Re: [Chevelle-list] Chassis and steering options
I have an AGR box. I'm very happy with it. Keith If anyone else is running another good box,maybe they can post the info. Herb? Keith? Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dan Mascheck mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I ordered the GW setup. I know there is better, but they gave me a $600 discount..I have checked into the ATX spindles, but they are not ready for sale, and..I would have to upgrade my mags. Too much for one time! I'm not quite as rich as you are Clint..GRIN. The ATX spindles will run close to $800 a piece, plus I would still need to upgrade the A arms! Oh well.I can cry later. I also found out I need to upgrade to a 12:1 steering box. Any suggestions on who to get it from or get my old one reworked. Plus some mods on my rear axle for the upgraded Wilwood rear brakes. You were correct, about their being some sharp folks on Lateral G. Thanks for the recommendation. Dan From: Dan Mascheck [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Chassis and steering options Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2005 08:29:59 -0600 I'll be calling them Monday!! Thanks!! Dan _ From: Fred Dowaliby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 8:58 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Chassis and steering options Dan, I'm also using an AGR box and so far so good, except it does squeal when I reach the limit of its span. I got mine from Summit. Fred On Nov 23, 2005, at 6:26 PM, Herb Lumpp wrote: Dan, I have an AGR box on my El and so far it's been flawless. Here's AGR's web page http://www.agrperformance.com/ and another good thing, Summit sells AGR so when you find the part number for your application, go to Summit and get a lower price. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 3:36 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Chassis and steering options According to a post I just read on Pro-Touring.com,the ATS spindles were quoted at $625/pair for a 1st Gen F-body. I emailed the builders to give me a price quote on a A-body spindles.(basically the same thing) What's keeping me from buying a pair now is the fact I would have to sell my Baer C4 Vette brakes and buy C5 or C6 stuff. I'll probably wait till the new Z06 brake parts become more readily available and then do it all at one time. My recommendation for a good steering box would be AGR out of the Dallas area. Maybe someone can post their contact information as I can't seem to find their business card,right now. If anyone else is running another good box,maybe they can post the info. Herb? Keith? Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dan Mascheck I ordered the GW setup. I know there is better, but they gave me a $600 discount..I have checked into the ATX spindles, but they are not ready for sale, and..I would have to upgrade my mags. Too much for one time! I'm not quite as rich as you are Clint..GRIN. The ATX spindles will run close to $800 a piece, plus I would still need to upgrade the A arms! Oh well.I can cry later. I also found out I need to upgrade to a 12:1 steering box. Any suggestions on who to get it from or get my old one reworked. Plus some mods on my rear axle for the upgraded Wilwood rear brakes. You were correct, about their being some sharp folks on Lateral G. Thanks for the recommendation. Dan ___ Chevelle-list mailing list Chevelle-list@chevelles.net http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net
RE: [Chevelle-list] Chassis and steering options
Clint, Ill call AGR Monday. I have had too many positive comments about them online. I also like the idea they are in Texas. Flaming River is higher priced. What I was talking about was that Summit could not sell the product for the same price or less than what Flaming River showed online! Surprised me! Flaming River must have a poor dealer network. I also called some local folks in the Houston area that are dealers. The prices they quoted were all over the place. Some, actually cheaper than Summit and Flaming River. The problem was none have the items in stock and Im sure there would be other hidden costs like freight. The only problem with AGR is taxes, being in state and freight. I looked at Flaming River for a tilt column. I also looked at Ididit, they didnt seem to have everything I needed. I was thinking about a telescoping tilt wheel, but then decided to get the plain tilt wheel. Im planning on getting the cruise control as well! Do you know of someone with a better Tilt Column? I need to decide before Monday! Dan Mascheck Wharton, TX From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 5:48 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Chassis and steering options I'm surprised the Flaming River box was cheaper. I talked to both reps at the Goodguys shows last months. AGR quoted me $320 for their 12.7:1 box and FR wanted almost $500 for their variable ratio box. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dan Mascheck Clint I ended up getting everything, from tilt steering, to the box from Flaming River. They have a new 12:1 box. Summit sells AGR. I was surprised that Summit sells Flaming River, but Flaming River was cheaper direct. I called Summit and they thought they could meet or beat the price. He put me on hold, and..the Summit Rep said he could not meet the price!! STRANGE! I went with Flaming River to make sure all items matched! The ATX spindles were higher priced than $625, when I called them for an A-body spindle, plusthey were not available and wouldnt be for some time! You also had to used bigger mags..I went with GW and their Cat 5 system. Call me stupid, but Ill give it a try. If its poor, Ill be the first to say I was stupid!