RE: [Chevelle-list] camaro article - ignore
Yeah, sometime color coding is not enough, at least in telecom stuff where it's possible to have a hundred wires. Sometime it's impractical to try and have leads for an ohmmeter at each end. I've sort of wanted a tone generator for my 'work' toolbox but never had to use one enough to justify it. I never really thought about using it for car wiring. Maybe I can justify one now. :-) -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 11:58 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] camaro article - ignore Uncrunk? Apostrophe D? Man this is confusing stuff... Thanks Dave. I guess when color-coding is not enough, you can always tone. Why not use an ohmmeter? John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Crazy Rusty Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 9:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] camaro article - ignore Hey Dave knew what I was talking about! I figured everyone toned (tone'd, audibly verified) their wires when troubleshooting... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Studly Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 6:30 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] camaro article - ignore In telecom and networking, 'toning' a wire can be used to identify ends of wires in multi-wire cabling. A signal generator is hooked to one end, and a probe is used to pickup the signal at the other end, resulting in a repeating tone being generated from the signal. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Knight Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 9:05 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] camaro article - ignore John, I think that is when you have two wires and you uncrunk one of them. From: John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] camaro article - ignore Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 20:35:04 -0400 Toned? Never heard that one before. _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
[Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question
I'm getting ready to strip my console and redo it. everyone say to use Easy-Off oven cleaner to remove any old paint. They say it wont melt the plastic. Has anyone used this and will it do any damage to the chrome? Rocky A Man And His Chevelle, It's A Beautiful Thing!! Mid America Chevelle Club http://macc.chevelles.net Member #220 Team Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com Member #1530 MY66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Age of the Chevelle owners
- Original Message - Hi, Maybe we can start a poll of how many el Co owners have mullets?? Just kidding!! Gene Hey I represent that statement.:) . I have to admit I did have a Mullet... not long as the one portrayed in the movie Joe Dirt . But a MULLET none the less Guilty as Charged... :)
Re: [Chevelle-list] Age of the Chevelle owners
Well Dan, I must try to get on to Dr' Phil's or Ophra's show because I have 2 64's one conv and on HT SS and a addiction to El Camono's a two time looser.. by modern day standards.:( Wayne - Original Message - From: Daniel De Smet To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 3:44 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Age of the Chevelle owners If you think a 68 is a redheaded stepchild, try owning a 64. You hardly see them and parts are not as available for them as they are the 68. I just wish I had my 68 Chevelle or my 68 El Camino back again. Dan Kinda surprised to see so many 68 owners on the List. For too many years,that year has kinda been looked down upon as the redheaded stepchild.
RE: [Chevelle-list] Assembly manual
Tom, According to a noted restorer, the base-line of Sport is on the same horizontal plane as the 2nd from bottom trim strip on the tail light and 1 1/8 inboard of the body seam. See the bottom of this page http://www.chevelleinfo.com/body/emblems/emblems.htm for details. Theres nothing in the AIM that Ive found but the source does many fine restorations and Id go with his measurements Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 Chevelle Facts CD in progress ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 12:13 AM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Assembly manual Hey Dale, I'm having to figure out exactly where to put the Super Sport on the rear quarter too..did you ever figure it out? thanks, tom p
Re: [Chevelle-list] Age of the Chevelle owners
you mean Oprah and Dr Phill got new shows on speed tv ? i wonder what Jerry Springer drives?Wayne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well Dan, I must try to get on to Dr' Phil's or Ophra's show because I have 2 64's one conv and on HT SS and a addiction to El Camono's a two time looser.. by modern day standards.:( Wayne - Original Message - From: Daniel De Smet To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 3:44 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Age of the Chevelle owners If you think a 68 is a redheaded stepchild, try owning a 64. You hardly see them and parts are not as available for them as they are the 68. I just wish I had my 68 Chevelle or my 68 El Camino back again. Dan Kinda surprised to see so many 68 owners on the List. For too many years,that year has kinda been looked down upon as the redheaded stepchild.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Z16
