Re: [Chevelle-list] serpentine
Yes, I am using the 1998 style reverse rotation water pump and pulley with the 2001 4.3 vortec brackets and everything else. Gene - Original Message - From: "mike f" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 2:53 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] serpentine > Did you find the water pump pulley you wanted to make > the setup work? > > thanks > mike > > --- Gene Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > HI, > > I am also setting up a serp set up from a 2001 > > vortec blazer along with the > > air conditioning parts on my 69. I went with a early > > style reverse pump in > > aluminum because of hose issues, (it came without > > holes so since my radiator > > has a fitting I will run the heater return to it and > > the heater supply still > > comes out the intake.) Using the earlier pump would > > allow the use of > > aftermarket underdrive pulleys. I am using the > > factory pulleys on mine but > > the water pump pulley has a different bolt pattern > > so if you get the whole > > set up and don't use the original water pump you > > will need to get an earlier > > pulley. > > > > The alt bracket is made to bolt to vortec heads so > > all three bolts will > > line up if you use vortec heads. On my vette alum > > heads only one will line > > up. I plan on using a thick piece of aluminum strap > > and bolt it to the head > > and there is an unused threaded hole in the back of > > the bracket which will > > line up. > > > > I am running center bolt heads and stock covers so > > it cleared but it would > > be tight if you use tall covers. > > > > Use a rotating thermostat housing and shoot it > > behind the air cond pump, > > the old hose will almost work if turned end for end > > and cut and spliced to > > be a little longer. I am planning on using the flex > > stainless steel type > > that street rods use alot. The bottom hose is the > > blazer hose. > > > > Power steering pump was easy, return line clamps and > > for the pressure side I > > used the blazer hose after having the local welding > > shop replace the > > steering box end to a flare fitting. > > > > You could use the stock clutch fan for the blazer > > but I am going electric. > > The fire wall box will need a spacer if you use the > > air conditioning core, > > but the lines are long enough. The condenser is > > about the same size as > > stock, but the lines go in core support in a > > different (better actually) > > spot and will need holes to be drilled, it seems > > like I had to remove the > > bracket that holds the lines together and spread > > them a bit and make a new > > hold down bracket. > > > > I think I am at about $650 for mine so far but that > > includes the air cond > > parts and new alum water pump. I got the stock set > > up from a place on eBay, > > > http://stores.ebay.com/chevy-s10-truck-blazer-parts-s-10 > > > > Gene > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "mike f" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" > > > > Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 11:16 AM > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] serpentine > > > > > > > Fred, Vin. > > > > > > I picked up an 04 Blazer setup. However, there is > > one > > > small detail that had to be worked out. Everything > > > bolts up perfectly. I may have to do a bit of > > > "clearance" between the back of the bracket assy > > to > > > make room for the lip of the aluminum valve covers > > and > > > gaskets, but that is the minor deal. The larger > > issue, > > > however, is on the small block V-8, the water pump > > has > > > two holes on the right side. One is smaller and > > the > > > other is a large hole. Now, on the V-6 water pump, > > it > > > does not have the small hole like the V-8 pumps. I > > > taped and pluged the small hole. It's a done deal. > > It > > > all fit and hood closes good. > > > > > > Hope someone else has actual experience with the > > other > > > truck parts, I would like to hear about it. My > > deal > > > was about 350$ rather than the 1700$ the others > > cost. > > > > > > hope thi
Re: [Chevelle-list] rubber for chevelle
HI, SoffSeal sells a kit with a arm seals, rubber bumpers for door, hood, trunk, etc, door seal, roofrail seal, hood to cowl, paint gaskets, quarter window seals, door u-jamb, trunk and window weatherstrips. Pretty complete but the vent window rubber is sold separate. I deal their stuff if you want to contact me off list. Gene - Original Message - From: "timothy mcguire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 9:42 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] rubber for chevelle > > hey guys who's got some experience with rubber mouldings, im needing the > complete set. window, door, roof rail,trunk, the whole shebang. whats the > best, who makes it , and where do i get it?also can i get the entire package > in one kit? > thanks, tim mcguire > > > 68 chevelle > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] serpentine
HI, I am also setting up a serp set up from a 2001 vortec blazer along with the air conditioning parts on my 69. I went with a early style reverse pump in aluminum because of hose issues, (it came without holes so since my radiator has a fitting I will run the heater return to it and the heater supply still comes out the intake.) Using the earlier pump would allow the use of aftermarket underdrive pulleys. I am using the factory pulleys on mine but the water pump pulley has a different bolt pattern so if you get the whole set up and don't use the original water pump you will need to get an earlier pulley. The alt bracket is made to bolt to vortec heads so all three bolts will line up if you use vortec heads. On my vette alum heads only one will line up. I plan on using a thick piece of aluminum strap and bolt it to the head and there is an unused threaded hole in the back of the bracket which will line up. I am running center bolt heads and stock covers so it cleared but it would be tight if you use tall covers. Use a rotating thermostat housing and shoot it behind the air cond pump, the old hose will almost work if turned end for end and cut and spliced to be a little longer. I am planning on using the flex stainless steel type that street rods use alot. The bottom hose is the blazer hose. Power steering pump was easy, return line clamps and for the pressure side I used the blazer hose after having the local welding shop replace the steering box end to a flare fitting. You could use the stock clutch fan for the blazer but I am going electric. The fire wall box will need a spacer if you use the air conditioning core, but the lines are long enough. The condenser is about the same size as stock, but the lines go in core support in a different (better actually) spot and will need holes to be drilled, it seems like I had to remove the bracket that holds the lines together and spread them a bit and make a new hold down bracket. I think I am at about $650 for mine so far but that includes the air cond parts and new alum water pump. I got the stock set up from a place on eBay, http://stores.ebay.com/chevy-s10-truck-blazer-parts-s-10 Gene - Original Message - From: "mike f" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] serpentine > Fred, Vin. > > I picked up an 04 Blazer setup. However, there is one > small detail that had to be worked out. Everything > bolts up perfectly. I may have to do a bit of > "clearance" between the back of the bracket assy to > make room for the lip of the aluminum valve covers and > gaskets, but that is the minor deal. The larger issue, > however, is on the small block V-8, the water pump has > two holes on the right side. One is smaller and the > other is a large hole. Now, on the V-6 water pump, it > does not have the small hole like the V-8 pumps. I > taped and pluged the small hole. It's a done deal. It > all fit and hood closes good. > > Hope someone else has actual experience with the other > truck parts, I would like to hear about it. My deal > was about 350$ rather than the 1700$ the others cost. > > hope this helps. > mike > > --- vin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > pretty sure serp. setup from v-6 s-10 blazer will > > work. > > - Original Message - > > From: Fred Knoche > > To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net > > Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2006 9:10 PM > > Subject: [Chevelle-list] serpentine > > > > > > I am thinking about converting my SBC over to a > > serpentine belt system. I am looking toward a stock > > setup rather than an expensive aftermarket setup. > > Does anyone have any experience in this area? I > > notice that different years use different brackets. > > Does anyone know the best year setup to use? > > > > Any help on this would be great. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Fred > > > > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com >
