RE: [Chevelle-list] Converting to bucket seats in a 71?
Mark, I put the conversion brackets in my 72 Elky. The kit came with two brackets, one for the driver's side and one for the passenger's side. The raised part of the bracket points to the firewall and is welded down to the floor next to the tunnel (you will want to get very good penetration when you weld for safety's sake). For the outer side of the seat, the buckets bolt to the existing holes next to the door sill. You will notice that the front bolt hole (towards the firewall near the sill) is raised similar in height to the raised part of the bracket. The back hole near the door sill fits the outer hole in the seat bracket (my bracket has two holes and the outer hole lined up perfectly with the rear bolt hole). My seats sit level when on the ground. That is, left and right brackets are identical in height as well as from front to back on each bracket. Because of the about 1" raise in front on both the floor and bracket, the seat is tilted back somewhat. Its a perfect angle for me. My seats came out of a 71 El Camino and when I get to the interior stage I will recover them with 72 covers. Hope this helps. Larry -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Mark WeberSent: Sunday, July 25, 2004 7:15 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-list] Converting to bucket seats in a 71? I ordered two pairs of bench to bucket conversion brackets for my 1971. I have a question about this mod I hope someone can help with. I took the old junker seats down from storage today and set them on the garage floor. Three legs one each seat are the same length, the forth about 1" shorter. Both seats are like this. The conversion bracket picture on Johns web site looks like one end of the brackets is higher than the other, same for both brackets in the set. Either my seats are not from a Chevelle (possible I was sold the wrong thing) or the kit would need one flat bracket per seat and one with an elevated end per seat. Can anyone shed some light on this? Mark, 71 SS
Re: [Chevelle-list] Draglink
Thank you everyone that responded! I was worried ALL DAY about this. I feel as if a huge weight was lifted. I was worried about frame damage.. Charles---Check out my 502 powered '65 Malibu Super Sport Projecthttp://www.65ss.com Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Draglink Charles, The clearance is very tight on the draglink. The grease fitting problem is because at some point someone has replaced the inner tie rods with incorrect ones. The originals had the grease fittings on the end of the tie rod. They are still available from Moog, but there are several numbers that fit that do not put the zerks in the right place. Mike
Re: [Chevelle-list] front running light conversion*
I did this at one time also on a 67 Camaro (before I realized they were supposed to be that way,ysh). Works just fine. Mike rocky hill wrote: > Dan, > Here is a reply from a post on Team Chevelle in 1999 > from someone who did the same thing. > > Starting in 1968, when side-marker lights were > introduced, the parking lights remained on when the > headlights were switched on. Prior to that model year, > the parking lights switched off when the headlights > were switched on. I believe this pertains to all GM > vehicles. > I own a 67 SS396 Chevelle, and found an easy way to > change this without adding anything or cutting any > wiring (and its completely reversible). The hardest > part, especially on a 66-67 Chevelle (with A/C yet), > is removing the light switch from the dash. > > Play it safe, and disconnect the battery first. Then > disconnect the light switch from the dash, and drop it > down below the edge of the dash. Before you unplug the > wiring harness from the switch, look at the position > of the purple wire in the connector. It will be in a > slot which is at the end of the switch, farthest from > the dash. Look for an open slot in the conector which > is at the other end of the connector, towards the > dash. Remove the connector from the light switch, and > then release the terminal of the purple wire from the > connector using a small screwdriver (you do this from > the light switch side of the connector). Insert the > terminal of the purple wire into the open slot of the > connector which you identified earlier (the one closer > to the dash). Then just reconnect the wiring harness > to the light switch, and reinstall the light switch > into the dash, and reconnect the battery. Now the > parking lights will function as before in the halfway > position, but remain on when the headlights are > switched on. > > I did this two years ago on my Chevelle and on a 65 > Impala, and haven't had any problems from it. I don't > remember if there are any numbers on the slots in the > connector, or if there was more than one open slot. > > Rocky > > = > A Man And His Chevelle, > It's A Beautiful Thing!! > > Mid America Chevelle Club #220 > Team Chevelle #1530 > MY66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss > > > __ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! > http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377 Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc (www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6
Re: [Chevelle-list] front running light conversion*
