Re: [Chevelle-list] Muncie rebuild kits
www.muncie4speed.com Wally seems to be a stand up guy. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
[Chevelle-list] Chevy Snowthrower
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/grd/541649475.html Thought you guys might find this interesting??? This is not mine, just ran across it though. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
Re: [Chevelle-list] last year for non-concealed wipers
As said earlier, the base model platform/heavy Chevy wipers parked on the windshield and the Malibu and SS had the hideaway up until 1972. I converted mine and got everything from a Malibu on my 72 including the extra wide Stainless piece across the bottom of the windshield that the wipers parked on. - Original Message From: Bill Lessenberry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2008 9:13:07 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] ReChevelle-list] last year for non-concealed wipers I'm not sure about the later years, but the 300 series had open wipers in '68 & '69. BillL At 12:11 AM 1/8/2008, you wrote: Yep. Ed Riggins HSP, Inc. On Mon Jan 7 19:06 , John Nasta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: I used to know this, but what was the last year for non-concealed wipers on the Chevelle? Was it 1967? Thanks Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
Re: [Chevelle-list] Car won't start
Twist the positive battery cable, I have had that happen to me more times than I care to remember. - Original Message From: Josh Campbell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2008 7:39:14 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Car won't start Hey all here is a good one. Not long after I got the 71 the car wouldn't start I just figured it was the fact the positive end of the soleniod was loose or the crappy battery terminals, which I am not ruling out yet. Anyway today I jerked the starter off and fixed the soleniod. I tried the key and it bumped over for a second then quit. Then I tried the lights, nothing. So I thought bad connection, I wiggled the wires and checked the fuses and nothing. So tomorrow I'm off to buy some terminals. Any other ideas in case that don't work? Anyway thanks in advance. Josh Campbell 66 SS 396 (Black on the rotisseree, 1st car never part with it) 66 SS 396 (Red got it on a trade I only wanted the steering wheel) 87 Monte Carlo SS (The modern Chevelle especially when you add the right stuff) 71 Malibu (Something new to blow my money on) Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
[Chevelle-list] 95 SS Impala FS in NW Indiana
My brother want to sell his toy. Garaged and never seen snow. Some speed upgrades but stock otherwise. 14,200 original miles. Burgundy/gray leather. Very nice car $20K if anyone is interested. Merry Christmas all!! Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
Re: [Chevelle-list] chevelle
There is a vendor every year at a swap meet I go to has several hundred car titles for sale. I know it isn't legal to change a vin tag. Heck I got some old car titles of cars I've scrapped over the years, but no Chevelle ones In Indiana an out of state vehicle has to be inspected by the BMV or local law enforcement to verify the Vin matches the title... - Original Message From: mike f <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, December 24, 2007 8:56:51 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] chevelle Why or how would someone just sell titles? Would these be forgeries? Merry Christmas. mike - Original Message From: Eddie Bumgarner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 9:16:11 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] chevelle Does anybody know someone that sells car titles? thanks in advance Eddie B. Eddie Bumgarner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I would hire some to check it out, or go see it my self in person before i spent a dime. good luck Eddie Bumgarner 66ss conv. Bill Bradley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ditto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to see the pics Donnie In a message dated 12/21/2007 5:43:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i tried to send this two times, seems it won;t go through with the picture attachments. if anyone wants them let me know. i just thought it would be fun to mess with these scammers a little more. one of the pictures you might be able to see the plate number. and i wonder whos vin this is? In a message dated 12/20/2007 4:53:23 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Even I'm not good about cars, I'll try to describe the car the best way I can. It has no scratches, no damages, no hidden defects. It is in imaculate condition and has never been involved in any accident.The mileage is accurate.The engine runs good, the paint looks new ( as you can see from the pictures ), garage kept. 1970 Chevelle SS 454 4-Speed Miles: 89010 Body Type: Coupe Transmission: Manual Engine: 8 Interior: Black Warranty: No Year: 1970 Title: Clear VIN Number: 136370A169765 Condition: Used Exterior: Black Fuel Type: Gasoline Inspection: Inspected Options Air Conditioning Power Seats I must remind you that if we are going to have a transaction I will need your complete name and address to initiate a new transaction case at Yahoo! Finance, please provide me with your purchase & shipping details (name and address "shipping address aswell if different from your address"). After I receive your details I will initiate a new transaction case at Yahoo! Finance and they will contact you with the complete details of this transaction. Thank you! See AOL's _top rated recipes_ (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) and _easy ways to stay in shape_ (http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aoltop000303) for winter. **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) -- Bill Bradley http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ 67 Chevelle Malibu 71 Triumph Spitfire 82 Chevy C-10 Eddie Bumgarner 66ss conv. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. Eddie Bumgarner 66ss conv. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Chevelle-list] 72 Chevelle for sale
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Re: [Chevelle-list] source for trading of cars?
If you can decipher and ignore the scammers, I have had great luck using Craigslist. I have traded and came out ahead in most cases but never tried anything of real value. In Chicago it is pretty popular but the scammers still try. I just hit the delete key. You are annonymous until you answer the e-mail. If the person expresses interest I go back and forth via e-mail to see if the guy is legit. I never give my home phone or address out unless I feel real comfortable with the potential deal, whatever it is. It is free to use but don't use your main e-mail address, create a separate one so the potential spam is eliminated. If you're not near a major city than CL is not well known. Although I still look on E-bay I haven't tried selling anything since finding Craigslist. My $.02 - Original Message From: J. Brady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chevelle Group Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 11:22:59 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] source for trading of cars? Every now and again, I consider offering up my '66 Chevelle Malibu for trade- I've owned it for 10 years and am thinking it might be time to swap it for something a little different. Are there any sites out there that highlight trading of cars more than buying and selling? I think I'd rather go down that route than have to list the car, have someone haggle with me, try to find a new car once it sold, yadda yadda.. Thanks, Jim '66 Malibu Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do about bugs. (insects smashed on the car)
The only positive about the winters in Chicagoland are from about Dec-mid Feb you get a break because it is to miserable to do anything outside except what is necessary. I don't have a heated garage so all projects get a 3 month break. - Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Saturday, December 1, 2007 9:30:20 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do about bugs. (insects smashed on the car) Yeah. I hate you guys who live where it's warm... > -Original Message- > From: Chuck Speake [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, December 2, 2007 02:54 AM > To: ''The Chevelle Mailing List'' > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do about bugs. (insects smashed on the > car) > > Move to Chicago. With our ice storm tonight you won't find very many bugs > for quite some time. > > Chuck Speake > 1970 Chevelle Malibu > Glen Ellyn, Illinois > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mike f > Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 8:42 PM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: [Chevelle-list] What to do about bugs. (insects smashed on the car) > > Hello everyone. I am getting creamed with bugs especially in the evenings > and nights? > what do you do to deal with this issue? > > thanks > mike > > > > > > Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you > with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/sports;_ylt=At9_qDKvtAbMuh1G1SQtBI7ntAcJ > > > > Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/sports;_ylt=At9_qDKvtAbMuh1G1SQtBI7ntAcJ
Re: [Chevelle-list] Small block lifting points
The 2 hole is drivers side furthest front 2 bolts on the intake and the single is the passenger side farthest rear intake bolt, right by the distributor. - Original Message From: John <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 8:30:24 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Small block lifting points To take this a little farther...Does anyone know where the mounting points are for those factory lifting eyes that bolt to the manifold???One has one bolt and the other has 2 bolts attaching it... John Palmer 66 Malibu 327 4 speed __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] First time selling on chevelle forum and a scam?