Bill L. sent us this link the other day. The write up the Z16 said it was the first of two prototypes. Do a car search putting in Chevelle and you will come right to it. Krister http://www.mecumauction.com/auctions/consign_list.html?CART=111453844718502771AUCTION_ID=SC0505 Bob: Yes and from what I read it is Uno Numero. They don't get any better than that. Send me some pictures of the new ride when it arrives. Larry (Z)
Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question
I used a sand blaster on mine. It took all paint of the plastic and left the natural grain finish on. Very pleased with the results. Danrocky hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm getting ready to strip my console and redo it.everyone say to use Easy-Off oven cleaner to removeany old paint. They say it wont melt the plastic. Hasanyone used this and will it do any damage to thechrome?RockyA Man And His Chevelle,It's A Beautiful Thing!!Mid America Chevelle Club http://macc.chevelles.netMember #220Team Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com Member #1530MY66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] New2List
You can never leave the list. Right, everyone? lol mike f --- bob howard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I second Larry's statement , welcome.This list has helped me a bunch alot of knowledge on here. Bob, in Okla. ---Original Message--- From: The Chevelle Mailing List Date: 04/26/05 22:59:38 To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] New2List Hi everyone my name is eddie and I am new to the list and I'm from california, san jose. I came about this site in searching for chevelle discussion lists to get information on certain topics on chevelles. I have recently bought my first musclecar: 1970 chevy chevelle, 350, primered, automatic. I'm trying to get valuable information from anyone because I'm new to all areas of this car so I don't know much about it and a lot about cars in general. -- ___ Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://promo.mail.com/adsfreejump.htm __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Chevelle-list] removing paint from plastic
This is from Team Chevelle P._. : The interior of my 1967 has been repainted once. Most of the interior plastic pieces were repainted. My primary concern is the console because it has already been repainted once. The grain is not as pronounced as it was originally, and I am concerned that it will be noticeably less so after painting it again. Besides that, I have already run into problems repainting the metal pieces because the repainting was with enamel and not lacquer. I had paint wrinkling problems even after priming over the old finish. I am concerned that I will run into the same problem on the console, so I would like to strip it first if possible. D._. : Easy Off Oven Cleaner is what a lot of model car guys use, so it should work. You may want to use spray dye instead of paint on the plastic parts. I used dye on my plastic kick panels. The dye soaks in better and makes it look like it was molded in that color and not painted. J.S. : Conventional paint strippers used in auto paint processes will ruin most plastics. There are a few dry strippers on the market that can be used on plastics, but they may also deteriorate the integrity of the plastic. I have used Dow as well as Easy Off oven cleaners to remove paint from plastics. Both products work extremely well. Be sure to wear the latex gloves since these products are tough on the skin. Spray on an ample amount of foam and the paint tends to melt away. Use soapy hot water with a Scotch-Brite pad to get the paint completely out of the grain. Let the console air dry for at least a week and then begin the re-paint process. http://www.chevelles.com/archive/files/ezoff.html __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] New2List
i'd rather drive a F*rd!mike f [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can never leave the list. Right, everyone? lolmike f --- bob howard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: "I second Larry's statement , welcome".This list has helped me a bunch alot of knowledge on here. Bob, in Okla. ---Original Message--- From: The Chevelle Mailing List Date: 04/26/05 22:59:38 To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] New2List Hi everyone my name is eddie and I am new to the list and I'm from california, san jose. I came about this site in searching for chevelle discussion lists to get information on certain topics on chevelles. I have recently bought my first musclecar: 1970 chevy chevelle, 350, primered, automatic. I'm trying to get valuable information from anyone because I'm new to all areas of this car so I don't know much about it and a lot about cars in general. --___ Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://promo.mail.com/adsfreejump.htm __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Chevelle-list] 2 door wagon
i have a 1965 chevelle 2 door wangon for sale. needs most everything. contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question
a glass bead blaster works real well on delicate parts. glass beads do not pit like sand dose - Original Message - From: Dan To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 12:09 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question I used a sand blaster on mine. It took all paint of the plastic and left the natural grain finish on. Very pleased with the results. Danrocky hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm getting ready to strip my console and redo it.everyone say to use Easy-Off oven cleaner to removeany old paint. They say it wont melt the plastic. Hasanyone used this and will it do any damage to thechrome?RockyA Man And His Chevelle,It's A Beautiful Thing!!Mid America Chevelle Club http://macc.chevelles.netMember #220Team Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com Member #1530MY66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Dan
