RE: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence
There are tons of books out there but no step by step guide as far as I know!? Example: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0879385693/ref%3Dpd%5Fsim%5Fb%5F3/102-3074323-3196934?%5Fencoding=UTF8v=glance From: Ringlein Thomas J Capt 40 ELRF/CC [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 07:21:05 - Folks- I am new to Team Chevelle - as of this morning in fact. I have owned my Chevelle since 1987, through High School, College, and beyond. I am active duty Air Force, and have an assignment to Fresno California pending for April 2006. Finally, I am in a position to retrieve my car from my father's house in central California and dive into a rectification - but need a bit of help. I am fairly mechanically inclined, but have never disassembled a car before. I want to do a complete frame-off rectification, complete with powder coat to the frame, brake and power train upgrades, the full works. But is there a publication or book that outlines the best sequence of events for a successful frame-off rectification? I already have an assembly manual, and have nearly read it cover to cover. I have a positive attitude, and fairly decent budget, and 3 years to complete the project. In order not to mess things up too bad, and make the road to success more smooth, I am just looking for a playbook. Does one exist? Rinkys- 72 Chevelle Malibu in a state of disrepair Diego Garcia, B.I.O.T. THOMAS J. RINGLEIN, JR. Capt, USAF Commander, Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Flight 40 ELRF/CC DSN 315-370-3966 Pager 1460 _ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.com/
Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence
Welcome to the list Rinkys (Thomas?). I don't know of a "step by step" guide, but if there is one, one of the more knowledgeable folks here will speak up I'm sure. This list and said members have been a great source of info for me and my project. Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: Ringlein Thomas J Capt 40 ELRF/CC To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 2:21 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence Folks- I am new to Team Chevelle - as of this morning in fact. I have owned my Chevelle since 1987, through High School, College, and beyond. I am active duty Air Force, and have an assignment to Fresno California pending for April 2006. Finally, I am in a position to retrieve my car from my father's house in central California and dive into a rectification - but need a bit of help. I am fairly mechanically inclined, but have never disassembled a car before. I want to do a complete frame-off rectification, complete with powder coat to the frame, brake and power train upgrades, the full works. But is there a publication or book that outlines the best sequence of events for a successful frame-off rectification? I already have an assembly manual, and have nearly read it cover to cover. I have a positive attitude, and fairly decent budget, and 3 years to complete the project. In order not to mess things up too bad, and make the road to success more smooth, I am just looking for a "playbook." Does one exist? Rinkys- 72 Chevelle Malibu in a state of disrepair Diego Garcia, B.I.O.T. THOMAS J. RINGLEIN, JR. Capt, USAF Commander, Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Flight 40 ELRF/CC DSN 315-370-3966 Pager 1460
RE: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence
1) get the car back 2) drive it for a year or two 3) work out any mechanical problems in the meantime 4) get it painted if it needs it 5) keep driving it A restoration like you are talking about takes a lot of time and a lot of money, and most people end up not wanting to drive the car after that much work, or everywhere they go they worry about every little thing. You also dont want to take it apart until you are very familiar with it, and you have to realize that once you start taking it apart it's going to be a long time before it's back together. My advice is to just enjoy it for a while before you do anything else.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence
Welcome Thomas :-) Begin with taking pictures of how its together first Digital if you can, (burn it on a disc) Then you can refer to it later. put everything in baggies and label it where it came off, like it describes in the assy manual. Go to e-bay or local swapmeets for parts or options that you want and need. take front clip off body off dissemble frame rebuild drivetrain have chrome re done massage body back to health paint body Interior redo if it needs it etc.. Best Regards Paul 67 Elky Az Chvl club ACES - Original Message - From: Ringlein Thomas J Capt 40 ELRF/CC To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 12:21 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence Folks- I am new to Team Chevelle - as of this morning in fact. I have owned my Chevelle since 1987, through High School, College, and beyond. I am active duty Air Force, and have an assignment to Fresno California pending for April 2006. Finally, I am in a position to retrieve my car from my father's house in central California and dive into a rectification - but need a bit of help. I am fairly mechanically inclined, but have never disassembled a car before. I want to do a complete frame-off rectification, complete with powder coat to the frame, brake and power train upgrades, the full works. But is there a publication or book that outlines the best sequence of events for a successful frame-off rectification? I already have an assembly manual, and have nearly read it cover to cover. I have a positive attitude, and fairly decent budget, and 3 years to complete the project. In order not to mess things up too bad, and make the road to success more smooth, I am just looking for a "playbook." Does one exist? Rinkys- 72 Chevelle Malibu in a state of disrepair Diego Garcia, B.I.O.T. THOMAS J. RINGLEIN, JR. Capt, USAF Commander, Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Flight 40 ELRF/CC DSN 315-370-3966 Pager 1460
Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence
Welcome to the List, Thomas. Glad to have you aboard. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Ringlein Thomas J Capt 40 ELRF/CC Folks- I am new to Team Chevelle - as of this morning in fact. I have owned my Chevelle since 1987, through High School, College, and beyond. I am active duty Air Force, and have an assignment to Fresno California pending for April 2006. Finally, I am in a position to retrieve my car from my father's house in central California and dive into a rectification - but need a bit of help. I am fairly mechanically inclined, but have never disassembled a car before. I want to do a complete frame-off rectification, complete with powder coat to the frame, brake and power train upgrades, the full works. But is there a publication or book that outlines the best sequence of events for a successful frame-off rectification? I already have an assembly manual, and have nearly read it cover to cover. I have a positive attitude, and fairly decent budget, and 3 years to complete the project. In order not to mess things up too bad, and make the road to success more smooth, I am just looking for a "playbook." Does one exist? Rinkys- 72 Chevelle Malibu in a state of disrepair Diego Garcia, B.I.O.T. THOMAS J. RINGLEIN, JR. Capt, USAF Commander, Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Flight 40 ELRF/CC DSN 315-370-3966 Pager 1460
RE: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence
Welcome aboard Captain! ADAF here in AK. Sarge 69SS -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Ringlein Thomas J Capt 40 ELRF/CCSent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 10:21 PMTo: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netSubject: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence Folks- I am new to Team Chevelle - as of this morning in fact. I have owned my Chevelle since 1987, through High School, College, and beyond. I am active duty Air Force, and have an assignment to Fresno California pending for April 2006. Finally, I am in a position to retrieve my car from my father's house in central California and dive into a rectification - but need a bit of help. I am fairly mechanically inclined, but have never disassembled a car before. I want to do a complete frame-off rectification, complete with powder coat to the frame, brake and power train upgrades, the full works. But is there a publication or book that outlines the best sequence of events for a successful frame-off rectification? I already have an assembly manual, and have nearly read it cover to cover. I have a positive attitude, and fairly decent budget, and 3 years to complete the project. In order not to mess things up too bad, and make the road to success more smooth, I am just looking for a "playbook." Does one exist? Rinkys- 72 Chevelle Malibu in a state of disrepair Diego Garcia, B.I.O.T. THOMAS J. RINGLEIN, JR. Capt, USAF Commander, Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Flight 40 ELRF/CC DSN 315-370-3966 Pager 1460
Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence
Listen to John! I'm doing a rolling restore just to avoid the far too common pitfalls. (Not enogh cash, time, energy, knowledge etc.) - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 2:30 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence 1) get the car back 2) drive it for a year or two 3) work out any mechanical problems in the meantime 4) get it painted if it needs it 5) keep driving it A restoration like you are talking about takes a lot of time and a lot of money, and most people end up not wanting to drive the car after that much work, or everywhere they go they worry about every little thing. You also dont want to take it apart until you are very familiar with it, and you have to realize that once you start taking it apart it's going to be a long time before it's back together. My advice is to just enjoy it for a while before you do anything else.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence
And of course welcome! Sorry 'bout my manners, the solvents u know ;-) Pelle - Original Message - From: Ringlein Thomas J Capt 40 ELRF/CC To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 8:21 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence Folks- I am new to Team Chevelle - as of this morning in fact. I have owned my Chevelle since 1987, through High School, College, and beyond. I am active duty Air Force, and have an assignment to Fresno California pending for April 2006. Finally, I am in a position to retrieve my car from my father's house in central California and dive into a rectification - but need a bit of help. I am fairly mechanically inclined, but have never disassembled a car before. I want to do a complete frame-off rectification, complete with powder coat to the frame, brake and power train upgrades, the full works. But is there a publication or book that outlines the best sequence of events for a successful frame-off rectification? I already have an assembly manual, and have nearly read it cover to cover. I have a positive attitude, and fairly decent budget, and 3 years to complete the project. In order not to mess things up too bad, and make the road to success more smooth, I am just looking for a "playbook." Does one exist? Rinkys- 72 Chevelle Malibu in a state of disrepair Diego Garcia, B.I.O.T. THOMAS J. RINGLEIN, JR. Capt, USAF Commander, Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Flight 40 ELRF/CC DSN 315-370-3966 Pager 1460
Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence
I agree. The only way to do a resto is on the roll
unless you can get the frame body done in one winter. That means you must
havea pro to do the bodywork and paint and another outfit blast and paint
the frame. Then, it's the "If you give a mouse a cookie" routine...first you'll
need a Currie rearend, then tubular A-arms, the Baer brakes, then a woopie
radiator, and on and on and on and on. Then your wife will leave you anyway
because, when the day is done, they really don't care all that much about cars.
