Re: [Chevelle-list] With a heavy heart

[Clyde]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Think positive and this 
can be beat.all the best.Clyde.
  - Original Message - 
  From: langus 
  To: Chevelle Chat Forum 
  Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 9:57 PM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] With a heavy heart


  This is way off topic but I consider you guys my friends.  We found out 
around Christmas time that my daughter who is 22 months old, has Luekemia.  We 
are at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City Iowa with has a wonderful 
cancer center so she is in good hands but our first daughter died of systic 
kydney failer so this is especially scary for my family.  I ask for your 
thoughts and prayers in the coming days


  Thank you

  Ryan Langstraat
  1968 Malibu

Re: [Chevelle-list] Very OT - Chevy ABS pads

[Clyde]

Hello:i noticed in all the replies,that the most important thing to do 
before replaceing the pads,was not mentioned.Crack open the front bleeders 
and invert the brake calipre to allow the dirty old fluid to be drained from 
the brake calipre.This should be done for a couple of reasons.(1) if the 
vehicle has abs,the old contimanited fluid will be pushed back into the 
hcu,causing the hcu to possibly become defective.(2).when the bleeder is 
cracked open,the calipre is inverted,the old fluid will not have any chance 
to be pushed into the hcu.You can use a large apir of channel lock pliers.a 
c clamp,or install the new pads and use a calipre spreader to push the 
piston back in.

From: "Karl Groves" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" 
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 5:45 AM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Very OT - Chevy ABS pads




I'm about to change the pads on my friend's Suburban with ABS.  Is there
anything special I should know before I go taking everything apart?


Karl Groves
Skype: eight.pistons
AIM, YIM, MSN: karlcore


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Re: [Chevelle-list] : OT - GMC TRUCK HELP

[Clyde]

Hello:did the truck doe this before the new carb?.If so there is a possibility 
the float level is low or the power valve is seized.check these out and let me 
know.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Larry Shouse 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 5:25 AM
  Subject: *SPAM* Re: [Chevelle-list] OT - GMC TRUCK HELP


  Clyde,

  The original air cleaner is long gone. It now has a 9 inch round by 3 inch 
tall K&N filter on it. The air filter has no ppes or lines going to it. I have 
oe vacuum line going from the carb (the one facing forward) going to the 
distributor, and that's it.  I will look into the choke pulloff, etc.

  Thaks,
  Larry Shouse


  - Original Message 
  From: Clyde <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 5:16:42 AM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] OT - GMC TRUCK HELP


  Hello:first off make shure the pipe from the exhaust manifold to the air 
cleaner is intact,also check to see if the little flap opens up when the engine 
is started cold.if not that must be fixed.H ow does the truck start when 
cold?does it start and stall?.On your cold start check and verify the choke 
pulloff is working as it should.There is a possibility that when you start to 
drive the choke pulloff is starting to close up,causing a rich condition(black 
smoke).The choke pulloff migh t be adjustible(set screw in the rear of the 
diaphram or on the side),some of them you have to bend the rod.If the flap in 
the air cleaner is not working,there is a possibility that the thermo vac 
switch that controls it is tired.If it is you maybe able to find another one or 
you can find another vac source to make it work.Give these a try and let me 
know,if i can help in any other way Clyde.   
- Original Message - 
From: Larry Shouse 
To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 7:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] OT - GMC TRUCK HELP


Thanks for your reply Brad. Yes, a half ton.

The carb is an Auto Zone rebuilt that I recently installed. I replaced the 
points, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, condenser and coil. Of course new doesn't 
automatically equal good, but all items listed seems to be functional. Can an 
old and possibly degraded distributor cause this type of  symptom? The dwell is 
running at 31 degrees and steady, which should be close enough. When I rev it 
up with the timing light on, the mark climbs up and off the gauge so the 
advance curve at least starts off correctly... The plugs are running  gaps of 
40. 

As a youth, I was taught black smoke means to much fuel, which means not 
enough air or too much fuel at those RPMs Is there an adjustment for the 
fuel/air mixture off idle on these carbs?

Larry Shouse

- Original Message 
From: Brad Olson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 6:31:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] OT - GMC TRUCK HELP


-- Original message --
From: Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I'm hoping some of you my be able to help with a couple of questions
> I have concerning my 1970 GMC truck. It has a straight 6 250 CID
> engine with a 3 speed manual tranny and a 1 barrel MonoJet carb.