Re: Re: [Chevelle-list] Good Stories about cars
From: Rick Schaefer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well I'm not sure if the story is good, but the outcome was!Glad the chevelle you survived to ride another day. And you are about the first person I ever heard say that a stock chevelle handled. I'l agree to adequate :D . It's all that understeer. scrubs off enough speed to stop an ocean liner! ; ) Think of all the after market suspension stuff that's come out in the last 10 years or so. For 40 year old cars! I've even looked into SCCA as a place to run my 64. There's at least two classes for A body cars. My wallet won't allow that with two kids going thru college. Maybe when I'm older! :o Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA
[Chevelle-list] heat/air
Can't anyone help me out here??? About 4 years ago I tore my '66 down to rebuild. When I took the heater/air conditioning cables apart I marked everything and drew a diagram how it all went back together. Well, I lost the diagram some where and now I'm stuck. The cables are marked but without the diagram it's of no use because the cables are of different lengths and need to go to certain levers and hook to certain levers on the heat/air box. My assembly manual is of no help. Can anyone help me out here? Is there a link that has a picture or can someone send me a diagram? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Below is my address if you have a diagram you can send. Thanks for any help. I'm dead in the water right now. [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Chevelle-list] '70-'76 El Camino 350 for sale
For anyone interested, I have a 350 for sale, casting #3970014, that I was told came out of an El Camino. The casting date on the block dates it to '70-'76 w/a 2 or 4 barrel carb. Asking $150. If interested in more info/pics, please shoot me an email. Thanks! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question
If you can use Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), it is even more gentle, and usually can get it in 50lb bags at SAMS or a feed store. I've seen people blast the paint off of a coke can with it. Charles www.65ss.com - Original Message - From: chevy To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 1:56 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question a glass bead blaster works real well on delicate parts. glass beads do not pit like sand dose - Original Message - From: Dan To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 12:09 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question I used a sand blaster on mine. It took all paint of the plastic and left the natural grain finish on. Very pleased with the results. Danrocky hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm getting ready to strip my console and redo it.everyone say to use Easy-Off oven cleaner to removeany old paint. They say it wont melt the plastic. Hasanyone used this and will it do any damage to thechrome?RockyA Man And His Chevelle,It's A Beautiful Thing!!Mid America Chevelle Club http://macc.chevelles.netMember #220Team Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com Member #1530MY66SS http://www.geocities.com/rocks66ss__Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] New2List
Thanks for your welcomming! That's great because I have plenty of questions to ask soon. - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] New2List Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:41:09 -0500 Eddie Welcome to the list. Lots of good people here and you'll enjoy the company. Lots of other new folks too, just jump in with both feet. You should be able to get an answer to pretty much any question you have. On 4/26/05, Eduardo (Eddie) Gamino [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone my name is eddie and I am new to the list and I'm from california, san jose. I came about this site in searching for chevelle discussion lists to get information on certain topics on chevelles. I have recently bought my first musclecar: 1970 chevy chevelle, 350, primered, automatic. I'm trying to get valuable information from anyone because I'm new to all areas of this car so I don't know much about it and a lot about cars in general. -- ___ Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://promo.mail.com/adsfreejump.htm -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino -- ___ Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://promo.mail.com/adsfreejump.htm
Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question
I thought 66/7 consoles had metal tops plastic bases? Yeah, I'm old too. Some mornings 45, some 75, but mostly 59. That's OK, I got to order a 66 malibu convertible and drive it off the dealers lot 6 weeks later. If you're driving 136676K192419 let me know I'll tell you about its first 5 years ;-) Neal
RE: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question
