Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
Thanks for the response, Wayne. Yeah, see I'm the kind of guy who loved the harsh ride of my Corvette and my Springer Softail (this was before the Twin Cam). I just prefer it. To me, it is all part of the experience. But now I'm wondering about what another reply stated, where he mentioned that the rear suspension is more apt to bind. I definitely don't want that. As a combo street/strip car, I want to make sure I eliminate wheel hop, too. argh Karl Groves Master Certified CIW http://www.karlgroves.com Will Work For Parts: http://chevelle.karlcore.com/detail.php?id=3 The Binding I think your referring to. Clint made mention of.. Global West an after market suspension Co. That caters to the Pro Touring.. claims that.. Clint i am sure can elaborate .. All my experience show me have that be Straight line Launches or Zooming around my Mountain curvy roads... My Chevelles and El Caminos ALL had Polly Energy Suspension every wear , Quick ratio boxes aftermarket Springs and Shocks and HD sway bars.. and I love the Feel and the Ride. Not as harsh as the 58/62 vette and surly not like a Hard Tail springer Hog. GL Wayne _ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
Re: [Chevelle-list] Need speedometer needle for 68
Steve, After a few Google searches and calls I found D M Restorations 800-722-0854. Before buying a part from them they suggested I completely disassemble the gauge cluster as often the needle pops off and does not completely fall out, but gets stuck sight unseen in the bottom of the cluster. If yourcluster is not completely disassembled - your need may be in there. Low and behold atthe bottom of the my cluster, in perfect condition was the needle. They said they will pop off if the speedo unit gets gunked up or debris is present. They also told me the correct way to reinstall it. Krister Meister '66 SS #'s -- Original message -- From: Steve Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Does anyone know where I can get a replacement needle for a 68 Malibu speedometer, assuming that it is possible to just replace the needle? I bought a project car that has the speedometer but is missing the needle. Thanks, Steve
Re: [Chevelle-list] Selling my chevelle
Team Chevelle is where I found mine. Krister -- Original message -- From: Bill Lessenberry [EMAIL PROTECTED] Team Chevelle free classifieds www.chevelles.com At 05:53 PM 1/24/2006, you wrote: If a guy was thinking about selling his chevelle where is the best place on the internet to list it?ThanksJack's 66
[Chevelle-list] Fw: Awsome Story, very inspirational.
- Original Message - From: mvelarde [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 8:51 AM Subject: FW: Awsome Story, very inspirational. I don't know if I've sent this one before. But it's a great testimony. -Original Message- From: Pat Moreno [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 10:03 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FW: Awsome Story, very inspirational. From: Christina McGrew [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Awsome Story, very inspirational. Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 09:30:59 -0600 The Big Wheel In September 1960, I woke up one morning with six hungry babies and just 75 cents in my pocket. Their father was gone. The boys ranged from three months to seven years; their sister was two. Their Dad had never been much more than a presence they feared. Whenever they heard his tires crunch on the gravel driveway they would scramble to hide under their beds. He did manage to leave $15 a week to buy groceries. Now that he had decided to leave, there would be no more beatings, but no food either. If there was a welfare system in effect in southern Indiana at that time, I certainly knew nothing about it. I scrubbed the kids until they looked brand new and then put on my best homemade dress, loaded them into the rusty old 51 Chevy and drove off to find a job. The seven of us went to every factory, store and restaurant in our small town. No luck. The kids stayed crammed in the car and tried to be quiet while I tried to convince whomever would listen that I was willing to learn or do anything. I had to have a job. Still no luck. The last place we went to, just a few miles out of town, was an old Root Beer Barrel drive- in that had been converted to a truck stop. It was called The Big Wheel. An old lady named Granny owned the place and she peeked out of the window from time to time at all those kids. She needed someone on the graveyard shift, 11 at night until seven in the morning. She paid 65 cents an hour, and I could start that night. I raced home and called the teenager down the street that baby-sat for people. I bargained with her to come and sleep on my sofa for a dollar a night. She could arrive with her pajamas on and the kids would already be asleep. This seemed like a good arrangement to her, so we made a deal. That night when the little ones and I knelt to say our prayers, we all thanked God for finding Mommy a job. And so I started at the Big Wheel. When