Re: [Chevelle-list] got myself a birthday present (one more)
then I'll get 19"s otherwise I cant drive the car and it would be stupid to spend so much time and money on a car that wont be driven, right :o) ciao André > If you plan to run that large a rotor,you don't have any choice. > Clint Hooper > H&H Custom,owner > LT5 Registry Director > http://www.LT5Registry.net/ > ACES #1650 > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > - Original Message - > From: "Tigergutt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > I think 19s are to much $$ for me (18s are as well but I think I > need them to get around those brakes) > What is the price difference +? > > Full Revs!!! > :o) > André > > >
Re:[Chevelle-list] New member
Welcome to this wonderful list Hans I think that all together we know all that is worth to know about Chevelles and Elcaminos. I am from Norway but live in Italy. Ciao André > Hi folks > > Let me first of all introduce myself, my name is Hans Edlund, originally from > Sweden, but since a couple of years located in Southern California. Just so you > understand why my expressions in English is not perfect, but Im aiming for > improvements and your appreciate corrections, if Im not clear enough. I signed up > for this great list some weeks ago, and have been lurking in the background a little > bit. > Well I am not an owner of Chevelle but an El Camino from 71, and honestly its a > restoration project, which I bought a while ago. It was a originally a three on the > three and a 307, replaced with a 305 and a M-22 (acc to the seller). Strange > combination, but there was a nice sound from the gearbox L > Well it was supposed to be a rolling project, have you heard it before?? > I was looking for a fiberglass clip-on front, they are available for Chevelles but > not for Caminos, finally I met a guy who promised to build one for me if he could > borrow the fenders. So since that weekend, its not a rolling project. I sold the 305 > almost a give away, took a look at the M-22, which was a M-21. The nice sound was > the need for a complete restoration .. > The 350 4-bolt I had in the garage is now stroked, bored and prepared for a charger. > Just need the money for a Vortech charger. > > The car has been moved to the body shop, and will soon be a frame off. The frame is > supposed to be powder-coated and the front drum brakes will be replaced with discs. > Here is my first question to you; I have bought the 2 drop spindles, should I use > standard springs or also lower springs? > > Well honestly this is the first time I restore a car so drastically, so it will take > time for me to complete it, both time and money wise. The car was in a very bad > shape, so no desire to keep it original, plans will most likely change during the > project J. Support and ideas are appreciated. > > I placed some simple pics on the web, if you like have a look in the album El > Camino on www.fotki.com/eldoradoconv , its also some pics from my almost completed > Eldorado. > > Br Hans > > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] New member
Welcome to the club- Bob K 71 Elky
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http://p204.ezboard.com/brivercityraceway Todd's gonna be pissed.but I don't give shit. Time to trade the car in on a boat.
RE: [Chevelle-list] FW: disc brake conversion
Thanks charles, I am working on a set on ebarf right now as we speak. John(;-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of 65ss.com Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 3:43 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] FW: disc brake conversion The cheapest way is to find a 1964-1972 chevelle, GTO, Cutlass in the junkyard that had disc brakes, and pull it off. Preferably the single piston kind. I think the cutlass is the easier find in my opinion. I got a set off ebarf for $290 in good shape (after shipping). They are off of a '71 Cutlass Charles --- Check out my 502 powered '65 Malibu Super Sport Project http://www.65ss.com > > > > > >Hello all, > > I recently aquired a one / two owner 64 chevelle malibu ss. Unfortunately > >it still has the drum brakes on the front. I have been searching the web > >for reasonable cost drum -> disc conversions and have found a couple of > >sites that describe the "tall" spindle swap. Some say there are significant > >problems, some say it is not a big deal, some say that you can find a 12 " > >swap instaed of the 11 " swap while retaining the stock 5 on 4 3/4 inch bolt > >circle. Some say just go with an all new kit, some say that just find used > >parts in a junk yard. I want the swap to be easy, relatively inexpensive > >and work with the stock drum brakes in the back. I have a fair amount of > >mechanical ability and live in Northern California. All suggestions and > >advice are appreciated. Thanks. > >John(;-) > >
RE: [Chevelle-list] FW: disc brake conversion
Thanks Rick John(;-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of rick schaefer Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 3:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] FW: disc brake conversion The easiest swap would be a stock type kit for your chevelle. You would need to reomove the wheel spindles, but with the right tools its not tooo bad a job. Make sure that the "kit" includes all you will need, master cylinder- booster??, lines, proportioning valve , etc. Another easy swap that would cost more is to get an aftermarket kit that bolts on to your stock spindles. I believe that Baer (& probably others) makes such a kit. With these its just an R&R operation. Check with Clint44 (member here). He is a Baer dealer and can probably get you a good price for a kit. rick schaefer 72 El camino http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/rick/elcamino17.jpg ACES #00140 Team Chevelle #00038 Hello all, I recently aquired a one / two owner 64 chevelle malibu ss. Unfortunately it still has the drum brakes on the front. I have been searching the web for reasonable cost drum -> disc conversions and have found a couple of sites that describe the "tall" spindle swap. Some say there are significant problems, some say it is not a big deal, some say that you can find a 12 " swap instaed of the 11 " swap while retaining the stock 5 on 4 3/4 inch bolt circle. Some say just go with an all new kit, some say that just find used parts in a junk yard. I want the swap to be easy, relatively inexpensive and work with the stock drum brakes in the back. I have a fair amount of mechanical ability and live in Northern California. All suggestions and advice are appreciated. Thanks. John(;-)
