Re: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
Looking around the web I found a site which says the tag line "Put a tiger in your tank" was created by a Chicago copywriter named Emery Smith who worked for McCann-Erickson in 1964. Another chronicles the "Esso Tiger Trophy" given by the British Aerobatic Association, Ltd. which started in 1959 with a footnote that the award was sponsored by Esso Petroleum until 1980. Looks like our cousins across the Atlantic had "The Tiger" before we did. Hmmm... just found a page on the exxonmobilco.uk site that says "Esso first used the tiger in its advertising in the early days of branded petrol which followed the end of rationing after the Second World War. I also found a pretty sad story about Tessa who was the tiger "model" for many years and the pitiful state of her "retirement" in Aruba. People... -= Gunner =- -= Jacksonville FL =- -= www.tail-gunner.net =- ---Original Message--- From: The Chevelle Mailing List Date: 02/18/04 21:39:07 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning Ok guys, you are gonna make me have to admit my Pontiac connection. In 1963, As the first GTO began to hit the market, Jim Wangers, Pontiac marketing manager came up with the Tiger tie in. They did adds both in print and TV with a tiger climbing under the hood of the new GTO. They used the Tiger theme for several years. You might remember the GTO Tiger racing team from the mid sixties. This was also Jim's idea. They would come to local drag strips and challenge the locals to race the tiger. Had drivers in Tiger suits. Anyway, I grew up at an ESSO station. That is where my hotrod roots began to grow. I believe the Pontiac tiger pre-empted Esso's. Not positive about that, but the Uni Royal Tiger Paws were definately after Pontiac's Tiger. Yes I am old enough to have been there. Although I am a Chevelle nut, I do own a couple of 64 Pontiacs. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 7:33 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning > If memory serves, Uniroyal used a Pontiac GTO in a cartoon to advertise it's > Tiger Paw tires. Had nothing to do with Pontiac. > > Rich > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of crobertson1 > Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:39 AM > To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning > > > Pontiac GTO's campaign was with a tiger. The GTO TIGER. Put a tiger in > your tank. Etc. > > Craig > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of JimM > Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 12:41 PM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning > > Might it be a throw-back to the Pontiacs of the mid-60's? Didn't they have a > tiger as part of their ad campaigns? Seems to me I remember GTO ads with a > tiger tail hanging out of the trunk... > > > - Original Message - > From: "Krister Meister" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:08 AM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have been around cars and car shows my entire life, however, I don't > have > > a clue about the tail sticking out of the trunk. Where did it start? > What > > meaning, if any, does it have? Any trivial information would be good to > > know, so this year when at our cruise nights and my 6 yr twins ask "what's > > the sticking out for?" I'll have better answers for them rather than just > > laughing with them about the cat or raccoon that is stuck in the trunk. > > > > Krister Meister (no fuzzy dice or tails) > > Bloomingdale, IL > > '66 #'s matching > > > > > > >
[Chevelle-list] 70-71-72 dash
does anyone have a ss dash bezel they want to part with- without a/c ?? please let me know- Thanks Harlan
RE: [Chevelle-list] yep! another rocker arm question...
> >if I held them at the tip (bottom)where they are over the > valve spring, > >they would still wiggle a bit to the left and right over the > spring.. > >Shouldn't they be tight enough that they can't shift from > left to right > >at that point? > > Hydraulic cam?? If so, you will be able to wiggle them with > the motor off. When it's running, then the lifters fill with > oil & take out the slack. > > BL > What Bill said. Keep an eye if any just never seem to want to stay adjusted. Dale
Re: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
At 08:39 PM 2/18/2004, you wrote: Ok guys, you are gonna make me have to admit my Pontiac connection. In 1963, As the first GTO began to hit the market, Jim Wangers, Pontiac marketing manager came up with the Tiger tie in. They did adds both in print and TV with a tiger climbing under the hood of the new GTO. They used the Tiger theme for several years. You might remember the GTO Tiger racing team from the mid sixties. This was also Jim's idea. They would come to local drag strips and challenge the locals to race the tiger. Had drivers in Tiger suits. Anyway, I grew up at an ESSO station. That is where my hotrod roots began to grow. I believe the Pontiac tiger pre-empted Esso's. Not positive about that, but the Uni Royal Tiger Paws were definately after Pontiac's Tiger. Yes I am old enough to have been there. Although I am a Chevelle nut, I do own a couple of 64 Pontiacs. Mike Holleman Did Pontiac ever give out tiger tails? I know the only ones I got were from the Esso station. My Dad was a travelling salesman, and drove Pontiacs from 1958 until he was no longer able to drive. I went with him to the dealer when he bought his cars, and I feel sure that the salesman would have given me a tail if they were available. Dad put 85 to 100k miles a year on his Ponchos, and he traded every year. I can clearly remember the '63, '64, & '65 Catalinas that he had, & I don't remember any tiger tails. I did my best to talk him into a GTO, but it was "too d&$n small for what I need!" (I remember that clearly too ) In 69 he got a Bonneville with the 428, 4bb, dual exhausts, positrac, & sport suspension package. I was 17 years old, a total bonehead, & he let me take it out one day. I locked up the brakes when a old man started to pull out in front of me, spun it around, and hit a curb with the left rear wheel. After that the car drove real weird; had a '"whoompity, whoompity" noise in the back. I took the car home, told the old man what I did, got my butt whipped even though I was 17 and had owned up to my stupidity. I think is cost about $400 to put a new rear end under the car. I bent the axle & probably the control arms & who knows what else. Dad got rid of the Bonnie soon after that, mainly because of the bad gas mileage. If I ever find a GTO that's as nice as my SS, I'll probably try to trade for it. I still have a soft spot for Pontiacs. BL