Half ton, right?  My dad had that very same truck from '72 to '85.
The shift linkage went bad in the column and he converted it to a
Hurst "Indy" floor shifter.  I used to take it out on the back roads,
wind it up, pop the clutch, and the back end would bounce around
like crazy.  ;^)

> First question is on timing. My service manual says to refer to the 
sticker 
> under the hood for timimg, but my sticker is long gone. I did find one of 
my old 
> tune-up guides from the 70's that says on L6 Chevelles, it should be 0 
degrees 
> on automatics and 4 degrees BTDC on manual tranny vehicles... Should I go 
with 4 
> degrees BTDC? Also, each mark on the timing guide by the flywheel on 
these 
> things is 2 degrees right?

Yes, the timing tabs are marked in 2-degree increments.

I checked my Haynes book and it too defers to the underhood sticker.  4 BTDC
is as good a place as any to start, and if it runs fine then try adding a
little more advance until performance degrades.  If you use it more as a
driver and less as a hauler the original factory specs may be allowing for
some engine loading that your truck doesn't see.

> Second question is on my carb. While accelerating normally, it starts to 
spit 
> and sputter at around 2000 rpms, then clears up at around 2500 rpms or 
so. While 
> it's doing this, I see black smoke coming out of the exhaust. Before and 
after 
> this rpm range, my truck doesnt smoke. Well, it does at red

Re: [Chevelle-list] OT - GMC TRUCK HELP

[Clyde]

Hello:first off make shure the pipe from the exhaust manifold to the air 
cleaner is intact,also check to see if the little flap opens up when the engine 
is started cold.if not that must be fixed.H ow does the truck start when 
cold?does it start and stall?.On your cold start check and verify the choke 
pulloff is working as it should.There is a possibility that when you start to 
drive the choke pulloff is starting to close up,causing a rich condition(black 
smoke).The choke pulloff migh t be adjustible(set screw in the rear of the 
diaphram or on the side),some of them you have to bend the rod.If the flap in 
the air cleaner is not working,there is a possibility that the thermo vac 
switch that controls it is tired.If it is you maybe able to find another one or 
you can find another vac source to make it work.Give these a try and let me 
know,if i can help in any other way Clyde.   
  - Original Message - 
  From: Larry Shouse 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 7:18 PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] OT - GMC TRUCK HELP


  Thanks for your reply Brad. Yes, a half ton.

  The carb is an Auto Zone rebuilt that I recently installed. I replaced the 
points, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, condenser and coil. Of course new doesn't 
automatically equal good, but all items listed seems to be functional. Can an 
old and possibly degraded distributor cause this type of  symptom? The dwell is 
running at 31 degrees and steady, which should be close enough. When I rev it 
up with the timing light on, the mark climbs up and off the gauge so the 
advance curve at least starts off correctly... The plugs are running  gaps of 
40. 

  As a youth, I was taught black smoke means to much fuel, which means not 
enough air or too much fuel at those RPMs Is there an adjustment for the 
fuel/air mixture off idle on these carbs?

  Larry Shouse

  - Original Message 
  From: Brad Olson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 6:31:31 PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] OT - GMC TRUCK HELP


  -- Original message --
  From: Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
  > I'm hoping some of you my be able to help with a couple of questions
  > I have concerning my 1970 GMC truck. It has a straight 6 250 CID
  > engine with a 3 speed manual tranny and a 1 barrel MonoJet carb.

  Half ton, right?  My dad had that very same truck from '72 to '85.
  The shift linkage went bad in the column and he converted it to a
  Hurst "Indy" floor shifter.  I used to take it out on the back roads,
  wind it up, pop the clutch, and the back end would bounce around
  like crazy.  ;^)

  > First question is on timing. My service manual says to refer to the sticker 
  > under the hood for timimg, but my sticker is long gone. I did find one of 
my old 
  > tune-up guides from the 70's that says on L6 Chevelles, it should be 0 
degrees 
  > on automatics and 4 degrees BTDC on manual tranny vehicles... Should I go 
with 4 
  > degrees BTDC? Also, each mark on the timing guide by the flywheel on these 
  > things is 2 degrees right?

  Yes, the timing tabs are marked in 2-degree increments.

  I checked my Haynes book and it too defers to the underhood sticker.  4 BTDC
  is as good a place as any to start, and if it runs fine then try adding a
  little more advance until performance degrades.  If you use it more as a
  driver and less as a hauler the original factory specs may be allowing for
  some engine loading that your truck doesn't see.

  > Second question is on my carb. While accelerating normally, it starts to 
spit 
  > and sputter at around 2000 rpms, then clears up at around 2500 rpms or so. 
While 
  > it's doing this, I see black smoke coming out of the exhaust. Before and 
after 
  > this rpm range, my truck doesnt smoke. Well, it does at red line but that's 
gray 
  > smoke and I thing an entirely different issue with this tired old engine. 
Do you 
  > think in the 2000 to 2500 rpm range, it's getting too much fuel? If so, how 
do I 
  > fix it?