Re: [Chevelle-list] 1968 fan shroud
Hi, At the risk of being accused of spamming, I can get you one thru Goodmark. Feel free to contact me off list. Thanks, Gene, a.k.a. usa1chevelleguy Visit my Home Page or eBay Store for more deals from Gene's General Restoration Parts!! www.genesgeneralrestorationparts.com Toll Free Order Line 866-347-2181 Mon.- Fri. 8a.m - 6p.m. EST FAX 260-495-9240 Anytime - Original Message - From: "Mumper, Douglas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 1968 fan shroud National parts depot has one for 1968 SB PLASTIC REPRO C-1277-104A $79.99! Hope this helps. Doug 66 chevelle -Original Message- From: timothy mcguire [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 1:38 AM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 1968 fan shroud i cant find aftermarket for a 68 small block either, strange. ill match it up eventually, thanks for feedback. tim mcguire >From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List >To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 1968 fan shroud >Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2006 00:19:08 -0600 > >Good question. A 68 uses a short water pump and a 69 & later uses a >long pump. Might make a difference. >Clint Hooper >H&H Custom,owner >1969 El Camino ProTourer >2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger >http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm >- Original Message - >From: "timothy mcguire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > hey y'all is a 69 small block fan shroud identical to that on a 68? > > ive >got > > a 68' and cant seem to find one wheras there are 69's up the ying yang. > > thanks, tim mcguire > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy
Hi, Olds had the ralley 350 Gene - Original Message - From: "Brad Olson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Heavy Chevy > I don't know if Buick and Olds did anything like this with their > A-Bodies but Pontiac did something similar with the GT37 in '70-1/2 > and '71, which was a T37 (Tempest) with a few upgrades over base > but it could be optioned to the point where it was for all intents > and purposes a GTO with a lower pricetag and fewer insurance > headaches. In fact, it was marketed as "the GTO for those under > 30" (sic). > > Brad O. > -- Original message -- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > I sent this to a "heavy chevy" expert of mine here's his reply... > > > > to sell cars Chevrolet came up the marketing plan to sell cars based on image > > and perception. The Heavy Chevy was a niche model positioned between the > > Malibu and the SS. In todays verbage we'd call it a hybrid or orphan. The > > premise was simple; Based model Chevelle series with stripes, blacked out grill > > treatment, hood pins and the new 14" rally wheels. The interiors were very taxi > > cab plain. Vinyl floor mat instead of carpet, vinyl covered bench seat only > > and el cheapo door panels. Base engine was a 307 with a three-on-the-tree. Two > > 350's and the big block 402 were available. 454 was only reserved for the > > SS. The car had the promise to be a no frills race car if properly ordered. > > Most came with only a couple of options. Power brakes and steering were > > optional. >
Re: [Chevelle-list] retiring the el camino?
I'll second that, I love my 3.8 1996 Olds 88. Roomy and great gas mileage and they can be bought pretty cheap. I bought mine for $1200 with a leaky upper manifold and fixed it for $200 Gene - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 10:05 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] retiring the el camino? Someone asked a similar question a few weeks ago at Chevelle Tech. Favorable reviews were given to any of the full size GM FWD equipped with the 3.8l V-6. Seems like they are reliable & get outstanding gas economy. A co-worker has a Buick and claims 28-32 mpg on the highway. Trunk is huge. On 1/31/06, John Nasta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well, I am seriously at the point of wanting to put historic plates on the El Camino and get a garage for it, and get some sort of economical car that can hold a fair amount of [EMAIL PROTECTED] in a way that is not visible from the outside. If anybody knows of a garage available on Long Island, please let me know. Also, any suggestions for the next commuter car are welcome, but I do want something that hides the stuff in the back. One bad thing about the El Camino has always been that I can't leave anything in the back and walk away, and still expect it to be there when I get back. Then there was the time when I came back and someone had loaded the bed with garbage... Anyway, I am going to eventually have to do this car over again, and hopefully better. The next time I invest that sort of time and money into it I will not want to treat it like an everyday beater again afterwards. Thanks, John Nasta -- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
That's why I wondered if it was shill bidding because it seems like if someone was serious with over $900,000 bid on eBay they would have gone to russo to buy...it also doesn't make sense that they sold it without a reserve at the auction. Who wants to bet what it will bring at BJ? Gene - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:51 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction I think the owners blew it. They had bids on eBay for over $900k, but they said right in the ad that if it didn't meet their "7 figure" reserve, they would sell the car at Russo & Steele. I would have taken the $900k and ran to the bank. I'll bet somebody is pretty pissed off. Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: Gene Smith To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction So the $900,000 + eBay bids must have been shills? - Original Message - From: Alex LaRue To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Sold for $412,500 at Russo & Steele auction last weekend. Lower than I thought it would go for. Alex LaRueLaRue Insurance Personal & Business Insurance Collector Car Insurance Life InsuranceP O Box 119Hodgenville, KY 42748800-303-3518 Fax 270-358-8978Visit us online at www.LaRueInsurance.net or www.LaRueClassics.comJoin President Bush and a host of others here in Hodgenville on February 12th, 2008 to kickoff the two year Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration!!! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Gene SmithSent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:16 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction HI, Does anyone know if this car sold? Gene - Original Message ----- From: Gene Smith To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:15 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Hi, Does anyone know what the Z-16 prototype sold for? I have a bet on the final price! Thanks,Gene, a.k.a. usa1chevelleguy Visit my Home Page or eBay Store for more deals from Gene's General Restoration Parts!! www.genesgeneralrestorationparts.com Toll Free Order Line 866-347-2181 Mon.- Fri. 8a.m - 6p.m. EST FAX 260-495-9240 Anytime
Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh?
