[Chevelle-List] Vent Window Gasket
I'm about to replace the vent window gaskets in my el camino. The gaskets have been sitting a while. They have a white film on them that I can't get off. I've tried dish soap & simple green. Anyone have a suggestion on a cleaner? I'd like them black before I install them. I thought that it was just a powder protectant. rick schaefer 72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html TPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-L Team Chevelle # 0038 ACES #0140 - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 64 Nomad (2dr Chevelle Station wagon)
John Love those 2 dr wagons.Rare wagons indeed. But, I don't believe that the NOMAD name was hung on a chevelle until 68 or so. Course I've been wrong before - My wife has a scorecard if you want to know the exact # of times. rick O n Mon, 8 Jul 2002 13:21:10 -0400 "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > For those of you who have never seen a 60's Nomad, here's one: > > http://www.rarewagon.org/rarefeatures3.htm > > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Re:_[Chevelle-List] Hotchkis control Arms
Andre I'm not sure which control arms you are looking at. They had too many to open them all. I have the Global West Arms on my el camino. I thought that they looked stronger than the Hotchkis. I bought them thru National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com or www.npdlinks.com and saved $100. from GW web price. rick On Mon, 8 Jul 2002 10:34:27 +0200 "=?iso-8859-1?Q?[EMAIL PROTECTED]?=" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Hello Everybody, > > Could somebody please be so kind to measure their Hotchkis upper A- > arms ? > > If they have the same dimesnsion as the ones speedway motors sell > for $ > 40 each it could be a cheap alternative. > > go to products/suspension/ A-arms at > > http://www.speedwaymotors.com > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] ID This Car - Picture Link
Here is a link to a picture of a 71 Holden SS sent to me by Hans Matter from South Africa. http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/TEMP_HoldenSS.jpg rick schaefer 72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html TPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-L Team Chevelle # 0038 ACES #0140 - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Oregon chevelle and elky club show
I know that was their first show. Big learning curve. I bet they have tales to tell about the good & the bad. Now you better be nice to the daughter. rick On Sun, 30 Jun 2002 18:56:35 -0700 "Doug Fugere" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Made it to the show and was it cool, the big block factory cars were my favorites. These guys with the club have their stuff together . You could see the dedication of the voluteers at this show , i think that is what made it neat. Met Z16 Larry there what a cool person !!! He had his hands full. Could have spent the rest of the afternoon there but was recovering from the Sammy Hagar concert( my daughter scored free tickets and back stage passes for my wife and I ) weel live and dream chevelles and elky's!
Re: [Chevelle-List] 400 Engines
tom I'm not gonna bet the farm, and heavens knows at my age I can't be sure about much of anything. But it seems that over the years its been discussed at Chevelle tech and the consensus was that the 400 small block never made it to a chevelle - at least thru 72. I checked the engine codes for 69-72 at the Index of Years at www.chevelles.com and couldn't find anything for the 400. Also Dan Carrs 68-72 Production poster does not show a 400 except for the 70 Monte Carlo. I agree with everything else you are saying. Also in searching the archive at TC I found that there was a 4 bbl 400 in the impala. I posted a question about this at Chevelle Tech, I can be convinced so we'll see. rick On Sat, 29 Jun 2002 22:52:43 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i am going to have to disagree with the fact that small block 400 did not come in Chevelles. i have seen several that have. They were available in 70-73 Chevelles. The casting number is 3951511, the same engine was also in 75-80 trucks. This is were GM got a little goofy in the 1971 model year. The 396 name was kept but the engine displaced 402 cid. There were 2 400 engines in 1970, one small block, one big block. The small block was only available in the 2 bbl carb setup. the 400 big block was a 4 bbl engine. the 400 big block was actually a 396/402 but was "Marketed" as a 400 4 bbl engine for some reason and it was only in trucks from what i understand.Tom
Re: [Chevelle-List] LS - 6 or Clone?
Every once in a while you will see a new one on ebay. On Sat, 29 Jun 2002 14:47:00 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 6/29/2002 2:07:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Who sells 'em and how much are they? I wasn't aware they were still sold new. I'm bettin' if they are still available that they're really expensive.Kelly, in all that I have looked for the LS6 and LS7 is no longer available unless some dealers are hiding them from us :-). The highest horsepower 454 crate engine sold that i know of is 454/425. I'll check into this, I have some people I can call.Tom
Re: [Chevelle-List] LS - 6 or Clone?
The malibu 400 was big block. Check this page from http://links.chevelles.net/links http://home.netcom.com/~radiojoe/Malibu.html I have heard that ALL 400 s/b came from the factory with a 2 bbl carb. They were torque motors for heavy vehicles. And no chevelle got a s/b 400. On Sat, 29 Jun 2002 14:44:12 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Chevelles did have a small block 400, known as a Malibu 400, had a 2 bbl carb from the factory, Chevelles also had 350's, 307's, and 6 bangers
Re: [Chevelle-List] Granbury Cruise Night
Great pictures Kelly. Thanx for sharing. Did Jimmy P. tell you how he acquired that early el camino? He started with a 60's beater work truck & turned it into that, via a series of trades over 3 years. rick On Tue, 25 Jun 2002 02:11:18 -0500 "Kelly C. Hanna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Ok boys and girls...sorry it took so long to get these pages upI didn't have quite as many photos as I thought, but still got a lot of pics of the cars. We had a blast and can't wait for the next cruise!! http://users3.ev1.net/~woodcat/GranburyCruise1.html http://users3.ev1.net/~woodcat/GranburyCruise2.html http://users3.ev1.net/~woodcat/GranburyCruise3.html Kelly & Jana Hanna www.hannawoodworks.com
Re: [Chevelle-List] 65 rear bumper
From what I've heard, you may not want to go there. Lots of bad results have been posted on the list. rick On Tue, 25 Jun 2002 07:08:01 -0400 "Richard Milkiewicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: You might be better off getting yours replated or give these guys a call and see if they have an original to exchange. http://www.bumperboyz.com/main.htm Rich - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 10:17 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] 65 rear bumper Howdy, Does anyone have an idea where I can pick up a new bumper for my 65 Malibu. All of the restoration houses start with the 66 model year. Mine has bad chrome, a big dent, and appears to be pushed in on both sides. Thanks, Dan McIntosh 65 Malibu
Re: [Chevelle-List] rear end swap
kyle Welcome to the list. Don't worry about rehashing a topic. Done all the time. I don't believe that any 9 inch is a bolt-in. But, there are companies that will modify a 9 inch to fit. In general, the more splines the stronger. rick On Sun, 02 Jun 2002 22:31:34 +0100 Kyle Bennett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Firsti just signed up for this list. If this topic has been > covered > already, then i apologize. > > I just acquired a 71 chevelle with no motor or tranny. It now has a > 12 > bolt rear end under it, but i palm on building a wicked street > machine > with about 500Hp. > > If i swap the 12 bolt for a ford 9", is there a specific make and > model > of car/truck which i'll need to get this 9" from? > > The next question iswhich 9' is better, the 28 or 31 splines? > > Any help on this rear end swap is greatly appreciated. > > Kyle Bennett > Raleigh, NC > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] woo hoo, it runs!
Terrific news. Another classic resurrected.So whats next? rick On Sun, 2 Jun 2002 03:24:41 -0400 "Dave Studly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Just had to share with someone. I finally got my El Camino back on > the road> yesterday. I pulled a 350 out of my uncle's basement (in pieces) > several> months ago, and about $350-$400 later, I have running engine for my > car! > The last time I had both cars running (and my entire garage > available!) was> back in August '99, two months after I moved in here. What a great > feeling,> as I'm sure others here can relate. > > -Dave, > '70 Chevelle (12.90 @ 105) > '72 El Camino > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Re: [Chevelle-List] Junkyard Network ????
john It was open to the public. There is a log in at the bottom for nonmembers. Its been at least 6 months so maybe they have changed practices. rick On Wed, 29 May 2002 10:51:40 -0400 "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Is partsvoice free and open to the public? I thought you had to have > a > dealer account to use it. > > > -Original Message- > > I've used www.partsvoice.com a few times. If you can wait a few > days for a > response its a good system. > rick > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Window problems
I'd go to a glass co first & then a body shop if the glass place can't help. The track (if actually broken - not loose) will need to come from a salvage yard. Or maybe you can find one at www.chevelles.com . People will be more willing to talk with you if you have the repair part in hand. You can't just call the parts store and say send one over. You definitely don't want to mess with a dealer. rick On Tue, 28 May 2002 12:22:41 -0500 Jeff Fischer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Yanked apart the rear window on my 71 (2 door) and discovered that > one of > the track guides (the very lowest one) is broken. To have this > repaired am > I best to go to a Chevy dealer, an auto glass company or a body > shop? > > > > -- > Jeff Fischer > Lake Elmo, MN > '71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd > http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 72 Elky for sale
I got a picture today of a 1972 el camino for sale. From a TC member in Massachusetts. It looks like and he called it an SS. Looks real nice from the one picture. Red (orange) with black SS stripe & Black interior. I don't have any details, we were discussing something else & he sent a picture. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] for info. rick schaefer - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Etiquette ?
Lance & All When Mitch was running the list he was adamantly (dale is that a word?) against sending attachments/pictures. The concern was that it would get out of hand and really slow things down. I don't know Als' official position, but I'd bet its similar. You can send me a copy and I'll post it (temporarily) in the ShowRoom at Chevelles.com ( www.chevelles.com/showroom ) or one of the other members, who does have a web page, may volunteer to host it. It needs to be less than 100K in size to be posted in the chevelle showroom. rick schaefer 72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html TPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-L Team Chevelle # 0038 ACES #0140 On Fri, 24 May 2002 07:20:18 -0700 "Wurzbacher, Lance" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Hey guys would it be considered correct to send the list a email that > has a > picture in it? I have a picture of my 66 I'd like to share but have > no > website. So I was thinking of inserting it into an email? > Lance > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] disabled needs advice
Jake - Welcome to the list. Don't give up on a web search. There are businesses which will inspect a car for you. Also there are list members thru out the country who may be able to look at a car for you. Finally there are kits ( www.vintageair.com ) to add air to chevelles which are reasonably priced. Good luck in your quest. BTW - 66 wouldn't be you graduation year, would it? rick On Sat, 18 May 2002 15:40:50 -0400 Jake Trexel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: I am looking for a SS 396 but it has to be in a certain condition. Due to my disabilities I have to have an SS that has good AC and an automatic. From what cars I have seen on the Net, most cars do no have air nor do they have AC. What years would be my best chance of finding one ? Also, due to my problems the car has to be near where I live (Knoxville TN) because I cannot go to different states to check them out. I only drive to the Dr's once a month, and the rest of the time I am home bound.Also does anyone know of a way for me to find one based on my heath, in plain words a person that I can trust ?Needless to say I am not a kid looking for a hot rod, but a 52 year old man that would like to see a dream come true of owning an SS 396 especially an 1966 model. thanks jake
[Chevelle-List] Re:
michael Re post your symptoms. You need fuel, ignition & compression to fire. Are you certain that you are missing ignition spark? rick On Fri, 17 May 2002 18:05:30 -0500 "Michael Ishee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Ok for those you of who have been helping me to get my car to start > once > again here is an update. I finally got an ohm meter and measured > the coil > resistance the best i could with the lack of knowledge i had about > the > machine and the process in conjunction with the horrible > instructions. All > in all i managed to gather this about my Accel super coil. The ohms > who > jump up (once again dont know how much because it would just quickly > flast > up and didnt know too well how to translate the read-out) in number > when you > would first turn the key to start the car then if you kept on trying > to > crank the meter who read the same amount as it would with the car > off. So > this is really all i gathered from the process and someone mentioned > i > should have .82 resistance with this coil however i never got > anywhere near > this number. With the meter set to measure under 1 ohm the screen > would > read anywhere from 3 to 5 flickering back and forth then jump to > about 20 > when first start to crank the back to 3 or 5. I never quite > understood this > as how the meter was supposed to read under 1 and i never got a > decimal. > Any ways so i still think that the coil is the weak link and > possibly a new > one will start the car. I did go to the parts store to buy another > one but > they gave me the same one i took back which i think i might have > shot. > Anyways sorry for the long post and any suggestions and advice is > welcome > and thanks for all the help so far. > Michael > > > _ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at > http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Best seat covers for 70 Malibu.
