Re: [Chevelle-list] 1969 Chevelle for sale.
any more pics avail. like interior,closer to engine,maybe underneath, was this a a/c car?? do you have posi trac. rear if so what gears, thanks. - Original Message - From: Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3 CS/CCO To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:29 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] 1969 Chevelle for sale. Well, if anyone knows of a Chevelle enthusiast up here in Alaska, let them know mine is up for sale. Info can be found here: http://alaska4x4network.com/showthread.php?t=10011 I hate to do it. I hardly even got the new engine broke in, but I need to get my wife a new car. She started working, and with winter quickly approaching, I want to get her a good car. Nothing major wrong with the Chevelle. Couple very minor rust spots, but that's about it. I'm asking $12K, which for Alaska, is CHEAP! I'll be publically listing it for $15K Sarge
Re: [Chevelle-list] special request
no worries I've had on done-it's not as bad as it sounds.just remember always leave enough room forgod to walk into the operating room.doctors are gods instruments so pray over them and you'll be fine. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 1:29 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] special request OH yes for sure, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Kelly In a message dated 7/21/2005 6:07:43 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi guys, over the last couple of years since I have been a part of this list, I have learned more from you than I can put into words. Every day it seems I learn something new or at least get to have a good laugh, especially from some of the ebay listings that are pointed out here. I consider you all family and really appreciate the advice and help I have recieved. Now for the request part. Tomorrow (Friday) I have to have a heart catheterization (angioplasty) done and my family and I would greatly appreciate it if any of you would remember us in your thoughts and prayers. Chevelle content: If anything were to go wrong, I would not be able to drive the Chevelle any more. Thanks to all of you, Brian_Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
Re: [Chevelle-list] 12 bolt non-posi 'spider' gear installation
also understand when c-clips are out slide the long pin back in and rest the bolt in the pin--and you have no worries about the spiders moving. - Original Message - From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2005 10:10 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] 12 bolt non-posi 'spider' gear installation You should put the cross pin back as soon as you get the c-clips out to prevent the spider gears from coming apart in the first place. John Nasta
Re: [Chevelle-list] Auto to Manual Tranny
Kessler auto 865-609-8187 they do factory style 5-6 speed standard and automatics. - Original Message - From: WALTER F MC CULLOCH To: Chevelle-list Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 11:50 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Auto to Manual Tranny Hi all. New to the list. My son has a 70 Chevelle and we want to convert it from a TH350 to a good 5 or 6 speed manual with overdrive so we can go to some decent gears like 373's in the rear. Any suggestions. Are their any kits out there available that include all the parts like bellhousing, pedals, clutch, pressure plate, trans, etc. Also, I was thinking a hydraulic clutch might be kinda slick to install as we could use a nice strong pressure plate without bending clutch linkage or requiring a linebacker's left leg to engage the clutch. Is there anything available out there. Thanks. Mac
Re: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66
kiesler auto 865-609-8187 - Original Message - From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 10:18 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66 Do you have their website address or a phone number? -----Original Message- From: vinny [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 11:05 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66 buddy of mine has a 72 nova rat has blown 3 trans-4 speeds including Muncie steel box etc. i found this company they make 5 speed-6 speed sticks and automatics-they come as a full kit with everting to make it just like original crossmember etc. plus the added fun is he has 4:1o rear 725 horse tubbed the whole deal so now he can quarter mile and highway drive and not scream[r.pm.s] there trans are holding up to 1400 horse drag car. - Original Message - From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 3:15 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66 What makes a Kiesler so great? My 400 sure has taken some abuse and held up well! Dan -Original Message- From: vinny [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 12:08 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66 you need a kiesler 5 speed automatic. - Original Message - From: "J. Brady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 10:40 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66 All, I think Im ready to pick up a new rear for my 66. What Im shooting for is one that I can buy already together and bolt right into the car. I know engines but know nothing about rears, and everyone Ive spoken with has told me it can get messy if you dont know what youre doing. The car currently has a 10-bolt open rear in it (Im guessing 3.08 as it was originally a 283 car). The car has a 327/300HP and a 2-spd powerglide now. I also want to get a rear the same size (width) as the existing 10-bolt, as I dont want to push my wheels and tires out any further. Im hoping for something around 3.73 gears and a posi in the replacement. Any input or links would be greatly appreciated! Regards, Jim 66 Malibu http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66
go to keislerauto.comphone is 865-609-8187 they are located in Knoxville ten. they dogm ford chrys. even jag.all trans are custom built to your desire,is no shelf stuff.[so they say] took almost 5 weeks to do the 5 speed man. for my buddy's 72 nova. they are complete kits,almost like getting from factory. - Original Message - From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 3:20 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66 Never heard of such an automatic trans. Please post a link to more information. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm -----Original Message- From: vinny [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] you need a kiesler 5 speed automatic.