Re: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
Ok guys, you are gonna make me have to admit my Pontiac connection. In 1963, As the first GTO began to hit the market, Jim Wangers, Pontiac marketing manager came up with the Tiger tie in. They did adds both in print and TV with a tiger climbing under the hood of the new GTO. They used the Tiger theme for several years. You might remember the GTO Tiger racing team from the mid sixties. This was also Jim's idea. They would come to local drag strips and challenge the locals to race the tiger. Had drivers in Tiger suits. Anyway, I grew up at an ESSO station. That is where my hotrod roots began to grow. I believe the Pontiac tiger pre-empted Esso's. Not positive about that, but the Uni Royal Tiger Paws were definately after Pontiac's Tiger. Yes I am old enough to have been there. Although I am a Chevelle nut, I do own a couple of 64 Pontiacs. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 7:33 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning > If memory serves, Uniroyal used a Pontiac GTO in a cartoon to advertise it's > Tiger Paw tires. Had nothing to do with Pontiac. > > Rich > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of crobertson1 > Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:39 AM > To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning > > > Pontiac GTO's campaign was with a tiger. The GTO TIGER. Put a tiger in > your tank. Etc. > > Craig > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JimM > Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 12:41 PM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning > > Might it be a throw-back to the Pontiacs of the mid-60's? Didn't they have a > tiger as part of their ad campaigns? Seems to me I remember GTO ads with a > tiger tail hanging out of the trunk... > > > - Original Message - > From: "Krister Meister" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:08 AM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have been around cars and car shows my entire life, however, I don't > have > > a clue about the tail sticking out of the trunk. Where did it start? > What > > meaning, if any, does it have? Any trivial information would be good to > > know, so this year when at our cruise nights and my 6 yr twins ask "what's > > the sticking out for?" I'll have better answers for them rather than just > > laughing with them about the cat or raccoon that is stuck in the trunk. > > > > Krister Meister (no fuzzy dice or tails) > > Bloomingdale, IL > > '66 #'s matching > > > > > > >
RE: [Chevelle-list] guys in South West USA
Wayne, Well I hope you had fun here in sunny Arizonait was 82 degrees todayI even drove my Chevelle to work it was so nice. It's a shame you won't be here in the Phoenix area for the last weekend of February. Our club is helping Brown and Brown Chevrolet, the biggest Chevy dealer in Mesa, with a Valentines car show on Sunday February 29th. B&B is really getting jazzed up about the event. They are going to have at least 2 radio stations at the event, food venders, and are raffling off a ton of really nice prizes including a nicely re-furbished 1998 S10 truck. (I couldn't talk them into giving away one of those SSR's or a supercharged Monte SS though.maybe next year) If anybody is in the area that weekend, stop on by and bring your car. The event is open for all Chevys up to 1972. You can get more details at cruisinarizona.com if you are interested. Sorry about the rant. I'm just excited about the show. Come back to AZ again with some $$$ and a trailer and find the treasures. They are definitely out there. About two Sundays ago I saw two little old ladies driving down Main Street in a super clean 61 Impala bubbletop. It was white with red interior. All the chrome was there and the body lines were as straight as the day it rolled off the showroom floor. The paint could have used some wax, but jeez, lets not be picky! Steve 70 SS454 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wayne Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 3:02 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] guys in South West USA Just returned from my Arizona adventure.. I was in the South Eastern part , Tuson,Benson.& Siera Vista.. Was I amazed at the condition of the everyday cars /trucks.. After all the rust buckes I welded up through the years,, I just taken for granted the windows area the lower 1/4 , the trunk the floor pan and even the lower cowel my need Help ... I witnessed a 55 HT BB prostereet at Walmarts,,, in the same parking lot waere three 67 t o72 chevy trucks and a few 73 to 78 modlel which have looog rusted away in PA... Then at a FRYS food market was a 69 Mustang 429 cobra jet..!!! and two early Ford Bronco 11's and ealy Datsun pickup's ( long rusted away in the tri state area.. ) Then we stoped at a truck dealer ,, and there was a 76 Ford F150 camper special with the front lowere fleetside bed doors.. We started welding muding them shut after the frist winter up here.. Dang it...Sure would be nice to drag one of them SOLD cars home instead of one's I usualy Do.. Wayne ACES # 1556 TC 3 186
Re: [Chevelle-list] yep! another rocker arm question...
I pulled the valve cover tonite and noticed the exhaust valve on #3 seemed a little sloppy, so I cranked her down- But here's my main question.. I noticed that some of the other rockers seemed tight, but if I held them at the tip (bottom)where they are over the valve spring, they would still wiggle a bit to the left and right over the spring.. Shouldn't they be tight enough that they can't shift from left to right at that point? Hydraulic cam?? If so, you will be able to wiggle them with the motor off. When it's running, then the lifters fill with oil & take out the slack. BL
Re: [Chevelle-list] guys in South West USA
Thank you for the update. Sounds like you enjoyed yourself. Thanks again Bob 71 Elky
[Chevelle-list] yep! another rocker arm question...
