Kelly - If you're looking for insurance for your daily drivers, don't bother
with Hagerty, they'll only insure the toys.
cYa-
Herb Lumpp
1966 El Camino, LS6, 6 spd, Currie 9
ACES 3509
http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/
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Rick,
They have control arms in several lenghts ranging from 7,25 to 10
without offset and 8,75 with offset.
They retail for $ 40 each so they are cheap.
If the mounting bolts are spaced 6 and the lenght is one of the
measures they have, you (I) could make a set for around $ 120
They are
I ordered a restoration kit from GM a few months ago for my 65 and they told me 4
weeks also. Watch your mailbox. I had it in about a week.
Phil G. 65 SS
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Did you ever get the pics you
requested?
Don
Hi,
Could somebody please e-mail me a picture of a
1968 bucket seat with the buttons on the seat back showing ?
thanks !
Kind Regards
André
Are these a direct bolt in replacement on a stock 68 Malibu?
I have a 68 Malibu with a small block.
Do you have any pics?
Don
Hi, I have a possible solution for for your radiator trouble. I have a
bolt-in replacement ALUMINUM radiator that will fit. Its 18-1/2 tall X
31
wide. The rad has a
Dave,
Thanks for the response. What kind of tool did you
use? Did you haveWashers attached to the bottom to make is secure? Just
trying to get a good idea of what I need to do. After all this is a has to be
done right the1st time thing ;)
Larry
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Did I miss anyone who wanted a copy of the
alternator trouble shooting article? If so I'm sorry. Let me know and I'll send
it.
Rich
on 6/10/02 5:37 PM, 396guy at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
How about a '58 GM should have made?
http://www.dalesplace.com/images/gallery/misc/58nomad.jpg
Dale
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Michael,
I really like the feel of a Pro Stick. I don't think they are the best
looking piece. I hid one in the console of my sbc bmw conversion. I have
used Quicksilver and currently Megashifter in my 70 Chevelle. They work ok
and look a little better.
Walt
If you're sending them out I like an alt. trobleshooting article for my files. Never
can tell when its going to hit.
Thanks.
Phil G. 65 SS
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This policy of dropping you after an accident is terrible. They don't bump
your rates or put you on a probation, just drop you cold. My wife never had
an accident period. No tickets. She hit another car and her car was
repairable. We were dropped immediately (Heritage Ins.) and had to scramble
I'll second Rocky's opinion. Marvel isn't an instant fix method but it
has worked for me in the past. I believe it has a high detergent content
and doesn't resort to using harsh solvents.
The diesel fuel / trans fluid methods sound too dangerous to me.
Remember, if it will wash crud out of your
Larry I have an old destroyed screw driver I
sharpened to a point. Don't use too big of one. I then opened it up carefully
with sharp scissors or a knife to fit in bolt. I
did pull off the door sill plates to mark those holes because the frame is in
the way for useing screwdriver.
Hey Kelly,
Try to get in touch with the Insurance Commission, they will move then.
Insurance companies in general have become so arrogant it's ridiculous.
They expect you to pay the premiums, but not expect to pay on claims.
If they don't make enough money on the stock market, they raise your
Bill, Rocky and John - thank you for the feed back. Marvel Mystery oil
looks like a safe direction.
I'll second Rocky's opinion. Marvel isn't an instant fix method but it
has worked for me in the past. I believe it has a high detergent content
and doesn't resort to using harsh solvents.
So could someone tell me how much these retractable seat belts are worth.
thanks
Michael
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Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 18:34:31 -0500
The seat belts have the
This is why some people say it's better to dribble tranny fluid into the
carburetor.
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Remember, if it will wash crud out of your lifters quickly it will wash
the lubricant out of your main and rod bearings too.
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Hi Bob:
Even if someone had a BB with all of those parts, it would be a different
setup because of the tranny, the ring and pinion gear, and so on.
1. Get in that: I'm Goin' fishin' mood, you know: I'm going to waste away
the whole day, but I'm not a bum, because I'm fishin'.
2. Find some
Marvel Mystery oil sometimes works... At our shop we/I use the ATF method as
it is just as safe as the marvel mystery oil. I also think the ATF cleanzies
better, where as the Marvel seems to lubricate better. I commonly dump in
Marvel mystery oil in vehicles with noisy FI fuel pumps and what
But that wouldn't help with sticking lifters, I've heard that method used to
clean up carbon, squirrels, sticks and what-not in your cylinders, also I
believe that some use that method before storing their cars for 6 mos or
more, to keep the rings from setting up.
