Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do with my 396??
Hydraulic rollers are the way to go,IMO,if you can afford the extra cost. They ain't cheap,though. 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] Thanks Clint..It seems like I spent 2500 blue printing and balancing that 400..What about a roller cam? not really familiar with them, but hear a lot of talk about them..I'll keep you posted..I really want to put the 396 back in there..tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do with my 396??
Thanks Clint..It seems like I spent 2500 blue printing and balancing that 400..What about a roller cam? not really familiar with them, but hear a lot of talk about them..I'll keep you posted..I really want to put the 396 back in there..tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do with my 396??
Well,,let's count up some numbers. All the headwork w/valve job will probably run around $500. The induction system will probably run another $500 or more. A good flat tappet cam kit and HEI will cost another $400-500. Add another $500-750 for a complete exhaust system. Add another $500 or more for extras like gasket set,oil pump,water pump,and bearings. If you're not going to do the engine disassembly and re-assembly,add another $500 or more. You could probably pick up a nice 468 BBC for around $4000 so this is something to consider. A good 468 will easily produce 500hp/500tq. 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] Hey Clint. What would you think that would cost, any idea on a ball park figure? tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket bezel quality
Lots of traffic re: part suppliers lately. My personal experience only: Summit: A-. had been A+ but in the last couple of months have been getting fussy about making good on incorrectly defined parts. Customer service had been A+ but now they're beginning to hold me responsible for their identifying and shipping wrong parts. Not good; I've begun using local parts suppliers instead. True Connections: A++. Dick & crew have been total stars. Parts, advice, attitude, and price. No issues. OPG: Have been "dinged" on the list somewhat, but they've been really good with me. Parts have been what they've needed to be; in the odd occasion I got what appeared to be a sloppy repro they replaced it with no questions--and paid for shipping. Jegs: limited work with them, but they've been kinda stuffy IMO about making good on either miscommunication or incorrectly recommended/shipped parts. My "go to" guys are True Connections & Summit, for what it's worth. Best wishes and happy holidays to all. __ Mike Heiser1966 Chevelle SS | 1969 Chevelle Malibu | 1969 El CaminoChevelle & El Camino Club of Oregon #254, ACES #6659, TC #2712 From: Chevelle List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket bezel qualityDate: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 16:55:59 -0700 I bought those pieces for my 66 last year..I got them from True Connections out of California..I got the speedo bezel...radio bezel and glovebox(above) bezel...They were pretty nice and fit well for repops..The SuperSport was straight John Find just what you're after with the new, more precise MSN Search - try it now!
Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do with my 396??
Hey Clint. What would you think that would cost, any idea on a ball park figure? tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do with my 396??
Man.Clint..you're the best, that's exactly what I needed to hear..what I've missed most about the big blocks is when you're sitting at the stop light and it's just loping (sp?), seems like it's just about gonna die, know what I mean? That's where I'm trying to get to..haha..Man I was almost there..I suppose it's gonna be another couple of months..one of these days I'll get to drive it..but I guess it's better to get it done now than get er all done and then have it die on me somewhere..thanks for the help. tom p
Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do with my 396??
You probably don't need alum heads to see the 400hp mark,Tom. A good valve job and maybe a little pocket porting/bowl work will have your oval port heads ready to go. Add an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake,750-800cfm Holley,hydraulic cam kit of around 235 degrees duration @ .050 with around .520-570 lift,good electronic ignition,and a free-flowing exhaust consisting of 1 7/8" headers and 2.5" mandrel bent tubing & a pair of quality mufflers should easily get you in the 400hp/450lb range. 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] Hey Clint. Budget? I'm wondering if there are budgets involved with this obsession we all have..Just kidding, I wanna make it right so I probably have one just not sure what it is..I haven't had to do this since I had my 1977 Blazer 400 redone in the late 80's..I would like to get a healthier cam, maybe some aluminum heads, etc..What all would it take to get 400+ HP? I would say 2500 to 4000..could I get a nice motor with that or should I get ready to hike up my skirt?? thanks everyone for the input. Tom P
Fwd: [Chevelle-list] What to do with my 396??
