Re: [Chevelle-list] Paint Metal Flake

[Todd Gatesh]

- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 8:00 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Paint Metal Flake


> When I was a kid, Metal Flake paint was the rage for hot rods...What ever
> happened to it? I still see bass boats metal flake, but no cars. I see all
> the new pearlescent and other unique paints, but no metal flake!
>
> What kind of problems do you have with maintenance? Cost? Application?


Metal flake takes A LOT more work to hand sand after it has been applied.
I did a 68 Camaro while in high school with a black base and blue/green
metal flake on top.   It looked green/black during the day and blue/black at
night.   Kind of weird.

--Todd

Re: [Chevelle-list] Paint Metal Flake

[Rick Schaefer]

Dare to be different.   Check with a paint supplier on care & upkeep. 
  I wonder if the modern day paint compounds can't carry the
metalflake???   A good metalflake paint job sure looked good.


On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 22:06:19 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> I see metal flake on old carsthey are referred to as "lowriders"   
> -Original Message-
> From: Dan Mascheck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
> Sent: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 21:00:11 -0600
> Subject: [Chevelle-list] Paint Metal Flake
> 
> When I was a kid, Metal Flake paint was the rage for hot rods...What
> ever
happened to it? I still see bass boats metal flake, but no cars. I see
> all
the new pearlescent and other unique paints, but no metal flake!

What
> kind of problems do you have with maintenance? Cost? Application? I
want to
> repaint my Chevelle and was thinking about the old metal Flake as
> an
option!

I'm also wondering if anyone knows a good paint shop in Houston,
> TX
surrounding or the area!

 Dan Mascheck

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RE: [Chevelle-list] rollin' 12 bolt

[Dan Mascheck]

Graham,

I bought a 72 Chevelle on Ebay with a 12 bolt...I was told. Got it home to
find out it was a 10 bolt, but thought I could find a cheap used 12 bolt in
all the junk yards we have around Houston, TX.Boy was I wrong. I did
find one, but it was not cheap, and when we stripped the unit down...It was
not a posi unit...the axels were pitted, so I ended up with an expensive
case.

Well sand blasting and powder coating have made it look great again...A
new Eaton Posi with Richmond 3:73 gears...Two superior axels, not to mention
a new Aluminum housing cover and bearings and the likeI think it would
have been almost as cheap to buy a new unit from Currie or Moser!(GRIN)

  Dan Mascheck

-Original Message-
From: Graham Wooden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 8:11 PM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: [Chevelle-list] rollin' 12 bolt

I finally got my 12bolt to the house - it's on a home-made rolling platform;
easy to roll out and start on the clean-up and minor disassembly.

http://projectchevelle.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core:ShowItem&g2_itemId=
256

It's a 12bolt from a '66 SS.  It's a non-posi, and it appears to be around a
3.36 gearing (eye-ball count of the yoke turning). I haven't found the
axel/production number of it yet.

-Graham

67 Chevelle SS
http://projectchevelle.com/

Re: [Chevelle-list] Paint Metal Flake

[bad66chevelle454]

I see metal flake on old carsthey are referred to as "lowriders"   -Original Message-From: Dan Mascheck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netSent: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 21:00:11 -0600Subject: [Chevelle-list] Paint Metal Flake


When I was a kid, Metal Flake paint was the rage for hot rods...What ever
happened to it? I still see bass boats metal flake, but no cars. I see all
the new pearlescent and other unique paints, but no metal flake!

What kind of problems do you have with maintenance? Cost? Application? I
want to repaint my Chevelle and was thinking about the old metal Flake as an
option!

I'm also wondering if anyone knows a good paint shop in Houston, TX
surrounding or the  area!

  Dan Mascheck

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[Chevelle-list] Paint Metal Flake

[Dan Mascheck]

When I was a kid, Metal Flake paint was the rage for hot rods...What ever
happened to it? I still see bass boats metal flake, but no cars. I see all
the new pearlescent and other unique paints, but no metal flake!

What kind of problems do you have with maintenance? Cost? Application? I
want to repaint my Chevelle and was thinking about the old metal Flake as an
option!