Thank you Rocky!! I just did it, and it works perfect. Looks much nicer in the front now. Also looks safer (at least in my opinion). Very much appreciated! Dan McIntoshStreet Metal FabricationsPavement Scraping 1964 Impala S.S.http://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: rocky hill To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 7:27 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] front running light conversion* Dan,Here is a reply from a post on Team Chevelle in 1999from someone who did the same thing.Starting in 1968, when side-marker lights wereintroduced, the parking lights remained on when theheadlights were switched on. Prior to that model year,the parking lights switched off when the headlightswere switched on. I believe this pertains to all GMvehicles.I own a 67 SS396 Chevelle, and found an easy way tochange this without adding anything or cutting anywiring (and its completely reversible). The hardestpart, especially on a 66-67 Chevelle (with A/C yet),is removing the light switch from the dash.Play it safe, and disconnect the battery first. Thendisconnect the light switch from the dash, and drop itdown below the edge of the dash. Before you unplug thewiring harness from the switch, look at the positionof the purple wire in the connector. It will be in aslot which is at the end of the switch, farthest fromthe dash. Look for an open slot in the conector whichis at the other end of the connector, towards thedash. Remove the connector from the light switch, andthen release the terminal of the purple wire from theconnector using a small screwdriver (you do this fromthe light switch side of the connector). Insert theterminal of the purple wire into the open slot of theconnector which you identified earlier (the one closerto the dash). Then just reconnect the wiring harnessto the light switch, and reinstall the light switchinto the dash, and reconnect the battery. Now theparking lights will function as before in the halfwayposition, but remain on when the headlights areswitched on.I did this two years ago on my Chevelle and on a 65Impala, and haven't had any problems from it. I don'tremember if there are any numbers on the slots in theconnector, or if there was more than one open slot.Rocky=A Man And His Chevelle,It's A Beautiful Thing!!Mid America Chevelle Club #220Team Chevelle #1530 MY66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss__Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers!http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Re: [Chevelle-list] front running light conversion*
Dan, Here is a reply from a post on Team Chevelle in 1999 from someone who did the same thing. Starting in 1968, when side-marker lights were introduced, the parking lights remained on when the headlights were switched on. Prior to that model year, the parking lights switched off when the headlights were switched on. I believe this pertains to all GM vehicles. I own a 67 SS396 Chevelle, and found an easy way to change this without adding anything or cutting any wiring (and its completely reversible). The hardest part, especially on a 66-67 Chevelle (with A/C yet), is removing the light switch from the dash. Play it safe, and disconnect the battery first. Then disconnect the light switch from the dash, and drop it down below the edge of the dash. Before you unplug the wiring harness from the switch, look at the position of the purple wire in the connector. It will be in a slot which is at the end of the switch, farthest from the dash. Look for an open slot in the conector which is at the other end of the connector, towards the dash. Remove the connector from the light switch, and then release the terminal of the purple wire from the connector using a small screwdriver (you do this from the light switch side of the connector). Insert the terminal of the purple wire into the open slot of the connector which you identified earlier (the one closer to the dash). Then just reconnect the wiring harness to the light switch, and reinstall the light switch into the dash, and reconnect the battery. Now the parking lights will function as before in the halfway position, but remain on when the headlights are switched on. I did this two years ago on my Chevelle and on a 65 Impala, and haven't had any problems from it. I don't remember if there are any numbers on the slots in the connector, or if there was more than one open slot. Rocky = A Man And His Chevelle, It's A Beautiful Thing!! Mid America Chevelle Club #220 Team Chevelle #1530 MY66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
[Chevelle-list] front running light conversion
Hi all, On my 64 Impala, when I turn on the main headlights, the running lights turn off. Exactly the same as when I had my 65 Malibu. I tried on the Boo to wire in a relay that would allow them to stay on, but it didn't work out well at all. Has anyone done this, or seen a website detailing how this could be done? Thank you. Dan McIntoshStreet Metal FabricationsPavement Scraping 1964 Impala S.S.http://www.lowriderimpala.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Re my latest project
This was done in the Virgina area. Really nice people to deal with. I don't think it matters what you bring them. They don't seem to care. I would get on the web and do some searching. Make calls and hopefully you can find one around. Good luck. Guess whats going to happen to my car and utility trailers in the next couple of years when its time to refinish them. 8) JD - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 6:27 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Re my latest project > Hi again > Could I ask you wher you got the job done? In the LA area where I am living, the galvanizers are not really happy to work with car stuff. > Is there anybody out there knowing somebody in the Socal area with a good reputation? > > Hans > > > Heres my shiny newly galvinized frame i picked up yesterday woot! 8) > > > > JD > http://jdhalls.com/chevelle/frame/MVC-001F.JPG > http://jdhalls.com/chevelle/frame/MVC-002F.JPG > http://jdhalls.com/chevelle/frame/MVC-003F.JPG > http://jdhalls.com/chevelle/frame/MVC-004F.JPG > http://jdhalls.com/chevelle/frame/MVC-005F.JPG > > >
