RE: [Chevelle-list] plastic inner fender well
My 72 SS A/C car has original plastic fenderwells. J.D. Stewarthttp://jstewart.inebraska.com/chevelle.htm -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Zieg72Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 4:31 PMTo: Melanie Lopez; The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] plastic inner fender well My non-air 72 had plastic, but my AC 72 has steel. I don't know if AC/nonAC was the difference or not. The non AC car was a 6cylinder while the other was a V-8. Both cars were the plain jane non-Malibu Chevelles and of course not a 71. - Original Message - From: Melanie Lopez To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 4:26 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] plastic inner fender well We are restoring a 71 Chevelle 454 with factory air. Trying for "factory correct" resto for the most part. Currently, the driver's side inner fender well is plastic and the passenger's side inner fender well is steel. Is this common and factory correct or not ? Should we restore to both steel ? Thanks guys ! Melanie
RE: [Chevelle-list] Gasoline Boycott Day
I was wondering when this thing would make it to this list. It's been hashed over on many lists, but the bottom line is that you're going to buy the same amount of gas regardless, even if it's on the 18th or the 20th, and the gas companies' weekly profit won't even notice a blip. Better yet, get everyone to not use gasoline tomorrow (unlikely) or boycott certain companies. The idea presented below isn't going to do anything but give the original writer a few laughs that something so ineffective got so far. :>) It'll be interesting to watch the gas stations tomorrow. J.D. Stewart72 Chevelle SS Gasoline Stick it to 'em IT HAS BEEN CALCULATED THAT IF EVERYONE IN THE UNITED STATES DID NOT PURCHASE A DROP OF GASOLINE FOR ONE DAY AND ALL AT THE SAME TIME, THE OIL COMPANIES WOULD CHOKE ON THEIR STOCKPILES. AT THE SAME TIME IT WOULD HIT THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY WITH A NET LOSS OF OVER 4.6 BILLION DOLLARS WHICH AFFECTS THE BOTTOM LINES OF THE OIL COMPANIES. THEREFORE MAY 19TH HAS BEEN FORMALLY DECLARED STICK IT TO THEM DAY" AND THE PEOPL E OF THIS NATION SHOULD NOT BUY A SINGLE DROP OF GASOLINE THAT DAY. THE ONLY WAY THIS CAN BE DONE IS IF YOU FORWARD THIS E-MAIL TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN AND AS QUICKLY AS YOU CAN TO GET THE WORD OUT. WAITING ON THIS ADMINISTRATION TO STEP IN AND CONTROL THE PRICES IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE REDUCTION AND CONTROL IN PRICES THAT THE ARAB NATIONS PROMISED TWO WEEKS AGO? REMEMBER ONE THING, NOT ONLY IS THE PRICE OF GASOLINE GOING UP BUT AT THE SAME TIME AIRLINES ARE FORCED TO RAISE THEIR PRICES, TRUCKING COMPANIES ARE FORCED TO RAISE THEIR PRICES WHICH EFFECTS PRICES ON EVERYTHING THAT IS SHIPPED. THINGS LIKE FOOD, CLOTHING, BUILDING MATERIALS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES ETC. WHO PAYS IN THE END? WE DO! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. IF THEY DONT GET THE MESSAGE AFTER ONE DAY, WE WILL DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN. SO DO YOUR PART AND SPREAD THE WORD. FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW. MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND MAKE MAY 19TH A DAY THAT THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
RE: [Chevelle-list] Die cast models
http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?PageAction=MFGSEARCH&ManfID=1076&Page=4 J.D. Stewart72 Chevelle SS -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Jack ThorpeSent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 3:02 PMTo: Chevelle-listSubject: [Chevelle-list] Die cast models Anyone know of a good site to order my 66 SS 396 model? You know the little ones you can put on the air cleaner for shows. Thanks 66 Jack Jack Thorpe [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-list] Insurance
Just wanted to give some compliments to a fantastic insurance company. Hagerty Insurance (www.hagerty.com) insured my 72 SS a month ago. The first time I drove the car 4 days later, I had a pheasant fly through the grill, obliterating it. :>( I felt guilty calling in a claim that was a few dollars more than the check I just sent in, but the people I talked to were very friendly and helpful. There's a $0 deductible and they were even going to pay $25/hour to replace the grille. I was just happy to get a new grille (from Ground Up), and put it in myself. I was holding off posting this until everything was done. I got the check yesterday. This is an amazing company in a sector which is full of non-caring insurance companies. The price is right, the terms are better and the customer service is best. J.D. Stewart 72 Chevelle SS http://jstewart.inebraska.com/chevelle.htm
