Re: [Chevelle-list] Carlisle and other swapmeets in general
I think it was 2 yrs ago, but I got an automatic console for my '66 for $125. I was actually pretty happy w/that price- As for most of the swaps having junk, I always manage to find something to buy.. Either good luck or just no impulse control on my spending 8^] Jim '66 Malibu --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know what you mean Clint , i would like to have a 4-spd console for my 67 but the prices they want are alot more than what i want to pay !!! if your lucky you can find a deal once in a while . Rick = '59 Corvette #5366 1959 Corvette Registry, Webmaster http://59vette.cjb.net __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos: High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25¢ http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash
RE: Re: [Chevelle-list] Favorite Muffler System?
Hi Pete, When I first put my Vette together, I used 2.5 Dynomax Ultraflow mufflers. They sounded very good and had a nice rumble without sounding tinny but at the time were too quiet for my taste. I ended up switching to a pair of two chamber Flowmasters, which by the way, I getting tired of. On the other hand, I have 3.5 in/3 out Spin Tech truck/rv mufflers on my El Camino. Even though these mufflers are pretty loud, I love how my Elky sounds. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 11:41 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Re: [Chevelle-list] Favorite Muffler System? Let's say you wanted the sound of an early 60's 327 w/ factory duals. What would you use? To my ears Flowmaster is out. So are glass packs. Maybe a pair of the quiet turbo mufflers you see in Summit or Jeg's? Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA
RE: [Chevelle-list] NEW ADDITION
I know I'm a little late, but congrats on the new helper! Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Joey Laveroni Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 3:43 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] NEW ADDITION TODAY 4/20/2004 MY SON WAS BORN AT 5:48 PM EST WE HAVE ANOTHER CHEVELLE LOVER BORN !! HE CAME OUT WEARING HIS CHEVELLE HAT ON JOEY A.C.E.S. # 6354
RE: [Chevelle-list] Carlisle and other swapmeets in general
For the most part, I'd have to agree. The last one I was at, there were more sellers then buyers and most of the stuff belonged in the scrap yard - unless you like collecting mid-70s vintage small block, cast iron, intake manifolds. That being said, you'll always find that diamond in the rough, you just have to look hard enough. There are just a couple things I've been looking for, namely a 12 bolt for the '66, but I'll be damn if I'm going to pay $1,000 for something I'm going to have to put another $500-$600 into to get it right. Better off buying a Currie or Moser. Of course, I've maybe only seen a handful of 12 bolts in the last four or five swap meets I've been to and all have been for '68 to 72's. I look at this the same as the down fall of the local speed shop. It's not just the internet/mail order companies that killed them, but I think a lot has to do with how the hobby has changed and their inability/desire to change with it. Let's face it, 20 years ago there were more of us interested in, and working on 60's and 70's muscle cars. Case and point is to drive by a high school parking lot and see what's there. Not much vintage iron, at least not by most of our standards. Back in the day there were more of us, companies where making parts for us and the parts could easily be found. My fear is that the more time that passes, the worse it will get. All that said, I was actually looking forward to going to the Coy Swap Meet at Bandimere today, but with the snow we got on Friday, it'll probably get called. It's still fun to get around car guys and to look for that hidden treasure. You see that guy pulling his kid's radio flyer with something cool in it and kick your self for not finding it first (I got my boy a flyer two Xmas's ago and my wife saw right through it - guess I took her to too many swap meets..). Ron http://home.comcast.net/~cutter169/index.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 8:39 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Carlisle and other swapmeets in general Is it just me or does it seem like most of the swapmeets today are full of just junk or overpriced junk? It seems like I can find just about anything I need these days online without walking for eight hours looking at crap. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
RE: [Chevelle-list] Carlisle and other swapmeets in general
I finally gave up looking for one of those. Prices on Ebay, for a good one, are over $500. Just have to many other things I want worse. Ron http://home.comcast.net/~cutter169/index.htm From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 8:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Carlisle and other swapmeets in general I know what you mean Clint , i would like to have a 4-spd console for my 67 but the prices they want are alot more than what i want to pay !!! if your lucky you can find a deal once in a while . Rick
RE: [Chevelle-list] Carlisle and other swapmeets in general
i use to be a vendor at swap meets some time ago, the going rate for a consol was 150.00 dollors, hard to believe what there going for nowCutter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I finally gave up looking for one of those. Prices on Ebay, for a good one, are over $500. Just have to many other things I want worse. Ron http://home.comcast.net/~cutter169/index.htm From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 8:48 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Carlisle and other swapmeets in general I know what you mean Clint , i would like to have a 4-spd console for my 67 but the prices they want are alot more than what i want to pay !!! if your lucky you can find a deal once in a while . Rick Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos: High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25¢
Re: [Chevelle-list] Carlisle and other swapmeets in general
In a message dated 4/23/2004 10:48:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time, FishermanRick43 writes: I know what you mean Clint , i would like to have a 4-spd console for my 67 but the prices they want are alot more than what i want to pay !!! if your lucky you can find a deal once in a while . Rick I saw 3 of those at Carlisle yesterday. The prices were 650, 750 and 850 respectively. Those really need to be reproduced. Tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] Carlisle and other swapmeets in general
Thats what i'd like to see , i bet those prices would come down fast . Rick