  Sounds like a carb issue, especially if it's been years since the Monojet's
  been gone through.  If possible, put a vacuum gauge on the engine and
  observe what it reads in the RPM range in question.  Is the rest of the 
ignition
  system up to snuff?

  Brad

Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle rear disc brake

[Clyde]

Hello;thanks for the reply,you said you put a set on your 65,mine is a 69,is 
there a difference between the years.ex:different rear axle assm on a 65 
compared to a 69.Also,what year of components did you use.thanks alot Clyde
  - Original Message - 
  From: Jim H. Thompson 
  To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' 
  Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 5:30 PM
  Subject: *SPAM* Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle rear disc brake


  Yes I put a set on my 65 Malibu. Some minor modification required. If you 
want photos send me e-mail direct.

  Jim

   

  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clyde
  Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 4:29 PM
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle rear disc brake

   

  Hello to all fellow members,i have a 69 chevelle,i was interested in putting 
rear disc brakes on it.I know i can buy a baer kit,but was wonering if any 
members knew if 91 firebird rear calipre supports,rotors and calipres will 
work.I'am building a 12 bolt for the same car,i would like to mount all the 
rear disc brake goodies before it goes into the car.Any suggestions?of what 
goodies to use,thanks for reading .Clyde. 

[Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle rear disc brake

[Clyde]

Hello to all fellow members,i have a 69 chevelle,i was interested in putting 
rear disc brakes on it.I know i can buy a baer kit,but was wonering if any 
members knew if 91 firebird rear calipre supports,rotors and calipres will 
work.I'am building a 12 bolt for the same car,i would like to mount all the 
rear disc brake goodies before it goes into the car.Any suggestions?of what 
goodies to use,thanks for reading .Clyde. 

Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil Filter info

[Clyde]

pf1218 a\c delco is a better filter.the pf1218 has a anti=flow back valve in 
it.this allows the oil to stayin the filter and is better for cold start 
ups.
- Original Message - 
From: "Tom Rightler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" 
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 9:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil Filter info


Same one I have been using (PF1218).  The PF454 is the short filter 
application.   The PF25 and PF35 have been discontinued for sometime now. 
There is a Fram filter that is longer than the 1218, but I cannot recall 
the number since I don't use Fram filters.


Tom Rightler
MCC Newsletter Editor

- Original Message - 
From: "Michael Pell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" 
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 8:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil Filter info



AC Delco PF1218 is what I use.

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Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio

[Clyde]

no problem,when ever it is convient.Thanks alot.Clyde.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Clint Hooper 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 4:01 PM
  Subject: *SPAM* Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio


  I haven't had the time yet to get out in my shop and dig around,Clyde. Sorry.
  Clint Hooper
  H&H Custom,owner
  1969 El Camino protourer
  http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
  http://www.lateral-g.net/members/hooper/
  "You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a pile 
of brass."

- Original Message - 
From: Clyde 


Hello Clint:Hope Santa was good to you and you loved ones.You mentioned 
that you might have a 69 chevelle factory am radio.If you could please email me 
with a response and with a price of how much you would like for it.I would 
really appreciate it.Thanks alot Clyde. 
  - Original Message - 
  From: Clint Hooper 


  I might still have my original 69 AM radio,Clyde. Let me look and see if 
I still have it.
  Clint Hooper
  H&H Custom,owner
  1969 El Camino protourer
  http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
  http://www.lateral-g.net/members/hooper/
  "You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a 
pile of brass."

- Original Message - 
From: Clyde 


Hello to all members,could somebody please set me straight.I have a 69 
chevelle,i'am looking for a factory am\fm radio.Seeing as these are rare as 
rocking horse poo,i would settle for a factory am radio.My problem is how do i 
tell if it is a correct am radio?.Is there a different colour band or back 
light when the radio is turned on?.Is a 71 chevelle radio the same?.Please 
help. thanks alot Clyde 

Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio

[Clyde]

Hello:apparently a 70 radio is different.But maybe you could let me know what 
the plug on the rear of the radio looks like.A 69 radio has a plug on the back 
of the radio,it has 4 terminals going up and down,there is a empty space that 
has the word "   LAMP" stamped into the metal case.If your radio has that 4 
terminal plug and a empty spot marked LAMP,it would appear to be a 69 
radio.Please let me know. 
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dave MacGregor 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 12:47 PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio


  if anyone is interested, I have an AM radio out of a 70 chevelle I sold a 
while back. Model # 01APB1. The radio was made in Canada and is in like new 
condition. I was the third owner of the car. The second owner removed it to 
install an AM/FM tape deck. Pay for the shipping and its yours.

