Re: [Chevelle-list] Front suspension options

[Clint Hooper]

Mike,have you bought any front end parts for your 67 yet? If not,are you
planning a spindle change? The only tall spindle I would consider would be
the forged alum AFX units from ATS. These are the cat's meow but are very
pricey at around $800 w/steering arms and they also require C5/C6 Corvette
brakes with the attendant 17" or larger diameter wheels to clear them. The
route I'm going on my car is the Stage II kit from SC&C.
http://www.scandc.com/suspensions.htm  Running my stock A-body spindles with
SC&C's upper control arms and their Howe taller upper & lower ball joints
will be about 99% as good as the AFX spindle set-up and still allow me to
keep my Baer C4 brakes. This kit costs $719 but since I sold my Global West
upper a-arms for $450,I only had to come up with another $269. What I really
like about either set-up is the huge reduction in bumpsteer these cars have
and the big improvement in negative camber and better roll center. B-body
spindles offer none of these benefits and most knowledgeable chassis experts
no longer recommend them. For those of you running them and the required
custom upper a-arms,the new AFX spindles work very well with the latter
arms.
Another option is the suspension set-up being utilized by Keith Anderson on
his killer 70 SS Elky. Maybe he will post his opinions.
Clint Hooper
H&H Custom,owner
1969 El Camino protourer
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
http://www.lateral-g.net/members/hooper/
"You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a
pile of brass."

- Original Message - 
From: "mike f" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>


> I am only bringing this up because of the "Spindle"
> email thread, but there are so many options and
> information out there in the market it hard to
> understand what is the best solution.
> So, here is the questions I have for doing front upper
> and lower control arms and spindle.
> Where would I start if I don't understand all the
> geometry?
> Why would I want to use tall spindles if I use the
> tubular uppers?
> Are my standard lowers a good solution for the other
> combinations of upper control arms and long/short
> spindles.
>
> Where do I start to get the whole picture without the
> sales pitch?
> thanks
> mike
>
>
>
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension - Brake Conversion

[Larry Shouse]

Jim. I'm just installing a factory GM setup for 
now.

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Jim H. 
  Thompson 
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 8:32 PM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Front 
  Suspension - Brake Conversion
  
  
  What 
  type of spindle are you going to use? There are kits out there now that allow 
  you to use the stock spindle. Check with In Line Tube they had a nice set up 
  at the super Chevy show at MIR. 
   
  -Original 
  Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Larry ShouseSent: Monday, May 22, 2006 9:42 
  AMTo: Chevelle 
  ListSubject: [Chevelle-list] 
  Front Suspension - Brake Conversion
   
  I'm 
  getting ready to convert my 66 to disc brakes up front. When changing out the 
  spindle, do I need to use a spring compressor? Any advice?
   
  Thanks,
  Larry

Re: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension - Brake Conversion

[Jim H. Thompson]

What type
of spindle are you going to use? There are kits out there now that allow you to
use the stock spindle. Check with In Line Tube they had a nice set up at the
super Chevy show at MIR. 

 

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Message-
From:
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On
Behalf Of Larry Shouse
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 9:42 AM
To: Chevelle List
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front
Suspension - Brake Conversion

 

I'm
getting ready to convert my 66 to disc brakes up front. When changing out the
spindle, do I need to use a spring compressor? Any advice?

 

Thanks,

Larry

Re: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension - Brake Conversion

[Larry Shouse]

Thanks guys for your input. I'll go rent a 
spring compressor at Autozone.
 
Larry

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Rick Schaefer 
  
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List 
  Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 11:10 AM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Front 
  Suspension - Brake Conversion
  
    Absolutely.    You can borrow a compressor from an 
  auto store, the compressed springs have too much stored energy to do 
  without.    It can be done without but its much more 
  dangerous. 
   
   There are several web sites available with complete details 
  & pictures.  A few are listed in the WORKSHOP section at http://links.chevelles.net/links   . 
   
  If you haven't bought the replacement parts yet,  I'd highly 
  recommend MOOG, TRW or DANA parts.    The first time I did 
  mine, I used kit parts that were "no name" I had to do it again 30-40K 
  later.   I believe that some of the kits include the good 
  stuff.  I bought all MOOG replacement items (ball joints, tie rods ) at 
  Oreillys.  They were in stock & reasonably priced. 
     
  Good luck 
  On 5/22/06, Larry 
  Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
  wrote: 
  


I'm getting ready to convert my 66 to disc 
brakes up front. When changing out the spindle, do I need to use a spring 
compressor? Any advice?
 
Thanks,
Larry-- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El 
Camino

Re: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension - Brake Conversion

[Rick Schaefer]

  Absolutely.    You can borrow a compressor from an auto store, the compressed springs have too much stored energy to do without.    It can be done without but its much more dangerous. 
 
 There are several web sites available with complete details & pictures.  A few are listed in the WORKSHOP section at http://links.chevelles.net/links   . 
 
If you haven't bought the replacement parts yet,  I'd highly recommend MOOG, TRW or DANA parts.    The first time I did mine, I used kit parts that were "no name" I had to do it again 30-40K later.   I believe that some of the kits include the good stuff.  I bought all MOOG replacement items (ball joints, tie rods ) at Oreillys.  They were in stock & reasonably priced.

   
Good luck 
On 5/22/06, Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:



I'm getting ready to convert my 66 to disc brakes up front. When changing out the spindle, do I need to use a spring compressor? Any advice?
 