I wonder if it would be worthwhile to try to start a simple web site where people post their VIN numbers and just maybe the original owners might stop by and can contact the person who currently owns the car. It would have to be anonymous (just email addresses, no full names or addresses). Might also be a way for a seller to find the one person who would pay absolutely the most to buy that particular car (again). Just a thought. I'll probably never do it. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:20 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question I thought 66/7 consoles had metal tops plastic bases? Yeah, I'm old too. Some mornings 45, some 75, but mostly 59. That's OK, I got to order a 66 malibu convertible and drive it off the dealers lot 6 weeks later. If you're driving 136676K192419 let me know I'll tell you about its first 5 years ;-) Neal
RE: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question
Sounds like an excellent idea to me, John. Brian From: John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 20:33:57 -0400 I wonder if it would be worthwhile to try to start a simple web site where people post their VIN numbers and just maybe the original owners might stop by and can contact the person who currently owns the car. It would have to be anonymous (just email addresses, no full names or addresses). Might also be a way for a seller to find the one person who would pay absolutely the most to buy that particular car (again). Just a thought. I'll probably never do it. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:20 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question I thought 66/7 consoles had metal tops plastic bases? Yeah, I'm old too. Some mornings 45, some 75, but mostly 59. That's OK, I got to order a 66 malibu convertible and drive it off the dealers lot 6 weeks later. If you're driving 136676K192419 let me know I'll tell you about its first 5 years ;-) Neal _ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement
RE: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question
I created a site exactly like that for '59 Corvette owners, and it's been up for almost 2 years. You can see it at www.59registry.com It's been a great site thus far, and I'm adding cars all the time. Regards, Jim '66 Malibu http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm '59 Corvette http://www.59registry.com --- John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wonder if it would be worthwhile to try to start a simple web site where people post their VIN numbers and just maybe the original owners might stop by and can contact the person who currently owns the car. It would have to be anonymous (just email addresses, no full names or addresses). Might also be a way for a seller to find the one person who would pay absolutely the most to buy that particular car (again). Just a thought. I'll probably never do it. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:20 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question I thought 66/7 consoles had metal tops plastic bases? Yeah, I'm old too. Some mornings 45, some 75, but mostly 59. That's OK, I got to order a 66 malibu convertible and drive it off the dealers lot 6 weeks later. If you're driving 136676K192419 let me know I'll tell you about its first 5 years ;-) Neal __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Chevelle-list] rear window molding
Upon removing my rear window molding to clean it up, I noticed that over time some of the rivets have come out and the clips fallen off. Is this something I can do on my own at home (replacing the rivets and clips)? Or should I take it to a body shop or Safelite maybe? Jim '66 Malibu http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm '59 Corvette http://59registry.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] rear window molding
At 08:23 PM 4/27/2005, you wrote: Upon removing my rear window molding to clean it up, I noticed that over time some of the rivets have come out and the clips fallen off. Is this something I can do on my own at home (replacing the rivets and clips)? Or should I take it to a body shop or Safelite maybe? Are you talking about the rivets that are welded to the body to hold the molding clips? I went to the hardware store bought small stainless steel screws, drilled a hole where the rivet had been, and screwed the clip back on. That's what my glass guy said to do. BL
RE: [Chevelle-list] Z16
Well, I guess there are two that claim to be the 'first' prototype. An old Year One catalog has an article on what they claim is the first prototype but there's no vinyl top. Year One also claims, This car has been fully documented by Chevrolet as the original 'Tech Car' prototype, and as the first car built has many unusual features (even more unusual than most Z-16s). At the time of the article it was owned by Floyd Garrett. Stranger yet is Terry Gunter (sp?) had (advertised) Z-16 #2 at Nashville in 2003 (http://www.chevellestuff.com/65velle/gallery/prototype_z16.jpg) complete with the Baltimore body tag - the prototypes were built at Baltimore and production models at KC. Hmmm... A claim of 201 Z-16s including 1 convertible never found. Makes one wonder if 201 was the total 'production' run or did it include any of the 3 claimed prototypes? Dale -Original Message- Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z16 Bill L. sent us this link the other day. The write up the Z16 said it was the first of two prototypes. Do a car search putting in Chevelle and you will come right to it. Krister http://www.mecumauction.com/auctions/consign_list.html?CART=1114538447185027 71AUCTION_ID=SC0505 Bob: Yes and from what I read it is Uno Numero. They don't get any better than that. Send me some pictures of the new ride when it arrives. Larry (Z)