  Dave MacGregor
  Vancouver, B.C.
  Canada

Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio

[Clyde]

Hello;i don't have a picture of the radio,but this may help.The 69 radio has a 
plug on the back of the radio,it is a plug that has 4 terminals going up and 
down,there is a empty spot that has the word "LAMP" STAMPED IN THE CASE,BUT 
THERE ISN'T A SPADE TERMINAL IN THAT LOCATION.
  - Original Message - 
  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 9:53 AM
  Subject: *SPAM* Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio


  By the way; I have what I was told was an original AM radio for my '69 and 
would like to see a picture of one if possible.




   
-Original Message- 
From: Clyde 
Sent: Dec 26, 2006 10:52 AM 
To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio 


Hello Clint:Hope Santa was good to you and you loved ones.You mentioned 
that you might have a 69 chevelle factory am radio.If you could please email me 
with a response and with a price of how much you would like for it.I would 
really appreciate it.Thanks alot Clyde. 
  - Original Message - 
  From: Clint Hooper 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 4:06 AM
  Subject: *SPAM* Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio


  I might still have my original 69 AM radio,Clyde. Let me look and see if 
I still have it.
  Clint Hooper
  H&H Custom,owner
  1969 El Camino protourer
  http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
  http://www.lateral-g.net/members/hooper/
  "You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a 
pile of brass."

- Original Message - 
From: Clyde 


Hello to all members,could somebody please set me straight.I have a 69 
chevelle,i'am looking for a factory am\fm radio.Seeing as these are rare as 
rocking horse poo,i would settle for a factory am radio.My problem is how do i 
tell if it is a correct am radio?.Is there a different colour band or back 
light when the radio is turned on?.Is a 71 chevelle radio the same?.Please 
help. thanks alot Clyde 

Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio

[Clyde]

Hello Clint:Hope Santa was good to you and you loved ones.You mentioned that 
you might have a 69 chevelle factory am radio.If you could please email me with 
a response and with a price of how much you would like for it.I would really 
appreciate it.Thanks alot Clyde. 
  - Original Message - 
  From: Clint Hooper 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 4:06 AM
  Subject: *SPAM* Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio


  I might still have my original 69 AM radio,Clyde. Let me look and see if I 
still have it.
  Clint Hooper
  H&H Custom,owner
  1969 El Camino protourer
  http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
  http://www.lateral-g.net/members/hooper/
  "You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a pile 
of brass."

- Original Message ----- 
From: Clyde 


Hello to all members,could somebody please set me straight.I have a 69 
chevelle,i'am looking for a factory am\fm radio.Seeing as these are rare as 
rocking horse poo,i would settle for a factory am radio.My problem is how do i 
tell if it is a correct am radio?.Is there a different colour band or back 
light when the radio is turned on?.Is a 71 chevelle radio the same?.Please 
help. thanks alot Clyde 

Re: [Chevelle-list] What's the deal with the "*****SPAM*****" in thesubject line??

[Clyde]

Hello:i do appologize for the spam in the subject line,i wasn't aware that the 
subject line could be changed,until you and my wife said it could.It will be 
corrected and never happen again.- Original Message - 
  From: Dale 
  To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' 
  Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 4:45 PM
  Subject: *SPAM* [Chevelle-list] What's the deal with the 
"*SPAM*" in thesubject line??


  Looks like 'Clyde' (?) on the list has a spam filter and thought this was 
spam and marked it as such and Clyde didn't change the subject line.  People 
tend to ignore the subject line when replying.

   

  Dale


--

  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL 
PROTECTED]
  Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 5:12 PM
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] *SPAM* Re: 69 chevelle radio

   

  I said almost the same thing; I used a different word for poop.

   

  What's the deal with the "*SPAM*" in the subject line??



-Original Message- 
From: Clyde 
Sent: Dec 7, 2006 4:46 PM 
To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] *SPAM* Re: 69 chevelle radio 




Holy poop,large coin to listen to some tunes.

  - Original Message - 

  From: Malibu 

  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 

  Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 6:31 AM

  Subject: *SPAM* Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio

   

  Or you can get the ultimate one. Not cheap.

   

  
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-69-70-Camaro-Chevelle-AM-FM-Stereo-Radio-01AFM1_W0QQitemZ300056490630QQihZ020QQcategoryZ80741QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

- Original Message - 

From: Clyde 

To: The Chevelle Mailing List 

Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 4:54 AM

Subject: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio

 

Hello to all members,could somebody please set me straight.I have a 69 
chevelle,i'am looking for a factory am\fm radio.Seeing as these are rare as 
rocking horse poo,i would settle for a factory am radio.My problem is how do i 
tell if it is a correct am radio?.Is there a different colour band or back 
light when the radio is turned on?.Is a 71 chevelle radio the same?.Please 
help. thanks alot Clyde 

Re: [Chevelle-list] *****SPAM***** Re: *****SPAM***** Re: 69 chevelle radio

[Clyde]

Sorry for the "spam" in the subject line,i'am constantly getting junk 
emails,the kind that says inlarge your third member and invest your money here 
today,this is a real hot stock,kind of poop,our internet provider says if i use 
a spam blocker this will not happen,obviously he is full of poop,we will be 
trying to fix this today,sorry for any inconvience.
  - Original Message - 
  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 3:12 PM
  Subject: *SPAM* Re: [Chevelle-list] *SPAM* Re: 69 chevelle 
radio


  I said almost the same thing; I used a different word for poop.

