might be squeezing the gas out of the sand where it broke soon.. Steve ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes
In a message dated 8/18/2003 8:56:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My 69 El Camino seems to have lost its brakes (drum BTW). I replaced all of the shoes, wheel cylinders & hoses, and bled the rears (believe it or not, I can't seem to get my hands on a 5/16 line wrench for the fronts). Did you adjust the shoes to the drums? If there is a lot of clearance you'll get excess pedal travel tricking you into thinking the lines are full of air. But I'd first get the front bled. Pete 64 Malibu SS 64 2dr wagon 64 4dr Malibu sedan
RE: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes
You can also use clear aquarium hose to do the same thing. I have and it worked good. Just throw it way when your done. ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, August 18, 2003 12:24:28 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes Thanks Dave, Hopefully that's all it is. The brakes used to work. I think air is in there because the MC was dry after replacing the wheel cylinders & hoses. I have never bled a MC before and it's not a new one, so I don't have any plastic fittings. I've done the hose into the resevoir thing before though. I guess I'll have to buy some "scrap" lines. I suppose this means it will also have to be bled at the wheel cylinders again? I'll be disconnecting those lines at the MC, right? This is a big pain in the a** because I don't have anybody to help. Thanks, John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dave Studly Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 12:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes John, sounds like the master cylinder needs to be bled. You're supposed to bleed it before hooking it up to the brake system. They usually come with some plastic fittings and plastic hose for doing it in the box. Bending up some scrap metal lines works too. Put the fittings into the master cylinder, attach plastic hoses so that they dump back into the reservoir, fill it with fluid, and pump the pedal until there are no more air bubbles. Then remove the plastic fittings and hook up your brake lines and proceed to bleed the rest of the system. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 8:56 AM To: Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes Hmmm... My 69 El Camino seems to have lost its brakes (drum BTW). I replaced all of the shoes, wheel cylinders & hoses, and bled the rears (believe it or not, I can't seem to get my hands on a 5/16 line wrench for the fronts). Yesterday I started it for the first time with the intention of moving it (it was going to be the first actual drive, albeit in a back yard), but the pedal goes all the way to the floor, even if I pump it. It never seems to build any pressure. I used DOT3 fluid. The master was dry, but I am completely flushing the system, so the rears at least should be well bled out. The other big moment was when I went to put it in gear and nothing happened. I quickly put it back in park and hope that wasn't a total bonehead move, but now I'm thinking that maybe I just installed the transmission and never filled it. There is nothing on the dipstick. DOH! Unfortunately in the area where the car is, there isn't much nearby. It would have taken me about an hour to get trans fluid on a Sunday afternoon, so I'm blowing that off until next week. I also had the car out in the sun for insurance photos and noticed a few more things, but as my friend Jack said "the horse is dead". Anyway, let me know if you have any advice about the brakes. Thanks, John Nasta ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net . IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here
RE: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes
Thanks Dave, Hopefully that's all it is. The brakes used to work. I think air is in there because the MC was dry after replacing the wheel cylinders & hoses. I have never bled a MC before and it's not a new one, so I don't have any plastic fittings. I've done the hose into the resevoir thing before though. I guess I'll have to buy some "scrap" lines. I suppose this means it will also have to be bled at the wheel cylinders again? I'll be disconnecting those lines at the MC, right? This is a big pain in the a** because I don't have anybody to help. Thanks, John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave Studly Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 12:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes John, sounds like the master cylinder needs to be bled. You're supposed to bleed it before hooking it up to the brake system. They usually come with some plastic fittings and plastic hose for doing it in the box. Bending up some scrap metal lines works too. Put the fittings into the master cylinder, attach plastic hoses so that they dump back into the reservoir, fill it with fluid, and pump the pedal until there are no more air bubbles. Then remove the plastic fittings and hook up your brake lines and proceed to bleed the rest of the system. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 8:56 AM To: Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes Hmmm... My 69 El Camino seems to have lost its brakes (drum BTW). I replaced all of the shoes, wheel cylinders & hoses, and bled the rears (believe it or not, I can't seem to get my hands on a 5/16 line wrench for the fronts). Yesterday I started it for the first time with the intention of moving it (it was going to be the first actual drive, albeit in a back yard), but the pedal goes all the way to the floor, even if I pump it. It never seems to build any pressure. I used DOT3 fluid. The master was dry, but I am completely flushing the system, so the rears at least should be well bled out. The other big moment was when I went to put it in gear and nothing happened. I quickly put it back in park and hope that wasn't a total bonehead move, but now I'm thinking that maybe I just installed the transmission and never filled it. There is nothing on the dipstick. DOH! Unfortunately in the area where the car is, there isn't much nearby. It would have taken me about an hour to get trans fluid on a Sunday afternoon, so I'm blowing that off until next week. I also had the car out in the sun for insurance photos and noticed a few more things, but as my friend Jack said "the horse is dead". Anyway, let me know if you have any advice about the brakes. Thanks, John Nasta ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes
John, sounds like the master cylinder needs to be bled. You're supposed to bleed it before hooking it up to the brake system. They usually come with some plastic fittings and plastic hose for doing it in the box. Bending up some scrap metal lines works too. Put the fittings into the master cylinder, attach plastic hoses so that they dump back into the reservoir, fill it with fluid, and pump the pedal until there are no more air bubbles. Then remove the plastic fittings and hook up your brake lines and proceed to bleed the rest of the system. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 8:56 AM To: Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes Hmmm... My 69 El Camino seems to have lost its brakes (drum BTW). I replaced all of the shoes, wheel cylinders & hoses, and bled the rears (believe it or not, I can't seem to get my hands on a 5/16 line wrench for the fronts). Yesterday I started it for the first time with the intention of moving it (it was going to be the first actual drive, albeit in a back yard), but the pedal goes all the way to the floor, even if I pump it. It never seems to build any pressure. I used DOT3 fluid. The master was dry, but I am completely flushing the system, so the rears at least should be well bled out. The other big moment was when I went to put it in gear and nothing happened. I quickly put it back in park and hope that wasn't a total bonehead move, but now I'm thinking that maybe I just installed the transmission and never filled it. There is nothing on the dipstick. DOH! Unfortunately in the area where the car is, there isn't much nearby. It would have taken me about an hour to get trans fluid on a Sunday afternoon, so I'm blowing that off until next week. I also had the car out in the sun for insurance photos and noticed a few more things, but as my friend Jack said "the horse is dead". Anyway, let me know if you have any advice about the brakes. Thanks, John Nasta ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
[Chevelle-list] Low Vacuum
I recently converted my car from manual brakes to power. They work, but I don't get the kind of assist I would like, so I got the vacuum gauge out and took some measurements. I barely get 10 inches of mercury at idle (the spec I think is something like 17). My engine is a 327 out of a 1967 Corvette. A previous owner added a Edelbrock performer series intake and 650 cfm carb. Judging from the idle, I doubt very much that the car has any kind of radical cam in it. Using my vacuum gauge, I systematically went around the carb and the intake individually pulling hoses and blocking that port, looking for leaks. I still get about 10 inches (unsteady). I then tried the trick of spraying carb cleaner around the base of the carb, and the runners on the intake looking for a change in operation. I didn't see any. A friend told me to check the idle screws. When I tried that, I found that I could slow the idle speed if they were near closed, but once opened up a bit I get the same basic idle speed (and vacuum) over a very wide range of adjustment. I was actually afraid the screw would come out. This has morphed from being a brake issue to being a "is my engine OK" issue. What has me a bit confused is that the stinking thing runs pretty well. I seem to have lots of power, and the idle is reasonably smooth. It'll idle in the driveway all day and not stall. Does anybody have any ideas. I want to paint this car, and want all the mechanical issues taken care of before then. If I need to pull the heads, now is the time. Gary ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] lost brakes
> but now I'm thinking that maybe I just installed the transmission and never > filled it. There is nothing on the dipstick. DOH! I recently changed the radiator in my Suburban. While the tranny cooler lines were disconnected and there was no coolant in the engine, I made a note and taped it to the steering column so it hung over the ignition lock. All it said was "NO". My wife thought that was pretty funny. I didn't tell her that I stole the idea from the movie Apollo 13. Gary ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
[Chevelle-list] 1969 Malibu door panels
I found out this weekend that my original door panels also have the wood-grain effect. I think I could send these out to have them reproduced if enough people are interested. There was some talk about it last week, so let me know how many people would want them. I also don't have a sample of the rears. I seem to remember some little nameplates that said Malibu on my door panels, and those seem to be gone. Also, near the top of each panel, above the window handles, there is a roughly 2x3 inch rectangular opening. What is that for? OTTOMH I can't think of anything that size up there. And finally, what's the best way to separate the top metal piece from the cardboard? Thanks, John Nasta ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] Paint you own car vs maco, earl?