Re: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66
if you want big gears get a trans. with 5 or 6 speed--you can have the best of both worlds - Original Message - From: bob howard To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 11:10 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66 i kept the orif=ginal 308's. dont know if that is good but o guess it will be good for top end. everyone said i should go to 383 to 410 gears but i did not want to go down the hiway at 60 and around 4000 rpms. what do you think? bob ---Original Message--- From: The Chevelle Mailing List Date: 06/25/05 22:05:18 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66 That sounds perfect Bob- What gear ratio is in the new unit? --- bob howard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jim the unit was 400.00 and i bought an install kit > that was 220. the chevy > dealership knows me by name after all they have done > to my cars and they > said it would run around 125. to install. the > install kit has new bearing > and all seals. the bearing surfaces are the > important part on the axles. i > have one axle that is pitted just a little and the > guy said i should replace > it or some day it might start loosing rear end > grease.im looking for one > know,but it should not hurt to drive it for a > while.hope this helps..bob > > ---Original Message--- > > From: The Chevelle Mailing List > Date: 06/25/05 07:22:52 > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66 > > Hi Bob, > > Can you tell me what it ran you to have the new > eaton > posi installed? Also, were there any concerns about > using the new unit with the existing axles/bearings > as > far as the added torque/RPMs? > > Jim > > > --- bob howard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > no parts store has one for that car year. just 66 > > and up.I'll keep looking. > > glad you are getting better!!! thanks for your > help. > > bob > > > > ---Original Message--- > > > > From: The Chevelle Mailing List > > Date: 06/24/05 23:03:53 > > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66 > > > > Still sore and tender,Bob. As for finding a 64-65 > 10 > > bolt axle,that might be > > a little more difficult than finding one for a > 66-67 > > or 68-72. > > Have you looked on Team Chevelle's classifieds? > Can > > you still get one from > > your local parts store? > > Clint Hooper > > H&H Custom,owner > > 1969 El Camino ProTourer > > 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger > > > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > > - Original Message - > > From: bob howard > > > > > > Hey Clint ,How's the foot? > > I need some help.Looking for a rear axle for my 65 > > chevelle. Its a 10 bolt > > 28 spline for the drivers side. I just had a > > posi(eaton ) put in and the guy > > said the bearing surface of the axle is pitted, > not > > bad just pitted. anyway > > i looked at it ,and there is some pitting ,and he > > says that it may squel > > alittle and may ,someday start loosing rear end > > grease. any ideas or help > > would be helpfull. > > thanks in advance to anyone who can help. > > bob, Hinton,OK > > 65 ss chevelle > > ---Original Message--- > > > > From: The Chevelle Mailing List > > Date: 06/24/05 14:20:29 > > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66 > > > > Never heard of
Re: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66
buddy of mine has a 72 nova rat has blown 3 trans-4 speeds including Muncie steel box etc. i found this company they make 5 speed-6 speed sticks and automatics-they come as a full kit with everting to make it just like original crossmember etc. plus the added fun is he has 4:1o rear 725 horse tubbed the whole deal so now he can quarter mile and highway drive and not scream[r.pm.s] there trans are holding up to 1400 horse drag car. - Original Message - From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 3:15 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66 What makes a Kiesler so great? My 400 sure has taken some abuse and held up well! Dan -----Original Message- From: vinny [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 12:08 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66 you need a kiesler 5 speed automatic. - Original Message - From: "J. Brady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 10:40 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66 All, I think Im ready to pick up a new rear for my 66. What Im shooting for is one that I can buy already together and bolt right into the car. I know engines but know nothing about rears, and everyone Ive spoken with has told me it can get messy if you dont know what youre doing. The car currently has a 10-bolt open rear in it (Im guessing 3.08 as it was originally a 283 car). The car has a 327/300HP and a 2-spd powerglide now. I also want to get a rear the same size (width) as the existing 10-bolt, as I dont want to push my wheels and tires out any further. Im hoping for something around 3.73 gears and a posi in the replacement. Any input or links would be greatly appreciated! Regards, Jim 66 Malibu http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66