I totally agree with Brad on this. I have about 35 ads on Craigslist alone trying to rid my life of some of my extras, mostly to buy what I need for my ongoing projects. The "gooday" is the first sign. A lot of other use "the item". I just hit the delete key. Every once in a while I will toy with them. There is a false Paypal scam and US postal money order scams as well when they try to do it electronically. I do not accept anything other than cash, the green US postal money orders that have to be purchased with cash or a debit card or good ole Paypal. I have had buyers open a paypal account just to purchase from me across the world. I welcome prospective buyers to view my e-bay feedback to let them know I am for real. I would say 1 in 10 that contact me are for real and if that 1 is interested enough and is not a "tire kicker" whatever I am selling is sold. My $.02 - Original Message From: Brad Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Cc: Randy S Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 6, 2007 3:52:02 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] First time selling on chevelle forum and a scam? Sorry but this is false. The scam often involves forged cashiers checks. I know of cases where the bank verified the check, the money cleared, and then weeks later the bank found out it was a forgery. They then took back all the money from the person's account. They were out the item and had problems when their account ran dry and checks started bouncing. Never wire money Western Union! I have not heard of problems with Postal money orders. If you are suspicious, run. If you want to make the sale, use Escrow and let them take the risk. You might want to check with the forum admin to trace the IP address of this guy to see if he is where he says he is. You can ask for his phone number - and call it. Scammers usually disappear if you ask or provide a false number. Brad Waller (owner of EPage.com classifieds since 1994) '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 Terry S Hodges Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 12:29 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List; The Chevelle Mailing List Cc: Randy S Johnson Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] First time selling on chevelle forum and a scam? Just make sure you wait for their check to clear, it doesn't matter if it is a cashiers check or not. Still takes three days to clear If the routing numbers are legit, then your bank will notify you.. A US postal order is better. Then you can go to the post office and see if it is legitimate or not when they run the numbers. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelles in nascar in 68-72?
Back in those days I remember seeing the larger bodied cars like the Impala and such to match the big Charger and Galaxie 500 but I could be wrong. Footage is rare before 73 I have found. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Off topic, Camaro.
In the early 80's the 68-72 Chevelle's were the car of choice due to the rules and the class I ran in on our local asphalt tracks, I went through my fair share of decent bodies which now I am not proud of. I remember my best one was a 68, rust-free southern car but to my defense it didn't have a title. When I destroyed the sheet metal, I skinned another 72 outer shell and made it work on the 68. - Original Message From: Josh Campbell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 5:24:20 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Off topic, Camaro. Kills me this is a little off the subject on the off the subject subject, but just a mere 7 years ago people couldn't hardly give that body style away, I even made a dirt tracker out of a nice 72 (nice, not perfect, no interior, no engine, no title, you know just nice old car). Oh well thats what time does I guess.. Josh Campbell 66SS396 Total basketcase!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've about got my 68 Chevelle SS done, So I'm looking for something else to take up my time. I'm looking at a 1970 camaro, It has a small block 350 in it. I'm not sure of the price yet, Somewhere between $7000.000 - $9000.00 The car is in pretty good shape. The Question is, I have a 454 that I would like to put in it if I get it. Will this engine drop in using the same motor mounts? And what other mods will I have to do? Even If the price is $9000.00 is that an OK deal for a good 1970 Camaro? I know that would be a steel on a SS Chevelle, But I don't know much about Camaros, Other than the 69 Z. Thanks for any info ahead of timeDennis Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7
Re: [Chevelle-list] O/T FYI... 2009 Chevrolet Camaro
Now that is a good looking excuse for a mid-life crisis. - Original Message From: Rick Schaefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:07:02 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] O/T FYI... 2009 Chevrolet Camaro The picture in the listed link does make it resemble a mustang, at least on the side. But I've seen a lot of other pictures and really do like it. Seeing it in person though will be the true test.Now the Challenger http://comcast.vehix.com/research/previewDetails.aspx?id=08s-challenger&make=16000F&model=Challenger&year=2008 WON"T be mistaken for anything else. On 8/30/07, Carl Ziegler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: A smiling Mustang at that!!! - Original Message From: " [EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 7:04:21 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] O/T FYI... 2009 Chevrolet Camaro I don't know about you guys... but to me the 2009 Camaro sure does look a lot like a MUSTANG any other opinions? Donnie -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-to: chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: 8/30/2007 12:18:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: [Chevelle-list] O/T FYI... 2009 Chevrolet Camaro http://comcast.vehix.com/research/previewDetails.aspx?id=09s-camaro&make=16000B&model=Camaro&year=2009 Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers , not web links. -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/
Re: [Chevelle-list] O/T FYI... 2009 Chevrolet Camaro
A smiling Mustang at that!!! - Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 7:04:21 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] O/T FYI... 2009 Chevrolet Camaro I don't know about you guys... but to me the 2009 Camaro sure does look a lot like a MUSTANG any other opinions? Donnie -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-to: chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: 8/30/2007 12:18:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: [Chevelle-list] O/T FYI... 2009 Chevrolet Camaro http://comcast.vehix.com/research/previewDetails.aspx?id=09s-camaro&make=16000B&model=Camaro&year=2009 Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. http://farechase.yahoo.com/
Re: [Chevelle-list] VIN
I wouldn't let the entire VIN info go but the first set of numbers I don't see a problem in. Just fill in the last with X and it should be fine. - Original Message From: D.R. Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 7:42:05 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] VIN Have a car for sale - 1957 Chev - listed on several places on the internet. I throw out the U.K. requests for information. Then throw out the ones wanting to know about gas mileage, how many miles, how does the motor run, etc... it is plainly shown to be a project car with pictures showing it is a project. Then I get what look like to be serious inquiries wanting some didrect contact, but they all want the VIN. Why do they want the VIN? Some kind of scam? If anyone has had dealings along these lines could you let me know or is it just a legit request and I am being a little strange? Too many scams these days. D.R. Jones Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/
Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)
it has been a few days, just quiet I guess - Original Message From: Bob n Cheri <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 8:55:06 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] (no subject) Is the list slow or have I been bumped off? No activity lately. Bob Belz Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p=BESTDEAL
Re: [Chevelle-list] Part name?
Pelle, they made 2 versions. The hideaway went on the Malibu and the non-Malibu plain jane stopped on the windshield. There are also 2 different stainless pieces, at least on a 72. The larger one with the hideaway and the shorter that parked on the windshield. All the motors where the same. I think the parts the arms mount to are different as well, but it has been over 10 years since I switched mine over to the hideaway as my car was the basic Chevelle, non-Malibu. I have had 3 '72's. My $.02 - Original Message From: Pelle Andersson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 5:01:05 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Part name? Ahh! Yeah! That's the piece :-) But my wipers are just partly hidden, they just refuse to go all the way down to "parked position". Could it be the viper motor arm that's to short (maybe it's from another car?) Pelle - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 9:03 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Part name? GroundUp calls it a windshield molding: http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=chevellecamino&Product_Code=KLM-3A&Category_Code = This looks & is priced like the one for hidden wipers. On 7/2/07, Pelle Andersson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Rookie Q What is the stainless panel below the windshield called? The one wipers rests upon when they're "parked"? Best regards Pelle __ Chevelle gearheads http://hem.bredband.net/chevellegearheads/ http://www.chevelleforum.se/ -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/
Re: [Chevelle-list] What's it worth?
What type, size? - Original Message From: Herb Lumpp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 7:39:36 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] What's it worth? Can you guys give me an idea of what a set of 4 rallye wheels w/ caps and trim rings is worth? They're in good shape (not perfect). Thanks. Herb Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545469
Re: [Chevelle-list] Vacuum Hose Question
There should be a hose that goes through the firewall to power the vacuum to operate the inside flappers and vents for the AC stuff. - Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2007 6:53:46 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Vacuum Hose Question Just noticed today that I am missing a vacuum hose on my '70 LS5. On the AC evaporator there is a vacuum can that is about 4" in diameter and about 31/2" long. This can has two inlets or one inlet and one outlet on the back side (end of can that faces the passenger seat) the bottom inlet has a hose attached that connects to a fitting on the intake manifold. The top inlet has no hose connected. What should this top inlet or outlet be connected to? Thanks for the help! Jerry Wells ACES 5923 See what's free at AOL.com. Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545469
Re: [Chevelle-list] O/T engine I.D.