I got home in the mornings I woke the baby-sitter up and sent her home with one dollar of my tip money- fully half of what I averaged every night. As the weeks went by, heating bills added a strain to my meager wage. The tires on the old Chevy had the consistency of penny balloons and began to leak. I had to fill them with air on the way to work and again every morning before I could go home. One bleak fall morning, I dragged myself to the car to go home and found four tires in the back seat. New tires! There was no note, no nothing, just those beautiful brand new tires. Had angels taken up residence in Indiana? I wondered. I made a deal with the local service station. In exchange for his mounting the new tires, I would clean up his office. I remember it took me a lot longer to scrub his floor than it did for him to do the tires. I was now working six nights instead of five and it still wasn't enough. Christmas was coming and I knew there would be no money for toys for the kids. I found a can of red paint and started repairing and painting some old toys. Then hid them in the basement so there would be something for Santa to deliver on Christmas morning. Clothes were a worry too. I was sewing patches on top of patches on the boys pants and soon they would be too far gone to repair. On Christmas Eve the usual customers were drinking coffee in the Big Wheel. These were the truckers, Les, Frank, and Jim, and a state trooper named Joe. A few musicians were hanging around after a gig at the Legion and were dropping nickels in the pinball machine. The regulars all just sat around and talked through the wee hours of the morning and then left to get home before the sun came up. When it was time for me to go home at seven o'clock on Christmas morning, to my amazement, my old battered Chevy was filled full to the top with boxes of all shapes and sizes. I quickly opened the driver's side door, crawled inside and kneeled in the front facing the back seat. Reaching back, I pulled off the lid of the top box. Inside was a whole case of little blue jeans, sizes 2- 10! I looked inside another box: It was full of shirts to go with the jeans.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Selling my chevelle
Found mine here on TC also. Whenever I meet someone looking for or interested in Chevelles, I send them toTeam Chevelle MCCsites.At shows I just refer them to the memberdecals on my window. Even for young dreamers, there's plenty to see learn on the these websites.Locally, many of the state Chevelle clubs have good websites also. The Maryland Chevelle Club is excellent but of course I'm biased!! Phil G. 65 SS -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net; The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.netCc: Bill Lessenberry [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 15:14:26 +Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Selling my chevelle Team Chevelle is where I found mine. Krister -- Original message -- From: Bill Lessenberry [EMAIL PROTECTED] Team Chevelle free classifieds www.chevelles.com At 05:53 PM 1/24/2006, you wrote: If a guy was thinking about selling his chevelle where is the best place on the internet to list it?ThanksJack's 66[Image removed]
Re: [Chevelle-list] A little rant
I have a similar story. A friend of mine that lived down the street from my parents' house had a 69 Malibu. It was a beater. Primer grey with a black vinyl top, 350 auto and a 2 barrel carb. I had lots of fun riding in it in high school and always loved the look of the 69. Anyway, a year or so after high school he decided to rebuild the motor. Basically, he started taking the motor apart, but never finished for some reason. I can't remember why now, but he was fed up and frustrated with the project. Since he knew how much I loved the car, he offered to sell it to me. I said, how much? He said, $200 and it's yours. I gave him the $200 and we pushed it home 3 or 4 blocks over to my parents house. A week or two later I pulled the motor and trans. Sold the trans to a buddy for $150 and the motor (in pieces) to someone else for $100. So I actually made $50 on the deal! That was about 12 years ago now, but I still have the car today. Matt At 08:14 PM 1/25/2006, you wrote: funny you should mention this fuel line hose ...this is how i got my first chevelle my wife got a ride home from work and the kid giving her a ride broke down and i helped him get the car in the apt complex.he said he had no idea what was wrong he bought two high voulme fuel pumps and two high tourqe starters and it keept cuttin off well hes said i wish someone would buy it he asked what id give him i told him 200.oo lol he said youll give me that much ..ok after prosses of elimination i looked at the hose from the sender to the metal fuel line and ..dry rot broke out my blade trimed it and drove the car for two years till we moved and couldn't aford the gas to drive it so had to sell it just a plain ol 72 malibu but my first cheverolet and first of many chevelle and 72 came to be my favorite now im lucky enuff to have my 72 ss conv.
Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
Poly bushings don't make a car ride much harder,if any. What they do is bind up the articulation of the rear suspension enough to make one think the ride is harder. Bind isn't good. New rubber bushings work just fine. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
Re: [Chevelle-list] A little rant
My first car ever was a 70 Camaro. The previous owner had decided to jack it up in the back with air shocks so he could fit off-brand drag radials (think knockoff MT Sportsmans) under it. To aid in quarter panel clearance, he cut the wheel wells really huge and did a TERRIBLE job of bondo-ing new wheel wells. It looked like a 3 year old did it with PlayDoh. When I took it to the body shop, one of the guys came over with a hammer, hit the wheel well and the whole quarter crumbled into a gray pile. Classic Industries got rich off me that week! ;-) Karl Groves Master Certified CIW http://www.karlgroves.com Will Work For Parts: http://chevelle.karlcore.com/detail.php?id=3 -Original Message- From: John Nasta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 8:37 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] A little rant I just remembered why I was so shocked that the rubber fuel line between my sending unit and the steel line was patched with electrical tape. You have to take the tank out just to get to it. Can you imagine going through all of that and not being willing to spend what, a quarter maybe on a three inch piece of rubber hose? I think it's safe to say that mine was pretty much put through the wringer.
Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
So...Is what we are saying is that it is not a good move to use the polyurethane bushings in the rear..??I have a new set on the shelf that I haven't installed yet and am now unsure if I want to.. John
Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
It's your car and you can do what you want,John. I would use rubber. Do a search on poly bushings over at Team Chevelle. Pay particular attention to Dennis68's posts as he is a suspension guru and really knows what he's talking about when it comes to A-body suspension design. 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: John [EMAIL PROTECTED] So...Is what we are saying is that it is not a good move to use the polyurethane bushings in the rear..??I have a new set on the shelf that I haven't installed yet and am now unsure if I want to.. John
Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
HI, Does anyone know if this car sold? Gene - Original Message - From: Gene Smith To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:15 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Hi, Does anyone know what the Z-16 prototype sold for? I have a bet on the final price! Thanks,Gene, a.k.a. usa1chevelleguyVisit my Home Page or eBay Store for more deals from Gene's General Restoration Parts!! www.genesgeneralrestorationparts.com Toll Free Order Line 866-347-2181 Mon.- Fri. 8a.m - 6p.m. EST FAX 260-495-9240 Anytime
Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
Sold for $412,500 at Russo Steele auction last weekend. Lower than I thought it would go for. Alex LaRueLaRue Insurance Personal Business Insurance Collector Car Insurance Life InsuranceP O Box 119Hodgenville, KY 42748800-303-3518 Fax 270-358-8978Visit us online at www.LaRueInsurance.net or www.LaRueClassics.comJoin President Bush and a host of others here in Hodgenville on February 12th, 2008 to kickoff the two year Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration!!! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Gene SmithSent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:16 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction HI, Does anyone know if this car sold? Gene - Original Message - From: Gene Smith To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:15 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Hi, Does anyone know what the Z-16 prototype sold for? I have a bet on the final price! Thanks,Gene, a.k.a. usa1chevelleguyVisit my Home Page or eBay Store for more deals from Gene's General Restoration Parts!! www.genesgeneralrestorationparts.com Toll Free Order Line 866-347-2181 Mon.- Fri. 8a.m - 6p.m. EST FAX 260-495-9240 Anytime
Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
Yep, it did, $412,500 according to the RS site http://www.russoandsteele.com/ BillL At 03:15 PM 1/26/2006, you wrote: HI, Does anyone know if this car sold? Gene - Original Message -
Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
Did they say who bought it? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Alex LaRue Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:17 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Sold for $412,500 at Russo Steele auction last weekend. Lower than I thought it would go for. Alex LaRue LaRue Insurance Personal Business Insurance Collector Car Insurance Life Insurance P O Box 119 Hodgenville, KY 42748 800-303-3518 Fax 270-358-8978 Visit us online at www.LaRueInsurance.net or www.LaRueClassics.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
Looks like I owe my buddy a lap dance. - Original Message - From: Alex LaRue To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Sold for $412,500 at Russo Steele auction last weekend. Lower than I thought it would go for. Alex LaRueLaRue Insurance Personal Business Insurance Collector Car Insurance Life InsuranceP O Box 119Hodgenville, KY 42748800-303-3518 Fax 270-358-8978Visit us online at www.LaRueInsurance.net or www.LaRueClassics.comJoin President Bush and a host of others here in Hodgenville on February 12th, 2008 to kickoff the two year Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration!!! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Gene SmithSent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:16 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction HI, Does anyone know if this car sold? Gene - Original Message - From: Gene Smith To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:15 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Hi, Does anyone know what the Z-16 prototype sold for? I have a bet on the final price! Thanks,Gene, a.k.a. usa1chevelleguyVisit my Home Page or eBay Store for more deals from Gene's General Restoration Parts!! www.genesgeneralrestorationparts.com Toll Free Order Line 866-347-2181 Mon.- Fri. 8a.m - 6p.m. EST FAX 260-495-9240 Anytime
Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
So the $900,000 + eBay bids must have been shills? - Original Message - From: Alex LaRue To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Sold for $412,500 at Russo Steele auction last weekend. Lower than I thought it would go for. Alex LaRueLaRue Insurance Personal Business Insurance Collector Car Insurance Life InsuranceP O Box 119Hodgenville, KY 42748800-303-3518 Fax 270-358-8978Visit us online at www.LaRueInsurance.net or www.LaRueClassics.comJoin President Bush and a host of others here in Hodgenville on February 12th, 2008 to kickoff the two year Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration!!! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Gene SmithSent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:16 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction HI, Does anyone know if this car sold? Gene - Original Message - From: Gene Smith To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:15 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Hi, Does anyone know what the Z-16 prototype sold for? I have a bet on the final price! Thanks,Gene, a.k.a. usa1chevelleguyVisit my Home Page or eBay Store for more deals from Gene's General Restoration Parts!! www.genesgeneralrestorationparts.com Toll Free Order Line 866-347-2181 Mon.- Fri. 8a.m - 6p.m. EST FAX 260-495-9240 Anytime
Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
I don't think that information is released. BillL At 03:19 PM 1/26/2006, you wrote: Did they say who bought it?
Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
You and your buddies have a strange way of showing each other how you feel. Ok, just kidding. Sorry, it was too easy. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Gene Smith Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Looks like I owe my buddy a lap dance.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
LOL...I know it sounded bad, let me rephrase that toI have to BUY my buddy a lap dance, it is up to him to pick the dancer. (and no it won't be me!) - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:47 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction You and your buddies have a strange way of showing each other how you feel. Ok, just kidding. Sorry, it was too easy. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Gene SmithSent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:45 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Looks like I owe my buddy a lap dance.
Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
Thanx Clint...I will do that...Its not so much the hard ride I am concerned about...It is the secondary damage that could occur that bothers meGeeAnybody need some Energy Suspension Polyurathane rear contol arm bushings still in the package..??? John
Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
Hi, Has anyone ever used the urethane in just the front of the rear control arms and rubber on the axle ends? Gene - Original Message - From: John [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh? Thanx Clint...I will do that...Its not so much the hard ride I am concerned about...It is the secondary damage that could occur that bothers meGeeAnybody need some Energy Suspension Polyurathane rear contol arm bushings still in the package..??? John
Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
I have not followed the Chevelle Forum threads, but from what I have been told there is a difference between the upper and lower rear control arms. The upper ones are the ones that could be sloppy and rubber bushings were just fine (unless you wanted to drag race), but the lower control arms were just fine with urethane (or Delrin). When I set up my car I asked Doug from Global West if I should get his Rear Upper Control Arms while I was buying the Del-A-Lum lowers. He told me not to bother unless I planning on drag racing. It really makes a mark when a vendor tells you not to buy his stuff. Just about everything else is GW Del-A-Lum bushed. I have the front upper arms and rear lower arms, plus front springs and urethane bushed front sway bar from GW. The junkyard donated the F-Body front spindle, and I still have original rear springs and upper control arms. The buhsings in the rear upper arms are just about missing, so I need to replace them (or the arms if labor is close the price of new) soon. 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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 1:58 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh? Thanx Clint...I will do that...Its not so much the hard ride I am concerned about...It is the secondary damage that could occur that bothers meGeeAnybody need some Energy Suspension Polyurathane rear contol arm bushings still in the package..??? John
Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
