Re: [Chevelle-list] GM Resto Kit
Thanks from me, too. I just got off the phone with Chevrolet and they said I should have it in a couple of weeks. They did not ask me for my VIN. Don Allen '69 Chevelle -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Sullivan Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 10:24 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] GM Resto Kit Dale, Thanks for the heads up. Just ordered a kit for my '69 Malibu. The 800 number you posted worked for me. They did ask for the VIN. Thanks again. Jim S. - Original Message - From: ted mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] laidig To: The Chevelle Mailing List mailto:chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 8:34 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] GM Resto Kit Dale; I have a 69 Malibu and will call them tomorrow. I was wondering if these resto kits are available for only Chevelles. I have a good friend that is heavily into Corvairs and if available I know he would jump on it. Ted Dale [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Didn't mean to hijack the thread and it dawned on me to change the Subject line after I sent the last post, apologize to all. So they've changed the access number, eh? I wonder if it's just because it's Saturday or if they've contracted it out? Did the girl mention if the Restoration Kit was still free or not? I'll try the 800 number on Monday and see if I get the same referral. If so I'll have to update the information on my site. Thanks for the update. Dale McIntosh ChevelleCD.com ChevelleStuff.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:chevelle-list- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Chris Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 10:41 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] spindles or springs Dale, I called the number you posted for the GM resto kit (800-222-1020) and the girl there referred me to another two numbers, chevrolet Heritage (586) 276-0693 (586) 276-0691 MON-FRI business hours. And thanks for the advice about the springs. before my subject line was hijacked :O) thanks to all that replied. Jimmy.C - Original Message - From: Dale [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] spindles or springs I don't remember asking for anyone in specific. I just told them I have a 19xx Chevelle and want to get a 'Restoration Kit'. If memory serves, sometimes that person took the info and sometimes they transferred me to someone to take my information. Dale McIntosh ChevelleCD.com ChevelleStuff.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:chevelle-list- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 9:27 AM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] spindles or springs Dale... What Department do you ask for when you call the 800 number so you can get to the right person for the restoration kit? Thanks, Jerry Wells '70 SS 454 -Original Message- From: Chuck Speake To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 1:43 pm Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] spindles or springs Thank you very much for the quick response and the information. I will get my vin # and give them a call. Once again, thanks. Chuck Speake 1970 Chevelle Malibu Glen Ellyn, Illinois [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 1:13 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] spindles or springs These 'GM Restoration Kits' are FREE from GM and contain photocopied pages various specs, options, colors, color combinations, Power Teams, height, weight, etc. The contents vary depending on the year. The last 'kit' I got was about 6 months ago but the phone number should still be good. Call the Customer Assistance hotline at 800-222-1020. Have your VIN handy as they more often than not ask for it to ensure you get the right information kit. I'm sure they have kits for other divisions than just Chevrolet but I've never asked. So far I've gotten kits for 1965 through 1972 Chevelles (I head 64 is not available but haven't tried) and even a separate one for my 67 El Camino plus one for a 1974 Corvette I had. I would guess the El Caminos are separate as the other year's kits didn't have much on them. On a whim I called them with my Elky VIN and got a separate one. Not much, but El Camino specific. As far as I know (and I don't see how they would), they don't check to see if you really own the car you're supplying the VIN for - just don't get greedy all at once and ask for 10 kits. I think it's more a check for a valid VIN so you get the correct year/series information. After all, a Chevrolet (Impala/Caprice
Re: [Chevelle-list] NPG or Supplier in Ocala
That would be NPD and here is there info: NPD Florida 900 S.W. 38th Ave Ocala, Fl 34474 Sales ~ 352-861-8700 Toll-Free ~ 800-874-7595 Fax ~ 352-861-8706 Good luck! Don Allen 1969 Chevelle -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Buckingham Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 7:38 AM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: [Chevelle-list] NPG or Supplier in Ocala Is there a NPG or one of the other big suppliers located in Ocala Fl I need to get a set of fenders and thought that would be the closest place. Thanks, Jim
Re: [Chevelle-list] Since the list is slow
Thanks for sharing that. Very cool! Don Allen '69 Chevelle -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 8:22 AM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Since the list is slow This is well worth the watch. This aircraft runs on four chainsaw engines. You can just imagine how much time, effort, skill and money these guys put into this thing. Just remarkable! Pay close attention to landing gear retraction and extension as well as other suprises. http://users.skynet.be/fa926657/files/B29.wmv
Re: [Chevelle-list] Favorite Parts catalog.