I'm also wondering if anyone knows a good paint shop in Houston, TX
surrounding or the  area!

  Dan Mascheck

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Re: [Chevelle-list] BBC oil pans

[Fred Dowaliby]

Thanks Rick and Mike for your advice. I'm going to try a TIG weld 
repair. If that doesn't go as I hope, I think I will pull the engine 
and put it on a stand. I never like working under the car when I'm 
trying to finesse the pan gasket etc.

Fred
On Mar 29, 2005, at 8:22 PM, Rick Schaefer wrote:
I don't know nuthin but what I've read, but it seems the consensus has
been to pull the motor. If you do try to swap it with the motor
in-place,  try to rotate the engine so that the front crank throws are
up.   Gives you a little more clearance at the crossmember.  I once
ventured a guess as to what cylinder was firing when the front throws
are up ; and was completely wrong.  I'm sure someone on the list knows
for certain.
On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:22:01 -0500, Mike Holleman 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Fred, Either pan is fine, just be sure that if you go with a non 
stock pan,
you change to the correct oil pump pickup.  I have never had much luck
pulling oil pans on the car. It has always been much better for me to 
pull
the engine and work from a engine stand.
Good luck.
Mike Holleman
- Original Message -
From: "Fred Dowaliby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" 
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 3:51 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] BBC oil pans

Hi Folks,
Well, as I started my ('68 Chevelle based) truck up I was pleased to
see that the (new conversion) power steering worked fine, did not 
leak,
and did not make noise.

However, the pool of fluid directly under the bellhousing did get my
attention. Turns out the oil dipstick flange on the side of the pan 
was
leaking like a sieve. Time for a new pan.

This is for a '68 Chevelle-based street rod with a 454 engine and 
TH400
tranny.

My first concern is the  cross member. Should I lift the engine a few
inches or should I remove the tranny to slide out  the old pan and
insert the new one? Either way is going to be a lot of work for a
seemingly simple problem. If only that crossmember wasn't under the
pan.
Secondly, what pan will fit? I am looking at the Milidon and Moroso
replacement pans but would like to further upgrade since I am 
replacing
anyway. I am also concerned with  clearances.

Thanks in advance. I  appreciate any advice,
Fred Dowaliby



--
Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino

Re: [Chevelle-list] n/c, Dunlop 'treadheads'

[HarKemAsso]

In a message dated 3/29/2005 5:35:40 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:


Wonder if that would apply to a set of bald tires?? 

you mean "slicks"??

Re: [Chevelle-list] OT, but close..

[bad66chevelle454]

Rusty,
 
Doesnt your Chevelle deserve nothing but the best? lol :o)  -Original Message-From: Crazy Rusty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 18:15:30 -0800Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] OT, but close..






Can I use safeway select?  I like to keep the real stuff for meâ ;)
 




From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint HooperSent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 6:10 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] OT, but close..
 

If you don't have any baking soda handy,pouring Coke or Pepsi on the terminals will clean them.

Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm


- Original Message - 

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 

 



At first it sounded like a battery that took a dump on you, but if you tightened the battery connections, and it works fine, then it sounds to me like you have some dirty battery terminals. Thats usually how it is, works one minute, not the next. I'd clean those up really good(wire brush and baking soda) and it should be okay. 

RE: [Chevelle-list] OT, but close..

[Crazy Rusty]

Can I use safeway select?  I like to keep
the real stuff for me… ;)

 









From:
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Behalf Of Clint Hooper
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 6:10
PM
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 Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] OT,
but close..



 



If you don't have any baking soda handy,pouring Coke or
Pepsi on the terminals will clean them.





Clint Hooper
H&H Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm







- Original Message - 





From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]






 









At first it sounded like a battery that took a dump on you,
but if you tightened the battery connections, and it works fine, then it sounds
to me like you have some dirty battery terminals. Thats usually how it is,
works one minute, not the next. I'd clean those up really good(wire brush
and baking soda) and it should be okay. 

Re: [Chevelle-list] OT, but close..