Re: [Chevelle-list] FW: disc brake conversion
The cheapest way is to find a 1964-1972 chevelle, GTO, Cutlass in the junkyard that had disc brakes, and pull it off. Preferably the single piston kind. I think the cutlass is the easier find in my opinion. I got a set off ebarf for $290 in good shape (after shipping). They are off of a '71 Cutlass Charles --- Check out my 502 powered '65 Malibu Super Sport Project http://www.65ss.com > > > > > >Hello all, > > I recently aquired a one / two owner 64 chevelle malibu ss. Unfortunately > >it still has the drum brakes on the front. I have been searching the web > >for reasonable cost drum -> disc conversions and have found a couple of > >sites that describe the "tall" spindle swap. Some say there are significant > >problems, some say it is not a big deal, some say that you can find a 12 " > >swap instaed of the 11 " swap while retaining the stock 5 on 4 3/4 inch bolt > >circle. Some say just go with an all new kit, some say that just find used > >parts in a junk yard. I want the swap to be easy, relatively inexpensive > >and work with the stock drum brakes in the back. I have a fair amount of > >mechanical ability and live in Northern California. All suggestions and > >advice are appreciated. Thanks. > >John(;-) > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] New member
Welcome to the List,Hans. Glad to have another Elky lover aboard. Looks like you have your work cut out for you but it's a good start,nonetheless. If I might make a suggestion,forget about a fiberglass front end and stick with steel. Glass front ends aren't really good for anything but racecars,IMO. As for your drop-spindle and spring question,a 2"drop is quite a bit so I probably wouldn't go with more than a 1" drop spring. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi folks Let me first of all introduce myself, my name is Hans Edlund, originally from Sweden, but since a couple of years located in Southern California. Just so you understand why my expressions in English is not perfect, but I'm aiming for improvements and your appreciate corrections, if I'm not clear enough. I signed up for this great list some weeks ago, and have been lurking in the background a little bit. Well I am not an owner of Chevelle but an El Camino from 71, and honestly it's a restoration project, which I bought a while ago. It was a originally a three on the three and a 307, replaced with a 305 and a M-22 (acc to the seller). Strange combination, but there was a "nice sound" from the gearbox L Well it was supposed to be a rolling project, have you heard it before?? I was looking for a fiberglass clip-on front, they are available for Chevelles but not for Caminos, finally I met a guy who promised to build one for me if he could borrow the fenders. So since that weekend, its not a rolling project. I sold the 305 almost a give away, took a look at the M-22, which was a M-21. The nice sound was the need for a complete restoration... The 350 4-bolt I had in the garage is now stroked, bored and prepared for a charger. Just need the money for a Vortech charger. The car has been moved to the body shop, and will soon be a frame off. The frame is supposed to be powder-coated and the front drum brakes will be replaced with discs. Here is my first question to you; I have bought the 2" drop spindles, should I use standard springs or also "lower springs"? Well honestly this is the first time I restore a car so drastically, so it will take time for me to complete it, both time and money wise. The car was in a very bad shape, so no desire to keep it original, plans will most likely change during the project J. Support and ideas are appreciated. I placed some simple pics on the web, if you like have a look in the album "El Camino" on www.fotki.com/eldoradoconv , its also some pics from my almost completed Eldorado. Br Hans
Re: [Chevelle-list] FW: disc brake conversion
The easiest swap would be a stock type kit for your chevelle. You would need to reomove the wheel spindles, but with the right tools its not tooo bad a job. Make sure that the "kit" includes all you will need, master cylinder- booster??, lines, proportioning valve , etc. Another easy swap that would cost more is to get an aftermarket kit that bolts on to your stock spindles. I believe that Baer (& probably others) makes such a kit. With these its just an R&R operation. Check with Clint44 (member here). He is a Baer dealer and can probably get you a good price for a kit. rick schaefer 72 El camino http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/rick/elcamino17.jpg ACES #00140 Team Chevelle #00038 Hello all, I recently aquired a one / two owner 64 chevelle malibu ss. Unfortunately it still has the drum brakes on the front. I have been searching the web for reasonable cost drum -> disc conversions and have found a couple of sites that describe the "tall" spindle swap. Some say there are significant problems, some say it is not a big deal, some say that you can find a 12 " swap instaed of the 11 " swap while retaining the stock 5 on 4 3/4 inch bolt circle. Some say just go with an all new kit, some say that just find used parts in a junk yard. I want the swap to be easy, relatively inexpensive and work with the stock drum brakes in the back. I have a fair amount of mechanical ability and live in Northern California. All suggestions and advice are appreciated. Thanks. John(;-)
