Re: [Chevelle-list] Ignition Switch Removal - 65 Chevelle
Disconnect the battery. Use a piece if wire like an unbent paper clip to press into the hole at the front of the switch. Insert the key and turn to the Acc. position and a little beyond that. The lock cylinder will come out. Unscrew the switch retaining ring. The switch can now be removed from the dash. Use two screw drivers or any desired method to spread both retaining clips of the switch's electrical connector while unplugging the connector. Note: There should be a mention of reconnecting the battery in the replacement switch's installation instructions. ;) -Original Message- From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Larry Williams Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 10:22 PM To: Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Ignition Switch Removal - 65 Chevelle How do I remove the ignition switch? Does the lock cylinder come out first? Larry Chuck Kranz '65 Malibu 327 4 speed
Re: [Chevelle-list] signing off for a while
John, This is very sad news. Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences. I am a happy customer of yours, appreciator of the good knowledge you have contributed to this list, a private pilot, and a Chevelle owner. My thoughts are with you, Chuck 65 Malibu 327 4 speed
Re: [Chevelle-list] more about names
Back when _Star_Wars_ came out, my car seemed to have adopted The Millennium Malibu as its name. Chuck Kranz 65 Chevelle 327 4 speed Sorry, I didn't mean to make the whole thing repeat itself there on my last reply so I started a new one. Thanks for all the suggestions. Would still like to hear more car names, I think it's fun. Anyway, the name Black Betty came to me last night (as in Bam A Lam,millennium whoa Black Betty). Looked up the lyrics, that might just be the right name for her. Melanie
Re: [Chevelle-list] alternator charging
I would suspect the alternator. Sounds like a diode may have blown or one of the slip ring brushes is shorted. Peebles, Lorne (Services) wrote: Quick questions. I have 66 Malibu BB. While running at idle the battery is charging at approx 17Vdc. I have a Delco Remi with external regulator. I worry that this is too much and don’t want to damage new battery . I also have a electrical short I just can’t seem to find. With battery disconnected and the key out I find a resistance of around 20 Ohms, indicating a closed circuit or short. I have pulled all of the fuses and taps but can’t get the short isolated. Any ideas or recommendations greatly appreciated as always. -- Chuck 65 Malibu 327 4 speed.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Car won't start
Replace the ignition/start switch. -Chuck - 65 Chevelle 327 4 speed John Nasta wrote: Don't just buy terminals. Get new cables. You'll be glad you did. You may want to convert to the Ford solenoid as well while you have it apart. How's the battery? The headlights not working suggests that the problem is not the starter. Good luck, John Nasta Quoting Josh Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED]: 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)
[Chevelle-list] Windshield install clips etc.
howardholland wrote: Its not a problem,just make sure you install new clips to hold down the trim,if the old ones are bad. The real fun starts is when you put the trim back on and you have new paint to deal with..opps I scratch my new paint...Have at it. Howard Where is a good source for clips and installation sealer? (if you call it that) I believe the clips are placed around the windshield and the sealer is applied to the body. Then the glass is carefully installed. Anyone do this often enough to give advice? Thanks, Chuck K.
[Chevelle-list] Windshield install
I've heard that a windshield is installed in two stages. First to the body, then a second step to install the trim etc. Is this correct? I would like to install the front and back glass and later have the trim done. Is this practical? Chuck K. 65 Malibu 327 4 speed
[Chevelle-list] VIN numbers where are they?
I had heard that the VIN numbers on the body are stamped on a few places. If the plate with stuff that's supposed to show build information VIN etc. is missing from the dash, where else can I look? I can get access to underneath. This is for a 65. Thanks, Chuck
Re: [Chevelle-list] VIN numbers where are they?
I think the sequence number would tell me enough information to try and get a title or whatever for it. The Fisher Body plate on the firewall isn't there. Anyone ever try and do this? Where are the hidden CON VINs? I would like to use this body if it comes up clear. Could I use the Body Plate from the original rusted body? Does the DMV help you out with a transfer? Chuck The hidden CON VINs don't tell much at all. They are in the format of (depending on year) year, plant, sequence number - they do NOT include the series or model. For example a 65 CON VIN might read 5A123456. The 65 VIN plate is on the A-pillar on the driver's side, not on the dash. The dash mounting didn't start until 1968 so they could be viewed through the windshield from the outside. Are you sure you're not talking about the Fisher Body plate (a.k.a. trim tag or cowl tag) that's mounted on the engine side of the firewall? That'll tell you body date, plant, body number, trim and paint codes and for some plants, a few options. Dale McIntosh -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Kranz Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 7:07 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] VIN numbers where are they? I had heard that the VIN numbers on the body are stamped on a few places. If the plate with stuff that's supposed to show build information VIN etc. is missing from the dash, where else can I look? I can get access to underneath. This is for a 65. Thanks, Chuck
Re: [Chevelle-list] VIN numbers where are they?