Check with Year One. My catalog is several years old, but they listed cloth seats. Very expensive tho! rick On Fri, 17 May 2002 10:34:25 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > does anyone make cloth covers for chevelle,buicks etc?? > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Gas Tank and Brakes ?
I don't think that mounting the M/C on the firewall will get a good bleed. In its mounted position, the cylinder is not level. Air will be trapped in the nose high end. You won't be able to get all of the air out. The M/C needs to be mounted in a vise so it is level and then bled as Tom explained. In my limited experience, the couple of MC's that I have done included instructions for bench bleed. One even included the hoses/tubes. BTW - a parts stores will have the hoses for a couple of dollars if not included. rick On Thu, 16 May 2002 23:39:46 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 5/16/2002 11:32:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can someone explain bench bleeding to me? I'm about to install new master and am confused.when i did this on my 69, i installed the master cylinder on the car, made up 2 lines about 6 inches long, bolted them onto the master cylinder and bent them around so that they resided inside the brake fluid in the master cylinder, and very slowly pumped the brakes until i saw no more little bubbles. you can bleed it through the lines, but that takes 2 people and a lot longer to do.Tom
Re: [Chevelle-List] Gas Tank and Brakes ?
Thinking out loud (dangerous) What is the chance that brake fluid found its way inside the booster? Anyway to check without pulling booster? Would it be a problem? rick On Thu, 16 May 2002 06:58:17 -0700 "Doug Fugere" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Bench bleed the master cylinder, double check brake lines , won't hurt.Also clean the face of the booster where the master cylinder hooks up. - Original Message - From: Craig & Cerena Robertson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2002 5:33 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Gas Tank and Brakes ? Well I hope that I can drop my rebuilt 396 in next week. I'm just getting that itch really bad. I have been cleaning and detailing the undercarriage as much as I can, and replacing what I need to, with the engine removed. The only bad part on my 69 SS body is the trunk area, and it's not that bad. I have some pin holes in the far rear, near tail lights, of the floor pan. I can't afford right now to replace it. I was wonder however, that it would be great to at least coat under the rear floor with some POR-15 to help it along. I already did the interior area. My questions are how hard is it, for a first timer, to remove the gas tank to coat this area? That is involved? I also have a leak where the Master Cylinder and booster connect. I guess the Master Cylinder is bad. I just purchased a rebuilt one. If I disconnect the break lines and replace the Master Cylinder, can I get by without bleeding the brake lines? Craig
Re: [Chevelle-List] Welcome notes; engine rebuild tip
Craig I missed you the first go round. Welcome. Interesting fix. Shows how simple errors can lead to problems. Sounds as if you have a mechanic who is on the ball.rick schaefer72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.htmlTPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-LTeam Chevelle # 0038ACES #0140 On Thu, 16 May 2002 08:39:40 -0400 "Craig A. Ellis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Just wanted to post a note to say thanks for the warm welcome, not to mention the info on tires and wheels. Thought I would also mention an unusual problem solved in the hope that a mistake is avoided in the future for others. When my 402 was rebuilt, the intake was hot tanked and, in preparation for this, the heat shield removed. When the shield was re-installed, whoever drilled and tapped the rivet holes to accept screws drilled through on one of the holes. Ordinarily, this is of no consequence but, when they tried to reinstall the shield, the holes were not exactly lined up and they put only two of the four screws in. Not even this is an overly big deal, but as luck would have it, one of the missing screws was the one that had been drilled through. Engine vacuum when the motor was run sucked oil up from the crankcase resulting is a whole bunch of oil smoke. It was a perplexing problem because it only smoked when hot. The natural thought is cracked ring or valve seals, etc. But my mechanic found it because cylinders 1 and 7 and 4 and 6 were very wet with oil while the others looked almost (but not quite) normal. Dual plane manifolds feed "banks" of cylinders (1,7,4,6 and 2,8,3,5). So there you have it - re-installed the shield by enlarging the screw holes to mate to the tapped holes, plugged the holes with a dose of RTV and screws. Engine now runs flawlessly. Craig
Re: [Chevelle-List] Glass For 69
Tom I have a $165.00 (installed) windshield in my el camino. I'm happy with it. I've heard that these low cost pieces are imported and not as thick as originals. I can't tell the difference. I'd try to reuse the rear glass - just be careful on the removal.The windshield though is probably dinged from 30 years of use. Replace it. I've seen chevelle & camaro windshields for $99.00 at swap meets. That price is in the ballpark for what it is. You can probably spend more. rick On Sun, 12 May 2002 11:43:47 -0500 (CDT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Thomas Newell) writes: > I live in Minnesota, there is a place here that deals in windshields, > i > think the name of the place is Auto City Classics, they quoted me a > price of 110.00 for a new windshield that seems to cheap? is there > something wrong with these or is that the going rate? they quoted > 165.00 for the rear window. my friend is painting my car real soon > and > said he has a hard time taking out the glass without breaking it. > thank's again! Tom > > > > > > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Glass
Eastwood www.eastwoodco.com sells a buffing kit to remove SLIGHT scratches. Anything that you can really feel with a fingernail is probably too deep to remove without distortion. Others probably sell a similar kit for less. rick On Sun, 12 May 2002 09:31:46 -0600 "Cutter169" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > What can I do about scratches in the glass of my '66? Is there a way > to > clean it up, or am I forced to replace it? > > Ron > > p.s. Off to Bandimere today. They are having Coy's Street Machine > Showdown. > Should be fun to see what the ol' girl will do. > > My Chevelle http://home.attbi.com/~cutter169/chevelle_page.htm > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Heater core?
The link was on the Muscle Car Review web page. They are gone forever (or til the former editor gets the first edition of his NEW magazine on the street).That page was pretty popular. I've been searching the web for something similar for a week - no luck. Does anyone have a link to heater R&R for any A-Body? I'd like to get one posted. thanx rick schaefer On Thu, 02 May 2002 08:04:36 -0500 Jeff Fischer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > tried to read the article on heater cores at Chevelles.net and can't > load > the dang page for two days now. Can anyone else load it and if so, > copy and > paste the info back to me please? > > http://links.chevelles.net/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=87 <---actual > heater > core page > > http://links.chevelles.net/links/WorkShop/Interior/ <-- Link can > be > found from this page. > > > Thanks > > > > At 09:10 AM 5/1/2002 -0500, you wrote: > >Absolutely sounds like a heater core. I'd disconnect the hoses on > the > >engine side so as not to do any damage til you get it fixed. > Check the > >passenger side floor/carpet for anti freeze and get it dried out. > The > >core is available from any parts store for reasonable ($30.00??) > money. > >You need to work from both sides of the firewall to do the swap- > awkward > >but not too difficult. You may need to loosen/drop the passenger > side > >inner fender well to get at one of the bolts holding the heater > core in > >place. > > > >Sealing the heater box - replacing the gaskets- sealers in the > plastic > >box hanging inside the passenger compartment. Or sealing the > outer > >heater "suitcase" to the firewall. > > > > I did a core swap many years ago and don't think that you need > to drop > >the heater box. But also an A/C and non A/C car may be different. > There > >is a link to an A-body heater core swap at > >http://links.chevelles.net/links check in the workshop area. > > > >rick schaefer > >72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html > >TPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-L > >Team Chevelle # 0038 > >ACES #0140 > > > > > >On Wed, 01 May 2002 08:43:04 -0500 Jeff Fischer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > writes: > > > Last few times I drove the Chevelle, I have been noticing the > odor of > > > > > > anti-freeze and when I throw on the heater, the windshield gets > > > fogged. > > > This is a faulty heater core correct? That is what I am > thinking > > > but I > > > read in the archive's where someone was talking about "sealing > the > > > heater > > > box"? I am not famaliar with this and thought I had better ask > > > before > > > heading out to the local radiator shop. > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Jeff Fischer > > > Lake Elmo, MN > > > '71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd > > > http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html > > > > > > > > > - > > > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > > > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > >- > >To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > >To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] blazer motor
Go for it. Just be aware that its "different" One piece rear seal - you'll need appropriate flex plate. Center bolt valve covers ( I think). Roller Cam - maybe - but an improvement over flat tappet. If you are rebuilding it anyway, you can get the comp ratio/cam of your choice. rick On Mon, 6 May 2002 21:53:34 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Howdy, Firts of all, thanks for the help with the E-Brake cable thing. Found the hole right away once I knew where to look. HEY, stop thinking that way. HAHA OK then. I have the opportunity to pick up a 350 engine out of an 87 blazer for $100. The guy, ( a friend of a friend) said it ran "about a year ago", then he picked up a new truck, and it sat outside till now. While I realize that this motor really isnt the best choice (cam, compression ratio, etc..),would it be worth the time, effort, and money to use this to replace the 6 cyl currently residing in my engine compartment? Will it mate to the Powerglide and be streetable? There are a lot of unforseen variables, huh? What'd y'all tink? Take it easy Dan McIntosh 65 Malibu
Re: [Chevelle-List] polishing chrome bumpers
I agree with dwaine. It is the prep work that determines the smoothness of the chrome. rick On Mon, 6 May 2002 15:14:18 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: John, I am not in the this field of expertise or chrome plating profession. What I have heard from others and some folks doing this type of work it start from the beginning. Beginning as in the all 3 metallic layers applied must be prepped sanded polished thoroughly before the next step or layer is applied. If all the layers or steps not thoroughly polished it then and grinding marks, etc., will come through on the next step of the chrome finish process. I think that is the main difference in the bumpers when it comes done to show quality vs non show quality chrome. I hope this help but I am sure others here will be able to communicate or fill in any gaps that I might have missed in this craft. Dwaine 66SS
Re: [Chevelle-List] Front wheel bearings
john It is my understanding that the bearing holder needs to filled with grease between the individual bearings. I put the bearing and some grease in a sandwich bag and knead the grease into the bearing. rick On Mon, 6 May 2002 12:28:15 -0700 "John Butler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: I replacing my front bearings and race and was wondering how much grease should I place it in between the bearings? or do I just place grease around the front wheel bearings and the race Its seems there is a very large area between the front and rear bearings. JB
Re: [Chevelle-List] KELLY ?