[Clint Hooper]

ï


If you don't have any baking soda handy,pouring 
Coke or Pepsi on the terminals will clean them.
Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 
H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  
  
  At first it sounded like a battery that took a dump on you, but if you 
  tightened the battery connections, and it works fine, then it sounds to me 
  like you have some dirty battery terminals. Thats usually how it is, works one 
  minute, not the next. I'd clean those up really good(wire brush and 
  baking soda) and it should be 
okay. 

Re: [Chevelle-list] OT, but close..

[bad66chevelle454]

At first it sounded like a battery that took a dump on you, but if you tightened the battery connections, and it works fine, then it sounds to me like you have some dirty battery terminals. Thats usually how it is, works one minute, not the next. Id clean those up really good(wire brush and baking soda) and it should be okay.  -Original Message-From: Rick Schaefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:17:22 -0600Subject: Re: FW: [Chevelle-list] OT, but close..


Goblins??   April Fools is coming & someone wanted to check your sense
of humor.  :D


On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:20:24 -0800, Crazy Rusty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> 
> Ya so I went back out, opened the door, no powerâ  Opened the hood,
> tightened up the battery connections as tight as I could (barely moved) and
> then opened the door.. POWER!  Tried to start it, started fineâ  hmmm
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Crazy Rusty
> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:04 PM
> To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
> Subject: [Chevelle-list] OT, but close..
> 
> 
>  
> 
> Off Topic but I need to figure it out to get the car out of the way of my
> Chevelleâ so its close... anyone have any ideas???
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks!!
> JB
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
> From: Crazy Rusty 
> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:01 PM
> To: 'Bob' 
> Subject: Camaro
> 
>  
> 
> Hey Bob, wondering if you knew what this sounded like..
> TICKTICKTICKTICKTIIIâ no just kidding..
> 
>  
> 
> I went to start up the 85 camaro so I opened the door (noted the power was
> still on), turn the key halfway (noted the engine light and seat belt lights
> were bright), turned the key fully and nothing.  All power is gone, totally.
>  I left it for a few hours and then came back and the power was back on.  I
> put the drivers seat and lock cylinder back in (figured maybe a circuit
> wasn't completing because one or both of those were out).  Tried it again
> and again the power completely died.
> 
>  
> 
> Went out a few minutes ago, tried it, lost power.  Hooked up my jump starter
> and put it to 200Amp startfast and the power was back on immediately.  Tried
> to start and all I got was a bunch of ticking and the fan trying to move but
> not getting far, maybe a quarter of a rotation if that.  I kept doing it and
> eventually lost power WITH the jump starter hooked up.
> 
>  
> 
> I tried the jump starter thing because the battery was only showing 5.8 or
> something like that.  Now I can't figure it out.  It was fine for a long
> time until I took the drivers seat out and started messing with the drivers
> door.  Can you think of anything?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> JB


-- 
Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino

[Chevelle-list] OT: tankless water heater

[Michael Pell]

Anyone have any experience with tankless water heaters for the home?
Please email me off the list if you can provide any feedback.  I'm
considering one pretty strongly.
Thanks
Mike
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Re: [Chevelle-list] BBC oil pans

[Rick Schaefer]

I don't know nuthin but what I've read, but it seems the consensus has
been to pull the motor. If you do try to swap it with the motor
in-place,  try to rotate the engine so that the front crank throws are
up.   Gives you a little more clearance at the crossmember.  I once
ventured a guess as to what cylinder was firing when the front throws
are up ; and was completely wrong.  I'm sure someone on the list knows
for certain.


