RE: [Chevelle-list] for a living
OK Fine Herb's got me. I work as a Field Systems Tech for Nextel. Take care of Cell site infrastructure equipment (Radios). Been into radio and communications since grade school. Was Radioman/Cryptographer in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1963 to 1967. RM2/E-5. Waiting to retire to play radios and old cars full time. Cheers 73 Semper Paratus ZUT K0AZ Mike Sanders "Baby" 1970 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe. Engine 1966 327CI built with mild street cam, high rise aluminum intake, Holley 650 cfm, HEI ignition, Hooker headers, Flowmaster mufflers/exhaust. Tranny is a built TH350 with shift kit and hi rev torque converter. Rear gears are 3.31s. "Baby" ROX! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Herb Lumpp Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 5:22 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] for a living Wow! What an eclectic group with one thing in common... Chevelles & El Caminos! (Now it's Chevelle related) BTW, I'm in the Coast Guard, 17+ years. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.0 - Release Date: 3/21/05 -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.0 - Release Date: 3/21/05
RE: [Chevelle-list] First production SS?
Pretty sure it was 61. K0AZ Mike Sanders -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Crazy RustySent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 1:38 PMTo: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'Subject: [Chevelle-list] First production SS? Ok guys and gals, what was the first production chevy with the SS badging?
RE: [Chevelle-list] Painting
Acetone will take off very old masking tape residue. Never saw it hurt any paint.yet. Nasty stuff so precautions are needed to keep it off you. Bought in cans in the hardware store. K0AZ Mike Sanders -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Crazy RustySent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 11:40 PMTo: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Painting Thanks. No I just used regular plastic with some masking tape that won’t take off the paint when I peel it off. Though I found that the masking tape I left it on there since I had it blasted in October doesn’t seem to want to come off… so I guess its not meant to stay on for longer then a few days or else it implants itself ;) -JB From: Dan McIntosh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 9:37 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Painting nice job! what did you use to mask off the rest of the car, was it one of those "bags"? Dan McIntosh1963 Impala SS ConvertibleStreet Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: Crazy Rusty To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 11:11 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Painting I have never painted before so this was a bit exciting for me... I thought I would share. Trunk lid before - http://www.crazyrusty.com/vehicles/chevelle/projects/trunk/images/painted/lidbefore.JPG Trunk lid after - http://www.crazyrusty.com/vehicles/chevelle/projects/trunk/images/painted/lidfinal.JPG Trunk rim before - http://www.crazyrusty.com/vehicles/chevelle/projects/trunk/images/painted/rimbefore.JPG Trunk rim after - http://www.crazyrusty.com/vehicles/chevelle/projects/trunk/images/painted/rimfinal.JPG It’s not great but I think it will do. I am using Zolatone for the inside but I didn’t have enough time to do it today. -JB
RE: [Chevelle-list] hood ornament question
Looks like a mid 50s Pontiac hood ornament but cannot see it well enough. K0AZ Mike Sanders I have posted a picture of the hood ornament on my recently purchased 1963 Impala. Does anyone have any idea what this hood ornament is? Looks like a J.C. Whitney special to me, lol. http://www.lowriderimpala.com/63.html
RE: [Chevelle-list] Supplier fodder
While on the subject I am seeing repro bumpers on Ebay for 150 bux. Anybody have any experience with after market bumpers? Thanks K0AZ Mike Sanders -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Randy BarronSent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 5:29 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: [Chevelle-list] Supplier fodder Great discussion, so here's another 2.5 cents worth. I ordered and sent back PUI assembled door panels from NPD, on further research I came to the conclusion that all the "BIG GUYS" carried very inferior, PUI interior products. As I couldn't wait any longer and the originals were too trashed to use I decided to order on EBay from Greenwood Chevy, the price was as good as any at $145.99. Here's where TWE comes in, what I received from Greenwood was a set of 1968 Chevelle/El Camino completely assembled door panels from TWE and compared to the PUI's, well there was no comparison, there were as close to the originals as you could get.very nice. The only knock was the stainless steel center trim was about 1.5 inches too short, the depression it sat in was the right size but the molding was too short. Fortunately my originals were OK, a little time polishing and some contact cement and voila a wicked set of panels. Since then I have ordered a 68 Big Block fan shroud, if you know, that's a one off year, the TWE shroud was very nice, I've seen the other guys and there's no comparison. Looking forward to seeing more from them...whoever they are. NOS is best if you don't mind the price, we need more people complaining or just not ordering the crap that's out there. Randy161 1968 SS BB El Camino
RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: MY MAYBE A SS