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Engine noise!
Sounds like either an exhaust leak or a sticky lifter to me. My $.02 - Original Message From: Pelle Andersson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 6:18:47 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Engine noise! Hi! I have this strange noise during acceleration! Sounds a little bit like a bolt tapping my M/T aluminum valve covers but a tad sharper! No marks in the valve covers indicating that anything is hitting them! I’ve tried to adjust timing back & forth 16-8 degrees but it’s still the same! It’s in sync with the rpm & I can only hear it when accelerating hard! Any ideas? Pelle Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Yahoo! Answers Food & Drink Q&A. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545367
Re: [Chevelle-list] Help bleeding brakes
This sounds like a similar situation I had with my slave cylinder for my clutch on my C-20. I had to have help but it worked. 1 open bleeder, 2 have someone push the brake pedal down and hold it, 3 close bleeder, 4 let the brake pedal up after it is closed. Repeat as many times as needed. Eventually I finally got all the air out and then the last couple of times I bled it normally by pumping it up. That finally worked. Good luck, My $.02 - Original Message From: Michael Pell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 10:04:04 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Help bleeding brakes The Prop valve is from a '69, I think. No such pin as you mention. 2 inputs, 3 outputs, 1 idiot wire plug-in (currently not utilized). I took the 1st MC back, and got another just like it. It seems to be working better. I finally got the fronts to bleed!!! And the front wheels are done. This has not been fun. Now the rears won't bleed at all, haven't moved an ounce from the resevoir. I can see bubbles move forward/back as the pedal is pumped (1 man bleed kit), so I know that the lines are clear and not kinked. At least some air is getting moved at the rear wheel cylinder as the pedal is pumped. I did bench bleed the MC, that went fine. I'm going to let it sitt over night hoping to let the gravity do it's thing. I don't think I've ever had this much trouble bleeding brakes!! Thanks for the suggestions. Mike -- I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, Than live my life as if there isn't, And die to find out there is. -Blaise Pascal Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377 Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc (http://www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6 Rick Schaefer wrote: Mike What year? And where can you not get fluid? Front/rear/both? For 72 anyway, there is a pin on the proportioning valve that must be pressed in to get flow to the rear. On 4/20/07, Michael Pell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks, but what do you mean by 'off center"? -- I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, Than live my life as if there isn't, And die to find out there is. -Blaise Pascal Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377 Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc (http://www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6 Mark Tibbits wrote: > What brake lines did you replace? The por. valve might be off centered > is the brake light on? You might have to have to press. bleed the > system.If you are bleeding the fronts you might have to bleed the rear > first. Some times if the por. valve is off center you can drive the > car as long as you have some brake pedal and then try again. If the > brake light is on the por, vale is off center. > - Original Message - From: "Michael Pell" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "ChevelleList" > Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 7:59 PM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] Help bleeding brakes > > >> I replaced the MC and and brake lines, and can't get any fluid to >> flow through the lines. >> I did successfully bleed the MC seperately, so I know that part is >> working. >> >> I even , gulp, read the directions. Open the bleeder open on the >> brake pedal downstroke, close it before brake pedal gets to the bottom. >> I can hear and see the air moving a bit in the clear hose from the >> bleeder to the cup . >> >> Any tips on how to get the fluid down the lines? >> Thanks, >> Mike >> >> -- >> -- >> I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find >> out there isn't, Than live my >> life as if there isn't, And die to find out there is. -Blaise Pascal >> Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com >> TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com >> Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377 >> Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc ( http://www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6 >> >> >> > > > > > -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.5.5/769 - Release Date: 4/19/2007 5:56 PM __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Vacuum Canister-Brakes
I converted a previous Chevelle that had the same problem. The booster rod needed adjustment that goes into the master. I bet that is your problem. My $ .02 - Original Message From: Jim & Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 9:38:02 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Vacuum Canister-Brakes I have a question on brakes . I don't think is related to vacuum. When I step on the brake ,the pedal is easy and the braking action is sudden ,I have to get use to it after not driving the car for a while. It's a 1972 four wheel drum that has power brakes . I have the disc brake conversion I am going to install when the weather clears.but am curius. Jimmy C. - Original Message - From: "RJ Winkler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 6:06 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Vacuum Canister > No, that's right. Without vacuum it takes a ton of leg power to get the > car > to break, especially if you're in stop and go traffic and repeatedly push > on > the pedal. If the brake pedal is going to the floor then you have air in > the lines or a leak. If its just easier to push down and doesn't go to > the > floor then the booster sounds like its doing its job. -RJ > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl Groves > Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 5:55 PM > To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Vacuum Canister > > Its been a while since I ran a monster cam, so I could be imagining > things, > but my brakes were NOT soft. > I ran a 305 (advertised) duration cam in a 355 and the pedal was hard. Not > enough vacuum means not enough power assist from the booster. > > Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. > > Karl Groves > Master Certified CIW > http://www.karlcore.com > > Grayscale Content Management System: > http://www.grayscalecms.com > > The Hot Rod Classifieds > http://www.thehotrodclassifieds.com > > >> -Original Message- >> From: John [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 5:04 PM >> To: The Chevelle Mailing List >> Subject: [Chevelle-list] Vacuum Canister >> >> Hi GuysI did the cam swap and now I only have about 10-11 >> inches of vacuum,which isn't enough for my vacuum assist >> brakes...They don't feel right ..The pedal is very soft >> now...I don't know much about vacuum canisters so am looking >> for information..maybe a web link where I can read up and >> understand about them..If anyone has info I would greatly >> appreciate it...Thanx John Palmer >> 66 Malibu >> 327 4 speed >> >> >> >> > > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Spd Vs 4 spd
Assuming you have a stock gear, usually they were 3.08 10 bolt opens being a 3 speed car, I think you would be happy with a M-20 4 speed. If you get the older one you should be able to use the same driveshaft. My $.02 - Original Message From: Jim Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, March 5, 2007 3:10:27 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 3 Spd Vs 4 spd I just sent an email re: "12 Bolt Yoke" I have a different question and thought I'd better start a new thread. When I got my '69 it had a 307 and a 3 spd on the floor. It seemed pretty quick but bogged down when shifting to second until the RPMs came up. Which would be the better combo for the 402 BB?? It certainly shouldn't bog down going into second. I just want something I have to shift and can listen to while doing it. I don't know if it would make a difference of 3 shifts or 4, as long as they are on the floor. Thanks for any input. Jim Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097
Re: [Chevelle-list] Bondo or Lead?
My 72 I had used lead. - Original Message From: Thomas Ringlein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 9:33:18 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Bondo or Lead? Bondo or Lead? Who knows when the factory stopped using Lead as their filler of choice? Namely to fill the gap between the quarter panel and the roof panel Today I got the Chevelle sanded about 80% down to the metal, and both quarter panels are filled with bondo. The right rear has been replaced, probably around 1981 or so so I expected that one to be bondo. The rear left was also filled with bondo. Has that quarter been replaced also or is that bondo most likely factory filler? T.J. Ringlein Clovis, CA No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail
[Chevelle-list] Tool Definitions
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Tool Definitions
drill PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal
bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings
your soda across the room, splattering it against that freshly-stained
heirloom piece you were drying.
WIRE WHEEL: Cleans paint off bolts and
then throws them somewhere under the workbench with the speed of light. Also
removes fingerprints and hard-earned guitar calluses from
fingers.
ELECTRIC HAND DRILL: Normally used for spinning pop rivets in
their holes until you die of old age.
SKILL SAW: A portable cutting tool
used to make studs too short.
PLIERS: Used to round off bolt heads.
Sometimes used in the creation of blood-blisters. The most often the tool used
by all women.
BELT SANDER: An electric sanding tool commonly used to convert minor
touch-up jobs into major refinishing jobs.