On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:22:01 -0500, Mike Holleman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Fred, Either pan is fine, just be sure that if you go with a non stock pan,
> you change to the correct oil pump pickup.  I have never had much luck
> pulling oil pans on the car. It has always been much better for me to pull
> the engine and work from a engine stand.
> Good luck.
> Mike Holleman
> - Original Message -
> From: "Fred Dowaliby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 3:51 PM
> Subject: [Chevelle-list] BBC oil pans
> 
> > Hi Folks,
> >
> > Well, as I started my ('68 Chevelle based) truck up I was pleased to
> > see that the (new conversion) power steering worked fine, did not leak,
> > and did not make noise.
> >
> > However, the pool of fluid directly under the bellhousing did get my
> > attention. Turns out the oil dipstick flange on the side of the pan was
> > leaking like a sieve. Time for a new pan.
> >
> > This is for a '68 Chevelle-based street rod with a 454 engine and TH400
> > tranny.
> >
> > My first concern is the  cross member. Should I lift the engine a few
> > inches or should I remove the tranny to slide out  the old pan and
> > insert the new one? Either way is going to be a lot of work for a
> > seemingly simple problem. If only that crossmember wasn't under the
> > pan.
> >
> > Secondly, what pan will fit? I am looking at the Milidon and Moroso
> > replacement pans but would like to further upgrade since I am replacing
> > anyway. I am also concerned with  clearances.
> >
> > Thanks in advance. I  appreciate any advice,
> >
> > Fred Dowaliby
> >
> >
> 
> 


-- 
Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino

Re: FW: [Chevelle-list] OT, but close..

[Rick Schaefer]

Goblins??   April Fools is coming & someone wanted to check your sense
of humor.  :D


On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:20:24 -0800, Crazy Rusty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> 
> Ya so I went back out, opened the door, no power…  Opened the hood,
> tightened up the battery connections as tight as I could (barely moved) and
> then opened the door.. POWER!  Tried to start it, started fine…  hmmm
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Crazy Rusty
> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:04 PM
> To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
> Subject: [Chevelle-list] OT, but close..
> 
> 
>  
> 
> Off Topic but I need to figure it out to get the car out of the way of my
> Chevelle… so its close... anyone have any ideas???
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks!!
> JB
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
> From: Crazy Rusty 
> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:01 PM
> To: 'Bob' 
> Subject: Camaro
> 
>  
> 
> Hey Bob, wondering if you knew what this sounded like..
> TICKTICKTICKTICKTIII… no just kidding..
> 
>  
> 
> I went to start up the 85 camaro so I opened the door (noted the power was
> still on), turn the key halfway (noted the engine light and seat belt lights
> were bright), turned the key fully and nothing.  All power is gone, totally.
>  I left it for a few hours and then came back and the power was back on.  I
> put the drivers seat and lock cylinder back in (figured maybe a circuit
> wasn't completing because one or both of those were out).  Tried it again
> and again the power completely died.
> 
>  
> 
> Went out a few minutes ago, tried it, lost power.  Hooked up my jump starter
> and put it to 200Amp startfast and the power was back on immediately.  Tried
> to start and all I got was a bunch of ticking and the fan trying to move but
> not getting far, maybe a quarter of a rotation if that.  I kept doing it and
> eventually lost power WITH the jump starter hooked up.
> 
>  
> 
> I tried the jump starter thing because the battery was only showing 5.8 or
> something like that.  Now I can't figure it out.  It was fine for a long
> time until I took the drivers seat out and started messing with the drivers
> door.  Can you think of anything?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> JB


-- 
Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino

Re: [Chevelle-list] Need good muffler tailpipe shop in DFW.

[Clint Hooper]

Can they build stainless exhaust systems? I've done 
some business with Texas Quality Exhausts in Houston but am trying to find 
something a little closer to me. TQE does high-end exhaust work in 
Corvettes,streetrods,musclecars,custom trucks,and other showcars. They build 
their own mufflers and tips,too. Anyone like that in the D/FW metro 
area?
Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 
H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Scott 
  Somers 
  
  Pronto Muffler on 75 just north of 544 on the 
  east side service road.  Did real good work on my 68 a couple of months 
  ago - new super 40's and 3" piping.  Reasonable prices and good clean 
  work.  They like hot rods.  A couple others were also there that 
  day.
   
  Scott
  Dallas
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
Dave 
Corgill 
To: The Chevelle Mailing List 

Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 1:24 
PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Need good 
muffler tailpipe shop in DFW.
Got a flowmaster 40 series muffler that has 
started a rattlein the muffler. On my 66 elky it needs replaced & 
the other onealso. So who do you recommend ? In the Dallas TX area? 