Re: [Chevelle-list] Assembly manual
Hey Dale or any other list member, is there a page for the location ofSS then 454 located directly beneath for a 1972? I have an assembly book, it gives the relation between the letters and #'s but do's not give a starting point on the fender . ie. 10''down from top of fender. 5'' in from door side. I need a starting point for all the other measurements to be in the right place.in construction we work off centers (center line) (elevations). maybe you can tell me, I may not be reading the assembly manual the right way? any help is appreciated. Jimmy .CO - Original Message - From: Dale To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:09 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Assembly manual Tom, According to a noted restorer, the base-line of Sport is on the same horizontal plane as the 2nd from bottom trim strip on the tail light and 1 1/8 inboard of the body seam. See the bottom of this page http://www.chevelleinfo.com/body/emblems/emblems.htm for details. Theres nothing in the AIM that Ive found but the source does many fine restorations and Id go with his measurements Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 Chevelle Facts CD in progress ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 12:13 AMTo: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Assembly manual Hey Dale, I'm having to figure out exactly where to put the Super Sport on the rear quarter too..did you ever figure it out? thanks, tom p
[Chevelle-list] VIN database idea?
I could do that on my chevellestuff.com site if there is enough interest. VINs by year with an email link to the current owner. Dale 1967 Chevelle Reference CD in progress. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 7:34 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question I wonder if it would be worthwhile to try to start a simple web site where people post their VIN numbers and just maybe the original owners might stop by and can contact the person who currently owns the car. It would have to be anonymous (just email addresses, no full names or addresses). Might also be a way for a seller to find the one person who would pay absolutely the most to buy that particular car (again). Just a thought. I'll probably never do it. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:20 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question I thought 66/7 consoles had metal tops plastic bases? Yeah, I'm old too. Some mornings 45, some 75, but mostly 59. That's OK, I got to order a 66 malibu convertible and drive it off the dealers lot 6 weeks later. If you're driving 136676K192419 let me know I'll tell you about its first 5 years ;-) Neal
RE: [Chevelle-list] Assembly manual
My 67 AIM also shows the front emblem placement with reference to 0/0 lines. Check a little further in the manual for a page SHEET METAL CHECKING. Mine was sheet B12 in UPC 11-13 and looks like this: http://www.chevelleinfo.com/body/emblems/sheet_metal_checking_side.jpg The 0 horizontal line is 3.52 below the base of the fender/body and the 0 vertical line is, oddly, 38.92 back from the center-line of the radiator core support. Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 ChevelleReference CD in progress ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James Colgan Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 9:01 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Assembly manual Hey Dale or any other list member, is there a page for the location ofSS then 454 located directly beneath for a 1972? I have an assembly book, it gives the relation between the letters and #'s but do's not give a starting point on the fender . ie. 10''down from top of fender. 5'' in from door side. I need a starting point for all the other measurements to be in the right place.in construction we work off centers (center line) (elevations). maybe you can tell me, I may not be reading the assembly manual the right way? any help is appreciated. Jimmy .CO - Original Message - From: Dale To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:09 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Assembly manual Tom, According to a noted restorer, the base-line of Sport is on the same horizontal plane as the 2nd from bottom trim strip on the tail light and 1 1/8 inboard of the body seam. See the bottom of this page http://www.chevelleinfo.com/body/emblems/emblems.htm for details. Theres nothing in the AIM that Ive found but the source does many fine restorations and Id go with his measurements Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 Chevelle Facts CD in progress ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 12:13 AM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Assembly manual Hey Dale, I'm having to figure out exactly where to put the Super Sport on the rear quarter too..did you ever figure it out? thanks, tom p
Re: [Chevelle-list] rear window molding
You can buy replacement rivets (that screw in) at an autobody supply shop. Or if you are on good terms with your paint man, he might give you a few. On 4/27/05, J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Upon removing my rear window molding to clean it up, I noticed that over time some of the rivets have come out and the clips fallen off. Is this something I can do on my own at home (replacing the rivets and clips)? Or should I take it to a body shop or Safelite maybe? Jim '66 Malibu http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm '59 Corvette http://59registry.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question