HACKSAW: One of a family of
cutting tools built on the Ouija board principle. It transforms human energy
into a crooked, unpredictable motion, and the more you attempt to influence its
course, the more dismal your future becomes.
VISE-GRIPS: Generally used
after pliers to completely round off bolt heads. If nothing else is available,
they can also be used to transfer intense welding heat to the palm of your
hand.
WELDING GLOVES: Heavy duty leather gloves used to prolong the conduction
of intense welding heat to the palm of your hand.
OXYACETYLENE TORCH:
Used almost entirely for lighting various flammable objects in your shop on
fire. Also handy for igniting the grease inside the wheel hub you want the
bearing race out of.
WHITWORTH SOCKETS: Once used for working on older
British cars and motorcycles, they are now used mainly for impersonating that
9/16 or ½ socket you've been searching for the last 45 minutes.
TABLE
SAW: A large stationary power tool commonly used to launch wood projectiles for
testing wall integrity.
HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK: Used for lowering an
automobile to the ground after you have installed your new brake shoes,
trapping
the jack handle firmly under the bumper.
EIGHT-FOOT LONG YELLOW PINE
2X4: Used for levering an automobile upward off of a trapped hydraulic jack
handle.
TWEEZERS: A tool for removing wood splinters and wire wheel
wires.
E-Z OUT BOLT AND STUD EXTRACTOR: A tool ten times harder than any
known drill bit that snaps neatly off in bolt holes thereby ending any possible
future use.
RADIAL ARM SAW: A large stationary power saw primarily used
by most shops to scare neophytes into choosing another line of work.
TWO-TON ENGINE HOIST: A tool for testing the maximum tensile strength of
everything you forgot to disconnect.
CRAFTSMAN 1/2 x 24-INCH
SCREWDRIVER: A very large pry bar that inexplicably has an accurately machined
screwdriver tip on the end opposite the handle.
AVIATION METAL SNIPS:
See hacksaw.
TROUBLE LIGHT: The home mechanic's own tanning booth.
Sometimes called a drop light, it is a good source of vitamin D, "the sunshine
vitamin," which is not otherwise found under cars at night. Health benefits
aside, its main purpose is to consume 40-watt light bulbs at about the same
rate
that 105mm howitzer shells might be used during, say, the first few hours of
the
Battle of the Bulge. More often dark than light, its name is somewhat
misleading.
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER: Normally used to stab the vacuum seals
under lids and for opening old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and splashing oil
on
your shirt; but can also be used, as the name implies, to strip out Phillips
screw heads. Women excel at using this tool.
STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER: A
tool for opening paint cans. Sometimes used to convert common slotted screws
into non-removable screws.
AIR COMPRESSOR: A machine that takes energy
produced in a coal-burning power plant 200 miles away and transforms it into
compressed air that travels by hose to a Chicago Pneumatic impact wrench that
grips rusty bolts which were last over tightened 30 years ago by someone at
Ford, and instantly rounds off their heads. Also used to quickly snap off lug
nuts.
PRY BAR: A tool used to crumple the metal surrounding that clip or
bracket you needed to remove in order to replace a 50 cent part.
HOSE
CUTTER: A tool used to make hoses too short.
HAMMER: Originally employed
as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to
locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit. Women
primarily use it to make gaping holes in walls when hanging pictures.
MECHANIC'S KNIFE: Used to open and slice through the contents of
cardboard cartons delivered to your front door; works particularly well on
contents such as seats, vinyl records, liquids in plastic bottles, collector
magazines, refund checks, and rubber or plastic parts. Especially useful for
Re: [Chevelle-list] suffix code ?
it also is a 350 - Original Message From: Jim & Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2007 8:11:10 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] suffix code ? I'm thinking of tearing into a small block that I have and am trying to figure out CID / HP. if I got the casting #3970010 and date code right H 18 7 = August,18,1977 according to MSA-1 hand book its a 1969 to 1979 350ci. with horsepower ratings from 145 hp to 370 hp with a 2 or 4 bolt main. The suffix #stamped on front passenger side ledge reads VO827CHF with 28N119309 directly below it. I don't think its an origonal chevelle motor because I cant find a CHF suffix code in any of the chevelle literature I have, eventhough thats what it came out of. sorry for being long winded and thanks for any help, Jimmy C. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] suffix code ?
CHF comes back to a 1978/ auto trans LM1/ 170 hp/ F B body - Original Message From: Jim & Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2007 8:11:10 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] suffix code ? I'm thinking of tearing into a small block that I have and am trying to figure out CID / HP. if I got the casting #3970010 and date code right H 18 7 = August,18,1977 according to MSA-1 hand book its a 1969 to 1979 350ci. with horsepower ratings from 145 hp to 370 hp with a 2 or 4 bolt main. The suffix #stamped on front passenger side ledge reads VO827CHF with 28N119309 directly below it. I don't think its an origonal chevelle motor because I cant find a CHF suffix code in any of the chevelle literature I have, eventhough thats what it came out of. sorry for being long winded and thanks for any help, Jimmy C. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] engine i.d.
With the aid of a mirror you can get the casting off the back of the engine block if there is room. Usually small balancers are older 283, 307, and 327. I believe most sb400 have 3 freeze plugs per side as well as a healthy notch out of the balancer. Of course the real old blocks have the PCV behind the distributor/intake manifold and older yet had the vent tube. I am sure there are other signs but nothing beats the number stamped on the block/casting # to know for sure. My $.02 - Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2007 1:21:25 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] engine i.d. assuming the engine is in the car and can't get to the number on the pass side head. is there any way to tell a 283, 305/307, 350, 400 apart?? thanks!!! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Chevelle-list] Twas the night before Christmas
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'Twas the night before Christmas, and out in the garage,
There wasn't a
trace of a Ford, Toyota, or Dodge.
The presents were wrapped, and the
lights were all lit,
So I figured I'd mess, with the Chevelle a
bit.
I popped the release, and I lifted the hood,
When a deep voice
behind me said, "looks pretty good."
Well as you can imagine, I turned
mighty quick,
And there by the workbench, stood good ol Saint Nick!
We
stood there a bit, not too sure what to say,
Then he said "don't suppose that
you'd trade for my sleigh?"
I said "no way Santa", and started to
grin,
"But if you've got the time, we could go for a spin!"
His round
little mouth, all tied up like a bow,
Turned into a smile and he said, "Hey!
Let's go!!"
So as not to disturb, all the neighbors' retreat,
We
pushed the Silverado, quietly out to the street.
Then taking our places,
to drift down the hill,
I turned on the key, and I let the clutch
spill.
The sound that erupted, took him by surprise,
But he liked it a
lot, by the look in his eyes.
With the tires a' cryin', and exhaust pipes
aglow,
We headed out where, the hot rodders go.
And Santa's grin
widened, approaching his ears,
With every shift up, as I went through the
gears.
Then Santa yelled, "I've never felt so alive!"
So I backed off
the gas, and said "you wanna drive?"
Ol Santa was stunned, when I gave
him the keys,
When he walked past the headlights, he shook at the
knees!
The Big block exploded, with dual exhaust sound!
Santa let out
the clutch and the tires shook the ground!
Power shift into second, again
into third!
I sat there just watching, a loss for a word.
Then I heard
him exclaim, as we blasted from sight,
"Merry Christmas to
all. ..have a hell of a night!!!"
