RE: [Chevelle-list] Anyone looking for a 76 Laguna T-3?

[John Nasta]

T-3? I had a friend who had a couple of Laguna S-3s. Never heard of a T-3.

Re: [Chevelle-list] SBC

[Z16CHEVELLEGUY]

CHF according to" The Complete Chevrolet Engine Pocket Guide"- 1955-1991 

3 rd Edition (The Lime Book) is a 1978 350-170 hp 4B out of a Camaro.
    
 Larry (Z)

[Chevelle-list] 1966 Jack

[The Hanks]

Title: 1966 Jack






Does anyone know the length measurement for the "jack" shaft for a 1966?? 



 Thanks  David 




David Hanks

1966 SS396

1974 Corvette

ACES 6782

Team Chevelle 1940

Pilot Point, TX

[Chevelle-list] Anyone looking for a 76 Laguna T-3?

[Jim Hunter]

Here's a weird story for you fellow restorers,

Two years ago as part of restoring my 69 SS, I discovered from the 2nd
owner of the car that the original owner bought the car at a dealership
in Virginia ( I live in Pa.).  I sent a letter to the dealer asking if
they had any records of the sale of my car or anything else they could
share with me and never heard anything back.

Last night I came home to hear a message on my answering machine from a
woman giving her name as someone who works at the dealership & asking me
to give her a call.  I did so today (hoping somebody had found
something), but when I reached the woman, she said that when my letter
came in 2 years ago & they had nothing for me, she had kept my letter in
case she ever went to sell her 76 T-3.  And since now is the time she's
gonna sell it, she was wondering if was in the market for a 76 (and of
course I'm not, haha).  

Needless to say, I was disappointed.

But, as a fellow Chevelle person (I guess a 76 T-3 is one), I figured I'd
pass it along the info in case anyone is interested because it is kind of
an interesting car for anyone who wants one of that make & model.  As,
this woman has worked at the dealership since before 76 and she ordered
the car new there and has had all the work done there and she has every
piece of documentation for the car since it was new.

She said it is black with white stripes, has a 350 2-bbl, has 126000
miles, 26000 on the rebuilt motor, interior looks like new, original
pain, always garage kept.  Only problem she claims is a slow leak in one
of the break lines.

She's asking $15k (which seems high to me, but I'm a 69 guy, so I don't
know what the going rates are on a 76 T-3).

Anyway, I know nothing else about the car, but figured I'd share the info
and there it is.

If anyone would be interested, I'll be glad to pass along the name of
the dealer & seller,

Jim -69SS396- H.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual steering box lube?

[rmpvsp]

Gear lube in the box. Power steering fluid in the power unit for the pump.

-Original Message-
>From: mike f <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Jan 6, 2006 8:11 PM
>To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
>Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual steering box lube?
>
>Hey Pete, Is it manual steering? Power steering units
>still use ATF. Am I mistaken?
>mike
>
>--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>> - Why is a steering box need better than what it's
>> met to have, gear lube.   Tom B.  ---
>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 
>> > Hi,
>> > Since the subject of manual brakes and steering
>> boxes came up.
>> > I was wondering if there's something better to put
>> in the steering box besides plain 'ol gear oil?
>> > 
>> > Pete Geurds
>> > Douglassville, PA
>> > 
>> 
>> 
>
>
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual steering box lube?

[mike f]

Hey Pete, Is it manual steering? Power steering units
still use ATF. Am I mistaken?
mike

--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> - Why is a steering box need better than what it's
> met to have, gear lube.   Tom B.  ---
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 
> > Hi,
> > Since the subject of manual brakes and steering
> boxes came up.
> > I was wondering if there's something better to put
> in the steering box besides plain 'ol gear oil?
> > 
> > Pete Geurds
> > Douglassville, PA
> > 
> 
> 


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Re: [Chevelle-list] Rivets for Grill - 66 Chevelle

[SHOVEL6793]

lol mike i understand  your feelings  but  i was 
restoring  67/66 chevelles for show and if you had nuts and bolts  the 
judges lafff   i personally  think chevy could have done it 
another way but if ya want it to look factory that's the only way i know how and 
not a bfh  a lfh 

Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual steering box lube?

