Re: [Chevelle-list] help!
At 01:58 AM 8/22/2004, James Strunk wrote:
Hey; list members,,we, the wife I, have owned a 1970 S.S.since Aug. of
71,,here's my problem,,in driving our other various vehicles over the
last few years,I've got to the point, where I just don't like the factory
front bucket seats,,after sitting in the newer bucket seats of our other
vehicles,, I can't stand the SS's bucket seats,,has anybody installed
different seats in their chevelle,,if so what vehicle did they factory
come out of,,was it a direct fit,,or was there some modifying to get it
done ?? help I'm almost to the point of selling or trading,,,don't
show this to my wife, I'll be dead tomorrow.
{{
My suggestion is to look around at the various Cruise ins and check out the
seats used in various
street rods etc... a few years ago Fierro seats were big in 34 Fords
etc...all re upholstered...of course
but I now see some with 4 individual swivel seats out of vans...
Who knows... ?
Bob GRiffiths
Re: [Chevelle-list] help!
James, Have you considered having your seats redone? With new springs and
foam over new covers you would not believe how much better they sit.
Mike Holleman
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] help!
At 01:58 AM 8/22/2004, James Strunk wrote:
Hey; list members,,we, the wife I, have owned a 1970 S.S.since Aug. of
71,,here's my problem,,in driving our other various vehicles over the
last few years,I've got to the point, where I just don't like the factory
front bucket seats,,after sitting in the newer bucket seats of our other
vehicles,, I can't stand the SS's bucket seats,,has anybody installed
different seats in their chevelle,,if so what vehicle did they factory
come out of,,was it a direct fit,,or was there some modifying to get it
done ?? help I'm almost to the point of selling or trading,,,don't
show this to my wife, I'll be dead tomorrow.
{{
My suggestion is to look around at the various Cruise ins and check out
the
seats used in various
street rods etc... a few years ago Fierro seats were big in 34 Fords
etc...all re upholstered...of course
but I now see some with 4 individual swivel seats out of vans...
Who knows... ?
Bob GRiffiths
RE: [Chevelle-list] help!
James, Check this out; http://procarbyscat.com/ Rich -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of James StrunkSent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 1:59 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-list] help! Hey; list members,,we, the wife I, have owned a 1970 S.S.since Aug. of 71,,here's my problem,,in driving our othervarious vehicles over the last few years,I've got to the point, where I just don't like the factory front bucket seats,,after sitting in the newer bucket seats of our other vehicles,, I can't stand the SS's bucket seats,,has anybody installed different seats in their chevelle,,if so what vehicle did they factory come out of,,was it a direct fit,,or was there some modifying to get it done ??help I'm almost to the point of selling or trading,,,don't show this to my wife, I'll be dead tomorrow. Blue Gradient.jpg
Re: [Chevelle-list] help!
I installed Corbeau seats. They come with bases that bolt in the stock position. They look good but are pretty hard. I couldn't afford Recaro. http://racing-seats-usa.com Larry Williams 65 SS - Original Message - From: James Strunk To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 10:58 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] help! Hey; list members,,we, the wife I, have owned a 1970 S.S.since Aug. of 71,,here's my problem,,in driving our othervarious vehicles over the last few years,I've got to the point, where I just don't like the factory front bucket seats,,after sitting in the newer bucket seats of our other vehicles,, I can't stand the SS's bucket seats,,has anybody installed different seats in their chevelle,,if so what vehicle did they factory come out of,,was it a direct fit,,or was there some modifying to get it done ??help I'm almost to the point of selling or trading,,,don't show this to my wife, I'll be dead tomorrow.
Re: [Chevelle-list] help!