Kelly Do you have a home page for Ray Buck. He posts a lot on the B-Body site and has a couple of elkys. Thought that you might know him or of him. His page doesn't work www.aros.net/~rbuck/ I have several of his pages linked at chevelles.net and would like to get the correct URL. rick schaefer On Thu, 02 May 2002 08:04:36 -0500 Jeff Fischer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:> tried to read the article on heater cores at Chevelles.net and can't > load > the dang page for two days now. Can anyone else load it and if so, > copy and > paste the info back to me please?> > http://links.chevelles.net/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=87 <---actual > heater > core page> > http://links.chevelles.net/links/WorkShop/Interior/ <-- Link can > be > found from this page.> > > Thanks> > > > At 09:10 AM 5/1/2002 -0500, you wrote:> >Absolutely sounds like a heater core. I'd disconnect the hoses on > the> >engine side so as not to do any damage til you get it fixed. > Check the> >passenger side floor/carpet for anti freeze and get it dried out. > The> >core is available from any parts store for reasonable ($30.00??) > money.> >You need to work from both sides of the firewall to do the swap- > awkward> >but not too difficult. You may need to loosen/drop the passenger > side> >inner fender well to get at one of the bolts holding the heater > core in> >place.> >> >Sealing the heater box - replacing the gaskets- sealers in the > plastic> >box hanging inside the passenger compartment. Or sealing the > outer> >heater "suitcase" to the firewall.> >> > I did a core swap many years ago and don't think that you need > to drop> >the heater box. But also an A/C and non A/C car may be different. > There> >is a link to an A-body heater core swap at> >http://links.chevelles.net/links check in the workshop area.> >> >rick schaefer> >72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html> >TPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-L> >Team Chevelle # 0038> >ACES #0140> >> >> >On Wed, 01 May 2002 08:43:04 -0500 Jeff Fischer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > writes:> > > Last few times I drove the Chevelle, I have been noticing the > odor of> > >> > > anti-freeze and when I throw on the heater, the windshield gets> > > fogged.> > > This is a faulty heater core correct? That is what I am > thinking> > > but I> > > read in the archive's where someone was talking about "sealing > the> > > heater> > > box"? I am not famaliar with this and thought I had better ask> > > before> > > heading out to the local radiator shop.> > >> > >> > > --> > > Jeff Fischer> > > Lake Elmo, MN> > > '71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd> > > http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html> > >> > >> > > -> > > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html> > > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> >> >-> >To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html> >To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > -> To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html> To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Re: [Chevelle-List] Heater core?
Jeff Sorry about that. I can't get in either. Either its moved or died. I checked all of those links last December. Time to do it again. I tried a google search and didn't find anything either. I apologize again rick schaefer On Thu, 02 May 2002 08:04:36 -0500 Jeff Fischer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > tried to read the article on heater cores at Chevelles.net and can't > load > the dang page for two days now. Can anyone else load it and if so, > copy and > paste the info back to me please? > > http://links.chevelles.net/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=87 <---actual > heater > core page > > http://links.chevelles.net/links/WorkShop/Interior/ <-- Link can > be > found from this page. > > > Thanks > > > > At 09:10 AM 5/1/2002 -0500, you wrote: > >Absolutely sounds like a heater core. I'd disconnect the hoses on > the > >engine side so as not to do any damage til you get it fixed. > Check the > >passenger side floor/carpet for anti freeze and get it dried out. > The > >core is available from any parts store for reasonable ($30.00??) > money. > >You need to work from both sides of the firewall to do the swap- > awkward > >but not too difficult. You may need to loosen/drop the passenger > side > >inner fender well to get at one of the bolts holding the heater > core in > >place. > > > >Sealing the heater box - replacing the gaskets- sealers in the > plastic > >box hanging inside the passenger compartment. Or sealing the > outer > >heater "suitcase" to the firewall. > > > > I did a core swap many years ago and don't think that you need > to drop > >the heater box. But also an A/C and non A/C car may be different. > There > >is a link to an A-body heater core swap at > >http://links.chevelles.net/links check in the workshop area. > > > >rick schaefer > >72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html > >TPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-L > >Team Chevelle # 0038 > >ACES #0140 > > > > > >On Wed, 01 May 2002 08:43:04 -0500 Jeff Fischer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > writes: > > > Last few times I drove the Chevelle, I have been noticing the > odor of > > > > > > anti-freeze and when I throw on the heater, the windshield gets > > > fogged. > > > This is a faulty heater core correct? That is what I am > thinking > > > but I > > > read in the archive's where someone was talking about "sealing > the > > > heater > > > box"? I am not famaliar with this and thought I had better ask > > > before > > > heading out to the local radiator shop. > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Jeff Fischer > > > Lake Elmo, MN > > > '71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd > > > http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html > > > > > > > > > - > > > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > > > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > >- > >To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > >To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Car Show
Tom - a great idea, but definitely too far for me to travel and probably most list members.Many of the list members are planning to attend the ACES Chevelabration in Nashville (first weekend of June) or the ACES Midwest Regional (Kansas City - mid August) or the LGCA Midwest meet in Tulsa in late September. These are all great family events. I'm planning on either/both of the later shows. Maybe we can all meet at one of these. BUT - do you have a local club/charity that you can work with to do a show. Your park setting sounds great for a get together. rick On Wed, 1 May 2002 09:59:11 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Hello > > I'm wondering something, and well, I normally follow thru on > everything I > start out at, so here goes. > > There is a park right across the street from me here in Deer > Creek > Illinois. It is located just three miles off Interstate 74 between > Peoria and > Bloomington/Normal, and 7 miles East of Morton Illinois. > > Now, every year for many years there has been Deer Creek Days > the last > Saturday of July, and for the last two years, I hold my Rogers > Family Reunion > there on the last Sunday of July. But this year, for what ever > reason, the > "Community Club" decided not to have it. > > We never got over a couple of dozen cars, and got about that > many > tractors. But it was a fun day around here. But with this central > location, > and now with the date open, I'm wondering how many of you "might" > consider > getting together. I can get permission for the park use, which is > "alcohol > free", and we all could have a great time getting together. You > never know, > we might just start something great, and if nothing else, we can > enjoy the > day together. > > Would really enjoy your opinions and input, positive or > negative. Right > now it is just an idea. But, if there would be enough interest, > well, it > could turn out to be really fun. > > Thomas W. Rogers > > > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 1971 elcamino question
Dave - go for it. Sometimes there are advantages to having a two seater. rick On Wed, 1 May 2002 09:49:42 -0400 "Dave Benjamin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: The guy needs a vehicle that will hold the family and A I don't. DaveIngersoll,OntarioMy web site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/ - Original Message - From: Kelly C. Hanna To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 9:31 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 1971 elcamino question At 08:47 AM 5/1/2002 -0400, you wrote: I might have a chance to trade the 1971 chevelle for the 1971 elcamino. If its a rare one I don't mind doing more work to fix it up. Plus a 307 with a 2spd to a 402 with a 4 spd, I'll take the 402 I think.Heck, that's a no brainer even without it being rare.trade it!! Kelly & Jana Hannawww.hannawoodworks.com
Re: [Chevelle-List] Heater core?
Absolutely sounds like a heater core. I'd disconnect the hoses on the engine side so as not to do any damage til you get it fixed. Check the passenger side floor/carpet for anti freeze and get it dried out. The core is available from any parts store for reasonable ($30.00??) money. You need to work from both sides of the firewall to do the swap- awkward but not too difficult. You may need to loosen/drop the passenger side inner fender well to get at one of the bolts holding the heater core in place. Sealing the heater box - replacing the gaskets- sealers in the plastic box hanging inside the passenger compartment. Or sealing the outer heater "suitcase" to the firewall. I did a core swap many years ago and don't think that you need to drop the heater box. But also an A/C and non A/C car may be different. There is a link to an A-body heater core swap at http://links.chevelles.net/links check in the workshop area. rick schaefer 72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html TPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-L Team Chevelle # 0038 ACES #0140 On Wed, 01 May 2002 08:43:04 -0500 Jeff Fischer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Last few times I drove the Chevelle, I have been noticing the odor of > > anti-freeze and when I throw on the heater, the windshield gets > fogged. > This is a faulty heater core correct? That is what I am thinking > but I > read in the archive's where someone was talking about "sealing the > heater > box"? I am not famaliar with this and thought I had better ask > before > heading out to the local radiator shop. > > > -- > Jeff Fischer > Lake Elmo, MN > '71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd > http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Chevelle Love
Lots of great input on this. What it comes down to is that we are all in the hobby for what it brings to number one - ME!Some like a modified car (dale); for some it MUST be a numbers matching 100% accurate restoration (john - tom??). For me its got to be practical (???). I do not live in your shoes, and you do not live in mine. I can/should not tell you what is right (for you) and you can/should not tell me what is right (for me). That is one of the things making this list so addicting - diversity.BUT what we all agree on is a love for the 1964 - 1972 ( plus a few folks who love the later years[kelly]) A-Body produced by the Chevrolet Division of General Motors. rick - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 1971 elcamino question
According to Dan carrs Production poster, 54 71's came with the 402 & 3 spd manual, 218 came with 4 spd manual, and 635 turbo 400's. OOPS - subject asks for 71 - below asks for 69?? Which is it? rick schaefer On Tue, 30 Apr 2002 23:27:23 -0500 "Kelly C. Hanna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Yep, they didbadged as 396's if I'm not mistaken. Not sure exactly about that one.I'll have to defer to the experts with the statsbut you can find a guide on the available motors herehttp://www.chevelles.com/elcamino/ec_engine.htmScroll down to the 1969's and it'll tell you that some were 402's...no idea how many. Kelly & Jana Hannawww.hannawoodworks.com
Re: [Chevelle-List] Quieting the noise inside
For the McMaster part number check this TC thread: http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum29/HTML/001415.html rick On Mon, 29 Apr 2002 06:11:08 -0700 "Wurzbacher, Lance" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Home depot sells super 77. I've bought it there a bunch of times Lance -Original Message-From: Richard Milkiewicz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 7:18 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Quieting the noise inside Use 3M Super 77 adhesive. Comes in a black spray can. This stuff was made for this. It will bond ANYTHING and it's removable. I could only find it in the paint store. I use it for everything. Rich - Original Message - From: Cecil "Steve" Martin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 9:58 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Quieting the noise inside Gents, In order to keep momma happy, and not drive myself crazy on long drives, I would like to keep the car relatively quiet inside. I know I can do this with quiet mufflers, but like the idea of the kit from FlowMaster or some other kit as I want new pipes from front to back. Looks to me like this kit only comes with one muffler model if I am reading this right. I'd still like to have a little rumble and don't want to restrict my big block too much either. So I am thinking about putting in that sound deadening insulation under the carpets and inside the doors and firewall. How do you get this stuff to stick on a vertical surface for long term? Anyone use it? What do you think about it? Steve 69 Malibu Just about to start a "frame-off"
Re: [Chevelle-List] adjusting shocks?