If the fenders are NOS I would consider them good but if they are reproduction I would reprime, unless they give instructions otherwise. NOS black has good salt spray properties and who knows what the repro has on it. If they are repro fenders check adhesion of the primer in the known rust areas. Use a good sticky tape, Duct tape would work. Just tape it and pull the tape off. Are you going to use epoxy primer on the body? Sounds like you have a good idea what you need to do. - Original Message - From: "Diane Peppin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 8:43 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Paint you own car vs maco, earl? > Ooops, > Well lets see, I had it sandblasted(the main body) and it looks like > they were real gentle on the metal. The man told me he had done quite a > few, and would go easy. In fact he even left some paint in some places > where he got nervous. I have a brand new front clip so I'm not sure if I > should primer the black factory coat on the fenders. The hood is a > Harmon fiberglass one that looks beautiful, I'll probably have to treat > that special. I already epoxied painted the frame, but I'm afraid the > primer on the body is not etching primer, and its thin enough to where > surface rust has started. I'm guessing I get to sand it down again > right? And start with metal etching primer. I notice the sandblaster > took off some factory bondo near seams and that should be refloated > right? I know I can do this. I just wish I hadn't started with the wrong > primer. :-]iane > > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering
Herb, Both of the pitmans I have are for non power gearboxes. PST does not list a Chevelle pitman and they are about 100.00 each to boot. There may be a better source than OPG, but I doubt it will be cheaper. Later Mike - Original Message - From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 7:30 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering > Hi Mike, > > That would be great if you had an extra! I'm assuming the one I ordered is > a saginaw gear, it's from AGR, part number 292117 > http://www.agrperformance.com/catalog-parts.jspx?cat=100&model=123&product=1 > 29 > > If you don't have an extra pitman arm, I did find a new one in the OPG > catalog on page 254. It says part number C220248 fits 64-67 A bodies for a > measly $89.95 plus shipping! > > Herb > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 6:06 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering > > > Herb, I'll dig thru my stuff to see what I have. I know I have a couple, but > not sure which size they are. Are you using a saginaw power steering gear > box? > mike > - Original Message - > From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 8:49 AM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering > > > > As you all know I had a '87 Jimmy for sale. I sold it last week (!!!) so > > that means I now have some extra money for the Elky. I'm going to upgrade > > to Baer brakes with a Hydratech hydro booster behind the master cylinder. > > > > Because of the hydro booster, I have to add power steering. Does anyone > > know where I can get a power steering pitman arm that will work on my > Elky? > > > > Thanks. > > > > Herb Lumpp > > http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] Paint you own car vs maco, earl?
I'd say you have a good idea what you need to do at this point. The black primed new fenders should accept your primer as is. Expect to spend some time on the fiberglass hood. It is real difficult to get one to look as good as metal, plus over time you will see shrinkage in the fiberglass and primer that will expose any little flaw that is under that shiny surface. Can't be helped. My perfect (three years ago) 65 El Camino is starting to show all of the above. Only thing I can do is a little rework to cover up the ever growing number of flaws that are coming out with time. Perfection is the benchmark that always seems just out of reach, but it is still a worthy goal. Good Luck. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: "Diane Peppin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 9:43 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Paint you own car vs maco, earl? > Ooops, > Well lets see, I had it sandblasted(the main body) and it looks like > they were real gentle on the metal. The man told me he had done quite a > few, and would go easy. In fact he even left some paint in some places > where he got nervous. I have a brand new front clip so I'm not sure if I > should primer the black factory coat on the fenders. The hood is a > Harmon fiberglass one that looks beautiful, I'll probably have to treat > that special. I already epoxied painted the frame, but I'm afraid the > primer on the body is not etching primer, and its thin enough to where > surface rust has started. I'm guessing I get to sand it down again > right? And start with metal etching primer. I notice the sandblaster > took off some factory bondo near seams and that should be refloated > right? I know I can do this. I just wish I hadn't started with the wrong > primer. :-]iane > > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] pre-bent tranny cooling lines
John, Try Classic Tubes. I've been pleased with my dealings with them. The trans cooling lines I got for my 65 Malibu fit like a glove. Mike - Original Message - From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chevelle List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 9:14 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] pre-bent tranny cooling lines > What's the consensus on the best place to buy pre-bent tranny cooling lines? > > Mine are gone, so I don't have originals to use as a template to make my > own. I figured it would be best and easiest to just buy them. > > Thanks, > John Nasta > > > > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] pre-bent tranny cooling lines
Mine came from a place called Fine Lines. The link is: http://www.finelinesinc.com/faqs.htm Jim '66 Malibu '59 Corvette Project --- John Nasta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What's the consensus on the best place to buy > pre-bent tranny cooling lines? > > Mine are gone, so I don't have originals to use as a > template to make my > own. I figured it would be best and easiest to just > buy them. > > Thanks, > John Nasta > > > > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] Paint you own car vs maco, earl?
