[Chevelle-List] L98 - LT1 Throttle Body Plates

2001-12-17 Thread 396guy
I'm looking for anyone that has a throttle body plate from an LT1 or L98 w/TPI be it Firebird, Impala SS, Z28, etc. I have a "plastic" plate from an Accel SuperRam that I'd like to see if it's the same plate. I'd like to get a custom plate made but can't send mine off as a model without some sor

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2001-12-17 Thread 396guy
Dunno, but there is a company called Mallory Billet Aluminum Products that is a division of Mallory Industries, Inc. that makes all sorts of billet aluminum car stuff - especially for L98 and LT1's, Impala SS, etc.  at http://www.mbaproducts.com . Dale McIntosh ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold 67 SS/

Re: [Chevelle-List] Over Drive

2001-12-17 Thread Rob Thorburn
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List My question is: Knowing the reputation of big blocks to scatter drive-train parts, have you put it to the test? I know that the guy selling the Tremec says that they will t

Re: [Chevelle-List] MIME-Version: 1.0

2001-12-17 Thread Herbert Lumpp
Hi Joe,   I would prefer the letters to be raised like on the original emblem.  In fact, if you can duplicate the font and outline just like the original that would be great.  Now that you mention it, stainless steel would probably be better.   Thanks!   Herb - Original Message -

RE: [Chevelle-List] MIME-Version: 1.0

2001-12-17 Thread aztechsteel
There used to be a company named BILLET ALUMINUM making all kinds of automotive components from bar stock.  Are they out of business?   JOE BANKS AZTECH MOLD & DIE STEEL 602-257-2300     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Clint

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2001-12-17 Thread Kelly C. Hanna
Funny, I checked MS Bookshelf for the definition of "billet".  Among them was the following: "A small ingot of nonferrous metal".  Hm...what's small?  Is a "billet" gear shift knob OK, but a 16/17/18/et al "billet" wheel a misnomer?  Wheels certainly don't come from a "small" ingot.  Of course, th

Re: [Chevelle-List] gas prices

2001-12-17 Thread Michael Pell
  Jeeez-Loise!  I pay $50.00/month for a 2000 1500 Chevy truck, full coverage and full liability, with Allstate, it's about the same for the wife's 2000 Alero.   It's good to be in Indiana! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 12/17/01 8:36:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wr

Re: [Chevelle-List] Gear Vendors

2001-12-17 Thread Michael Pell
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I know, but you can achieve similar results with rear-end gear changes. :-) Ya gotta love a 5sp! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Replies to this message are sent to The Cheve

Re: [Chevelle-List] Over Drive

2001-12-17 Thread Michael Pell
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hi Clint. I've put a Tremec TKO behind a 468 in my '69. and I wrote up an article if you're interested. See the link at http://www.ProStreetCar.com or go directly to the

Re: [Chevelle-List] vacation AZ

2001-12-17 Thread Kelly C. Hanna
Don't want to badge in, but while on the subject of vacation. Is there anything to do in west Texas or pan handle area over Christmas to New Years? Yeahdrive to Dallas.:). (I can say that, I used to live there). Kelly C. Hanna www.hannawoodworks.com

Re: [Chevelle-List] Gear Vendors

2001-12-17 Thread trondd
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List No but you can get it with a (numerically) high first gear and keep a (numerically) low rear gear and come out the same as overdrive with a (numerically) high rear gear. Ge

Re: [Chevelle-List] gas prices

2001-12-17 Thread MICRLASER
In a message dated 12/17/01 8:36:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm told we have one of the higher state gas taxes in the nation, and it seems like we're higher than most every time this thread comes up. Your lucky its only gas that you guys are high on and not auto insu

Re: [Chevelle-List] New Parts: Free Catalog

2001-12-17 Thread Mach 4
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List It's been called silly and foolish, but here's the correct address for CARS, Inc - I just tried and it works. Once again, thanks to the knowledge of those on this list. But

Re: [Chevelle-List] gas prices

2001-12-17 Thread Mach 4
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I just found a station tonight which was "down" to $1.11.9 for regular. This is the cheapest it has been in central Wisconsin for several months. I'm told we have one of the

RE: [Chevelle-List] MIME-Version: 1.0

2001-12-17 Thread 396guy
Funny, I checked MS Bookshelf for the definition of "billet".  Among them was the following: "A small ingot of nonferrous metal".  Hm...what's small?  Is a "billet" gear shift knob OK, but a 16/17/18/et al "billet" wheel a misnomer?  Wheels certainly don't come from a "small" ingot.  Of cour

Re: [Chevelle-List] gas prices

2001-12-17 Thread Michael Pell
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List 0.89 here in Indy!! I Love it rocky hill wrote: > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List >

Re: [Chevelle-List] Car's electrical system is 100% dead.. Any ideas? NOW: It's fixed...