RE: [Chevelle-list] Carlisle and other swapmeets in general
I just like the idea of going out with my other two brother and looking. We were to go today but I ended up with sick. Just my luck. Craig -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2004 5:28 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Carlisle and other swapmeets in general I think it was 2 yrs ago, but I got an automatic console for my '66 for $125. I was actually pretty happy w/that price- As for most of the swaps having junk, I always manage to find something to buy.. Either good luck or just no impulse control on my spending 8^] Jim '66 Malibu --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know what you mean Clint , i would like to have a 4-spd console for my 67 but the prices they want are alot more than what i want to pay !!! if your lucky you can find a deal once in a while . Rick = '59 Corvette #5366 1959 Corvette Registry, Webmaster http://59vette.cjb.net __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos: High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25¢ http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash
RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring
Just FYI, I found the factory runner to go in my 69 Chevelle for $20 at www.dansgarage.net. It's a junkyard in eastern Washington that I stopped by quite awhile ago. Tons of chevelles, camaros, and elcy's. Most of them stacked on top of one another but there are a lot of spare parts. A long time ago, when everyone and there brother seemed to be looking for the '69 350 fender emblem and no one was carrying it because it was sold out, I got two originals from this place that looked brand new. Chevy GM only - JB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Crazy Rusty Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 5:20 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring Has anyone found a place to get that factory runner? I figured I would get the same runner as on the driver side and run it down the passenger side for the speaker wires... Thanks for all the info! JB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James Mountjoy Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 6:40 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring Running the speaker wires down the pass side keeps them away from the power wires that run through the factory harness. The power wire (fuzed!) should run along the driver side away from the speaker wire too. Doing this helps keep the whining noise out of the stereo. It's not a requirement, but can definitely prevent future headaches! - James --- Mike Sanders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fuses in general should be placed as close to the power source as possible. In this case the closer to the battery the better. K0AZ Mike Sanders 18169 Highway 174 MT Vernon, MO 65712-9171 Emergency Coordinator Lawrence County Missouri [EMAIL PROTECTED] 6 Meter DXCC #436 WAZ #27 WAS #1094 WAC WAJD VUCC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave Studly Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 9:04 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring Ditto what he said about powering the amp directly from the battery *with a fuse*. Also, use a good heavy gauge wire for it (10-gauge or better if you can). I don't quite understand the explanation for running the wires down the passenger side though, as opposed to driver's. I've always just gone the path of easiest-installation. Damon, can you elaborate a little on the passenger side thing? The amp should have a main power input (from the battery) a ground, and a remote-power-on lead. There should be a corresponding power lead from your head unit. (or a lead meant for a power antenna). It's basically a relay -- a low-power signal from the head unit to turn the amp on, so that you're not directly switching the main power, which would require a heavy-duty switch. If the previous owner's amp was powering 4 speakers, putting it under the passenger seat might not be a bad choice, since wires would have to be run back to the front for the front speakers, and also shorten the length of the main power lead and also the RCA cables with the pre-amp signal. It might not be the best place for airflow to keep the amp cool, though. I'm no installer either, but I've wired up a few stereos with amps and have had good success. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 9:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring If you are going to use an amp I have always been told that you must run the power wire from the battery (with a fuse) and the remote wire down the drivers side. The ground should be has short has possible. If you are running front speakers, the wires should be run down the passengers side. Doing this cuts down on engine noise through the speakers. I have a Sony radio, CD changer, and 2 amps with no engine noise. Has far has the kickpanel speakers, I can't help you there, but hope the rest is. I am not an installer but I have learned a few things since I got into car audio years back. Damon - Original Message Follows - From: Crazy Rusty To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: [Chevelle-list] Stereo Wiring Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2004 15:55:04 -0700 Whoever owned my car before me installed a new stereo with a small amp under the passenger seat and a cd changer in the back. I took out all the carpet so I could get ready for the new stuff I am about to order and found that the wiring is a complete mess. There are wires going everywhere, at least one of the wires has three splices
RE: Re: [Chevelle-list] Favorite Muffler System?
From: Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED] When I first put my Vette together, I used 2.5 Dynomax Ultraflow mufflers. They sounded very good and had a nice rumble without sounding tinny but at the time were too quiet for my taste. You know, Herb, I think you described what I'm after, a nice sound that I can live with in a daily driver. --and sweetie won't object to riding in - ;) This is a 283 and w/ 2 barrel and single exhaust and when it's time I'll go to a factory style dual to complement the edelbrock intake and small four barrel. Thanks. Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA
[Chevelle-list]Empty car trailer
I will have an empty car trailer in about 4 weeks going from Lincoln, NE to Chicagoland. If anyone needs anything moved/delivered let me know.
[Chevelle-list] ring gear
I'm working on my rear end this weekend , how do you measure ring gear to see if it is 8.5" thanks Don Chesser 65 conv. Don Chesser [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.