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Coil Springs
Dropping the whole lower control arm would help. Still would be a bugger to do without some weight. - Original Message From: Pelle Andersson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, December 3, 2006 5:39:26 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Coil Springs My BB coils where a pita to get in to place. My compressors where too weak L I ended up leaving the problem to a shop which also had a hard time getting them in to place. He described the procedure as having “dropped the whole front suspension down” to get them in to place. Exactly what he meant by that I’m not sure, sorry! Pelle Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För langus Skickat: den 4 december 2006 00:06 Till: Chevelle Chat Forum Ämne: [Chevelle-list] Coil Springs I need you guys to bail me out once again I took my front coil springs out last fall with no problem. However, trying to put the new ones back in is prooving to be a bigger task than I thought. I have read how other people on the new claim to have done it but they just dont seem to be working for me. How have you guys done it? The motor is out and I am putting in big block springs. Are there any tips or tricks out there you guys can share with me? I'll take anything at this point. It seems like suck a dumb thing to have a problem with but that is just how things work in my garage. Thanks again Ryan Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Coil Springs
Ryan, unless they're wrong for the car they have to go in. In the pocket on frame is the spring coming in contact or maybe the compressor hitting??? - Original Message From: langus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, December 3, 2006 5:16:33 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Coil Springs Carl Here is the kicker...I am using a coil spring compresser. I just dont think I have my order of operations in the correct order. Like I said...this is such a dumb problem but it has got the best of me for the last few hours. Ryan Cheap talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. http://voice.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Coil Springs
I am pretty sure you won't be able to put them in without the use of a spring compressor with the engine not in the car. My $.02 - Original Message From: langus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chevelle Chat Forum Sent: Sunday, December 3, 2006 5:05:38 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Coil Springs I need you guys to bail me out once again I took my front coil springs out last fall with no problem. However, trying to put the new ones back in is prooving to be a bigger task than I thought. I have read how other people on the new claim to have done it but they just dont seem to be working for me. How have you guys done it? The motor is out and I am putting in big block springs. Are there any tips or tricks out there you guys can share with me? I'll take anything at this point. It seems like suck a dumb thing to have a problem with but that is just how things work in my garage. Thanks again Ryan Cheap talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. http://voice.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] check it out
My friend, a collector of Studebakers, would argue that the conversion hurt the value of the El Camino. They just are not worth the big bucks. He has over 10 in his collection with a bunch of part cars and trucks. - Original Message From: Benjamin Harris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, December 3, 2006 8:49:22 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] check it out I think it was originally an El-Camino that he used Studebaker parts on to convert; at least that’s what it looked like to me, so he may not have ever had a whole Studebaker. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 8:32 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] check it out Looks like almost a good idea!! My first thought was why? The vehicle was worth so much more as an original Studebaker; did he have serious rust issues that he couldn't resolve? Exhaust looks like it's 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" with a 2 1/2" extension. Also, no pictures, or mention, of the interior. Looks like only one seat. Wonder what his reserve is. Rich -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Dec 3, 2006 1:25 AM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] check it out Click here: eBay Motors: Chevrolet : El Camino (item 260058821351 end time Dec-06-06 06:53:27 PST) -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.15.6/565 - Release Date: 12/2/2006 9:39 PM Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited
Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame
I agree about the Rock Hard finish. The prep work is key to a quality powder coat "long term". If it is to be hauled on a trailer and/or never see the rain, salt or any elements than by all means, even powdercoating over light rust, should be fine. If I ever do a frame off, it will not be using powder. I am just looking at "long term" forever coating that if done right nothing would ever happen to it even driving year round. The great thing about powder is that when it is cured and cooled down it will never get any better than that while an epoxy/wet paint takes up to 21 days for total cure. - Original Message From: Kevin Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 4:40:21 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame *** I Dunno I Powder Coated Everything On My Car, I Mean Everything And It Always Holds It"s Shine And It Is Hard As A Rock.I Have Dropped The Parts On The Floor(Cement) Never Even Hurt It. I Dunno How It Is Gonna Handle Out On The Road. But Then I Don't Drive On Anything Less Then Pavement At Car Shows. My 2 Cents.Besides The Powder Coat Comes In A Ton Of Colors. Thanks Chev 702 ******* Carl Ziegler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: There are several options depending on how extravagent you want to get. If a brush is all you want POR 15 is your best bet. If you have a place to spray you could go with a zinc rich epoxy with a nice epoxy color/gloss of your choice. That would give you great corrosion protection. Powder Coating isn't all it is cracked up to be unless the pretreatment IE sandblasting is near perfect and the coater doesn't cut corners in the baking process. If the powder is undercured it will provide less protection than a good coat of rustoleum over a wire brushed surface. My $.02 and 22 years in the field of corrosion protection. - Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 3:35:54 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Frame My brother is having his frame sand blasted before welding in motor mounts and braces, after he is finished he was asking is there anything beside powder coating that can be done, like paint. I have seen here that there is another option to powder coating. Any suggestions for him to think about. This is on a '40 Chevy Business Coupe, 350 sbc. Thanks Darrell '65 Chevelle SS 327 4 speed Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited
Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame
There are several options depending on how extravagent you want to get. If a brush is all you want POR 15 is your best bet. If you have a place to spray you could go with a zinc rich epoxy with a nice epoxy color/gloss of your choice. That would give you great corrosion protection. Powder Coating isn't all it is cracked up to be unless the pretreatment IE sandblasting is near perfect and the coater doesn't cut corners in the baking process. If the powder is undercured it will provide less protection than a good coat of rustoleum over a wire brushed surface. My $.02 and 22 years in the field of corrosion protection. - Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 3:35:54 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Frame My brother is having his frame sand blasted before welding in motor mounts and braces, after he is finished he was asking is there anything beside powder coating that can be done, like paint. I have seen here that there is another option to powder coating. Any suggestions for him to think about. This is on a '40 Chevy Business Coupe, 350 sbc. Thanks Darrell '65 Chevelle SS 327 4 speed Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com
[Chevelle-list] 65 2dr. post FS
65 2dr. post FS on the netnitco.net classifieds in Valparaiso, IN $1650 with 55 pictures if anyone is interested. This is not my car, just passing on the info should someone be interested. Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] mystery 327 chatter: issue CONFIRMED
One creak and chirp at a time. Glad we could help. Happy Thanksgiving to all the list members and theirs. - Original Message From: J. Brady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chevelle Group Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 10:01:29 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] mystery 327 chatter: issue CONFIRMED Well gang, I'm pleased to say that my issue with my '66 WAS in fact the torque converter loose bolt/missing bolt problem! I got the car out on Saturday and took her for a spin after having replaced a missing bolt going from the TC to the flywheel, and tightening the others.. I ran for a good 10 miles at 2K RPMs, and no more chatter. Thank you guys so much, as this will probably save me $40 annually in excedrin. The only downfall now is, I now hear the other chirps and creaks in the car that need to be evaluated 8^] Thanks again and Happy Thanksgiving! Jim '66 Malibu (Long Tall Sally) http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm Sponsored Link Rates near 39yr lows. $510,000 Loan for $1698/mo. Calcuate new payment. www.LowerMyBills.com/lre Sponsored Link Rates near 39yr lows. $510,000 Loan for $1698/mo. Calcuate new payment. www.LowerMyBills.com/lre
Re: [Chevelle-list] you guys really know your $**t
Great news Jim. - Original Message From: J. Brady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: Chevelle Group Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 7:09:32 PMSubject: [Chevelle-list] you guys really know your $**t Gentlemen (and ladies),I've been a member of this list a LOOONNGGG time(since around '98, if memory serves). Last week Ishot out a cry for help regarding my '66 327, and whatI thought might be a valve tap or something relatedhappening at 2K RPMs.Everyone provided some great input, but 2 folks cameforward suggesting for me to check the torqueconverter bolts, as they'd had the same issue and thatseemed to be the problem for them. Well tonight, Ifinally escaped wife and daughter and was able to getout to Long Tall Sally to check the torque converterbolt status. What I found had me pretty shocked: oneof the three bolts was really loose, and one wascompletely MIA!!! I went for the infamous coffee can,dug out a new bolt and washer, and got everything backtogether.. Although I haven't had a chance to do a test run yet,to confirm this was my issue, it sure sounds like apretty good sign. I have to tell all of you that thiswould probably have been the LAST thing I would havesuspected to be the problem- But as I mentioned inthe title, you guys definitely know your $h!t, and I'mreally appreciative. Stay Tuned.Regards,Jim '66 Malibuhttp://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htmDo you Yahoo!?Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta.http://new.mail.yahoo.com Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business.
