Re: [Chevelle-list] 283 balancer?

[Jim H. Thompson]

That is the balancer. Small compared to newer engines.

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I have modified several 283 in the past. To do as much as you have indicated
a cam swap is just a step away. I also suggest looking for a set of
reconditioned 305 heads. They are cheap but let you run unleaded gas. More
HP and better mileage.  

 

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From: "Jim H. Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 7:20 pm

 Waste of time. Same balancer used on 283,327,307. You have a
> small journal crank. Unless the rubber insulator ring is shot. 

 

I suggest the Chevy 327/350 hyd (Crane cam WG996K grind151H) cam
> swap if your pulling the intake and balancer.

Replacement
> factory ID #3563151 for 325 or 350 HP engines. Call Summit they have a cam
kit
> for as low as $89. PAW and Powerhouse have kits also. 

> How many miles on the engine?


Jim,
Thanks for the post. 
The thing is, with the 283-2 barrel engines, there was no balancer.
It just has a hub to provide a place to bolt the pulleys to.
 (The 4 barrel 283s, 327s, and the sixes all had actual balancers.)
Hard to imagine this seemed like a good idea to Chevrolet engineers; the
accountants probably liked it though.
Not sure what years or models had this setup.
 
btw: This engine only has 35,000 miles on it.(99% sure that's for real)
I'm just planning on cleaning it up, replace the valve seals, and do the
usual tune-up items. 
Since the exhaust is rusty, its the right time to do the duals.
Then might as well put the 4 barrel on it too. 


Pete

[Chevelle-list] Alternator rebuilding

[Malibu]

I found this site. For any one wanting to rebuild their alternator or increase 
to high output / upgrade parts, this site has it. Thought I'd pass it on.
http://www.alternatorparts.com/

Re: [Chevelle-list] A new El Camino?????

[bad66chevelle454]

I thought the SSR wasnt that bad looking. The ass end for me, was the ugly 
part. Could of used a little improvement. If I remember right, they were almost 
as much as a Corvetteif I had that extra money lying around, I would buy a 
Corvette any day over a SSR...but that's just me. I will say this new El Camino 
is awesome looking and way better looking than the SSR, in my opinion. 



I liked the Prowler...it was a really good idea, but they should of stuffed a 
V-8 in there! I bet they would of sold a ton more if they was a V-8 in there. 
Can you imagine? Plymouth Prowler with a Hemi or something like that? 


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From: Rich Pruett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 7:17 am
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] A new El Camino?




Correction

 

They didn't sell that many 'cause they didn't build that many!

 

-- Original message -- 
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Rich Pruett) 

They didn't sell to many 'cause they build that many! I don't recall seeing 
more than one setting on anybody's lot for any extended period of time. SSR's 
still bring a good dollar setting on a used car lot and, IMO, look damn good.

 

Did you also think the Plymouth Prowler was a flop? They were expensive and had 
great styling and also were limited in availability. But, they were under 
powered with a V-6 engine. Didn't bother the sales or the resale value one bit. 
I would say the major flop award from the last 5 years goes to Ford for the 
Thunderbird resurrection. A bunch were built and they sat on dealers' lots for 
a long time. 

 

-- Original message -- 
From: SLWeaver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 


 

SSR was probably a flop becasue it was too slow, a little too expensive 
(for its slowness), and not as useful as a pickup...they actually may be worth 
something someday though since they didn't sell too many.

 

I'd buy one of the Australian Elky's iff they bring it in as an SS El Camino 
with over 400 hp LS3 and 6 speed, and a functional cowl induction hood ...the 
rear roof line should come back a little further though (imo)... and they need 
to make sure the bed can haul 4x8 sheets of plywood (at least on top of wheel 
wells).

 

GM oughta run with it as an El Camino, probably easy as hell to plaster the 
Malibu front end on it, they are a bunch of dimwits if they don't bring back 
the SS El Camino...the accesories/options they could come up with alone culd 
probably get GM back in the black ...along with the new Camaro

 

I would not buy it as a Pontiac though... just wouldn't be something right 
about it being a Pontiac

 

 
SLWeaver 



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From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] A new El Camino?

Like I said, IMO, the SSR was a flop. I think it was just a little too 
expensive. I dont think it was the ugliest thing, but I didnt really go "wow 
thats so cool." This new Elky I think looks way better than the SSR. Just seems 
like the SSR was a rich man's play toy yah know. Be interesting to see if it 
does come out though.


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Sent: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:57 am
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] A new El Camino?