I will also vouch for NPD. Their North Carolina warehouse is 15 min. from my house, so I can't complain about their shipping! Eddie, which warehouse are you in? Don Allen '69 Chevelle Eddie Bumgarner wrote: National parts depot has lots of good stuff, and they ship out daily, I recently went to work there in the warehouse. Eddie Bumgarner 66ss convertable. */[EMAIL PROTECTED]/* wrote: Just wondering what your favorite places to buy parts from? I've tried OPG,and year one. I won't buy from OPG any more. There always on back order,and there a RIP OFF on shipping. I found year one was slow to get parts out,plus there high dollar. The best I've found was Muscle factory out of Placentia California.Most of the time they have what I need at a fair price.Plus there fast and fair with there shipping.Just thought I'd ask and maybe find something new.Dennis _Eddie Bumgarner 66ss conv._ How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/taglines/postman8/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=39663/*http://voice.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Optima full ride
Make that one more vote! Hope he wins! Don Allen 1969 Chevelle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Voted too! Phil G. 65 SS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sat, 22 Jul 2006 7:47 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Optima full ride Voted! Karl Groves Master Certified CIW http://www.karlgroves.com Grayscale Content Management System: http://www.grayscalecms.com Independent Musician's Handbook: http://www.indiebook.com -Original Message- From: Herb Lumpp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:blamacamvet%40gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2006 7:24 AM To: Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Optima full ride Here's a chance to help one of our own. Maybe you've seen the Optima ad in the magazines talking about a contest where the winner will get up to $50k worth of upgrades done to his/her car. Go to this link and vote for the Chevelle. I don't know the guy but I'd rather see a Chevelle get the win than a SRT-4, a Mustang, a Silverado, or a Jeep. http://www.optimafullride.com/ Herb Lumpp *Check out AOL.com today* http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/1615326657x4311227241x4298082137/aol?redir=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaol%2Ecom. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free.
[Chevelle-list] Driveshaft replacement?
Hi everyone! I have a 1969 Chevelle and I am replacing the 6 cyl., 3speed saginaw and 10 bolt rear with a 396 cid, 4 speed muncie and a 12 bolt posi rear. My question is, does anyone know if my original driveshaft will be strong enough to handle the new HP or do I need to start looking for a new driveshaft? Thanks in advance! Don 1969 Chevelle http://home.carolina.rr.com/donallen
Re: [Chevelle-list] Driveshaft replacement?
Thanks Scott, you are right! The cheap side of me keeps trying to pop up. I forgot the old saying: Do it right, Do it once! Don Allen 1969 Chevelle http://home.carolina.rr.com/donallen Scott Somers wrote: Go fur it Otherwise it's kinda like only going the first 999 miles of a 1000 mile trip. After you get all the other things, a new balanced shaft is just one more mile in an already expensive trip. And it's one less thing you won't have to worry about. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Allen Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 3:24 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Driveshaft replacement? Hi everyone! I have a 1969 Chevelle and I am replacing the 6 cyl., 3speed saginaw and 10 bolt rear with a 396 cid, 4 speed muncie and a 12 bolt posi rear. My question is, does anyone know if my original driveshaft will be strong enough to handle the new HP or do I need to start looking for a new driveshaft? Thanks in advance! Don 1969 Chevelle http://home.carolina.rr.com/donallen
[Chevelle-list] 3 speed 396
Hi, I have a 69 chevelle that is stock with a 6 cyl. 3 speed saginaw, I have a 396 that will replace the 6 cyl. and I was wondering if anyone knew whether the 3 speed would work with my 396 long enough for me to find a 4 speed? Or should I not bother and just wait? Thanks in advance! Don Allen 1969 Chevelle http://home.carolina.rr.com/donallen
[Chevelle-List] sanding/priming
Hi guys, I want to sand and prime my 69 Chevelles body, but this is my first time attempting anything like this and I could use a little direction. I have a Black Decker Sandstorm will this get the job done? What grit sandpaper should I use? Should the body be sanded down all the way to the sheet metal, or just until it is smooth and free of any surface rust? If anyone could please shed some light on these questions by way of a website or your own experience, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance, Don 69 Chevelle Malibu
[Chevelle-List] '69 Malibu