Hi, Has anyone ever used the urethane in just the front of the rear control arms and rubber on the axle ends? Gene - Original Message - From: "John" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] How Harsh is Too Harsh? > Thanx Clint...I will do that...Its not so much the hard ride I am concerned > about...It is the secondary damage that could occur that bothers > meGeeAnybody need some Energy Suspension Polyurathane rear contol > arm bushings still in the package..??? > John > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
LOL...I know it sounded bad, let me rephrase that to I have to BUY my buddy a lap dance, it is up to him to pick the dancer. (and no it won't be me!) - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:47 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction You and your buddies have a strange way of showing each other how you feel. Ok, just kidding. Sorry, it was too easy. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Gene SmithSent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:45 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Looks like I owe my buddy a lap dance.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
So the $900,000 + eBay bids must have been
shills?
- Original Message -
From:
Alex
LaRue
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:16
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16
Prototype Auction
Sold
for $412,500 at Russo & Steele auction last weekend. Lower than I thought
it would go for.
Alex LaRueLaRue Insurance Personal &
Business Insurance Collector Car Insurance
Life InsuranceP O Box 119Hodgenville, KY
42748800-303-3518 Fax 270-358-8978Visit us online at
www.LaRueInsurance.net or www.LaRueClassics.comJoin
President Bush and a host of others here in Hodgenville on February 12th, 2008
to kickoff the two year Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration!!!
-Original Message-From:
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Gene
SmithSent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:16 PMTo: The
Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype
Auction
HI,
Does anyone know if this car sold?
Gene
- Original Message -
From:
Gene Smith
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:15
AM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Z-16
Prototype Auction
Hi,
Does anyone know what the Z-16 prototype sold for?
I have a bet on the final price!
Thanks,Gene, a.k.a.
usa1chevelleguy Visit my Home Page or eBay Store for more
deals from Gene's General Restoration
Parts!!
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
Looks like I owe my buddy a lap dance.
- Original Message -
From:
Alex
LaRue
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:16
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16
Prototype Auction
Sold
for $412,500 at Russo & Steele auction last weekend. Lower than I thought
it would go for.
Alex LaRueLaRue Insurance Personal &
Business Insurance Collector Car Insurance
Life InsuranceP O Box 119Hodgenville, KY
42748800-303-3518 Fax 270-358-8978Visit us online at
www.LaRueInsurance.net or www.LaRueClassics.comJoin
President Bush and a host of others here in Hodgenville on February 12th, 2008
to kickoff the two year Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration!!!
-Original Message-From:
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Gene
SmithSent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 4:16 PMTo: The
Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype
Auction
HI,
Does anyone know if this car sold?
Gene
- Original Message -
From:
Gene Smith
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:15
AM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Z-16
Prototype Auction
Hi,
Does anyone know what the Z-16 prototype sold for?
I have a bet on the final price!
Thanks,Gene, a.k.a.
usa1chevelleguy Visit my Home Page or eBay Store for more
deals from Gene's General Restoration
Parts!!
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
HI, Does anyone know if this car sold? Gene - Original Message - From: Gene Smith To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:15 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction Hi, Does anyone know what the Z-16 prototype sold for? I have a bet on the final price! Thanks,Gene, a.k.a. usa1chevelleguy Visit my Home Page or eBay Store for more deals from Gene's General Restoration Parts!! www.genesgeneralrestorationparts.com Toll Free Order Line 866-347-2181 Mon.- Fri. 8a.m - 6p.m. EST FAX 260-495-9240 Anytime
Re: [Chevelle-list] the 138 vin #
Hi, My dad's 67 138 car was not equipped with the gages, it was an option. Gene - Original Message - From: ronnie, a.k.a. rocko To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 7:19 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] the 138 vin # hello, seen a 67 chevelle on e - bay with a 138 vin #, in the pictures it doesnt have the guage package, did some ss models leave the line with a standard guage package ? me and a friend thought this was standard on on ss models, or are we wrong ? Do you Yahoo!?With a free 1 GB, there's more in store with Yahoo! Mail.
[Chevelle-list] Z-16 Prototype Auction
Hi, Does anyone know what the Z-16 prototype sold for? I have a bet on the final price! Thanks,Gene, a.k.a. usa1chevelleguy Visit my Home Page or eBay Store for more deals from Gene's General Restoration Parts!! www.genesgeneralrestorationparts.com Toll Free Order Line 866-347-2181 Mon.- Fri. 8a.m - 6p.m. EST FAX 260-495-9240 Anytime
Re: [Chevelle-list] Opinions needed - new panels or patches
Hi, Definitely go with new panels, it is the only way to get all the rust, while the quarters are off you have the opportunity to coat all the sub structure too. While new sheet metal seems expensive, it does save time which is also money, and the finished product is as nice or nicer than original. Goodmark has some new import quarters out for the 70 - 72's that are a good bit cheaper than the USA versions. Thanks, Gene, a.k.a. usa1chevelleguy Visit my Home Page or eBay Store for more deals from Gene's General Restoration Parts!! www.genesgeneralrestorationparts.com Toll Free Order Line 866-347-2181 Mon.- Fri. 8a.m - 6p.m. EST FAX 260-495-9240 Anytime - Original Message - From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 1:57 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Opinions needed - new panels or patches > If you want to paint the car Black,I tend to agree with your neighbor. > Clint Hooper > H&H Custom,owner > 1969 El Camino ProTourer > 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > - Original Message - > From: "Karl Groves" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > I had my old neighbor come by last night who's been doing body work for > > about 20 years or so. He told me I'd be better off buying all new sheet > > metal, rather than just patching. > > > > My 71 has rusted in all the typical places - behind each wheel, around the > > wheel openings, rocker panels and so on. > > > > His line of thinking was that with complete fenders & quarters, I'd be > more > > guaranteed that the car would be straight and rust-free, and that the > > level-of-effort required to cut, patch, mud and sand the panels kind of > > cancels out the savings from not buying complete panels. > > > > I'm painting the car black, so straightness is extremely important. > > > > I'd love to hear others' opinions. > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > Karl Groves > > Master Certified CIW > > http://www.karlgroves.com > > > > Will Work For Parts: > > http://chevelle.karlcore.com/detail.php?id=3 > > > > > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] drain plugs
Hi, You're right, it's the same principle as core plugs on an engine block that allow removal of the casting sand. Gene - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 2:59 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] drain plugs I always wondered what the purpose of a drain plug that is sealed into place is. Is it to drain off something that the body was dunked in at the factory, before the holes were sealed? -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Gene SmithSent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 2:59 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] drain plugs Hi, Use 3M Fast and Firm seal sealer. Gene - Original Message - From: Jimmy C. To: Chevelle Forum Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 2:15 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] drain plugs I'm getting ready to do the interior and I was wondering what is the correct way to seal the drain plugs to the floor pans ? I don't suppose plumbers putty or caulking them is the right way ? Thanks, Jimmy.C
Re: [Chevelle-list] drain plugs
Hi, Use 3M Fast and Firm seal sealer. Gene - Original Message - From: Jimmy C. To: Chevelle Forum Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 2:15 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] drain plugs I'm getting ready to do the interior and I was wondering what is the correct way to seal the drain plugs to the floor pans ? I don't suppose plumbers putty or caulking them is the right way ? Thanks, Jimmy.C
Re: [Chevelle-list] what year is yours?
