Like a kid in a candy store :) ! Chad we all have been there at one time or another. my second venture with CHEVELLES was at 47 and I went crazy looking for parts. Take your time and enjoy.
Larry (z)
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<< 'm just wondering if a plating place will have the
capabilities to repair the dent and straighten the thing outTake it easy
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I'm pretty sure they do Dan
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Hi Chad,
I really have no idea how much these tools cost, but I'm sure that to have a
well-equipped shop, you are probably talking about $20k worth of stuff
easily.
About replacing panels vs. patching them, it is an age-old question and
depends on several things like how bad the damage is, how e
In your opinion, who is the best chevelle parts manufactor? i was thinking
that Ground up restorations is a pretty good company?
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John,
When I was getting stuff plated for my motorcycle someone else told me about the place in Grafton. I have an uncle out that way, I'll see if he knows where they are. I'm just wondering if a plating place will have the capabilities to repair the dent and straighten the thing outTak
aw man, i wish my dad would just go out and buy me a 70 chevelle in a
week! hes pretty stubborn (loudmouth) , but i still love him. and me and
him get along pretty well!
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Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002
Hello,
Thanks for all the leads. Sorry John, didnt mean to make you feel left out. :)
Enjoy the weather folks!!
Dan McIntosh
65 Malibu
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WELL SAID! i myself HATE rap music. it
sounds like to me, that most of you enjoy a younger person with a desire for a
car, am i correct? i understand that back then, everyone was into cars,
cause they were MUSCLE, today its all plain 4 cylider, bummer, isnt it. to
me, the
that sounds good! my 2 favorite years are
1967 and 1970. im not trying to offend anyone who has anything else, these
years are my personal preferences. thats all. 71 is a really pretty
year too.
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Don
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In a message dated 6/24/2002 10:18:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Does anyone have an idea where I can pick up a new bumper for my 65
Malibu. All of the restoration houses start with the 66 model year. Mine has
bad chrome, a big dent, and appears to be pushed in on
Welcome aboard Chad.
It is great to see the younger generation interested in muscle cars. 5
years ago when I asked my then 15 year old Daughter what new car she wanted
for her 16th birthday, she replied, 'I would rather have a 69 Chevelle than
any new car available'. Two days later, we have a 69
Welcome Chad... I'm rather new here myself. I just finally got back into the game of muscle cars after a year drought. I started building my first car when I was 14 and had it running and way moded up by the time I got my license... of course I then blew up the rear end 2 blocks from my house o
Hi Mark... I wouldn't buy the car as an investment cause obviously the original numbers matching motor is long gone. The original thing is kinda a toss up. 4 years ago I had an original 70 Z28 with the LT-1 and a muncie. 45,000 original miles... all original parts... starter, alt, rear, etc. On
Same here. I have never used either of the places I mentioned.
It just seems to me that I have heard only good things and never anything bad
about them.
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It was just a
suggestion for Dan to look, not a testimonial or first hand experience.
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Well
what is most of the youth of today coming to? It's nice to see that Chad and
others on here are the exceptions if most of the kids in school don't like
cars.
I knew
rap music was going to have a bad effect on youth !!! LOL Just
kidding, I know they said that about R
Sure, Go ahead and e-mail, ask me anything yah want. At my school there are a few muscle cars. But go ahead and e-mail me.
Tim
Welcome aboard Chad. You might want to try
to connect with Justin on the list. He's got a 71 chevelle & he's 17 years
old & a nice guy. It's good to see the younger generation get involved in
muscle cars.
Don
Welcome to this list Chad. Its cool
to hear of another teenage that likes musc
Nice Chevelle Tim
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Welcome to
this list Chad. Its cool to hear of another teenage that likes muscle cars.
Im only 16 myself17 in another month or so. All these guys are very
knowledgeable and can answer just about anything you can ask. I hope someday
you get your dream
you know, thats exactly what i was thinking. could you describe how those
welding tools work? thanks. the only one i know of is the kind that is
hooked up to a battery, and you have a lead thing and you move along the
metal with the other metal? but like you said, get a fender, and pratice
unt
oh yea, also, im happy to hear that you got your
dream chevelle! i was wondering, is this car your daily driver? im
going to be 16 in december. it is cool to know a teen who loves
muscle cars as i do. no one in my school likes cars, and i feel like im
the only one who does.