Hi guys, a friend of mine has a chance to buy a 69 Malibu that has been sitting in a field for the last 10 years. The car is complete and original with a 6 cyl. and a 3 speed trans. The body is covered with surface rust and it will need a new trunk floor, flooring under the back seat, windshield, at least 1 new fender (maybe two) and a new full quarter on the pass. side. The seller is throwing in 69 bucket seats, rally wheels, a 4 spd. trans. and a 1969 396 big block all machined and ready to assemble. The car does actually run (rough) and he has driven it. The owner is asking $3500.00, it sounds good to me but I thought I would get 2nd, 3rd and 4th opinions. Also, should the car be kept as a numbers matching 6 cyl. and put the 396 into something else, or should he put the 396 into this Malibu? Thanks in advance for any input! Don
[Chevelle-List] Changing Engines
Hi all, I have lurked on this list for a while now and I must say that I am quite impressed that so many people are willing to give their knowledge and experience to help out those of us that are new to the restoration hobby. Thank you for your help. Now for another question I currently have a 69 Malibu with a 230 ci. 6 cyl. under the hood, with a 3 speed manual transmission. I also have a 396 ci. Big Block and a 4 speed manual transmission that I want to put in the Malibu. My question iswill I need to change anything to the suspension, rear end, etc to accommodate the engine swap? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Don 69 Chevelle Malibu
RE: [Chevelle-List] Media Blast material
Hi, do you have any more information about using baking soda? Thanks, Don -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-chevelle-list;chevelles.net]On Behalf Of Dave Corgill Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 2:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Media Blast material At 01:04 PM 10/21/2002 -0400, you wrote: You can also use baking soda for the body Tom People were doing that next door in the open in July, looked like it was snowing in TX, our whole yard was white. They said it worked real good. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Disc Brakes
Would anyone know if the power disc brakes off of a 70 Lemans would fit on a 69 Chevelle? Thanks, Don
RE: [Chevelle-List] Disc Brakes
Thanks a lot, I appreciate it. Don -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dave Studly Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2002 12:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Disc Brakes Don, in a word, yes. Lemans and Chevelle are both A-body (chassis) cars. The entire suspension (front and rear) is interchangable. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Don Allen Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2002 11:51 AM To: Chevelle-List Subject: [Chevelle-List] Disc Brakes Would anyone know if the power disc brakes off of a 70 Lemans would fit on a 69 Chevelle? Thanks, Don
[Chevelle-List] welder
Hi all, I have a 69 Malibu that needs some bodywork done. I would like to do this myself, is there a welder that anyone would recommend? I saw the Henrob 2000 at a car show and it looked like a good one, anyone have any experience with this particular model? Thanks in advance. Don Allen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] welder
Title: Message Thanks for your input Steve I appreciate it. I will definitely check out those models. Don Allen [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chevelle 69 Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 6:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] welder Don, While I am sure there will be some exceptions, and some guys will claim they have a good one of brand X and it has done great for them, I personally wouldn't spend hard earned money on something that works so hard if I wasn't absolutely sure of the quality. I would go with either a Miller, Lincoln, or Hobart. Nothing else. My welding instructor said to make sure it was american made. There is some pretty cheap stuff made overseas. A budy of mine had to trash his Italian made machine because he couldn't get parts to repair it. My brother-in-law is a welder by trade and teaches welding as well. He recommended a Lincoln to me. That's what I have. Miller, Lincoln, or Hobart. Sometimes there are good reasons to pay a little extra to get quality. This is one of those times. JMHO Steve -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Don Allen Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 11:31 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] welder Hi all, I have a 69 Malibu that needs some bodywork done. I would like to do this myself, is there a welder that anyone would recommend? I saw the Henrob 2000 at a car show and it looked like a good one, anyone have any experience with this particular model? Thanks in advance. Don Allen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
