Re: Re:[Chevelle-List] Help with new purchase.

2002-03-26 Thread KARM40
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List In a message dated 3/26/02 9:07:34 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >I'd go for a convertible over the H/T. You can always upgrade. >rick Rick and all, Sorry, I don't th

RE: [Chevelle-List] Four Speed to Automatic

2002-03-26 Thread Mark Weber
I do not know if a TH400 and a manual trans are the same length.  I started with a 400 and went to a 700.   No reputable shop will tell you the size of shaft you need :)  Too risky for them.  They will tell you to measure from yoke center to yoke center and bring them a number.  They can ma

Re:[Chevelle-List] Help with new purchase.

2002-03-26 Thread rick schaefer
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I'd go for a convertible over the H/T. You can always upgrade. rick -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So, I am looking at 2 cars. One is a 71 SS convert. 350 with air.

[Chevelle-List] Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:53:21 -0800

2002-03-26 Thread Rob
P.S.  Power is a disease.  I am building a 540cu/in RAT EFI w/ a turbo – I am a very ill man Christian, I share your "illness", just wish i had enough "coverage" to be as "ILL" as you..Sounds like BIG fun! So for now I'll have

Re: [Chevelle-List] Help with new purchase.

2002-03-26 Thread Kelly C. Hanna
Get the 454 and roll down the windows!!! There's nothing like a BIG BLOCK   Kelly & Jana HannaEl Camino Countrywww.hannawoodworks.com So, I am looking at 2 cars. One is a 71 SS convert. 350 with air.  The other is a 454, no air.  How hard is it to add air to a car?  Does it lessen

RE: [Chevelle-List] Help with new purchase.

2002-03-26 Thread Christian Sager
Well…..   A/C is a pain to add to a car.  If you are set on having this I would definitely buy a factory AC car.  A big block could always find its way in place of the 350.  In terms of power there is no replacement for a big block.  At the same time a decent 350 is no slouch.  If its goi

[Chevelle-List] Help with new purchase.

2002-03-26 Thread KARM40
So, I am looking at 2 cars. One is a 71 SS convert. 350 with air.  The other is a 454, no air.  How hard is it to add air to a car?  Does it lessen the value, since it wouldn't be original?  I think that I would paint the 350, not crazy about the color.  Am I really screwing up not getting the 454?

RE: [Chevelle-List] Thoughts and advice on too many cars...

2002-03-26 Thread Cutter
When I bought the Chevelle, I sold my wife's convertiable '94 Mustang. So when I brought home my last car (a deal I just could not pass up! lol) all I got was "the look"..all I said "oh, did you want one too?"   Ron http://home.attbi.com/~cutter169/chevelle_page.htm     -Original Messa

[Chevelle-List] Fw: trailer for sale

2002-03-26 Thread Kelly C. Hanna
  Kelly & Jana HannaEl Camino Countrywww.hannawoodworks.com   I have a heavy duty 4x8 trailer that I've been using the last four months to carry my tools. It was custom built of heavy gauge steel and has the swing mounted "leg" (I can't remember the term). Also comes with custom made tailgate

RE: [Chevelle-List] Custom Console

2002-03-26 Thread Michael Ishee
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Thanks Dale, always can count on you. Michael -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of 396guy Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 200

Re: [Chevelle-List] re: 64 SS/Paint

2002-03-26 Thread ChevelleYenko
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List There is an interesting discussion about lacquer Vs base /clear on the Corvette forum here is the address http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=260722 ---

RE: [Chevelle-List] Fw: fire fighters day

2002-03-26 Thread Richard M. Pruett
I did it! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of RobSent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 2:36 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] Fw: fire fighters day         Rob Means"be good,if not,be

Re:RE: [Chevelle-List] Fw: fire fighters day

2002-03-26 Thread rick schaefer
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Passed on - What an excellent idea. rick -- Frank Fellman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: SOMETHING GOOD, AMERICA ! Subject: Great Idea!!!

RE: [Chevelle-List] Fw: fire fighters day

2002-03-26 Thread Frank Fellman
  SOMETHING GOOD,  AMERICA ! Subject: Great Idea!!! This is from a 14 year old boy who lost his father on Sept. 11th. He's got a really great idea. Thanks!   __  I lost my Dad on September 11th; he

RE: [Chevelle-List] Custom Console

2002-03-26 Thread 396guy
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Got just what you need. Check http://www.dalesplace.com/htm/chevelle/chevelle.htm and click "The Interior" link. Full length, custom console w/4 bucket seats in a 67 Cheve

