Re: [Chevelle-list] I need an opinion
Read the October 2003 issue of Car Craft pgs.#38-39 They have some very favorable things to say about Vortec heads. Do your home work about what flex plate and torque converter to use with that one pc. seal crank. I had a roler 305 with vortec heads in a 97 GMC and it just flew! BTW- my local GM parts manager would never BS me about "missaplication" if my crate motor blew up. Because they all look like the same application when sitting on the parts room floor. Thay have sold me crate motors for other "missaplications" and just really want my continued business. Just my 2 cents worth. Eric... From: "Fred Knoche" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Chevelle-list] I need an opinion Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 17:03:21 -0500 I need some help from you guys. I have a 67 Elky. I plan on putting a new 350 engine into it soon. It will be used for a daily driver so I don't need too much h.p. I was planning on a GM crate engine, but found out since it didn't come with a 350, that it makes it a "misapplication" and the warranty would only be for 12 months or 12k miles instead of the advertised 3yr. 36k mile warranty. That's still a great warranty, but I found a rebuilt VORTEC ROLLER motor from a very reputable dealer that comes with a 3yr 36k warranty. My question is this, are the Vortec heads a better way to go? I plan on using an Edelbrock 650 cfm carb , HEI ignition and stock exhaust manifolds. If I'm not planning high revving are the roller rockers necessary or better? I'm not too familiar with this kind of set up and look forward to advice from the experts. Thanks, Fred 67 SS 396 67 Elky _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca
Re: [Chevelle-list] '66-'67 Chevelle parts, options, and stuff
I'm looking for the diecast chromed mouldings that go around the back of the cab for my '67 El Camino. What other Elky stuff do you have and where are you located? Please E-mail me off list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks. Eric... _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca
Re: [Chevelle-list] Looking for a '59 El Camino windshield wiper motor
My friend has a 59 chev biscayne 4 door he is thinking of parting out. From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Looking for a '59 El Camino windshield wiper motor Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 20:46:50 -0600 El Camino Store? Check their website,Donnie. 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Attempting to locate a rebuilt windshield wiper motor for a 1959 El Camino. Any help or suggestions that you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Donnie _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca
Re: [Chevelle-list] giving away a car
AMEN to that Sarge.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Looking for '68 BB P.S. Hose
Thanks Bill and Fred !!! I'm hot on the trail again. :) Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 ACES #5102 - Original Message - From: Fred Knoche To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 8:02 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Looking for '68 BB P.S. Hose It just so happens here is a used one thats a bit pricy, but it has the same part# Fred http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34202&item=2444101656 -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill LessenberrySent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 8:50 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Looking for '68 BB P.S. Hose At 10:37 AM 11/19/2003 -0600, you wrote: I'm looking for an original GM power steering hose for a '68 BB Chevelle application. This would be for the high pressure side (hose with tubing and fittings on both ends). Would prefer a good used one to use as a "template" to have a new one made. Would be willing to return the used hose, if you prefer to keep it. Will pay all shipping costs involved. Have tried the aftermarket reproduction hose already - not close enough to original GM. :( Original part number according to the assembly manual #3928204 (just in case you may have an NOS example just laying around). j/k :) Anyone out there willing to trust me with there hose ? LOL !!! Thank you for your time, Kent, you might try this--log on to www.gates.comYou will need to register to get to their online catalog. Gates was (& is)an OEM supplier to GM, and they probably made the hose. You can check their catalog or try to find a Gates jobber (parts house) in your area & see if they can help.BL
[Chevelle-list] Crappy distributor.
This sucked. I put a new Summit HEI distributor on my Chevelle when I rebuilt it, about 3000 or 4000 miles ago. This summer it did not have decent power, it was only able to spin the wheels about a car length (with a 468 BBC). I was going to change it to the lightest mech advance springs to see if that helped, and found that the bushings on the advance weights were shot, dust all over in the cap, and even the hole in the weight for the pin was being worn oblong. $7 and 2h later, boy that helped! Runs very smooth again and has lots more power again, able to spin the wheels through first and most of second gear. The moral of this story? It's always something. Mark 71ss.
RE: [Chevelle-list] Upholstery
I'm probably going to use a portable heater this winter. Aside from the blast of 110 deg air, the whole garage will get into the 80's or 90's so everything should soften up. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Wayne Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003 8:14 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Upholstery Another trick is to use a HEAT gunto work the seat cover over the buns... BTDT... I also sat the seat cover in front of a Kero jet ready heater at a distance to make it Soft a pliable Wayne ACES # 1556 TC # 186 - Original Message - From: "Mark Weber" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 8:13 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Upholstery > One generally accepted practice is to set the seat with the cover stretched > over out in the driveway in the 95 deg sun for a while to soften 'er up. > Then stretch it and hog ring it. > > I would like to rebuild my seats myself this winter, but I think I will wait > until next summer to do it since I think the sun will be an excellent > stretch agent. > > Mark > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 4:20 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Upholstery > > > Seems like the last time I was at an upholstery shop they had some kind of > steamer rigged with a hose to get up under the vinyl to soften and get a > tight, > wrinkle free fit. > Neal S. > > > >
RE: [Chevelle-list] Looking for '68 BB P.S. Hose
It just so happens here is a used one that’s a bit pricy, but it has the same part# Fred http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34202&item=2444101656 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Lessenberry Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 8:50 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Looking for '68 BB P.S. Hose At 10:37 AM 11/19/2003 -0600, you wrote: I'm looking for an original GM power steering hose for a '68 BB Chevelle application. This would be for the high pressure side (hose with tubing and fittings on both ends). Would prefer a good used one to use as a "template" to have a new one made. Would be willing to return the used hose, if you prefer to keep it. Will pay all shipping costs involved. Have tried the aftermarket reproduction hose already - not close enough to original GM. :( Original part number according to the assembly manual #3928204 (just in case you may have an NOS example just laying around). j/k :) Anyone out there willing to trust me with there hose ? LOL !!! Thank you for your time, Kent, you might try this--log on to www.gates.com You will need to register to get to their online catalog. Gates was (& is)an OEM supplier to GM, and they probably made the hose. You can check their catalog or try to find a Gates jobber (parts house) in your area & see if they can help. BL
Re: [Chevelle-list] Looking for '68 BB P.S. Hose