[toms64]

- Why is a steering box need better than what it's met to have, gear lube.   
Tom B.  --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 
> Hi,
> Since the subject of manual brakes and steering boxes came up.
> I was wondering if there's something better to put in the steering box 
> besides plain 'ol gear oil?
> 
> Pete Geurds
> Douglassville, PA
> 

Re: [Chevelle-list] Rivets for Grill - 66 Chevelle

[toms64]

---oh!! myrevits are made to be hammered - it's FACTORY Tom B.- mike f 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 
> Hammer's! On my new parts, I don't think so. One of my
> personal rules is not not use a Hammer or BFH on
> anything on this car. Not that I can answer about the
> rivets. However, I used Stainless Steel, 8-32 and or
> 10-24 hex cap screws with nylon inserted locking nuts
> on my grille center. 
> 
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> 
> --- Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> 
> > Thanks. I'll check into doing it what way.
> > 
> > Larry
> >   - Original Message - 
> >   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> >   To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net 
> >   Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 9:54 PM
> >   Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Rivets for Grill - 66
> > Chevelle
> > 
> > 
> >   i have used these rivets  use a rag and a hammer
> > and a dolly rag over the part that is to be visible
> > and preferably a body hammer because of the  large
> > face  if you know someone with a brake lineing re
> > riviter then it may work but short of that this is
> > the only way i know of  i did it on the car and it
> > works out good as long as you pay attn to what you
> > are doing 
> 
> 
> 
>   
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Rivets for Grill - 66 Chevelle

[mike f]

Hammer's! On my new parts, I don't think so. One of my
personal rules is not not use a Hammer or BFH on
anything on this car. Not that I can answer about the
rivets. However, I used Stainless Steel, 8-32 and or
10-24 hex cap screws with nylon inserted locking nuts
on my grille center. 


Mike



--- Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

> Thanks. I'll check into doing it what way.
> 
> Larry
>   - Original Message - 
>   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
>   To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net 
>   Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 9:54 PM
>   Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Rivets for Grill - 66
> Chevelle
> 
> 
>   i have used these rivets  use a rag and a hammer
> and a dolly rag over the part that is to be visible
> and preferably a body hammer because of the  large
> face  if you know someone with a brake lineing re
> riviter then it may work but short of that this is
> the only way i know of  i did it on the car and it
> works out good as long as you pay attn to what you
> are doing 




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[Chevelle-list] Manual steering box lube?

[chevelle292wagon]

Hi,
Since the subject of manual brakes and steering boxes came up.
I was wondering if there's something better to put in the steering box besides 
plain 'ol gear oil?

Pete Geurds
Douglassville, PA

Re: [Chevelle-list] SBC

[Leo John Costigan]

What you have basically is a 4 
bolt main block with a 4” bore that is .010” over bore.
 
Depending of the crankshaft you 
install you could have a 302, 327 or 350.  
Crankshaft stroke will determine the size of displacement for this 
casting.
 
Good block for build.  This 3970010 was first linked to a LT1 
install in Corvettes and later used generally in different applications.
 
Check the main bosses on the 
block.  If there are other numbers 
besides 1,2,3,4 & 5 The block has been line-bored oversize.  Most of the time the line bore will be 
back the factory specs, but there are exceptions.
 
Your bock has been machined at 
least one time.  Not a bad thing, 
the block has been seasoned well and should not have problems with shifting of 
main or bore alignment.
 
Hope this helps you.
 
Leo
 
 

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Jimmy C. 
  
  To: Chevelle Forum 
  Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 11:00 
  AM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] SBC 
  
  Hey to the list, Hope everyone had a 
  Happy Christmas a Great Holiday and the New Year is starting out right ! I 
  have a SBC motor and I can't figure out what it is ? The cast #3970010 when I 
  looked it up it lists three different possibilities "1969" 302ci 4-blt main , "62-67"327ci 2-blt ,or 
  "69-80" 350ci 2or4 blt main. then I went and tried to find the casting date(on 
  rear ledge passenger side) which I think is H  1  87 - 
  August, 1, 1987 . the stamped assembly date would seem to confirm this,V0827 
  CHF  V= Flint, MI-08=August, 27=day (26 days after being cast) if this is 
  correct? can anybody tell me what size motor I have or where I need to look to 
  find later than "1980" casting number listings. thanks in advance, 
  Jimmy.C  ps .010 is also cast in larger numbers 
  next to the freeze plugs on both sides of the block.
  