I think the owners blew it. They had bids on eBay for over $900k, but they said right in the ad that if it didn't meet their "7 figure" reserve, they would sell the car at Russo Steele. I would have taken the $900k and ran to the bank. I'll bet somebody is pretty pissed off. Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: Gene Smith To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction So the $900,000 + eBay bids must have been shills? - Original Message - From: Alex LaRue To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Sold for $412,500 at Russo Steele auction last weekend. Lower than I thought it would go for. Alex LaRueLaRue Insurance Personal Business Insurance Collector Car Insurance Life InsuranceP O Box 119Hodgenville, KY 42748800-303-3518 Fax 270-358-8978Visit us online at www.LaRueInsurance.net or www.LaRueClassics.comJoin President Bush and a host of others here in Hodgenville on February 12th, 2008 to kickoff the two year Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration!!! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Gene SmithSent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:16 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction HI, Does anyone know if this car sold? Gene - Original Message - From: Gene Smith To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:15 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Hi, Does anyone know what the Z-16 prototype sold for? I have a bet on the final price! Thanks,Gene, a.k.a. usa1chevelleguyVisit my Home Page or eBay Store for more deals from Gene's General Restoration Parts!! www.genesgeneralrestorationparts.com Toll Free Order Line 866-347-2181 Mon.- Fri. 8a.m - 6p.m. EST FAX 260-495-9240 Anytime
Re: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Psalm 23 (For the Work Place)
That's enough of the spam,Joe. Take it somewhere else. 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: joehvelarde [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:11 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Psalm 23 (For the Work Place)
[Chevelle-list] Fiber Optic Scope
Thinking about purchasing a ProVision Fiber Optic Scope for the shop. Any pros or cons on the ProVision? Any other ideas? 1/4 or go with the 1/2? Never used one so still researching them. Any thoughts would be helpful. D.R. Jones
Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
John, I'm doing a Global West Cat 5 suspension, but I want to upgrade the other bushings in the front. I need to know Polygraphite, rubber, Polyurethane...what should I use on the front??? Dan -Original Message- From: John [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 1:57 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh? So...Is what we are saying is that it is not a good move to use the polyurethane bushings in the rear..??I have a new set on the shelf that I haven't installed yet and am now unsure if I want to.. John
Re: [Chevelle-list] Fiber Optic Scope
What are you using it for? http://clarus-medical.com/neural/neural_clarusscope.htm This is a fiber-optic endoscope that is auto focus and re-usable. It certainly wasn't made for cars, but you never know. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of D.R. Jones Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 6:31 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Fiber Optic Scope Thinking about purchasing a ProVision Fiber Optic Scope for the shop. Any pros or cons on the ProVision? Any other ideas? 1/4 or go with the 1/2? Never used one so still researching them. Any thoughts would be helpful. D.R. Jones
Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
What other bushings in the front,Dan? For what you spent on that GW set-up,are you telling us they left something out? 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: Dan Mascheck [EMAIL PROTECTED] John, I'm doing a Global West Cat 5 suspension, but I want to upgrade the other bushings in the front. I need to know Polygraphite, rubber, Polyurethane...what should I use on the front??? Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
My front end is completely polyurethane...Haven't tried it out yet...Still have the fenders and what not to put back on...I Did alot of detailing this year and the front end rebuild was much easier with the inner fenders and the fenders removed... John
Re: [Chevelle-list] Fiber Optic Scope
I have the pro vision fiber optic scope and I love it. It's very handy. It depends on what you're going to use it for as far as what size to go with. I have the 1/2 inch (there was no 1/4 inch model available when I purchased mine). I would have bought the 1/4 inch if it were available when I bought mine. You may also want to consider length, I have the 18" long model but at times I wish it were the 36" version. If I remember correctly, there was a substantial price difference (and they're already spendy enough). Hope this helps. Scott Jackson 1969 Chevelle SS 396
[Chevelle-list] Roller or ball bearings in a 12 bolt conversion
Well...I will be modifying my rear end and removing the c clips for the new Wilwood disk brake setup. The problem isI'm getting mixed advice about the bearings. I may race the car at the local quarter mile, but I will be cruising mostly with it! Global West says go with the ball bearing style bearings. They are used for drag racing, butPyle Brothers, that will do the conversion, says the ball bearings will leak after 10,000 or less miles. Pyle Brothers says you need to go with the roller style bearings for cruising and they will not leak like the ball bearings... Whom do you believe!! Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] Roller or ball bearings in a 12 bolt conversion
I dunno all the specificas about bearing requirements in rear ends, but, in general, roller bearing handle more of a load and last longer than ball bearings. If you decide to go with ball bearing, get sealed units so they wont leak. Dan McIntosh1960 Impala Sport CoupeStreet Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: Dan Mascheck To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 6:49 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Roller or ball bearings in a 12 bolt conversion Well...I will be modifying my rear end and removing the c clips for the newWilwood disk brake setup. The problem isI'm getting mixed advice aboutthe bearings. I may race the car at the local quarter mile, but I will becruising mostly with it!Global West says go with the ball bearing style bearings. They are used fordrag racing, butPyle Brothers, that will do the conversion, says theball bearings will leak after 10,000 or less miles. Pyle Brothers says youneed to go with the roller style bearings for cruising and they will notleak like the ball bearings...Whom do you believe!! Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