At 10:37 AM 11/19/2003 -0600, you wrote: I'm looking for an original GM power steering hose for a '68 BB Chevelle application. This would be for the high pressure side (hose with tubing and fittings on both ends). Would prefer a good used one to use as a "template" to have a new one made. Would be willing to return the used hose, if you prefer to keep it. Will pay all shipping costs involved. Have tried the aftermarket reproduction hose already - not close enough to original GM. :( Original part number according to the assembly manual #3928204 (just in case you may have an NOS example just laying around). j/k :) Anyone out there willing to trust me with there hose ? LOL !!! Thank you for your time, Kent, you might try this--log on to www.gates.com You will need to register to get to their online catalog. Gates was (& is)an OEM supplier to GM, and they probably made the hose. You can check their catalog or try to find a Gates jobber (parts house) in your area & see if they can help. BL
Re: [Chevelle-list] giving away a car
Granted! Great idea and a good cause! But you might want to skip the tax write-off and settle for a warm heart, instead. Steve On 11/19/03 5:29 PM, "Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3 CS/SCBS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Actually, if you want to give it to a charity, find a military base near you > and donate it to an E-1 through E-4 that is married with 2 or more kids. > There's a REAL charity! > > SARGE > > > > -Original Message- > From: Stephen Monjar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 2:19 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] giving away a car > > > John > > Consider giving it to a charity. Many charities have such programs. It > will benefit them, and you can take a tax write-off worth more than the > amount you could get in a trade or outright sale. I've done this, and it's > a great way to turn a beater into a win-win. > > Steve Monjar >
Re: [Chevelle-list] I need an opinion
Well you will be happy with any V8/Automatic conversion..., but since the El Camino could have come with a much bigger or smaller V8, I don't understand why that would affect the warranty on a 350. Besides no '67 Chevelles came with 350's anyway, but there are thousands with them now... ER Fred Knoche wrote: The elky has a 250-6 with 189,000 miles and shes very tired .. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Ed Riggins Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 5:34 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I need an opinion Sorry, what came in the EC?. Fred Knoche wrote: The 396 is original in my other car, this is for my El Camino. Fred -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Ed Riggins Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 5:21 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I need an opinion Why not rebuild the 396 and keep the correct "application"? ER Fred Knoche wrote: I need some help from you guys. I have a 67 Elky. I plan on putting a new 350 engine into it soon. It will be used for a daily driver so I dont need too much h.p. I was planning on a GM crate engine, but found out since it didnt come with a 350, that it makes it a misapplication and the warranty would only be for 12 months or 12k miles instead of the advertised 3yr. 36k mile warranty. Thats still a great warranty, but I found a rebuilt VORTEC ROLLER motor from a very reputable dealer that comes with a 3yr 36k warranty. My question is this, are the Vortec heads a better way to go? I plan on using an Edelbrock 650 cfm carb , HEI ignition and stock exhaust manifolds. If Im not planning high revving are the roller rockers necessary or better? Im not too familiar with this kind of set up and look forward to advice from the experts. Thanks, Fred 67 SS 396 67 Elky
RE: [Chevelle-list] giving away a car
Actually, if you want to give it to a charity, find a military base near you and donate it to an E-1 through E-4 that is married with 2 or more kids. There's a REAL charity! SARGE -Original Message- From: Stephen Monjar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 2:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] giving away a car John Consider giving it to a charity. Many charities have such programs. It will benefit them, and you can take a tax write-off worth more than the amount you could get in a trade or outright sale. I've done this, and it's a great way to turn a beater into a win-win. Steve Monjar On 11/19/03 5:03 PM, "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am thinking about getting rid of my 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX. It is a > great city beater car, but it keeps blowing the brake light fuse or > switch. Since I got it in the early spring, I have replaced the brake > switch twice and the fuse probably more like 4 times. Obviously there > is a problem and I don't feel like figuring it out. I'm looking for > another car, and hoping that maybe I can get $500 on a trade in. > Otherwise I may just give this car away. It runs fine and the front > brakes are a week old. It's a fun car due to the T-tops and it > actually holds a good bit of cargo with the back seat folded down. > Needs CV joints. Tires are good. Averages 27 MPG. Everything works > except the A/C, fuel/temp gauges, and sometimes the brake lights. Let > me know if you are interested and we'll see what happens. > > John Nasta > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] I need an opinion
As long as you are keeping it carbureated, go for the Vortec engine. Roller motors are much more efficeint in making power than a non-roller motor. As far as rocker arms go, I put a set of roller tip stamped steel ones from Comp Cams on the 350 in my beater car, but you can use plain old stamped steel ones if you want. It's a very nice setuop and I think you will be pleased with it for it's intended use. Tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] giving away a car
John Consider giving it to a charity. Many charities have such programs. It will benefit them, and you can take a tax write-off worth more than the amount you could get in a trade or outright sale. I've done this, and it's a great way to turn a beater into a win-win. Steve Monjar On 11/19/03 5:03 PM, "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am thinking about getting rid of my 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX. It is a great > city beater car, but it keeps blowing the brake light fuse or switch. Since > I got it in the early spring, I have replaced the brake switch twice and the > fuse probably more like 4 times. Obviously there is a problem and I don't > feel like figuring it out. I'm looking for another car, and hoping that > maybe I can get $500 on a trade in. Otherwise I may just give this car away. > It runs fine and the front brakes are a week old. It's a fun car due to the > T-tops and it actually holds a good bit of cargo with the back seat folded > down. Needs CV joints. Tires are good. Averages 27 MPG. Everything works > except the A/C, fuel/temp gauges, and sometimes the brake lights. Let me > know if you are interested and we'll see what happens. > > John Nasta > > >
RE: [Chevelle-list] giving away a car
I used to have an '87 Pulsar. I loved that car, until a little old woman fixed the entire drivers side for me! Totaled it out actually. Anyway, John, if you lived in Anchorage, I'd give ya $800 for it! I've been looking for another Pulsar for a while. Great gas mileage, and a heck of a lot of fun to drive! Wish I lived closer to ya! SARGE -Original Message- From: John Nasta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 2:04 PM To: Olds Mailing List; Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-list] giving away a car I am thinking about getting rid of my 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX. It is a great city beater car, but it keeps blowing the brake light fuse or switch. Since I got it in the early spring, I have replaced the brake switch twice and the fuse probably more like 4 times. Obviously there is a problem and I don't feel like figuring it out. I'm looking for another car, and hoping that maybe I can get $500 on a trade in. Otherwise I may just give this car away. It runs fine and the front brakes are a week old. It's a fun car due to the T-tops and it actually holds a good bit of cargo with the back seat folded down. Needs CV joints. Tires are good. Averages 27 MPG. Everything works except the A/C, fuel/temp gauges, and sometimes the brake lights. Let me know if you are interested and we'll see what happens. John Nasta
[Chevelle-list] giving away a car