70 Chevelle If you have no marks to guide you and no information at hand you can try a couple of inconclusive checks. First if your car has a front bumper are the parking lights/turn signals lenses white or amber? If you have a valve cover off the engine is it about 5 inches across or about 7 or 8 inches across? Does the dashboard have a long horizontal speedometer or does it have a round speedometer and gauges? White parking/turn signal lenses would indicate SS Valve covers of 5 inches across or so would indicate non SS and the bigger ones would indicate SS 396/402 or 454 Dashboard with long horizontal speedometer is a non SS and round speedometer and guages could be an SS. Now whether it is a clone or actual SS will require some serious learning but is doable. Try to find which way it leans first. SS or non SS. Then dig further into details to see what it actually is/was. Good Luck K0AZMichael D. Sanders18169 Highway 174MT Vernon, MO 65712Lawrence County ARES EC6 Meter DXCC #4366 Meter WAZ #376 Meter WAS WAC VUCC WAJD -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 2:58 PMTo: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netSubject: [Chevelle-list] Re: MY MAYBE A SS 136370F142924
RE: [Chevelle-list] Wiring Solder Connections
I'd like to agree with everyone on the shrink. I keep many sizes of the stuff around and in my work truck. We use shrink on cable connectors on cell sites. Even use it on ground wires at the crimp lugs that bolt to the buss points. Outside connections are treated beyond that. First black tape that is made for it goes over the connectors that are previously heat shrunk. Then a Butyl material we call monkey goop etc. is wrapped around the joint over the tape. Then a final layer of tape. The important thing to remember is if a joint of any kind is outside including under hood is should be protected. Where possible drip loops should be used and any joints should be up from the bottom of the loop. This is not always possible in auto wiring but when replacing exposed wiring it is a good idea to incorporate a drip loop if you can. The time element of a joint deteriorating is oxidation. This is caused by condensation or just plain water exposure. I know you guys have seen me out there in winter beating the battery posts on my truck or car with a hammer. Quick and dirty oxidation barrier breaker. As long as it is wet it is a joint. When it dries out in the cold dry winter air it turns to dry oxidation which is an insulator at worst or a semi conductor at best. Bad joint either way and will not carry the current it needs to. When using shrink try to avoid that Bic or Zippo and get a heat gun or hair dryer if available. Open flame can more quickly weaken the shrink. Yeah you can roast weenies with that heat gun behind the seat in my truck so you must be careful with those too. That shrink is rather fragile until properly applied to the wire or cable that it is covering. Take your time and keep the heat source moving. K0AZ Michael D. Sanders 18169 Highway 174 MT Vernon, MO 65712 Lawrence County ARES EC 6 Meter DXCC #436 6 Meter WAZ #37 6 Meter WAS WAC VUCC WAJD -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of D.R. Jones Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 5:25 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Wiring Solder Connections I like to solder all connections/connectors if possible. Shrink tube is only way to go instead of tape. A little trick is to put a dab of clear silicone on the connection before sliding shrink tube over it and then applying heat. This makes a very nice waterproof soldered connection. I know you can buy the shrink tube with glue however this is cheaper and works just as well if not better. D.R. Jones --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.809 / Virus Database: 551 - Release Date: 12/9/04 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.809 / Virus Database: 551 - Release Date: 12/9/04
RE: [Chevelle-list] Splice or Solder
The biggest problem with soldering is the person holding the iron/gun whatever USUALLY. Most folks just have no experience in soldering. Your comment about a solder joint needing to have mechanical integrity is absolutely correct. It is the first step to a good joint. The next step is to get proper heating of both/all elements to be soldered and then apply the solder to the joint. It is not correct to apply the soldering tool to the solder to get it to melt. It is correct to apply the solder to the hot joint and have it melt evenly over the joint. Also electrical soldering has no resemblance to body soldering or Acid Core type soldering. Once a joint is properly executed it should still be covered in a means to protect it from the elements that can and will cause oxidation. Crimp joints are just like solder joints. Using the right tools and techniques is the key to having good crimp joints. And as with a solder joint it also requires attention after the fact to protect it from the elements. You can go either way as long as the joint is properly done be it solder or crimp. I use both ways but generally lean towards soldering. However in a vehicle I usually lean towards crimp and other compression joints. It's just easier than soldering a connection under a dash and having molten solder drip on your nose. Yeah, I know I am gonna get hammered on this one because everyone has an opinion that has to be one way or the other. Hey! Merry Christmaswhile I'm at it. K0AZ Michael D. Sanders 18169 Highway 174 MT Vernon, MO 65712 Lawrence County ARES EC 6 Meter DXCC #436 6 Meter WAZ #37 6 Meter WAS WAC VUCC WAJD -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rick Schaefer Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 1:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] Splice or Solder I've always thought that a solder joint was better electrically than a crimp connection. But I found 2 internet references that say a solder joint has higher resistance than a crimp. I know that a solder joint should first be mechanically sound, so why would a crimp be better? -- Rick Schaefer --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.809 / Virus Database: 551 - Release Date: 12/9/04 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.809 / Virus Database: 551 - Release Date: 12/9/04