Shawn
on 7/9/02 11:19 AM, John
Man I'll sign up for anything thats free :DI'd appreciate a copy to
[EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't need it now, but sounds like a valuable reference piece.
rick schaefer
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Did I miss anyone who wanted a copy of the alternator trouble
If you know for sure that the lifter is sticking, then the Trans fluid
should help. If the problem is a noisy lifter, then nothing will work. You
will have to replace the lifters.There is a difference between a sticky
lifter and noisy lifter. It is not that hard to replace the lifters. If you
do
Although I have a 72 el camino, I'm using a 71 grill. I've had the grill painted flat
black as the SS was done in 71. I'm considering changing to the silver color as all
others were done. Here is a picture with the silver grill:
http://www.endrud.net/elcamino/1971orangeelkyss.html
Another
At 11:19 AM 07/09/2002 -0400, you wrote:
This is why some people say it's better to dribble tranny fluid into the
carburetor.
That works for valves NOT for lifters (like how is it going to get
to the lifters?).
One word RISLONE 1 qt in the oil, I have used this trick for
40 yrs, most times the
How long do you run the engine with the ATF added to the oil?
At 10:27 AM 7/9/2002 -0500, you wrote:
Marvel Mystery oil sometimes works... At our shop we/I use the ATF method
as it is just as safe as the marvel mystery oil. I also think the ATF
cleanzies better, where as the Marvel seems to
keep it black, its different. also, you
should change the rims
Kyle m
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Opinion
Although I have a 72 el camino, I'm using a 71
Keep
the grille black. and I like the
wheels.
Brian Zack'70 Chevelle
Malibu
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keep it black, its different.
Rick, if it's not to much trouble I too would like a copy of the alternator
diagnostics. Many thanks!
Dan Raburn
rick schaefer wrote:
Man I'll sign up for anything thats free :DI'd appreciate a copy to
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Sorry Rick. I'm still pretty new at this suff and the List. Please let me know if
there are any more problems. I think I did it right this time! Phil G./65 SS
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Phil
Could you make
I'd like a copy. I'm sending another request cause I had a problem with the previous
one and it might not have been sent properly. Thanks. PHIL G./65 SS
In a message dated Tue, 9 Jul 2002 6:48:06 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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Did I miss anyone who wanted a copy
I like the black.
It gives the front a little contrast to the almost solid chrome front.
I like the car the way it, even the wheels.
rick schaefer wrote:
Although I have a 72 el camino, I'm using a 71 grill. I've had the grill painted
flat black as the SS was done in 71. I'm considering
If it isn't too late I might as well jump on the bandwagon and ask for a
copy too. Sounds like it is something good to have around. Sorry we are all
bombarding you with these requests. Thanks in advance.
Brian Zack
'70 Chevelle Malibu
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No apology necessary. It seems for most people that line is added automatically.
I'm just concerned cause most mail I recieve with [no subject] is spam and I've heard
too many horror stories.
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Oops, I was thinking valves, not lifters.
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At 11:19 AM 07/09/2002 -0400, you wrote:
This is why some people say it's better to dribble tranny fluid into the
carburetor.
That works for valves NOT for lifters (like how is it going to get
to the lifters?).
Keep it black, you didn't ask about
the wheels.
Don
Keep
the grille black. and I like the
wheels.
Brian
Zack'70
Chevelle Malibu
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Definitely black !
On my 68 it was silver and I painted it black
Kind Regards
André
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Subject: [Chevelle-List] Your Opinion
Although I have a 72 el camino, I'm using a
Where can I find the VIN # on the block of a '66 396 in order to compare it
to the VIN on the car. I am looking at a 66 SS (138 VIN) this weekend to
purchase. The 138 VIN and the body plate matches to what accessories etc
are on the car. The seller is quite knowledgeable about Chevelles and
This is something I'd like to know too.
Cuz if I have a different engine in mine than the original, I'm pullin that
sucker and going to a 350 at least.
BYE, BYE 305!!!
Krister Meister wrote:
Where can I find the VIN # on the block of a '66 396 in order to compare it
to the VIN on the car. I
Phil, is your e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]?
Rich
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If you're sending them out I like an alt. trobleshooting article for my
files. Never can tell when its going to hit.
Thanks.
Phil G.
Anyone else have opinions on this.
Thanks
Michael
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Michael,
I really like the feel of a Pro Stick. I don't think they
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and how can we get in on
those "stool" carts???