RE: [Chevelle-List] 64 SS Antenna Location

2002-03-26 Thread 396guy
The different locations may very well be dependent on what radio was offered.  I know in '67, the antenna mounting location depended on what was ordered.  A front antenna was standard on (1) Pushbutton radio [RPO U63], (2) Pushbutton radio w/rear seat speaker [RPO U63/U80] and a rear antenna

Re: [Chevelle-List] Temporary engine stand

2002-03-26 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
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Re: [Chevelle-List] Temporary engine stand

2002-03-26 Thread Robert Coyle
Go to your local chevy dealer and ask them for  a used crate motor  stand that they are discarding , when i got my 502 it came in a woodin stand but without thinking i pitched it out Good luck   pablo wrote: mercy,  I am starting to think that a tire "can't" be beat.  And "thankyou" pem -

Re: [Chevelle-List] 64 SS Antenna Location

2002-03-26 Thread Wayne Kline
Larry as usual you RIGHT ON. The front ant was standard and the rear mounted ant was a factory option, The duel  ant was a dealer option. I have three 64's. Two are factory rear mount options P.S. One is a Baltimore and one Atlanta  - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECT

RE: [Chevelle-List] Paint Jobs

2002-03-26 Thread Dave Corgill
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List At 11:36 AM 03/26/2002 -0800, you wrote: >Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > >M

Re: [Chevelle-List] Temporary engine stand

2002-03-26 Thread pablo
mercy,  I am starting to think that a tire "can't" be beat.  And "thankyou"   pem - Original Message - From: pablo To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Temporary engine stand Larry, I am starting to th

Re: [Chevelle-List] Temporary engine stand

2002-03-26 Thread pablo
Larry, I am starting to think, after having no luck in finding construction plans, that a tire can be beat. Thank pem - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 12:31 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Temporary

RE: [Chevelle-List] Paint Jobs

2002-03-26 Thread Wurzbacher, Lance
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I'm painting acrylic enamel (Ditzler/PPG) I've used it ever since I can remember and am way to comfortable with it's intricacies to experiment with one of the urethanes. P

[Chevelle-List] Fw: fire fighters day

2002-03-26 Thread Rob
        Rob Means"be good,if not,be good at it    [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Rob  Subject: fire fighters day     SOMETHING GOOD! AMERICA  Subject: Great Idea!!! This is from a 14 year old boy who lost his father on Sep

Re: [Chevelle-List] Four Speed to Automatic

2002-03-26 Thread Lojac
Will I have to shorten the drive shaft with a TH400?  How will I know how much?  Will the machine shop know exactly what to do?   Lojac - Original Message - From: Mark Weber To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 10:33 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-Lis

Re: [Chevelle-List] Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:28:49 -0800

2002-03-26 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
"Magic Bus !"

RE: [Chevelle-List] 10 BOLT REAR END HELP NEEDED

2002-03-26 Thread Tigergutt
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List You could use a ring gear spacer or an extra thick ring gear Kind Regards André -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf

Re: [Chevelle-List] Paint Jobs

2002-03-26 Thread anomaly7
Tom, Why spend money on a lacquer paint job. Poly-urethane is so much more durable. It's more work to apply, but if you're not doing it yourself... David

Re: [Chevelle-List] 64 SS Antenna Location

2002-03-26 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
tom: sounds to me it was an "add on". i have never seen one on drivers front side front or  rear . the only time i've seen one on drivers side rear is when there have been dual antennas and then the driver side was a fake.i believe this was a dealer add on. i think it may have been which plant the

Re: [Chevelle-List] Temporary engine stand

2002-03-26 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
easy/ i use a old large truck tire and lay motor on top of it and then strap the motor down. larry (z)

[Chevelle-List] Paint Jobs

2002-03-26 Thread Travelback4u
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hello Well, I did some checking on paint job estimates even though I have painted some beautiful cars many years ago. To paint using Acrylic Laquer, spraying sever

[Chevelle-List] Woodward Dream Cruise

2002-03-26 Thread Richard Milkiewicz
Well guys and gals, It's spring (4"-5"inches predicted today in Mich.) Time to start thinking about cruising. Has anyone had the privilege of going to the worlds largest cruise. The Woodward Dream Cruise. If not, this is not to be missed. People from around the world attend it. It's a sight

RE: [Chevelle-List] re: 64 SS/Paint

2002-03-26 Thread Wurzbacher, Lance
Yep, I understand.  I shot the first coat of primer on the 66 that I'm working on last night.  What an enormous sense of accomplishment it gives you after looking at a multicolored thing for weeks while you fix dents.  It's almost as good as sitting there watching the color coats dry after y

Re: [Chevelle-List] Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:28:49 -0800

2002-03-26 Thread Richard Milkiewicz
Oh yea, that's right. I almost forgot. Flower Power!! Rich - Original Message - From: Rob To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 11:37 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:28:49 -0800 Did they make motor homes in the '60's.