RE: [Chevelle-list] Off List Topic
Title: Message The very best of luck John and I hope that gorgeous 70 gets to high ground as well. YOUR Chevelle (clone or not) is one of the best looking Chevelles I have seen yet. K0AZMichael D. Sanders18169 Highway 174MT Vernon, MO 65712Lawrence County ARES EC6 Meter DXCC #4366 Meter WAZ #376 Meter WAS WAC VUCC WAJD -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Mike HollemanSent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 7:50 AMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Off List Topic Good luck John! I know exactly what it feels like to be a target of hurricanes, being a resident of coastal North Carolina. Get the hell out of Dodge indeed, as Ivan looks like a real bad dream come true. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: John W. Lonadier, Jr. To: Chevelle Net Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 9:44 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Off List Topic For all to know, I will not be reading the list for a couple of days. My family and myself are getting out of Dodge, oops I said the "D" word. We are leaving town, running to higher ground, to get away from Hurricane IVAN. Wish us luck in that we still have a home, in one piece, to come home to after all is said and done. Once all this is done I hope that Cruisin' the Coast will be just as much fun as it has for me the past two years. Having everyone stop and talk to me about my Chevelle and also how a lot of people say that they also had a Chevelle back when. That to me is the most fun of all especially when you see the look in some people's eyes when they see the car. I will be leaving it here. locked up in a garage with the windows boarded up and covered up. Talk to y'all later John L. ACES #5597 70 LS5 TRIBUTE http://chevellfan.com/index89.html
RE: [Chevelle-list] New C6 commercial
Saw an episode of Blue Collar TV where at the end they do an "I believe" bit. Pretty funny. One of the "I believes" was that I believe the Rolling Stones have gathered some moss. I am not so sure about that and might have to differ. This commercial took some stones to air if you think of all those that could find a lot of things to groan about it. But the one thing that is undeniable is that you will remember it and Jumpin Jack will never gather any moss. When you hear it you will think of this commercial. Actually when I hear Jack Flash I think of a million things. It's been a while Chevy is in the car commercial biz for sure now. Glad to see it after the truly Great stuff Mopar has put out. Time to pull another gear and catch up with that Hemispherical Head Moper errr Mopar 70 Chevelle Malibu on the street and a work in progress till I croak. K0AZ Michael D. Sanders 18169 Highway 174 MT Vernon, MO 65712 Lawrence County ARES EC 6 Meter DXCC #436 6 Meter WAZ #37 6 Meter WAS WAC VUCC WAJD -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kent Lewis Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2004 7:18 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] New C6 commercial That is an AWESOME commercial...of course the music may have helped a bit. :) Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 ACES #5102 - Original Message - From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chevelle List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2004 6:53 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] New C6 commercial > I thought you guys might be interested in the new C6 commercial courtesy of > the Vette Net... > > http://207.153.235.182/ > > > Herb Lumpp > http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm > > > --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.692 / Virus Database: 453 - Release Date: 5/28/04 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.692 / Virus Database: 453 - Release Date: 5/28/04
RE: [Chevelle-list] What a deal :)
Like everything else condition and mods drives the value. I would say a decent unmodified HQ170 at say 7.5 on the 10 scale would be maybe 150 to 250 bux. K0AZ Michael D. Sanders 18169 Highway 174 MT Vernon, MO 65712 Lawrence County ARES EC 6 Meter DXCC #436 6 Meter WAZ #27 6 Meter WAS WAC VUCC WAJD -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zieg72 Sent: Monday, July 19, 2004 4:29 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] What a deal :) Just curious, what is a Hammarlund HQ 170 worth??? I just sold one on e-bay and was wondering if I left any money on the table zieg72 - Original Message - From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, July 19, 2004 4:20 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] What a deal :) > I hear where you're coming from,Mike. When I buy something,it always seems > like I have to pay top dollar. But,when I sell something,top dollar is > always something the other guy gets. > Back in the 60's,my Dad was really into Ham radio. We used to talk with > people all over the world