you need a kiesler 5 speed automatic. - Original Message - From: "J. Brady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 10:40 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] rear for my 66 All, I think Im ready to pick up a new rear for my 66. What Im shooting for is one that I can buy already together and bolt right into the car. I know engines but know nothing about rears, and everyone Ive spoken with has told me it can get messy if you dont know what youre doing. The car currently has a 10-bolt open rear in it (Im guessing 3.08 as it was originally a 283 car). The car has a 327/300HP and a 2-spd powerglide now. I also want to get a rear the same size (width) as the existing 10-bolt, as I dont want to push my wheels and tires out any further. Im hoping for something around 3.73 gears and a posi in the replacement. Any input or links would be greatly appreciated! Regards, Jim 66 Malibu http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Kill switch
is there the lo-jack system where you live??? can't beat that,with a alarm. - Original Message - From: "Dale" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 7:48 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Kill switch My choice to thwart someone from hot-wiring a car, or having a set of master keys, and driving off is an electric fuel pump with a separate switch. Can't get more than a block or two before running out of gas and they'll generally abandon the car. I know one guy that had a pretty expensive sound system w/head unit in the glove box and he wired a stock radio 'shell' off/on switch as his fuel pump switch. Hidden right in plain sight. Dale -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dennis Kiernan Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 2:16 AM To: Chevelle-list Subject: [Chevelle-list] Kill switch What do you think would be the easiest kill-switch to rig up? It has to be one with little likelihood of failing or being bypassed. I'm thinking of one controlled by a switch hidden under the dash or someplace. It seems to me there was a thread on this subject, but if there was, I cant find it in my old mail.
Re: [Chevelle-list] rear control arm question
after a while they will make noise there just to hard--and the funny thing is sometimes they do and sometimes they don't---and when they do its horrible. - Original Message - From: "Ryan Langstraat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:44 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear control arm question I was just about ready to purchase a complete set of poly bushings until I read everybody saying not to put poly's in the rear. Does the same hold true for the front supsension also? Will it too make noise over time?? The rubber bushing sets are much cheaper so would I just be time and money ahead to get the rubber bushing set instead? Thank you for you help Ryan
Re: [Chevelle-list] rear control arm question
rubber will work fine,the poly after a while make noises that you'll regret putting those hard poly's in. - Original Message - From: "James Colgan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 9:46 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear control arm question Hi Clint , why rubber an not poly in the rear control arms? just curious. Jimmy Colgan - Original Message - From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 9:12 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear control arm question I would buy some aftermarket boxed arms with rubber bushings. No poly bushings in the rear suspension. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "J. Brady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Folks, > > My '66 is long overdue for new bushings on the > rear control arms.. I was wondering if the best plan > is to replace the bushings in the existing control > arms, or just junk them and get new arms w/bushings > already built in- The car's a driver, not a priceless > all-original cream puff. > > Thanks in advance, > > Jim > '66 Malibu > http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm > > > > __ > Discover Yahoo! > Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and more. Check it out! > http://discover.yahoo.com/stayintouch.html > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Help: Trans/Speedo Help Needed.