Re: [Chevelle-list] 327 question
You would think that. By retarding the timing 2-3 degrees an exhaust leak would sound different. Weak springs on the centrifical advance in the distributor causing the timing to move at "certain" rpms??? Seen alot in my 25+ years of tinkering with over 350 cars bought and sold...- Original Message From: J. Brady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 6:10:44 PMSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 327 questionOnly thing is, if it were lower end, wouldn't you hearit continue at higher RPMs? That the part that'seatin me.Jim--- Carl Ziegler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> It could be an exhaust leak as well. Been there> Try adjusting the timing a few degrees. If nothing> changes it might be in the lower end> unfortunately...> > - Original Message > From: J. Brady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: The Chevelle Mailing List> > Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 5:58:12 PM> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 327 question> > That's exactly what I think it is Carl, sounds like> a> wrist pin or piston slap to me.> > I don't recall hearing it when in the driveway, only> when out on the road.> > Jim> > > --- Carl Ziegler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> > > Does it only happen when under a load or can you> sit> > there and rev it to hear it? I would try to> retard> > the timing a bit to rule that out as well, just to> > see... I had lifters act like that as well on a> > 283, no clatter until a certain RPM, sounded like> a> > rist pin or piston slap. My $.02> > > > - Original Message > > From: J. Brady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> > To: Chevelle Group > > Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 5:35:46 PM> > Subject: [Chevelle-list] 327 question> > > > Drove the '66 to work today, and decided to throw> > this> > question out to "the Council":> > > > My car runs great, and the 327 has an aluminum> > intake,> > speed pro 10.5:1 pistons, crane powermax cam> > (272/284), Comp Cams roller rockers, and freshly> > built> > camel hump heads with pinned in studs. Valves> have> > been redone within the past 2-3 years with MAYBE> > 1000> > miles on them, and I have new valve springs and> > retainers (also Crane, to match the cam).> > > > All that being said, it runs great with one small> > pet> > peave.. When I drive the car it runs flawlessly> > UNTIL> > I get to 2000 RPMs on the tach, at which point I> > hear> > a slight "chatter". That's the only way I can> > describe it. I've heard hung up lifters before,> and> > that's not the noise- that's a chronic> > "tap-tap-tap-tap" (like 1-2-3-4). This, in my best> > impression, goes "dadadadadadada" in a much faster> > interval, thus the chatter description. It sounds> > like it's on the driver side of the engine, and> > happens ONLY at 2K RPMs.. I drop back, it goes> > away- > > I increase throttle PAST 2K RPMs, it goes away. I> > thought maybe it might be something bumping the> > dipstick or something stupid like that, so I moved> > the> > dipstick and it still happens.> > > > I don't think it's worth pulling the engine back> out> > to check, but it's damned frustrating. Anyone> have> > any guesses? I do not have valve guides and I> > wondered if it might be that I need them. Another> > note, I had the same noise when I had my 260/272> cam> > in it, which I just swapped out to the 272/284 as> of> > this year. I thought maybe the disassembly and> > reassembly might make it go away (with> readjustment> > of> > the valves), but it's still there so I'm guessing> > it's> > lower end noise. But from where and why ONLY at> > that> > revolution? > > > > Thanks in advance,> > > > Jim> > '66 Malibu> > > > > > > >>> > Cheap talk?> > Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call> > rates.> > http://voice.yahoo.com> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >>> > Want to start your own business?> > Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business.> > http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index> > > > >> Do you Yahoo!?> Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail> beta.> http://new.mail.yahoo.com> > > > > > > > > >> Do you Yahoo!?> Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail> beta.> http://new.mail.yahoo.com Cheap talk?Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates.http://voice.yahoo.com Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business.
Re: [Chevelle-list] 327 question
Check your torque convertor bolts, that will also cause that type of noise.- Original Message From: J. Brady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 5:58:12 PMSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 327 questionThat's exactly what I think it is Carl, sounds like awrist pin or piston slap to me.I don't recall hearing it when in the driveway, onlywhen out on the road.Jim--- Carl Ziegler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> Does it only happen when under a load or can you sit> there and rev it to hear it? I would try to retard> the timing a bit to rule that out as well, just to> see... I had lifters act like that as well on a> 283, no clatter until a certain RPM, sounded like a> rist pin or piston slap. My $.02> > - Original Message > From: J. Brady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: Chevelle Group > Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 5:35:46 PM> Subject: [Chevelle-list] 327 question> > Drove the '66 to work today, and decided to throw> this> question out to "the Council":> > My car runs great, and the 327 has an aluminum> intake,> speed pro 10.5:1 pistons, crane powermax cam> (272/284), Comp Cams roller rockers, and freshly> built> camel hump heads with pinned in studs. Valves have> been redone within the past 2-3 years with MAYBE> 1000> miles on them, and I have new valve springs and> retainers (also Crane, to match the cam).> > All that being said, it runs great with one small> pet> peave.. When I drive the car it runs flawlessly> UNTIL> I get to 2000 RPMs on the tach, at which point I> hear> a slight "chatter". That's the only way I can> describe it. I've heard hung up lifters before, and> that's not the noise- that's a chronic> "tap-tap-tap-tap" (like 1-2-3-4). This, in my best> impression, goes "dadadadadadada" in a much faster> interval, thus the chatter description. It sounds> like it's on the driver side of the engine, and> happens ONLY at 2K RPMs.. I drop back, it goes> away- > I increase throttle PAST 2K RPMs, it goes away. I> thought maybe it might be something bumping the> dipstick or something stupid like that, so I moved> the> dipstick and it still happens.> > I don't think it's worth pulling the engine back out> to check, but it's damned frustrating. Anyone have> any guesses? I do not have valve guides and I> wondered if it might be that I need them. Another> note, I had the same noise when I had my 260/272 cam> in it, which I just swapped out to the 272/284 as of> this year. I thought maybe the disassembly and> reassembly might make it go away (with readjustment> of> the valves), but it's still there so I'm guessing> it's> lower end noise. But from where and why ONLY at> that> revolution? > > Thanks in advance,> > Jim> '66 Malibu> > > >> Cheap talk?> Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call> rates.> http://voice.yahoo.com> > > > > > > > > >> Want to start your own business?> Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business.> http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index Do you Yahoo!?Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta.http://new.mail.yahoo.com Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates.