There should already be a line connected.As I recall, air shocks need a certain minimum (5 lbs??) at all times. If you bought the car without a line, I'd almost bet that one side or the other will not hold air. Also air shocks are not the best way to raise ride height. I've heard much anecdotal evidence that too much pressure can lead to cracked or broken shock mount. rick On Sat, 27 Apr 2002 10:35:16 -0700 "michael andrews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > --Hey there guys, and gals > > I have a question about shocks, how do you adjust air adjust shocks? > do you just hook an air line up and pump them up? how much pressure > is good? > > mike > > > See Dave Matthews Band live or win a signed guitar > http://r.lycos.com/r/bmgfly_mail_dmb/http://win.ipromotions.com/lycos_020 201/splash.asp > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] untitled car
Check with your local police or DMV office. State rules vary. May be easy or difficult. No tellin til you ask.I'd make sure that you have a bill of sale. rick On Sat, 27 Apr 2002 10:36:37 -0700 "michael andrews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > --Hey I just bought another chevelle its a 1972, but the guy has no > title for it? how do i go about getting one? is it easy or hard? > > mike > > > See Dave Matthews Band live or win a signed guitar > http://r.lycos.com/r/bmgfly_mail_dmb/http://win.ipromotions.com/lycos_020 201/splash.asp > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Quieting the noise inside
Check www.mcmaster.com they sell a product similar to dynamat. Suppose to work great. I'm gonna use it on my camaro. rick On Sat, 27 Apr 2002 09:58:08 -0400 "Cecil \"Steve\" Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Gents, In order to keep momma happy, and not drive myself crazy on long drives, I would like to keep the car relatively quiet inside. I know I can do this with quiet mufflers, but like the idea of the kit from FlowMaster or some other kit as I want new pipes from front to back. Looks to me like this kit only comes with one muffler model if I am reading this right. I’d still like to have a little rumble and don’t want to restrict my big block too much either. So I am thinking about putting in that sound deadening insulation under the carpets and inside the doors and firewall. How do you get this stuff to stick on a vertical surface for long term? Anyone use it? What do you think about it? Steve 69 Malibu Just about to start a “frame-off”
Re: [Chevelle-List] Fender U Clips
I bought a box at a fastener supplier. Cheap compares to the restoration houses. They are not exact copies but do the job. rick On Sun, 28 Apr 2002 08:09:02 -0400 "Craig & Cerena Robertson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Looking for new U Clip of my 69 SS. These are the clips that go on the front fender and then a bolt is placed through the wheel well. This bolt then screws into the U Clip and attached it to the fender. They are about 3/4 of and inch square. I don't need the whole front end kit that they sell just the U Clips and Bolts. Anyone know where they can be purchased or a GM part number? Thanks Craig
Re: [Chevelle-List] Another carburetor question
Jim I can't help with the correct GM number, but if you find the correct number, price it at www.gmpartsdirect.com They are extremely reasonable on their prices and can get anything that GM has in the inventory (new or old). rick On Fri, 26 Apr 2002 15:12:52 -0400 Jim R Hunter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Hi, > > I have another carburetor question as I'm still trying to > decide what to > go with as a replacement Qjet. Seeing that Year One sells a "New > GM" > Rochester replacement carburetor that they advertise as fitting 1968 > 327 > & 1968-1969 350 & 396 325/350HP, I called them to ask about whether > it > was made back in the 68/69 or whether it was made recently. The > tech > told me that it is a carburetor that GM currently makes to fit a > replace > a variety of Qjets. > > Since Year One's price is $459 + shipping, I was curious > whether it > would be possible to get it directly from GM at a lower price (I > can > always ask, right?). When I called my local Chevy parts department > (a > fairly large dealer that has been able to get me parts for my > Chevelle > before), they had no idea what current carburetor product I was > talking > about. Running Year One's part number throught he Goodwrench > computer > obviously didn't turn up anything & neither did putting through my > original Q-jet model number. > > SO, my question is: does anyone know of some other GM outlet > where I > could about the possibility & price of getting this carburetor > directly? > (I'd like to compare the lowest cost I could get this carb against > the > lowest Edelbrock Performer 1901 price I've gotten so far, which is > $390 > from Jeg's). > > Thanks as always, > > Jim -69-SS396- H. > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] car sits lower on one side
On Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:40:23 -0600 Cliff Simpson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > That is too funny. > So should I tell the wife she is the reason the Malibu leans to the > passengers side? :) NOT if you want to live. rick - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Off Line for a While
Tony Travel safely. I appreciate your sacrifice. Take care of yourself and your soldiers. We look forward to your safe return. rick On Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:12:34 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Guys, > > Military commitments will make it necessary for me to drop off for > a while. > Unfortunately this means I will miss the Maryland Show and > Chevelleabration > this year. Alas I am comforted to know that I will be contributing > in some > manner. See you when I get back in country. > > Tony Gray > Lieutenant Colonel > US Cavalry > ACES 2114 > Team Chevelle Gold 185 > 69 SS 396/L34/M22/4.10 > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Re: [Chevelle-List] front suspension
On Fri, 26 Apr 2002 16:58:01 +0200 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Just came back from a pleasure trip to Norway, It was great with > loads > of nice weather.> We have 80 degrees here in Italy today, and guess what that mean ??> BBQ and cold beer after work !!! > I could need some info on 12" disc brakes and tall spindles. > How much better is this setup than the standard parts The car handles much better - flatter thru a high speed curve. > which are the cars I could take them from ? 78-92 Big Car (caprice, impala, other similar GM - ) 12" is most often found on station wagons . You can get much of the same benefit with a Tall spindle swap (same work/idea) from 70-82 camaro or 73-77 chevelle. But these use 11" rotor. These parts will be easier to find. > What parts to take, rotors and spindles or would I need control arms > as > well ?? You will not need control arms. Take rotors only if they are in good shape. > would I need to redrill the rotors to 4,75" You could use the 12" rotors from a station wagon, but they will have a 5inch bolt pattern - chevelle is 4 3/4. I guess that they could be redrilled. 1LE 12" rotors from a 90-92 IROC Camaro has 4 3/4 bolt pattern, but uses metric wheel studs, so the studs need to be changed if you want to use the same lug nuts on front and back. > will my 1968 4 piston calipers fit on the spindle or would I need to > make a bracket ? After I bought replacement calipers, I found that the stock calipers from my 72 will fit on the late model spindle - yours probably will also. Apparently the basic caliper didn't change much over the years - just the location of the flexible brake line connection. > I heard that this will lower the car 1", but will front track be > wider > or narrower ??? On my 72, the wheels were wider by 3/8 inch on each side. Some useful links: >http://home.earthlink.net/~cjcarri/brkswap/brkswap.htm#spindl > >http://www.geocities.com/skullmobile/brakes.htm > >http://links.chevelles.net/links/WorkShop/Brakes_Suspension/ > >http://chevelles.com/techref/ > >http://www.chevelles.com/techref/ftecref2.html > >http://hotchkis.net Andre I'm also sending you an email with some specific part numbers. Finally Dave Reinke did this swap on his 69 using the stock upper control arms. He has an excellent web page on this. I don't have time to track down the uRL now, but will look later. He posts regularly in the brake forum at team chevelle. Look for member dreineke rick schaefer > Thanks ! > > André > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] New Chevelle Owner
Congratulations on a dream come true. You'll find that many of the mechanical parts for your chevelle are still available from most parts stores. The heater core is readily available. Its a pain to swap, but doable if you take your time. There are several web sites available to help with the gauge problem. You can go here: http://links.chevelles.net/links/WorkShop/General_Info/ and then page down to the Fuel Gauge Link. Or try here: http://www.chevelles.com/techref/ There is a gauge page down in the miscellaneous area. You will need a volt/ohm meter. You can buy a good one for less than $30.00 at Radio Shack or a cheapy (less than $10.00) from harbor freight. A meter will be very useful . rick schaefer 72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html TPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-L Team Chevelle # 0038 ACES #0140 On Fri, 26 Apr 2002 03:16:08 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Just bought dream car, 1970 Chevelle SS 396. Now trying to find info > about > how often to use lead additive, best wax > (original paint) and best source for parts, need new heater core, > and gas > gauge does not work! Think I can repair myself, at least have to > try!!! > Thanks for any info and/or tips! > Lisa > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] C-Clip Eliminators
I did a search at www.chevelles.com found these: http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/007173.html http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/008235.html http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/008492.html http://www.chevelles.com/forum/Forum4/HTML/006230.html There is more useful info than I have on the subject. rick On Wed, 24 Apr 2002 06:54:18 -0700 "Wooliever, Matthew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Yes, I am new. Thanks! This is probably even more so if the axles have any wear to them, correct? These do have wear, but it is very slight. Matt Wooliever 1966 Malibu Gaithersburg, MD -Original Message-----From: richard a schaefer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 9:42 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] C-Clip Eliminators Welcome to the list. I've heard that they may leak. rick schaefer72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.htmlTPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-LTeam Chevelle # 0038ACES #0140 On Wed, 24 Apr 2002 06:18:02 -0700 "Wooliever, Matthew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Question: What should I think about or be concerned with by adding C-Clip eliminators to the mix when I build up my '66 12 bolt rear? I am putting this together from scratch with a mix of new and used parts and before I go the C-Clip eliminator route, I want to make sure that I am not causing a huge amount of headache down the road. Suggestions? Advise? All of your vast experience is greatly appreciated! Thanks, Matt Matt Wooliever 1966 Malibu Gaithersburg, MD
Re: [Chevelle-List] C-Clip Eliminators
Welcome to the list. I've heard that they may leak. rick schaefer72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.htmlTPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-LTeam Chevelle # 0038ACES #0140 On Wed, 24 Apr 2002 06:18:02 -0700 "Wooliever, Matthew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Question: What should I think about or be concerned with by adding C-Clip eliminators to the mix when I build up my '66 12 bolt rear? I am putting this together from scratch with a mix of new and used parts and before I go the C-Clip eliminator route, I want to make sure that I am not causing a huge amount of headache down the road. Suggestions? Advise? All of your vast experience is greatly appreciated! Thanks, Matt Matt Wooliever 1966 Malibu Gaithersburg, MD
Re: [Chevelle-List] The 71 runs!!!
