Re: [Chevelle-List] rip-off body shops
Actually I would like to know that as well. I am in San Antonio and, like the rest of you, do not want to get ripped off. Appreciate any insight. Trent Gallant '67 Chevelle SS - Original Message - From: Spatch To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] rip-off body shops Anyone know if there is a place like this in the San Antonio area? Spatch - Original Message - From: RMilkiewicz To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] rip-off body shops I was lucky the 1st time. A friend told me about this guy who does restoreation work and I went to see him. He showed me his shop and I saw a low rider being built. I asked about it and he told me it was Grant Hills ( Detroit Pistons). I figured if this place can do Grants, they can do mine. He took my Nova as a fill in during slow times. (8 months) and when he gave it back to me I was as pleased as could be. I was able to come and watch the progress and take pictures. I called about him doing my Chevelle but there is a 14 month waiting list. I sent this guy a lot of business so he said he may try and work me in sooner. Hope so. Ask guys at car shows whose paint you like, who did it and how much. Were they happy, did they get what they expected and most importantly, would they send their mother there for a paint job. I should mention that my Nova only needed very minor body work and paint. RichACES # 05066 From: Stephen Lentz To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 12:40 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] rip-off body shops You know, I'm getting tired of repeatedly getting screwed the same ways. Somebody with a web site (or someone smarter than me who knows how to build a web site ;- ) should make an "unofficial" list of good and bad shops from all over the states. I surewould haveappreciated someone telling me "Man, I wouldn't go there if I were you". It would save a lot of us guys a lot of time, money and problems. Steve -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of SteveSent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 10:29 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] rip-off body shops I waited for 6 years to save for the chance to fully restore my 1968 SS Chevelle I have owned for 26 years. In that 6 yrs., I scouted body shops to find the best to fit my requirements. I was met with statements that the shop only did insurance work, or they will never do another restoration again! But I was able to find 3 shops in the region who wanted to tackle a full restoration. I chose aguy whohad a large shop and did mostly restorations. The owner had a day job and had mechanics working the shop in the day and he worked at night. I had 3 yrs. to check out the guys work and he always seemed to know about restoration work and the problems associated with overhauling an entire classic car. I had an estimate of about $6000 for the basic work, excluding any hidden problems uncovered. He said it would take about 6 month to complete, starting in Nov 1999. To make a long story shorter, it took over a year, I had trouble finding the owner at the shop when he said he would be there, the cost ended up at over $11,000. (I had him do the interior at an interior shop, so that added about $1500.) After I finally got him to deliver the car to me, I found the quarters were original, with 1/2 inch thick bondo over the rustout areas.The agreement was to replace them with full quarters, which he charged me12 hrs labor plus parts for each side. There was still fist-size holes in the backside of the quarters, allowing exhaust to get in. The trim was falling off and the new windshield was loose! Some of the rubber/felt seals I had waited so long to have put in were in the back seat, still in the bag! I wrote up a list of complaints and gave the guy a chance to correct the problems I had found but it was then that several people told me to get the car back because the guy was known to remove SS emblems and such to sell, or not even give your original car back! I had to find another shop fast to determine what was done/not done in order to sue the 1st guy. I was lucky to find a shop up the road from the 1st shop who was
Re: [Chevelle-List] 6 Fiberglass Cowl Hood
Title: Message Thanks for the advice everyone. Looks like I'll be giving Glasstek a call. Trent Gallant '67 Chevelle SS"454" - Original Message - From: Dale McIntosh To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 6:13 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] 6" Fiberglass Cowl Hood Harwood doesn't see a profit in making a one-year only hood for a 67 Chevelle - I've asked them before. Glasstek doesn't have a website per se and AFAIK, the 4" is the largest they build commercially - I have the 4" and am real happy with the quality. From what I understand, Glasstek will build special-order smaller scooped 67 hoods so it's possible they'd builda larger one as well. Cost of a phone call should answer that.Last number I have for them is 630-978-9897 Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709 67SS/67 Elky Dales Place My 67 SS and 67 El Camino ChevelleStuff Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles Team 67 1967 Chevelle/El Camino Specific Midwest Chevelles Midwest Chevelle Show Information -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tjgallantSent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 8:42 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 6" Fiberglass Cowl Hood Does anyone know if either Harwood or Glasstek make a 6" Cowl Hood for a '67 Chevelle? I went to the Harwood website and didn't see any. I did a search for Glasstek (couldn't find a Glasstek homepage, but found a couple of places that sell Glasstek stuff) and the largest cowl hood I could find for a '67 was a 4". Any other companies that make good fiberglass hoods? In your dealings with Glasstek and Harwood, would they be willing to make a 6" cowl hood for me?? I am willing to spend a little more to get better quality. All help from ya'll is welcome!! Thanks for the good advice I've gotten thus far. Trent Gallant '67 Chevelle SS"454" - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 2:39 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 6" Fiberglass Cowl Hood Everything I have ever read online about Unlimited Fiberglass has been bad. Their cheaper price is made up by the fact you will spend more to straighten finish their stuff. Might as well spend a little more and get a lot more with Harwood or Glastek. Clint HooperLT5 Registry Director'91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobodyhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/'69 El Camino ProTourer ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm'99 Honda F6 Valkyrie custom for sale