Hey Clint. Budget? I'm wondering if there are budgets involved with this obsession we all have..Just kidding, I wanna make it right so I probably have one just not sure what it is..I haven't had to do this since I had my 1977 Blazer 400 redone in the late 80's..I would like to get a healthier cam, maybe some aluminum heads, etc..What all would it take to get 400+ HP? I would say 2500 to 4000..could I get a nice motor with that or should I get ready to hike up my skirt?? thanks everyone for the input. Tom P --- Begin Message --- How much of a budget do you have to spend? 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 - > --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays. > > > > Well, I thought I was almost done with my car..was > > spurred on with the > > recent paint your engine posts so I thought I'd like > > to pull the engine and check > > a few things while I had it out to paint and found a > > can of worms..looks like > > I'm going to have to rebuild the motor..My question > > is while I'm in the > > process what should I do?? It's a 68 396/350 horse > > that I would like to do a few > > upgrades to maybe heads, cam.. I figure while it's > > out and I gotta do it > > anyway, at least that's what I'm telling my > > wife..i'd like to make it a little > > stronger without getting too crazy..I know it's a > > pretty broad question but I > > figured I'd just see everybody's thoughts.. you all > > have been so > > helpful..thanks..one last question, anybody know of > > a good engine guy in the Phoenix area? > > > > Tom Purtzer > > 67 SS > > > > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com --- End Message ---
RE: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket bezel quality
OPG claims to make their own glove box nameplates for 1964 & '65. I have had them here and never noticed any problems with quality. I'm not sure if they also make their '66 & '67 and/or if they are the same ones that Goodmark sells. They do stamp the letters OPGI into the plastic stuff they make (on the back of course). John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Chevelle List Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 6:56 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket bezel quality I bought those pieces for my 66 last year..I got them from True Connections out of California..I got the speedo bezel...radio bezel and glovebox(above) bezel...They were pretty nice and fit well for repops..The SuperSport was straight John
Re: [Chevelle-list] 396??
I have the same situation in restoring my 396 So far I have around $600. invested into the machine shop, cleaning,manufluxing engine and block,reboring all the cylinders to .30over, checking crank. Thats the easy part, I am going to purchase the rebuild kit for the engine, and that is going to be around $500.(Hopefully). The purchase of the engine with delivery was $900. I think to restore the engine (doing it yourself) Will realistically cost you around 1000. to 1500. It always depends on how you are going to rebuild it. Joe P.
Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do with my 396??
How much of a budget do you have to spend? 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 - > --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays. > > > > Well, I thought I was almost done with my car..was > > spurred on with the > > recent paint your engine posts so I thought I'd like > > to pull the engine and check > > a few things while I had it out to paint and found a > > can of worms..looks like > > I'm going to have to rebuild the motor..My question > > is while I'm in the > > process what should I do?? It's a 68 396/350 horse > > that I would like to do a few > > upgrades to maybe heads, cam.. I figure while it's > > out and I gotta do it > > anyway, at least that's what I'm telling my > > wife..i'd like to make it a little > > stronger without getting too crazy..I know it's a > > pretty broad question but I > > figured I'd just see everybody's thoughts.. you all > > have been so > > helpful..thanks..one last question, anybody know of > > a good engine guy in the Phoenix area? > > > > Tom Purtzer > > 67 SS > > > > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket bezel quality
It seems the majority of the Chevelle/El Camino nation is primarily interested in restoration or keeping their cars looking like they did in the '60's and 70's, Mike. Until that changes,parts like Covan dashes for A-bodies will be slow in coming. Almost makes you want to build a First Gen Camaro instead,doesn't it? I said "almost". 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: "mike f" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > But I wanted to shift this to the dash itself. I am > not necessaril happy that the parts producers only > have, for example the radio bezel with two holes for > the radio knobs. Why has there not been some aluminum > pieces like dash strips? If it were not for Covans > Classics, there would not be much choice for those of > us that can't make something better. > Sorry for my rant. > regards > mike
Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do with my 396??