Outstanding. Something to be said for a job well done. rick On Tue, 23 Apr 2002 23:45:50 -0400 Bill Vander Werf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I finally got my 71 together enough to start the motor. I built a > pretty > stout .030 over 454, (it's now a 460) for it and finally got it in, > wired and the plumbing done. It's got an 850 Holley double pumper > carb, > an Edelbrock Performer RPM air-gap manifold, ported oval port iron > heads > with a 3 angle valve job, a MSD ignition system from a 6AL box to > the > billet distributor, a complete hydraulic roller cam setup from > Crane > including gold race aluminum roller rockers (.587 intake lift, 226 > duration @ .050, .610 exhaust lift, 234 duration @ .050) and 10 to > 1 > forged Speed Pro pistons on polished rods with everything balanced > and > held together with ARP fasteners and the exhaust dumping through > Hooker > Super Competition headers. All this is connected to a built Turbo > 400 > and a Moser 9" rear with 3.89 gears. > > It started on the first crank and filled the garage with the sweet > smell > of burned 110 octane...mmm. I was only able to run it for a > minute or so before I realized that the line on the old oil > pressure > gauge I was using to monitor it was about as old and decrepit as I > am > and I got hosed down with 30w oil. That will make you shut one off > in a > hurry. > > What I was able to hear in the short time it ran sounded great > though, > and after I cleaned up the mess, both on the car and myself, I > decided > to walk away from it until tomorrow. > > Fortunately it has a roller cam so I don't need to break it in. I > can go > right to setting the timing and adjusting the carb. > > The car has been about a year and a half in the works but it won't > be > long now before I'm standing on the loud pedal going down the local > dragstrip...Yee Haa. > > Bill Vander Werf > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] car sits lower on one side
May be bad body bushings (collapsed) or the springs may not be seated. If I had to venture a guess I'd say that the 30 year old rubber bushings have died of old age. There are about 4-6 bushings on each side (between frame & body) check them all. rick On Tue, 23 Apr 2002 21:07:10 -0700 "Doug Fugere" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: O.K. it looks as though the elcy sits one inch lower on the drivers side. I took my hand and measured from the top of the tire to the wheel well on the passengers side and my hand fit , on the drivers side I did the same and was not able to fit entire hand in the same way.( high engineering tests here) What would cause a vehicle to sit like this?
Re: [Chevelle-List] tranny speedo gear
Doug check here: http://links.chevelles.net/links/WorkShop/General_Info/ There are 3 links near the bottom of the page for speedo gears/calibration. The first has part numbers for gears. Others are very helpful in getting it right the first time. rick schaefer72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.htmlTPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-LTeam Chevelle # 0038ACES #0140 On Tue, 23 Apr 2002 21:19:52 -0700 "Doug Fugere" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Tried to get a new speedo gear for the turbo 400 , parts guy at NAPA said to try dealer or tranny shop . Why Iam looking is the speedometer is off while runnun down the road. Been this way since day one ,( Dad says that is why I have no tickets in that car).The gear is brown ( 39teeth ), the one out of the Impala I have is red it has fewer teeth on it(37).Does anyone know off hand if they make these with more teeth?
Re: [Chevelle-List] my web site for elcy
doug Your wife did a good job - keep her - LOL. You did too, the elky looks good- keep it too :) . rick On Mon, 22 Apr 2002 12:30:47 -0700 "Doug Fugere" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Hello all , I am truly blessed , my wife spent some time making a web sit for the elcy. Please have a look . We will learn more on how to make it better , this is a first run on it.Visit http://elcaminotrail.tripod.com/dougselcamino thankyou.
Re: [Chevelle-List] new carpet
I've heard that putting the carpet in the sun to warm will help it fit to the contours a bit easier. Maybe using a blow drier can make it more flexible. Don't make any cuts until you are happy with the fit. Also a tip - if you install bolts for the seat, belts etc it is easier to locate the holes when it is time to cut. DON'T I repeat DON"T install or cut until you are happy with the fit. I got overanxious and to this day the carpet does not fit right. rick schaefer72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.htmlTPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-LTeam Chevelle # 0038ACES #0140 On Sun, 21 Apr 2002 11:28:48 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: good morning, I was just out in the garage installing the new carpet in my Malibu, I guess I figured it would just fall into place, but it really isnt formed into the footwells or anything. Any tips?? Dan McIntosh 65 Malibu
Re: [Chevelle-List] Unfortunate find :(
Jeff Look on the bright side, you may still find another or pieces of another. Have you ever dropped the gas tank? The pieces you have may be what you need to work with another for a full sheet. Also there are many other places that might harbor a build sheet. rick On Mon, 15 Apr 2002 12:09:49 -0500 Jeff Fischer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Today since it will hit an unseasonal 80° here in MN, I decided to > look for > the elusive build sheet. Good news, bad news joke. Good news, I > found the > sheet almost right away under the rear seat. bad news is the mice > found it > first and there is almost nothing left. Maybe 15 very small pieces > that are > covered with rust almost to the point where they look like burnt > paper. I > can see some writing and numbers but very little. > > Too bad.. :( > > > > -- > Jeff Fischer > Lake Elmo, MN > '71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd > http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] check this out!!!
Being ignorant of these things, is it possible that the intake is for a Z? Or something special? Or is just an ole q-jet POS? rick On Mon, 15 Apr 2002 09:09:48 -0700 "Rob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: this is un-REAL, how many of us have two or three of these in a pile of scrap out back??? this cant be for real, see for your self: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1820653066 Rob Means"be good,if not,be good at it [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] '69 front tire
Check this for a starter: http://www.bull-enterprises.com/dalesplace/htm/friends_cars/friends.htm Also check www.dalesplace.com I believe that dale now has 17" on his car. rick On Sun, 14 Apr 2002 22:36:30 -0500 "Michael Ishee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: What is the widest tire I could put on the front of my ’69 Chevelle with 17” wheels. Thanks Michael
Re: [Chevelle-List] Disc brake question
Calipers - many GM use similar bolt patterns, but the Throat may be wider. Apparently trucks use a fatter disc than cars - or so I've gathered from a brake discussion at chevelle tech. Proportioning valve - vehicle weight distribution is criteria for use. A van is quite a bit different than a coupe, It might work on elky or wagon, but I doubt it would be 'right" for coupe. Master Cylinder - cheap enough if you buy a rebuilt unit (I know some have problems) - why mess with the one from the van? Are you 100% sure that it is good? rick On Sun, 14 Apr 2002 16:18:51 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello Guys & Gals.Got a disc brake question for you. I have a 66 Chevelle Malibu that I will be putting front disc brakes to. Right now the rotors are off a 72 Cutlass. I have the oppurtunity to acquire calipers , proportioning valve and master cyclinder from a 70 Chevy Van. What I need to know would this setup work ? I know you can interchange cars , but can you interchange from a van to a car. I may have to rebuild the master cylinder it holding fluid now or would it be wiser to buy a new master cylinder? Another question also if anyone out there has to patch panels for a 66 Chevelle fairly reasonable I be interested, need left and right fender patches. Thanks againJohn
Re: [Chevelle-List] A little help, please...
I may be oversimplifying, but have you checked for a vacumn leak. I hafd a similar symptom and thats what it was. After changing everything in the ignition :( . rick On Sat, 13 Apr 2002 20:09:39 -0700 "Bill Bruyn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Hiya list, > > So I'm kind of a beginning hot rodder. That is to say, I just > bought the > car I've always wanted - a 67 Malibu (okay, I would have liked to > have an > SS, but don't tell her that. :o] ) but I don't know much about what > I'm > doing yet. Too bad for me, because she's a little under the > weather, and I > need to make her well. > > I've been lurking in the shadows on this list for a while now, and > my first > post is to ask you folks for a little help. Please be gentle - I > told you, > I'm learning. :o] > > A long story real short: She runs a little rough, esp at low RPMs, > and I > have an emissions problem with hydrocarbons at idle. The whole car > shakes a > little bit. I looked at several different things before I > disconnected the > wires from the cap one at a time with the motor running. You really > don't > notice much difference on #8 unless you also disconnect another > cylinder. > You really have to strain to hear any difference - not like the > other > cylinders. i.e., it fires, but not strong enough so that you notice > it > unless the motor is really struggling. I swapped plugs and plug > wires with > #6 cylinder and had the same results, so I guess that brings me back > to > compression? > > Cranking compression test results were okay when I tested them > before, but > I've never done a leakdown test. I don't have a tester or a > compressor (but > I guess those are my next steps, eh?) > > This is really not what I was hoping to find. What are the best case > / worst > case scenarios you guys, and what's it gonna cost me? Could it be > something > simple? > > I left the details on my application out for brevity's sake, but I'm > happy > to supply them if it helps. > > TIA, > > Bill Bruyn > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] New Chevelle?