  

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[Chevelle-list] SBC

[Jimmy C.]

Hey to the list, Hope everyone had a 
Happy Christmas a Great Holiday and the New Year is starting out right ! I have 
a SBC motor and I can't figure out what it is ? The cast #3970010 when I looked 
it up it lists three different possibilities "1969" 302ci 4-blt main , "62-67"327ci 2-blt ,or 
"69-80" 350ci 2or4 blt main. then I went and tried to find the casting date(on 
rear ledge passenger side) which I think is H  1  87 - 
August, 1, 1987 . the stamped assembly date would seem to confirm this,V0827 
CHF  V= Flint, MI-08=August, 27=day (26 days after being cast) if this is 
correct? can anybody tell me what size motor I have or where I need to look to 
find later than "1980" casting number listings. thanks in advance, 
Jimmy.C  ps .010 is also cast in larger numbers 
next to the freeze plugs on both sides of the block.

[Chevelle-list] SBC

[Jimmy C.]

Oh yea the suffix CHF couldnt find a 
listing for that either :O) Jimmy.C

Re: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions

[Dave Corgill]

At 12:07 PM 1/6/2006, you wrote:
Keith,
 
The reason for that is easy. When you buy insurance, you are
gambling.
Rich
Yep, & they win most. Ever wonder why they have the big expensive

buildings? 

Re: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions

[rmpvsp]

Keith,
 
The reason for that is easy. When you buy insurance, you are gambling.
Rich-Original Message- From: KW <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Jan 6, 2006 12:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions 
Brad, just went to your site - Nice rides.
Tried to follow the links for the Vette crash & State Farm, but all the links went to an online poker site??!!! 
 
Keith

- Original Message - 
From: Brad Waller 
To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' 
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 9:01 PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions

You just have to start them out like I did.  I picked my (now) wife up for our first date in my buddy's 1970 Z/28 with 3" Simpson belts as my daily driver was a '69 Dart.  I already had the Corvette, and I bought the Chevelle within a few months of meeting her.
 
She knew what she was getting into, and if she could survive the Beast of the Camaro, then everything else was no problem.  Since then, we have driven around town (http://epage.com/brad/socalus.jpg) to Laughlin (in the summer), Sedona (http://epage.com/brad/sedonavette.jpg), Monterey, and other long hauls in both the Corvette and Chevelle.  Many early trips were taken to Santa Barbara and Cambria (up hwy 1 near Hearst Castle) in the Chevelle as her Toyota was too small for me to sit in for long.

Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
'66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed   | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFG R1'67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | F-Body Brakes  | 275/40/17 Kumho MX



From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl GrovesSent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 5:38 AMTo: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one! LOL!
 
When I met my first wife, I had a 77 Z/28, 350, 10:1, 286 cam, roller valvetrain, Trick Flow Twisted Wedge heads, Pete Jackson gear drive, Performer RPM, Performer Carb, TCI Streetfighter 350 trans, B&M Holeshot convertor, 3.73 rear, MSD, all that.  Man she hated that car!  She *constantly* harped on me, saying the car stank and was too noisy.  There wasn't a day that went by that she didn't holler at me about the car.
 
The current wife is much more supportive so far, but I'm still a bit hesitant to see how she'll handle the time it'll take to put in to it.
Anyone have any tips on how to balance not putting in too much time with also trying to avoid hearing the inevitable "that thing is an eyesore, why is it just sitting there?"
 
 
Karl GrovesMaster Certified CIWhttp://www.karlgroves.com
 



From: Ron Menchey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 8:12 AMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions

Phil ya sound a lot like me...first wife 4 ys and hated anything to do with cars...my new bride ...34 yrs and counting...Loves old cars..she has a 62 t-bird..semi custom and she drives it when ever the roads are ok and she tells me to keep my paws off of it,she likes it the way it it...I think I may just keep her around for another yr or two.
 