Over the weekend, I took my '66 out for a spin, and noticed at idle a very VERY mild tap on the driver's side- the motor is a fresh build, and everything is still getting broken in, so I'm assuming it was simply a loose rocker. I pulled the valve cover tonite and noticed the exhaust valve on #3 seemed a little sloppy, so I cranked her down- But here's my main question.. I noticed that some of the other rockers seemed tight, but if I held them at the tip (bottom)where they are over the valve spring, they would still wiggle a bit to the left and right over the spring.. Shouldn't they be tight enough that they can't shift from left to right at that point? Thanks, Jim __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want. http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools
Re: [Chevelle-list] RWL
"Old-timers"?!!? "Older than dirt"!??! Man-oh-man Clint... stand by for incoming! Ya gotta know that all those rumors about me having AARP Membership #1 are patently false. I'm not quite to my 10 year anniversary of even being elgibile for membership in that organization! -= Gunner =- -= Jacksonville FL =- -= www.tail-gunner.net =- ---Original Message--- From: The Chevelle Mailing List Date: 02/18/04 19:09:06 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RWL Old Timers? Hey! I resemble that remark! Bill Bradley67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/to join: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 5:58 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RWL Yeah,I agree,Dale. It's been a slow day and I was just having some fun with these old-timers. They know I've got their back,if needed. Clint HooperH&H Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dale McIntosh To me, it's what looks good on the car and what the owner likes with the wheels selected. A few years ago my Chevelle had ARE Outlaw I's w/RWL BFGs http://www.dalesplace.com/travels/cb2000c.jpg Updating the car w/17" ARE 200S wheels, I used blackwall tires http://www.dalesplace.com/images/chevelle/more_pics/p000952.jpg Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41 67SS/67 Elky DalesPlace My 67 SS and 67 El Camino ChevelleStuff Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles Team67 1967 Chevelle/El Camino Specific MidwestChevelles Midwest Chevelle Show Information I've stopped 1,236 spam messages. You can too!One month FREE spam protection at www.cloudmark.com
RE: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
If memory serves, Uniroyal used a Pontiac GTO in a cartoon to advertise it's Tiger Paw tires. Had nothing to do with Pontiac. Rich -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of crobertson1 Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:39 AM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning Pontiac GTO's campaign was with a tiger. The GTO TIGER. Put a tiger in your tank. Etc. Craig -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JimM Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 12:41 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning Might it be a throw-back to the Pontiacs of the mid-60's? Didn't they have a tiger as part of their ad campaigns? Seems to me I remember GTO ads with a tiger tail hanging out of the trunk... - Original Message - From: "Krister Meister" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:08 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning > > > > > > I have been around cars and car shows my entire life, however, I don't have > a clue about the tail sticking out of the trunk. Where did it start? What > meaning, if any, does it have? Any trivial information would be good to > know, so this year when at our cruise nights and my 6 yr twins ask "what's > the sticking out for?" I'll have better answers for them rather than just > laughing with them about the cat or raccoon that is stuck in the trunk. > > Krister Meister (no fuzzy dice or tails) > Bloomingdale, IL > '66 #'s matching > >
RE: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
Bill, You are exactly right about Esso, and showing both of our ages, and about the white gas too! Rich -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bill Lessenberry Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 1:14 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning > >I have been around cars and car shows my entire life, however, I don't have >a clue about the tail sticking out of the trunk. Where did it start? What >meaning, if any, does it have? Any trivial information would be good to >know, so this year when at our cruise nights and my 6 yr twins ask "what's >the sticking out for?" I'll have better answers for them rather than just >laughing with them about the cat or raccoon that is stuck in the trunk. Well, I guess that this will show my age..I can't remember the exact year, but Esso (now Exxon) had an ad campaign with the slogan "Put a Tiger in your tank!" Part of the campaign was when you bought gas at the Esso station, they would give you a tiger tail to attach to your fuel filler. Of course, many of them were hung on the mirror or out of the doors or the trunk. The tiger is still around as Exxon's mascot, but he hasn't reached the popularity that he had in the 60's. There were a lot of ad campaigns like this in the old days, but I can't remember any more of them right now. Maybe a brain cell or two will kick in later & I'll tell you about them. One thing I do remember is that Amoco was the only unleaded gas that could be bought then. We called it "white gas", because it didn't have any color to it, and it smelled different than the leaded gasolines. We used it for fuel in Coleman lanterns & stoves in place of the more expensive Coleman fuel. It was usually priced 2~3 cents higher than other fuels too, around 36 to 40 cents per gallon. :-)) BL
[Chevelle-list] Engine change
Hi All I have been thinking about changing out the 327 for a big block. Summit has a 496 stroker. Any ideas or advice. Have the 400 tranny and 12 bolt. Thanks Jack Jack Thorpe [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
Pete, I'm with you. A lot of the selection depends on the type of rims. Polished Centerlines - call for blackwalls, factory steel rims with dog dish caps - blackwalls. Aftermarket, aluminum rims = blackwalls. Corvette rally wheels - B.F. Goodrich T/A RWL showing. :) Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 ACES #5102 - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 3:30 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls??? > > From: "Craig & Cerena Robertson" > I'm sure this question has been asked before on the list but I haven't seen > > it since I joined, so don't throw thinks at me for asking. I have BF > > Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to new ones for the front. > > My question is, what does everyone on the list prefer, the Raised White > > Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 Chevelle. If any one has a > > photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. Thanks. > > If the car has traditional looking mags or Rally wheels I like the letters showing. > But... > I think if you're going RWL than make it a name brand, Goodyear, Firestone; etc. > I see no point in advertising you put cheap tires on! > Sleeper car? blackwalls, absolutely. > Hi tech wheels never mind I don't like hi tech wheels on Chevelles. > my two cents. > > Pete Geurds > Douglassville, PA > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] RWL