Thanks,
Larry-- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino

Re: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension - Brake Conversion

[Dale]

I would definitely
try to borrow or rent a spring compressor setup.  They can become deadly projectiles
when the lower control arms are dropped



Dale McIntosh 
67 El Camino 
1967 Chevelle Reference CD

http://www.chevellecd.com 
ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 











From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Larry Shouse
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 8:42 AM
To: Chevelle List
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front
Suspension - Brake Conversion



 



I'm getting ready to convert my 66 to disc brakes up front.
When changing out the spindle, do I need to use a spring compressor? Any
advice?





 





Thanks,





Larry

Re: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension - Brake Conversion

[mike f]

Yes, Larry. Be super careful. Compress it down "some"!
to the point where it's loose. Loosen the Castle nut
on the upper Ball Joint. Bang on the spindle and it
will fall off the taper. Finish the loosening and
remove the spring. Immediately un-tension the spring.
Don't leave it in the spring compresser. It's a killer
with that much pressure. 
mikey 

--- Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I'm getting ready to convert my 66 to disc brakes up
> front. When changing out the spindle, do I need to
> use a spring compressor? Any advice?
> 
> Thanks,
> Larry


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Re: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension

[Rick Schaefer]

Fred Aldrich is a retired Chevrolet Chassis engineer.  He helped me
select springs for my 72.   His home page is at
 
http://chevelleengineer.home.comcast.net/ 

Email him for a suggestion.I wanted to lower the rear of my elky
by 1 inch & maintain near stock ride.   His recommendation (MOOG) was
right on.

If you use his recommendation please report back to him with the
results, believe me he will appreciate the acknowledgement.

On Sat, 12 Mar 2005 20:16:01 -0600, Dale <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> 
> RJ,
> 
>  
> 
> I have some info on 69 springs but it's not as detailed as the 67 stuff. 
> Two charts at http://www.chevellestuff.com/69velle/front_springs.htm show
> the (1) "Assembly Code" number and specs and (2) spring used by sprung
> weight â sadly, not very informative for us laymen.  A big block will add
> about 200 lbs over the 350 with all else being equal.
> 
>  
> 
> 
> Dale McIntosh
> 
> 67 El Camino
> 
> 1967 Chevelle Facts CD in progress
> 
> ACES #1709/TC Gold #92
> 
> 
> 
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RJ Winkler
> Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 4:05 PM
> To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
> Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension
> 
>  
> 
> Dale,
> 
> I have a regular 69 chevelle Malibu, no ac, drum brakes, stand. Suspension,
> 350 v8  -RJ Winkler
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale
> Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 3:07 PM
> To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
> Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension
> 
>  
> 
> Yes and no, depends on the year and options involved.  For example, 1967
> shows 25 different front springs for Chevelles, 5 of those for 138xx (SS)
> cars; one each for hardtop and convertible, different spring (but same for
> both) if either have A/C, and a different spring yet for both if F40
> equipped.  Many are listed for small block cars with same options.   A
> standard 13817 (67 SS hardtop) spring coded "AA" is also listed for 15 other
> non-SS Chevelles depending on series/model/suspension/and options.
> 
>  
> 
> Granted most aftermarket companies like Moog, TRW, etc. pare these down to
> just a few sets.  What year are you working on and what equipment (e.g., AC
> or not) will it have when done?
> 
>  
> 
> 
> Dale McIntosh
> 
> 67 El Camino
> 
> 1967 Chevelle Facts CD in progress
> 
> ACES #1709/TC Gold #92
> 
> 
> 
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RJ Winkler
> Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 11:44 AM
> To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
> Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension
> 
>  
> 
> Hey Guys,
> 
> Quick question, does anyone know the difference between big
> block and small block front springs?  Later on I want to convert to the big
> block but don't really want to buy different springs if I don't have to. 
> Would it hurt to use big block springs with a 350 and then later on change
> over to a new engine?  Thanks âRJ Winkler


-- 
Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino

RE: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension

[Dale]

RJ,

 

I have some info on 69 springs but it’s
not as detailed as the 67 stuff.  Two charts at http://www.chevellestuff.com/69velle/front_springs.htm
show the (1) “Assembly Code” number and specs and (2) spring used
by sprung weight – sadly, not very informative for us laymen.  A big
block will add about 200 lbs over the 350 with all else being equal.

 



Dale McIntosh

67 El Camino

1967 Chevelle
Facts CD in progress

ACES #1709/TC
Gold #92











From:
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of RJ Winkler
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005
4:05 PM
To: 'The
 Chevelle Mailing List'
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Front
Suspension



 

Dale,

I have a regular 69 chevelle Malibu, no ac, drum
brakes, stand. Suspension, 350 v8  -RJ Winkler

 









From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Dale
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005
3:07 PM
To: 'The
 Chevelle Mailing List'
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Front
Suspension



 

Yes and no, depends on the year and
options involved.  For example, 1967 shows 25 different front springs for
Chevelles, 5 of those for 138xx (SS) cars; one each for hardtop and convertible,
different spring (but same for both) if either have A/C, and a different spring
yet for both if F40 equipped.  Many are listed for small block cars with
same options.   A standard 13817 (67 SS hardtop) spring coded
“AA” is also listed for 15 other non-SS Chevelles depending on
series/model/suspension/and options.

 

Granted most aftermarket companies like
Moog, TRW, etc. pare these down to just a few sets.  What year are you
working on and what equipment (e.g., AC or not) will it have when done?