Ron

- Original Message - 
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Chevelle-list@chevelles.net 
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 8:03 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions



Congratulations on the new wife.  My wife isn't really into this stuff but she supports my interest & let's me enjoy it.  At 57 I'm sure I'm alot older than you.  My first wife lasted 3 years.  My new one is 27 years & counting for the rest of my life!!  She's a keeper if only for the $$ I spend on the car and the garage!!  LOL!!!   She'll even go for a ride in my fast & noisy Hot Rod a few times a summer if I promise ice cream.  Welcome to the List & may you have a joyous lifetime love affair with your car & your wife!!!          
 
Phil G. 65 SS
  -Original Message-From: Karl Groves <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netSent: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 17:19:38 -0500Subject: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions


Hello - 

I've just subscribed to this list, and I want to introduce myself before I
start posting.

My name is Karl and I just (as in this afternoon) purchased a 71 Chevelle.

I've had fast, (mostly) old cars all my life, starting with a 70 Camaro when
I was in high school.

I've also had a 77 Z/28 and 76 Stingray.

I had a son in 98 and the (now ex) wife pressured me into getting rid of my
Z/28 and get a minivan needless to say, things didn't last very long with
her.

Since 1998, I've been driving more "practical" vehicles and my living
arrangements weren't really conducive to having an old car to work on.

The (new) wife and I bought a house a few months ago and, thanks to the side
money I've been earning making web sites, I've been able to afford a project
car.

The Chevelle I just bought was owned by the neighbor of my babysitter. The
guy's had it since 2001 and "always planned on working on it" but never did.

It is somewhat of 

Re: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions

[KW]

Brad, just went to your site - Nice 
rides.
Tried to follow the links for the Vette crash & 
State Farm, but all the links went to an online poker site??!!! 
 
Keith

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Brad Waller 
  To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' 
  
  Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 9:01 
  PM
  Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] New member, 
  questions
  
  You just have to start them out like I did.  I 
  picked my (now) wife up for our first date in my buddy's 1970 Z/28 with 3" 
  Simpson belts as my daily driver was a '69 Dart.  I already had the 
  Corvette, and I bought the Chevelle within a few months of meeting 
  her.
   
  She knew what she was getting into, and if she could 
  survive the Beast of the Camaro, then everything else was no problem.  
  Since then, we have driven around town (http://epage.com/brad/socalus.jpg) to 
  Laughlin (in the summer), Sedona (http://epage.com/brad/sedonavette.jpg), 
  Monterey, and other long hauls in both the Corvette and Chevelle.  Many 
  early trips were taken to Santa Barbara and Cambria (up hwy 1 near Hearst 
  Castle) in the Chevelle as her Toyota was too small for me to sit in for 
  long.
  
  Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
  '66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed   | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 
  BFG R1'67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | F-Body Brakes  | 
  275/40/17 Kumho MX
  


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl 
GrovesSent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 5:38 AMTo: 'The 
Chevelle Mailing List'Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] New member, 
questions

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one! 
LOL!
 
When I met my first wife, I had a 77 Z/28, 350, 10:1, 
286 cam, roller valvetrain, Trick Flow Twisted Wedge heads, Pete Jackson 
gear drive, Performer RPM, Performer Carb, TCI Streetfighter 350 trans, 
B&M Holeshot convertor, 3.73 rear, MSD, all that.  Man she hated 
that car!  She *constantly* harped on me, saying the car stank and was 
too noisy.  There wasn't a day that went by that she didn't holler at 
me about the car.
 
The current wife is much more supportive so far, but I'm still a bit 
hesitant to see how she'll handle the time it'll take to put in to 
it.
Anyone have any tips on how to balance not putting in too much time 
with also trying to avoid hearing the inevitable "that thing is an eyesore, 
why is it just sitting there?"
 
 
Karl GrovesMaster Certified CIWhttp://www.karlgroves.com
 

  
  
  From: Ron Menchey 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 05, 
  2006 8:12 AMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: 
  Re: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions
  
  Phil ya sound a lot like me...first wife 4 ys 
  and hated anything to do with cars...my new bride ...34 yrs and 
  counting...Loves old cars..she has a 62 t-bird..semi custom and she drives 
  it when ever the roads are ok and she tells me to keep my paws off of 
  it,she likes it the way it it...I think I may just keep her around for 
  another yr or two.
   