(GRIN) I do believe the ATX spindles are the ultimate way to go!! I would like to see them have a little use before jumping on the bandwagon! Dan From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 2:36 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Chassis and steering options According to a post I just read on Pro-Touring.com,the ATSspindles were quoted at $625/pair for a 1st Gen F-body. I emailed the builders to give me a price quote on a A-body spindles.(basically the same thing) What's keeping me from buying a pair now is the fact I would have to sell my Baer C4 Vette brakes and buy C5 or C6 stuff. I'll probably wait till the new Z06 brake parts become more readily available and then do it all at one time. My recommendation for a good steering box would be AGR out of the Dallas area. Maybe someone can post their contact information as I can't seem to find their business card,right now. If anyone else is running another good box,maybe they can post the info. Herb? Keith? Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dan Mascheck I ordered the GW setup. I know there is better, but they gave me a $600 discount..I have checked into the ATX spindles, but they are not ready for sale, and..I would have to upgrade my mags. Too much for one time! Im not quite as rich as you are Clint..GRIN. The ATX spindles will run close to $800 a piece, plus I would still need to upgrade the A arms! Oh wellI can cry later. I also found out I need to upgrade to a 12:1 steering box. Any suggestions on who to get it from or get my old one reworked. Plus some mods on my rear axle for the upgraded Wilwood rear brakes. You were correct, about their being some sharp folks on Lateral G. Thanks for the recommendation. Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] Chassis and steering options
Both Flaming River and Ididit have a good reputation in the street rod world but I've never used either one. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dan Mascheck Clint, Ill call AGR Monday. I have had too many positive comments about them online. I also like the idea they are in Texas. Flaming River is higher priced. What I was talking about was that Summit could not sell the product for the same price or less than what Flaming River showed online! Surprised me! Flaming River must have a poor dealer network. I also called some local folks in the Houston area that are dealers. The prices they quoted were all over the place. Some, actually cheaper than Summit and Flaming River. The problem was none have the items in stock and Im sure there would be other hidden costs like freight. The only problem with AGR is taxes, being in state and freight. I looked at Flaming River for a tilt column. I also looked at Ididit, they didnt seem to have everything I needed. I was thinking about a telescoping tilt wheel, but then decided to get the plain tilt wheel. Im planning on getting the cruise control as well! Do you know of someone with a better Tilt Column? I need to decide before Monday! Dan Mascheck Wharton, TX From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 5:48 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Chassis and steering options I'm surprised the Flaming River box was cheaper. I talked to both reps at the Goodguys shows last months. AGR quoted me $320 for their 12.7:1 box and FR wanted almost $500 for their variable ratio box. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dan Mascheck Clint I ended up getting everything, from tilt steering, to the box from Flaming River. They have a new 12:1 box. Summit sells AGR. I was surprised that Summit sells Flaming River, but Flaming River was cheaper direct. I called Summit and they thought they could meet or beat the price. He put me on hold, and ..the Summit Rep said he could not meet the price!! STRANGE! I went with Flaming River to make sure all items matched! The ATX spindles were higher priced than $625, when I called them for an A-body spindle, plus they were not available and wouldnt be for some time! You also had to used bigger mags ..I went with GW and their Cat 5 system. Call me stupid, but Ill give it a try. If its poor, Ill be the first to say I was stupid!(GRIN) I do believe the ATX spindles are the ultimate way to go!! I would like to see them have a little use before jumping on the bandwagon! Dan From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 2:36 PMTo: chevelle-list@chevelles.netSubject: [Chevelle-list] Chassis and steering options According to a post I just read on Pro-Touring.com,the ATSspindles were quoted at $625/pair for a 1st Gen F-body. I emailed the builders to give me a price quote on a A-body spindles.(basically the same thing) What's keeping me from buying a pair now is the fact I would have to sell my Baer C4 Vette brakes and buy C5 or C6 stuff. I'll probably wait till the new Z06 brake parts become more readily available and then do it all at one time. My recommendation for a good steering box would be AGR out of the Dallas area. Maybe someone can post their contact information as I can't seem to find their business card,right now. If anyone else is running another good box,maybe they can post the info. Herb? Keith? Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dan Mascheck I ordered the GW setup. I know there is better, but they gave me a $600 discount..I have checked into the ATX spindles, but they are not ready for sale, and..I would have to upgrade my mags. Too much for one time! Im not quite as rich as you are Clint..GRIN. The ATX spindles will run close to $800 a piece, plus I would still need to upgrade the A arms! Oh well I can cry later. I also found out I need to upgrade to a 12:1 steering box. Any suggestions on who to get it from or get my old one reworked. Plus some mods on my rear axle