[Chevelle-list] New Chevelle
I've been sitting on this for 3 weeks, but now that it's home in my garage I can't wait to tell everyone about my new Chevelle. It's a 72 SS350, with a 402 in it now. Lady-owned for the last 21 years and I'm the 3rd owner. It's flame orange, so it really stands out. It's got some nice options. I've got the build sheet, too. http://jstewart.inebraska.com/chevelle.htm More pictures soon. I just drove it home 8 hours from Denver, and it ran beautifully the whole way. As you can tell, I'm pretty cranked about it. :>) Tomorrow is supposed to be 60 degrees for the 1st time this year, so I just may have to drive it to work. J.D. Stewart Norfolk, NE
RE: [Chevelle-list] tail out of the trunk meaning
Exxon still gives away tails at the Oshkosh (AirVenture) Fly-in every year. It's one of my daughter's favorite things to collect from the show. J.D. Stewart UltraFun AirSports http://www.ultrafunairsports.com FlyChallenger E-mail list and Website Administrator http://challenger.inebraska.com TitanAircraft e-mail list http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Titanaircraft/ > > > My recollection is that it all got started with an Exxon gas > commercial many years ago, where they promoted a tiger in your > tank. They sold or gave away tiger tails that could be hung out > the gas tank lid. At least that is my memory of when these > things got started. > > Gene > > > > > > > > > > > > I have been around cars and car shows my entire life, however, > I don't have > > a clue about the tail sticking out of the trunk. Where did it > start? What > > meaning, if any, does it have? Any trivial information would be good to > > know, so this year when at our cruise nights and my 6 yr twins > ask "what's > > the sticking out for?" I'll have better answers for them rather > than just > > laughing with them about the cat or raccoon that is stuck in the trunk. > > > > Krister Meister (no fuzzy dice or tails) > > Bloomingdale, IL > > '66 #'s matching > > > > > >
RE: [Chevelle-list] '68 bucket seats with head rests ... Rare??
I've been watching and bidding on eBay for a set of bucket seats during the last several weeks. I'm seeing them go for between 175~300/pair. Most of them need recovering. If anyone has a decent set at a reasonable price, I'm interested. J.D. Stewart 72 Malibu http://jstewart.inebraska.com/chevelle.htm > > I've acquired a set of black '68 bucket seats with head rests, > are these things rare or a dime a dozen? > > I know the '67's are pretty rare. They do have the side push > button and plastic seat backs and are in pretty decent shape. > How much are these things going for these days?? > > Thanks > > Donnie >
Re: [Chevelle-list] black '72 ElCamino ss454
Title: Message Seems to be because they had the 72-only code 68 Midnight Bronze Metallic in its place, then. It looks black unless you're in bright sunlight or right up next to it. J.D. Stewart 72 Malibu http://jstewart.inebraska.com/chevelle.htm 1972 seems to be the only year that black wasn't available on the Chevelle. Why? Dunno... I have photos of other black 72 Chevelles (one with gold hood stripes) and even a wagon. I do have photos of a 72 Malibu 400 (owned by Fred Greer) that's triple black but it's a Canadian-built car I believe. Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41 67SS/67 Elky Dale?s Place My 67 SS and 67 El Camino ChevelleStuff Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles Team 67 1967 Chevelle/El Camino Specific Midwest Chevelles Midwest Chevelle Show Information I can't imagine Black not being a color option as I've seen original 69's,70's,71's and I owned a new triple Black 73 SS El Camino. Kinda seems strange that Black would be deleted for the 1972 year. Clint HooperH&H Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dale McIntosh Not to change the subject too much, but what is the paint code for black in '72? I don't black as being a color option but I'm seeing more and more black 72 Chevelles and Elkys. I'm wondering how this Elky can be a 'triple black option' (?) Nice looking ride - a better picture might attract more attention. Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41 67SS/67 Elky Dale?s Place ? My 67 SS and 67 El Camino ChevelleStuff ? Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles Team 67 ? 1967 Chevelle/El Camino Specific Midwest Chevelles ? Midwest Chevelle Show Information
[Chevelle-list] 72 Conv.