to eliminate a bad cable or clock turn cable at trans end and make sure the cable is not broken or binding and if clock works then its at the trans. - Original Message - From: "Mark Schwartz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 10:59 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Help: Trans/Speedo Help Needed. Hi All, First off, thank you to everyone who has helped a newbie on my 69 yenko chevelle clone. first a recap of what I have. I have a 454 77 truck engine, with an M21 Muncie 4 speed. My speedo is not working. I replaced the plastic white gear and it worked for a minute or two and then stopped working. I had the car on jacks last week and took some pics of the trans, where the speedo cable goes and the piece (thing speedo gear goes on). I don't know if the list takes pics, so I will send them on demand. I could use some help getting my speedo to work. I'm pretty lost on whether I have to pull the trans or not. My buddy whose a non-chevy mechanic (8 hrs away), says that he was told that there could be the wrong tailshaft on the car. This could be causing the problem or stop the fixing of it. I have casting numbers on trans and tailshaft if that helps... So, sorry for the long winded post, but here are my questions. 1. Do I need to drop the trans to fix the speedo cable? 2. does the tailshaft have to be an EXACT casting # to work on the car? 3. Do I need to pull the trans and rebuild it to get this fixed. (The only 4 speed guy that comed highly recommend ONLY does full rebulds on the trans. Don't want to go that route unless absoultely necessary) 3. Help... Thomas aka (tomcat) San Jose, CA
Re: [Chevelle-list] 68' 12 Bolt Rear End
orf course change them-don't take any chances. - Original Message - From: Ryan Langstraat To: Chevelle Chat Forum Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 10:57 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] 68' 12 Bolt Rear End I was wondering what all would need to be done to the rear end to get it ready to re-install. I had it powder coated and I left the bearings in. It looks like they survived rather well but I was wondering if if should pull them out and replace? Anything else that I should know??? Thanks for the help guys. Ryan
Re: [Chevelle-list] weld of a frame
there a a company called frame masters,not sure if they are in suffolk or nassau,if you want it done correct and like new lokk them up. - Original Message - From: Timothy deckard To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 10:50 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] weld of a frame Hello There. I have a 68 chevelle that is bad with a bad weld and a crack. I got another frame to go under it but it has some cracks it in. My dad said to just have it welded if it dose have ant bends. My thought is how do I know if it got any bends that I can not see. What do you guys think about this? Thanks TIM D
Re: [Chevelle-list] Miss at WOT ??? Steve & Tom
hope the chain didn't jump a tooth ?? - Original Message - From: Tony Gavel To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2005 8:57 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Miss at WOT ??? Steve & Tom Steve & Tom, It's a single point distributor. It's the original. I ordered the car in 1970 and I haven't had any problems until I started it up this year. It sat all winter in the garage. I rebuilt the original spread bore 750 cfm, tried a Holley Economizer 450 cfm and a new Holley 650 and I still have the same problem. New plugs and wires. Distributor cap and rotor are fairly new. If you floor it in park, it picks up and then misses and sometimes back fires when I advance the timing to about 16*. It's worse when I set it to factory specs, 4* but now backfire. It does the same when you drive it and floor it. I did put a new fuel pump on and that didn't help. I guess I should change the coil next. tony From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2005 1:19 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Miss at WOT ??? Is this an electronic ignition or a points distributor? Are we talking about a WOT condition at lower RPMs or at high RPMs? The points used to "float" at high rpm's. The distributor lobe is basically hitting the points rubbing block so fast that there is no time to close and therefore trigger the coil to make a spark. That's why racers went to dual point distributors and magnetos. I'm not that familiar with Holley's but it's possible or "over carb" an engine. Are you sure you have the right size for the engine and not some racing monster? Usually timing would be what I checked first, and sometimes they like to be more advanced than factory specs in order to run at highest performance. If you haven't tried it yet, advance it until it begins to stumble, then back off a few degrees, (this will usually be where the engine idles the fastest and smoothest ) then tighten it down and take it for a test drive. Steve - Original Message - From: Tony Gavel To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: 6/5/2005 9:16:10 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Miss at WOT ??? Hi, Wondering if any of you guys could offer a suggestion on what could be causing a miss(stumble) at WOT. It's a 350 / 300hp original 70 Turbo Fire with a Holly. It seems like a miss at WOT and stumbles, bogs down. I played with the timing without any results. I don't it's the carb because I tried 3 different ones and the engine reacts the same with each. Any ideas? Thanks...tony