I haven't heard of a chevelle. I'm not getting excited til I see one. Too many mis=steps by chevrolet. rick On Fri, 12 Apr 2002 18:01:35 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ok I was talking to this guy, and he said he read an article in Hot Rod magazine about Chevy coming out with a Chevelle. In 2003, or 2004. According to him, the article said it looked like a hot wheels car, but its called the Overbored 454. He also said it kind of looks like the Australian El Camino(Holden?). Has anybody heard about this? Any different stories? Any more info on it? Tim King 1966 Chevelle 454 Big Block
Re: [Chevelle-List] Check out Dean's Garage
Good Looking el caminobut then they all look good. rick On Thu, 11 Apr 2002 00:58:04 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Click here: Dean's Garage check out the new look
Re: [Chevelle-List] Small Block Headers
Thorley Tri-Y's . Excellent fit. Flange is thick, welds smooth & clean. The only negative is they come with a chrome finish (or did) that is not very good. It doesn't look all that great and it certainly didn't stand up ( very long) to daily use. But I've had mine ceramic coated and am very happy with them. Now there are 2 thorley (Dougs Headers & Doug Thorley Headers) companys. The original - now owned by the divorced wife and a new company owned by doug. I'm not sure which is which. They are expensive but rumor is that the tri-y layout really helps low end torque. rick schaefer72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.htmlTPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-LTeam Chevelle # 0038ACES #0140 On Sun, 07 Apr 2002 22:32:36 -0500 "David Hovanessian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:> I have a 1970 Chevelle and I want to replace my headers with some > better > ones. the ones i have on there now keep burnin up my plug wires. > What type > of headers work the best on a small block chevy 350. I have > straight plugs > on there too. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.> > > > _> MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: > http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx> > > -> To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html> To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Re: [Chevelle-List] Small Block Headers
Thorley Tri-Y's . Excellent fit. Flange is thick, welds smooth & clean. The only negative is they come with a chrome finish (or did) that is not very good. It doesn't look all that great and it certainly didn't stand up ( very long) to daily use. But I've had mine ceramic coated and am very happy with them. Now there are 2 thorley (Dougs Headers & Doug Thorley Headers) companys. The original - now owned by the divorced wife and a new company owned by doug. I'm not sure which is which. They are expensive but rumor is that the tri-y layout really helps low end torque. rick schaefer72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.htmlTPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-LTeam Chevelle # 0038ACES #0140 On Sun, 07 Apr 2002 22:32:36 -0500 "David Hovanessian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:> I have a 1970 Chevelle and I want to replace my headers with some > better > ones. the ones i have on there now keep burnin up my plug wires. > What type > of headers work the best on a small block chevy 350. I have > straight plugs > on there too. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.> > > > _> MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: > http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx> > > -> To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html> To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Re: [Chevelle-List] BRANSON All GM show
Just passing this on. Could you attend or help spread the word about our car show? Branson Missouri Corvette & All GM Car Show Extravaganza!! June 7th, 8th & 9th ~ 3 Days/2 Nights, lodging, fun, live entertainment, music, dancing, awards presentation dinner with cash give away, raffles, door prizes, moonlight cruise and more. YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!!! Visit our website for full details: www.carsplusclassics.com/carshow Please tell your friends Thanks Keith & Julie!!
Re: [Chevelle-List] Spring Clean ups and 67 Malibu=sell or not ?
How many toys can you afford to keep? Is storage a problem? How much restoration will the malibu need? Would you be happy using it as a driver?No creature comforts, etc. If it is original drive train, i wouldn't do much. Unmolested cars of any type are getting harder to find and will get a premium over modified. Whatever you do, keep the original parts in case you want to restore to original. If it were mine, I'd rebuild the 283 add a 200r4 OD tranny and enjoy. (as long as not too much body work). rick schaefer72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.htmlTPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-LTeam Chevelle # 0038ACES #0140 On Sun, 7 Apr 2002 06:58:46 -0700 (PDT) "Ken's Email" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Chevelle owners: I hope this is not a lame question. It is that spring time clean up time. I realize I have accumulated a lot of stuff. Anyway. Thoughts sought on this. Trying to decide to sell my 67 Chevelle Malibu. It is in good condition and has the original 283 and powerglide. I am told the value of this car will not appreciate that much. I also have a 67 SS (numbers matching) and 57 Chevy Belair. The 67SS and 57 Chevy have appreciated in value, so putting money in these two are worth it. Have thought of putting in 383 stroker and turbo 350 trans in 67 Chevelle Malibu and making it a daily driver, cruiser. But, again not sure if worth to keep. Would that combination make for a good driver ? Any thoughts on value appreciation of the 67 Malibu. I have been told that it won't appreciate like my 67 SS which has already gone up in value 40 percent. Any thoughts from those in the know ? Sell or keep ? Daily driver or not ? Thanks, Big Ken Do You Yahoo!?Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax
Re: [Chevelle-List] Bel Air
I'll withhold a judgement til i see it in person. I like some of the shoebox styling cues, but overall it doesn't come together for me. Hopefully it will appeal if I see it in person. I feel the same way about the SSR. It has some appeal but I need to see it. Hopefully both are slated for mass production, rather than being limited production traffic builders for the dealers. I absolutely will not pay a premium to be first on my block The SSR price range has increased since I first saw mention. Originally low 30's now I'm hearing mid 40's. rick On Sun, 7 Apr 2002 08:51:58 -0400 "Richard Milkiewicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Hey, has anyone seen the new Bel Air? Powered by a 5 cylinder. No, that's not a mistake. 5 cylinder. Check it out. Nice car. But this should have a V8 like the GTO. I wonder what this will cost. Bet it will be above sticker. And limited production. Rich http://www.chevrolet.com/belair/index.htm
Re: [Chevelle-List] Finding #1 TDC
OUCH! Years ago (1968 or so) I did something similar with a 3 speed tranny. Trying to slide it in my 58 pontiac I slipped. It landed on my hand. Fortunately I was working in the mud of my grandmothers driveway. Cushioned the impact and all I got was a sore hand for a week or so. I hope that your delay is only a week. rick On Fri, 5 Apr 2002 11:10:06 -0500 "Keith Cooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Sorry about my spelling but my right hand middle finger is injured. I > was > holding the starter with my left hand while on my back about 2 feet > in the > air when I dropped in on my right hand middle finger on Sunday. This > put a > week delay on completing the motor swap. Serious injury. > Keith > - Original Message - > From: "Keith Cooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 10:41 AM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Finding #1 TDC > > > > I glad to see someone state the correct method of finding TDC. You > must > > rotate in both directions as stated. This is the true method. > This > accounts > > for an play. Thanks. > > Keith > > - Original Message - > > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 10:25 AM > > Subject: [Chevelle-List] Finding #1 TDC > > > > > > > Buy or make a piston stop and screw it into the #1 plug > > > hole. Rotate the crankshaft CW until the stop contacts > > > the piston. Mark the position of the damper timing mark > > > on the block. Now rotate the crank CCW until the stop > > > hits the piston and again mark the position of the > > > timing mark. The halfway point between the 2 marked > > > points will show you where TDC is, and if it's not the 0- > > > degree mark on the timing tab you know that either the > > > tab and damper are mismatched or the damper's outer ring > > > has slipped. > > > > > > You can do this on either the compression stroke or the > > > exhaust stroke as long as you remember which one you > > > were on when it comes time to installing the distributor. > > > > > > Brad > > > > > > > OK: What is the best way to determine TDC for Cylinder 1 if > the > > distributor > > > > was pulled prior to marking or if you are putting in a new > one? Do > you > > pull > > > > the head and manually crank it? > > > > > > > > Tony Gray > > > > > > > > > Get the award winning ISP, AT&T WorldNet Service > > > http://download.att.net/webtag > > > > > > - > > > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > > > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > > > > - > > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Elky Update....
kelly This is from www.thriftynickelads.com Amarillo addition. 1977 EL CAMINO, new paint, topper, tilt, cruise, automatic overdrive. 1990 model fuel injected motor. 23 mpg. $2800. 383-3473, 676-0617 rick On Thu, 04 Apr 2002 01:01:40 -0600 "Kelly C. Hanna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:> Glad we're back> > They came to get Jana's Elky and we're going to get a check this > next week. > I am looking for a 73-77 El Camino (no 305 motors) for a work > truckhave > about $1500-2000 to spend depending on the condition. Drive train > must be > good as it will be a driver for me (the wife's gonna be driving mine > for > awhile)...it'll be good to get it out of service and into the world > of low > mileage use...> > I'm also considering a 68-72 Chevy or GMC truck if I can't find the > older > Elky.> > Kelly & Jana Hanna> www.hannawoodworks.com> > > > -> To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html> To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Re: [Chevelle-List] Chevelle List *admin notice*
Absolutely appreciate it. I was beginning to go thru withdrawal. rick On Thu, 4 Apr 2002 09:51:25 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Thanks Al, appreciate all the time and work involved in getting this > site up > for all us chevelle nuts > KenD. 72 HeavyChevyChevelle > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Faulty fuel gauge
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Sounds like a dirty sending unit.There is a troubleshooting procedure here: http://links.chevelles.net/links/WorkShop/General_Info/ at the Fuel Gauge Troubleshooting link. Fred makes it easy to follow. Also there is a troubleshooting procedure in the tech Reference area of Team Chevelle www.chevelles.com rick On Thu, 28 Mar 2002 08:54:41 -0600 Jeff Fischer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > The fuel gauge on my 71 is not working correctly. It seems to > fluctuate > between 1/4 and 3/4 and never report to full or empty. It does move > but not > correctly. What is the most likely cause? Does this car have a > sending > unit that could be a suspect? Where would it be located? > > Thanks, > > > -- > Jeff Fischer > Lake Elmo, MN > '71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd, matching numbers > (In process of restoration when spring gets here) :) > http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Best way to ship a rear???
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Tie it down to a pallet and take it to a truck dock, be sure its drained well.. You might want to call around for the rates, anyone care to guesstimate the weight of a rear? Alos someone posted this a while back: I used this company called Forward Air. They only ship air port to air >port. >I sent a 500 lb crate from CT to FL for $140.00. Roadway trucking wanted >$500.00 . The shipper has to crate it and bring it to the airport and you >pick it up at the airport. It worked out very well for me. They have a >web >site at www.forwardair.com rick On Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:31:26 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > I just sold a rear on Ebay and now need to ship it from MD to KS. I > am > looking for suggestions on the best (and cheapest) way to get it > there. > > Thanks > > Donnie > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] compatability?
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List On Mon, 25 Mar 2002 15:38:52 -0800 "Rob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Rick, > thanks for the help, and by core support i mean radiator > support.. I understood what you meant by the rad support. I just couldn't find it in the assy manual. I found feneder & extension and they showed different part numbers between elky & coupe.The hood only showed one P/N. rick .. > Rob Means > "be good,if not,be good at it > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > - Original Message - > From: "richard a schaefer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 3:27 PM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] compatability? > > > > > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > > > > talking 70-72 Hoods are interchangeable acrossed the board. > Fenders > > & fender extension are different between elky/wagon and coupe. > I > > could not find core support in my assembly manual..Check the > A-Body > > Online Interchange Manual: > > http://www.angelfire.com/tx/lonestarclassics/abodyinterchange.html > > rick > > > > On Mon, 25 Mar 2002 14:09:42 -0800 "Rob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > writes: > > > hey gang, > > > question: when it comes to '70's, are the hoods and core > supports > > > and fender-extensions inter-changeable between chevelles and el > > > caminos? the reason i ask is i just scored a full loaded core > > > support w/all headlights, brackets, wiring, grill,and filler > panel > > > for 20bucks and i got 2 hoods [one of which is cherry][the other > has > > > a small dent in the leading edge] for free at the good guys swap > in > > > pleasinton,ca and i just want ta know for sure that their gunna > fit > > > before i tear my chevelle apart. > > > > > > > > > > > > Rob Means > > > "be good,if not,be good at it > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > > - > > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > > To start a new topic, send mail to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] compatability?