Tom, if I ever do another motor one way or another, it will always have a bit a porting and smoothing around the intak and exhaust ports. Other than good parts selection and proper degreeing of the cam, thats a great start. Good luck, keep us posted. mike --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays. > > Well, I thought I was almost done with my car..was > spurred on with the > recent paint your engine posts so I thought I'd like > to pull the engine and check > a few things while I had it out to paint and found a > can of worms..looks like > I'm going to have to rebuild the motor..My question > is while I'm in the > process what should I do?? It's a 68 396/350 horse > that I would like to do a few > upgrades to maybe heads, cam.. I figure while it's > out and I gotta do it > anyway, at least that's what I'm telling my > wife..i'd like to make it a little > stronger without getting too crazy..I know it's a > pretty broad question but I > figured I'd just see everybody's thoughts.. you all > have been so > helpful..thanks..one last question, anybody know of > a good engine guy in the Phoenix area? > > Tom Purtzer > 67 SS > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket bezel quality
There is a couple of things that come to my mind about buying plastic chrome items, name badges and bexels. I like to buy the stuff after seeing it first like at a swap meet or if there is a local parts distributor. But I wanted to shift this to the dash itself. I am not necessaril happy that the parts producers only have, for example the radio bezel with two holes for the radio knobs. Why has there not been some aluminum pieces like dash strips? If it were not for Covans Classics, there would not be much choice for those of us that can't make something better. Sorry for my rant. regards mike --- Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That's good to know. I will be buying those same > pieces real soon for my 66 SS. Show quality or not, > I would think it should be blem free and straight. > When you go buy a radio or TV, etc, you don't > typically see blems. Why should we accept anything > less for our cars? There's lots of room between > concourse quality and blem free in my opinion. > > Please let us know how things turn out for you. > > Larry Shouse > - Original Message - > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: Chevelle List > Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 2:25 PM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket bezel quality > > > I know aftermarket is not original, but am I > expecting to much? The '66 glove box bezel and > radio bezel I just received from my favorite parts > supplier is put out by Goodmark. The 4 inch "Supper > Sport" emblem on the glove box bezel is crooked by a > good 1/8" and especially noticeable as it sits a > 1/4" above a horizontal silver line in the bezel. > The radio bezel had several blemishes in the face. > The supplier said it's aftermarket - not show > quality, they'll look at it send new ones and pay > for shipping if they feel it is bad based on what > else is on their shelf. Shouldn't the emblem be at > least straight? > > Thanks for the input, > > Krister Meister > '66 SS #'s __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest
Thanks Herb and Mike for the advice. The only thing I'm sorry about now is buying a new booster without knowing about Hydroboost! Oh well, live and learn. Now if I can just find that receipt. -Matt At 04:17 PM 12/20/2005, Herb Lumpp wrote: Don't worry about your cam specs and go with the hydroboost even if you don't have power steering. In that case you'll obviously need to run a p/s pump to power the hydroboost, but it will be worth every penny the first time you make a panic stop. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 1:54 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest Matt, If you have power steering go with Hydroboost. You won't be sorry. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: "Matthew Post" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" ; "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 11:21 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest > Exactly Dan and I don't want to find out the hard way. The pucker factor, > on a scale from 1 to 10, was a 7 before I upgraded the brakes. I'd hate > for it to still be in that range because of a lack of boost. Forgot to > grab my cam card at home last night, so maybe I can run my cam specs by > you guys tomorrow. > > -Matt > > At 06:32 PM 12/19/2005, Dan Mascheck wrote: >>If you run a blower like I do, you'll know. When the engine is running at >>low idle, and you try to stop, and you have no >>brakesYOU WILL KNOW. The seat of your britches get >>sucked up in your rear like mine did in Houston Traffic. The Hydroboost is >>excellent! >> >>Be careful when you first install it. It takes a little while to break in. >>It's touchy at first!! >> >>Dan Mascheck >> >>-Original Message- >>From: Matthew Post [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 4:34 PM >>To: The Chevelle Mailing List; The Chevelle Mailing List >>Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest >> >>When is a cam big enough to benefit from hydroboost? Or I guess another >>way to ask this is when is manifold vacuum too low to operate a power >>brake >>booster? Just curious. >> >>-Matt >> >>At 12:30 PM 12/19/2005, Mike Holleman wrote: >> >Thanks Ed, The hydroboost works unreal. Check em out at >> >www.hydroboost.com. >> >Mike > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.1/207 - Release Date: 12/19/2005 > >
RE: [Chevelle-list] What to do with my 396??