Re: [Chevelle-List] 6 Fiberglass Cowl Hood
Does anyone know if either Harwood or Glasstek make a 6" Cowl Hood for a '67 Chevelle? I went to the Harwood website and didn't see any. I did a search for Glasstek (couldn't find a Glasstek homepage, but found a couple of places that sell Glasstek stuff) and the largest cowl hood I could find for a '67 was a 4". Any other companies that make good fiberglass hoods? In your dealings with Glasstek and Harwood, would they be willing to make a 6" cowl hood for me?? I am willing to spend a little more to get better quality. All help from ya'll is welcome!! Thanks for the good advice I've gotten thus far. Trent Gallant '67 Chevelle SS"454" - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 2:39 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 6" Fiberglass Cowl Hood Everything I have ever read online about Unlimited Fiberglass has been bad. Their cheaper price is made up by the fact you will spend more to straighten finish their stuff. Might as well spend a little more and get a lot more with Harwood or Glastek. Clint HooperLT5 Registry Director'91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobodyhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/'69 El Camino ProTourer ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm'99 Honda F6 Valkyrie custom for sale
[Chevelle-List] 6 Fiberglass Cowl Hood
All, I need to get a new 6" cowl induction hood for my '67 Chevelle SS. I currently have one on my Chevelle, but it's pretty jacked up. I need that large of one to clear the tunnel ram I am currently running. The comments I've heard about Unlimited Products haven't been very favorable. They have a 6" bolt-on fiberglass hood for a '67 Chevelle that sells for $449. Anyway, is what I've heard about Unlimited Products true? Why the bad reputation? Also, is there any other company that makes what I'm looking for? I really want the cowl induction style (NOT a snorkel or a "hole" in the hood). Any and all advice is welcome. Thanks in advance. Trent Gallant 1967 Chevelle SS"454"
Re: [Chevelle-List] Web page
Herb, Just wanted to say I love the El Camino. Some great, subtle custom touches. BEAUTIFUL! Love all the progress shots on the webpage. Really helps to show all the work that went into it. Trent Gallant '67 Chevelle SS - Original Message - From: Herbert Lumpp To: Chevelle List Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2003 8:34 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Web page For those interested, I finished my web page re-make. cYa- Herb Lumpp1966 El CaminoACES 3509, MCC 528http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/
Re: [Chevelle-List] more new stuff 1968-72
John, Do you have a website? I am looking for some parts for my '67 and would like to check it out. Thanks in advance. Trent Gallant '67 Chevelle SS - Original Message - From: John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 1:56 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] more new stuff 1968-72 Newly available: 1970-72 heater control set. This is the entire unit with faceplate, levers, knobs, fan switch, and guts hanging out the back. Very cool (or hot depending on how you set it). - Fits Chevelle / El Camino / Monte Carlo with A/C. 1966-68 Bucket Seat Frame Assembly - GM A-Body (Chevelle, GTO, Skylark, Cutlass) - Does not include springs. Very nice though. 1968 Front Bumper Brackets - 4 pc set - Chevelle / El Camino 1970 Rear Bumper Brackets - 4 pc set - Chevelle 1971-72 Rear Bumper Brackets - 4 pc set - Chevelle 1968-72 Rear Window Shelf Panel - El Camino There ya go... John Nasta - 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] Wondering who on this list supports Team Chevelle?????
Some of us are new and want to see if it's worth it (Don't buy it till you try it mentality). I have definitely learned a lot from both this list and the tech forum. Consider my $20 sent. Thanks for all the great advice for someone new to the Chevy side (have restified two Dodges, '67 and '70 Coronet R/Ts). - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 7:20 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Wondering who on this list supports Team Chevelle? In a message dated 2/21/2003 8:06:11 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Was just wondering who all that take advantage of thismailing list for one reason or another, support TeamChevelle? Twenty dollars a year is a small price forwhat some folks get out of it!!RockyI'm a proud supporter of TC and will be for a long time to come :-)Tom
Re: [Chevelle-List] Ferrari F1
VERY NICE.if only my 454 could sound so sweet! Trent - Original Message - From: Tigergutt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 12:41 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Ferrari F1 hahaha, does it sound nice Kind Regards André - Original Message - From: John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 7:27 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Ferrari F1 Andre, can you get me a discount on one, being that you must know people over there and all? Can I put $500 down and owe them the rest? Tell them I would consider it a big favor and I would always owe them one. Oh wait, maybe it's not a good idea to tell Italians that you owe them a favor, scratch that idea. John (half-Italian) Nasta -Original Message- OK guys, this is not a Chevelle its the sound of the new ferrari F1 2003 try this link http://www.humor911.com/innslagID.asp?innslagID=981 Kind Regards André - 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] clones