Re: [Chevelle-list] BBC oil pans

[Mike Holleman]

Fred, Either pan is fine, just be sure that if you go with a non stock pan,
you change to the correct oil pump pickup.  I have never had much luck
pulling oil pans on the car. It has always been much better for me to pull
the engine and work from a engine stand.
Good luck.
Mike Holleman
- Original Message - 
From: "Fred Dowaliby" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" 
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 3:51 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] BBC oil pans


> Hi Folks,
>
> Well, as I started my ('68 Chevelle based) truck up I was pleased to
> see that the (new conversion) power steering worked fine, did not leak,
> and did not make noise.
>
> However, the pool of fluid directly under the bellhousing did get my
> attention. Turns out the oil dipstick flange on the side of the pan was
> leaking like a sieve. Time for a new pan.
>
> This is for a '68 Chevelle-based street rod with a 454 engine and TH400
> tranny.
>
> My first concern is the  cross member. Should I lift the engine a few
> inches or should I remove the tranny to slide out  the old pan and
> insert the new one? Either way is going to be a lot of work for a
> seemingly simple problem. If only that crossmember wasn't under the
> pan.
>
> Secondly, what pan will fit? I am looking at the Milidon and Moroso
> replacement pans but would like to further upgrade since I am replacing
> anyway. I am also concerned with  clearances.
>
> Thanks in advance. I  appreciate any advice,
>
> Fred Dowaliby
>
>

FW: [Chevelle-list] OT, but close..

[Crazy Rusty]

Ya so I went back out, opened the door, no
power…  Opened the hood, tightened up the battery connections as
tight as I could (barely moved) and then opened the door.. POWER!  Tried
to start it, started fine…  hmmm

 

 

 









From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Crazy Rusty
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:04
PM
To: 'The
 Chevelle Mailing List'
Subject: [Chevelle-list] OT, but
close..



 

Off Topic but I need to figure it out to
get the car out of the way of my Chevelle… so its close... anyone have
any ideas???

 

Thanks!!
JB

 









From: Crazy Rusty 
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:01
PM
To: 'Bob’ 
Subject: Camaro



 

Hey Bob, wondering if you knew what this sounded like..
TICKTICKTICKTICKTIII… no just kidding..

 

I went to start up the 85 camaro so I opened the door (noted
the power was still on), turn the key halfway (noted the engine light and seat
belt lights were bright), turned the key fully and nothing.  All power is
gone, totally.  I left it for a few hours and then came back and the power
was back on.  I put the drivers seat and lock cylinder back in (figured
maybe a circuit wasn’t completing because one or both of those were
out).  Tried it again and again the power completely died.

 

Went out a few minutes ago, tried it, lost power. 
Hooked up my jump starter and put it to 200Amp startfast and the power was back
on immediately.  Tried to start and all I got was a bunch of ticking and
the fan trying to move but not getting far, maybe a quarter of a rotation if
that.  I kept doing it and eventually lost power WITH the jump starter
hooked up.

 

I tried the jump starter thing because the battery was only
showing 5.8 or something like that.  Now I can’t figure it
out.  It was fine for a long time until I took the drivers seat out and
started messing with the drivers door.  Can you think of anything?

 

Thanks,

JB

[Chevelle-list] OT, but close..

[Crazy Rusty]

Off Topic but I need to figure it out to
get the car out of the way of my Chevelle… so its close... anyone have
any ideas???

 

Thanks!!
JB

 









From: Crazy Rusty 
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:01
PM
To: 'Bob’ 
Subject: Camaro



 

Hey Bob, wondering if you knew what this sounded like..
TICKTICKTICKTICKTIII… no just kidding..

 

I went to start up the 85 camaro so I opened the door (noted
the power was still on), turn the key halfway (noted the engine light and seat belt
lights were bright), turned the key fully and nothing.  All power is gone,
totally.  I left it for a few hours and then came back and the power was
back on.  I put the drivers seat and lock cylinder back in (figured maybe
a circuit wasn’t completing because one or both of those were out). 
Tried it again and again the power completely died.