Thats an interesting idea. I'd think that not too many corvette owners would want their location publicized.I can see I'm wrong. I'd be concerned about security with a high dollar car. On 4/27/05, J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I created a site exactly like that for '59 Corvette owners, and it's been up for almost 2 years. You can see it at www.59registry.com It's been a great site thus far, and I'm adding cars all the time. Regards, Jim '66 Malibu http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm '59 Corvette http://www.59registry.com --- John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wonder if it would be worthwhile to try to start a simple web site where people post their VIN numbers and just maybe the original owners might stop by and can contact the person who currently owns the car. It would have to be anonymous (just email addresses, no full names or addresses). Might also be a way for a seller to find the one person who would pay absolutely the most to buy that particular car (again). Just a thought. I'll probably never do it. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:20 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question I thought 66/7 consoles had metal tops plastic bases? Yeah, I'm old too. Some mornings 45, some 75, but mostly 59. That's OK, I got to order a 66 malibu convertible and drive it off the dealers lot 6 weeks later. If you're driving 136676K192419 let me know I'll tell you about its first 5 years ;-) Neal __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
[Chevelle-list] rear tires
I just got a set of 15x8.5 rims for the rear of my 71 chevelle. They have a 3.5" backspacing. I want to put some meaty tires in the rear. What size tires would fit nice with out rubbing. I'm guessing a 265/60/15 or something around that size. SUGGESTIONS PLEASE ;) Thanks, Kyle
[Chevelle-list] RE: VIN database idea?
Rick, I think as long as the info only contained the year and assembly plant (naturally on the VIN itself), the particulars of the car itself would be unknown, i.e., 307/350/396/454 engine wouldn't be known on 69-71 Chevelles. If someone is trying to phony up a VIN for a stolen car, they're probably going to have plates from another one anyway and if not, they can simply make one up - doesn't even have to be a correct VIN as far as selling the car goes. In fact, in a few years it might help recover a stolen car. Say I post the VIN to my El Camino and next week it gets stolen or totaled. Someone takes the VIN plate and attaches it to another El Camino and tries to sell it. Potential buyer checks the page, clicks the link and emails me about the car. I give 'em the scoop and the seller is apprehended with a phony VIN plate. Another option would be instead of putting the current owner's email address for privacy reasons or simply because email addresses do get changed, I keep a database offline of the owner's name and/or email address. A user clicks the VIN link and they send their email to me which I forward to the owner listed in the offline database. It'd then be up to the owner to contact the interested party. Anyone have ideas, interested? Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 Chevelle Reference CD in progress ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Schaefer Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 9:24 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question Thats an interesting idea. I'd think that not too many corvette owners would want their location publicized.I can see I'm wrong. I'd be concerned about security with a high dollar car. On 4/27/05, J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I created a site exactly like that for '59 Corvette owners, and it's been up for almost 2 years. You can see it at www.59registry.com It's been a great site thus far, and I'm adding cars all the time. Regards, Jim '66 Malibu http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm '59 Corvette http://www.59registry.com --- John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wonder if it would be worthwhile to try to start a simple web site where people post their VIN numbers and just maybe the original owners might stop by and can contact the person who currently owns the car. It would have to be anonymous (just email addresses, no full names or addresses). Might also be a way for a seller to find the one person who would pay absolutely the most to buy that particular car (again). Just a thought. I'll probably never do it. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:20 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question I thought 66/7 consoles had metal tops plastic bases? Yeah, I'm old too. Some mornings 45, some 75, but mostly 59. That's OK, I got to order a 66 malibu convertible and drive it off the dealers lot 6 weeks later. If you're driving 136676K192419 let me know I'll tell you about its first 5 years ;-) Neal __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] rear tires