Old Timers? Hey! I resemble that remark! Bill Bradley67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/to join: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 5:58 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RWL Yeah,I agree,Dale. It's been a slow day and I was just having some fun with these old-timers. They know I've got their back,if needed. Clint HooperH&H Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dale McIntosh To me, it's what looks good on the car and what the owner likes with the wheels selected. A few years ago my Chevelle had ARE Outlaw I's w/RWL BFGs http://www.dalesplace.com/travels/cb2000c.jpg Updating the car w/17" ARE 200S wheels, I used blackwall tires http://www.dalesplace.com/images/chevelle/more_pics/p000952.jpg Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41 67SS/67 Elky DalesPlace My 67 SS and 67 El Camino ChevelleStuff Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles Team67 1967 Chevelle/El Camino Specific MidwestChevelles Midwest Chevelle Show Information I've stopped 1,236 spam messages. You can too!One month FREE spam protection at www.cloudmark.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] RWL
Yeah,I agree,Dale. It's been a slow day and I was just having some fun with these old-timers. They know I've got their back,if needed. Clint HooperH&H Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dale McIntosh To me, it's what looks good on the car and what the owner likes with the wheels selected. A few years ago my Chevelle had ARE Outlaw I's w/RWL BFGs http://www.dalesplace.com/travels/cb2000c.jpg Updating the car w/17" ARE 200S wheels, I used blackwall tires http://www.dalesplace.com/images/chevelle/more_pics/p000952.jpg Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41 67SS/67 Elky DalesPlace My 67 SS and 67 El Camino ChevelleStuff Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles Team67 1967 Chevelle/El Camino Specific MidwestChevelles Midwest Chevelle Show Information I've stopped 1,236 spam messages. You can too!One month FREE spam protection at www.cloudmark.com
RE: [Chevelle-list] RWL
To me, it's what looks good on the car and what the owner likes with the wheels selected. A few years ago my Chevelle had ARE Outlaw I's w/RWL BFGs http://www.dalesplace.com/travels/cb2000c.jpg Updating the car w/17" ARE 200S wheels, I used blackwall tires http://www.dalesplace.com/images/chevelle/more_pics/p000952.jpg Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41 67SS/67 Elky DalesPlace My 67 SS and 67 El Camino ChevelleStuff Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles Team67 1967 Chevelle/El Camino Specific MidwestChevelles Midwest Chevelle Show Information I've stopped 1,236 spam messages. You can too!One month FREE spam protection at www.cloudmark.com
[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
Of course everyone has differnt ideas about which tire looks the best. I had Chrome 16" X 7" Ralley wheels on my '65 and loved them. It gave it a classic look with a modern flare. Kirby _ Dream of owning a home? Find out how in the First-time Home Buying Guide. http://special.msn.com/home/firsthome.armx
Re: Re:[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
Nahh,,sticks and stones You gotta have thick skin to hang with ol'Gunner. He's older than dirt. 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: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Ouch! That wasn't even aimed at me and it hurt! :) > > > Herb Lumpp > http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm > http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/Chevelle.htm
RE: [Chevelle-list] Aluminum polishing
Thanks Rich. I'll be contacting G & T when it's time to coat my Headers by Ed. Until then, the place Harlan told me about is going to take care of the polishing. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/Chevelle.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 9:44 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Aluminum polishing Herb, Contact G & T coatings, located in Fredericksburg, VA., @540-752-6133. These guys ceramic coated my headers and did a nice job. If they can't the work, I'm sure they know somebody who can. Ask for Glenn or Charles. Rich -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Herb Lumpp Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 9:26 AM To: Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Aluminum polishing Does anyone know of a good place to get a pair of aluminum valve covers polished? Thanks. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/Chevelle.htm
RE: [Chevelle-list] Aluminum polishing
Thanks for the info Charles. I started to sand/polish my valve covers but they're way too rough and I just decided I'm getting too lazy! Harlan turned me on to a shop in MN that is going to take over for me. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/Chevelle.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of 65ss.com Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 10:40 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Aluminum polishing Actually, Aluminum polishing is easy if you have an air compressor. Here's what I use: $8.99Die grinder http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=44716 $7.993pc felt polishing bob http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=43963 $9.99Polishing Cakes (4 pack) http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=42660 $1.994" Spiral Cotton Buffing Wheel http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=39404 $1.994" Loose Flannel Buffing Wheel http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=39414 $1.994" Loose Cotton Buffing Wheel So, for $32.94 You will have a hand held polishing setup. You will need a spindle to mount the buffing wheels on. I couldn't find it in the search. Also, you will need sandpaper. From 300 grit to 2000 grit. I've re-polished aluminum wheels with this. I sand imperfections out of the aluminum using the 300 grit, then sand working my way up to 2000 grit. Then starting with the 'coarse' polishing cake, and the Sprial cotton buffing wheel. I work my way through the 3 main grits with the red, or 'jewelers rouge' being last on the loose cotton buffing wheel. The polishing bobs are for the tight corners. Oh, buy some beer, and get a radio with some headphones (to hear over the airtool), you're going to be a while. Later Charles www.65ss.com > Does anyone know of a good place to get a pair of aluminum valve covers > polished? Thanks.