Hi, I have many Chevelles, most of which are in the raw material stage. In order of year I have 66 Malibu with ss emblems which were put on long enough ago to make the car a fake super sport 67 SS car, a true 138 car my dad bought in 69, will be my next project and will be a six speed fuel injected big block 67 Malibu I bought from a guy whose house burnt down, will always be an emblemless car w/ a small block, I plan on mini tubbing it. I drove it for a few years with a 383 in it. It was a fast beater type of car. 67 Malibu hard top which will probably become a convertible since I have what is left from a 67 conv. car to change one over. That is if I don't make the 66 a clone ss convertible, seeing as how I have had two actual 66 138 converts slip thru my fingers in years past 69 Malibu, my current project car which will be set up as a driver, with air and power windows, doors, trunk, etc. All handles, locks, marker lights and emblems will be shaved. It has a long rod 383 and turbo 350 which I want to add a gear vendors overdrive to someday. A 70 six cylinder car that I want to build as a phantom 70 heavy Chevy. It will be a 400 small block, 4 speed car built as if GM had built a road runner type chevelle, i.e. no options, rubber floor mat, radio delete, manual brakes, etc with a small block. A second 70 which will probably end up being a parts car to the heavy Chevy phantom. The non Chevelles I own include but are not limited to a 55 Chevy truck with a heavy chop, 35 Chevy 5 window coupe, 73 Plymouth duster (how the hell did that get in there!?! ) 55 210 car, 84 s-15 converted to v-8 power, a 78 w/80 front end 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive, 79 sunbird Pontiac that either needs a turbo added to the iron duke or a small block transplant and three different Olds 88/98 derivatives that serve as daily driver status. That is why I started the reproduction retail business, to build some of these cars as promotional vehicles and to be able to get parts for them cheap, as well as use them as tax write offs! Thanks,Gene, a.k.a. usa1chevelleguy Visit my Home Page or eBay Store for more deals from Gene's General Restoration Parts!! www.genesgeneralrestorationparts.com Toll Free Order Line 866-347-2181 Mon.- Fri. 8a.m - 6p.m. EST FAX 260-495-9240 Anytime - Original Message - From: bob howard To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 10:21 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] what year is yours? Seems like there are not very many 64 and 65 chevelle's or elkys that are owned by people on the list . What do most people have , by year. Just for my information. Bob 64SS chevelle 65SS chevelle
Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelles for auction
Title: Chevelles for auction Asset forfeiture at it's finest! - Original Message - From: Shipping To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 10:12 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Chevelles for auction They are not mine and I have been told the reserve is 15K per. They are both listed as 70 SS convertibles. The link has all the info I can get and they would not give me the VIN's. Sorry for the short notice I just saw this in yesterdays newspaper. http://www.ksaa1.com/inspections.htm
Re: [Chevelle-list] Best 66 cowl hood?
HI, Goodmark had some tooling issues when first released, so they stopped selling them until the dies were reworked. It took about a year to get right, but that is the most impressive thing about them, they don't sell stuff unless it is as good as possible. The 66 cowl hood is also licensed thru GM and has to meet their fit standards. I have sold a few of them since the re-release and have not had any complaints. Gene Visit my Home Page or eBay Store for more deals from Gene's General Restoration Parts!! www.genesgeneralrestorationparts.com Toll Free Order Line 866-347-2181 Mon.- Fri. 8a.m - 6p.m. EST FAX 260-495-9240 Anytime - Original Message - From: Dan To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 8:03 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Best 66 cowl hood? After several atempts to locate a decent factory hood for my 66 I'm thinking of going with a cowl hood. Can anyone recomend a good manufacture of a cowl hood for a 66 chevelle? I have read in the past that the goodmarks don't fit well. (true??) thanks for any help on this Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] Ring and Pinion Auburn vs. Eaton
Hi, Speaking as someone who has broken many, what usually lets go in them? Gene - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 3:08 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ring and Pinion Auburn vs. Eaton Eaton units are better than the Auburns but that is my opinion only. Besies, Eaton units are rebuildalble, Auburns are not. Will a beefed up 8.2" rear be as strong as a stock 12 bolt, doubtful. I;ve destroyed 10 bolt rears behind mildly built small blocks, I haven't blown up the 12 bolt in my 70 yet that rests behind a 500 HP 454. Tom
Re: [Chevelle-list] Ring and Pinion Auburn vs. Eaton
Hi, While on the subject of rear axles, which is better, the Auburn cone style posi or the Eaton clutch style? I am beginning to lean toward the Auburn unit. I know the 8.2 10 bolt is not the best, but will a beefed version be at least as good as a stock 12 bolt? I am planning on going with all new innards with 3.08's and aftermarket c-clip axles and a girdle type rear cover. I'm still going to have about $1,200 in it. The 3.08 are temporary as I am saving toward a Gear Vendor unit in about two years from now, then I will go with something in the 3:42 - 3:90ish Range. It also stands to reason that the 8.2 would allow for less parasitic power loss and be quicker and return better gas mileage due to the lighter weight of the internals. But since the ring gear is smaller in diameter, the pinion would have less leverage so theoretically it would probably equal out...or only be marginally better? Is anyone out there running an 8.5 10 bolt? Thanks,Gene, - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ring and Pinion A built 4L80 auto can easily handle well over a 1,000hp. One of those or a Gear Vendors would work fine. Gearing becomes less critical the more hp & tq you have. Your car would work great with a 3.08 cog. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dan Mascheck The other problem is, running over 700HP. I doubt many overdrive tranys can hold up, to that much abuse!