 



Dale McIntosh

67 El Camino

1967 Chevelle
Facts CD in progress

ACES #1709/TC
Gold #92











From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of RJ Winkler
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005
11:44 AM
To: 'The
 Chevelle Mailing List'
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front
Suspension



 

Hey Guys,

   
Quick question, does anyone know the difference between big block and small
block front springs?  Later on I want to convert to the big block but
don’t really want to buy different springs if I don’t have to.
 Would it hurt to use big block springs with a 350 and then later on
change over to a new engine?  Thanks –RJ Winkler

RE: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension

[RJ Winkler]

Dale,

I have a regular 69 chevelle Malibu, no ac, drum
brakes, stand. Suspension, 350 v8  -RJ Winkler

 









From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Dale
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005
3:07 PM
To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Front
Suspension



 

Yes and no, depends on the year and
options involved.  For example, 1967 shows 25 different front springs for
Chevelles, 5 of those for 138xx (SS) cars; one each for hardtop and
convertible, different spring (but same for both) if either have A/C, and a different
spring yet for both if F40 equipped.  Many are listed for small block cars
with same options.   A standard 13817 (67 SS hardtop) spring coded
“AA” is also listed for 15 other non-SS Chevelles depending on
series/model/suspension/and options.

 

Granted most aftermarket companies like
Moog, TRW, etc. pare these down to just a few sets.  What year are you
working on and what equipment (e.g., AC or not) will it have when done?

 



Dale McIntosh

67 El Camino

1967 Chevelle
Facts CD in progress

ACES #1709/TC
Gold #92











From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of RJ Winkler
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005
11:44 AM
To: 'The
 Chevelle Mailing List'
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front
Suspension



 

Hey Guys,

   
Quick question, does anyone know the difference between big block and small
block front springs?  Later on I want to convert to the big block but
don’t really want to buy different springs if I don’t have to.
 Would it hurt to use big block springs with a 350 and then later on
change over to a new engine?  Thanks –RJ Winkler

RE: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension

[Dale]

Yes and no, depends on the year and
options involved.  For example, 1967 shows 25 different front springs for
Chevelles, 5 of those for 138xx (SS) cars; one each for hardtop and
convertible, different spring (but same for both) if either have A/C, and a
different spring yet for both if F40 equipped.  Many are listed for small
block cars with same options.   A standard 13817 (67 SS hardtop)
spring coded “AA” is also listed for 15 other non-SS Chevelles
depending on series/model/suspension/and options.

 

Granted most aftermarket companies like
Moog, TRW, etc. pare these down to just a few sets.  What year are you
working on and what equipment (e.g., AC or not) will it have when done?

 



Dale McIntosh

67 El Camino

1967 Chevelle
Facts CD in progress

ACES #1709/TC
Gold #92











From:
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of RJ Winkler
Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005
11:44 AM
To: 'The
 Chevelle Mailing List'
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front
Suspension



 

Hey Guys,

   
Quick question, does anyone know the difference between big block and small
block front springs?  Later on I want to convert to the big block but
don’t really want to buy different springs if I don’t have to.
 Would it hurt to use big block springs with a 350 and then later on
change over to a new engine?  Thanks –RJ Winkler

Re: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension

[Zieg72]

The front will sit high with the SB in it and BB 
springs.  It will align though.

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  RJ 
  Winkler 
  To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' 
  
  Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 11:43 
  AM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] Front 
  Suspension
  
  
  Hey 
  Guys,
      
  Quick question, does anyone know the difference between big block and small 
  block front springs?  Later on I want to convert to the big block but 
  don’t really want to buy different springs if I don’t have to.  Would it 
  hurt to use big block springs with a 350 and then later on change over to a 
  new engine?  Thanks –RJ Winkler
  
  

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RE: Re:[Chevelle-list] Front Suspension HELP [edited]

[John Nasta]

The big problem is that many auto parts stores use Triad cataloguing, which
only goes back to 1968. I don't carry those parts myself, so I don't have
any listings on them.

John Nasta



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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 2:39 PM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: Re:[Chevelle-list] Front Suspension HELP [edited]

I always thought 64 to 72 A-body brake parts would interchange,with few
exceptions.
Clint Hooper
H&H Custom,owner
LT5 Registry Director
http://www.LT5Registry.net/
ACES #1650
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
- Original Message -
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

 Is it really true that nobody out there knows for sure if 68 front
suspension parts (upper and lower a-arms and spindles) will fit on a 65 ??
Thanks !
André

Re: Re:[Chevelle-list] Front Suspension HELP [edited]

[Clint Hooper]

I always thought 64 to 72 A-body brake parts would interchange,with few
exceptions.
Clint Hooper
H&H Custom,owner
LT5 Registry Director
http://www.LT5Registry.net/
ACES #1650
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
- Original Message - 
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

 Is it really true that nobody out there knows for sure if 68 front
suspension parts (upper and lower a-arms and spindles) will fit on a 65 ??
Thanks !
André

Re: Re:[Chevelle-list] Front Suspension HELP

[Clint Hooper]

I always thought 64 to 72 A-body parts would interchange,with few
exceptions.
Clint Hooper
H&H Custom,owner
LT5 Registry Director
http://www.LT5Registry.net/
ACES #1650
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
- Original Message - 
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>


Is it really true that nobody out there knows for sure if 68 front
suspension parts (upper and lower a-arms and spindles) will fit on a 65 ??

Thanks !
André

RE: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension HELP

[gene . nusbaum]

My experience has been that the only physical difference is that some come with oval 
bushings and some with round bushings on the lowers.  Not sure exactly why, could have 
been big vs. small block.  I've interchanged parts for those years without problems.