dude those type bushings are great for a tight ride--BUT YOU WILL HATE THEM WITH A PASSION WHEN THEY START SQUEAKING. - Original Message - From: Gene Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:36 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh? Hi, Has anyone ever used the urethane in just the front of the rear control arms and rubber on the axle ends? Gene - Original Message - From: John [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh? Thanx Clint...I will do that...Its not so much the hard ride I am concerned about...It is the secondary damage that could occur that bothers meGeeAnybody need some Energy Suspension Polyurathane rear contol arm bushings still in the package..??? John
Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
That's why I wondered if it was shill bidding because it seems like if someone was serious with over $900,000 bidon eBaythey would have gone to russo to buy...it also doesn't make sense that they sold it without a reserve at the auction. Who wants to bet what it will bring at BJ? Gene - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:51 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction I think the owners blew it. They had bids on eBay for over $900k, but they said right in the ad that if it didn't meet their "7 figure" reserve, they would sell the car at Russo Steele. I would have taken the $900k and ran to the bank. I'll bet somebody is pretty pissed off. Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: Gene Smith To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction So the $900,000 + eBay bids must have been shills? - Original Message - From: Alex LaRue To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Sold for $412,500 at Russo Steele auction last weekend. Lower than I thought it would go for. Alex LaRueLaRue Insurance Personal Business Insurance Collector Car Insurance Life InsuranceP O Box 119Hodgenville, KY 42748800-303-3518 Fax 270-358-8978Visit us online at www.LaRueInsurance.net or www.LaRueClassics.comJoin President Bush and a host of others here in Hodgenville on February 12th, 2008 to kickoff the two year Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration!!! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Gene SmithSent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:16 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction HI, Does anyone know if this car sold? Gene - Original Message - From: Gene Smith To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:15 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Hi, Does anyone know what the Z-16 prototype sold for? I have a bet on the final price! Thanks,Gene, a.k.a. usa1chevelleguyVisit my Home Page or eBay Store for more deals from Gene's General Restoration Parts!! www.genesgeneralrestorationparts.com Toll Free Order Line 866-347-2181 Mon.- Fri. 8a.m - 6p.m. EST FAX 260-495-9240 Anytime
Re: [Chevelle-list] Roller or ball bearings in a 12 bolt conversion
I would believe Pyle Bros because they know what they are talking about. GW doesn't. 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: Dan Mascheck [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well...I will be modifying my rear end and removing the c clips for the new Wilwood disk brake setup. The problem isI'm getting mixed advice about the bearings. I may race the car at the local quarter mile, but I will be cruising mostly with it! Global West says go with the ball bearing style bearings. They are used for drag racing, butPyle Brothers, that will do the conversion, says the ball bearings will leak after 10,000 or less miles. Pyle Brothers says you need to go with the roller style bearings for cruising and they will not leak like the ball bearings... Whom do you believe!! Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] Roller or ball bearings in a 12 bolt conversion
Dan I have had some dealings with Pyle Bro's and they did me right. But Global West is also a company in the know. But if PB are going to do the work, make sure they stand behind what they install and use what they recommend. Just my way of doing things... Danny Wilsher Wilsher Motorsports Inc. - Original Message - From: Dan Mascheck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:49 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Roller or ball bearings in a 12 bolt conversion Well...I will be modifying my rear end and removing the c clips for the new Wilwood disk brake setup. The problem isI'm getting mixed advice about the bearings. I may race the car at the local quarter mile, but I will be cruising mostly with it! Global West says go with the ball bearing style bearings. They are used for drag racing, butPyle Brothers, that will do the conversion, says the ball bearings will leak after 10,000 or less miles. Pyle Brothers says you need to go with the roller style bearings for cruising and they will not leak like the ball bearings... Whom do you believe!! Dan
[Chevelle-list] Chevelleabration
Would someone tell me the specifics about this. Where can I find all needed info, etc? Plan on attending if possible but need to know when, where, and what is required. John
Re: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Psalm 23 (For the Work Place)
TO BAD FOR YOU!!! - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Psalm 23 (For the Work Place) That's enough of the spam,Joe. Take it somewhere else. 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: joehvelarde [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:11 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Psalm 23 (For the Work Place)
Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