  What's the deal with the "*SPAM*" in the subject line??



-Original Message- 
From: Clyde 
Sent: Dec 7, 2006 4:46 PM 
To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] *SPAM* Re: 69 chevelle radio 


Holy poop,large coin to listen to some tunes.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Malibu 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 6:31 AM
  Subject: *SPAM* Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio


  Or you can get the ultimate one. Not cheap.

  
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-69-70-Camaro-Chevelle-AM-FM-Stereo-Radio-01AFM1_W0QQitemZ300056490630QQihZ020QQcategoryZ80741QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
- Original Message - 
From: Clyde 
To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 4:54 AM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio


Hello to all members,could somebody please set me straight.I have a 69 
chevelle,i'am looking for a factory am\fm radio.Seeing as these are rare as 
rocking horse poo,i would settle for a factory am radio.My problem is how do i 
tell if it is a correct am radio?.Is there a different colour band or back 
light when the radio is turned on?.Is a 71 chevelle radio the same?.Please 
help. thanks alot Clyde 

Re: [Chevelle-list] *****SPAM***** Re: 69 chevelle radio

[Clyde]

Holy poop,large coin to listen to some tunes.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Malibu 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 6:31 AM
  Subject: *SPAM* Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio


  Or you can get the ultimate one. Not cheap.

  
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-69-70-Camaro-Chevelle-AM-FM-Stereo-Radio-01AFM1_W0QQitemZ300056490630QQihZ020QQcategoryZ80741QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
- Original Message - 
From: Clyde 
To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 4:54 AM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio


Hello to all members,could somebody please set me straight.I have a 69 
chevelle,i'am looking for a factory am\fm radio.Seeing as these are rare as 
rocking horse poo,i would settle for a factory am radio.My problem is how do i 
tell if it is a correct am radio?.Is there a different colour band or back 
light when the radio is turned on?.Is a 71 chevelle radio the same?.Please 
help. thanks alot Clyde 

[Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle radio

[Clyde]

Hello to all members,could somebody please set me straight.I have a 69 
chevelle,i'am looking for a factory am\fm radio.Seeing as these are rare as 
rocking horse poo,i would settle for a factory am radio.My problem is how do i 
tell if it is a correct am radio?.Is there a different colour band or back 
light when the radio is turned on?.Is a 71 chevelle radio the same?.Please 
help. thanks alot Clyde 

Re: [Chevelle-list] Coil Springs

[Clyde]

Hello:you can take a long piece of threaded rod,what ever size will fit 
through the upper hole where the shock would mount,this is usually at least 
1/2"threaded rod can work.Usuing a plate that will stop against the lower 
control arm,you can use the threaded rod to act as your spring 
installer.This works really good and is very safe.Always inspect the 
threaded rod for stress before using it again for safety sake.

From: "Jim Sullivan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" 
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 8:49 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Coil Springs



If any doubt about your compressor, it wouldn't hurt to use a safety chain
as well.
When I was gathering info about doing mine, many guys suggested it.
I'd rather be lucky than good any day. Thank God I was lucky.


- Original Message - 
From: "mike f" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" 
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 11:43 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Coil Springs



you should be very careful and compress the spring
shorter than the what it takes to thread the bottom
spindle bolt and nut on. Then you un wind the
compressor. Are the springs the same as the old ones?
mike
--- langus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> 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









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Re: [Chevelle-list] Best primer - frame/ suspension parts

[Clyde]

I will agree,that the way it is applied is the key,we got a body shop to 
paint our 69 chevelle,using the epoxy primer and paint they recommended.Possibly 
the body shop had applied it incorrectly,who knows,but the corvettes we have 
powder coated have had absoutely no problems.

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Jim 
  Sullivan 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 6:45 
  AM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Best primer 
  - frame/ suspension parts
  
  I had my 69 frame sandblasted and epoxy primed about 2-3 
  years ago.  It is tough stuff.  I have slammed it, and 
  dropped tools on it, and even tried chipping it off to get to bare 
  metal.  (All long stories).  It is tough stuff.  
  