My 2 cents.
Gene


> Part number-wise, according to my GM parts book:
> Group 6.168 ARM ASSY-STRUT, Steering Knuckle Upper and Lower Control Arm
> Assy.
> 64-72 3974217 L.H. upper
>   3887062 R.H. upper
> 
> 64-70
> 71-72 wagon
> 71-72 (400 w/4bc,454) 3990509 L.H. lower
>   3990510 R.H. lower
> 
> 70-71 (exc. 396,400 w/4bc,454)  3967769 L.H. lower
> 3967770 R.H. lower
> 
> 72 (exc. 396,400 w/4bc,454)  6263617 L.H. lower
>  6263618 R.H. lower
> 
> Apparently, for some reason the 70-71 and 72 lower arms are different for a
> small block car. (?)
> 
> Dale McIntosh
> TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41
> GR8PMKN FOR SALE
> DalesPlace  My 67 SS and 67 El Camino
> ChevelleStuff  Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles
> MidwestChevelles  Midwest Chevelle Show Information
> 
> 
> 
> 

RE: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension HELP

[Dale McIntosh]

Part number-wise, according to my GM parts book:
Group 6.168 ARM ASSY-STRUT, Steering Knuckle Upper and Lower Control Arm
Assy.
64-72 3974217 L.H. upper
  3887062 R.H. upper

64-70
71-72 wagon
71-72 (400 w/4bc,454) 3990509 L.H. lower
  3990510 R.H. lower

70-71 (exc. 396,400 w/4bc,454)  3967769 L.H. lower
3967770 R.H. lower

72 (exc. 396,400 w/4bc,454)  6263617 L.H. lower
 6263618 R.H. lower

Apparently, for some reason the 70-71 and 72 lower arms are different for a
small block car. (?)

Dale McIntosh
TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41
GR8PMKN FOR SALE
DalesPlace  My 67 SS and 67 El Camino
ChevelleStuff  Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles
MidwestChevelles  Midwest Chevelle Show Information

RE: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension HELP

[[EMAIL PROTECTED]]

Ed, Herb and Pete

Thanks Guys, it looks like they will fit then even if they maybe arent 100% correct 
bushing-wise.

thanks !

André

> > From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >> 65 and 68 don't interchange.  According to Global West 64-67 interchange and
> > 68-72 interchange.
>
> > From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Hi André,
> >
> > 65 and 68 don't interchange.  According to Global West 64-67 interchange and
> > 68-72 interchange.
>
> In addition to Global West this web page seems pretty accurate:
> 
>  (Check the links)
> A Hollanders interchange book is helpful but doesn't get into "trick" swaps.
>
> I think the guy in Sweden can use the A-arms, steering box(but maybe not Pitman 
> arm), sway bar, and tierods.
> I thnk the other bits become 64-67 vs 68-72.
>
> Pete Geurds
> Douglassville, PA
>
>
>

RE: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension HELP

[chevelle292wagon]

> From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> 65 and 68 don't interchange.  According to Global West 64-67 interchange and
> 68-72 interchange.

> From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Hi André,
> 
> 65 and 68 don't interchange.  According to Global West 64-67 interchange and
> 68-72 interchange.

In addition to Global West this web page seems pretty accurate:

 (Check the links)
A Hollanders interchange book is helpful but doesn't get into "trick" swaps.

I think the guy in Sweden can use the A-arms, steering box(but maybe not Pitman arm), 
sway bar, and tierods. 
I thnk the other bits become 64-67 vs 68-72.

Pete Geurds
Douglassville, PA

RE: [Chevelle-list] Front Suspension HELP

[Herb Lumpp]

Hi André,

65 and 68 don't interchange.  According to Global West 64-67 interchange and
68-72 interchange.

Herb Lumpp
http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm


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Thanks alot Brian,
I have already sold the axle so that is ok.

is it really true that nowbody out there knows for sure if 68 front
suspension parts (upper and lower a-arms and spindles) will fit on a 65 ??

Thanks !
André

> Andre, I can't say if it will fit, however, '65 axle housings are 1 inch
> narrower than that on a '68. Hope this helps.
>  > Brian '71 Malibu
>
>
> >From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >To: "QTLopez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,"Chevelle-list"
> ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Subject: Re:[Chevelle-list] Front Suspension HELP
> >Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 14:02:20 +0200
> >
> >Hi All,
> >
> >I have been contacted by a guy in Sweden who wants to buy my front
> >suspension and the rear Koni's and rear trailing arms.
> >
> >Now the big Q... will my 1968 parts fit on his 1965 Chevelle??
> >
> >Ciao
> >André
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> >
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[[EMAIL PROTECTED]]

Thanks alot Brian,
I have already sold the axle so that is ok.

is it really true that nowbody out there knows for sure if 68 front suspension parts 
(upper and lower a-arms and spindles) will fit on a 65 ??

Thanks !
André

> Andre, I can't say if it will fit, however, '65 axle housings are 1 inch
> narrower than that on a '68. Hope this helps.
> 
> Brian '71 Malibu
>
>
> >From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >To: "QTLopez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,"Chevelle-list"
> ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Subject: Re:[Chevelle-list] Front Suspension HELP
> >Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 14:02:20 +0200
> >
> >Hi All,
> >
> >I have been contacted by a guy in Sweden who wants to buy my front
> >suspension and the rear Koni's and rear trailing arms.
> >
> >Now the big Q... will my 1968 parts fit on his 1965 Chevelle??
> >
> >Ciao
> >André
> >
> >
> >
> >
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[Brian Knight]

Andre, I can't say if it will fit, however, '65 axle housings are 1 inch 
narrower than that on a '68. Hope this helps.