- Or
hi can i privatly email you for details on how you
were able to afford one and how you restored it or whatnot?
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Hi, im new
her
So, I found a Chevelle SS that is listed as an LS5. The original color is
blue. But, it currently has a 350 and was repainted black. How would this
car fare at shows? How would these changes effect the value of this car?
Could you put in an LS5 and would that increase the value or would it
Bumper Boyz have a bad attitude towards the customers, that is what steers me
away from them. I went to talk to them at Englishtown one year and i waited
over 20 minutes and still no one said anything. I tried repeatedly to get a
response but after the 3rd time i said screw them I will take m
Welcome to this list Chad. Its cool to hear of another teenage that likes muscle cars. Im only 16 myself17 in another month or so. All these guys are very knowledgeable and can answer just about anything you can ask. I hope someday you get your dream Chevelle, like I got mine! Good Luck-
Tim
1
I've seen the posts, and I've also seen Bumper Boyz
bumpers at shows. I think they are excellent in finish. I'm sure there are many
who have had problems with them. And I bet if I look hard enough, I can find
someone who was not satisfied with Tri-City Plating. A friend of mine has a pair
of
Hi Chad,
This is not the type of restoration you would want to do yourself unless you
have some experience. This job required a fair amount of welding. The job
you described will also require some welding. Also, you never really know
how much work there is to do until after the paint has been str
hi, i was wondering, umm...how hard is this to restore?
also, i would like to know this, i know there isnt an exact answer, What
tools are a nessecessity for a restoration project? ok, i say this car has
rust around the rear window, lower fenders, seats are ripped, carpet is
aged, so on. what to
Welcome to the list Chad.
It's nice to hear there are some teenagers that have taste in cars and music
Paul
84 El Camino SS
Chad Playso wrote:
> hi everyone! im a newbie, but i know mailing lists, cause i am on the
> cockatoo's list. anyways, im 15 years old, and the only cars i like, are
> m
I am running monroe gas charged shocks on the rear of my 70. I boxed the
upper and lower control arms myself. Poly bushings and no traction devices.
I do not have any wheel hop problems. I do believe that any car will wheel
hop if the tires are grossly overpowered by the engine.
Walt
>==
Actually, my dad turned me onto muscle cars, but i progressed from what he
taught me. my dad had a TON of muscle cars - 2 '67 chevelle SS's, '68 goat,
67 impala ss, only to name a few. I HAVE A HUGE BRAINER - my dad used to
have a 1970, not 1971, GT-37 (not T-37) with a 400. now, im not sure if
CHAD
Good to hear from a member of the NOW generation. I don't know what turned you on
to Muscle Cars, but whatever it is, spread it to your friends. Maybe its just GOOD
PARENTING. You've gotten good answers to your questions, so I want to welcome you to
the list.
rick schaefer
72 El
Welcome Chad. I know there is a lot of good info at the chevelles.net site
including paint codes (and color chips I think). Enjoy the hobby and keep
the motor oil pumping in your veins.
Brian Zack
'70 Chevelle Malibu
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From: Chad Playso [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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Welcome Chad,
Here is a link for 1970 Chevelle paint colors:
http://www.cobradeuce.com/catalog-usa/1970ChevroletChevelle.htm
There is also a page out there for Rinshed Mason, Ditzler, and Dupont codes
for these colors, but I don't have it bookmarked. Maybe somebody else can
help out with that i
Thanks for the kind words everybody. It's definitely a good feeling to see
one come out of a junkyard and come back to a nice roadworthy condition. The
best way to keep the hobby alive is to keep the cars alive IMO. This won't
be a points-winning car because I am not doing the frame and it has the
hi everyone! im a newbie, but i know mailing lists, cause i am on the
cockatoo's list. anyways, im 15 years old, and the only cars i like, are
muscle cars, lol. my particular favorite is a 70 chevelle ss w/ the all
important 396. im also very fond of the 70 goats! but i most definitly
have a
I have
also heard bad things about Bumper Boyz, and only good things about Tri-City
and Northstar.