Thanks for all of the good advice. I'll be checking. Chuck Every state is different. Fisher Body plates are not recognized as a legal means of identifying or registering a vehicle. I don't know of any locations on a 65 body with a CON VIN but there should be one on the frame behind the rear axle location on the driver's side top. If you're putting together one car from two or more, your state will probably want to issue you a state VIN. Again, check with your DMV for regulations in your state. Dale McIntosh 1966/67 Chevelle Reference CDs ChevelleStuff.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Kranz Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:49 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] VIN numbers where are they? I think the sequence number would tell me enough information to try and get a title or whatever for it. The Fisher Body plate on the firewall isn't there. Anyone ever try and do this? Where are the hidden CON VINs? I would like to use this body if it comes up clear. Could I use the Body Plate from the original rusted body? Does the DMV help you out with a transfer? Chuck The hidden CON VINs don't tell much at all. They are in the format of (depending on year) year, plant, sequence number - they do NOT include the series or model. For example a 65 CON VIN might read 5A123456. The 65 VIN plate is on the A-pillar on the driver's side, not on the dash. The dash mounting didn't start until 1968 so they could be viewed through the windshield from the outside. Are you sure you're not talking about the Fisher Body plate (a.k.a. trim tag or cowl tag) that's mounted on the engine side of the firewall? That'll tell you body date, plant, body number, trim and paint codes and for some plants, a few options. Dale McIntosh -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Kranz Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 7:07 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] VIN numbers where are they? I had heard that the VIN numbers on the body are stamped on a few places. If the plate with stuff that's supposed to show build information VIN etc. is missing from the dash, where else can I look? I can get access to underneath. This is for a 65. Thanks, Chuck
Re: [Chevelle-list] Missing body mounts Buying body mount kit
Jim H. Thompson wrote: There maybe as many as fourteen locations but most hardtops only use ten and two of those might be rubber biscuits (no bolts). Two radiator support, Two firewall, two mid body (maybe biscuits), two before rear wheels, Two on rear cross member (conv. Only), two behind rear wheels, and two back frame rail on tabs. This appears to be correct for my 65. So now I'm going to replace mine as well. Any recommendations as to where to buy them? I'm looking at Ausleys. Anyone know of a good deal? The old one's were a bit rusted but they came out. There are five per side not counting the radiator support. The back two on each side had smaller mounting bolts. -Chuck Kranz San Jose, CA 65 Malibu 327 4 speed At least that is lessening the possibility that the body mounts are rusted solid -- if they are falling out on the road. It is a lifetime California car, so who knows? Might be an easier disassembly then I thought (that is my glass half-full approach to this...) TJ Ringlein 72 Chevelle Clovis California US Air Force
Re: [Chevelle-list] 65 Paint Code E
Good page! It looks like I'll be going for the modern equivalent that someone like autocolorlibrary.com provides. Thanks! -Chuck K Dale wrote: Chuck, Check my page at http://www.chevellestuff.com/generic/all_paint.htm. Lucite (DuPont) is 4631-L, Rinshed-Mason (RM) is A-1721, and Ditzler (PPG I believe) is DDL-3302. Remember these are OEM acrylic lacquer paint numbers and may have changed. Dale McIntosh 1967 Chevelle Reference CD ACES #1709/TC GOLD #92 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Kranz Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 3:15 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] 65 Paint Code E Hi All, I followed the thread of paint for the 65 Danube Blue and 66 Midnight Blue colors. Way back then. I'm ready to get the paint for my 65. I'm looking in the Chevelle archives. But it's good to ask the list. Does anybody have the Dupont and PPG numbers for 65 paint code E? Thanks, Chuck K 65 Malibu - 327 4 speed
[Chevelle-list] 65 Paint Code E
Hi All, I followed the thread of paint for the 65 Danube Blue and 66 Midnight Blue colors. Way back then. I'm ready to get the paint for my 65. I'm looking in the Chevelle archives. But it's good to ask the list. Does anybody have the Dupont and PPG numbers for 65 paint code E? Thanks, Chuck K 65 Malibu - 327 4 speed