Brian '71 Malibu

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Hi All,
I have been contacted by a guy in Sweden who wants to buy my front 
suspension and the rear Koni's and rear trailing arms.

Now the big Q... will my 1968 parts fit on his 1965 Chevelle??
Ciao
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Hi All,

I have been contacted by a guy in Sweden who wants to buy my front suspension and the 
rear Koni's and rear trailing arms.

Now the big Q... will my 1968 parts fit on his 1965 Chevelle??

Ciao
André

RE: [Chevelle-list] Front suspension done

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Please! Show me the pics!!

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Hi all,

I have some pictures of the corvette front end installation in my
Chevelle and also one picture of four autometers where the radio once
resided.
If you want to see them drop me a line offline and I'll send them to you
from my office (faster line)

Full Revs!!!
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Front suspension done

[Jason Fiegel]

hello, I would like to see the pics, thanks
Jason

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Hi all,

I have some pictures of the corvette front end installation in my
Chevelle and also one picture of four autometers where the radio once
resided.
If you want to see them drop me a line offline and I'll send them to you
from my office (faster line)

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Re: [Chevelle-list] Front suspension done

[Kent Lewis]

Andre,

  I would like to see the pictures.  You can send them to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Thanks.

Kent
'68 Malibu ZZ502/502
ACES #5102


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Hi all,

I have some pictures of the corvette front end installation in my
Chevelle and also one picture of four autometers where the radio once
resided.
If you want to see them drop me a line offline and I'll send them to you
from my office (faster line)

Full Revs!!!
:o)
André

RE: [Chevelle-list] Front suspension done

[Tigergutt]

Hi all,

I have some pictures of the corvette front end installation in my
Chevelle and also one picture of four autometers where the radio once
resided.
If you want to see them drop me a line offline and I'll send them to you
from my office (faster line)

Full Revs!!!
:o)
André

RE: [Chevelle-List] front suspension

[tigergutt]

Michael,

I'll buy the parts and some 20" billet wheels that fits just right so 
if its 7/16" and the wheels doesnt fit my lawyeer will contact you !!!

Of course I'm just kidding and I just wanted to thank everybody for all 
the info.

:) André

> If you go with the swap to tall spindles it does widen your front stan
ce.  I 
> belive it does so by like 3/8" on both sides but dont hold me to that 
number 
> that is just off the top of my head.
> Michael
> 
> >From: "Brad Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] front suspension
> >Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:14:25 -0700
> >
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] front suspension
> > >
> > > I could need some info on 12" disc brakes and tall spindles.
> > > How much better is this setup than the standard parts
> > > which are the cars I could take them from ?
> >
> >The 12" tall spindle setup will not necessarily stop you any better t
han
> >the four piston disc brake setup.  Are you having troubles with the 4
> >piston calipers (sucking air, leaking calipers, too expensive to
> >maintain), or do you want improved handling?  If not, then stick with
> >your stock four piston setup.  This setup is "rare" and better to lea
ve
> >with a car if you are interested in collector value.  But if this doe
s
> >not concern you, I bet you could sell the setup and pay for the swap.
> >
> > > What parts to take, rotors and spindles or would I need
> > > control arms as well ??
> >
> >You can find lots of info here:
> >http://www.globalwest.net/1964-72%
20disc_brake_conversion_informatio.htm
> >https://www.hotchkis.net/frames/instructions.htm
> >http://www.hotrod.com/ (Car Tech -> Tech Articles -> Suspension
> >Upgrades)
> >
> >You do not "need" the upper control arms, but you can't get a decent
> >alignment without them.  If you like going through tires, no problem.
  I
> >swapped to the replacement upper A-Arms after going through the first
> >set of $250/ea tires in the front from uneven wear.
> >
> > > would I need to redrill the rotors to 4,75"
> > > will my 1968 4 piston calipers fit on the spindle or would I need 
to
> > > make a bracket ?
> >
> >I think the two cannot be used together.  If you go to the taller
> >spindles, you will be using the floating single piston caliper, and n
ot
> >your four piston setup.  Either way, you should not need to redrill
> >anything, as the rotors all use the same bolt spacing.
> >
> > > I heard that this will lower the car 1", but will front track
> > > be wider or narrower ???
> >
> >I'm not sure if there is a difference in width.  I would expect it wo
uld
> >be very close to the same, but it could be off by a little.
> >
> >Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
> >'66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-
speed   | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs
> >'67 Chevelle| ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes
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Re: [Chevelle-List] front suspension

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> > would I need to redrill the rotors to 4,75"
>
> Either way, you should not need to redrill anything,
> as the rotors all use the same bolt spacing.

That's not entirely accurate.  When I did the 12" rotor swap, the donor car
I used was an '87 Pontiac station wagon and the rotors had a 5" bolt
spacing.  The only place I was able to find that would redrill the rotors
was a German car repair shop.  Imagine that!

cYa-

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RE: [Chevelle-List] front suspension

[Michael Ishee]

If you go with the swap to tall spindles it does widen your front stance.  I 
belive it does so by like 3/8" on both sides but dont hold me to that number 
that is just off the top of my head.
Michael