Re: [Chevelle-list] 327 question
It could be an exhaust leak as well. Been there Try adjusting the timing a few degrees. If nothing changes it might be in the lower end unfortunately...- Original Message From: J. Brady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 5:58:12 PMSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 327 questionThat's exactly what I think it is Carl, sounds like awrist pin or piston slap to me.I don't recall hearing it when in the driveway, onlywhen out on the road.Jim--- Carl Ziegler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> Does it only happen when under a load or can you sit> there and rev it to hear it? I would try to retard> the timing a bit to rule that out as well, just to> see... I had lifters act like that as well on a> 283, no clatter until a certain RPM, sounded like a> rist pin or piston slap. My $.02> > - Original Message > From: J. Brady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> To: Chevelle Group > Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 5:35:46 PM> Subject: [Chevelle-list] 327 question> > Drove the '66 to work today, and decided to throw> this> question out to "the Council":> > My car runs great, and the 327 has an aluminum> intake,> speed pro 10.5:1 pistons, crane powermax cam> (272/284), Comp Cams roller rockers, and freshly> built> camel hump heads with pinned in studs. Valves have> been redone within the past 2-3 years with MAYBE> 1000> miles on them, and I have new valve springs and> retainers (also Crane, to match the cam).> > All that being said, it runs great with one small> pet> peave.. When I drive the car it runs flawlessly> UNTIL> I get to 2000 RPMs on the tach, at which point I> hear> a slight "chatter". That's the only way I can> describe it. I've heard hung up lifters before, and> that's not the noise- that's a chronic> "tap-tap-tap-tap" (like 1-2-3-4). This, in my best> impression, goes "dadadadadadada" in a much faster> interval, thus the chatter description. It sounds> like it's on the driver side of the engine, and> happens ONLY at 2K RPMs.. I drop back, it goes> away- > I increase throttle PAST 2K RPMs, it goes away. I> thought maybe it might be something bumping the> dipstick or something stupid like that, so I moved> the> dipstick and it still happens.> > I don't think it's worth pulling the engine back out> to check, but it's damned frustrating. Anyone have> any guesses? I do not have valve guides and I> wondered if it might be that I need them. Another> note, I had the same noise when I had my 260/272 cam> in it, which I just swapped out to the 272/284 as of> this year. I thought maybe the disassembly and> reassembly might make it go away (with readjustment> of> the valves), but it's still there so I'm guessing> it's> lower end noise. But from where and why ONLY at> that> revolution? > > Thanks in advance,> > Jim> '66 Malibu> > > >> Cheap talk?> Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call> rates.> http://voice.yahoo.com> > > > > > > > > >> Want to start your own business?> Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business.> http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index Do you Yahoo!?Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta.http://new.mail.yahoo.com Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business.
Re: [Chevelle-list] 327 question
Does it only happen when under a load or can you sit there and rev it to hear it? I would try to retard the timing a bit to rule that out as well, just to see... I had lifters act like that as well on a 283, no clatter until a certain RPM, sounded like a rist pin or piston slap. My $.02- Original Message From: J. Brady <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: Chevelle Group Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 5:35:46 PMSubject: [Chevelle-list] 327 questionDrove the '66 to work today, and decided to throw thisquestion out to "the Council":My car runs great, and the 327 has an aluminum intake,speed pro 10.5:1 pistons, crane powermax cam(272/284), Comp Cams roller rockers, and freshly builtcamel hump heads with pinned in studs. Valves havebeen redone within the past 2-3 years with MAYBE 1000miles on them, and I have new valve springs andretainers (also Crane, to match the cam).All that being said, it runs great with one small petpeave.. When I drive the car it runs flawlessly UNTILI get to 2000 RPMs on the tach, at which point I heara slight "chatter". That's the only way I candescribe it. I've heard hung up lifters before, andthat's not the noise- that's a chronic"tap-tap-tap-tap" (like 1-2-3-4). This, in my bestimpression, goes "dadadadadadada" in a much fasterinterval, thus the chatter description. It soundslike it's on the driver side of the engine, andhappens ONLY at 2K RPMs.. I drop back, it goes away- I increase throttle PAST 2K RPMs, it goes away. Ithought maybe it might be something bumping thedipstick or something stupid like that, so I moved thedipstick and it still happens.I don't think it's worth pulling the engine back outto check, but it's damned frustrating. Anyone haveany guesses? I do not have valve guides and Iwondered if it might be that I need them. Anothernote, I had the same noise when I had my 260/272 camin it, which I just swapped out to the 272/284 as ofthis year. I thought maybe the disassembly andreassembly might make it go away (with readjustment ofthe valves), but it's still there so I'm guessing it'slower end noise. But from where and why ONLY at thatrevolution? Thanks in advance,Jim'66 Malibu Cheap talk?Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates.http://voice.yahoo.com Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Alternator Issue
3/8" bolt should be standard on your car. If it is larger someone possibly stripped the whole and went one larger. My $.02- Original Message From: tabius barrett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: chevelle-list@chevelles.netSent: Tuesday, November 7, 2006 8:20:04 PMSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Alternator Issue Thanks Kevin. I did try other supply houses and all of the alternators are identical but the hole is too small. My car is numbers matching so it is definately a 402. From: Kevin Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Alternator IssueDate: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 17:19:08 -0800 (PST) Hello, That Is a Option But First And Formost Make Sure You Have The Right Altenator, You Won't Be The First Nor The Last To Get The Wrong Part. Even If The Book Show"s The Same Number The Printed Number In The Book Could Be Wron. Is There A Chance To Check With Another Parts Supple Place?? Have Them Pull One Off The Shelf And See If Your Bolt Fits.I Am Willing To Bet That Something Is Wrong.Either You Don't Have The Engine You Think You Have Or The Parts Supple House Has The Number Goofed Up Something Isn't Right. You have To Check All Things Out Before Ya Mess With Enlarging The Hole As You Won't Be Able To Take It Back. And If It Isn't For Your Car How Do You Know What Is Is?? How Many Amps Etc. Just Do Alittle Investigation Is What I Am Suggesting.It Don't Cost Anything And You Will Be Sure You Got The Real McCoy!! Hang In There Chev702. *tabius barrett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello All, I was replacing my alternator with a new one on my 71 SS 402, and got everything hooked up and when I attempted to insert the long bolt that threads into the engine block, the bolt was too large for the new alternator hole. So i figured the the parts store gave me the wrong alternator, but after trying several different ones at several different auto supply stores, they are all identical and my bolt is too big. Siince obviously using a smaller bolt is not an option (since it threads into the engine block), should i just have the alternator hole machined out since there is no thread in that portion of the alternator? Thanks, Tabius Use your PC to make calls at very low rates Sponsored Link Try Netflix today! With plans starting at only $5.99 a month what are you waiting for? Try Search Survival Kits: Fix up your home and better handle your cash with Live Search!
[Chevelle-list] Average mpg for cars sold in 1980: 23.1. Average gas mileage for cars sold in 2005: 24.7.
The quality of gas has gone down by cleaning up the emmisions, summer blend. I travel the midwest 75K on an '05 and the gas sold in Iowa nets me 2-3 less mpg than the Indiana gas because of the ethanol. I drive the same way. I really see the difference in my '85 C20 with 7.4L on the ethanol type. Lucky to hit 11.5 but when I put the good stuff in it I see it near 16. (no Kidding) My $.02- Original Message From: Karl Groves <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 7:52:51 AMSubject: [Chevelle-list] Average mpg for cars sold in 1980: 23.1. Average gas mileage for cars sold in 2005: 24.7.I found this at http://www.dailyfueleconomytip.com/?p=195"According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) theaverage gas mileage for new vehicles sold in the United States has 23.1miles per gallon (mpg) in 1980 to 24.7 in 2004. This represents a paltryincrease of slightly less than 7% over the 25 year period."This is amazing and sad. All that emissions crap and technology junk thatgets rammed down our throats and that's the best they can do?I had a 77 Z/28 about 10 years ago that had 10:1 compression, a 286 cam, allroller valve train, Trick Flow Twisted Wedge heads, Edelbrock Performerintake and carb, HEI, TCI Streetfighter trans, and 3.42:1 posi and it got18MPG highway! If I can do that, you'd think these car companies could do better.Karl GrovesMaster Certified CIWhttp://www.karlcore.com Will Work For Parts:http://chevelle.karlcore.com/detail.php?id=3
Re: [Chevelle-list] Average mpg for cars sold in 1980: 23.1. Average gas mileage for cars sold in 2005: 24.7.