What do you guys think this is worth? I bid on it, but it didn't meet the reserve. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2454613526&cat egory=6164&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBDW%3AIT&rd=1 Thanks, J.D. Stewart
RE: [Chevelle-list] Herb, an Elky for your Wife ! Right yr too ;)
Mine did: http://jstewart.inebraska.com/chevelle/possum1.jpg http://jstewart.inebraska.com/chevelle/possum2.jpg J.D. Stewart > > > This is good information to have! Does the Chevelle Hotel accomodate ugly > non-drivers? :) > > Herb >
RE: [Chevelle-list] back in the trenches...
C'mon over. I have a heap of rust. :>) http://jstewart.inebraska.com/chevelle.htm J.D. Stewart I long for another heap of > rusted steel parts to breathe new life into.. > > Jim >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Check out eBay item 2452089869 (Ends Jan-12-0416:00:00 P...
OK, speaking of EBay, here's a 72 Chevelle with 3 parts cars, currently going for around $1500. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=6164&item=2450442873 He's about 200 miles from me. Looks like it will take at least 4, if not 5 trips to get everything he has. I was thinking I could get enough parts for my 72 project, have a second car to build, and have enough parts left over to sell (don't need a roll cage, for instance) to help pay the costs. J.D. Stewart Speaking of ebay, did anybody else spot an aqua colored SS advertised as a '66 a couple of weeks ago? The thumbnail did not look quite right, so I opened it up, and lo and behold, it was a '67! I sent an email to the seller advising it was not a '66, but a '67, and got no reply. I never looked at it again to see if the ad got corrected. Not sure I'd buy a Chevelle for a lot of money from somebody who didn't even know what year it was... cYa, and have a great New Year! Jim ACES #2020 2 - '66 SS's which I know are '66's - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2004 12:52 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Check out eBay item 2452089869 (Ends Jan-12-0416: 00:00 P... All I can say is no one will bid on or buy that car unless they are filthy rich and naive about these cars. Tom
RE: [Chevelle-list] Help with ID please
Really. Feel fortunate. You could be starting out with something like mine: http://jstewart.inebraska.com/chevelle.htm J.D. Stewart > > > Mike, > Welcome to the wonderful world of Chevelles and this list. Anyone that > would dare to laugh about your car needs his eyes checked. I think it is > very nice looking. Happy New Year to you and all on the list. > Zieg >
RE: [Chevelle-list] Mouse Motor
I started taking things apart last night in order to get the engine out. Good thing I decided to go that direction, because when I took off the upper radiator hose, I found more evidence of mice. Yuck! The carb won't need rebuilding because there wasn't one. I have a new Edelbrock 1406 sitting on the shelf, and the Edelbrock manifold came in yesterday. The previous owner sold the stock 2-bbl carb and manifold and just sat an 80s manifold on the engine and laid a blanket over it. Good intentions, but it didn't work. The inside of the engine isn't all gunked up, so this may be an easy rebuild. At least I'll have all sorts of room to detail the engine compartment while it's out. J.D. Stewart LMAO! Darn those pesky rodents. I would rip the motor apart myself and check out the cylinder walls, service as needed, invest in some new rings and gaskets at the very least. Heck you get that far and you might as well just do a mild rebuild IMO. I have never seen people with much luck getting a motor running when it looks like that and has sat for that long. Most likely the carb will need to rebuilt as well as those seals and gaskets are probably pretty poor now. Looks like a nice start to a project there. Keep us posted on the progress. Mikey
[Chevelle-list] Mouse Motor
I started working on the 72 Chevelle project today and got the car back on 4 wheels again with a new ball joint. At least I can roll/tow it now. Next, I was going to see if I could get the engine running. I found that the engine wasn't locked up after sitting for 7 years. When I pulled the intake manifold off (it was just laying there), I found a surprise. I know the 350 is supposed to be a mouse motor, but this was ridiculous! http://jstewart.inebraska.com/chevelle.htm I cleaned and vacuumed out everything I could, but undoubtedly there's stuff that's fallen down into the pan. I might be able to get away with pouring some oil through the engine and a couple of quick oil changes, but it looks like I better pull the engine instead. :>/ J.D. Stewart