Re: [Chevelle-list] Ring and Pinion
Hi, I will be honest and say that while 3.73 are a good compromise in a vehicle that won't see much more than 50 MPH cruising, they totally suck on the highway, especially now that the speeds are about 80 MPH. I have run them in both a 67 Malibu and my 350 powered S-15 and for the country type roads I drive on they are fun and 60 mph is not too obnoxious, but try driving fast on the highway and it just gets tiring. I am buying the stuff to rebuild my 69's rear end and I am putting 3.08 which will still be about 2600 at 80. When money allows the Gear Vendors unit to be bought, then I will go with 3.73 for a top gear of 2.79 and an 80 cruise rpm of about 2400. While having a 400 horse 383 my goal is 18-22 MPG once I get the overdrive hanging on the back of the turbo 350. I plan on driving some long distance trips with this car. Gene - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 10:58 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ring and Pinion Just because I wouldn't want 3.73's without an overdrive trans doesn't mean you won't,Ryan. It's only money. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Ryan Langstraat I know that gear ratio has been a topic a lot lately but I am going to purchase my new set this week. I noticed that some people are running 3:73's and was wondering how they liked them as an all around gear. I noticed that Clint had mentioned that 3:73's were a marginal gear for the highway. I guess what I was wondering was would a numerically lower gear set be a better route for a cruizer? I would still like a little snap at times but I also dont want to be running 4500rpm down the highway. I know there are formulas out there but was wanting personal opinions from people that have cruizers. Let me know what you think. Glad I bought a bunch of parts this week becuase it is snowing right now and I can hide in the garage! Ryan
Re: [Chevelle-list] Advice - Off Subject
You might take it somewhere and have them check it with dye and a black light. Gene - Original Message - From: "Larry Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 9:35 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Advice - Off Subject > Thanks for the advice. No additive for the engine. I didn't take it > too the dealer YET. But probably will eventually. > > Larry Williams > > 65 SS 427 > > mike f wrote: > > >What does the Acura Dealer say? > > > >--- Larry Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >wrote: > > > > > > > >>I had a 2001 Acura GSR rebuilt recently at a small > >>shop. The engine has > >>a persistent oil leak. Somewhere in the head area - > >>either the cam > >>seals or head gasket. The seals have been replaced > >>2X, oil pressure > >>sender replaced, and the head gasket re-torqued, > >>and it still leaks one > >>or two drops on the driveway daily, and deposits oil > >>all over the lower > >>engine. > >> > >>The shop owner is out of ideas and wants to put an > >>oil additive in that > >>stops oil leaks - probably will swell the seals. > >> > >>Would you guys try this? > >> > >>Larry Williams > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > >__ > >Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. > >http://farechase.yahoo.com > > > > > > > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] 2 questions
Here is a calculator for figuring engine speed http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/gearing.htm Gene - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 8:32 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 2 questions Hi Ryan, Even more important than the gear ratio is engine RPM at a given speed. 60 MPH is popular because it is also Revolutions Per Mile. My 1965 Malibu SS with 14" wheels, Powerglide and 3.31:1 gears (it's an A/C car) turns about 3000 RPM at 60 MPH. Much more desirable for use on the highway would be 1800 to 2200 RPM at 60. Dennis - Original Message - From: Ryan Langstraat To: Chevelle Chat Forum Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 3:57 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] 2 questions 1) I was wondering what ring and pinion gears you guys are using? I am looking for mostly cruising but the occasional run isnt out of the question. What would you guys suggest? 2) I may come into ownership of a 69 Impala this weekendI really dont have a huge use for it and was wondering if any of you guys would be interested in it. I dont think it has a engine or tranny but I havent looked at it real close yet. Let me know if at all interested... Ryan
Re: [Chevelle-list] orange vs. green anti-freeze
Hi, My daily driver is a 96 Olds 88 which I bought with ''bad head gaskets'' but turned out to be a deteriorated plastic upper intake where coolant went thru it to cool the egr vapors. After talking to my mechanic buddies I found out the orange will attack plastic and gaskets alike and the only thing they put back in cars they do is the green stuff. Gene - Original Message - From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 10:53 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] orange vs. green anti-freeze > Is there really any known difference between orange vs. green anti-freeze > (other than the color)? I have the El Camino using orange and the MR2 using > green. I know you're not supposed to mix them. Just wondering if I should > stick with one or the other. The green seems to be more commonly available. > When my friend Rick & I built the EC engine we used orange just because it > was what he had in his shop. He also gave me a spare gallon to take home. I > was running straight water all summer because of my heater core leak causing > fumes to enter the cabin. I have since bypassed the heater core and put more > of the orange stuff in. > > John Nasta > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] manual choke (Edelbrock carb)
Why not get the electric choke kit? I have used many of these carbs including the one on my 4 wheel drive I use to push snow with, a couple pumps and it starts right up in the coldest of weather. Gene - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 8:38 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] manual choke (Edelbrock carb) I've used those before. The two things that seem to help more is lithium grease and more support. I buy the lithium grease in a can, and used to use it on all of my VW's cables, works well on any cable. Also, try to secure the cable in as many points as possible with those small tube/wire loops (not sure of the real name). The play in the cable is usually what causes the binds and hard use. Hope this helps Charles www.65ss.com - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 11:37 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] manual choke (Edelbrock carb) I've had my manual choke cable hooked up for probably a month or more now and it has already become really sticky. It's easier (but not exactly easy) to pull the choke on and much harder to push it to turn it off. Today I resorted to opening the hood and shutting it off at the carb. I have one of those "Help" (Motormite) cables. Are there better ones out there? I plan to take this one off and lube it if nothing else. Hopefully I can either get it to work more smoothly or get a better one. Its becoming more of an issue now that its getting colder outside. Any recommendations? Thanks, John Nasta
Re: [Chevelle-list] '67 Tail Lights
- Original Message - From: Keith Garcia To: ChevelleList Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 12:29 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] '67 Tail Lights Which other Chevrolet product's tail lights are compatible with a Malibu coupe? Will the 2 door post 300's fit the Malibu? Those are the ones without the dividers right? What about the tail lights on the newer El Camino? I think '72 is the year I'm thinking of. I'm trying to eliminate some of the chrome on my 67. Namely the strips that run across the rear under the trunk lid. But the original 67's have the "tabs" that lead into those strips. What are my options? Thanks, Keith
Re: [Chevelle-list] '67 Tail Lights
Hi, The 300 style bezel is what you need, it frames the lens and doesn't have the tabs for the horizontal strips. I plan on doing the same when I do my 67 Malibu. Watch eBay, that's where I found mine. Gene www.genesgeneralrestorationparts.com - Original Message - From: Keith Garcia To: ChevelleList Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 12:29 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] '67 Tail Lights Which other Chevrolet product's tail lights are compatible with a Malibu coupe? Will the 2 door post 300's fit the Malibu? Those are the ones without the dividers right? What about the tail lights on the newer El Camino? I think '72 is the year I'm thinking of. I'm trying to eliminate some of the chrome on my 67. Namely the strips that run across the rear under the trunk lid. But the original 67's have the "tabs" that lead into those strips. What are my options? Thanks, Keith
Re: [Chevelle-list] Seat belts?