  I don't know about powder coat but I don't see how a stone 
  could chip this stuff.  Maybe depends on the brand or application??  
  Mine was done by a local shop.  Paid $400 for sandblasting and just 
  primer on a bare frame. 
  Just my .02
  Jim
   
   
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
Clyde 
To: The Chevelle Mailing List 

Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2006 4:55 
AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Best 
primer - frame/ suspension parts

on my 69 chevelle we used a epoxy based primer sealer and painted black 
over it.every time a wrench or a stone hits it it chips.we have restored 
numerous corvettes and powder coated the frame and have had no problems,i 
hit the frame on one car with a hammer by mistake and the powder coat wasn't 
bothered.

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net 
  
  Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 4:19 
  AM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Best 
  primer - frame/ suspension parts
  
  
  In a message dated 9/8/2006 4:50:37 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
  Powder coat the frame,any colour your little heart desires.If you 
are going to return the car to original,black is the best.Powder 
coating is really neat,it is really tough and looks 
  great.
  
  The only problem with that is that if it chips, you can't fix 
  it.  Once moisture gets underneath the powerdcoat, it's done, the 
  whole thing will lift.
   
  Tom

Re: [Chevelle-list] Best primer - frame/ suspension parts

[Clyde]

on my 69 chevelle we used a epoxy based primer sealer and painted black 
over it.every time a wrench or a stone hits it it chips.we have restored 
numerous corvettes and powder coated the frame and have had no problems,i hit 
the frame on one car with a hammer by mistake and the powder coat wasn't 
bothered.

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net 
  
  Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 4:19 
  AM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Best primer 
  - frame/ suspension parts
  
  
  In a message dated 9/8/2006 4:50:37 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
  Powder 
coat the frame,any colour your little heart desires.If you are going to 
return the car to original,black is the best.Powder coating is really 
neat,it is really tough and looks great.
  
  The only problem with that is that if it chips, you can't fix it.  
  Once moisture gets underneath the powerdcoat, it's done, the whole thing will 
  lift.
   
  Tom

Re: [Chevelle-list] Best primer - frame/ suspension parts

[Clyde]

Powder coat the frame,any colour your little heart desires.If you are going 
to return the car to original,black is the best.Powder coating is really 
neat,it is really tough and looks great.
- Original Message - 
From: "Karl Groves" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" 
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 8:34 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Best primer - frame/ suspension parts


With the rotisserie almost done, I'm within a week or two of taking my 
body

off the frame.
I plan on sanding/ sandblasting it down as well as removing, sanding/
sandblasting all the suspension stuff as well.
My question is, what sort of primer should I use on these parts?  Because 
of
where I am doing this (outside, not in an enclosed area), I'd prefer to 
use
a rattle can, but if that's not going to yield good results, I'll do what 
I

have to do (and I have a compressor and an HVLP gun).

Anyone have any advice on this?


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

Will Work For Parts:
http://chevelle.karlcore.com/detail.php?id=3

Re: [Chevelle-list] spark plugs

[Clyde]

if you visit ngk spark plug web site ,that may help.then you could convert 
the ngk back to a\c delco.www.ngksparkplugs.ca
- Original Message - 
From: "Danny Wilsher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" 
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 6:07 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] spark plugs



   Hello gentlemen, I am working on a 70 model 350 and have exchanged
the old point type distributor for a HEI from who knows what but it has 
been

so long since I have tackled this little chore that I have forgotten what
kind of plugs I used to use. I know if I get some that I can gap wider it
will be better. The ones in the motor are the 13/16 with the metal gasket
that seals them to the head. The guy at the parts store told me that the
ones with the 5/8 would work just fine but I would rather get a plug that
seals like it is supposed to, not with the beveled seat that the 5/8 plugs
have. What I am asking for is a number for say an AC plug that will work
with the HEI distributor. Thanks,


Danny Wilsher
Wilsher Motorsports Inc.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Alternator Question

[Clyde]

Hello:you can get a alternator built to any 
specs,with the load that you had in the rain,actually a 63 amp it should have 
been okay,take the alternator and get it tested for correct operation,also make 
shure the belt was tight,if you can put a avr or a similiar tested on the car,to 
see if the alternator was actually putting out as close as possible to 63 amps 
would be a good test to see if the alternator is okay internally.

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Dave Benjamin 

  To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net 
  
  Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 9:42 
  AM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] Alternator 
  Question
  
  
  I was wondering what size of Alternator I should be using on my 
  1968 Beaumont (350/350). I have a 63 amp and it was working good until Sunday 
  night I got caught in the rain coming home from cruise night. With 
  wipers,lights and heater blower going the volts were down to 12 and was a 
  little worried. What size Alternator are most of uses using.
   