>From: "Brad Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] front suspension
>Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:14:25 -0700
>
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] front suspension
> >
> > I could need some info on 12" disc brakes and tall spindles.
> > How much better is this setup than the standard parts
> > which are the cars I could take them from ?
>
>The 12" tall spindle setup will not necessarily stop you any better than
>the four piston disc brake setup.  Are you having troubles with the 4
>piston calipers (sucking air, leaking calipers, too expensive to
>maintain), or do you want improved handling?  If not, then stick with
>your stock four piston setup.  This setup is "rare" and better to leave
>with a car if you are interested in collector value.  But if this does
>not concern you, I bet you could sell the setup and pay for the swap.
>
> > What parts to take, rotors and spindles or would I need
> > control arms as well ??
>
>You can find lots of info here:
>http://www.globalwest.net/1964-72%20disc_brake_conversion_informatio.htm
>https://www.hotchkis.net/frames/instructions.htm
>http://www.hotrod.com/ (Car Tech -> Tech Articles -> Suspension
>Upgrades)
>
>You do not "need" the upper control arms, but you can't get a decent
>alignment without them.  If you like going through tires, no problem.  I
>swapped to the replacement upper A-Arms after going through the first
>set of $250/ea tires in the front from uneven wear.
>
> > would I need to redrill the rotors to 4,75"
> > will my 1968 4 piston calipers fit on the spindle or would I need to
> > make a bracket ?
>
>I think the two cannot be used together.  If you go to the taller
>spindles, you will be using the floating single piston caliper, and not
>your four piston setup.  Either way, you should not need to redrill
>anything, as the rotors all use the same bolt spacing.
>
> > I heard that this will lower the car 1", but will front track
> > be wider or narrower ???
>
>I'm not sure if there is a difference in width.  I would expect it would
>be very close to the same, but it could be off by a little.
>
>Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
>'66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-speed   | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs
>'67 Chevelle| ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes
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[Brad Waller]

> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] front suspension
> 
> I could need some info on 12" disc brakes and tall spindles.
> How much better is this setup than the standard parts
> which are the cars I could take them from ?

The 12" tall spindle setup will not necessarily stop you any better than
the four piston disc brake setup.  Are you having troubles with the 4
piston calipers (sucking air, leaking calipers, too expensive to
maintain), or do you want improved handling?  If not, then stick with
your stock four piston setup.  This setup is "rare" and better to leave
with a car if you are interested in collector value.  But if this does
not concern you, I bet you could sell the setup and pay for the swap.

> What parts to take, rotors and spindles or would I need 
> control arms as well ??  

You can find lots of info here:
http://www.globalwest.net/1964-72%20disc_brake_conversion_informatio.htm
https://www.hotchkis.net/frames/instructions.htm
http://www.hotrod.com/ (Car Tech -> Tech Articles -> Suspension
Upgrades)

You do not "need" the upper control arms, but you can't get a decent
alignment without them.  If you like going through tires, no problem.  I
swapped to the replacement upper A-Arms after going through the first
set of $250/ea tires in the front from uneven wear.
 
> would I need to redrill the rotors to 4,75"
> will my 1968 4 piston calipers fit on the spindle or would I need to 
> make a bracket ?

I think the two cannot be used together.  If you go to the taller
spindles, you will be using the floating single piston caliper, and not
your four piston setup.  Either way, you should not need to redrill
anything, as the rotors all use the same bolt spacing.

> I heard that this will lower the car 1", but will front track 
> be wider or narrower ??? 

I'm not sure if there is a difference in width.  I would expect it would
be very close to the same, but it could be off by a little.

Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
'66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-speed   | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs
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Re: Re: [Chevelle-List] front suspension

[richard a schaefer]

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
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Re: [Chevelle-List] front suspension

[tigergutt]

Hi Guys,


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
which are the cars I could take them from ?
What parts to take, rotors and spindles or would I need control arms as 
well ?? 
would I need to redrill the rotors to 4,75"
will my 1968 4 piston calipers fit on the spindle or would I need to 
make a bracket ?
I heard that this will lower the car 1", but will front track be wider 
or narrower ??? 
Thanks !

André


> Thanks Rick!
> 
> Yea, I'm not worried about the number hours, and to some extent not th
e price either.  After all these years, what's a few more hours and a fe
w more dollars... :-
)   However, I'm really ready for this project to be done so I can enjoy
 driving it for a change.
> 
> I'll definately check out Fred's site.
> take care,
> 
> rick schaefer wrote:
> 
> > mike
> >A tall spindle disc brake swap will drop your front end just over
 an inch.   Its a lot of work, but from the shape of your chevelle-
 I can tell work never bothered you.
> >
> >Or, find Fred Aldrichs web site -
 he is a retired GM suspension engineer.  Email him the details of what 
you have and what you want.  He'll come back with an off the shelf sprin
g recommendation.  I wanted to drop the rear of my elky to match the 1" 
drop in front, and his recommendation was right on.  He also has a 69 el
 camino.  FYI -
 freds site is listed at   http://links.chevelles.net/links  in the Work
Shop area and then under the suspension link.
> >
> > -- Michael Pell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> >
> > From: Michael Pell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: ChevelleList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Subject: [Chevelle-List] Lowering the front end on my '69
> > Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 19:38:50 -0500
> >
> > My '69 sits too high in the front.  I have new set of TRW  OEM
> > replacement BBC springs, and yes a BBC engine.  I've really not
> > lightened the front end much, but I have a FG hood, aluminum intake 
and
> > aluminum radiator.  Everything else is pretty much stock.
> >
> > Any suggestions on how I could lower this 1"-
2" ?  Properly?   I cut a
> > coil off my existing springs, and it dropped too far to be driveable
> > (tires hit inner fenders, header nearly on the ground,etc).
> >
> > I do have a new set of SBC springs, but I wonder if they would be
> > appropriate.  I guess it's only labor to install them and see.
> > Although I hate to do it.  It's all I can do to compress a spring wi
th 2
> >
> > hands, set it in place, push up the lower aframe with one foot, and 
put
> > the ball joint nut on with my other foot  And not pop a vein in 
the
> > process.  :-)
> >
> > Thanks for any suggestions...
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Re: [Chevelle-List] front suspension