You know there are other bushings in the front end..like tie rods and such that have bushings besides the A arms with the Del-a-lum bushings. -Original Message- From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:46 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh? What other bushings in the front,Dan? For what you spent on that GW set-up,are you telling us they left something out? 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: Dan Mascheck [EMAIL PROTECTED] John, I'm doing a Global West Cat 5 suspension, but I want to upgrade the other bushings in the front. I need to know Polygraphite, rubber, Polyurethane...what should I use on the front??? Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] Roller or ball bearings in a 12 bolt conversion
Thanks! From: Dan McIntosh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:53 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Roller or ball bearings in a 12 bolt conversion I dunno all the specificas about bearing requirements in rear ends, but, in general, roller bearing handle more of a load and last longer than ball bearings. If you decide to go with ball bearing, get sealed units so they wont leak. Dan McIntosh 1960 Impala Sport Coupe Street Metal Fabrications http://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: Dan Mascheck To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 6:49 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Roller or ball bearings in a 12 bolt conversion Well...I will be modifying my rear end and removing the c clips for the new Wilwood disk brake setup. The problem isI'm getting mixed advice about the bearings. I may race the car at the local quarter mile, but I will be cruising mostly with it! Global West says go with the ball bearing style bearings. They are used for drag racing, butPyle Brothers, that will do the conversion, says the ball bearings will leak after 10,000 or less miles. Pyle Brothers says you need to go with the roller style bearings for cruising and they will not leak like the ball bearings... Whom do you believe!! Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
Other than the anti-sway bar, I don't think there are any bushings to worry about. Ball joints, Pitman arms, tie rods, etc. have grease fittings, but you get what you get from the manufacturer, and it is metal to metal as far as I know. You can't buy a poly bushing kit for these fittings, just A-Arms and sway bars (bar mount and end links) in front. Since you have the full tilt GW kit, get what else you need from them and you can be sure that it will all work together, even if it costs a few dollars more than PST or someone else - not that PST is cheap. 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 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Mascheck Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:24 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh? You know there are other bushings in the front end..like tie rods and such that have bushings besides the A arms with the Del-a-lum bushings. -Original Message- From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:46 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh? What other bushings in the front,Dan? For what you spent on that GW set-up,are you telling us they left something out? 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: Dan Mascheck [EMAIL PROTECTED] John, I'm doing a Global West Cat 5 suspension, but I want to upgrade the other bushings in the front. I need to know Polygraphite, rubber, Polyurethane...what should I use on the front??? Dan
[Chevelle-list] List Administrator?
Who is the List Admin? Anyone know? Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
What else? 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: Dan Mascheck [EMAIL PROTECTED] You know there are other bushings in the front end..like tie rods and such that have bushings besides the A arms with the Del-a-lum bushings.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelleabration
Sure, visit http://www.chevelles.com/aces/ and http://www.chevelles.com/aces/shows/index.html for show information. Some of the info on the shows page needs to be updated to 2006 but the dates at the top of the page are correct. You MUST be a member of ACES to show your car at Chevell~abration but anyone can attend for a small fee. Show is held at Moss-Wright Park in Goodlettsville, TN just north of Nashville June 8-10. CB has grown to be the Premier Chevelle show in the country IMO. Where else can you see over 400 of the finest 64-72 Chevelles at one time? Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 ChevelleReference CDnow available! ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 6:37 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Chevelleabration Would someone tell me the specifics about this. Where can I find all needed info, etc? Plan on attending if possible but need to know when, where, and what is required. John
Re: [Chevelle-list] Saginaw Parts
--- I have 2 4-speeds in Grand Rapids, Mi 49534 - Ryan Langstraat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom I noticed on team chevelles classifieds that you have some parts for sale. Email me off list when you get a second if you would please. Thanks Ryan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-list] List Administrator?
Al is taking care of most things. I found this at one of the info pages:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If that doesn't work try [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 1/26/06, Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who is the List Admin? Anyone know?Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm-- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
[Chevelle-list] Flowmaster
I am thinking of buying a Flowmaster 2 1/2 inch American Thunder Exhaust kit for my 66...Anybody have one of these installed on their car or have any opinions of them... I'd like to hear about it... John
Re: [Chevelle-list] List Administrator?