Re: [Chevelle-list] LS6 Chevelle info
I got a response from that "72 chevelle ss true LS6 ss car" EBay seller. Auction #2448014241: THE VIN FOR THE CAR SHOWS IT CAME WITH A 402 (396) THE VIN IS 1D37U2R539646 I HAVE NOT CHECKED THE NUMBERS I DON'T HAVE ANY BUILD SHEETS I HAVE $26,000.00 IN RECEIPTS FOR PARTS My reply: That makes more sense, now. You have a 72 Chevelle SS402 LS3, with a non-original 454 in it. You might want to add that info, just so nobody gets confused and thinks they're going to get a real LS6 Chevelle. J.D. Stewart > > > - Original Message - > > > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 12:09 PM > > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] LS6 Chevelle info > > > > > > > > >> LS6 was one year only, I personally do not count the 454/425 in 1971, > but > > > you > > >> can take an LS6 engine and put it in any car you like. I know a guy > that > > > put > > >> one in his 56 Bel Air. As far as LS6 cars, unless they are fully > > > documented, > > >> I consider them all clones. > > >> > > >> Tom > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > >
RE: [Chevelle-list] LS6 Chevelle info
Here's another fishy smelling LS6 currently running on EBay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2448014241&category=6164 It's in a 72, and has AC. J.D. Stewart Merry Christmas guys !There is a "LS6 Chevelle" listed on ebay thats for sale in Florida. My memory is fading, but didn't GM sell LS6's without any power options (other that the manditory disc brakes) such as air and power steering? Or were there LS6's that came with air. I thought that the air option was only availible on LS5's and down.Curious minds (or is that a fading mind) are wondering. ThanksBill CHello all, To my knowledge, LS6 Chevelle's never came with AC however power disc brakes did come with them. Power Steering wasa an option but few had it. My 70 Chevelle is a factory SS LS6 car with Power Disc Brakes and an AM radio, no PS, no AC. At the speed it can make who needs AC anyway. LOL Ken 70 Chevelle SS LS6
RE: [Chevelle-list] A-Arms
There's 6 hours left on the EBay set, and they're at $19.50 for both sides. Not sure what they'll end up costing at the end, but if you're close, I'd rather give a listmember the biz and help them clean out their garage. J.D. > > > JD, > Let me know if it doesn't work out because I have a set I personally took > off a 72 Chevelle I parted out some years ago. Let me know what you would > be willing to pay for them. I am around Chicago but would have no problem > shipping them. > Zieg > > - Original Message - > From: "J.D. Stewart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, December 08, 2003 4:12 PM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] A-Arms > > > > I'm in need of right side A-arms for my 72 Chevelle. I ran > across this on > > EBay, and wanted to confirm that they'll fit. Anyone care to > take a look? > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&cate gory=33583 > &item=2446416849 > > Thanks, > > J.D. Stewart >
[Chevelle-list] A-Arms
I'm in need of right side A-arms for my 72 Chevelle. I ran across this on EBay, and wanted to confirm that they'll fit. Anyone care to take a look? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=33583 &item=2446416849 Thanks, J.D. Stewart
Re: [Chevelle-list] Brake Booster Plating
Wow, something I can help with! Oddly enough, I was just reading through the July 2000 Super Chevy, and that very question was posed in the Resto Tech column. They say one of the best places is Master Power Brakes, 110 Crosslake Park Rd. Mooresville, NC 28117. 888-251-2353. J.D. Stewart 72 Malibu project. P.S. Drove 750 miles yesterday to inspect a 72 SS ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=6164&item=2446173438 ) I went to bid on it this morning and found out the auction had been pulled. :>( > MY 70 Chevelle has the Brake Booster plating looking kind of bad ( appears to > be gold). > > Does anyone know a contact who does the replating? I would rather not buy a > new one just to make it look better since it works fine. >
RE: [Chevelle-list] RE: Challengers Owners Assoc.