 

Went out a few minutes ago, tried it, lost power. 
Hooked up my jump starter and put it to 200Amp startfast and the power was back
on immediately.  Tried to start and all I got was a bunch of ticking and
the fan trying to move but not getting far, maybe a quarter of a rotation if
that.  I kept doing it and eventually lost power WITH the jump starter
hooked up.

 

I tried the jump starter thing because the battery was only
showing 5.8 or something like that.  Now I can’t figure it
out.  It was fine for a long time until I took the drivers seat out and
started messing with the drivers door.  Can you think of anything?

 

Thanks,

JB

RE: [Chevelle-list] n/c, Dunlop 'treadheads'

[John Nasta]

When the steel belts start fraying and poking through you really have
something to worry about.

John Nasta



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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brian Knight
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 6:30 PM
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] n/c, Dunlop 'treadheads'

Wonder if that would apply to a set of bald tires?? I know some of us have
had that hair style for years.

  Brian

RE: [Chevelle-list] n/c, Dunlop 'treadheads'

[Richard M. Pruett]

Thay would just use a Sharpie and draw it 
on!!
 
 On 3/29/2005 6:30:17 PM, chevelle-list@chevelles.net 
wrote:> Wonder if that would apply to a set of bald tires?? I know some 
of us have> > had that hair style for years.> > 
Brian> > > > > >From: "Dave Studly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> 
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED],The Chevelle 
Mailing List> >> 
>To: "Chevelle-List@Chevelles.Net" 
> 
>Subject: [Chevelle-list] n/c, Dunlop 'treadheads'> >Date: Tue, 29 
Mar 2005 14:53:31 -0500> >> >Become a Dunlop 'treadhead' for 
a chance to win tires.> >> >> >> 
>http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050329/cltu042.html?.v=4> >> 
>> >> >What will they think of next?> >> 
>> >> >-Dave> >> >> 
>> > 
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RE: [Chevelle-list] door lock has a mind of its own

[John Nasta]

Thanks for the
suggestions on and off list. I guess the thing to do is take it apart, poke
around for obvious problems, and lubricate everything.

 

John Nasta

 

 

RE: [Chevelle-list] n/c, Dunlop 'treadheads'

[Brian Knight]

Wonder if that would apply to a set of bald tires?? I know some of us have 
had that hair style for years.

 Brian


From: "Dave Studly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED],The Chevelle Mailing List 

To: "Chevelle-List@Chevelles.Net" 
Subject: [Chevelle-list] n/c, Dunlop 'treadheads'
Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 14:53:31 -0500

Become a Dunlop 'treadhead' for a chance to win tires.

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050329/cltu042.html?.v=4

What will they think of next?

-Dave

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Re: [Chevelle-list] door lock has a mind of its own

[Zieg72]

Just a guess but the part that goes on the door lock 
that the little clip holds on may be the wrong one or is 
binding.

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  John Nasta 
  
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 3:39 
  PM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] door lock has a 
  mind of its own
  
  
  Every once in a while 
  my driver's door lock stops working properly, and then magically it fixes 
  itself.
   
  The 
  symptom of the non-function is that when you turn the key to lock it and then 
  turn the key back to take the key out of the lock, it unlocks. Likewise, if 
  you turn the key to unlock it and then turn back to release the key, it locks 
  again.
   
  This 
  is just a minor nuisance because I can open the door with the key still in the 
  lock and then take the key out, and I don’t really need the key to lock it. 
  Also, the problem seems to come and go. However, if anybody has some insight 
  on what might be causing it, I'd like to try to fix 
  it.
   
  Thanks,
  John 
  Nasta
   
   
  
  

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[Chevelle-list] door lock has a mind of its own

[John Nasta]

Every once in a while my driver's door
lock stops working properly, and then magically it fixes itself.

 

The symptom
of the non-function is that when you turn the key to lock it and then turn the
key back to take the key out of the lock, it unlocks. Likewise, if you turn the
key to unlock it and then turn back to release the key, it locks again.

 

This is just
a minor nuisance because I can open the door with the key still in the lock and
then take the key out, and I don’t really need the key to lock it. Also, the
problem seems to come and go. However, if anybody has some insight on what
might be causing it, I'd like to try to fix it.