Thanks,Rick. That's what I thought so I'll drop him a note. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer Al is taking care of most things. I found this at one of the info pages:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If that doesn't work try [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 1/26/06, Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who is the List Admin? Anyone know?Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm-- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] A little rant
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Flowmaster
I have the 3 kit on my 66. High quality and good fit though a little on the loud side (simple fix with a different muffler). Ron My '66 http://myweb.cableone.net/cutter169/ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:10 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Flowmaster I am thinking of buying a Flowmaster 2 1/2 inch American Thunder Exhaust kit for my 66...Anybody have one of these installed on their car or have any opinions of them... I'd like to hear about it... John
Re: [Chevelle-list] Flowmaster
Here is a video of my 70 with the 2.5" American Thunder system and 40 series mufflers. The quality sucks, but you can here it http://www.chevelles.com/cgi-bin/video/dirwrap.cgi?rt=countpath=video//MOV05442.mpg Tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Psalm 23 (For the Work Place)
No, too bad for you. I get my religion at church on Sunday. This is a site for cars, specifically Chevelles, and matters automotive. Please don't post religious or political topics. They will NOT be appreciated. BillL At 07:04 PM 1/26/2006, you wrote: TO BAD FOR YOU!!! - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Psalm 23 (For the Work Place)
Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
Ain't no bushings in tie rod ends, they're steel on steel joints. BillL At 07:24 PM 1/26/2006, you wrote: You know there are other bushings in the front end..like tie rods and such that have bushings besides the A arms with the Del-a-lum bushings.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Flowmaster
I have a Flowmaster system with 50s on my 69 El Camino w/ SBC. I am happy with it. It is pretty cheap for a fairly complete system, and it was easy to install. If you are just basically joy-riding with your car, I think you would be happy in the absence of all sorts of science. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of John Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 9:10 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Flowmaster I am thinking of buying a Flowmaster 2 1/2 inch American Thunder Exhaust kit for my 66...Anybody have one of these installed on their car or have any opinions of them... I'd like to hear about it... John
Re: [Chevelle-list] Flowmaster
I had the American Thunder kit on my 67 BB. Sounded pretty good to me. Short .WAV file here - http://www.dalesplace.com/images/chevelle/more_pics/p852.wav Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 ChevelleReference CDnow available! ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 8:10 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Flowmaster I am thinking of buying a Flowmaster 2 1/2 inch American Thunder Exhaust kit for my 66...Anybody have one of these installed on their car or have any opinions of them... I'd like to hear about it... John
Re: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Psalm 23 (For the Work Place)
Honestly, for your own sake, you will find that people on this list will be very friendly and very helpful as long as you respect the fact that this is not a place to post political or religious views, and not a place to forward junk emails. We enjoy discussing our Chevelles and El Caminos and I hope you will join in that discussion.
[Chevelle-list] Crossmember
I was reading through my restoration book tonight in the process of reinstalling my crossmember. The diagram in my book shows that for the two door coupe, the crossmember bolts to the front two holes in the frame not the back two that are used for elkys. It also looks like you install the bolts in "upside down" with lock washer, regular washer and then nut. I am just wanting to make sure that I am looking at the pics right. If someone can either confirm or correct me on this that would be great! Thanks Ryan A.C.E.S. #07184
Re: [Chevelle-list] Crossmember
The location of the crossmember depends on what transmission you have. TH400's are longer, therefore the crossmember has to be further back. Also bear in mind that EC frames are different than 2 door coupes. The EC frame is boxed and is 4 inches longer in the middle than a 2 door. The bolts to go in, what you call upside down. Tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] Fiber Optic Scope
I have one and I would suggest 1/2. Wider view. gm66 --- D.R. Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: D.R. Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 17:30:33 -0600 To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Fiber Optic Scope Thinking about purchasing a ProVision Fiber Optic Scope for the shop. Any pros or cons on the ProVision? Any other ideas? 1/4 or go with the 1/2? Never used one so still researching them. Any thoughts would be helpful. D.R. Jones _ Netscape. Just the Net You Need.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Roller or ball bearings in a 12 bolt conversion
Use roller bearings. No doubt. gm66 --- Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 18:11:52 -0600 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Roller or ball bearings in a 12 bolt conversion I would believe Pyle Bros because they know what they are talking about. GW doesn't. 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: Dan Mascheck [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well...I will be modifying my rear end and removing the c clips for the new Wilwood disk brake setup. The problem isI'm getting mixed advice about the bearings. I may race the car at the local quarter mile, but I will be cruising mostly with it! Global West says go with the ball bearing style bearings. They are used for drag racing, butPyle Brothers, that will do the conversion, says the ball bearings will leak after 10,000 or less miles. Pyle Brothers says you need to go with the roller style bearings for cruising and they will not leak like the ball bearings... Whom do you believe!! Dan _ Netscape. Just the Net You Need.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Roller or ball bearings in a 12 bolt conversion
Yep. Ball bearings don't handle lateral loading worth a flip. 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use roller bearings. No doubt. gm66