  Thank you in advance 
  Dave Ingersoll,Ontario My web site: 
  http://members.tripod.com/benj30/

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone have any opinions on 10% ethanol gasoline?

[Clyde]

Hello:according to ngk,if you are running a fuel  blended with ethanol you 
should be running 1 heat range cooler spark plug and reducing the gap by 
.010.This applies to all later model cars police or taxi's,fleet vehicles 
and modified engines,and any vehicle that uses a performance air filter(35% 
more air flow).(I CAN HEAR THE ARGUMENTS NOW),BUT IF YOU WANT TO VERIFY WHAT 
I HAVE SAID VISIT NGK'S WEB SITE.www.ngksparkplugs.ca or 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Original Message - 
From: "Jim Hunter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: ; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 7:58 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Anyone have any opinions on 10% ethanol gasoline?



All of the gas stations in SE Pa. that I've tried recently have gone to
the 10% ethanol mix.

I've read reports that claim it to be corrosive to carburetors & fuel
system components in older cars and I've read other reports which deny
this.

Anyone have the real scoop?  Anyone know of any gas stations that are
still selling 100% gasoline?

Jim -69-SS396- H.

Re: [Chevelle-list] OT - Automatic Tranny Service On My Avalanche

[Clyde]

if you "get the fluid sucked out,be shure to change 
the filter also.we have a trans-tech transmission flushing machine,it is hooked 
up to the cooler lines,the fluid is pumped out enough to drop the pan,replace 
the filter,add required amount and type of new fluid to the machine and flush 
out the remaining old fluid.we have been performing this type of service for 
5yrs and no problems as of yet.it is better to flush and replace the 
filter,rather than just flushing and not replacing the filter.if you drop the 
pan and change the filter,the remianing old fluid immediately contaminates the 
new fluid you have just added.

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Bill 
  Lessenberry 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 12:02 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] OT - 
  Automatic Tranny Service On My Avalanche
  Do #2, add a bottle of Lubegard ATF protectant (red bottle, 
  available at NAPA)  fill 'er up & go.  This is the way I've been 
  servicing transmissions for over 25 years & it's always worked for 
  me.BillLAt 01:33 PM 6/13/2006, you wrote:
  I now have 60K miles 
on my 03 Avalanche 4WD. I think I might be due or a bit past due for tranny 
service. All you mechanics out there, what is the best way to service 
it? 1. Take it to a lube place and have all 
the fluid sucked out. (of course the filter doesn't get changed this 
way) 2. Drop the pan myself and change the 
filter and oil myself. (I've heard you won't get all the oil out this 
way) 3. Better 
way? Thanks!Larry 
  Shouse

Re: [Chevelle-list] spitting battery

[Clyde]

Hello:it is possible that the battery is venting 
because of a slight overcharging condition.Check and verify that the system is 
not overcharging.- Original Message - 

  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  To: Chevelle List 
  Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 1:29 
PM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] spitting 
  battery
  
  My battery is not a maintenance free style and splits small amounts acid 
  from the caps and after a drive it makes a perculating type sound.  The 
  cells are not over filled.  Is it just time for a new battery or is it 
  a voltage regulator issue or something else.
   
  Thank you for the advice
   
  Krister Meister
  '66 SS #'s 

Re: [Chevelle-list] Starting

[Clyde]

Hello:perform voltage drop tests on all starter 
cables and negative cables,you can use a set of booster cables to check the 
ground circuit of the car,connect the negative to the battery and the other end 
to the block,if the car winds over okay,the ground is the problem,you can also 
do the same with the positive to check the positive side(only if enough 
clearance),also attempt to start the car with a boost or a good 
strong battery charger hooked up to the chevelle.Is there any kind of a 
junction block,on my 69 chevelle there is a plastic junction where the 
10 gauge red wire from the battery positive connects to,you can bypass that 
to see if that helps,other responses have mentioned to check starter and 
battery,this should also be checked completely as the other members have 
suggested,also 1 other thing,check the block whrere the starter mounts to make 
shure it is clean and not rusty,body grounds etc.  

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Crazy 
  Rusty 
  To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' 
  
  Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 4:21 PM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] Starting
  
  
  A friend of mine just bought a 66 
  chevelle at an auction and was having trouble starting it.  When you turn 
  the key the starter clicks a lot and the engine very slowly cranks.  The 
  battery is fine, starter is new and tests fine, and all the electrical in the 
  engine compartment seems to be fine.  Supposedly the car was driven a bit 
  five years ago and then parked in their yard and never started again.  
  They got it running once before the auction but since then its done 
  this.  Anyone have any other 
ideas?