[Lola Ehrhart]

Title: Re: [Chevelle-List] front suspension 



on 1/25/02 9:34 PM, Rodney. at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Well, like I said, I did it in the backyard.  I had a very limited selection of tools :)  The only tool I had to buy though was a ball joint seperator (for the one that wasn't broken :) ) and I borrowed spring compressors from a friend.  It took me about 3 whole days including the time that the a-arms were at the Napa machine shop having the bushings pressed in.  This was my very first big project on any car ever, so it went pretty slow.  I finally called a friend over to help me get the front springs back in and raise the lower control arms.  Drove it over to the shop to get it aligned and it was done.  It definitely took a lot of muscle to get the spindles off.  I remember letting a few words fly that day. :)  It sure felt good though when I was done knowing I did it myself. 
 
 
Then about a year later I decided to put the front discs on :)   That time I was at my friend's house and had access to air tools, a/c in the garage, any tool I could imagine, etc.  It went a lot faster that day :)
 
 
Rodney. 
71 Chevelle
Phoenix, AZ
 
 
 
 


hi.did you rebuild the frontend yourself if so how long didit take howdifficult wasit . 


thanks rodney soundslike ishould wait for along weekend

Re: [Chevelle-List] front suspension

[Rodney.]

Title: Re: [Chevelle-List] front suspension (pics)



Well, like I said, I did it in the backyard.  
I had a very limited selection of tools :)  The only tool I had to buy 
though was a ball joint seperator (for the one that wasn't broken :) ) and I 
borrowed spring compressors from a friend.  It took me about 3 whole 
days including the time that the a-arms were at the Napa machine shop having the 
bushings pressed in.  This was my very first big project on any car ever, 
so it went pretty slow.  I finally called a friend over to help me get 
the front springs back in and raise the lower control arms.  Drove it 
over to the shop to get it aligned and it was done.  It definitely took a 
lot of muscle to get the spindles off.  I remember letting a few words fly 
that day. :)  It sure felt good though when I was done knowing I did it 
myself. 
 
 
Then about a year later I decided to put 
the front discs on :)   That time I was at my friend's house and 
had access to air tools, a/c in the garage, any tool I could imagine, 
etc.  It went a lot faster that day :)
 
 
Rodney. 
71 Chevelle
Phoenix, AZ
 
 
 
 
hi.did 
  you rebuild the frontend yourself if so how long didit take howdifficult wasit 
  . 

Re: [Chevelle-List] front suspension (pics)

[Lola Ehrhart]

Title: Re: [Chevelle-List] front suspension (pics)



on 1/25/02 8:14 PM, Rodney. at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Kevin, 

I just realized, I think you were talking to Jason when you said you saw the before pics.   I wondered where and how you could have seen my pics :)  
 
Rodney. 
 
 
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Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] front suspension 

Hey Rodney, 
 
I would love to see how your Car turned out..  I looked at the page and I see the before pics..  where are the after pics?
 
Once everything is a done deal on my Chevelle, I will post pics..  Your car looked great compared to mine..  just wait and see...
 
Kevin
 
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Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 7:55 PM
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Isn't it awesome?  I couldn't believe how much better my car handled after rebuilding the front end.  The only thing better than that was when I switched to 12" front discs :) (Couldn't afford to do both at the same time) 
 
 
Rodney. 
71 Chevelle
Phoenix, AZ 
 
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OH NO YOU DON'T... We're not starting this thread again... If anyone replies to this post about how people don't know how to unsubscribe, I may unsubscribe myself...(empty threat)   
Just to keep the list on topic I'd like to announce that I've finished my biggest project yet.  The suspension on my '69 El Camino now has new bushings, ball joints, tie rods, springs,and shocks, both front and rear. 

It drives like a dream.  Now I just need to replace the body bushings and it will be solid! 

I should have some project photos up on my site very soon. 

JM 
www.angelfire.com/retro/project-69 

 

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[Lola Ehrhart]

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on 1/25/02 8:14 PM, Rodney. at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Kevin, 

I just realized, I think you were talking to Jason when you said you saw the before pics.   I wondered where and how you could have seen my pics :)  
 
Rodney. 
 
 
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Hey Rodney, 
 
I would love to see how your Car turned out..  I looked at the page and I see the before pics..  where are the after pics?
 
Once everything is a done deal on my Chevelle, I will post pics..  Your car looked great compared to mine..  just wait and see...
 
Kevin
 
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rodney.
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 7:55 PM
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Isn't it awesome?  I couldn't believe how much better my car handled after rebuilding the front end.  The only thing better than that was when I switched to 12" front discs :) (Couldn't afford to do both at the same time) 
 
 
Rodney. 
71 Chevelle
Phoenix, AZ 
 
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From: Morris, Jason   
To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' 
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OH NO YOU DON'T... We're not starting this thread again... If anyone replies to this post about how people don't know how to unsubscribe, I may unsubscribe myself...(empty threat)   
Just to keep the list on topic I'd like to announce that I've finished my biggest project yet.  The suspension on my '69 El Camino now has new bushings, ball joints, tie rods, springs,and shocks, both front and rear. 

It drives like a dream.  Now I just need to replace the body bushings and it will be solid! 

I should have some project photos up on my site very soon. 

JM 
www.angelfire.com/retro/project-69 

 


hi.did you rebuild the frontend yourself if so how long didit take howdifficult wasit .