The only Bombadier on our Challengers is the Rotax 503. :>) J.D. Stewart UltraFun AirSports http://www.ultrafunairsports.com FlyChallenger E-mail list and Website Administrator http://challenger.inebraska.com TitanAircraft e-mail list http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Titanaircraft/ > > "I'm the founder of the International Challenger Owners Association" > > When I first saw this I thought - "What are these dudes doing > messing around > with old an old Chevelle" ? They can afford a lot nicer cars than this and > they are taking time out to work on a Chevelle ? They must be a pretty > interesting bunch ! > > THEN I realized it was not the BOMBARDIER CHALLENGER BUSINESS > JETS they were > the owners of - it's the small planes !! > > Tom > >
RE: [Chevelle-list] New Member
Wow, what a small world! I have some of the old newsletters from the ICOA. I kinda felt guilty when Jim discontinued the newsletters because of health and declining subscriptions, because my Challenger list was growing like crazy. FlyChallenger is the largest Challenger list in the world, and larger than the general ultralight lists like Fly-UL. Anyway, to keep this Chevelle-related, or at least Chevy-related, did you ever see http://challenger.inebraska.com/jstewart/jdtoys1.jpg in the photo gallery? At the time, they were both of my favorite toys. When I get the Chevelle done, I'll have to sneak it onto the runway and photograph a mock drag race with the Titan. :>)http://www.ultrafunairsports.com/titanflying.htm C-ya, J.D. Stewart Internet Nebraska-Norfolk www.inebraska.com UltraFun AirSports http://www.ultrafunairsports.com FlyChallenger E-mail list and Website Administrator http://challenger.inebraska.com TitanAircraft e-mail list http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Titanaircraft/ > > > Good to have you aboard,J.D. You found the right place to learn about > Chevelles and El Caminos. > It's possible you and I have talked before. I'm the founder of the > International Challenger Owners Association and ran it until my flying > partner, Jim George, took it over. Dave Goulet, Don Zank, Ian > Coristine,etc > are all good friends of mine. Two of my Challenger II Clipwings are still > flying and hangared at Wichita Valley Airport,here in Wichita Falls. > Clint Hooper > H&H Custom,owner > LT5 Registry Director > http://www.LT5Registry.net/ > ACES #1650 > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm >
[Chevelle-list] New Member
Hi guys; Just wanted to introdude myself and my project. I recently picked up a 72 Malibu that had been sitting in the trees for the last 7 years. I'm not sure how far I'm going to take it down or what form it will end up yet (SS Clone?). You can see it at http://jstewart.inebraska.com/chevelle.htm Be sure and take a look at the Other Cars link at the bottom to see a few of the Chevelles and other cars that got away. Wish I had most of them back now. J.D. Stewart Internet Nebraska-Norfolk www.inebraska.com UltraFun AirSports http://www.ultrafunairsports.com FlyChallenger E-mail list and Website Administrator http://challenger.inebraska.com TitanAircraft e-mail list http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Titanaircraft/