RE: Re:[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
Ouch! That wasn't even aimed at me and it hurt! :) Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/Chevelle.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gunner Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 3:50 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Re:[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls??? Gee... I dunno Clint. If yer riding around in a 30+ year old vehicle most folks are gonna catch a clue regardless of the tires . -= Gunner =- -= Jacksonville FL =- -= www.tail-gunner.net =- ---Original Message--- From: The Chevelle Mailing List Date: 02/18/04 11:51:20 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: Re:[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls??? Blackwall. RWL tires date a car too much. 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]> Black wall André > I'm sure this question has been asked before on the list but I haven't seen > it since I joined, so don't throw thinks at me for asking. I have BF > Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to new ones for the front. > My question is, what does everyone on the list prefer, the Raised White > Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 Chevelle. If any one has a > photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. Thanks. > Craig > 69SS .
Re: [Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
I've always been a sucker for the ole BF Goodrich RWL's ... They're on my '66. Here's a pic: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/atoffice2.jpg Jim 1959 Corvette Registry, Webmaster http://59vette.cjb.net --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > From: "Craig & Cerena Robertson" > I'm sure this > question has been asked before on the list but I > haven't seen > > it since I joined, so don't throw thinks at me for > asking. I have BF > > Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to > new ones for the front. > > My question is, what does everyone on the list > prefer, the Raised White > > Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 > Chevelle. If any one has a > > photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. > Thanks. > > If the car has traditional looking mags or Rally > wheels I like the letters showing. > But... > I think if you're going RWL than make it a name > brand, Goodyear, Firestone; etc. > I see no point in advertising you put cheap tires > on! > Sleeper car? blackwalls, absolutely. > Hi tech wheels never mind I don't like hi tech > wheels on Chevelles. > my two cents. > > Pete Geurds > Douglassville, PA > > __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online. http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html
[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
About 1,000,000 other owners seem to think the same way,too. Sorry,couldn't resist,Jim. J/K Clint Hooper- Original Message - From: JimM I think this IS the correct look for a 60's musclecar, so don't mind the dating issue at all. Jim ACES #2020 2 - '66 SS's 38* today in WI - is Spring coming? Yeah, right! <>
[Chevelle-list] My .02
I ran redlines on my restored '67 SS convertible with stock ralleys as that's what it came with. I have T/A's RWL on my wagon mounted on 15x7 rallyes, because that is my hot rod. On all the other Chevelles I wanted to DRIVE and still look reasonably stock I'd run 15x8 ralleys all the way around and still run T/A's, sometimes black and sometimes RWL, depending on how the car looked. At least it kinda looks stock, but it doesn't push in the corners like the small tires and wheels do. Ed in SF
[Chevelle-list] guys in South West USA
Just returned from my Arizona adventure.. I was in the South Eastern part , Tuson,Benson.& Siera Vista.. Was I amazed at the condition of the everyday cars /trucks.. After all the rust buckes I welded up through the years,, I just taken for granted the windows area the lower 1/4 , the trunk the floor pan and even the lower cowel my need Help ... I witnessed a 55 HT BB prostereet at Walmarts,,, in the same parking lot waere three 67 t o72 chevy trucks and a few 73 to 78 modlel which have looog rusted away in PA... Then at a FRYS food market was a 69 Mustang 429 cobra jet..!!! and two early Ford Bronco 11's and ealy Datsun pickup's ( long rusted away in the tri state area.. ) Then we stoped at a truck dealer ,, and there was a 76 Ford F150 camper special with the front lowere fleetside bed doors.. We started welding muding them shut after the frist winter up here.. Dang it...Sure would be nice to drag one of them SOLD cars home instead of one's I usualy Do.. Wayne ACES # 1556 TC 3 186
Re: Re:[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
I like RWL tires on Chevy rally wheels. I have 15 x 8's on the back, 15 x 7's on the front, with BFG white letter tires. I watch the curbs, so they are not scuffed up. I think this IS the correct look for a 60's musclecar, so don't mind the dating issue at all. In another application, like a new car, I probably would not use RWL tires. Jim ACES #2020 2 - '66 SS's 38* today in WI - is Spring coming? Yeah, right! - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 3:13 PM Subject: Re: Re:[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls??? Shucks,,and I thought RWL tires went out of style in the 1980's. What was I thinking? Clint HooperH&H Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Gunner Gee... I dunno Clint. If yer riding around in a 30+ year old vehicle most folks are gonna catch a clue regardless of the tires . -= Gunner =- -= Jacksonville FL =- -= www.tail-gunner.net =- ---Original Message--- From: The Chevelle Mailing List Date: 02/18/04 11:51:20 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: Re:[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls??? Blackwall. RWL tires date a car too much. 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]> Black wall André > I'm sure this question has been asked before on the list but I haven't seen > it since I joined, so don't throw thinks at me for asking. I have BF > Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to new ones for the front. > My question is, what does everyone on the list prefer, the Raised White > Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 Chevelle. If any one has a > photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. Thanks. > Craig > 69SS . <>
Re: [Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
> From: "Craig & Cerena Robertson" > I'm sure this question has been asked before on > the list but I haven't seen > it since I joined, so don't throw thinks at me for asking. I have BF > Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to new ones for the front. > My question is, what does everyone on the list prefer, the Raised White > Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 Chevelle. If any one has a > photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. Thanks. If the car has traditional looking mags or Rally wheels I like the letters showing. But... I think if you're going RWL than make it a name brand, Goodyear, Firestone; etc. I see no point in advertising you put cheap tires on! Sleeper car? blackwalls, absolutely. Hi tech wheels never mind I don't like hi tech wheels on Chevelles. my two cents. Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA
Re: Re:[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
Shucks,,and I thought RWL tires went out of style in the 1980's. What was I thinking? Clint HooperH&H Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Gunner Gee... I dunno Clint. If yer riding around in a 30+ year old vehicle most folks are gonna catch a clue regardless of the tires . -= Gunner =- -= Jacksonville FL =- -= www.tail-gunner.net =- ---Original Message--- From: The Chevelle Mailing List Date: 02/18/04 11:51:20 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: Re:[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls??? Blackwall. RWL tires date a car too much. 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]> Black wall André > I'm sure this question has been asked before on the list but I haven't seen > it since I joined, so don't throw thinks at me for asking. I have BF > Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to new ones for the front. > My question is, what does everyone on the list prefer, the Raised White > Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 Chevelle. If any one has a > photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. Thanks. > Craig > 69SS . <>
Re: Re:[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
Gee... I dunno Clint. If yer riding around in a 30+ year old vehicle most folks are gonna catch a clue regardless of the tires . -= Gunner =- -= Jacksonville FL =- -= www.tail-gunner.net =- ---Original Message--- From: The Chevelle Mailing List Date: 02/18/04 11:51:20 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: Re:[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls??? Blackwall. RWL tires date a car too much. 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]> Black wall André > I'm sure this question has been asked before on the list but I haven't seen > it since I joined, so don't throw thinks at me for asking. I have BF > Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to new ones for the front. > My question is, what does everyone on the list prefer, the Raised White > Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 Chevelle. If any one has a > photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. Thanks. > Craig > 69SS .
RE: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
What about "Buck Owens" "Tiger by the tail" it's plain to see... Ohhh sorry, I digress.. --- crobertson1 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Pontiac GTO's campaign was with a tiger. The GTO > TIGER. Put a tiger in > your tank. Etc. > > Craig > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of JimM > Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 12:41 PM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk > meaning > > Might it be a throw-back to the Pontiacs of the > mid-60's? Didn't they have a > tiger as part of their ad campaigns? Seems to me I > remember GTO ads with a > tiger tail hanging out of the trunk... > > > - Original Message - > From: "Krister Meister" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:08 AM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk > meaning > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I have been around cars and car shows my entire > life, however, I don't > have > > a clue about the tail sticking out of the trunk. > Where did it start? > What > > meaning, if any, does it have? Any trivial > information would be good to > > know, so this year when at our cruise nights and > my 6 yr twins ask "what's > > the sticking out for?" I'll have better answers > for them rather than just > > laughing with them about the cat or raccoon that > is stuck in the trunk. > > > > Krister Meister (no fuzzy dice or tails) > > Bloomingdale, IL > > '66 #'s matching > > > > > > __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want. http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools
Re: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
Put a Tiger in your Tank, I think it was in the early 70's or possibly the late 60's. Still have one and still enjoy hanging it out of my gas door. I like it better than those silly dolls that are hiding the faces up against the side of the cars. My 2 cents worth Bob 71 Elky
Re: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
Yeah,I've got one of those around here,somewhere. 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.D. Stewart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Exxon still gives away tails at the Oshkosh (AirVenture) Fly-in every year. > It's one of my daughter's favorite things to collect from the show. > > J.D. Stewart > UltraFun AirSports > http://www.ultrafunairsports.com > FlyChallenger E-mail list and Website Administrator > http://challenger.inebraska.com > TitanAircraft e-mail list > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Titanaircraft/
Re: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
I have been around cars and car shows my entire life, however, I don't have a clue about the tail sticking out of the trunk. Where did it start? What meaning, if any, does it have? Any trivial information would be good to know, so this year when at our cruise nights and my 6 yr twins ask "what's the sticking out for?" I'll have better answers for them rather than just laughing with them about the cat or raccoon that is stuck in the trunk. Well, I guess that this will show my age..I can't remember the exact year, but Esso (now Exxon) had an ad campaign with the slogan "Put a Tiger in your tank!" Part of the campaign was when you bought gas at the Esso station, they would give you a tiger tail to attach to your fuel filler. Of course, many of them were hung on the mirror or out of the doors or the trunk. The tiger is still around as Exxon's mascot, but he hasn't reached the popularity that he had in the 60's. There were a lot of ad campaigns like this in the old days, but I can't remember any more of them right now. Maybe a brain cell or two will kick in later & I'll tell you about them. One thing I do remember is that Amoco was the only unleaded gas that could be bought then. We called it "white gas", because it didn't have any color to it, and it smelled different than the leaded gasolines. We used it for fuel in Coleman lanterns & stoves in place of the more expensive Coleman fuel. It was usually priced 2~3 cents higher than other fuels too, around 36 to 40 cents per gallon. :-)) BL
RE: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