Then you'll be sitting in your garage with a six pack of cheap beer surrounded
by car parts that you can't remember how they fit together. But at least
you'll have a six pack...
Just put a BBC and a stick in it and do the rest as the
parts break...
- Original Message -
From:
Pelle Andersson
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 1:34
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie -
Question regarding restification sequence
Listen to John!
I'm doing a rolling restore just to avoid the far
too common pitfalls.
(Not enogh cash, time, energy, knowledge
etc.)
- Original Message -
From:
John Nasta
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 2:30
PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Newbie -
Question regarding restification sequence
1) get the car back
2) drive it for a year or
two
3) work out any mechanical problems in
the meantime
4) get it painted if it needs
it
5) keep driving it
A restoration like you are talking
about takes a lot of time and a lot of money, and most people end up not
wanting to drive the car after that much work, or everywhere they go they
worry about every little thing. You also dont want to take it apart until
you are very familiar with it, and you have to realize that once you start
taking it apart it's going to be a long time before it's back together. My
advice is to just enjoy it for a while before you do anything
else.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence
That was funny and very true Craig. LOL
- Original Message -
From: Craig Ellis
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 1:16
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie -
Question regarding restification sequence
I agree. The only way to do a resto is on the roll
unless you can get the frame body done in one winter. That means you
must havea pro to do the bodywork and paint and another outfit blast and
paint the frame. Then, it's the "If you give a mouse a cookie" routine...first
you'll need a Currie rearend, then tubular A-arms, the Baer brakes, then a
woopie radiator, and on and on and on and on. Then your wife will leave you
anyway because, when the day is done, they really don't care all that much
about cars. Then you'll be sitting in your garage with a six pack of cheap
beer surrounded by car parts that you can't remember how they fit
together. But at least you'll have a six pack...
Just put a BBC and a stick in it and do the rest as
the parts break...
- Original Message -
From:
Pelle Andersson
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 1:34
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie -
Question regarding restification sequence
Listen to John!
I'm doing a rolling restore just to avoid the
far too common pitfalls.
(Not enogh cash, time, energy, knowledge
etc.)