My suggestion is to find some wheels with more backspacing. You really need around 4.5" to run a 265 or 275 tire without worrying about clearance problems. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: kbennett I just got a set of 15x8.5 rims for the rear of my 71 chevelle. They have a 3.5" backspacing. I want to put some meaty tires in the rear. What size tires would fit nice with out rubbing. I'm guessing a 265/60/15 or something around that size. SUGGESTIONS PLEASE ;) Thanks, Kyle
RE: [Chevelle-list] rear tires
I have two possibilities on my what fits what page (http://www.chevellestuff.com/tech/tire_wheel.htm). One 72 Malibu owner has 15x8x3.75 w/245x60, a 71 Malibu owner has 15x10x3.5 w/245x60 and another 71 owner has 295x50 but failed to give wheel size. Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 ChevelleReference CD in progress ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kbennett Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 9:31 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] rear tires I just got a set of 15x8.5 rims for the rear of my 71 chevelle. They have a 3.5 backspacing. I want to put some meaty tires in the rear. What size tires would fit nice with out rubbing. I'm guessing a 265/60/15 or something around that size. SUGGESTIONS PLEASE ;) Thanks, Kyle
Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: VIN database idea?
Dale, I think the VIN list is a great idea. Two weeks ago at a local cruise in the guy parked next to me (1970 GTO Judge ) told me that it was his brand new then sold so his wife wouldnt get it in the divorce. Some how by the grace of god 20 year after he sold it, he found it and bought it. It was all broke down and had been in an accident. He restored it to match his pictures of it. Let me tell you this is possibly the nicest restore I have ever seen. Ok, back to the point. The list is a great idea and I would be willing to participate. Let me know if I can help in anyway. Ryan. Also, does anyone have a set of the rear supports for a 68 SS. I dont know what they are called for sure but they look like the upper control arms but mount in front of the differential.
Re: [Chevelle-list] rear tires
Now,there's a strange combination if there ever was one. 15x10 wheels with 3.5" backspacing is a recipe for mucho clearance problems. A 245 tire on a 10" rim is probably unsafe and would look pretty silly. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dale 71 Malibu owner has 15x10x3.5 w/245x60. Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 ChevelleReference CD in progress ACES #1709/TC Gold #92
RE: [Chevelle-list] rear tires
I only report em :*) Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 ChevelleReference CD in progress ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 10:07 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear tires Now,there's a strange combination if there ever was one. 15x10 wheels with 3.5 backspacing is a recipe for mucho clearance problems. A 245 tire on a 10 rim is probably unsafe and would look pretty silly. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dale 71 Malibu owner has 15x10x3.5 w/245x60. Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 ChevelleReference CD in progress ACES #1709/TC Gold #92
Re: [Chevelle-list] rear tires
I shudder to think how that combo "fit". :-)) Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dale I only report em :*) Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 ChevelleReference CD in progress ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint HooperSent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 10:07 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear tires Now,there's a strange combination if there ever was one. 15x10 wheels with 3.5" backspacing is a recipe for mucho clearance problems. A 245 tire on a 10" rim is probably unsafe and would look pretty silly. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dale 71 Malibu owner has 15x10x3.5 w/245x60. Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 ChevelleReference CD in progress ACES #1709/TC Gold #92
Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question
Good idea John.Itcould be called " Vin Central ".AnywayI would have no problems listing the vin for my car.I just read that Dale may be interested in doing it. Dale if you are, I would like to sign up. Larry (Z)
RE: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question
I like it, I still want to find VIN # 138176K118008, that I bought new in Nov/1965. David Hanks -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 6:34 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question I wonder if it would be worthwhile to try to start a simple web site where people post their VIN numbers and just maybe the original owners might stop by and can contact the person who currently owns the car. It would have to be anonymous (just email addresses, no full names or addresses). Might also be a way for a seller to find the one person who would pay absolutely the most to buy that particular car (again). Just a thought. I'll probably never do it. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:20 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question I thought 66/7 consoles had metal tops plastic bases? Yeah, I'm old too. Some mornings 45, some 75, but mostly 59. That's OK, I got to order a 66 malibu convertible and drive it off the dealers lot 6 weeks later. If you're driving 136676K192419 let me know I'll tell you about its first 5 years ;-) Neal
Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: VIN database idea?