[Chevelle-list] New member
Hi folks Let me first of all introduce myself, my name is Hans Edlund, originally from Sweden, but since a couple of years located in Southern California. Just so you understand why my expressions in English is not perfect, but Im aiming for improvements and your appreciate corrections, if Im not clear enough. I signed up for this great list some weeks ago, and have been lurking in the background a little bit. Well I am not an owner of Chevelle but an El Camino from 71, and honestly its a restoration project, which I bought a while ago. It was a originally a three on the three and a 307, replaced with a 305 and a M-22 (acc to the seller). Strange combination, but there was a nice sound from the gearbox L Well it was supposed to be a rolling project, have you heard it before?? I was looking for a fiberglass clip-on front, they are available for Chevelles but not for Caminos, finally I met a guy who promised to build one for me if he could borrow the fenders. So since that weekend, its not a rolling project. I sold the 305 almost a give away, took a look at the M-22, which was a M-21. The nice sound was the need for a complete restoration .. The 350 4-bolt I had in the garage is now stroked, bored and prepared for a charger. Just need the money for a Vortech charger. The car has been moved to the body shop, and will soon be a frame off. The frame is supposed to be powder-coated and the front drum brakes will be replaced with discs. Here is my first question to you; I have bought the 2 drop spindles, should I use standard springs or also lower springs? Well honestly this is the first time I restore a car so drastically, so it will take time for me to complete it, both time and money wise. The car was in a very bad shape, so no desire to keep it original, plans will most likely change during the project J. Support and ideas are appreciated. I placed some simple pics on the web, if you like have a look in the album El Camino on www.fotki.com/eldoradoconv , its also some pics from my almost completed Eldorado. Br Hans
RE: [Chevelle-list] One more question
I have that with my 69. For mine, it’s the carb (850cfm edelbrock). The jets and the springs need to be changed (I just haven’t done it yet). - JB From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of G Cook Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2004 7:07 PM To: Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-list] One more question My 396 has a edelbrock performer 2.0 manifold along with a 750 Holley/280 comp cam. At times when I would mash the gas, It appears that the car hesitates as it is loaded up, eventually it will run. Any thoughts Thanks Gary <>
[Chevelle-list] all the moldings from a 69 El Camino Custom (used)
I have all the old moldings from my 69 El Camino Custom. None of them are pristine (or they wouldn't have been replaced), but if anybody wants them, let me know. these are mainly the eyebrows, header panel moldings, side body moldings, bed/tailgate moldings, plus probably some other stuff lurking in the basement. Free if you can pick them up (Brooklyn, NY). Best offer + shipping if they have to be shipped. The original grill & extensions were trashed, so I don't have those. I should have the headlight bezels & probably the buckets. I have the tail bezels & lenses too, but I could sell those on the evil auction site. I also have what was advertised as a NOS 350 marker bezel (not used but some shelf-wear). Could be polished up. Anyway, a bunch of used stuff from a 69 El Camino Custom. Contact me privately if interested. Thanks, John Nasta
[Chevelle-list] Guy in OK looking for a '66 Harrison BB radiator
I was talking last night with a guy in Oklahoma who is looking for a '66 Harrison Big Block radiator for a 4 speed non air Chevelle SS. If you have one for sale or know of one please let me know and I'll patch the names / numbers together. Thank you, Krister Meister Bloomingdale, IL '66 SS #'s
Re: [Chevelle-list] got myself a birthday present (one more)
If you plan to run that large a rotor,you don't have any choice. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "Tigergutt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think 19s are to much $$ for me (18s are as well but I think I need them to get around those brakes) What is the price difference +? Full Revs!!! :o) André
Re: [Chevelle-list] firewall insulation pad
The fire wall pad ( insulation) can be a PITA to do, with your heater box out of the way, it;it's just fitting around the steering column and pedal brace, emergency brake bracket, fuse box. it helps if the dash gauge /radio is pulled, for more room behind that area, the next challenge is the push through plastic fasteners.. I cut the end off an old stubby screw driver , to fit inside the plastic depth , and used it with a mallet like a driver/dowel. that with a liberal coating of spray silicone achieved there insertion... - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2004 5:49 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] firewall insulation pad > Has anyone replaced the firewall insulation pad on a 64-67? > I'm just wondering what has to be removed. > Trying not to make a bigger project out of getting this 64 4 door on the road. > But the heater box is out already so it might be a good idea to do it now. > > > Pete Geurds > Douglassville, PA > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Whats it worth?