I am thinking about getting rid of my 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX. It is a great city beater car, but it keeps blowing the brake light fuse or switch. Since I got it in the early spring, I have replaced the brake switch twice and the fuse probably more like 4 times. Obviously there is a problem and I don't feel like figuring it out. I'm looking for another car, and hoping that maybe I can get $500 on a trade in. Otherwise I may just give this car away. It runs fine and the front brakes are a week old. It's a fun car due to the T-tops and it actually holds a good bit of cargo with the back seat folded down. Needs CV joints. Tires are good. Averages 27 MPG. Everything works except the A/C, fuel/temp gauges, and sometimes the brake lights. Let me know if you are interested and we'll see what happens. John Nasta
RE: [Chevelle-list] I need an opinion
The elky has a 250-6 with 189,000 miles and she’s very tired….. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ed Riggins Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 5:34 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I need an opinion Sorry, what came in the EC?. Fred Knoche wrote: The 396 is original in my other car, this is for my El Camino. Fred -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Ed Riggins Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 5:21 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I need an opinion Why not rebuild the 396 and keep the correct "application"? ER Fred Knoche wrote: I need some help from you guys. I have a 67 Elky. I plan on putting a new 350 engine into it soon. It will be used for a daily driver so I don’t need too much h.p. I was planning on a GM crate engine, but found out since it didn’t come with a 350, that it makes it a “misapplication” and the warranty would only be for 12 months or 12k miles instead of the advertised 3yr. 36k mile warranty. That’s still a great warranty, but I found a rebuilt VORTEC ROLLER motor from a very reputable dealer that comes with a 3yr 36k warranty. My question is this, are the Vortec heads a better way to go? I plan on using an Edelbrock 650 cfm carb , HEI ignition and stock exhaust manifolds. If I’m not planning high revving are the roller rockers necessary or better? I’m not too familiar with this kind of set up and look forward to advice from the experts. Thanks, Fred 67 SS 396 67 Elky
Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam
Rich, I'd love to have a copy of those articles as well. Thanks! George [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "RMilkiewicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 8:43 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > I was going through my articles that I have saved over the years and I found > one on recovering front and rear seats. The front is a Cuda and the rear is > a GTO. It's pretty detailed. And it's 9 pages. Anyone want a copy? Send me > your off line email. Is it my imagination or what? It seems to me they had a > lot more "how to" articles back in the '80's. This one is from 1987 and > 1988. I know they still have them but they don't seem to be as detailed or > their for newer cars. > Rich > - Original Message - > From: "crobertson1" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "The Chevelle Mailing List" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 1:31 PM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > > > > Tom > > Great idea. Thanks. > > > > Craig > > - Original Message - > > From: "Tom Sharpes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 11:28 AM > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > > > > > > > A neat trick I used when I did my seats is I used a garden type black > > trash > > > bag. Put it over the foam just as it is so that when you pull the fabric > > > over the foam the bag will slide effortlessly against the other side of > > the > > > bag. You can either pull it out after or leave it in there - it won't > hurt > > > anything. > > > > > > Hope this helps ! > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] I need an opinion
Sorry, what came in the EC?. Fred Knoche wrote: The 396 is original in my other car, this is for my El Camino. Fred -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Ed Riggins Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 5:21 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I need an opinion Why not rebuild the 396 and keep the correct "application"? ER Fred Knoche wrote: I need some help from you guys. I have a 67 Elky. I plan on putting a new 350 engine into it soon. It will be used for a daily driver so I dont need too much h.p. I was planning on a GM crate engine, but found out since it didnt come with a 350, that it makes it a misapplication and the warranty would only be for 12 months or 12k miles instead of the advertised 3yr. 36k mile warranty. Thats still a great warranty, but I found a rebuilt VORTEC ROLLER motor from a very reputable dealer that comes with a 3yr 36k warranty. My question is this, are the Vortec heads a better way to go? I plan on using an Edelbrock 650 cfm carb , HEI ignition and stock exhaust manifolds. If Im not planning high revving are the roller rockers necessary or better? Im not too familiar with this kind of set up and look forward to advice from the experts. Thanks, Fred 67 SS 396 67 Elky
Re: [Chevelle-list] I need an opinion
Why not rebuild the 396 and keep the correct "application"? ER Fred Knoche wrote: I need some help from you guys. I have a 67 Elky. I plan on putting a new 350 engine into it soon. It will be used for a daily driver so I dont need too much h.p. I was planning on a GM crate engine, but found out since it didnt come with a 350, that it makes it a misapplication and the warranty would only be for 12 months or 12k miles instead of the advertised 3yr. 36k mile warranty. Thats still a great warranty, but I found a rebuilt VORTEC ROLLER motor from a very reputable dealer that comes with a 3yr 36k warranty. My question is this, are the Vortec heads a better way to go? I plan on using an Edelbrock 650 cfm carb , HEI ignition and stock exhaust manifolds. If Im not planning high revving are the roller rockers necessary or better? Im not too familiar with this kind of set up and look forward to advice from the experts. Thanks, Fred 67 SS 396 67 Elky
RE: [Chevelle-list] I need an opinion
The 396 is original in my other car, this is for my El Camino. Fred -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ed Riggins Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 5:21 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I need an opinion Why not rebuild the 396 and keep the correct "application"? ER Fred Knoche wrote: I need some help from you guys. I have a 67 Elky. I plan on putting a new 350 engine into it soon. It will be used for a daily driver so I don’t need too much h.p. I was planning on a GM crate engine, but found out since it didn’t come with a 350, that it makes it a “misapplication” and the warranty would only be for 12 months or 12k miles instead of the advertised 3yr. 36k mile warranty. That’s still a great warranty, but I found a rebuilt VORTEC ROLLER motor from a very reputable dealer that comes with a 3yr 36k warranty. My question is this, are the Vortec heads a better way to go? I plan on using an Edelbrock 650 cfm carb , HEI ignition and stock exhaust manifolds. If I’m not planning high revving are the roller rockers necessary or better? I’m not too familiar with this kind of set up and look forward to advice from the experts. Thanks, Fred 67 SS 396 67 Elky
[Chevelle-list] I need an opinion
I need some help from you guys. I have a 67 Elky. I plan on putting a new 350 engine into it soon. It will be used for a daily driver so I don’t need too much h.p. I was planning on a GM crate engine, but found out since it didn’t come with a 350, that it makes it a “misapplication” and the warranty would only be for 12 months or 12k miles instead of the advertised 3yr. 36k mile warranty. That’s still a great warranty, but I found a rebuilt VORTEC ROLLER motor from a very reputable dealer that comes with a 3yr 36k warranty. My question is this, are the Vortec heads a better way to go? I plan on using an Edelbrock 650 cfm carb , HEI ignition and stock exhaust manifolds. If I’m not planning high revving are the roller rockers necessary or better? I’m not too familiar with this kind of set up and look forward to advice from the experts. Thanks, Fred 67 SS 396 67 Elky
Re: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop
Yeah, we can probably thank the EPA for the weaker solution and higher cost to have it done. -Matt At 04:01 PM 11/19/2003 -0500, you wrote: Three to four weeks in a acid vat !! WOW you would think that all that would be left in that period of time, would be the plastic support straps !! Must be a weak solution Wayne - Original Message - From: "Matthew Post" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop > That totally makes sense. When I removed the rear window, it had two small > rubber blocks on the bottom edge. I will probably have an auto glass > installer handle that to make sure it is done correctly. > > Thanks to all for your comments. Everything went smoothly last night. All > the body mount bolts came out without trouble except for one, which they > torched off. The body is off to the chemical dipper today and will stay in > the acid tank for 3 or 4 weeks. I didn't realize it would be that long, > but it should come out nice and clean. He probably will beat me on the > paint work before I get the chassis done unless I get cranking on it. Now > begins the fun part! > > One interesting thing that happened while I was there, the owner of the > shop got a call from the editor of Super Chevy magazine. Terry something > or other. They want him to do a project for them. Sounded like an early > sixties Plymouth or something. When he got off the phone, he said that he > has done work for the magazine in the past and has made a lot of > connections with parts suppliers through them. He offered to pass along to > me all the discounts he gets without marking anything up for all the stuff > I'm going to need. I thought that was pretty cool of him. > > -Matt > > > At 05:01 AM 11/19/2003 -0500, you wrote: > >Glass-sealer..Even with the rope type seal the glass will move on you > >after install. An auto glass installer told me to use little rubber blocks > >in the glass track to locate the glass. When I put my glass in I made my own > >little rubber blocks and the glass sits nice and has been in over 5 yrs with > >no problem. It took some time trial and error to get it but now the trim > >fits right. If you don;t spend the time on glass install you get poor > >fitting window trim that won;t look right > > > > > >- Original Message - > >From: "Steve" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 10:42 PM > >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop > > > > > > > Matt > > > > > > Some thoughts from my 1968 SS restoration, after dealing with 2 bodyshops. > > > First one I had to sue in court and the second turned out to be the best > >in > > > the area. > > > > > > I never thought about the windshield and back window. But when the car > >was > > > completed, I noticed both glass were about 1/4" lower (deeper) than the > > > trim and the trim had a big gap. Also, the sealer had compressed beyond > >the > > > trim and was visible in many spots! All other properly installed windows > > > have the trim touching the glass. They had used urethane sealer instead > >of > > > rope spacers! Summer heat had allowed the glass to press the sealer too > > > much while wet. I insisted they repair this but they balked due to the > > > problems involved with removing/reworking both glass on an otherwise > >perfect > > > restoration. Plus they said nobody uses rope any more (not true). > > > Everything was corrected without problems but it is something one may want > > > to ask about, possibly using an auto glass shop as apposed to the shop > > > mechanics. > > > > > > Steve E > > > 1968 Chevelle SS396 > > > ACES #5494 > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "Matthew Post" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 3:36 PM > > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop > > > > > > > > > > Well guys, the Chevelle is off to the body shop today! I have spent all > > > my > > > > spare time the last few weeks getting her stripped down and ready to > > > > go. The engine/trans is out, all the front sheetmetal is off, wiring, > > > > interior, windows...everything is off the car. Got her loaded up on a > > > > trailer and ready to go to the resto. shop this afternoon. > > > > > > > > The plan (if all goes smoothly today) is drop the body off at the shop > >and > > > > take the chassis home with me. Then tomorrow the body is going to the > > > > chemical stripper for a bath. Hopefully, by Friday I can go see the end > > > > result of the dip and figure out all that needs to be done. While the > > > body > > > > shop is doing their thing, I'll be doing the resto. on the frame, > >upgrade > > > > the suspension and brakes, and reinstall the powertrain. Then take it > > > back > > > > to the body shop for
Re: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop
Three to four weeks in a acid vat !! WOW you would think that all that would be left in that period of time, would be the plastic support straps !! Must be a weak solution Wayne - Original Message - From: "Matthew Post" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop > That totally makes sense. When I removed the rear window, it had two small > rubber blocks on the bottom edge. I will probably have an auto glass > installer handle that to make sure it is done correctly. > > Thanks to all for your comments. Everything went smoothly last night. All > the body mount bolts came out without trouble except for one, which they > torched off. The body is off to the chemical dipper today and will stay in > the acid tank for 3 or 4 weeks. I didn't realize it would be that long, > but it should come out nice and clean. He probably will beat me on the > paint work before I get the chassis done unless I get cranking on it. Now > begins the fun part! > > One interesting thing that happened while I was there, the owner of the > shop got a call from the editor of Super Chevy magazine. Terry something > or other. They want him to do a project for them. Sounded like an early > sixties Plymouth or something. When he got off the phone, he said that he > has done work for the magazine in the past and has made a lot of > connections with parts suppliers through them. He offered to pass along to > me all the discounts he gets without marking anything up for all the stuff > I'm going to need. I thought that was pretty cool of him. > > -Matt > > > At 05:01 AM 11/19/2003 -0500, you wrote: > >Glass-sealer..Even with the rope type seal the glass will move on you > >after install. An auto glass installer told me to use little rubber blocks > >in the glass track to locate the glass. When I put my glass in I made my own > >little rubber blocks and the glass sits nice and has been in over 5 yrs with > >no problem. It took some time trial and error to get it but now the trim > >fits right. If you don;t spend the time on glass install you get poor > >fitting window trim that won;t look right > > > > > >- Original Message - > >From: "Steve" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 10:42 PM > >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop > > > > > > > Matt > > > > > > Some thoughts from my 1968 SS restoration, after dealing with 2 bodyshops. > > > First one I had to sue in court and the second turned out to be the best > >in > > > the area. > > > > > > I never thought about the windshield and back window. But when the car > >was > > > completed, I noticed both glass were about 1/4" lower (deeper) than the > > > trim and the trim had a big gap. Also, the sealer had compressed beyond > >the > > > trim and was visible in many spots! All other properly installed windows > > > have the trim touching the glass. They had used urethane sealer instead > >of > > > rope spacers! Summer heat had allowed the glass to press the sealer too > > > much while wet. I insisted they repair this but they balked due to the > > > problems involved with removing/reworking both glass on an otherwise > >perfect > > > restoration. Plus they said nobody uses rope any more (not true). > > > Everything was corrected without problems but it is something one may want > > > to ask about, possibly using an auto glass shop as apposed to the shop > > > mechanics. > > > > > > Steve E > > > 1968 Chevelle SS396 > > > ACES #5494 > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "Matthew Post" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 3:36 PM > > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop > > > > > > > > > > Well guys, the Chevelle is off to the body shop today! I have spent all > > > my > > > > spare time the last few weeks getting her stripped down and ready to > > > > go. The engine/trans is out, all the front sheetmetal is off, wiring, > > > > interior, windows...everything is off the car. Got her loaded up on a > > > > trailer and ready to go to the resto. shop this afternoon. > > > > > > > > The plan (if all goes smoothly today) is drop the body off at the shop > >and > > > > take the chassis home with me. Then tomorrow the body is going to the > > > > chemical stripper for a bath. Hopefully, by Friday I can go see the end > > > > result of the dip and figure out all that needs to be done. While the > > > body > > > > shop is doing their thing, I'll be doing the resto. on the frame, > >upgrade > > > > the suspension and brakes, and reinstall the powertrain. Then take it > > > back > > > > to the body shop for the body to be reassembled. > > > > > > > > After listening to all the body shop horror stories on this list, I'm a > > > bit > > > > nervo
Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam
Please put me on the list too. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Craig - Original Message - From: "Bill Bradley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 11:54 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > Rich > I'd love a copy of the seat recovering articles > you can send them to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > thanks > > Bill B. > 67 Malibu > Edmond Oklahoma > http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw > http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ > > > - Original Message - > From: "RMilkiewicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 5:43 AM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > > > > I was going through my articles that I have saved over the years and I > found > > one on recovering front and rear seats. The front is a Cuda and the rear > is > > a GTO. It's pretty detailed. And it's 9 pages. Anyone want a copy? Send me > > your off line email. Is it my imagination or what? It seems to me they had > a > > lot more "how to" articles back in the '80's. This one is from 1987 and > > 1988. I know they still have them but they don't seem to be as detailed or > > their for newer cars. > > Rich > > - Original Message - > > From: "crobertson1" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "The Chevelle Mailing List" > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 1:31 PM > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > > > > > > > Tom > > > Great idea. Thanks. > > > > > > Craig > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "Tom Sharpes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 11:28 AM > > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > > > > > > > > > > A neat trick I used when I did my seats is I used a garden type black > > > trash > > > > bag. Put it over the foam just as it is so that when you pull the > fabric > > > > over the foam the bag will slide effortlessly against the other side > of > > > the > > > > bag. You can either pull it out after or leave it in there - it won't > > hurt > > > > anything. > > > > > > > > Hope this helps ! > > > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam
Rich, I'd like a copy too, Thanks, Melanie [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [Original Message] > From: Bill Bradley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 11/19/03 10:54:26 AM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > > Rich > I'd love a copy of the seat recovering articles > you can send them to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > thanks > > Bill B. > 67 Malibu > Edmond Oklahoma > http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw > http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ > > > - Original Message - > From: "RMilkiewicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 5:43 AM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > > > > I was going through my articles that I have saved over the years and I > found > > one on recovering front and rear seats. The front is a Cuda and the rear > is > > a GTO. It's pretty detailed. And it's 9 pages. Anyone want a copy? Send me > > your off line email. Is it my imagination or what? It seems to me they had > a > > lot more "how to" articles back in the '80's. This one is from 1987 and > > 1988. I know they still have them but they don't seem to be as detailed or > > their for newer cars. > > Rich > > - Original Message - > > From: "crobertson1" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "The Chevelle Mailing List" > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 1:31 PM > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > > > > > > > Tom > > > Great idea. Thanks. > > > > > > Craig > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "Tom Sharpes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 11:28 AM > > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > > > > > > > > > > A neat trick I used when I did my seats is I used a garden type black > > > trash > > > > bag. Put it over the foam just as it is so that when you pull the > fabric > > > > over the foam the bag will slide effortlessly against the other side > of > > > the > > > > bag. You can either pull it out after or leave it in there - it won't > > hurt > > > > anything. > > > > > > > > Hope this helps ! > > > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps
Rich, Did you try to call him at the number listed in the auction? I would do that first, and if you can't reach him leave the negative feedback message. You should give him a chance, many people don't check email very often. But people do read the feedback and you will help the next person and may even cost the guy some bid $$ on subsequent auctions. Gene
[Chevelle-list] Looking for '68 BB P.S. Hose
I'm looking for an original GM power steering hose for a '68 BB Chevelle application. This would be for the high pressure side (hose with tubing and fittings on both ends). Would prefer a good used one to use as a "template" to have a new one made. Would be willing to return the used hose, if you prefer to keep it. Will pay all shipping costs involved. Have tried the aftermarket reproduction hose already - not close enough to original GM. :( Original part number according to the assembly manual #3928204 (just in case you may have an NOS example just laying around). j/k :) Anyone out there willing to trust me with there hose ? LOL !!! Thank you for your time, Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 ACES #5102
Re: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop
That totally makes sense. When I removed the rear window, it had two small rubber blocks on the bottom edge. I will probably have an auto glass installer handle that to make sure it is done correctly. Thanks to all for your comments. Everything went smoothly last night. All the body mount bolts came out without trouble except for one, which they torched off. The body is off to the chemical dipper today and will stay in the acid tank for 3 or 4 weeks. I didn't realize it would be that long, but it should come out nice and clean. He probably will beat me on the paint work before I get the chassis done unless I get cranking on it. Now begins the fun part! One interesting thing that happened while I was there, the owner of the shop got a call from the editor of Super Chevy magazine. Terry something or other. They want him to do a project for them. Sounded like an early sixties Plymouth or something. When he got off the phone, he said that he has done work for the magazine in the past and has made a lot of connections with parts suppliers through them. He offered to pass along to me all the discounts he gets without marking anything up for all the stuff I'm going to need. I thought that was pretty cool of him. -Matt At 05:01 AM 11/19/2003 -0500, you wrote: Glass-sealer..Even with the rope type seal the glass will move on you after install. An auto glass installer told me to use little rubber blocks in the glass track to locate the glass. When I put my glass in I made my own little rubber blocks and the glass sits nice and has been in over 5 yrs with no problem. It took some time trial and error to get it but now the trim fits right. If you don;t spend the time on glass install you get poor fitting window trim that won;t look right - Original Message - From: "Steve" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 10:42 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop > Matt > > Some thoughts from my 1968 SS restoration, after dealing with 2 bodyshops. > First one I had to sue in court and the second turned out to be the best in > the area. > > I never thought about the windshield and back window. But when the car was > completed, I noticed both glass were about 1/4" lower (deeper) than the > trim and the trim had a big gap. Also, the sealer had compressed beyond the > trim and was visible in many spots! All other properly installed windows > have the trim touching the glass. They had used urethane sealer instead of > rope spacers! Summer