Exxon still gives away tails at the Oshkosh (AirVenture) Fly-in every year. It's one of my daughter's favorite things to collect from the show. J.D. Stewart UltraFun AirSports http://www.ultrafunairsports.com FlyChallenger E-mail list and Website Administrator http://challenger.inebraska.com TitanAircraft e-mail list http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Titanaircraft/ > > > My recollection is that it all got started with an Exxon gas > commercial many years ago, where they promoted a tiger in your > tank. They sold or gave away tiger tails that could be hung out > the gas tank lid. At least that is my memory of when these > things got started. > > Gene > > > > > > > > > > > > I have been around cars and car shows my entire life, however, > I don't have > > a clue about the tail sticking out of the trunk. Where did it > start? What > > meaning, if any, does it have? Any trivial information would be good to > > know, so this year when at our cruise nights and my 6 yr twins > ask "what's > > the sticking out for?" I'll have better answers for them rather > than just > > laughing with them about the cat or raccoon that is stuck in the trunk. > > > > Krister Meister (no fuzzy dice or tails) > > Bloomingdale, IL > > '66 #'s matching > > > > > >
RE: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
To my knowledge it's just a fad, kinda like the "Baby on board" signs that everyone used to have plastered on their windows, or the fake bullet hole stickers on cars. Admittedly, I have laughed at the 'ol Garfield smashed in the trunk lid, but after seeing about 200 of them, it gets old. The latest thing I have seen is a baseball that is cut in half, and applied to a window, with a sticker, to make it look as though it has smashed through the glass. SARGE -Original Message- From: Krister Meister [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 8:08 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning I have been around cars and car shows my entire life, however, I don't have a clue about the tail sticking out of the trunk. Where did it start? What meaning, if any, does it have? Any trivial information would be good to know, so this year when at our cruise nights and my 6 yr twins ask "what's the sticking out for?" I'll have better answers for them rather than just laughing with them about the cat or raccoon that is stuck in the trunk. Krister Meister (no fuzzy dice or tails) Bloomingdale, IL '66 #'s matching
RE: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
Pontiac GTO's campaign was with a tiger. The GTO TIGER. Put a tiger in your tank. Etc. Craig -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JimM Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 12:41 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning Might it be a throw-back to the Pontiacs of the mid-60's? Didn't they have a tiger as part of their ad campaigns? Seems to me I remember GTO ads with a tiger tail hanging out of the trunk... - Original Message - From: "Krister Meister" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:08 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning > > > > > > I have been around cars and car shows my entire life, however, I don't have > a clue about the tail sticking out of the trunk. Where did it start? What > meaning, if any, does it have? Any trivial information would be good to > know, so this year when at our cruise nights and my 6 yr twins ask "what's > the sticking out for?" I'll have better answers for them rather than just > laughing with them about the cat or raccoon that is stuck in the trunk. > > Krister Meister (no fuzzy dice or tails) > Bloomingdale, IL > '66 #'s matching > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
My recollection is that it all got started with an Exxon gas commercial many years ago, where they promoted a tiger in your tank. They sold or gave away tiger tails that could be hung out the gas tank lid. At least that is my memory of when these things got started. Gene > > > > > > I have been around cars and car shows my entire life, however, I don't have > a clue about the tail sticking out of the trunk. Where did it start? What > meaning, if any, does it have? Any trivial information would be good to > know, so this year when at our cruise nights and my 6 yr twins ask "what's > the sticking out for?" I'll have better answers for them rather than just > laughing with them about the cat or raccoon that is stuck in the trunk. > > Krister Meister (no fuzzy dice or tails) > Bloomingdale, IL > '66 #'s matching > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
Might it be a throw-back to the Pontiacs of the mid-60's? Didn't they have a tiger as part of their ad campaigns? Seems to me I remember GTO ads with a tiger tail hanging out of the trunk... - Original Message - From: "Krister Meister" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:08 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning > > > > > > I have been around cars and car shows my entire life, however, I don't have > a clue about the tail sticking out of the trunk. Where did it start? What > meaning, if any, does it have? Any trivial information would be good to > know, so this year when at our cruise nights and my 6 yr twins ask "what's > the sticking out for?" I'll have better answers for them rather than just > laughing with them about the cat or raccoon that is stuck in the trunk. > > Krister Meister (no fuzzy dice or tails) > Bloomingdale, IL > '66 #'s matching > >
[Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
I have been around cars and car shows my entire life, however, I don't have a clue about the tail sticking out of the trunk. Where did it start? What meaning, if any, does it have? Any trivial information would be good to know, so this year when at our cruise nights and my 6 yr twins ask "what's the sticking out for?" I'll have better answers for them rather than just laughing with them about the cat or raccoon that is stuck in the trunk. Krister Meister (no fuzzy dice or tails) Bloomingdale, IL '66 #'s matching
Re: Re:[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
Blackwall. RWL tires date a car too much. 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]> Black wall André > I'm sure this question has been asked before on the list but I haven't seen > it since I joined, so don't throw thinks at me for asking. I have BF > Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to new ones for the front. > My question is, what does everyone on the list prefer, the Raised White > Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 Chevelle. If any one has a > photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. Thanks. > Craig > 69SS
[Chevelle-list] RWL
Thanks for the response. I do like the looks of the RWL on Bill’s, Tom’s, John’s and James’s cars. I think I’m definitely leaning to the RWL idea. Thanks Guys. Craig
Re: [Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
I prefer RWL on my cars. Here are pics of both my chevelles. http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/BlueSS454/70.JPG http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/BlueSS454/69.JPG Tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