which was pretty neat. > Clint Hooper > H&H Custom,owner > LT5 Registry Director > http://www.LT5Registry.net/ > ACES #1650 > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > - Original Message - > From: "Mike Sanders K0AZ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > I have done "vintage" ham radio gear for many decades. We used to buy, > > refurb, trade, > > sell and buy at will. Enjoyed a long time of playing with a lot of the old > > stuff for peanuts. > > Then the "investor/collectors" get involved and the market goes nuts. > > Absolute junk goes > > for insane amounts of money and the guys who started the trend are way > > priced out of > > the game. The craze for any consumer item is the same. Muscle cars are no > > different. > > When the trend goes to high prices there is no stopping it. Good for some > I > > guess but bad > > for most who actually enjoy the product whatever it is. > > I bought my 70 Chevelle Malibu to drive, work on, enjoy and preserve as > best > > I can. My > > 40 plus year old dog tags are still around my neck and my need to hear > tires > > bark once in > > a while hasn't left me either. When I was a kid I knew I never wanted to > > grow up and now > > pushing 60 I know I was right back then. Going to fight it all the way. > > If I had a Million and 50K I sure would not spend it on a one of a kind > > Camaro as in this > > last Car Craft. To each his own but that is not for me. > > Someday someone may offer me more than I can refuse for my car and it will > > go away. > > Probably it will not see the street much after that either. What a shame. > > > > K0AZ > > Michael D. Sanders > > 18169 Highway 174 > > MT Vernon, MO 65712 > > Lawrence County ARES EC > > 6 Meter DXCC #436 > > 6 Meter WAZ #27 > > 6 Meter WAS WAC VUCC WAJD > --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.692 / Virus Database: 453 - Release Date: 5/28/04 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.692 / Virus Database: 453 - Release Date: 5/28/04
RE: [Chevelle-list] What a deal :)
I have done "vintage" ham radio gear for many decades. We used to buy, refurb, trade, sell and buy at will. Enjoyed a long time of playing with a lot of the old stuff for peanuts. Then the "investor/collectors" get involved and the market goes nuts. Absolute junk goes for insane amounts of money and the guys who started the trend are way priced out of the game. The craze for any consumer item is the same. Muscle cars are no different. When the trend goes to high prices there is no stopping it. Good for some I guess but bad for most who actually enjoy the product whatever it is. I bought my 70 Chevelle Malibu to drive, work on, enjoy and preserve as best I can. My 40 plus year old dog tags are still around my neck and my need to hear tires bark once in a while hasn't left me either. When I was a kid I knew I never wanted to grow up and now pushing 60 I know I was right back then. Going to fight it all the way. If I had a Million and 50K I sure would not spend it on a one of a kind Camaro as in this last Car Craft. To each his own but that is not for me. Someday someone may offer me more than I can refuse for my car and it will go away. Probably it will not see the street much after that either. What a shame. K0AZ Michael D. Sanders 18169 Highway 174 MT Vernon, MO 65712 Lawrence County ARES EC 6 Meter DXCC #436 6 Meter WAZ #27 6 Meter WAS WAC VUCC WAJD -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Trooper Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2004 6:25 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] What a deal :) Went to look at a 70 Malibu today. I have been eying it for a couple of years and noticed it now had a for sale sign on it. This old girl is rough. The vinyl top has been removed and the guy "shaker can" painted the top. All the trim is missing. Rust in all the typical places for an Illinois car. Paint is destroyed. 307, 10 bolt peg leg. Red with a green interior. The good points were: bucket interior w/ console. SS dash, grill and wheels. I thought it would be a good parts car or a nice project for me to do my own body work and drive for a while. I'm thinking $1000-$2000 tops. Talked to the guy yesterday and he was firm at $8500. I almost started laughing. I realized right there that there was no reason to haggle on price. I just gave him my card and told him when he gets closer to the $1500 range give me a call. He looked at me like I was nuts and said " do you realize this is a classic muscle car" I just smiled and said "Yes, I have two almost as nice as this one at home" :) Trooper 69 SS numbers matching L-78 Frame off restoration 69 SS Driver Frame off restoration - Original Message - From: "John Liao" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 12:45 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again > Thanks Pete, it will be a lot of work, but it will be a labor of love and I > am sure that it will be a cool car when it is done. John(;-) > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 2:29 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again > > > John, > Neat story. I hope the car turns out nice for you. > Who knows how many Chevelles (and others) have rotted away because the well > meaning owners meant to do something with it because it was in the family > from new but it just never happened. > > Pete > > Pete Geurds > Douglassville, PA > > > > --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.692 / Virus Database: 453 - Release Date: 5/28/04 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.692 / Virus Database: 453 - Release Date: 5/28/04