If my brother doesn't go for it I will let you know! 8) The only interesting thing about is it still has a Lackey High School sticker from 78 in the rear window and he remembers the car. JD - Original Message - From: "John Fig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 7:09 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Whats it worth? > So JD where is the car at in waldorf ;o) > > JJ Fig > > > > __ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We finish. > http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] It goed, then stopped - now it goes again (I think)
That was probably it. According to MAD web page, the entire system depends upon this section of wire from battery to horn relay and chevrolet designed to to produce a specific amount of voltage drop. If this was loose or not connected at all everything shuts down. And raising the hood up could have jiggles the wires back together. mike --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > From: "Scott Somers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I'm not sure if this was THE problem, but it was a > problem. To you guys > > that know a lot more about this than I do, do > think this was it or should I > > continue on with the autopsy. Her's what > happened: > > > > While looking at the firewall plug for looseness > ( it was tight), I > > remembered from my question about the weak lights > ( relays came in to fix > > that this weekend ), it appears that the infamous > horn relay is a major > > intersection in a Chevelle's electrical life > contentment. So, I was looking > > around it for any loose or disconnected wires and, > lo and behold, one of the > > screws that held several wire to one of the relay > lugs was very loose > > allowing the wire lugs to wiggle - a lot. Now I > am assuming that electrical > > connections and wiggle are not coexisting terms > and can lead in cases to > > heat and bad connections. I tightened the screw > up, several complete turns, > > and the car ran just fine. > > > > Do ya think that this was the cause - not full > voltage to all the operating > > systems - or just an " oh,by the way" type thing > and the culprit is still > > there - hiding for me to be out on the road - > happy and cruisin and then pop > > and it coasts to a stopagain. > > Scott,sounds like you found the problem. > I'd suggest disconnecting the battery, and wire > brushing the terminals and connection on relay so > they're clean and reassemble. > As you said, and maybe it wasn't pointed out clearly > earlier, the horn relay serves as a junction block > for the main power wires so it's a good place to > check. > Oddly enough in checking Chevy's diagram, they call > it a > "horn relay and junction block" ! > > It's always seemed that if anything was going to > stop my first 64 it was going to be something > electrical. > > Pete Geurds > Douglassville, PA > > > __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Re: [Chevelle-list] Whats it worth?
So JD where is the car at in waldorf ;o) JJ Fig __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We finish. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Re: [Chevelle-list] Ordered a -71 Fanshroud & got this?
I've got a 402 BB and ordered a BB fan shroud. I assumed they where deeper with more of a "tunnel" around the fan but I guess that's the SB version? So maybe everything's OK? Best regards Pelle - Original Message - From: BIG_DOGG To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ordered a -71 Fanshroud & got this? it depends small block or big. when you ordered it. and it does make a diff. randy g AKA BIG DOGGPelle Andersson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Is this really a -71 Fanshroud? The -71 fanshroud is much deeper, isn't it? Sorry for posting pictures here but I've tried to minimize the size of the picture! Best regardsPelle Andersson--http://hem.bredband.net/gearheads/ Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers!
Re: [Chevelle-list] Ordered a -71 Fanshroud & got this?
it depends small block or big. when you ordered it. and it does make a diff. randy g AKA BIG DOGGPelle Andersson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Is this really a -71 Fanshroud? The -71 fanshroud is much deeper, isn't it? Sorry for posting pictures here but I've tried to minimize the size of the picture! Best regardsPelle Andersson--http://hem.bredband.net/gearheads/ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers!