Re: [Chevelle-List] Temporary engine stand

2002-03-26 Thread pablo
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Thanks Brad. Tires will be my last choice and I will feel better, after your comments, if I use them. pem - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[E

Re: [Chevelle-List] 64 SS Antenna Location

2002-03-26 Thread SUPRSPRT72
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hi Tom, i would look around the area of the spot that it should go (rear passenger side) see if it was bondoed up look from inside the trunk if its possible and of cours

[Chevelle-List] Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:28:49 -0800

2002-03-26 Thread Rob
Did they make motor homes in the '60's.   yeah, only volkswagen called them "microbus" or "transportors" hehehe       Rob Means"be good,if not,be good at it    [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Chevelle-List] Temporary engine stand

2002-03-26 Thread bdo_chevelle
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Just how high of a rate of speed are we talking about? ;^) I've used old tires; the oil pan sump fits into the hole. Just be sure to securely anchor it; if your truck

Re: [Chevelle-List] Four Speed to Automatic (ATTN: Rich)

2002-03-26 Thread Kent Lewis
Rich,     Thanks for all your effort.  Now you have me really interested to find out what this trans was originally installed in.   Perhaps a rare Dickie Harrel project, a Yenko prototype, ...dare to dream !     Thanks again,   Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 :) ACES #5102   Kent, still couldn't

Re: [Chevelle-List] 64 SS Antenna Location

2002-03-26 Thread Travelback4u
In a message dated 3/26/02 9:34:55 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello Tom, the book i have shows it on the back passenger side rear and saw 2 different pictures of it being there (2) different 64 cars Ken 72 HeavyChevyChevelle     That is what I have seen as well. But I hav

Re: [Chevelle-List] 64 SS Antenna Location

2002-03-26 Thread SUPRSPRT72
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hello Tom, the book i have shows it on the back passenger side rear and saw 2 different pictures of it being there (2) different 64 cars Ken 72 HeavyChevyChevelle

RE: [Chevelle-List] Four Speed to Automatic

2002-03-26 Thread bdo_chevelle
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > If you go from a three speed auto on the floor to a 4 > speed, you can change the console face plate and shift > detent plate to one for the 4 speed. Year one sells > the

Re: [Chevelle-List] Four Speed to Automatic (ATTN: Rich)

2002-03-26 Thread Richard Milkiewicz
Kent, still couldn't find a CT at work. I have a friend checking the archives today. If it was a truck I would have the code. Did they make motor homes in the '60's. hehe Rich - Original Message - From: Kent Lewis To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002

[Chevelle-List] Temporary engine stand

2002-03-26 Thread pablo
Hi all,   I am looking for some plans or dimensions to make a stand (out of wood and nails) to put in a pickup truck that will  receive a small block engine that is to be transported for a couple of hours at a high rate of speed.   Please and thankyou Overday pem

Re: [Chevelle-List] re: 64 SS/Paint

2002-03-26 Thread Travelback4u
Hello    Yep, I'm going to paint the 64 SS with Factory #916 Daytona Blue Metallic, using Acrylic Laquer and then follow with a clear coat. Dark Blue exterior with the Light Blue Interior.  Sweet momma, I can't waite to get the ride here and completed, after 30 years of looking. After the car gets

Re: [Chevelle-List] compatability?

2002-03-26 Thread Richard Milkiewicz
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Some insight into part numbers. Just because a part has a different part number does not necessarily mean it's a different part altogether. The factory will change a

Re: [Chevelle-List] re: 64 SS/Paint

2002-03-26 Thread Richard Milkiewicz
That's correct Lance. And that's what Tom should put on his car for an original look. Rich - Original Message - From: Wurzbacher, Lance To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 2:42 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] re: 64 SS/Paint Factory GM pain

[Chevelle-List] 64 SS Antenna Location

2002-03-26 Thread Travelback4u
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hello I have seen the 64 Malibu SS Antenna located on the passenger side front fender, drivers side rear fender and passenger side rear fender. So where was it orig

[Chevelle-List] Photo: 1964 Malibu SS

2002-03-26 Thread Travelback4u
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hello I found this on the web and thought I'd share it. http://lostnthe50s.com/1964SS/64ss.html Tom - To Unsubscri

[Chevelle-List] Sounds like a good idea!

2002-03-26 Thread Richard M. Pruett
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List SJ: To The FAA Federal Aviation Agency 800 Independence Avenue S.W. Washington D.C. 20591 Dear Sirs; I have the solution for the prevention of hijackings, and at the