 

Thanks,

John Nasta

 

 

[Chevelle-list] BBC oil pans

[Fred Dowaliby]

Hi Folks,
Well, as I started my ('68 Chevelle based) truck up I was pleased to 
see that the (new conversion) power steering worked fine, did not leak, 
and did not make noise.

However, the pool of fluid directly under the bellhousing did get my 
attention. Turns out the oil dipstick flange on the side of the pan was 
leaking like a sieve. Time for a new pan.

This is for a '68 Chevelle-based street rod with a 454 engine and TH400 
tranny.

My first concern is the  cross member. Should I lift the engine a few 
inches or should I remove the tranny to slide out  the old pan and 
insert the new one? Either way is going to be a lot of work for a 
seemingly simple problem. If only that crossmember wasn't under the 
pan.

Secondly, what pan will fit? I am looking at the Milidon and Moroso 
replacement pans but would like to further upgrade since I am replacing 
anyway. I am also concerned with  clearances.

Thanks in advance. I  appreciate any advice,
Fred Dowaliby

[Chevelle-list] n/c, Dunlop 'treadheads'

[Dave Studly]

Become a Dunlop ‘treadhead’ for a chance to win
tires.

 

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050329/cltu042.html?.v=4

 

What will they think of next?

 

-Dave

 

Re: [Chevelle-list] Need good muffler tailpipe shop in DFW.

[Scott Somers]

I think the 40's were around $250 installed on 
the existing tubing on the 396 and then later ( 100 miles)  after the 
468 was put in they repiped it all the way back with 3" tube from the 
new headers, replumbed up the electric cut-outs portion, reused the still new 
40's and took it back to the rear bumper ( over the rear end with 3" 
is a hoot) ...seems that tab was in the $250 to $300 range.  The 
468 sure liked the 3" better than  the 
2 1/4" straws.  They even opened up the 40's 
inlet and outlet to flow the 3".  Some might not do that as it took an 
extra 2 minutes.
 
They did a good job.   Whatever my 
next hot rod is they will surely do the intestional work on it as well.  
 
 
Scott
Dallas
 
 

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Larry 
  Shouse 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 2:43 
PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Need good 
  muffler tailpipe shop in DFW.
  
  Scott,
   
  What did you have to pay them?
   
  Thanks,
  Larry
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
Scott 
Somers 
To: The Chevelle Mailing List 

Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 3:28 
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Need good 
muffler tailpipe shop in DFW.

Pronto Muffler on 75 just north of 544 on the 
east side service road.  Did real good work on my 68 a couple of months 
ago - new super 40's and 3" piping.  Reasonable prices and good clean 
work.  They like hot rods.  A couple others were also there that 
day.
 
Scott
Dallas

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Dave 
  Corgill 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  
  Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 1:24 
  PM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] Need good 
  muffler tailpipe shop in DFW.
  Got a flowmaster 40 series muffler that has 
  started a rattlein the muffler. On my 66 elky it needs replaced & 
  the other onealso. So who do you recommend ? In the Dallas TX area? 
  

RE: [Chevelle-list] ISC Racers Tape

[Chuck Speake]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Chuck 
Glen Ellyn

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 7:35 AM
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: [Chevelle-list] ISC Racers Tape

 I don't remember who sent the email about just getting his chevelle painted
and wanted to protect it from stones etc, But I just recvd Summitt's new
catalog, and located in the tool section they advertise this "ISC Racers"
tape as a Polyurethane protective tape against rocks, stones etc. It's about
$30 a roll.


Terry S. Hodges
ACES #5982

[Chevelle-list] ISC Racers Tape

[hauge3]

 I don't remember who sent the email about just getting his chevelle painted 
and wanted to protect it from stones etc, But I just recvd Summitt's new 
catalog, and located in the tool section they advertise this "ISC Racers" tape 
as a Polyurethane protective tape against rocks, stones etc. It's about $30 a 
roll.