Tri-City Plating
218 Mill St.
Elizabethton, TN 37643
1 800 251-7536
North Star
Bumper Exchange
5085 Wren Drive
Appleton, WI 54913
920-731-3030
John Nasta
-Origina
I start
with 1964. I guess you didn't check *all* of the restoration houses :)
I know
that the 1964 bumpers are on backorder. Not sure about 1965. Send me a message
privately if you want me to get an E.T.A. for you.
John Nasta
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Message-
Howdy,
Great pictures Kelly. Thanx for sharing. Did Jimmy
P. tell you how he acquired that early el camino? He started
with a 60's beater work truck & turned it into that, via a series of
trades over 3 years.
rick
On Tue, 25 Jun 2002 02:11:18 -0500 "Kelly C. Hanna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writ
From what I've heard, you may not want to go there. Lots of bad
results have been posted on the list.
rick
On Tue, 25 Jun 2002 07:08:01 -0400 "Richard Milkiewicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
writes:
You might be better off getting yours replated or
give these guys a call and see if they have
Dan I second the vote for Tri-city plating in Tenn.
They have done three set for me ,I had a problem on
my 65 at the front corner( flaking) after over 1 year. They replaced it No
Charge no Problem. That IMO speaks for itself.
Wayne
ACES 1556
TCG 186
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From
Another Data Point:
When I first got my '70 Chevelle 12 years ago, it had air shocks. When
pumped up (80psi) I would get bad wheel hop. Letting the air down to 20-30
was enough to eliminate. IMO, air shocks are junk. They provide no damping
action in the upward (extending) direction, and when
As Rick said, I love it when another Chevelle/EL-Camino is saved and
according to the pictures your doing a super
job .
I wish I could have bumped into you at MCC show Sunday, one day soon I hope,
My-be the 69 will be done and then I can admire it at the same time.
Wayne
ACES 1556
TCG 186
> --
Bob, after sending my reply something didn't seem right. Are you sure it's
not 8624.? Send the serial #
if you can.
Rich
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From: "Robert Belz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 11:59 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-List] part number
> C
Great... thanks for all the responses Time to
go to the junkyard.
Larry
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From:
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Milkiewicz
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Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 6:00
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Just made
the jump..
I had a friend who h
My 68 only has lap belts also. I would like
to install a set of lap/shoulder belts.
Any suggestions?
Don
Larry,
I have a 65 Malibu, and it has
lapbelts, Which I would believe are factory.Although I've never seen a kit for
wagons, places like NPD and Danchuk sell individual belts
Bob, I may be able to find out for you.The 86 is Willow Run plant, the 23 is
the 400 turbo. So all you really need to know is what the 313 application
is. The 1st 4 numbers mean nothing to anyone other than the factory and
assembly plant. I'll let you know. What is it you want to do? Are you tryin
You might be better off getting yours replated or
give these guys a call and see if they have an original to
exchange.
http://www.bumperboyz.com/main.htm
Rich
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Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 10:17
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Su
I had a friend who had a 1969 Camaro. He measured
the hieght of the seats and went to the junk yard and found a complete set from
a jap job. Everything bolted to the floor and looked original after he
installed them. You might consider that. I may do the same. I just don't feel
right with ju
It is easier to check. The headlight has three
terminals. One is common. Run a jumper wire from the battery. Connect one wire
to the Common and touch one of the other two terminal, then the other. You
should see low then high beams, if not, bad headlight.
Keith
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Jeff,
I use brackets, pulleys, belts and the long waterpump of a 79 malibu.
Alternator on rh of engine.
It works with tall covers.
André
> Hi Everyone
>
> Maybe someone else has ran into this problem I put tall valve cover o
n my 327. And now I can't get the alternator to mount on the origi
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