Hi, The anchor point was not installed until 67 along with other safety items such as the collapsible steering column and dual reservoir master cylinder. Hard to believe it took over 30 years to come up with the dual reservoir! Gene.. - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 7:19 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Seat belts? Thanks, I will. Maybe in 66, they didn't have an anchoring point on the roof, and only had lap belts? I honestly can't remember what my 66 has, and since it's out getting painted, I can't check. Larry - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 8:14 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Seat belts? Honestly,I can't answer that question,Larry. You might email Morris Classic and see what they say. They're very good about answering email promptly. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse Any idea why the 3 point belts are for 67 through 73 and doesn't include the 66? Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper Here you go,guys. http://www.morrisclassicconcepts.com/ or http://www.customaccessoriesmfg.com/ I think I'm going to go with the Morris Classic three-pointers. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Ron Griffith Pelle, I searched a long time for a set of retractable 3-point seat belts for my '71 El Camino and these were the best deal I could find. I ordered a set and they looked great. Unfortunately, they would not fit my El Camino because of my power seat switch. They would not clear the switch and the door. The company was great about it. They let me return the belts and refunded my money. I found what looked like the same belt at several sources, but these folks were cheaper by anywhere from $20.00 to $130.00. Check them out. There is a good photo of them installed in a Chevelle. Ron Griffith http://www.andoauto.com/Chevelle.htm - Original Message - From: Pelle Andersson To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 2:08 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Seat belts? What type of seatbelts should I use in my -71 Chevelle? Any Pics? Best regardsPelle__Chevelle gearheadshttp://hem.bredband.net/chevellegearheads/
Re: [Chevelle-list] Floor paint?
Hi, I am planning on using Lizard Skin over Por-15. The lizard skin is a heat and sound barrier coating popular with street rod builders. Only has to be .040 thick. http://customrodderweb.com/tech/0507cr_spray/ Gene - Original Message - From: Mike Holleman To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 7:32 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Floor paint? Pelle, I just tried something different with good results. I'm restoring a 64 Impala SS for a local guy. He asked why not use bedliner on the floor pans. We did and it turned out excellent. It can be sprayed, rolled or brushed. It's very tough and seals the metal. Might be worth a look. Mike - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 10:26 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Floor paint? I'd clean off as much rust & scale as possible. Paint with POR 15 , Extend, Rust Bullet or some other similar product (what is available in Europe???). Then I'd spray with rubberized undercoating. On 10/18/05, Pelle Andersson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm going to remove the (by someone) homemade carpet & replace it with a new one! I'm going to remove all the rust & old tar paper and I wonder if I can paint the floor with that rubber:ish stuff sometimes used to protect cars from stone damage? I want to reduce noise & prevent rust! What would you guys do? Best regardsPelle__Chevelle gearheadshttp://hem.bredband.net/chevellegearheads/-- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.12.1/136 - Release Date: 10/15/2005
Re: [Chevelle-list] Ignition Switch Help!!
Credit goes to my Dad, he's the one who showed
me!
- Original Message -
From:
Larry
Shouse
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 8:38
AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ignition
Switch Help!!
YOU DA MAN!
That did it Gene. Thanks for your help... and
wisdom!
Larry
- Original Message -
From:
Gene Smith
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 9:43
AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ignition
Switch Help!!
its been awhile ...I think you push on the paper clip and
it will turn further counter clockwise then come out.
Gene
- Original Message -
From:
Larry
Shouse
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 8:27
AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ignition
Switch Help!!
Gene,
When the paperclip is in the hole and the
button pressed, do I just pull on the key to get the key/tumbler straight
out? If so, it's not working...
Larry
- Original Message -
From:
Gene Smith
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005
9:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list]
Ignition Switch Help!!
Hi,
Should be able to turn it counter clockwise and
use a paper clip in the hole to release it.
Gene
- Original Message -
From:
Larry Shouse
To: Chevelle List
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005
8:07 AM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Ignition
Switch Help!!
I just bought a new ignition switch and a
new lock set for my 66. Being the curious fiddler that I am, I
was sitting here at the office messing around with it, and got
the tumbler in the ignition just fine.
Can somebody tell me how I get the
tumbler back our?!?!?!?!? I'm guessing it has something to do
with putting the key in, turning it counter-clockwise to the ACC
position so the little hole is over the sping loaded button in the
ignition switch
Help!!