heat had allowed the glass to press the sealer too > much while wet. I insisted they repair this but they balked due to the > problems involved with removing/reworking both glass on an otherwise perfect > restoration. Plus they said nobody uses rope any more (not true). > Everything was corrected without problems but it is something one may want > to ask about, possibly using an auto glass shop as apposed to the shop > mechanics. > > Steve E > 1968 Chevelle SS396 > ACES #5494 > > - Original Message - > From: "Matthew Post" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 3:36 PM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop > > > > Well guys, the Chevelle is off to the body shop today! I have spent all > my > > spare time the last few weeks getting her stripped down and ready to > > go. The engine/trans is out, all the front sheetmetal is off, wiring, > > interior, windows...everything is off the car. Got her loaded up on a > > trailer and ready to go to the resto. shop this afternoon. > > > > The plan (if all goes smoothly today) is drop the body off at the shop and > > take the chassis home with me. Then tomorrow the body is going to the > > chemical stripper for a bath. Hopefully, by Friday I can go see the end > > result of the dip and figure out all that needs to be done. While the > body > > shop is doing their thing, I'll be doing the resto. on the frame, upgrade > > the suspension and brakes, and reinstall the powertrain. Then take it > back > > to the body shop for the body to be reassembled. > > > > After listening to all the body shop horror stories on this list, I'm a > bit > > nervous about it and have my fingers crossed I've picked the right man for > > the job. He seems to be on the up and up. And he came highly > > recommended. I will definitely get everything in writing, but are there > > any other pointers or words of wisdom from any of you that have been > > through this? Any and all comments are appreciated! > > > > Thanks, > > Matt > > > > > > > > > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop
The shop owner also said that he's going to send me digital pictures periodically of the car's progress. To update me on wants being done and for a nice photo album when the car is finished. -Matt At 03:07 PM 11/18/2003 -0800, you wrote: You should visit (but not bug) him often, to keep advised of developing problems and watch work progress to your standard and agreed upon time frame. If he knows what he is doing, and you've given him a completely disassembeled vehicle, he's probably going to beat your chassis restoration by the time he does the body and paint work. Unles the body is already unbolted, the only "not smooth" part might be when the bolts holding the body to the frame break. I had to repair 3 or 4 on one of my cars, but it was a nice time to have to cut the floor open for the repair. We made sure all those hidden nuts worked really well before the body went back on... ER Matthew Post wrote: > Well guys, the Chevelle is off to the body shop today! I have spent all my > spare time the last few weeks getting her stripped down and ready to > go. The engine/trans is out, all the front sheetmetal is off, wiring, > interior, windows...everything is off the car. Got her loaded up on a > trailer and ready to go to the resto. shop this afternoon. > > The plan (if all goes smoothly today) is drop the body off at the shop and > take the chassis home with me. Then tomorrow the body is going to the > chemical stripper for a bath. Hopefully, by Friday I can go see the end > result of the dip and figure out all that needs to be done. While the body > shop is doing their thing, I'll be doing the resto. on the frame, upgrade > the suspension and brakes, and reinstall the powertrain. Then take it back > to the body shop for the body to be reassembled. > > After listening to all the body shop horror stories on this list, I'm a bit > nervous about it and have my fingers crossed I've picked the right man for > the job. He seems to be on the up and up. And he came highly > recommended. I will definitely get everything in writing, but are there > any other pointers or words of wisdom from any of you that have been > through this? Any and all comments are appreciated! > > Thanks, > Matt
Re: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps
Rich, If he will not answer your e-mails, perhaps he will answer his phone ! The seller has another auction going on for a : 1970 MOPAR 440 SIX PACK SETUP COMPLETE LOOK!!http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34198&item=2443395445 In the description he say: " feel free to call me with any questions at 217-567-3665 ask for mac " Good Luck !!! Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 ACES #5102 - Original Message - From: RMilkiewicz To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 8:45 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps I wrote him before I placed a bid and asked him specific questions as to the condition of the hub caps. That's why I bid on them.I also wrote the seller twice after I had received the caps and he won't answer. Rich - Original Message - From: Kent Lewis To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 9:09 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps Rich, There are people on ebay that are not exactly "knowledgable" about the items they are selling. Such as the frequent use of the acronym NOS when describing the condition of the part(s). Have seen the term used to describe absolute junk ! Having said that, you as the buyer must ask questions prior to bidding. Always assume the condition of the part is less than the picture shows, or worse than the seller is describing. Sorry that you were soured by your very first transaction. Myself, I have been both a seller and a buyer on ebay since about 1996, and have not had a souring experience...yet. Try contacting the seller and ebay. Let the seller know that you are dissatisfied, items not as described, and that you will be contacting ebay to resolve this. Maybe he will get the hint. Good Luck. :) Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 ACES #5102 - Original Message - From: RMilkiewicz To: Chevelle List Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 7:33 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps I just bid a set of '66 full wheel hub caps and won. They were suppose to be NOS. They weren't. They had dings all over like they had been on the car for years. It's the first time I ever bid on anything on ebay and it soured me. The guy has very good feed back. Not one negative. That is until I send my feed back in. I tried to email him but he won't answer. The dog dish caps look great but so did the one's I bid on. Rich You Are the Current High Bidder Dear 1966chevellecars,You are currently the high bidder for the following eBay item from groundpoundin4play. Bid details Item name: 66 1966 chevelle nos hub caps n/r look nice Item number: 2437492939 Seller: groundpoundin4play Quantity: 1 Your current bid: $80.51 Your maximum bid: $202.00 Current price: $82.00 End Date: Oct-20-03 17:07:01 PDT View the item you're bidding on:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2437492939&ssPageName=ADME:B:BN:US:1
Re: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps
i've had "dealings" with some people on ebay that once they recieved payment that was it, end of transaction. on the other hand, i've had others send me the item even before i'd sent payment. ( i sent them a warning email about eventually getting burnt ) i've gotten items that were better than i'd have ever imagined for the price, and also gotten items that were one step above scrap. even after corresponding often and asking plenty of the right questions i've gotten high priced sCRAP. over all i like doing buisness on ebay, but like anywhere, there are scam artists just my 2 cents Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: RMilkiewicz To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 6:45 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps I wrote him before I placed a bid and asked him specific questions as to the condition of the hub caps. That's why I bid on them.I also wrote the seller twice after I had received the caps and he won't answer. Rich - Original Message - From: Kent Lewis To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 9:09 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps Rich, There are people on ebay that are not exactly "knowledgable" about the items they are selling. Such as the frequent use of the acronym NOS when describing