I installed seats from a late model firebird in my elky. The biggest problem is the floor pan. On our cars, the floor pan is very uneven, I had to make 3 different height spacers to get them level. After that, you need to remember to reinforce the floor pan so the mount bolts don't pull loose in an accident. rick schaefer 72 El camino http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/rick/elcamino17.jpg ACES #00140 Team Chevelle #00038 Please note: message attached ---BeginMessage--- Hey; list members,,we, the wife I, have owned a 1970 S.S.since Aug. of 71,,here's my problem,,in driving our othervarious vehicles over the last few years,I've got to the point, where I just don't like the factory front bucket seats,,after sitting in the newer bucket seats of our other vehicles,, I can't stand the SS's bucket seats,,has anybody installed different seats in their chevelle,,if so what vehicle did they factory come out of,,was it a direct fit,,or was there some modifying to get it done ??help I'm almost to the point of selling or trading,,,don't show this to my wife, I'll be dead tomorrow. Blue Gradient.jpg---End Message---
[Chevelle-list] rim paint
Anybody know the paint NUMBER for the paint needed for 71 Chevelle rims (it's a special gray). I know they sell it by the can in catalogs,but we have a friend who will mix up the paint to spray it ourselves, but we need the ID #. By the way, ourTOTAL restoration is coming along, slow but steady. The frame as well as other underside parts have been sand blasted and painted.We were surprised to find out the rear end was not posi. It's been worked on, but now we have to add the posi unit. The motor has been worked on(ask my husband for details, cuz I don't know - supposed to be over 500 HP) and is progressing well too. My husband is gonna try to get the body work completed before the weather changes so he can paint it before winter. I am HOPING it will be ready to go in the spring as we'll work on the interior over the winter. Went to a big car show in Valpo today and got a cowl induction hood. We havethe original super sporthood for sale for$275 if anybodyneeds one (71 Chevelle). Thanks
[Chevelle-list] body
I am restoring a 67 Chevelle and I am looking for a place to have the body acid dipped. Does anybody know where I can get that done.
[Chevelle-list] HP?
Is there a rule of thumb of added HP from Headers, Air gap intakes,? Thanks Jack's 66 Jack Thorpe [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-list] body
Where do you live ? Rick
[Chevelle-list] Curb weight:
Hello Everyone, I just bought a 1968 El Camino BBfrom Missouri,(MO does not require the weight on their registrations) I need the curb weight for New York State to register it. A friend of minehas a 1970 SS El Camino that weighs in at#4105. Just wondering if any one out there has that information for a 1968 El Camino. Thanks in advance. Regards, Ken
[Chevelle-list] Vandalized!!!
My Chevelle was vandalized last night. I didn't care that they stole all the loose stuff and I am grateful the stereo and speakers were still in place, they could have done some real damage getting them out. What really gets me is that these little jerks lit fireworks off INSIDE THE CAR! I thank God the whole car didn't burn up asit possibly could have. It burned the seats, the floor andthe aftermarket gauges. It left behind that burned smoke residue and melted plastic where they finally burned out so it melded into the seats. It might have been smoke bombs, I dont know. There was one left in there that didn't go off and I am really glad it didn't as it looked like it would have done some real damage, again ... thank you Lord! Obviously it was some really dumb kids and I don't think it was personal but it really irritates me to get violated like this. That was one of the really nice parts of my Chevelle, a near perfect original interior. I got most of it cleaned up OK but the front bench seat is ruined and so are the gauge faces. Obviously I am going to have to change some things around here in the area of security. Thanks for listening!!! Darren
RE: [Chevelle-list] Curb weight:
Published curb weight (empty vehicle ready to drive plus weights of gasoline and water) is listedby GM as 3675 for a 13880 (SS big block) 1968 El Camino. Options such as TH400, A/C, buckets, p/s, etc will add weight. Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41 DalesPlace My 67 El Camino ChevelleStuff Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles MidwestChevelles Midwest Chevelle Show Information I've stopped 17,350 spam messages. You can too!One month FREE spam protection at www.cloudmark.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken LongSent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 9:28 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-list] Curb weight: Hello Everyone, I just bought a 1968 El Camino BBfrom Missouri,(MO does not require the weight on their registrations) I need the curb weight for New York State to register it. A friend of minehas a 1970 SS El Camino that weighs in at#4105. Just wondering if any one out there has that information for a 1968 El Camino. Thanks in advance. Regards, Ken
Re: [Chevelle-list] Vandalized!!!
Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Lets hope everything turns for the better.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Vandalized!!!
real sorry to hear that, hope they catch the bastards!"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Chevelle was vandalized last night. I didn't care that they stole all the loose stuff and I am grateful the stereo and speakers were still in place, they could have done some real damage getting them out. What really gets me is that these little jerks lit fireworks off INSIDE THE CAR! I thank God the whole car didn't burn up asit possibly could have. It burned the seats, the floor andthe aftermarket gauges. It left behind that burned smoke residue and melted plastic where they finally burned out so it melded into the seats. It might have been smoke bombs, I dont know. There was one left in there that didn't go off and I am really glad it didn't as it looked like it would have done some real damage, again ... thank you Lord! Obviously it was some really dumb kids and I don't think it was personal but it really irritates me to get violated like this. That was one of the really nice parts of my Chevelle, a near perfect original interior. I got most of it cleaned up OK but the front bench seat is ruined and so are the gauge faces. Obviously I am going to have to change some things around here in the area of security. Thanks for listening!!! Darren