[Chevelle-list] Re my latest project
Hi again Could I ask you wher you got the job done? In the LA area where I am living, the galvanizers are not really happy to work with car stuff. Is there anybody out there knowing somebody in the Socal area with a good reputation? Hans Heres my shiny newly galvinized frame i picked up yesterday woot! 8) JD http://jdhalls.com/chevelle/frame/MVC-001F.JPG http://jdhalls.com/chevelle/frame/MVC-002F.JPG http://jdhalls.com/chevelle/frame/MVC-003F.JPG http://jdhalls.com/chevelle/frame/MVC-004F.JPG http://jdhalls.com/chevelle/frame/MVC-005F.JPG
Re: [Chevelle-list] Draglink
I have seen the same problem several times, usually the alignment solves the problem. D.R. Jones
Re: [Chevelle-list] my latest project
Title: Re: [Chevelle-list] my latest project I think there is something to “etch” the galvanizing to get the paint to stick, some mild form of Muratic acid or something... From: Tigergutt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 19:51:34 +0200 To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] my latest project I love galvanized parts, I use to galvanize some parts as well but mostly small brackets and bolts, I do like the idea of doing the whole frame and it will be fully protected inside out. Remember that you do need some special primer to make paint stick to it. Full Revs!!! :o) André -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JDHall Sent: 23. juli 2004 16:27 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] my latest project Heres my shiny newly galvinized frame i picked up yesterday woot! 8) JD http://jdhalls.com/chevelle/frame/MVC-001F.JPG http://jdhalls.com/chevelle/frame/MVC-002F.JPG http://jdhalls.com/chevelle/frame/MVC-003F.JPG http://jdhalls.com/chevelle/frame/MVC-004F.JPG http://jdhalls.com/chevelle/frame/MVC-005F.JPG - Original Message - From: Bill Bradley To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 9:32 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] my latest project hi gang yesterday i dropped my differential and removed my 37 year old rear springs and insulators and replaced them both with new insulators (ebay for $9.99 + shipping) and used springs (also from ebay for less than 20 dollars) the ride is 100% better, i still cant believe how smooth it rides. the suspension was in really bad shape when i got the car 2 years ago. i would bottom out on rough roads so i got some spring spreaders and used them on the front until i did the disk brake conversion earlier this year, i installed new(er) front springs at that time.i also had spring spreaders on the rear springs, it helped but still would drag on rough roads or speed bumps, nothing as bad as the sound of your flowmasters dragging bottom.It's hell working on a shoestring budget! anyway, just thought I'd post this to the group, its been kind of quiet lately. Hows everyone Else's projects going? would love to hear how everyone else is doing. Bill Bradley 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw?albumlist=2
Re: [Chevelle-list] Draglink
Same situ on my 65. I didn't build it originally but the power front disc brakes are off a later olds set-up, 70 I think, and I've got the same grease fitting problem. Take out the plugs, put in the fitting, grease, take out the fitting and plug it up til next time. Phil G. 65 SS In a message dated 7/25/2004 8:48:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "65ss.com" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >Today I finally finished installing the suspension in my '65. Two things bug me. >The drag link is VERY close to the frame. I think there is maybe a 1/16 inch >clearance. Also, the grease zerts for the inner tie rod ends hit the frame when >turning. I looked on my old drag link, and someone had put small caps in the holes. > So I greased the zerts, then put the old caps on the new tie rods which solved the >hitting issue. Does anyone else have this tight of tolerances? I did upgrade to '71 >brakes, and spindles, but this should not have affected the drag link position. > >Any comments appreciated. >Charles >--- >Check out my 502 powered '65 Malibu Super Sport Project >http://www.65ss.com > -- Phil G. 65 SS
Re: [Chevelle-list] Draglink
Charles, The clearance is very tight on the draglink. The grease fitting problem is because at some point someone has replaced the inner tie rods with incorrect ones. The originals had the grease fittings on the end of the tie rod. They are still available from Moog, but there are several numbers that fit that do not put the zerks in the right place. Mike - Original Message - From: 65ss.com To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2004 8:48 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Draglink Today I finally finished installing the suspension in my '65. Two things bug me. The drag link is VERY close to the frame. I think there is maybe a 1/16 inch clearance. Also, the grease zerts for the inner tie rod ends hit the frame when turning. I looked on my old drag link, and someone had put small caps in the holes. So I greased the zerts, then put the old caps on the new tie rods which solved the hitting issue. Does anyone else have this tight of tolerances? I did upgrade to '71 brakes, and spindles, but this should not have affected the drag link position. Any comments appreciated. Charles---Check out my 502 powered '65 Malibu Super Sport Projecthttp://www.65ss.com