Ooops, Well lets see, I had it sandblasted(the main body) and it looks like they were real gentle on the metal. The man told me he had done quite a few, and would go easy. In fact he even left some paint in some places where he got nervous. I have a brand new front clip so I'm not sure if I should primer the black factory coat on the fenders. The hood is a Harmon fiberglass one that looks beautiful, I'll probably have to treat that special. I already epoxied painted the frame, but I'm afraid the primer on the body is not etching primer, and its thin enough to where surface rust has started. I'm guessing I get to sand it down again right? And start with metal etching primer. I notice the sandblaster took off some factory bondo near seams and that should be refloated right? I know I can do this. I just wish I hadn't started with the wrong primer. :-]iane ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
[Chevelle-list] pre-bent tranny cooling lines
What's the consensus on the best place to buy pre-bent tranny cooling lines? Mine are gone, so I don't have originals to use as a template to make my own. I figured it would be best and easiest to just buy them. Thanks, John Nasta ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
[Chevelle-list] lost brakes
Hmmm... My 69 El Camino seems to have lost its brakes (drum BTW). I replaced all of the shoes, wheel cylinders & hoses, and bled the rears (believe it or not, I can't seem to get my hands on a 5/16 line wrench for the fronts). Yesterday I started it for the first time with the intention of moving it (it was going to be the first actual drive, albeit in a back yard), but the pedal goes all the way to the floor, even if I pump it. It never seems to build any pressure. I used DOT3 fluid. The master was dry, but I am completely flushing the system, so the rears at least should be well bled out. The other big moment was when I went to put it in gear and nothing happened. I quickly put it back in park and hope that wasn't a total bonehead move, but now I'm thinking that maybe I just installed the transmission and never filled it. There is nothing on the dipstick. DOH! Unfortunately in the area where the car is, there isn't much nearby. It would have taken me about an hour to get trans fluid on a Sunday afternoon, so I'm blowing that off until next week. I also had the car out in the sun for insurance photos and noticed a few more things, but as my friend Jack said "the horse is dead". Anyway, let me know if you have any advice about the brakes. Thanks, John Nasta ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] Paint you own car vs maco, earl?
Be sure to read and follow directions for the converter. Most require cleaning with soap and water after their use. And be sure to use an etching primer after getting to bare metal and before using plastic or primer. This will prevent a recurrence of surface rust. Mike - Original Message - From: "Diane Peppin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 10:21 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Paint you own car vs maco, earl? > So I imagine I should sand down the surface rust then apply it, sand > again and primer? I wish I was a car painter. I have almost all of the > equipment needed to do it, (painted houses) and with a little guidance I > hope to paint it myself. > > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] Blown Head Gasket (More bad luck!)
At 10:55 PM 08/17/2003 -0700, you wrote: It also looks like the teflon tape didn't work too well on a couple of the bolts. I bought that GM pipe sealant this time, so hopefuly between that and having the heads shaved, I'll be set! Rodney. 71 Chevelle El Mirage, AZ That will work, put it on EVERY head & intake manifold bolt. ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] Blown Head Gasket (More bad luck!)
Rod, run a tap in each of those bolt holes to clean them out of any crap that may be in there and then blow them out. Don't forget to seal the bolt ends to prevent leaks. Rich ACES #05066 1966 MALIBU - Original Message - From: "Rodney." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 9:10 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Blown Head Gasket (More bad luck!) > Woops, I just re-read that. The bolt DID break, it just didn't snap in > 2 inside the head. When I pulled it out though I could see where it > broke. > > Rodney. > 71 Chevelle > El Mirage, AZ > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rodney. > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 6:01 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Blown Head Gasket (More bad luck!) > > > Well, I got the heads back from the machine shop. Got out there > yesterday to put everything back together. I got the passenger side on > and torqued down. Went to do the driver's side and my brother-in-law > was out there helping me. He was torquing one of the bolts and thought > "hmm, this seems like a lot of pressure and it's not clicking. I better > test on another bolt." So he starts torquing the next bolt in sequence > and the wrench clicked as it should, so he tried the previous bolt again > and for whatever reason the bolt broke. I think we got lucky though > because the bolt didn't break and we were able to back it all the way > out. Of course this happened at 5 p.m. yesterday right when the Chevy > dealership closes, so I'll have to wait until Monday now to do any more. > G! > > On a side note, the gas stations around here are running out of gas. I > only found 1 gas station open last night on my 15 mile drive home and > they wanted $2.39 for super. Couldn't believe it... The suburban I'm > borrowing now takes unleaded, but it's a gas hog, so I don't think I'm > saving much $$ in that respect. > > > Rodney. > 71 Chevelle > El Mirage, AZ > > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net > > > > > ___ > Chevelle-list mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
Re: [Chevelle-list] Blown Head Gasket (More bad luck!)
Rodney: I'm assuming you had them surfaced . 005 as they were . 003 and . 004 as in warped? Larry (Z)