Re: [Chevelle-list] 65 Chevelle back seat seat belts
Russ Miesner wrote: In my 65 Chevelle I put in new carpeting last year. When I disassembled it I noticed I only had seat belts for a middle passenger in the back seat. I looked for mounting holes on the left and right sides but I found none. I am too old to remember (and we did not care) if my old Chevelle in high school was the same. I looked on Team Chevelle but found no articles. Help me, Russ I've got the whole interior pulled out of my Dec 64 build, 65 Malibu and there are no provisions for seat belts in the back. Those were the days... Chuck Kranz 65 Malibu vortec'd 327 m-21 3.73 powertrax
Re: [Chevelle-list] spark plugs
I had asked the list about plugs a few months back but got no replies. So I asked the guys at my favorite parts store. They came up with Delco R45TS. I've installed the Dart Iron Eagle Vortec heads on my rebuilt 60 over 327 short block. They worked good. I have done stuff to the original distributer like a Mallory E-spark conversion, mechanical advance kit, MSI cap, rotor, wires, 14 deg vacuum canister, and a Blue Streak coil. The parts guy, Bob (he has a 454 Vette) selected some Platinum plugs that work even better. They're Delco A41-905's. I think you should find a better parts store. ;-) -Chuck Kranz 65 Malibu 327 4 speed John Nasta wrote: Anybody know if Delco 41-932 (Professional Platinum) plugs would be good for my 1958 283 w/ HEI? I currently have Champion RV15YC4 plugs and the Delcos are supposed to cross-reference, but the guy at the store was clearly very aggravated by my asking for a plug by number instead of him being able to look it up by year, make, and model of the vehicle. When I told him that it's a 1958 block with a 1980-something HEI distributor, he said well somebody f-d up your car. I'm so glad he told me that because I had no idea. Needless to say I don't necessarily trust his judgment. Thanks, John Nasta John- The question is, what year are your heads? Chevy went to the small peanut plugs in about 1970. I would suggest you buy the plugs appropriate for your heads and them gap them for the HEI, being about .050. Devin John- If your engine is using the smaller plugs, I would suggest a set of 25s. I prefer Autolites, but Champion makes them also. These should fit your heads and have the appropriate heat range. Devin
Re: [Chevelle-list] spark plugs
John, I believe the 932 part of the number is the gap as set by the factory. There could be a slight mechanical difference. I trust 454 Vette Bob as he has done a lot of Chevy work. He selected the plugs based on my Vortec'd 327 description. The A41 heat range seems to be just right. I'm still using a 35 thousandths gap. -Chuck K What the guy sold me is Delco Platinum 41-932. Not sure what the difference is between that and the 905s, but of course there is a big diff between a 283 and a 454. I did a search vehicle by part number on the Delco web site and the ones he sold me came up as fitting 6cyl 8cyl GM applications from something like 260CID up to 350CID. Of course there is no original application for a 283 w/ HEI so my exact engine did not come up, but I guess they will be ok. John Nasta Quoting Chuck Kranz [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I had asked the list about plugs a few months back but got no replies. So I asked the guys at my favorite parts store. They came up with Delco R45TS. I've installed the Dart Iron Eagle Vortec heads on my rebuilt 60 over 327 short block. They worked good. I have done stuff to the original distributer like a Mallory E-spark conversion, mechanical advance kit, MSI cap, rotor, wires, 14 deg vacuum canister, and a Blue Streak coil. The parts guy, Bob (he has a 454 Vette) selected some Platinum plugs that work even better. They're Delco A41-905's. I think you should find a better parts store. ;-) -Chuck Kranz 65 Malibu 327 4 speed
Re: [Chevelle-list] Tach for 65 SS
Larry Williams wrote: Just finished installing a Tach from http://www.shiftworks.com http://www.shiftworks.com/ in my 65 SS. It went in the space where the clock was. Looks great and just like a stock gauge. Did Chev put a tach in that location? Larry Don't know if Chevy ever did put a tach on the clock location but a Sun SuperTach II fits in the hole. I had received a beautifully repainted dash from my brothers for my birthday. (we're all old car guys) I'm currently fabricating a bracket for it. Using jack screws in place of the nuts on the back of the tach housing. It's nice to have another dash to fix up and then swap in. Chuck Kranz 65 Malibu 327 4 speed