Larry
Shouse
Re: [Chevelle-list] Ignition Switch Help!!
its been awhile ...I think you push on the paper clip and it
will turn further counter clockwise then come out.
Gene
- Original Message -
From:
Larry
Shouse
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 8:27
AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ignition
Switch Help!!
Gene,
When the paperclip is in the hole and the button
pressed, do I just pull on the key to get the key/tumbler straight out? If so,
it's not working...
Larry
- Original Message -
From:
Gene Smith
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 9:31
AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ignition
Switch Help!!
Hi,
Should be able to turn it counter clockwise and use
a paper clip in the hole to release it.
Gene
- Original Message -
From:
Larry
Shouse
To: Chevelle List
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 8:07
AM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Ignition
Switch Help!!
I just bought a new ignition switch and a new
lock set for my 66. Being the curious fiddler that I am, I was
sitting here at the office messing around with it, and got the
tumbler in the ignition just fine.
Can somebody tell me how I get the tumbler
back our?!?!?!?!? I'm guessing it has something to do with putting
the key in, turning it counter-clockwise to the ACC position so the little
hole is over the sping loaded button in the ignition switch
Help!!
Larry
Shouse
Re: [Chevelle-list] Ignition Switch Help!!
Hi, Should be able to turn it counter clockwise and use a paper clip in the hole to release it. Gene - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse To: Chevelle List Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 8:07 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Ignition Switch Help!! I just bought a new ignition switch and a new lock set for my 66. Being the curious fiddler that I am, I was sitting here at the office messing around with it, and got the tumbler in the ignition just fine. Can somebody tell me how I get the tumbler back our?!?!?!?!? I'm guessing it has something to do with putting the key in, turning it counter-clockwise to the ACC position so the little hole is over the sping loaded button in the ignition switch Help!! Larry Shouse
Re: [Chevelle-list] First Chevelle Memory
My first Chevelle was when I was 4 in 1969. Dad bought my uncle's ss 67 chevelle. Uncle Doug had just got it and was drafted to 'nam. It was red with black interior and 4-speed. Man I still remember how it felt when dad would rip through the gears. Interestingly enough dad had a friend that had a 66 GTO. Blue and a three speed I believe. I remember riding in it to go fishing, no car seats then, I remember standing up in the back seat area holding on to the back of the front seat!! Then my uncle Mike had a 66 SS Chevelle. It was an orange/white interior 4 speed car. Out of the three cars, Dad's is the sole survivor, although a basket case I have the parts to rebuild it and hope to in the near future. I want to do it with a six speed and fuel injection on a big block. Thought about a 496 but will probably consider staying with a 396 and add nitrous for the other couple of hundred on demand horses and get some mileage while on the freeway. The Goat bought it in a parking lot of all places, an old lady ran into it and panicked and instead of hitting the brakes she stayed on the gas. That was mid 70's Uncle Mike sold his years ago but found it sitting in a field about ten years ago. It may have been put back together but I really doubt it. It is probably still rusting into the ground. It is true when they say your basic personality is formed in the fist few years of life, I also remember my dad having a 54 Chevy with a 49 olds engine, my uncles having an MG, and when uncle Doug returned he bought a 70-ish Camaro but didn't keep it long. I don't remember if it was anything special. Then my uncle Larry had a 69-ish 442 convertible until it was repossessed. I remember that was the early 70's, maybe 72-73 and things were tight with my family and they had come to stay with us and when the repo man came I tried to bargain with food stamps. That car was cool! Yellow with black interior. He late had a Gold Duster Plymouth. Gene - Original Message - From: Walter Rutland To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 2:45 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] First Chevelle Memory I was thinking back to the first time I remember seeing a Chevelle. The year was 1967. I had an older Cousin who had recently bought a GTO. I don't know what he had under the hood, I was 9 at the time. All I remember is that it was a light shade of blue, and had a stick. He had a friend that came over and had a 67 Chevelle, that was a light shade of green, had a stick, and sounded like thunder. I remember looking at the 2 cars side by side seeing how they looked similar, yet different. I also remember there being a challenge and them marking off a quarter mile(will lived out in the sticks). The Chevelle won. Regards
Re: [Chevelle-list] Garage Bathroom
Then you'd never have to go in the house again!!
- Original Message -
From:
Larry
Shouse
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 3:19
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Garage
Bathroom
And a bonus room upstairs with satellite TV , a
frig and a few recliners
- Original Message -
From:
Gene Smith
To: Rick Schaefer ; The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 4:28
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Garage
Bathroom
$2600 isn't too bad if there is a lot of excavating to be
done, which you could maybe rent the equipment and dig yourself. But for
$2600 I would also want a stand up shower installed at the same
time. Saves alot of tracking thru the house which your wife will
appreciate!
Gene
- Original Message -
From:
Rick Schaefer
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005
2:23 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Garage
Bathroom
My garage project has been on hold for a while, but I finally
have footers dug . My wife suggested that I
install a bathroom. I was all for it til I got 3 bids that
were way more than I could afford ( and more than I thought
reasonable). Today I got 2 comparably reasonable
estimates ( is $2600 reasonable?) for a comode, utility sink and water
& sewer connections.
$2600 otherwise spent would get me a 4-post lift or
LS1 for the camaro. I could improvise a sink
install and could live without the comode. So for the long
term is the bathroom a good investment?
-- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El
Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] Garage Bathroom
$2600 isn't too bad if there is a lot of excavating to be done, which you could maybe rent the equipment and dig yourself. But for $2600 I would also want a stand up shower installed at the same time. Saves alot of tracking thru the house which your wife will appreciate! Gene - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 2:23 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Garage Bathroom My garage project has been on hold for a while, but I finally have footers dug . My wife suggested that I install a bathroom. I was all for it til I got 3 bids that were way more than I could afford ( and more than I thought reasonable). Today I got 2 comparably reasonable estimates ( is $2600 reasonable?) for a comode, utility sink and water & sewer connections. $2600 otherwise spent would get me a 4-post lift or LS1 for the camaro. I could improvise a sink install and could live without the comode. So for the long term is the bathroom a good investment? -- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] Muncie 4 Speeds
Hi, Allow about two weeks for the wire harness Gene - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse To: Chevelle List Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2005 7:26 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Muncie 4 Speeds I need to pick up a 4 speed Muncie tranny for my 66 SS396 in the next couple of months. The boss of the guy doing my paint has a rock crusher M22 available for $1400. Talking to my machine shop guy, he is expecting my 396 to produce 400 to 425 horsepower when I put it together. Based on my expected output, is an M22 a good choice, or should I save the money and get myself an M20 or M21? And Gene, when I order the harness from you, what will be the expected lead time? Thanks, Larry
Re: [Chevelle-list] selling parts to the UK??