Depends on the car for me. If the car "looks" like a race car, blackwall definitely. If it looks like mean street muscle, usually RWL. Here's my 66. driver_side.jpg shows the tires http://www.geocities.com/shilo_the_cat/chevelle/driver_side.jpg http://www.geocities.com/shilo_the_cat/chevelle/front.jpg And the entire reason why I need a new frame :( http://www.geocities.com/shilo_the_cat/chevelle/pass_rear2.jpg L8r, -James --- Craig & Cerena Robertson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm sure this question has been asked before on the > list but I haven't seen > it since I joined, so don't throw thinks at me for > asking. I have BF > Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to > new ones for the front. > My question is, what does everyone on the list > prefer, the Raised White > Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 > Chevelle. If any one has a > photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. > Thanks. > > > > Craig > > 69SS > > __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want. http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools
Re: [Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
At 07:50 AM 2/18/2004, you wrote: Im sure this question has been asked before on the list but I havent seen it since I joined, so dont throw thinks at me for asking. I have BF Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to new ones for the front. My question is, what does everyone on the list prefer, the Raised White Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 Chevelle. If any one has a photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. Thanks. Craig 69SS Go to http://members.chello.se/gearheads click on Images, then on my car. I have the RWL showing. BL '68 SS396
Re: [Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
Craig, this really is a personal preference situation. What do you like? Raised letters were very popular in those days. Most generally, I prefer black walls but the curbs in Texas are massive and raised letters are easily torn up. Try em both ways, they will balance either way. Mike Fry Valley View, Texas --- Craig & Cerena Robertson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm sure this question has been asked before on the > list but I haven't seen > it since I joined, so don't throw thinks at me for > asking. I have BF > Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to > new ones for the front. > My question is, what does everyone on the list > prefer, the Raised White > Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 > Chevelle. If any one has a > photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. > Thanks. > > > > Craig > > 69SS > > __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want. http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools
RE: [Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
You can see Dunlop GT Qualifiers on my 69 El Camino. I like 'em. http://johnnasta.com/elcamino/ BTW, the EC is still for sale. I'm trying to buy a house. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Craig & Cerena Robertson Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 8:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls??? I’m sure this question has been asked before on the list but I haven’t seen it since I joined, so don’t throw thinks at me for asking. I have BF Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to new ones for the front. My question is, what does everyone on the list prefer, the Raised White Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 Chevelle. If any one has a photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. Thanks. Craig 69SS
Re:[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
Black wall André > I'm sure this question has been asked before on the list but I haven't seen > it since I joined, so don't throw thinks at me for asking. I have BF > Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to new ones for the front. > My question is, what does everyone on the list prefer, the Raised White > Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 Chevelle. If any one has a > photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. Thanks. > > > > Craig > > 69SS > >
[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
I’m sure this question has been asked before on the list but I haven’t seen it since I joined, so don’t throw thinks at me for asking. I have BF Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to new ones for the front. My question is, what does everyone on the list prefer, the Raised White Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 Chevelle. If any one has a photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. Thanks. Craig 69SS
Re: [Chevelle-list] '68 front spring rates
Fred, you may want to go to a custom spring manufacturer like Eaton or Detroit spring. I had also heard of a coil spring manufacturere in Georgia that works with Dirt Racers and can offer Engineering assistance also. my 2 cents worth. mike fry Valley View, texas --- Fred Dowaliby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I'm new here and I sure could use some advice. > > I would like to know the spring rates and wire size > for the front, '68, > sb and bb. I am about to install a QA1 coil-over > conversion settup > and am not sure if I should put in the sb or bb kit. > These springs are > progressive, and are rated at 250/350 and 350/450, > respectively. > > I am currently using stock sb springs and they seem > to give a good > ride. I am running a 454/TH400, but with lots of > aluminum: intake, > heads, H2O,and headers. The engine is set back 1". I > am not using power > anything. I am also planning to replace the front > fenders and hood with > fiberglass units. > > So, my front end is significantly lighter than > stock. > > If I knew the rate of sb stock springs, such as I > have been using, I > could better judge which QA1 kit would be best. > > Thanks, I really appreciate any help, > > Fred > > __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want. http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools
[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
I’m sure this question has been asked before on the list but I haven’t seen it since I joined, so don’t throw thinks at me for asking. I have BF Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to new ones for the front. My question is, what does everyone on the list prefer, the Raised White Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 Chevelle. If any one has a photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. Thanks. Craig 69SS
[Chevelle-list] RWL or blackwalls???
I’m sure this question has been asked before on the list but I haven’t seen it since I joined, so don’t throw thinks at me for asking. I have BF Goodrich tires on the rear and need to purchase to new ones for the front. My question is, what does everyone on the list prefer, the Raised White Letters showing or black walls? My car is a 69 Chevelle. If any one has a photo of the RWL showing I would like to see it. Thanks. Craig 69SS