Tom, I don't live in Phoenix anymore, but when I did I looked into BRE and boy are they pricey! If you decide to do your own work, check out King Balancing in Glendale. My understanding is they're the place all the machine shops send the balance jobs to. I went directly to them and skipped the middle man. They'll even assemble your engine if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself. Herb Lumpphttp://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Paul KaiserSent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 5:39 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do with my 396?? Tom Right in our back door is B R E Beck Racing Engines. 602-477-1700 beckracingengines.com Hope that helps Tom If you need any other help you can reach me off line at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paul 67 Elky Scottsdale - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 3:22 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] What to do with my 396?? Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays. Well, I thought I was almost done with my car..was spurred on with the recent paint your engine posts so I thought I'd like to pull the engine and check a few things while I had it out to paint and found a can of worms..looks like I'm going to have to rebuild the motor..My question is while I'm in the process what should I do?? It's a 68 396/350 horse that I would like to do a few upgrades to maybe heads, cam.. I figure while it's out and I gotta do it anyway, at least that's what I'm telling my wife..i'd like to make it a little stronger without getting too crazy..I know it's a pretty broad question but I figured I'd just see everybody's thoughts.. you all have been so helpful..thanks..one last question, anybody know of a good engine guy in the Phoenix area? Tom Purtzer 67 SS
RE: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest
Don't worry about your cam specs and go with the hydroboost even if you don't have power steering. In that case you'll obviously need to run a p/s pump to power the hydroboost, but it will be worth every penny the first time you make a panic stop. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Holleman Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 1:54 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest Matt, If you have power steering go with Hydroboost. You won't be sorry. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: "Matthew Post" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" ; "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 11:21 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest > Exactly Dan and I don't want to find out the hard way. The pucker factor, > on a scale from 1 to 10, was a 7 before I upgraded the brakes. I'd hate > for it to still be in that range because of a lack of boost. Forgot to > grab my cam card at home last night, so maybe I can run my cam specs by > you guys tomorrow. > > -Matt > > At 06:32 PM 12/19/2005, Dan Mascheck wrote: >>If you run a blower like I do, you'll know. When the engine is running at >>low idle, and you try to stop, and you have no >>brakesYOU WILL KNOW. The seat of your britches get >>sucked up in your rear like mine did in Houston Traffic. The Hydroboost is >>excellent! >> >>Be careful when you first install it. It takes a little while to break in. >>It's touchy at first!! >> >>Dan Mascheck >> >>-Original Message- >>From: Matthew Post [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 4:34 PM >>To: The Chevelle Mailing List; The Chevelle Mailing List >>Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest >> >>When is a cam big enough to benefit from hydroboost? Or I guess another >>way to ask this is when is manifold vacuum too low to operate a power >>brake >>booster? Just curious. >> >>-Matt >> >>At 12:30 PM 12/19/2005, Mike Holleman wrote: >> >Thanks Ed, The hydroboost works unreal. Check em out at >> >www.hydroboost.com. >> >Mike > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.1/207 - Release Date: 12/19/2005 > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket bezel quality
I bought those pieces for my 66 last year..I got them from True Connections out of California..I got the speedo bezel...radio bezel and glovebox(above) bezel...They were pretty nice and fit well for repops..The SuperSport was straight John
Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do with my 396??
Tom Right in our back door is B R E Beck Racing Engines. 602-477-1700 beckracingengines.com Hope that helps Tom If you need any other help you can reach me off line at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paul 67 Elky Scottsdale - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 3:22 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] What to do with my 396?? Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays. Well, I thought I was almost done with my car..was spurred on with the recent paint your engine posts so I thought I'd like to pull the engine and check a few things while I had it out to paint and found a can of worms..looks like I'm going to have to rebuild the motor..My question is while I'm in the process what should I do?? It's a 68 396/350 horse that I would like to do a few upgrades to maybe heads, cam.. I figure while it's out and I gotta do it anyway, at least that's what I'm telling my wife..i'd like to make it a little stronger without getting too crazy..I know it's a pretty broad question but I figured I'd just see everybody's thoughts.. you all have been so helpful..thanks..one last question, anybody know of a good engine guy in the Phoenix area? Tom Purtzer 67 SS
[Chevelle-list] What to do with my 396??