the condition of the part(s). Have seen the term used to describe absolute junk ! Having said that, you as the buyer must ask questions prior to bidding. Always assume the condition of the part is less than the picture shows, or worse than the seller is describing. Sorry that you were soured by your very first transaction. Myself, I have been both a seller and a buyer on ebay since about 1996, and have not had a souring experience...yet. Try contacting the seller and ebay. Let the seller know that you are dissatisfied, items not as described, and that you will be contacting ebay to resolve this. Maybe he will get the hint. Good Luck. :) Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 ACES #5102 - Original Message - From: RMilkiewicz To: Chevelle List Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 7:33 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps I just bid a set of '66 full wheel hub caps and won. They were suppose to be NOS. They weren't. They had dings all over like they had been on the car for years. It's the first time I ever bid on anything on ebay and it soured me. The guy has very good feed back. Not one negative. That is until I send my feed back in. I tried to email him but he won't answer. The dog dish caps look great but so did the one's I bid on. Rich You Are the Current High Bidder Dear 1966chevellecars,You are currently the high bidder for the following eBay item from groundpoundin4play. Bid details Item name: 66 1966 chevelle nos hub caps n/r look nice Item number: 2437492939 Seller: groundpoundin4play Quantity: 1 Your current bid: $80.51 Your maximum bid: $202.00 Current price: $82.00 End Date: Oct-20-03 17:07:01 PDT View the item you're bidding on:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2437492939&ssPageName=ADME:B:BN:US:1
Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam
Rich I'd love a copy of the seat recovering articles you can send them to [EMAIL PROTECTED] thanks Bill B. 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: "RMilkiewicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 5:43 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > I was going through my articles that I have saved over the years and I found > one on recovering front and rear seats. The front is a Cuda and the rear is > a GTO. It's pretty detailed. And it's 9 pages. Anyone want a copy? Send me > your off line email. Is it my imagination or what? It seems to me they had a > lot more "how to" articles back in the '80's. This one is from 1987 and > 1988. I know they still have them but they don't seem to be as detailed or > their for newer cars. > Rich > - Original Message - > From: "crobertson1" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "The Chevelle Mailing List" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 1:31 PM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > > > > Tom > > Great idea. Thanks. > > > > Craig > > - Original Message - > > From: "Tom Sharpes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 11:28 AM > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > > > > > > > A neat trick I used when I did my seats is I used a garden type black > > trash > > > bag. Put it over the foam just as it is so that when you pull the fabric > > > over the foam the bag will slide effortlessly against the other side of > > the > > > bag. You can either pull it out after or leave it in there - it won't > hurt > > > anything. > > > > > > Hope this helps ! > > > > > > Tom > > > > > > > > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps
I wrote him before I placed a bid and asked him specific questions as to the condition of the hub caps. That's why I bid on them.I also wrote the seller twice after I had received the caps and he won't answer. Rich - Original Message - From: Kent Lewis To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 9:09 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps Rich, There are people on ebay that are not exactly "knowledgable" about the items they are selling. Such as the frequent use of the acronym NOS when describing the condition of the part(s). Have seen the term used to describe absolute junk ! Having said that, you as the buyer must ask questions prior to bidding. Always assume the condition of the part is less than the picture shows, or worse than the seller is describing. Sorry that you were soured by your very first transaction. Myself, I have been both a seller and a buyer on ebay since about 1996, and have not had a souring experience...yet. Try contacting the seller and ebay. Let the seller know that you are dissatisfied, items not as described, and that you will be contacting ebay to resolve this. Maybe he will get the hint. Good Luck. :) Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 ACES #5102 - Original Message - From: RMilkiewicz To: Chevelle List Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 7:33 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps I just bid a set of '66 full wheel hub caps and won. They were suppose to be NOS. They weren't. They had dings all over like they had been on the car for years. It's the first time I ever bid on anything on ebay and it soured me. The guy has very good feed back. Not one negative. That is until I send my feed back in. I tried to email him but he won't answer. The dog dish caps look great but so did the one's I bid on. Rich You Are the Current High Bidder Dear 1966chevellecars,You are currently the high bidder for the following eBay item from groundpoundin4play. Bid details Item name: 66 1966 chevelle nos hub caps n/r look nice Item number: 2437492939 Seller: groundpoundin4play Quantity: 1 Your current bid: $80.51 Your maximum bid: $202.00 Current price: $82.00 End Date: Oct-20-03 17:07:01 PDT View the item you're bidding on:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2437492939&ssPageName=ADME:B:BN:US:1
RE: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam
Rich; I'd be very interested in a copy if they cover 72 chevelle bucket seats. I'm using Diane's chevelle list email, you can email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! Len 72 Malibu
Re: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps
Rich, There are people on ebay that are not exactly "knowledgable" about the items they are selling. Such as the frequent use of the acronym NOS when describing the condition of the part(s). Have seen the term used to describe absolute junk ! Having said that, you as the buyer must ask questions prior to bidding. Always assume the condition of the part is less than the picture shows, or worse than the seller is describing. Sorry that you were soured by your very first transaction. Myself, I have been both a seller and a buyer on ebay since about 1996, and have not had a souring experience...yet. Try contacting the seller and ebay. Let the seller know that you are dissatisfied, items not as described, and that you will be contacting ebay to resolve this. Maybe he will get the hint. Good Luck. :) Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 ACES #5102 - Original Message - From: RMilkiewicz To: Chevelle List Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 7:33 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps I just bid a set of '66 full wheel hub caps and won. They were suppose to be NOS. They weren't. They had dings all over like they had been on the car for years. It's the first time I ever bid on anything on ebay and it soured me. The guy has very good feed back. Not one negative. That is until I send my feed back in. I tried to email him but he won't answer. The dog dish caps look great but so did the one's I bid on. Rich You Are the Current High Bidder Dear 1966chevellecars,You are currently the high bidder for the following eBay item from groundpoundin4play. Bid details Item name: 66 1966 chevelle nos hub caps n/r look nice Item number: 2437492939 Seller: groundpoundin4play Quantity: 1 Your current bid: $80.51 Your maximum bid: $202.00 Current price: $82.00 End Date: Oct-20-03 17:07:01 PDT View the item you're bidding on:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2437492939&ssPageName=ADME:B:BN:US:1
Re: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps
Rich, Sorry to hear. I have the same situation on a radio/CD player. 100% + feedback and the radio arrived not working. He had it insured and won't follow through. This is my 2nd. bad experience on E-Bay. All you can do is carefully word your negative feedback. Zieg72 - Original Message - From: RMilkiewicz To: Chevelle List Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 7:33 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps I just bid a set of '66 full wheel hub caps and won. They were suppose to be NOS. They weren't. They had dings all over like they had been on the car for years. It's the first time I ever bid on anything on ebay and it soured me. The guy has very good feed back. Not one negative. That is until I send my feed back in. I tried to email him but he won't answer. The dog dish caps look great but so did the one's I bid on. Rich You Are the Current High Bidder Dear 1966chevellecars,You are currently the high bidder for the following eBay item from groundpoundin4play. Bid details Item name: 66 1966 chevelle nos hub caps n/r look nice Item number: 2437492939 Seller: groundpoundin4play Quantity: 1 Your current bid: $80.51 Your maximum bid: $202.00 Current price: $82.00 End Date: Oct-20-03 17:07:01 PDT View the item you're bidding on:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2437492939&ssPageName=ADME:B:BN:US:1 <>
Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam
I was going through my articles that I have saved over the years and I found one on recovering front and rear seats. The front is a Cuda and the rear is a GTO. It's pretty detailed. And it's 9 pages. Anyone want a copy? Send me your off line email. Is it my imagination or what? It seems to me they had a lot more "how to" articles back in the '80's. This one is from 1987 and 1988. I know they still have them but they don't seem to be as detailed or their for newer cars. Rich - Original Message - From: "crobertson1" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > Tom > Great idea. Thanks. > > Craig > - Original Message - > From: "Tom Sharpes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 11:28 AM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam > > > > A neat trick I used when I did my seats is I used a garden type black > trash > > bag. Put it over the foam just as it is so that when you pull the fabric > > over the foam the bag will slide effortlessly against the other side of > the > > bag. You can either pull it out after or leave it in there - it won't hurt > > anything. > > > > Hope this helps ! > > > > Tom > > > >
[Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps
I just bid a set of '66 full wheel hub caps and won. They were suppose to be NOS. They weren't. They had dings all over like they had been on the car for years. It's the first time I ever bid on anything on ebay and it soured me. The guy has very good feed back. Not one negative. That is until I send my feed back in. I tried to email him but he won't answer. The dog dish caps look great but so did the one's I bid on. Rich You Are the Current High Bidder Dear 1966chevellecars,You are currently the high bidder for the following eBay item from groundpoundin4play. Bid details Item name: 66 1966 chevelle nos hub caps n/r look nice Item number: 2437492939 Seller: groundpoundin4play Quantity: 1 Your current bid: $80.51 Your maximum bid: $202.00 Current price: $82.00 End Date: Oct-20-03 17:07:01 PDT View the item you're bidding on:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2437492939&ssPageName=ADME:B:BN:US:1 <>
Re: [Chevelle-list] '67 NOS dog dish caps on ebay
Pete, Look like 1967 Chevelle caps to me. :) Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 ACES #5102 - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 5:53 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] '67 NOS dog dish caps on ebay > > From: "Kent Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2443638415&category=34204 > > > > Thought someone might want to look at this auction :) > > So what year do they belong on? > > I know a 64 cap when i see one but beyond that they look a lot a like! > > > Pete Geurds > Douglassville, PA > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] '67 NOS dog dish caps on ebay
> From: "Kent Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2443638415&category=34204 > > Thought someone might want to look at this auction :) So what year do they belong on? I know a 64 cap when i see one but beyond that they look a lot a like! Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA
Re: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop
Glass-sealer..Even with the rope type seal the glass will move on you after install. An auto glass installer told me to use little rubber blocks in the glass track to locate the glass. When I put my glass in I made my own little rubber blocks and the glass sits nice and has been in over 5 yrs with no problem. It took some time trial and error to get it but now the trim fits right. If you don;t spend the time on glass install you get poor fitting window trim that won;t look right - Original Message - From: "Steve" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 10:42 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop > Matt > > Some thoughts from my 1968 SS restoration, after dealing with 2 bodyshops. > First one I had to sue in court and the second turned out to be the best in > the area. > > I never thought about the windshield and back window. But when the car was > completed, I noticed both glass were about 1/4" lower (deeper) than the > trim and the trim had a big gap. Also, the sealer had compressed beyond the > trim and was visible in many spots! All other properly installed windows > have the trim touching the glass. They had used urethane sealer instead of > rope spacers! Summer heat had allowed the glass to press the sealer too > much while wet. I insisted they repair this but they balked due to the > problems involved with removing/reworking both glass on an otherwise perfect > restoration. Plus they said nobody uses rope any more (not true). > Everything was corrected without problems but it is something one may want > to ask about, possibly using an auto glass shop as apposed to the shop > mechanics. > > Steve E > 1968 Chevelle SS396 > ACES #5494 > > - Original Message - > From: "Matthew Post" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 3:36 PM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop > > > > Well guys, the Chevelle is off to the body shop today! I have spent all > my > > spare time the last few weeks getting her stripped down and ready to > > go. The engine/trans is out, all the front sheetmetal is off, wiring, > > interior, windows...everything is off the car. Got her loaded up on a > > trailer and ready to go to the resto. shop this afternoon. > > > > The plan (if all goes smoothly today) is drop the body off at the shop and > > take the chassis home with me. Then tomorrow the body is going to the > > chemical stripper for a bath. Hopefully, by Friday I can go see the end > > result of the dip and figure out all that needs to be done. While the > body > > shop is doing their thing, I'll be doing the resto. on the frame, upgrade > > the suspension and brakes, and reinstall the powertrain. Then take it > back > > to the body shop for the body to be reassembled. > > > > After listening to all the body shop horror stories on this list, I'm a > bit > > nervous about it and have my fingers crossed I've picked the right man for > > the job. He seems to be on the up and up. And he came highly > > recommended. I will definitely get everything in writing, but are there > > any other pointers or words of wisdom from any of you that have been > > through this? Any and all comments are appreciated! > > > > Thanks, > > Matt > > > > > > > > > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Internet Scam alert Partzsurplus.com
Frank check the TeamChevelle web site. There was a post about this guy and how he ripped people off. Maybe they can get together and hire an attorney to go after him. sorry to hear you were involved - Original Message - From: "Trooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 4:45 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Internet Scam alert Partzsurplus.com > Do any of you guys live near Abington, VA so you can go knock on a door > for me. The address I sent my money to was: > > Frank Cummings > 16391 Wyndale Rd. > Abington VA 24212 > > Trooper > > Trooper wrote: > > > > If any of you guys have purchased anything from a site named > > partzsurplus.com cancel your check immediately. The guy, going by the > > name Frank Cummings, put a multipage site on the net with numerous hard > > to find Chevelle, Camaro, Nova, and Corvette parts. He then placed adds > > in Chevelles.com and other sites. > > > > Over the weekend his site disappeared. I was one of the poor saps that > > lost money so I hope this message helps someone. > > > > Trooper >