2001-12-17 Thread Raj R.
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hey guys, thanks for the helpful advice on the car.. It ended up being something really stupid.. Just didn't have a good enough light source to see it the other night.. The

RE: [Chevelle-List] Over Drive

2001-12-17 Thread 396guy
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I think Chuck Hanson used a Tremec 5-speed in his former 70 wagon with either a blown 454 or 502; did the swap on the show in fact. Don't know if he drove it hard and he ha

Re: [Chevelle-List] Car's electrical system is 100% dead.. Any ideas?

2001-12-17 Thread NoNeck
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Just thought I'd mention, the grease must be "Electrical contact" grease not typical wheel bearing grease. Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.co

RE: [Chevelle-List] Car's electrical system is 100% dead.. Any ideas?

2001-12-17 Thread Cecil \"Steve\" Martin
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I am NOT an expert in this area, but know a little. Correct me if I screw up guys, but here's how I would troubleshoot this: 1. Make sure all fuses are good. 2. Rem

Re: [Chevelle-List] gas prices

2001-12-17 Thread rocky hill
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List It's .94 a gallon here in Kansas City. Rocky Hill --- "Rodney." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle > Mailing List > ---

Re: [Chevelle-List] New Parts: Free Catalog

2001-12-17 Thread Phil
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Their site is always down...you are better off calling them. They are local for me, so I use them all the time. fair prices on most stuff and good counter service. Phil Tar

Re: [Chevelle-List] vacation AZ

2001-12-17 Thread KNUTSONChevelle
Don't want to badge in, but while on the subject of vacation. Is there anything to do in west Texas or pan handle area over Christmas to New Years?

[Chevelle-List] BOP barring numbers

2001-12-17 Thread Michael Ishee
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Dave, Do you have the numbers for those barrings handy. There is someone on the list that needs them? Thanks Michael >From: Dave Corgill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To:

Re: [Chevelle-List] Gear Vendors

2001-12-17 Thread D1ARCHER
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List In a message dated 12/17/2001 11:11:40 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Hey Clint, why not try a Tremec 5sp for <$2k, or a Richmond 5sp for a little

Re: [Chevelle-List] MIME-Version: 1.0

2001-12-17 Thread Clint Hooper
Billet,forged,and cast all describe the properties of metals so how is the word "billet" trademarked? By whom? Just curious,Joe. Clint HooperLT5 RegistryWichita Falls,Tx(940) 855-6636 anytime'90 ZR-1 Red/Red #952TX TAGS: USA ZR1http://www.LT5Registry.com/ - Original Message -

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2001-12-17 Thread Dave Corgill
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List At 04:01 PM 12/17/2001 -0500, you wrote: >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > >I d

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2001-12-17 Thread aztechsteel
Excellent-  Pick out a font that you like, & decide if you want the letters raised on the bowtie, or if you want the letters embossed.  I can do either.  Also- do you want aluminum, stainless,  brass, etc. Only, please, it is not a good idea to use the term “billet” to describe these thi

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2001-12-17 Thread John Nasta
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I dunno why you had trouble finding bearings. I found them for my Olds w/o a problem. Several people had them, at prices ranging from $39 to $115 each. Mine are the sealed

Re: [Chevelle-List] gas prices

2001-12-17 Thread MICRLASER
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Down here in South Jersey its .87 for 87, .97 for 89, and 1.07 for 93 Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.n

Re: [Chevelle-List] Re:

2001-12-17 Thread Dave Corgill
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List At 04:02 PM 12/14/2001 -0500, you wrote: >For one the c clips. If you break an axle the bop which is bolted in at >the backing plate wont come flying out like the c clip on

RE: [Chevelle-List] MIME-Version: 1.0

2001-12-17 Thread aztechsteel
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, SEND ME A PICTURE & I'LL SEE IF I CAN DO A COUPLE. READ REPLY TO HERB LUMPP. JOE BANKS AZTECH MOLD & DIE STEEL 602-257-2300 -Original Message--

Re: [Chevelle-List] Over Drive

2001-12-17 Thread Clint Hooper
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Would a Tremec be a bolt-in swap like a Richmond? Anyone know the torque rating for the Tremec 5spd? Can it handle a healthy 427,454,or 502? What is the ratio for 5th gear?