I’d have to disagree with the SSR being a flop.  I doubt it was ever intended 
to be a bread-and-butter production unit with its convertible hard top.  Front 
end looks too much like a Toyota and I’m not excited by the useless quarter 
windows, but one never knows…

 




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While it does look awesomehasnt GM learned? People dont want these 
car/trucks. Look at the SSRin my opinion a total flop. That could be 
because of the price, but still. I just hope GM doesnt fold under. In my 
opinion, I want either a car, or a truck, not both. 


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Sent: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 9:14 am
Subject: [Chevelle-list] A new El Camino?



 



In today's paper. I think it's pretty good looking. A link is at the bottom of 
the page.



 







 



 









 



 










 











 











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Pontiac sedan will be offered as a station wagon and sport truck


November 20, 2007



BY MARK PHELAN FREE PRESS AUTO WRITER



Pontiac wants to add variants of the eagerly awaited G8 rear-wheel-drive sport 
sedan to broaden the model's appeal.



A station wagon and sport-truck variation are among the possibilities for the 
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Re: [Chevelle-list] '69 Wagon Swap

[Rick Schaefer]

  I bought a Global West upper Control Arm kit from NPD.com.  It included
the ball joints.At the same time I bought the 12" rotors (with 4 3/4
bolt pattern) for a 1990 1LE camaro.  I used spindles & backing plate from
the caprice. If you google "tall spindle swap"  you will find more info
& opinions about the swap.   If you are on a budget (who isn't) you can use
the Buick rotors & calipers.   And the master cylinder/booster is probably
doable, but you may have to fab a mounting bracket.



On Nov 25, 2007 7:43 PM, Shawn Price <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Thanks for the replies,  Rick, what ball joints did you use to mate the
> b-body spindles to the Chevelle control arms? Also, how did you do your
> braking setup? Did you use any of the Caprice components? I'm starting from
> a manual drum/drum setup, so I'll need to swap out everything.
>
> I really appreciate everyone's input.
>
> Shawn
>
>  On Nov 25, 2007, at 6:59 PM, Rick Schaefer wrote:
>
>   Shawn you will hear many nay-sayers about the "Tall Spindle"
> conversion.   And for someone looking for the ultimate in handling it may
> not be the latest & greatest.But it works for me.  I have spindles from
> a 96 Caprice Wagon in my Elky & the  braking is MUCH improved.  The spindle
> change dropped my front end just over 1 inch also.
>
>  The Roadmaster may have a 5 inch wheel bolt pattern as compared to the
> chevelles 4 3/4 inch.  But that can be addressed or you can use 5inch wheels
> on the front.
>
> On Nov 25, 2007 3:09 PM, Tom Rightler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Everything from the Roadmaster will work on the Chevelle except the rear
> > axle.  It will not bolt up to the Chevelle trailing arms, different
> > angles.
> > The front spindles are easy, you just need to get a special ball joint
> > that
> > fits the chevelle lower control arm and the B body spindle.  Do a search
> > in
> > the Team Chevelle tech archives as this topic has been covered many
> > times.
> >
> > Tom Rightler
> > MCC Newsletter Editor
> >
> >
> > - Original Message -
> > From: "Shawn Price" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" < chevelle-list@chevelles.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 3:12 PM
> > Subject: [Chevelle-list] '69 Wagon Swap
> >
> >
> > > Hello all,
> > >
> > >  I've just purchased a '69 Chevelle wagon, and am looking to swap  the
> >
> > > drivetrain in from my wrecked '96 Roadmaster Estate Wagon which  has
> > the
> > > iron LT-1 and 4L6E tranny.
> > > But I'd like to take the swap a step further and move over the 10
> >  bolt
> > > posi and front discs. I thought I read someplace where folks  were
> > > swapping in late model B-body spindles into our Chevelles, but  maybe
> > that
> > > was just wishful thinking?
> > >
> > > I won't have the '69 until next week, so I can't start measuring just
> > > yet. But anyone else's experience is greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Shawn
> > >
> > >
> > >
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>
>
> --
> Rick Schaefer
> 72 TPI El Camino
>
>
>


-- 
Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Sheet Metal

[Trooper]

Tamaraz is a distributor just like NPD, OPG, Groundup. They do not 
manufacture there own sheetmetal. Goodmark is a manufacture/distributor as 
is Dynacorn. In all reality Golden Legion is probably manufacturing both of 
these guys sheetmetal.
 In answer to your question all these distributors are selling basically 
the same parts. No one distributor has any better parts than the other.


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Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 9:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Sheet Metal




I am looking for some sheet metal for my 1970
Chevelle. Has anyone had any experience dealing with
Tamaraz on Ebay?  They've got some great prices, but I
hope the quality is as good as GoodmarkIndustries.
Their rating was +99% good

Bumpers were $146.95
Quarter Skins   $159.95
Fenders $238.00

Thanks




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