E-85 is not the way to go cost wise either. Maybe when more facilities are up and running making the stuff the price will go down. I had a FFV in 2000 when no stations were around to try the stuff but I remembered seeing the estimated mpg of gas being 20/27 and the E-85 being 12-16. I hate seeing the gas station every day as it is let alone needing to fill up a couple of times a day. The .10-.20 cent savings here in the midwest makes the $ per mile go up. I would do my part for the enviroment if the cost per mile was comperable but not for more $. Again, My $.02- Original Message From: Jim Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 8:15:28 AMSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Average mpg for cars sold in 1980: 23.1. Average gas mileage for cars sold in 2005: 24.7.Karl, I agree. Those are very disappointing numbers.I live in western New York. NY Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton was here about2-3 months ago patting herself on the back for getting GM several milliondollars in grant money for the development of alternate fuel engines(Ethanol) . She praised Gm for their 10 year effort. I was surprised tohear that GM has been working on this for that long.If I were paying for facilities and engineers for 10 years to developalternate fuel engines and this is far as we've come, the whole bunch wouldbe working somewhere else.The government should give that money to the aftermarket industry. Theyseem to know what we want and respond faster and better than the big guys.They would do a better job with the fuel issue for sure.Jim S.- Original Message - From: "Karl Groves" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 8:52 AMSubject: [Chevelle-list] Average mpg for cars sold in 1980: 23.1. Averagegas mileage for cars sold in 2005: 24.7.> I found this at http://www.dailyfueleconomytip.com/?p=195>> "According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)the> average gas mileage for new vehicles sold in the United States has 23.1> miles per gallon (mpg) in 1980 to 24.7 in 2004. This represents a paltry> increase of slightly less than 7% over the 25 year period.">>> This is amazing and sad. All that emissions crap and technology junk that> gets rammed down our throats and that's the best they can do?> I had a 77 Z/28 about 10 years ago that had 10:1 compression, a 286 cam,all> roller valve train, Trick Flow Twisted Wedge heads, Edelbrock Performer> intake and carb, HEI, TCI Streetfighter trans, and 3.42:1 posi and it got> 18MPG highway!>> If I can do that, you'd think these car companies could do better.>> Karl Groves> Master Certified CIW> http://www.karlcore.com>> Will Work For Parts:> http://chevelle.karlcore.com/detail.php?id=3>>
Re: [Chevelle-list] TIRE SIZES
235 took over for L- Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netSent: Monday, October 2, 2006 11:29:12 AMSubject: [Chevelle-list] TIRE SIZESHI Wondering if anyone knows or has a link for a tire conversion chart- i am wondering what a L-60-15 tire would be today?? thanks Harlan
Re: [Chevelle-list] Manifold vacuum fitting?
The pictured item is for the vacuum to the trans. It typically has a hard steel line that goes into that fitting with a short piece of rubber hose to make the seal. The power brakes are off the back of the carb on bottom, at least that is the way my 72 is.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Best primer - frame/ suspension parts2
Powders can be formulated to be primers with better rust inhibiting pigments. We do it all the time for special applications in corrosive atmospheres. Very costly though and usually you have to gel the primer without fully curing it and then topcoat it and cure both (monobake) them together for proper intercoat adhesion. My $.02 being a technical service rep for a major paint and powder company
Re: [Chevelle-list] Converting to a 4 speed.
If you have not decided on what 4 speed to get, ask many questions. The rear end gear dictates your choices unless your wanting to change that as well. Many auto cars have highway gears and are not friendly to M21 style gearing. I've been down that road with a 3.08 and it is not an enjoyable start off in first. My $.02 Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Power Steering Pump Brackets - In-Line 6 Engine
They will not. I had the same problem. I combed the yards till I found a Nova that had PS with a six. I had a hard time finding them and that was over 15 years ago. Good luck Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Pre paint
Not to sound like a chemist, which I am not...but most cheap lacquer thinners are cheap because of the raw materials use to blend them together. Prep type thinners stay away from the oily type thinners (mineral spirits, VM&P Naptha ect.) and also stay away from the real strong thinners that are sometimes present in the lacquer thinners (Ketone family ie. MEK, MIBK, MAK) which sometimes are to strong and lifts the paint that you are just trying to clean the wax, grease and oil from a surface. My $.02 Groups are talking. We´re listening. Check out the handy changes to Yahoo! Groups.
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge reads high temperature
Me too on the hot water line busting. Slab home in Texas, I had moved while my wife and kids were still there. The house was sold and just waiting for the close and the move. Water was leaking out between the brick and slab, what a mess. The hot water tank was blocked by a bunch of stuff in the garage and I had to talk a hysterical wife through shutting it off. I feel for anyone that happens for. Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge reads high temperature
usually that indicates a bad ground. My truck does it all the time, comes and goes. Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
Re: [Chevelle-list] off topic - organization
Very well done Karl. Amazing what a shed holds. I got 2 and a garage with an enclosed carport. I'll take pictures when I am done though and post them somewhere. Do you Yahoo!? Next-gen email? Have it all with the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
Re: [Chevelle-list] BB Water Pump
That is the weep hole. When the waterpump starts to go that is where it starts leaking. Time for a replacement Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.
Re: [Chevelle-list] off topic - organization
For me it is a lot of pegboard mainly. I am in the middle of building a toolroom and out back I have a shed with shelving. Works for me being the packrat that I am. I also have 1600 sq. ft of a 40" poured crawl space with shelves in it. Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
[Chevelle-list] Chicagoland area 72 FS on Ebay
Reality hit that I may never get this car done so if anyone is looking for a straight rustfree Texas car that needs a little more bodywork. Engine #'s matching, rare plain jane you can clone or customize anyway you want. The item is # 130006437808 in case anyone is looking for a 72. Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Nascar Chevelle?
I have had several circle track 71-72 Chevelle stock cars in the mid 80's. That was the best and easiest car "stock type" in my class to make handle on the 1/5-1/3 mile asphalt oval. Before the track rules changed to GM engines in GM cars which opened it up to the rest of the 112" WB cars to be used. 73-77 were just to heavy and the 78-on up were to new and expensive in my days of racing. Those were the days and some of the most fun that I have ever had. __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Bellhousing question
Joe, no numbers that I see unless I am not looking in the right place. I can tell you the flywheel that was on the truck was a 14". I have the complete shot clutch, pressure plate and flywheel on a shelf with the bellhousing. Hope that helps. Carl Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Bellhousing question
Joe, I don't know the number of the bellhousing but it came off a 79 C10. Sounds good on the brackets, let me know. Carl New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Bellhousing question
Joe, I will trade you even up a truck bellhousing for the AC bracket you have that I need. Let me know. How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates.
Re: [Chevelle-list] A/C brackets 69 Chevelle
Are the AC brackets stock and for a 4 bbl intake. If they are I am interested in them especially if they are the same as a 72. Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates.
Re: [Chevelle-list] carb ID please
Thanks for the help. 78 403 Toronado is what I will go with. Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates.
[Chevelle-list] carb ID please
I am trying to find out what application this quadrajet is for. 17058259 3187 BTYI was told it came off a vette? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I want to list it on e-bay. Thanks... New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big.
Re: [Chevelle-list] engine help
DE shows it to be either a '68 307 or a "58 or "62 283. Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.
Re: [Chevelle-list] new pictures of my 1969 El Camino
very nice John, if I were closer I'd help you dig out. We got a light dusting here in NW Indiana. Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
Offered mid year71 and all of 1972. It started as a poor man's SS so to speak and was a sporty option that supposedly didn't attract higher insurance rates. It was off the base Chevelle platform while the SS was off the Malibu platform. It could be optioned up but I don't think you could get the 454 in it. Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, & more on new and used cars.
Re: [Chevelle-list] retiring the el camino?
I though an apology in advance was implied. SORY Bring words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail.
Re: [Chevelle-list] retiring the el camino?
I though an apology in advance was implied. SORY Bring words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail.
Re: [Chevelle-list] retiring the el camino?
Well I will probably get banned for mentioning the "F" word but if it were me in your situation I would get a Taurus Wagon. 2000-up. Good look with the alloy wheels. Very dependable and good economy for the size of car. I routinely get 24-28 mpg mixed. I had a dark blue one with the rear doors and the 3 back windows with the darkest tint available. I carried a load which set the car down. Our company leases these and since 2000 was the only car you could get. Anyway they go a long time as do a lot of cars nowadays. My $.02 and sorry if I offend anyone. Bring words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail.