Like finding a birth parent through an intermediary. Great idea, surprised it hasn't been done. Neal
RE: [Chevelle-list] RE: VIN database idea?
A rudimentary setup is done. See http://www.chevellestuff.com/tech/vin_database.htm and there's a link on the home page at http://www.chevellestuff.com/index.htm Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 Chevelle Reference CD in progress ACES #1709/TC Gold #92
Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: VIN database idea?
the only problem withchanging vin's is the rivits. I worked with stolen auto div. out of okla. city for a couple of years ,(their crooks were dumping stipped car in my county) and I asked about that same deal of changing vins ,and they said the rivits tell off on a crook. fyi bob 64SS ---Original Message--- From: The Chevelle Mailing List Date: 04/27/05 21:38:35 To: 'Rick Schaefer'; 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: [Chevelle-list] RE: VIN database idea? Rick, I think as long as the info only contained the year and assembly plant (naturally on the VIN itself), the particulars of the car itself would be unknown, i.e., 307/350/396/454 engine wouldn't be known on 69-71 Chevelles. If someone is trying to phony up a VIN for a stolen car, they're probably going to have plates from another one anyway and if not, they can simply make one up - doesn't even have to be a correct VIN as far as selling the car goes. In fact, in a few years it might help recover a stolen car.Say I post the VIN to my El Camino and next week it gets stolen or totaled.Someone takes the VIN plate and attaches it to another El Camino and tries to sell it. Potential buyer checks the page, clicks the link and emails me about the car.I give 'em the scoop and the seller is apprehended with a phony VIN plate. Another option would be instead of putting the current owner's email address for privacy reasons or simply because email addresses do get changed, I keep a database offline of the owner's name and/or email address.A user clicks the VIN link and they send their email to me which I forward to the owner listed in the offline database.It'd then be up to the owner to contact the interested party. Anyone have ideas, interested? Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 Chevelle Reference CD in progress ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Rick Schaefer Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 9:24 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question Thats an interesting idea. I'd think that not too many corvette owners would want their location publicized.I can see I'm wrong. I'd be concerned about securitywith a high dollar car. On 4/27/05, J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I created a site exactly like that for '59 Corvette owners, and it's been up for almost 2 years.You can see it at www.59registry.com It's been a great site thus far, and I'm adding cars all the time. Regards, Jim '66 Malibu http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm '59 Corvette http://www.59registry.com --- John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wonder if it would be worthwhile to try to start a simple web site where people post their VIN numbers and just maybe the original owners might stop by and can contact the person who currently owns the car. It would have to be anonymous (just email addresses, no full names or addresses). Might also be a way for a seller to find the one person who would pay absolutely the most to buy that particular car (again). Just a thought. I'll probably never do it. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:20 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question I thought 66/7 consoles had metal tops plastic bases? Yeah, I'm old too.Some mornings 45, some 75, but mostly 59. That's OK, I got to order a 66 malibu convertible and drive it off the dealers lot 6 weeks later.If you're driving 136676K192419 let me know I'll tell you about its first 5 years ;-) Neal __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam?Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