Re: [Chevelle-List] gas prices

2001-12-17 Thread Sean Martinez
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List That must be 87 octain. Even then I cant wate to go back home, I will be doing plenty of rebonding with my car. When I left in October 92 Octaine was $1.65 a gal. Sean 66

RE: [Chevelle-List] Dash Refininshing

2001-12-17 Thread Robert B. King
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I have done some touch up and refinish on dash and interior trim parts using model railroad paints. Visit a hobby store that specializes in model railroad supplies and ask

Re: [Chevelle-List] Gear Vendors

2001-12-17 Thread Michael Pell
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hey Clint, why not try a Tremec 5sp for <$2k, or a Richmond 5sp for a little more? The Road Race Richmond looks good, but as you state, is really pricey. Clint Hooper wrot

Re: [Chevelle-List] gas prices

2001-12-17 Thread Jerry
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I pay a buck a gallon in NJ on my way home from work. At home in NY, its still 1.19-1.40 :( depending on where ya go.. Hmmm...lets seeat .88 a gallon, will i save enou

[Chevelle-List] Over Drive

2001-12-17 Thread D1ARCHER
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List In a message dated 12/17/2001 10:53:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I really want my next Elky to have a manual trans w/OD but $3K for a Richmon

Re: [Chevelle-List] Gear Vendors

2001-12-17 Thread Clint Hooper
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Thanks for the info,Herb. I know Hib Halverson very well and will talk to him,too. That's what I hate about manual transmissions,,it cost so damn much to have an OD so you c

RE: [Chevelle-List] FW: Dash Refininshing

2001-12-17 Thread John Nasta
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I got mine at the local hardware store. Get the blue stuff. It's made for this job. -Original Message- Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing Li

Re: [Chevelle-List] gas prices

2001-12-17 Thread Clint Hooper
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I know what you mean,Rodney. I filled up in Oklahoma City last night for 88 cents/gallon. Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 anytime '90 ZR-1 Red/Red

[Chevelle-List] gas prices

2001-12-17 Thread Rodney.
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I could really get used to this .97/gal. thing :) Rodney. 71 Chevelle Phoenix, AZ - To Unsubscribe please visi

Re: [Chevelle-List] FW: Dash Refininshing

2001-12-17 Thread Jeff Fischer
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I have not seen this tape, where do you pick it up? At 03:23 PM 12/17/2001 +, you wrote: >As for the black area between chrome or shiny aluminum, I masked the area

Re: [Chevelle-List] FW: Dash Refininshing

2001-12-17 Thread Robert Fenton
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Chad, I have been through all of this and still not certain of what is best. I have actully gotten up under the dash and refinished that area too. On that rust (since i

RE: [Chevelle-List] New Parts: Free Catalog

2001-12-17 Thread John Nasta
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Well, that's just plain silly IMO. Why would they bury their web site in some sub-folder? Sorta defeats the purpose of having your own recognizable domain name. -Origin

[Chevelle-List] Petronix II

2001-12-17 Thread Richard Milkiewicz
Take a look at this article. Points? we don't need no stinkin' points. Scroll down to the Tech.  http://www.popularhotrodding.com/   Rich

Re: [Chevelle-List] New Parts: Free Catalog

2001-12-17 Thread Richard Milkiewicz
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Try this.http://www.carsinc.com/CARSwebsite/ Rich - Original Message - From: "Mach 4" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 20

Re: [Chevelle-List] Gear Vendors

2001-12-17 Thread Herbert Lumpp
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > How does the shift quality of the Richmond compare to the Muncie? I've only gone far enough to shift 1,2, & 3, but compared to my previous Muncies and Super T-10's, I'd s