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List talking 70-72 Hoods are interchangeable acrossed the board. Fenders & fender extension are different between elky/wagon and coupe. I could not find core support in my assembly manual..Check the A-Body Online Interchange Manual: http://www.angelfire.com/tx/lonestarclassics/abodyinterchange.html rick On Mon, 25 Mar 2002 14:09:42 -0800 "Rob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > hey gang, > question: when it comes to '70's, are the hoods and core supports > and fender-extensions inter-changeable between chevelles and el > caminos? the reason i ask is i just scored a full loaded core > support w/all headlights, brackets, wiring, grill,and filler panel > for 20bucks and i got 2 hoods [one of which is cherry][the other has > a small dent in the leading edge] for free at the good guys swap in > pleasinton,ca and i just want ta know for sure that their gunna fit > before i tear my chevelle apart. > > > > Rob Means > "be good,if not,be good at it > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Four Speed to Automatic
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List On Mon, 25 Mar 2002 01:18:59 -0500 "Lojac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: . Is the > driveshaft shortening a easy process for a machine shop to do > Is it expensive?? Locally it was $60.00 to shorten, balance & new U joints. Probably similar cost by you. rick - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Four Speed to Automatic
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I haven't followed all the msgs closely , but IF you are going with the 400 - i believe that they have an electric kickdown system - hadn't seen any mention of that.IF you are going with a 700 - they have electric lockup for the torque converter. I've got links that may help with the wiring. 400 & 700 are close to the same length. If you need to shorten drive shaft for one, the other will need it too. A 700 can withstand a mild big block on the street, especially a mostly cruiser only.If you want to use tires that will hook you up, the 700 will not last too long unless its built by a pro. Post 86 700's are stronger than earlier years. rick schaefer 72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html TPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-L Team Chevelle # 0038 ACES #0140 On Sun, 24 Mar 2002 22:48:50 -0500 "Lojac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Is this an easy swap or complicated? I have been doing some reading > on the web about having to shorten the drive shaft because of the > length of the TH400. Is this true? I was also wanting to use a > TH700is this any different from doing the swap with the TH400??? > > Thanks, > Lojac > > - Original Message - > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2002 10:40 PM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Four Speed to Automatic > > > In a message dated 3/24/2002 10:09:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > > I want to make the car a floor shift. I will need the shifter, > cable, console, automatic tranny, crossmember (or will my m21 > crossmember work?), tranny cooler. Is there anything else? What is > a range select lever? How hard is the conversion? > > > > the crossmember is the same, if you go to a TH400 just move it > back to the next set of holes. the range select lever is the part > on the side of the tranny that moves to change the gears. > > Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Front Springs Question ?
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Craig - Spring Spacer? - I know that the rears have a rubber isolater on top, but never heard about one for the front. But why not. Just make sure that the diameter of the spacer matches the spring & spring pocket. Also make sure that there is enough "lip" to keep the spring in place when it bounces. While you have it apart, are you replacing tie rod ends, bushings? rick On Sat, 23 Mar 2002 21:59:37 -0500 "Craig & Cerena Robertson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Just removed the upper and lower control arms today. I was told to > pick up a rubber cap that goes over the front springs, (not between) > thats about a 1/2 inch or so, thick that would help raise the front > end. Can anyone tell what this part may be called. Not sure what > to ask for at the auto store. Then I need to clean up the parts and > replace the ball joints. Thanks > > Craig - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Seat belts
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List On Fri, 22 Mar 2002 11:18:26 -0600 Jeff Fischer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: --- > > The female part (buckle) of the seat belts are missing from my '71 > and so > are the mounting bolts. Can anyone tell me where these bolt holes > are > located? Anyone know of a picture of what the correct buckle for my > car > looks like? Is the lap buckle the same as the shoulder harness > buckle? > > Been to a few web sites and you sure can spend a bundle on these > belts! (ssnake-oyl.com & krebsclassic.com) The mount bolt holes are in the side of the drive shaft tunnel. Down fairly low. but in line with the holes for the male portion.If you have carpet installed, you can see them from underneath. Just stick a piece of wire up thru the hole/carpet to find the location on the inside. AS i recall, the lap belt and shoulder belt look the same. According to my 72 Fisher Body Manual, the bolts (for the tunnel mount) are 1/2" 13 thread/inch with a 13/16" shoulder. rick - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Trans.???
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I hear you guys talking about 350 and 400 transmissions.What's the difference? 50 LOL - Those other guys laid it out pretty well. Only thing I'd add is that neither is "better". The 400 is stronger, but overkill if you don't need it.You can find ID help here: http://links.chevelles.net/links/WorkShop/ID_Your_Chevelle_Parts/ Check the Tranny Pan ID link. rick On Fri, 22 Mar 2002 10:21:55 -0500 "Paul O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > I know I probably shouldn't ask this, because somebody will call me > an > idiot like > they did that guy yesterday ,BUT> I hear you guys talking about 350 and 400 transmissions. What's the > difference? > How do you know what you have? Which is better? > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] re: 1964 Malibu SS
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Congrats on the new arrival. Be sure to post pictures at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chevelle-list_group/database?method=report when you get some. How far do you need to go to pick it up? And are we talking project car or driver? rick On Thu, 21 Mar 2002 11:40:58 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Hello > > You know, computers and this form of communication is so great. > For > thirty years I kept my open, read newspapers, and never saw a single > 1964 > Malibu SS with Light Blue interior in this area. > And, now, after getting a bit bored and out of frustration, I > look on > the internet, find this list and joined it last week. So you can > imagine my > surprise, and how much I'm caught off gaurd, when I've now found a > 1964 > Malibu SS I am arranging to buy. > So once I get it home, I'll start getting taking photo's of it > as my son > and I start to fix it up. I am so excited. My son and I had just > finished > building a model of the 64 Malibu SS Hardtop, with Light Blue > interior, so we > are both excited. By the way, I never found a model of the 64 > Malibu, so we > improvised a bit. > > Tom > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Need Help identifying this posi unit........
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List The rear decodes as a 67 here: http://www.chevelles.com/years/67/67rearcodes.htmIf its a replacement posi, you probably need to post a picture so someone can ID it. rick On Tue, 19 Mar 2002 08:07:56 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Dale, > > I should have mentioned the axle code is CF 0123 B, which I believe > says its > a chevelle rear... that probably came with a 3:31 posi originally. > My guess > is that someone through the years has switched out the posi unit and > now i'm > trying to identify what unit it is. > > Donnie > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Carb and Headers
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I don't have a clue if this is accurate, but many knowledgable folks have refered to it: http://www.mortec.com/carbtip1.htm rick On Tue, 19 Mar 2002 09:48:57 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Good Morning All, im gonna add to that Question, > what determins, the right size Carb, to use how do you know if its > to big or > to small thanks > KenD 72 HeavyChevyChevelle > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] swap meet date?
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List On Mon, 18 Mar 2002 08:34:06 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Hello >Where are these "swap meets" held? I'm in Central Illinois. Any > of them > close? > > tom All over the country. Check with a local parts store/speed shop for meets close to you. I'm sure that there are some good ones near you. I know that there are a couple of excellent swap meets in wisconsin (IOLA???) , but don't know when. Check at www.hmn.com they have an EVENTS area for shows & swap meets. rick schaefer 72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html TPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-L Team Chevelle # 0038 ACES #0140 - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] was:1964 Malibu SS
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List But have you completed the poll? I suspect by the time we are done, there will be at least a few from the far side. rick On Mon, 18 Mar 2002 20:30:39 -0800 "Rob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > AND ME BEING IN CAL, I'M WAY WEST OF THE ROCKIES > > > > Rob Means > "be good,if not,be good at it > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > - Original Message - > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 7:40 PM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] was:1964 Malibu SS > > > In a message dated 3/18/2002 4:42:23 PM Pacific Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chevelle-list_group/join > > > Correction Larry (z) has now signed on as west of the Rockies :) - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Hot or not
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Easy American muscle7 - 10 16"+ wheels 2 -5 Total 9 - 15 GR8Pmkin 24 rick On Mon, 18 Mar 2002 22:39:36 -0600 "396guy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > So...what would you give American Muscle with 16"+ wheels? H > Rick? > > Dale > > > > > Keith > > Go thru some of the pictures there. Its 70% wanna-bees. They > aren't > > gonna cut areal car a break. So I devised my own system. > American > > Muscle ranges from 7-10 , American other 5-8, Imports 3-6, > Anything > > with 16"+ wheels 2-5 , any stickers or whalewings 1-2 . > > rick > > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Hot or not
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List just turned 19 in november and i have been resoring my chevelle for 3 years now, and i just baught a rice grinder because it has great gas mileage and it was cheap, I'll give you that. pluse you have to admit, some of them are cool looking :) NO WAY, NO HOW , NO SIR! :) Hows the velle coming? What do you have? rick - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Hot or not
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Keith Go thru some of the pictures there. Its 70% wanna-bees. They aren't gonna cut areal car a break. So I devised my own system. American Muscle ranges from 7-10 , American other 5-8, Imports 3-6, Anything with 16"+ wheels 2-5 , any stickers or whalewings 1-2 . rick On Mon, 18 Mar 2002 19:59:35 -0500 "Keith Cooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I just checks my stats at Hot or Not. I have 9 vote at a rating of > 10. This had to come from the Chevelle list. I also got 5 at a > rating of 1. That must be from some FORD people. Picture is bad. > Thanks if you voted me high. I do not deserve it. > Keith > www.hotrideornot.com/cgi-bin/showride.cgi?sid=3564 > See my Chevelle: > http://home.mindspring.com/~keithc/index.html > - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] was:1964 Malibu SS
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List And no one west of the rockies has poled in? kelly - nice tach. rick On Mon, 18 Mar 2002 12:29:14 -0500 "Jerry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > try this.. > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chevelle-list_group/join > > > looks like there are 25 list members using it... > > > > - Original Message - > > By the way, I took a bunch of pics, but nowhere to post them. LMK > if there > is > > somewhere to post if there is any interest in seeing them. > > Mark > > - > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 1964 Malibu SS
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List 4 Speed will be on the floor. If the only difference is the tranny, and the price is reasonable I'd grab it. When you start looking for a specific 35 year old car, produced in limited numbers, you make your search much more difficult.A tranny conversion is not too difficult and much easier than significant body work. Don't know if its been mentioned, but the first thing to look for in a project is a solid body (or as solid as you can find/afford). Body work is much more expensive, time consuming,, and frustrating than the mechanical stuff. Chevy motors/trannys are cheap in the grand scheme of things.Also parts peculiar to the 64 will be difficult to find. A guy here in town, has been looking for the chrome piece that goes around the top well of his 64 convert. Last I heard he hasn't had any success in over a year of looking.If you get a project, you want as many original pieces as you can find. Last thing this AM. I assume, but don't know that you found this list thru Team Chevelle www.chevelles.com . Checkout EVERY page linked off that front page. There are so many resources available on line.Get smart on the 64 so you end up with the car that you want. Again good luck. rick On Sun, 17 Mar 2002 08:24:44 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Thanks for the wondeful and warm welcome to the list; > > Geez, it will be 30 years this July 6th, that I last saw my 64 > Malibu SS > intact, and had only saw one photo of one since. By the time I found > that > one, it had already been sold. Now, after one day on the list, I > have seen a > second photo of one like I had, and it is still for sale, but it's a > 4 speed > instead of a automatic on the floor. Don't know yet if this one is > on column > or on the floor. Owner will call me back today, he wasn't home last > night. > > Question. If I want a "cheap" rustoration case, 1964 Malibu SS > hardtop, > 283, automatic on the floor with the light blue interior, how easy a > find is > that? And I guess, as a first timer for a total restoration (Have > done drive > train overhaul, complete repaints and interior work, but never from > frame > up), should I try to find one that already had auto on the floor, or > is that > an easy change over in the 64? > >Question. Is there somebody around, a company, that might just > have one > that needs somebody like me to bring it back to life? Somebody to > start with > a title, LOL, > that reads 1964 Malibu SS Blue, Hardtop, Auto, 283 and build it from > there. > >Or should I spend a chunk up front and mis out on all the joy of > rebuilding one? > > Tom > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] swap meet date?