[Chevelle-list] aecs membership

[Clyde]

How does one become a member of ACES.If somebody 
could please email me with a address to send a application to become a member i 
would really appreciate it.Thank you

Re: [Chevelle-list] Project '68

[Clyde Doucette]

The true name for the wire is called piano wire,it 
is strong but thin,it will work very good,When removing the window try to do it 
on a warm or sunny day.The heat\sun will keep the windshield warm and the 
urethane soft. 

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Rick Schaefer 
  
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 12:00 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Project 
  '68
  
    The tool john is refering to is priceless.  Its just a thin 
  piece of strong wire.   Push the wire thru the seal from 
  outside to inside.   Wrap each end of the wire around a short stick 
  or even OE wrench.   One person on inside & 1 outside,  
  with a sawing motion, pull the wire thru the seal all the way around the 
  glass.   You may have to go around twice to make it easier to 
  seperate when you lift the glass out.    Try to be careful and NOT 
  hang the wire up on the edge of the glass.  It will chip. 
   
    When its time to reinstall, use  butyl rubber ribbon sealer 
  NOT the sealer in a tube.    The ribbon sealer may be harder to 
  find, but it allows the window to flex independently of the  
  body.   The tube sealer gets hard and forces  the glass to flex 
  with the body.  Leading to cracks. 
   
      IF you need one, the windshields are available from 
  the aftermarket.    I've seen them at swap meets for as little 
  as $109.    If yours is chipped/crazed from 40 years of use, 
  the replacements are not bad.   Some say slightly thinner than OEM, 
  but the trim on my elky fit back on fine. 
  Good luck 
  On 4/3/06, KW 
  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
  wrote: 
  Thanks, 
and good idea about the spread sheet. Thank goodness the pictureslook 
much worse than it really is! I agree about doing the body first. My 
"ideal" engine/transmission hasalready changed about 10 times, if I were 
to put the drivetrain togetherfirst I know I wouldn't be happy with it 
by the time I finished. (plus I would probably never completely finish 
the body because I would be drivingit around!)Keith- 
Original Message -From: "mike f" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: "The 
Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: 
Monday, April 03, 2006 10:03 AMSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Project '68 
> It rough but looks like a great project. I suggest,> 
you get a plan together. Identify everything you want> and can afford 
to do. Write it down on paper or a> spreadsheet. It will change but 
at least you have a > basic plan. Here are a couple of things 
that> disappointed me.> My freshly powder coated frame was 
trashed at the body> shop.> Get any vendor to set time frames. 
That way the car is> not sitting for years at someones place of 
business.> Get the body work done first.>> 
regards> mike> --- KW <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 
>>> Well, I think it's about time to get started. I 
am>> sure I will have LOTS of questions. Actually I>> 
already have one, what is the best way to remove the>> windshield 
and rear window withour breaking them? >> All the trim is already 
off. Anyway, here it is>> http://members.cox.net/chevelle68/index.html>> 
Take a look, give me some ideas and some >> 
encouragement! Thanks,>> 
Keith>>> 
__> Do You 
Yahoo!?> Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam 
protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com>>-- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El 
Camino

[Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle am\fm radio

[Clyde Doucette]

hello:i'am looking fo a real good original am\fm 
radion for my chevelle.any and all replies are appreciated and welcome thanks 

Re: [Chevelle-list] New Gas Tank Prep

[Clyde Doucette]

Title: Message



Hello:just spray it with a clear coat and install it.

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  John 
  Usher 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 12:47 
  PM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] New Gas Tank 
  Prep
  
  I have a new gas tank for my 
  69SS and was wondering if I should do any prep work on it prior to install. 
  Any reason I should paint it?
   
  Thanks.
   
  john
   

Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 Chevelle brake pedal drops to floor

[Clyde Doucette]

Hello:use pinch pliers to pinch off the 2 front and the rear brake flex
hoses,if the master pressure or firmness stays up,then the master is not the
problem,if it drops or is mushy,the master is the problem.This is a good way
to check to see what part of the brake system is at fault without guessing.
Be careful not to pinch the hose too tight,if you do you will collapse the
brake hose internally.There are special pliers\tools that are available from
lisle or other tool manufacturers that are for this purpose.
- Original Message - 
From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" 
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 1:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 Chevelle brake pedal drops to floor


> Good advice but that doesn't seem like the sort of thing that would
suddenly
> cause a problem. That seems more like something that would either work or
> not work right from the get-go.
>
>
> -Original Message-
>
> Check the new master cylinder.  The new replacements have a different
depth
> hole for the push rod than the origingals.  Change pushrod to right length
> if has deep hole.  Push rod for somewhere in 70's Malibu's usually about
> right.  Had this problem and all brake places around could not find.  I
> found my original master cylinder and compared the two.  That is how I
found
> this problem.  Might be something to look for.
>
> John
>
>
>
>