  Ron
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Chevelle-list@chevelles.net 

Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 
8:03 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] New 
member, questions



Congratulations on the new wife.  My wife isn't really into 
this stuff but she supports my interest & let's me enjoy it.  
At 57 I'm sure I'm alot older than you.  My first wife lasted 3 
years.  My new one is 27 years & counting for the rest of my 
life!!  She's a keeper if only for the $$ I spend on the car 
and the garage!!  LOL!!!   She'll even go for a ride in 
my fast & noisy Hot Rod a few times a summer if I promise ice 
cream.  Welcome to the List & may you have a joyous lifetime 
love affair with your car & your wife!!!   
     
  
 
Phil G. 65 SS
  -Original Message-From: Karl 
Groves <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: 
Chevelle-list@chevelles.netSent: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 17:19:38 
-0500Subject: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions


Hello - 

I've just subscribed to this list, and I want to introduce myself before I
start posting.

My name is Karl and I just (as in this afternoon) purchased a 71 Chevelle.

I've had fast, (mostly) old cars all my life, starting with a 70 Camaro when
I was in high school.

I've also had a 77 Z/28 and 76 Stingray.

I had a son in 98 and the (now ex) wife pressured me into getting rid of my
Z/28 and get a minivan needless to say, things didn't last very long with
her.

Since 1998, I've been driving more "practical" vehicles and my living
arrangements weren't really conducive to having an old car to work 

RE: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions

[Wayne Kline]

I hear and respect what your saying Brad.

But #1 was all cool we spent many a date night not at the movies but 
replacing a blown BW 4 speed ( muncies were rare and cost $$ more in 65 ) or 
lowly  drop out tri five rear gears..

It was not till i got back from the Pond did the worm turn...
I could blame it on the sign of the times. ( finding ones self ) Peer 
Pressure ALL her Collage friends
Being a vet I was like treated like a leaper. That coupled with the fact  i 
was a Motor HEAD,) Not as accepted in general society like it is today. =   
disaster.


But I do Agree One Bazillion percent.. Expose them to what there in for. 
like trying on  a new pair of shoes.


Some are Keepers... and sad to say some are Weepers...




From: "Brad Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" 
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions
Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 18:01:07 -0800

You just have to start them out like I did.  I picked my (now) wife up for
our first date in my buddy's 1970 Z/28 with 3" Simpson belts as my daily
driver was a '69 Dart.  I already had the Corvette, and I bought the
Chevelle within a few months of meeting her.

She knew what she was getting into, and if she could survive the Beast of
the Camaro, then everything else was no problem.  Since then, we have 
driven
around town (http://epage.com/brad/socalus.jpg) to Laughlin (in the 
summer),

Sedona (http://epage.com/brad/sedonavette.jpg), Monterey, and other long
hauls in both the Corvette and Chevelle.  Many early trips were taken to
Santa Barbara and Cambria (up hwy 1 near Hearst Castle) in the Chevelle as
her Toyota was too small for me to sit in for long.
Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED])

'66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed   | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFG R1
'67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | F-Body Brakes  | 275/40/17 Kumho MX


  _

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl Groves
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 5:38 AM
To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions


I'm glad to see I'm not the only one! LOL!

When I met my first wife, I had a 77 Z/28, 350, 10:1, 286 cam, roller
valvetrain, Trick Flow Twisted Wedge heads, Pete Jackson gear drive,
Performer RPM, Performer Carb, TCI Streetfighter 350 trans, B&M Holeshot
convertor, 3.73 rear, MSD, all that.  Man she hated that car!  She
*constantly* harped on me, saying the car stank and was too noisy.  There
wasn't a day that went by that she didn't holler at me about the car.

The current wife is much more supportive so far, but I'm still a bit
hesitant to see how she'll handle the time it'll take to put in to it.
Anyone have any tips on how to balance not putting in too much time with
also trying to avoid hearing the inevitable "that thing is an eyesore, why
is it just sitting there?"



Karl Groves
Master Certified CIW
http://www.karlgroves.com 





  _

From: Ron Menchey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 8:12 AM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions


Phil ya sound a lot like me...first wife 4 ys and hated anything to do with
cars...my new bride ...34 yrs and counting...Loves old cars..she has a 62
t-bird..semi custom and she drives it when ever the roads are ok and she
tells me to keep my paws off of it,she likes it the way it it...I think I
may just keep her around for another yr or two.