Hi, I make a living selling on the internet and I would just let this one pass by without replying to myself. Seems fishy when he said ''as well as some detail about you. I expect this promptly.'' Seems too pushy with the promptly part... Gene - Original Message - From: "Craig Ellis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2005 12:41 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] selling parts to the UK?? > Any English speaking person that says "...that you have placed for sell > now..." is either a moron or from Nigerian and hangs with that dipweed > trying to get people to send him 10 large in exchange for 10 really large. > > E > - Original Message - > From: "Michael Pell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "ChevelleList" ; > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2005 9:50 AM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] selling parts to the UK?? > > > > Have any of you guys ever sold parts to this guy in the UK (see snippets > > below). This just seems odd, at the very least it seems dubious. > > Notice 2 different email addresses to buy the same part. > > Maybe he's just eccentric > > > > > > = > > From: AdAuto cars <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: 10/2/05 > > Hello > > I am interested in buying the SBC Hooker Super Comp Chevelle headers > > &‘69 Chevelle rear bumper that you have placed for sell now, and I would > > want to enquire about the present condition of the above mentioned,> > > > As for the payment, I would need you to get back in touch with the last > > offering price as I will be paying with a cashiers cheque. > > > > Lastly, please forward to me your full company's (or house address, > > telephone and fax) details as I will subsequently prefer reaching you > > through these facilities. > > > > Yours interestingly, > > > > Raymond Griffiths. > > > > = > > From: guarantee part <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: 9/10/05 > > > > Mike: > > Thanks for your response and your mail contents duly noted. > > You can not belief how only I had wish meeting you personally to discuss > > this unfortunately I am not based in the US but resides here in the U.K > > on similar business interest and also have a family home located in > > Ontario Canada where I have an old aged whare house (storage & > > restoration unit for Chevies etc) which is being run by my son and wife. > > > > So, could you please inform me bottom price on the headers and in doing > > so send to me necessary details--postal address, full name and telephone > > number(s)--of whom this cheque should be payable to thus my wife could > > mail the cheque from Ontario to you on my behalf. On the shipment, I > > have a recommended shipper there who is expected to meet with you for > > inspection, survey and arrangement for their conveyance to Ontario . > > > > On getting the cheque cashed and all agreement are proven to be legal, > > he (the carrier) will be directed to establish contact with you for > > immediate transfer of the headers to Canada where my wife and son are > > designated for receiving orders made by me. > > > > Raymond. > > PS. To reach me: Phone Contacts: Home #+ 44-709-203-8980 and cell # > > 44-870-0199-5214. But sorry, I will be out on the road at work today > > until 6:30 so until then it would be best to e-mail me as I will be > > checking it often and won't be available by phone until I get off of work. > > > > > > = > > From: guarantee part <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: 9/7/05 > > > > Hello > > I am interested in buying the Spintech Mufflers&SBC Hooker Super Comp > > Chevelle headers, 1.75” primaries that you have placed for sell now, and > > I would want to enquire about the present condition of the above > > mentioned, as well as some detail about you. I expect this promptly. > > > > As for the payment, I would need you to get back in touch with the last > > offering price as I will be paying with a cashiers cheque. > > > > Lastly, please forward to me your full company's (or house address, > > telephone and fax) details as I will subsequently prefer reaching you > > through these facilities. > > > > Yours interestingly, > > > > Raymond Griffiths. > > > > = > > > > -- > > -- > > When Satan is knocking at your door, simply say, "Jesus, could you get > that for me?" > > http://www.christianet.com > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > > Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.9/116 - Release Date: 9/30/2005 > > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Parts
Hi All, I am working on a 69 that came with 68 doors when I bought it and have since replaced them with 69's so the 68 doors are just taking up space. They are pretty solid but will take some work, I would rate them at about an 8.5 out of 10 and would sell them for $250 for the pair or $150 each. Shipping would be extra. They are complete with non tinted glass and vent windows but the regulators are shot. Gene - Original Message - From: "Jim Hunter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 2:46 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Re: Parts > Ryan (or anyone else with a 68), > > I parted out a 68 SS a couple years ago & got a bunch of miscellaneous > used parts (note: they are USED, but they are original, not repro). > > I have a 69 & don't need the "non-common" parts that are different > between the 2 years (e.g. lenses, bumpers, grill, etc.) and don't need > some of the parts that are common but that I already had parts that were > in better shape (e.g. trunk lid, etc.). > > Jim 69-SS396 H. > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Body Panel Question - 66/67 Chevelle
Hi, This part is usually called the deck filler and originally there are seams on each side of it that are filled with seam sealer Gene - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse To: Chevelle List Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 9:03 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Body Panel Question - 66/67 Chevelle On a 66/67 Chevelle - on the back corners of the roof line, where the roof comes down to the read deck lid, there is a rectangular piece of sheetmetal. This piece would be flanked on the left and right by the roof line coming down, the rear window glass is above it and the truck lid is just below it. Now that you know what I'm talking about (I hope), can you guys familiar with this area please tell me on an original 66 or 67, is there a seam at the left and right edge where this panel meets the roof line? In mine, which is in primer, I can see the seam at both ends, but it's filled with Bondo. Last time I went to Old Town in Kissimmee and looked closely, both restored 66's did not have a seam there. It was totally covered with Bondo and painted over. Which is correct? Thanks, Larry
Re: [Chevelle-list] 65SS bumpers
Hi, Yes they are on the front page of the 64-65 Chevelle section listed as a pair. http://www.genesgeneralstore.com/ Thanks! Gene - Original Message - From: bob howard To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 5:12 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] 65SS bumpers Gene do you still have a set of chrome bumpers for my 65 chevelle.? let me know. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Also who does good re chroming? i need to get my console re done. Bob 65SS chevelle