Terry S. Hodges
ACES #5982

Re: [Chevelle-list] Rear main seal

[tigergutt]

Herb,

A is the oil side, I use a thin layer of silicone on the backsides (where they 
seats
in the block and on the main cap) and at the ends (where the two halves meet) 
and
then grease on the lips (hehe) guys, that is were the seal contacts the crank.

ciao
André

> Another vote for A
>
>
> On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 22:09:03 -0600, Dale <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> "A" side...
>>
>> Dale
>> -Original Message-
>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Herb Lumpp
>> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 8:08 PM
>> To: The Chevelle Mailing List
>> Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Rear main seal
>>
>> Hi Dale,
>>
>> Can you look at this link and tell me which side (A or B) faces the front of
>> the engine?  Thanks.
>>
>> http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/Rear_main.htm
>>
>> Herb
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dale
>> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 6:33 PM
>> To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
>> Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Rear main seal
>>
>> Herb,
>>
>> Chilton's says...lip faces to front to engine.  And, do not get oil on the
>> glue-treated parting line surfaces, lubricant should only go on the lip.
>>
>> Dale McIntosh
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Herb Lumpp
>> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 5:01 PM
>> To: Chevelle List
>> Subject: [Chevelle-list] Rear main seal
>>
>> Does anyone know which side of the rear main seal goes towards the front of
>> the engine (the oil side)?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Herb Lumpp
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Rick Schaefer
> 72 TPI El Camino
>
>

Re: [Chevelle-list] Rear main seal

[tigergutt]

Herb,

A is the oil side, I use a thin layer of silicone on the backsides (where they 
seats
in the block and on the main cap) and at the ends (where the two halves meet) 
and
then grease on the lips (hehe) guys, that is were the seal contacts the crank.

ciao
André

> Another vote for A
>
>
> On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 22:09:03 -0600, Dale <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> "A" side...
>>
>> Dale
>> -Original Message-
>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Herb Lumpp
>> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 8:08 PM
>> To: The Chevelle Mailing List
>> Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Rear main seal
>>
>> Hi Dale,
>>
>> Can you look at this link and tell me which side (A or B) faces the front of
>> the engine?  Thanks.
>>
>> http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/Rear_main.htm
>>
>> Herb
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dale
>> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 6:33 PM
>> To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
>> Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Rear main seal
>>
>> Herb,
>>
>> Chilton's says...lip faces to front to engine.  And, do not get oil on the
>> glue-treated parting line surfaces, lubricant should only go on the lip.
>>
>> Dale McIntosh
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Herb Lumpp
>> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 5:01 PM
>> To: Chevelle List
>> Subject: [Chevelle-list] Rear main seal
>>
>> Does anyone know which side of the rear main seal goes towards the front of
>> the engine (the oil side)?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Herb Lumpp
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Rick Schaefer
> 72 TPI El Camino
>
>

RE: [Chevelle-list] EFI update, it runs! (long)

[Dave Studly]

The TPI is a mish-mash of pieces.  Base and plenum came from Carlisle,
runners came for free from a friend, throttle body and fuel rails came from
a guy on thirdgen.org

The biggest problem I have is that the intake base is from an '87-newer
F-body engine with the center pair of bolt holes at 72 degrees, instead of
90 degress (to intake face).  I tried slotting the holes with my die
grinder, but was unhappy with the results.  I either need a Corvette intake,
or an 85-86 F-body intake.

Funny you mention how it might do on a 327, as that is where my TPI is
likely to end up -- in my dad's '63 Vette.  I don't if I'll get that far
this summer, though.

-Dave


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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 12:57 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] EFI update, it runs! (long)

What did the TPI set-up come off of,Dave? Wonder how well it would work on a
327.
Clint Hooper
H&H Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
- Original Message - 
From: "Dave Studly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>


> I've only had it running with the Stealth Ram.  I have enough parts to
> assemble a TPI, but ultimately decided that it would be a restriction on
my
> 406.
>
> -Dave
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> Hey Dave... have you fired up the motor with the stealth ram on it and the
> tpi? Cyrious about your impressions on the stealth ram as it is one of the
> ways I am looking for my own efi setup.
>
> Mike
>
>
>
>