Ron

- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 8:03 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions

Congratulations on the new wife.  My wife isn't really into this stuff but
she supports my interest & let's me enjoy it.  At 57 I'm sure I'm alot 
older

than you.  My first wife lasted 3 years.  My new one is 27 years & counting
for the rest of my life!!  She's a keeper if only for the $$ I spend on the
car and the garage!!  LOL!!!   She'll even go for a ride in my fast & noisy
Hot Rod a few times a summer if I promise ice cream.  Welcome to the List &
may you have a joyous lifetime love affair with your car & your wife!!!


Phil G. 65 SS


-Original Message-
From: Karl Groves <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Wed, 4 Jan 2006 17:19:38 -0500
Subject: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions


Hello -



I've just subscribed to this list, and I want to introduce myself before I

start posting.



My name is Karl and I just (as in this afternoon) purchased a 71 Chevelle.



I've had fast, (mostly) old cars all my life, starting with a 70 Camaro 
when


I was in high school.



I've also had a 77 Z/28 and 76 Stingray.



I had a son in 98 and the (now ex) wife pressured me into getting rid of my

Z/28 and get a minivan needless to say, things didn't last very long with

her.



Since 1998, I've been driving more "practical" vehicles and my living

ar

Re: [Chevelle-list] Rivets for Grill - 66 Chevelle

[Larry Shouse]

Thanks. I'll check into doing it what 
way.
 
Larry

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
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  Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 9:54 
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  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Rivets for 
  Grill - 66 Chevelle
  
  i have used these rivets  use a rag and a hammer and a 
  dolly rag over the part that is to be visible and preferably a body hammer 
  because of the  large face  if you know someone with a brake lineing 
  re riviter then it may work but short of that this is the only way i know 
  of  i did it on the car and it works out good as long as you pay attn to 
  what you are doing 

Re: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions

[Wayne Kline]

Hi Ron...
I feel For you Brother...

Wayne




From: "Ron Menchey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" 
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions
Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2006 11:52:08 -0500

Truer words were never spokenYa got to respect each otherYea I was 
in Nam for a bit my own self..Your first sounds like mine..by the time I 
got back home after saying good bye to her,she and her mom had all my cards 
maxed out and tons of other bills...took me over 5 yrs to pay off...worst 
thing was my HUGE record collection,with tons of out of print now 
albums,was sent to me in a huge box...she melted them all into a huge 
ball...that was cold..


Mench
- Original Message - From: "Wayne Kline" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 9:41 AM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] New member, questions



Gosh,  Are you sure Y'all first wives was not my first wife sisters !

Got married B-4 I went across the big pond 1966.( thank you Uncle sam ) 
Spent the next 14 years in a  battle over mostly my Cars.. Only time she 
liked them is when I sold one or got a pay day from doing work ( i was 
rebuilding corvettes and doing repair/upgrade work besides my regular job) 
IN a last ditch effort to save our relationship.. I sold my 37 chevy 
Coupe,56 Chevy Nomad,56 Chevy HT and 67 Corvette.
Well. 13 months later I came home to an empty home. No $$$ in the bank and 
10 months of unpaid bill and maxed out credit card's plue lowest of lows, 
the  Bitch even hall-ed off my  duel Snap on roller cabinet and all my 
tools [EMAIL PROTECTED]( another  4 years of payment to the Snap on Man and no 
tools)


My 2nd Love 24 years and going strong. understands nothing about cars. or 
Electronics ( my other hobby) but then again I understand nothing about 
Art. Or Sting chamber Music But we support each others interest no mater 
how varied they my be. She go's to like the NE Chevelle Weekend and Reads 
But I then go and sit through renditions of Bach, Hayden or  Mortzart...
Example lasts nights Rose bowl.. She has 0 interest in football but sat 
with me through the whole game with out one negative word .. But the other 
side of that coin..over the weekend a move was on TCM from the 40's. Some 
B&W big musical dance thing... she knew all the actors the composer the 
set designer..I sat an enjoyed it with her.


So speaking like Dr.Phill IMO you need a person who respects your interest 
and YOU must respect hers no mater how painful or weird you think they 
are...


Wayne
ACES 1556
TC 186






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