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays. Well, I thought I was almost done with my car..was spurred on with the recent paint your engine posts so I thought I'd like to pull the engine and check a few things while I had it out to paint and found a can of worms..looks like I'm going to have to rebuild the motor..My question is while I'm in the process what should I do?? It's a 68 396/350 horse that I would like to do a few upgrades to maybe heads, cam.. I figure while it's out and I gotta do it anyway, at least that's what I'm telling my wife..i'd like to make it a little stronger without getting too crazy..I know it's a pretty broad question but I figured I'd just see everybody's thoughts.. you all have been so helpful..thanks..one last question, anybody know of a good engine guy in the Phoenix area? Tom Purtzer 67 SS
Re: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket bezel quality
That's good to know. I will be buying those same pieces real soon for my 66 SS. Show quality or not, I would think it should be blem free and straight. When you go buy a radio or TV, etc, you don't typically see blems. Why should we accept anything less for our cars? There's lots of room between concourse quality and blem free in my opinion. Please let us know how things turn out for you. Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle List Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 2:25 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket bezel quality I know aftermarket is not original, but am I expecting to much? The '66 glove box bezel and radio bezel I just received from my favorite parts supplier is put out by Goodmark. The 4 inch "Supper Sport" emblem on the glove box bezel is crooked by a good 1/8" and especially noticeable as it sits a 1/4" above a horizontal silver line in the bezel. The radio bezel had several blemishes in the face. The supplier said it's aftermarket - not show quality, they'll look at it send new ones and pay for shipping if they feel it is bad based on what else is on their shelf. Shouldn't the emblem be at least straight? Thanks for the input, Krister Meister '66 SS #'s
Re: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket bezel quality
I heard from the beginning of joining team chevelle that most everybody doesn't look to favorably on OPG parts. I bought a front bumper, all of the front grill, tail light housings, black trunk bezel, etc. from them and the parts where perfect with no problems installing. Just my limited experience in aftermarket parts. Ron M. 67 Malibu - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle List Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 12:25 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket bezel quality I know aftermarket is not original, but am I expecting to much? The '66 glove box bezel and radio bezel I just received from my favorite parts supplier is put out by Goodmark. The 4 inch "Supper Sport" emblem on the glove box bezel is crooked by a good 1/8" and especially noticeable as it sits a 1/4" above a horizontal silver line in the bezel. The radio bezel had several blemishes in the face. The supplier said it's aftermarket - not show quality, they'll look at it send new ones and pay for shipping if they feel it is bad based on what else is on their shelf. Shouldn't the emblem be at least straight? Thanks for the input, Krister Meister '66 SS #'s
[Chevelle-list] Aftermarket bezel quality
I know aftermarket is not original, but am I expecting to much? The '66 glove box bezel and radio bezel I just received from my favorite parts supplier is put out by Goodmark. The 4 inch "Supper Sport" emblem on the glove box bezel is crooked by a good 1/8" and especially noticeable as it sits a 1/4" above a horizontal silver line in the bezel. The radio bezel had several blemishes in the face. The supplier said it's aftermarket - not show quality, they'll look at it send new ones and pay for shipping if they feel it is bad based on what else is on their shelf. Shouldn't the emblem be at least straight? Thanks for the input, Krister Meister '66 SS #'s
Re: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest
Matt, If you have power steering go with Hydroboost. You won't be sorry. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: "Matthew Post" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" ; "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 11:21 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest Exactly Dan and I don't want to find out the hard way. The pucker factor, on a scale from 1 to 10, was a 7 before I upgraded the brakes. I'd hate for it to still be in that range because of a lack of boost. Forgot to grab my cam card at home last night, so maybe I can run my cam specs by you guys tomorrow. -Matt At 06:32 PM 12/19/2005, Dan Mascheck wrote: If you run a blower like I do, you'll know. When the engine is running at low idle, and you try to stop, and you have no brakesYOU WILL KNOW. The seat of your britches get sucked up in your rear like mine did in Houston Traffic. The Hydroboost is excellent! Be careful when you first install it. It takes a little while to break in. It's touchy at first!! Dan Mascheck -Original Message- From: Matthew Post [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 4:34 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List; The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest When is a cam big enough to benefit from hydroboost? Or I guess another way to ask this is when is manifold vacuum too low to operate a power brake booster? Just curious. -Matt At 12:30 PM 12/19/2005, Mike Holleman wrote: >Thanks Ed, The hydroboost works unreal. Check em out at >www.hydroboost.com. >Mike -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.1/207 - Release Date: 12/19/2005