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List The march date is cancelled. The rangers added a preseason exhibition game. New date is 19-21 April. The week before PATE. rick On Sun, 17 Mar 2002 11:20:17 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Arlington swap meet dates for 2002 > March 29-30 > June 22-23 > Sept. 6-8 > For other dates go to google.com and search "Arlington Swap Meet" > > Bob Tully > 64 El Caminos (2) > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 1964 Malibu SS
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Keepin the dream alive. I love it. Welcome to the list. Now you have many more sets of eyes watching out for you. Your malibu sure sounded like a great ride. Increase your chances to see one, attend one of the ACES regional events in 2002. http://links.chevelles.net/links/Events/Chevelles/Good luck in your search. rick schaefer 72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html TPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-L Team Chevelle # 0038 ACES #0140 On Sat, 16 Mar 2002 16:18:32 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Hello > > My first car was a Chevy, 1964 Malibu SS, Hardtop, Midnight > Blue, with > the Light Blue Interior, 283 Engine, Auto on the floor, with bucket > seats. > Wow... what a car and a lot of great memories. > I kept the car in fantastic shape, and spotless, right up until > July 6th, > 1972 when a gal in a brand new MG Convertible pulled out in front of > me, > making a left hand turn. She had just picked up her shoes for the > prom, in > her new MG, her graduation present. Must have been nice, but for me, > I worked > for every penny I had in my car. >Well, that Chevy just outright totalled that MG, even at 40 miles > per > hour. The Malibu got hurt bad too, but just the fender, grill, > bumper, hood > and windshield. It was enough to have the insurance company total > it. I > collected the insurance, and went back to the scrap yard to buy the > car back, > only to find it gone...never to been seen from again. > Now, I'm 48 years old, and you know what, I'm still looking for > a 1964 > Malibu SS, Hardtop, Midnight Blue, with the Light Blue Interior, 283 > Engine, > Auto on the floor, with bucket seats. From 1972 til now, I've never > seen one > like it, even though I keep looking. Oh, I have had the opportunity > to buy a > beautiful convertible, but never one like I had. > So now, today, I've joined this list, hoping maybe I can find > one in poor > condition to restore, or, well, I can still dream... > > Thomas W. Rogers > P. O. Box 85 > Deer Creek, Illinois 61733 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] biloxi cruise
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List First weekend in october. Check www.crusinthecoast.com for exact dates this year. rick On Sat, 16 Mar 2002 15:30:00 -0500 "Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > When is it? > Don > > > > > > Hey Cinci! > >I was there in Biloxi during this cruise last year by > > accident. Went there for a 3 week training session and found > myself in > > the middle of this. If you are trying to just get around town > while it's > > going on be prepared for big time delays. There are many many > cars > > there of all years, makes, and models. > > > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Over center adjustment
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List sean The nut is loosened first, then the inner screw. Early boxes have a screwdriver slot, it was later when they went to an allen socket. Does not indicate a quick ratio.Check the Steering Gear Adjustment link here: http://links.chevelles.net/links/WorkShop/Brakes_Suspension/ DO NOT over tighten it. Its easy to adjust, and just as easy to overtighten. rick On Mon, 11 Mar 2002 04:33:30 + "Sean Martinez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Does anyone know how to adjust the over-center adjustment on the > power > steering box? do you loosen the nut then tighten the allen? Mine > lacks the > allen; is it because it is a quick ratio box? All the steering gear > is good > but the wheel has about an 1/8 of a rotation of play. Is that the > over > center??? > Sean > 66 Chevelle > > _ > Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. > http://www.hotmail.com > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] questions on b-body cars
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I went with the GW upper arms and bushings. Also used their bushings in my lower arms. Spindles from 86 Caprice wagon (12") , calipers from 75/6 camaro. Hoses too. I agonized over which calipers to use. I didn't know if there were 12" specific calipers. NO! GM made very small changes in calipers over the years. They mount the same, The most significant change, was that I believe (but am still not 1000% sure) that they changed the hose threads to a metric thread about 78.I also had a difficult time with hoses. I'd heard that 72 grand prix hoses are slightly longer, but when I checked part #'s at www.advanceautoparts.com they were the same as for my 72 elky originals. The camaro hoses are a bit longer, but they are tight at full extension. rick On Thu, 14 Mar 2002 01:57:18 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Did you reuse your stock upper control arms or did you use the after > market > ones? > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Yahoo club
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List That didn't work for me either, but this does: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chevelle-list_group/database?method=report Now lets get some pictures posted. rick On Tue, 12 Mar 2002 11:01:49 -0500 "Ben Zech" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I could not find the site. > address correct? > > > - Original Message - > From: Don > Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 10:42 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Chevelle-List] Yahoo club > > > > > > > C'mon guys, > We need a lot more of you to enter your info & pics onto this > website. It's really cool & it's easy to do!! > PLEASE for me! huhhow bout it > Check it out here: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chevelle-list%20group/join > > Sign up soon...at a computer near you!!! > > > Don > ACES # 05091Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : > http://explorer.msn.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 65 paint colour
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List My favorite 65 color. nice car. rick On Mon, 11 Mar 2002 19:23:30 -0600 "396guy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > http://www.midwestchevelles.com/past_shows/mw2000/p228.jpg is a > picture > of a 65 Chevelle painted Evening Orchid - a 1965 year only color. > Photo was > taken at the Midwest Chevelle Regionals at Wichita, KS in June of > 2000. > > Dale McIntosh > ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold > 67 SS/67 Elky > http://www.dalesplace.com > http://www.team67.com > http://www.midwestchevelles.com > > > > > > > > > does anyone know where i can find a photo of any car painted > > evening orchid > > it was a 65 chevy colour > > thanks > > jason pollock 66 el camino > > > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] undercoat ????
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List craig I've got no idea if it was the right thing, but I undercoated them with a modern undercoat. I used the rubberized spray bomb. It goes on easily and dries hard and fast. I would not use the POR alone. At least for me, it was too shiny. I topcoated it with Eastwood chassis black (while still tacky) .The pOR is great and dries hard & durable, it just didn't look right to me. rick schaefer 72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html TPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-L Team Chevelle # 0038 ACES #0140 On Mon, 11 Mar 2002 06:06:24 -0500 "Craig & Cerena Robertson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > After removing my inner fender wells I found that my fenders are in > great shape, no rust. In order to protect them what should I do. I > plan on using the POR 15 on the frame and possibly the suspension. > Not sure how good Por 15 Black semi gloss looks when done. I was > then thinking of just priming the backs of the fenders and spray > painting them semi gloss or chassis black. Any recommendations. > > Craig > 69 SS - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fwd: [Chevelle-List] questions on b-body cars
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List BALL JOINT - Get your mind out of the gutter. rick On Mon, 11 Mar 2002 08:26:41 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > BJ? - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Re: B Body spindles
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Another good link for info on this swap is: http://www.angelfire.com/tx/lonestarclassics/tallspindle.htm rick On Mon, 11 Mar 2002 02:03:00 + "George Hernandez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > > Anyone know about a cruise/car show in Biloxi, Mississippi? My > bother went > to one a couple of years ago and wants to know when it is happening > this > year. I don't think it is model specific. I think it is something > like the > dream cruise up north. > > > Thanks, > George Hernandez > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 66 Chevelle SS 396 > 69 Corvette 427 > 00 T/A WS6 MN6 > 02 Avalanche Truck > My Web page below > http://www.chevellepages.com/ghern/ > > > _ > Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. > http://www.hotmail.com > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Re:
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List www.cruisinthecoast.com is in early october rick On Mon, 11 Mar 2002 02:03:00 + "George Hernandez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > > Anyone know about a cruise/car show in Biloxi, Mississippi? My > bother went > to one a couple of years ago and wants to know when it is happening > this > year. I don't think it is model specific. I think it is something > like the > dream cruise up north. > > > Thanks, > George Hernandez > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 66 Chevelle SS 396 > 69 Corvette 427 > 00 T/A WS6 MN6 > 02 Avalanche Truck > My Web page below > http://www.chevellepages.com/ghern/ > > > _ > Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. > http://www.hotmail.com > > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fwd: [Chevelle-List] picture
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Check it here: http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevelle-list_group/lst and then add yours. rick On Sun, 10 Mar 2002 03:35:12 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > rick s. our web site with the jimmy4/rick does not work for me would > like to > see the 72 elky - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] questions on b-body cars
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I'm pretty sure that you can, but you must use a matching rotor (11"). The only question is the ball joint that was used in 80, but I'm almost positive that TA used the same taper BJ as a b-body.Your best bet, is call global west & talk with Doug. Or hotchkis if you want to use theirs. I had a couple of questions when I installed his system and doug went out of the way to make sure that I understood everything. What is your ultimate goal? I know of someone who was successful in swapping to tall spindles without using either GW or hotchkis control arms.He has a web site detailing everything. rick On Sun, 10 Mar 2002 01:48:57 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > So, can I use the WS6 spindles of a I think 79 or 80 TA? > Would this be considerred the same type of spindle you mentioned > earlier in > the topic? If so I have access to these types. > > > P. Hernandez > 68 chevelle > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] rotors and drums
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List 68-72 type are readily available. rick On Sun, 10 Mar 2002 08:38:33 -0800 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Hey all, > Iam ready for new ones on the elky.I think I have the originals on > it. > (they are really wore down). Just off hand is it possible to still > get > the rotors and drums over the counter bat a local parts store? Any > recommendations on what to get? Prefer to stay > stock. > > > GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! > Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! > Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