Re: [Chevelle-list] Chassis and steering options
I'm surprised the Flaming River box was cheaper. I talked to both reps at the Goodguys shows last months. AGR quoted me $320 for their 12.7:1 box and FR wanted almost $500 for their variable ratio box. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dan Mascheck Clint I ended up getting everything, from tilt steering, to the box from Flaming River. They have a new 12:1 box. Summit sells AGR. I was surprised that Summit sells Flaming River, but Flaming River was cheaper direct. I called Summit and they thought they could meet or beat the price. He put me on hold, and ..the Summit Rep said he could not meet the price!! STRANGE! I went with Flaming River to make sure all items matched! The ATX spindles were higher priced than $625, when I called them for an A-body spindle, plus they were not available and wouldnt be for some time! You also had to used bigger mags ..I went with GW and their Cat 5 system. Call me stupid, but Ill give it a try. If its poor, Ill be the first to say I was stupid!(GRIN) I do believe the ATX spindles are the ultimate way to go!! I would like to see them have a little use before jumping on the bandwagon! Dan From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 2:36 PMTo: chevelle-list@chevelles.netSubject: [Chevelle-list] Chassis and steering options According to a post I just read on Pro-Touring.com,the ATSspindles were quoted at $625/pair for a 1st Gen F-body. I emailed the builders to give me a price quote on a A-body spindles.(basically the same thing) What's keeping me from buying a pair now is the fact I would have to sell my Baer C4 Vette brakes and buy C5 or C6 stuff. I'll probably wait till the new Z06 brake parts become more readily available and then do it all at one time. My recommendation for a good steering box would be AGR out of the Dallas area. Maybe someone can post their contact information as I can't seem to find their business card,right now. If anyone else is running another good box,maybe they can post the info. Herb? Keith? Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dan Mascheck I ordered the GW setup. I know there is better, but they gave me a $600 discount..I have checked into the ATX spindles, but they are not ready for sale, and..I would have to upgrade my mags. Too much for one time! Im not quite as rich as you are Clint..GRIN. The ATX spindles will run close to $800 a piece, plus I would still need to upgrade the A arms! Oh well I can cry later. I also found out I need to upgrade to a 12:1 steering box. Any suggestions on who to get it from or get my old one reworked. Plus some mods on my rear axle for the upgraded Wilwood rear brakes. You were correct, about their being some sharp folks on Lateral G. Thanks for the recommendation. Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] Chassis and steering options
Dan, I'm also using an AGR box and so far so good, except it does squeal when I reach the limit of its span. I got mine from Summit. Fred On Nov 23, 2005, at 6:26 PM, Herb Lumpp wrote: Dan, I have an AGR box on my El and so far it's been flawless. Here's AGR's web page http://www.agrperformance.com/ and another good thing, Summit sells AGR so when you find the part number for your application, go to Summit and get a lower price. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 3:36 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Chassis and steering options According to a post I just read on Pro-Touring.com,the ATS spindles were quoted at $625/pair for a 1st Gen F-body. I emailed the builders to give me a price quote on a A-body spindles.(basically the same thing) What's keeping me from buying a pair now is the fact I would have to sell my Baer C4 Vette brakes and buy C5 or C6 stuff. I'll probably wait till the new Z06 brake parts become more readily available and then do it all at one time. My recommendation for a good steering box would be AGR out of the Dallas area. Maybe someone can post their contact information as I can't seem to find their business card,right now. If anyone else is running another good box,maybe they can post the info. Herb? Keith? Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm x-tad-bigger- Original Message -/x-tad-bigger x-tad-biggerFrom:/x-tad-biggerx-tad-bigger /x-tad-biggerx-tad-biggerDan Mascheck/x-tad-biggerx-tad-bigger /x-tad-bigger I ordered the GW setup. I know there is better, but they gave me a $600 discount..I have checked into the ATX spindles, but they are not ready for sale, and..I would have to upgrade my mags. Too much for one time! I’m not quite as rich as you are Clint..GRIN. The ATX spindles will run close to $800 a piece, plus I would still need to upgrade the A arms! Oh well…I can cry later. I also found out I need to upgrade to a 12:1 steering box. Any suggestions on who to get it from or get my old one reworked. Plus some mods on my rear axle for the upgraded Wilwood rear brakes. You were correct, about their being some sharp folks on Lateral G. Thanks for the recommendation. Dan