This is my first major reply to this forum. I have a '67 SS that I bought 2 months ago. It is a real SS (I broke out the VIN and have the protect-o-plate). It is not original (454 tunnel ram, turbo 350, 10 bolt rear). I have done all the research I could to find out what was original on these cars (I was previously a Mopar guy, owned an original '70 Dodge Coronet R/T, and a '67 Coronet 440 that I made look like an R/T) before I bought it to make sure I knew what I was looking for. I don't have a problem with persons trying to make their cars look like the more "muscular" variations of their car (Malibu to SS for example). It's those people in the hobby that need to make sure the others that are new to the hobby knowledgeable in what to look for when buying a car. That way they do not get burnt. Only my opinion. Trent Gallant San Antonio, TX Semper Fi - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 4:58 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] clones my two cents , i owned an ss and I've clone several, the only way to tell them apart is to have a build sheet, and numbers match block,, that where the high money is, if you choose to invest in a chevelle have this in mind and you wont get burnt. these cars are old enough to have been though several restoration, , nowadays one does not know what going on in one's garage,, do your home work, things to look for on true ss car, s that have no matching engines, fuel lines, suspension parts steering parts, these are always dead give away's for small block cars, , James
Re: [Chevelle-List] clones
I should have clarified. The 454, turbo 350, and 10 bolt are all NOT original parts. It doesn't matter to me though. I am not looking to have a concours restoration. Just a fun car that looks, runs, and sounds great. Trent - Original Message - From: Ken's Email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 5:17 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] clones I have a 67 Chevelle SS, with 396, 138 Vin, Muncie 4 speed, and 12 bolt rear. You have a 10 bolt rear ? McDee tjgallant [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is my first major reply to this forum. I have a '67 SS that I bought 2 months ago. It is a real SS (I broke out the VIN and have the protect-o-plate). It is not original (454 tunnel ram, turbo 350, 10 bolt rear). I have done all the research I could to find out what was original on these cars (I was previously a Mopar guy, owned an original '70 Dodge Coronet R/T, and a '67 Coronet 440 that I made look like an R/T) before I bought it to make sure I knew what I was looking for. I don't have a problem with persons trying to make their cars look like the more "muscular" variations of their car (Malibu to SS for example). It's those people in the hobby that need to make sure the others that are new to the hobby knowledgeable in what to look for when buying a car. That way they do not get burnt. Only my opinion. Trent Gallant San Antonio, TX Semper Fi - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 4:58 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] clones my two cents , i owned an ss and I've clone several, the only way to tell them apart is to have a build sheet, and numbers match block,, that where the high money is, if you choose to invest in a chevelle have this in mind and you wont get burnt. these cars are old enough to have been though several restoration, , nowadays one does not know what going on in one's garage,, do your home work, things to look for on true ss car, s that have no matching engines, fuel lines, suspension parts steering parts, these are always dead give away's for small block cars, , James Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now
Re: [Chevelle-List] Auto Movers - Sacramento, CA to San Antonio,TX
Title: Re: [Chevelle-List] Auto Movers - Sacramento, CA to San Antonio, TX I actually live in San Antonio. I have a '67 Chevelle SS. Bought original '67 plates ($35 at a swap meet)for it and registered it that way. If you register the car as an antique you don't need to get it inspected and it only costs around 60 buck for 5 years. There is a mileage limit on that though (I believe it's around 1500 a year or so). If you register it as a "classic" you have unlimited mileage, but will need to get the car inspected every year. Hope this helps. Just let me know if you need any more information. Trent Gallant '67 Chevelle SS Semper Fi - Original Message - From: K. Kaya To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 4:41 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Auto Movers - Sacramento, CA to San Antonio,TX Dont know if youre looking for an enclosed or open hauler, but I recently used an outfit called Fine Things Auto Carriers, based out of Oklahoma.Nice people (husband and wife team), open 3 or 4 car hauler, fast, reliable, friendly, with competitive pricing. They also gave me daily updates when they had my car in the road.Hauled a non-op car from central Illinois to Los Angeles in 5 days (with 2 weeks advance notice) for $950. An operable car would have been $150 less. Payment is COD when they deliver your car...no deposit (unlike a lot of shippers I talked to).Give Shannon a call (she handles the business side of things) and tell her Kurt from Rosemead, CA sent you (64 Malibu Convertible). Shell give you a quote then and there on the phone.http://www.finethingsac.com/Dont try to email them for a quote...best to call, since they always seem to be on the road.Id use them again in a heartbeat.Good luck with the move,Kurt64 Malibu convertible in restoon 1/30/03 11:48 AM, Spatch at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All,It looks like I will be moving back to Texas from California (WHOO HOO!!!). After almost two years in this hell hole, it looks like I will finally be back where I belong. Of course I am going to miss the no-inspections-for-pre-1973-vehicles law and the weather, but nothing else! I have checked with U-Haul for an auto transport and the auto transport which cost me $150 to move out here is $800 to move back. I decided to check out auto transport companies and have received several quotes in the $650 to $900 range. Does anyone have any advice on a good quality mover who isn't going to shaft me? The move is from Sacramento area to San Antonio area.Thanks in advance,Jim "Spatch" Lambert1972 Chevelle SS