RE: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest
Exactly Dan and I don't want to find out the hard way. The pucker factor, on a scale from 1 to 10, was a 7 before I upgraded the brakes. I'd hate for it to still be in that range because of a lack of boost. Forgot to grab my cam card at home last night, so maybe I can run my cam specs by you guys tomorrow. -Matt At 06:32 PM 12/19/2005, Dan Mascheck wrote: If you run a blower like I do, you'll know. When the engine is running at low idle, and you try to stop, and you have no brakesYOU WILL KNOW. The seat of your britches get sucked up in your rear like mine did in Houston Traffic. The Hydroboost is excellent! Be careful when you first install it. It takes a little while to break in. It's touchy at first!! Dan Mascheck -Original Message- From: Matthew Post [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 4:34 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List; The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest When is a cam big enough to benefit from hydroboost? Or I guess another way to ask this is when is manifold vacuum too low to operate a power brake booster? Just curious. -Matt At 12:30 PM 12/19/2005, Mike Holleman wrote: >Thanks Ed, The hydroboost works unreal. Check em out at www.hydroboost.com. >Mike
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Re: [Chevelle-list] A Christmas joke
I didn't know I could have so many laughs at the expence of the french! Those were great. Rocky --- gail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > well, to tell you the truth, i read all the replies, > and i dont understand > why we got into the french shi* but, well, i just > enjoyed the joke that he > told. may god bless all of yall, and all yall have a > wonderful new year as > well. > - Original Message - > From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" > > Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 2:40 PM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] A Christmas joke > > > > Thanks for the chuckles,Alex. I hadn't heard all > of those. > > One of my ancestors was Malek Rik or better known > as Richard the > > Lionhearted. He didn't like the French,either. > > 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: "Alex LaRue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > >> Observations about what it means to be French, by > the way my family left > >> France in the 1500s and moved to Germany before > coming to America in the > >> 1600s to get away from all of them. > >> > >> Sacre Bleu > >> > > >> > > >> > "France has neither winter nor summer nor > morals. Apart from these > >> > drawbacks it is a fine country. France has > usually been governed by > >> > prostitutes." --Mark Twain > >> > -- > >> > "I would rather have a German division in front > of me than a French > >> > one behind me." --General George S. Patton > >> > -- > >> > "Going to war without France is like going deer > hunting without your > >> > accordion." --Norman Schwartzkopf > >> > (I love this one) > >> > -- > >> > "We can stand here like the French, or we can > do something about > >> > it." --Marge Simpson > >> > -- > >> > "As far as I'm concerned, war always means > failure." > >> > --Jacques Chirac, President of France > >> > "As far as France is concerned, you're right." > --Rush Limbaugh > >> > -- > >> > "The only time France wants us to go to war is > when the German Army > >> > is sitting in Paris sipping coffee." --Regis > Philbin > >> > -- > >> > "The French are a smallish, monkey-looking > bunch and not dressed any > >> > better, on average, than the citizens of > Baltimore. True, > >> > you can sit outside in Paris and drink little > cups of coffee, but why > > this > >> > is more stylish than sitting inside and > drinking large glasses of > >> > whisky > >> > I don't know." --P.J. O'Rourke (1989) > >> > -- > >> > "You know, the French remind me a little bit of > an aging actress of > >> > the 1940s who was still trying to dine out on > her looks but doesn't > >> > have > >> > the face for it." --John McCain, U.S. Senator > from Arizona > >> > -- > >> > "You know why the French don't want to bomb > Saddam Hussein? Because > >> > he hates America, he loves mistresses and wears > a beret. He is French, > >> > people." --Conan O'Brien > >> > -- > >> > "I don't know why people are surprised that > France won't help us get > >> > Saddam out of Iraq. After all, France wouldn't > help us get Hitler out > >> > of France either." --Jay Leno > >> > -- > >> > "The last time the French asked for 'more > proof' it came marching > >> > into Paris under a German flag." --David > Letterman > >> > -- > >> > "Only thing worse than a Frenchman is a > Frenchman who lives in > >> > Canada." --Ted Nugent > >> > -- > >> > "The favorite bumper sticker in Washington D.C. > right now is one > >> > that says 'First Iraq, then France.'" --Tom > Brokaw > >> > -- > >> > "What do you expect from a culture and a nation > that exerted more of > >> > its national will fighting against DisneyWorld > and Big Macs than the > >> > Nazis?" --Dennis Miller > >> > -- > >> > "It is important to remember that the French > have always been there > >> > when they needed us." --unknown > >> > -- > >> > "They've taken their own precautions against > al-Qa'ida. To prepare > >> > for an attack, each Frenchman is urged to keep > duct tape, a white flag, > >> > and a three-day supply of mistresses in the > house." --Argus Hamilton > >> > -- > >> > "Somebody was telling me about the French Army > rifle that was being > >> > advertised on eBay the other day -- the > description was, 'Never shot. > >> > Dropped once.'" --Rep. Roy Blount, MO > >> > -- > >> > "The French will only agree to go to war when > we've proven we've > >> > found truffles in Iraq." --Denni