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[Rodney.]

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Kevin, 
I just realized, I think you were talking to Jason when you said you 
saw the before pics.   I wondered where and how you could have seen my 
pics :)  
 
Rodney. 
 
 

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Kevin M. 
  Bowman 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 6:09 
  PM
  Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] front 
  suspension 
  
  Hey 
  Rodney, 
   
  I 
  would love to see how your Car turned out..  I looked at the page and I 
  see the before pics..  where are the after pics?
   
  Once 
  everything is a done deal on my Chevelle, I will post pics..  Your car 
  looked great compared to mine..  just wait and see...
   
  Kevin
   
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  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of 
  Rodney.Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 7:55 PMTo: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] front 
  suspension 
  Isn't it awesome?  I couldn't believe how 
  much better my car handled after rebuilding the front end.  The only 
  thing better than that was when I switched to 12" front discs 
  :) (Couldn't afford to do both at the same time) 
  
   
   
  Rodney. 
  71 Chevelle
  Phoenix, AZ 
   
  
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To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' 

Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 4:05 
PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] 
chevellelist -unsubscribe

OH NO YOU DON'T... We're not 
starting this thread again... If anyone replies to this post about how 
people don't know how to unsubscribe, I may unsubscribe myself...(empty 
threat)   

  Just to keep the list on topic 
  I'd like to announce that I've finished my biggest project yet.  The 
  suspension on my '69 El Camino now has new bushings, ball joints, tie 
  rods, springs,and shocks, both front and rear.
  It drives like a dream.  Now 
  I just need to replace the body bushings and it will be solid! 
  I should have some project photos 
  up on my site very soon. 
  JM www.angelfire.com/retro/project-69 
   

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[Rodney.]

Title: RE: [Chevelle-List] chevellelist -unsubscribe



I had my site on xoom.com which switched to 
nbci.com which closed the free web server... so I just haven't got off my 
butt to put my pics up anywhere :)   Maybe I'll just make a directory 
of my sister's website... I'll let you know if I put them up. 
 
Oh wait, you know what, I did an abreviated version 
of my site at school as a project once a year or so ago... looks like it's still 
there.  The links might not all work, I haven't touched it since that 
class.. but you can see some pics   http://gecko.gc.maricopa.edu/~rrstalna/
 
 
Rodney. 
71 Chevelle
Phoenix, AZ 
 
- Original Message - 

  From: 
  Kevin M. 
  Bowman 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  
  Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 6:09 
  PM
  Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] front 
  suspension 
  
  Hey 
  Rodney, 
   
  I 
  would love to see how your Car turned out..  I looked at the page and I 
  see the before pics..  where are the after pics?
   
  Once 
  everything is a done deal on my Chevelle, I will post pics..  Your car 
  looked great compared to mine..  just wait and see...
   
  Kevin
   
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  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of 
  Rodney.Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 7:55 PMTo: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] front 
  suspension 
  Isn't it awesome?  I couldn't believe how 
  much better my car handled after rebuilding the front end.  The only 
  thing better than that was when I switched to 12" front discs 
  :) (Couldn't afford to do both at the same time) 
  
   
   
  Rodney. 
  71 Chevelle
  Phoenix, AZ 
   
  
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OH NO YOU DON'T... We're not 
starting this thread again... If anyone replies to this post about how 
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threat)   

  Just to keep the list on topic 
  I'd like to announce that I've finished my biggest project yet.  The 
  suspension on my '69 El Camino now has new bushings, ball joints, tie 
  rods, springs,and shocks, both front and rear.
  It drives like a dream.  Now 
  I just need to replace the body bushings and it will be solid! 
  I should have some project photos 
  up on my site very soon. 
  JM www.angelfire.com/retro/project-69 
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Hey 
Rodney, 
 
I 
would love to see how your Car turned out..  I looked at the page and I see 
the before pics..  where are the after pics?
 
Once 
everything is a done deal on my Chevelle, I will post pics..  Your car 
looked great compared to mine..  just wait and see...
 
Kevin
 
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of 
Rodney.Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 7:55 PMTo: 
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suspension 
Isn't it awesome?  I couldn't believe how much 
better my car handled after rebuilding the front end.  The only thing 
better than that was when I switched to 12" front discs 
:) (Couldn't afford to do both at the same time) 

 
 
Rodney. 
71 Chevelle
Phoenix, AZ 
 

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Just to keep the list on topic I'd 
like to announce that I've finished my biggest project yet.  The 
suspension on my '69 El Camino now has new bushings, ball joints, tie rods, 
springs,and shocks, both front and rear.
It drives like a dream.  Now I 
just need to replace the body bushings and it will be solid! 
I should have some project photos 
up on my site very soon. 
JM www.angelfire.com/retro/project-69 
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[Rodney.]

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Isn't it awesome?  I couldn't believe how much 
better my car handled after rebuilding the front end.  The only thing 
better than that was when I switched to 12" front discs 
:) (Couldn't afford to do both at the same time) 

 
 
Rodney. 
71 Chevelle
Phoenix, AZ 
 

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  OH NO YOU DON'T... We're not starting 
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  know how to unsubscribe, I may unsubscribe myself...(empty threat)   
  
  
Just to keep the list on topic I'd 
like to announce that I've finished my biggest project yet.  The 
suspension on my '69 El Camino now has new bushings, ball joints, tie rods, 
springs,and shocks, both front and rear.
It drives like a dream.  Now I 
just need to replace the body bushings and it will be solid! 
I should have some project photos 
up on my site very soon. 
JM www.angelfire.com/retro/project-69 
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