- Original Message -
From:
John
Nasta
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005
2:30 PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Newbie -
Question regarding restification sequence
1) get the car
back
2) drive it for a year or
two
3) work out any mechanical problems
in the meantime
4) get it painted if it needs
it
5) keep driving it
A restoration like you are talking
about takes a lot of time and a lot of money, and most people end up not
wanting to drive the car after that much work, or everywhere they go they
worry about every little thing. You also dont want to take it apart until
you are very familiar with it, and you have to realize that once you start
taking it apart it's going to be a long time before it's back together. My
advice is to just enjoy it for a while before you do anything
else.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence
Pretty much the way it is. mike --- Craig Ellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree. The only way to do a resto is on the roll unless you can get the frame body done in one winter. That means you must have a pro to do the bodywork and paint and another outfit blast and paint the frame. Then, it's the If you give a mouse a cookie routine...first you'll need a Currie rearend, then tubular A-arms, the Baer brakes, then a woopie radiator, and on and on and on and on. Then your wife will leave you anyway because, when the day is done, they really don't care all that much about cars. Then you'll be sitting in your garage with a six pack of cheap beer surrounded by car parts that you can't remember how they fit together. But at least you'll have a six pack... Just put a BBC and a stick in it and do the rest as the parts break... - Original Message - From: Pelle Andersson To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 1:34 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence Listen to John! I'm doing a rolling restore just to avoid the far too common pitfalls. (Not enogh cash, time, energy, knowledge etc.) - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 2:30 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence 1) get the car back 2) drive it for a year or two 3) work out any mechanical problems in the meantime 4) get it painted if it needs it 5) keep driving it A restoration like you are talking about takes a lot of time and a lot of money, and most people end up not wanting to drive the car after that much work, or everywhere they go they worry about every little thing. You also don't want to take it apart until you are very familiar with it, and you have to realize that once you start taking it apart it's going to be a long time before it's back together. My advice is to just enjoy it for a while before you do anything else. __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence
hey craig,
you wrote my life story in one
paragraph!
man do i suck,
but i have a fast car...
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig
EllisSent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 3:17 PMTo: The
Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question
regarding restification sequence
I agree. The only way to do a resto is on the roll
unless you can get the frame body done in one winter. That means you must
havea pro to do the bodywork and paint and another outfit blast and paint
the frame. Then, it's the "If you give a mouse a cookie" routine...first you'll
need a Currie rearend, then tubular A-arms, the Baer brakes, then a woopie
radiator, and on and on and on and on. Then your wife will leave you anyway
because, when the day is done, they really don't care all that much about cars.
Then you'll be sitting in your garage with a six pack of cheap beer surrounded
by car parts that you can't remember how they fit together. But at least
you'll have a six pack...
Just put a BBC and a stick in it and do the rest as the
parts break...
- Original Message -
From:
Pelle Andersson
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 1:34
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie -
Question regarding restification sequence
Listen to John!
I'm doing a rolling restore just to avoid the far
too common pitfalls.
(Not enogh cash, time, energy, knowledge
etc.)
- Original Message -
From:
John Nasta
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 2:30
PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Newbie -
Question regarding restification sequence
1) get the car back
2) drive it for a year or
two
3) work out any mechanical problems in
the meantime
4) get it painted if it needs
it
5) keep driving it
A restoration like you are talking
about takes a lot of time and a lot of money, and most people end up not
wanting to drive the car after that much work, or everywhere they go they
worry about every little thing. You also dont want to take it apart until
you are very familiar with it, and you have to realize that once you start
taking it apart it's going to be a long time before it's back together. My
advice is to just enjoy it for a while before you do anything
else.
RE: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence
Very funny Craig. If you do enough 12-ounce curls you can end up with six-pack abs.
RE: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence
Title: Message Welcome to the list. You will find a wealth of knowledge here. John L. ACES #5597 70 LS5TRIBUTE http://chevellfan.com/index89.html -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ringlein Thomas J Capt 40 ELRF/CCSent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 1:21 AMTo: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netSubject: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence Folks- I am new to Team Chevelle - as of this morning in fact. I have owned my Chevelle since 1987, through High School, College, and beyond. I am active duty Air Force, and have an assignment to Fresno California pending for April 2006. Finally, I am in a position to retrieve my car from my father's house in central California and dive into a rectification - but need a bit of help. I am fairly mechanically inclined, but have never disassembled a car before. I want to do a complete frame-off rectification, complete with powder coat to the frame, brake and power train upgrades, the full works. But is there a publication or book that outlines the best sequence of events for a successful frame-off rectification? I already have an assembly manual, and have nearly read it cover to cover. I have a positive attitude, and fairly decent budget, and 3 years to complete the project. In order not to mess things up too bad, and make the road to success more smooth, I am just looking for a "playbook." Does one exist? Rinkys- 72 Chevelle Malibu in a state of disrepair Diego Garcia, B.I.O.T. THOMAS J. RINGLEIN, JR. Capt, USAF Commander, Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Flight 40 ELRF/CC DSN 315-370-3966 Pager 1460