Re: [Chevelle-list] IL bill to ban Aftermarket Exhaust Systems
in n.y there is no emissions on 25 year old cars. - Original Message - From: "Chuck Speake" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 3:04 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] IL bill to ban Aftermarket Exhaust Systems I live in one of the western suburbs of Chicago and have a 70 Chevelle 350 with 2 1/2" exhaust, Sanderson Headers, and 40 series Flowmaster mufflers. I currently have to have the emissions testing done and pass, but with the new bill I am sure I won't pass. I wonder if they have even thought of the large amount of money that people have invested in their cars in their districts? Does this bill have any grandfather clauses in it to cover the classic cars or will it be just a across the board ban? Chuck Speake 70 Chevelle Malibu Glen Ellyn, IL -Original Message- From: Zieg72 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 10:08 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] IL bill to ban Aftermarket Exhaust Systems Illinois don't test but in a few counties and only back to 75 I think anyway. I think they are trying to get after those megaphone mufflers on those rice burners that are really loud. - Original Message - From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 8:51 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] IL bill to ban Aftermarket Exhaust Systems I just installed a new exhaust system today on my 69 El Camino. Bet those Illinois politicians wouldn't like mine. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "Dennis Kiernan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Krister Meister wrote: > > Any IL Chevelle people I encourage you to call the senators listed > below > and pass this on. It is very easy - call, they ask name, city and > just > tell them you oppose - simple as that. They are trying to pass a bill "no > aftermarket exhaust systems" for our cars. I just saw this posted > our > clubs website and would like to pass this on. The sad thing about this whole country is that the issue with politicians' cute ideas is never whether or not they're violating people's natural rights (and common sense), but whether or not there are enough of the group affected to constitute a threat to the politician's being re-elected. Thus the almost daily petitions and gathering of protesters' names about everythng under the sun. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.17 - Release Date: 5/25/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.2.0 - Release Date: 5/27/2005
Re: [Chevelle-list] mountain passes
not all the time---if your car has a map sensor that controls mixtures---i had a bad one once and replaced it with new and car was no better --long story short the map sensor was boxed wrong-belonged in a diff. state and was for high elevations. - Original Message - From: "Dale" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 12:16 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] mountain passes He's probably referring to the thinner air meaning a leaner fuel mixture. Depending on your local altitude, the difference can be significant. Years ago I drove a 73 Buick over Cloudcroft, NM at an altitude of 9000 feet which is about 8000 feet above my home's altitude. Car wheezed and coughed like it wasn't going to make it to the top and it barely did. Made the same drive a year or so ago in a 2004 Mercury Sable with modern fuel injection and had no problems whatsoever as the computer controls compensated for the altitude. Dale McIntosh -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dennis Kiernan Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 11:04 PM To: Chevelle-list Subject: [Chevelle-list] mountain passes I'm planning a trip this summer and a friend of mine is cautioning me that my car may have trouble getting over passes with an elevation of 10,000 ft. He thinks of my car as an "old car" I guess. The car has a 350 V-8 with a TH350 automatic. Have any of you ever heard of anything like he's talking about? Or heard of any car having this sort of trouble.
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a buddy of mine has a beautiful '72 nova b.b 725 horse-has blown 3 trans.[4 speed man.] what suggestions as to one strong enough to hold up??and is there a 5 speed direct fit?? thanks.