Rob
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Subject: Re:
NOT DRAIN OIL AND FILL WITH ATF = but add 1-2 quarts and run for 15-20
minutes/no driving, then drain and refill with fresh oil filter
Rob Means
be good,if not,be good at it
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Did I miss anyone? This was the 2nd
e-mailing.
Rich
the back of the block between the distubrtor
and bellhousing
\kyle m
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matching numbers
Where can I find the VIN # on
thats better, thanks- kewl
pics
Rob
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night(oopps)
Sorry
Oh, what the hell, can you send me one too...PLASE.
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Thanks
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i have the BM pro stick in my 66 and i love it, but it does not have the
ratchet action you want. for that i would recommend the BM mega shifter
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Larry, there are nuts welded into the floors that the seat belt bolts attach to. The inside holes are near the middle of the trans. tunnel, and the front ones are about 3/4 of the way back along the sill plate, about 1" in. hope it helps.
Dan McIntosh
65 Malibu
In a message dated 7/9/2002
Just an FYI, these files are huge. I'm d/l-ing them
now and have to check my email via web interface
because the download is tying up Outlook on me (not
being an ingrate, I will be happy to have them).
Maybe I'll see if I can do a better job of
compressing them and post them on the web for
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thankyou
please and thank
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Oh, what the hell, can you send me one too...PLASE.
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Hey John,
I got the email from the Old Car Network yesterday and I was just
wondering.
With the new sources for stainless trim, can you get drip rail moldings
for an 84 El Camino?
I tried to reply to that email and it got returned as undeliverable.
Paul
John Nasta wrote:
Just an FYI, these
did you find it???
Kyle m
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purchase matching numbers
the back of the block between the distubrtor
and bellhousing
\kyle m
dose danchuk do chevelles??? I thought
they only did bel airs. thanks
Kyle m
What year did they stop making Beaumonts?
I've seen plenty of pictures of 60's era Beaumonts, but I've never seen a
picture of a '70-'72. Do they exist?If so, does anyone have a
picture of one?
Muchas gracias,
Galen
kyle,
yes they do. They apparently only started recently, and last I checked, their website wasn't running the Chevelle stuff yet. I did get a catalog from them and they seem to have a good selection of products, bit I must say, their prices are a little high.
Dan McIntosh
65 Malibu
I think it stopped productionin 69,
correct me if I am wrong.
Kyle m
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question
What year did they stop making
thanks alot,Kyle m
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kyle, yes they do.
They apparently only started recently, and last I checked, their website
The Vin will be stamped on the pad on the passenger
side of the block, where the head meets the block, it
will have a build date that will look like this,
T1210ED this means T=Tonawanda engine plant 12=Built
in December, 10=Tenth day, ED=325hp, these last
letters could be
Kyle,
he will find a casting number there not a Vin, THIS
WILL NOT TELL IF NUMBERS MACHING.
Rocky Hill
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did you find it???
Kyle m
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Hey Kelly,
Try to get in touch with the Insurance Commission, they will move then.
Insurance companies in general have become so arrogant it's ridiculous.
They expect you to pay the premiums, but not expect to pay on claims.
If they don't make enough money on the stock market, they raise your
I'll add my $.02 too -- keep the grill black. I looked over the other pics
a few times, and as the other poster pointed out, black provides a nice
contrast against all the chrome of the front bumper.
Keep the wheels. I have a factory-gold set of the same wheels on my '72
Elky too. One of
they stopped making them in 1969.
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What year did they stop making Beaumonts?
I've seen plenty of
Tom,
check the Hemmings website. They have a good list of
events. You can also post over on Team Chevelle. Big
James knows where just about everything is going on in
SC!
kevin d
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I am looking for any car shows within a 50-75 mile
radius of Myrtle Beach,
Krister; try this site- http://www.nastyz28.com/spmenu.html
kyle m.
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matching numbers
Where can I find the VIN # on the
How would this work if you add it to your oil? Shouldn't have oil running
anywhere near injectors I wouldn't think(?)
Dale
but for cleaning and removing sludge from injectors,
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I don't think the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on a '66
block. There is an engine code on the front passenger side pad showing
assembly date and engine size/hp/etc. There are also casting numbers on the
block, heads, intake, etc - see http://www.mortec.com for specifics - but
The rocker panel molding came on Malibus. The SS didn't have the molding (in 71
2 anyway).
Dave Studly wrote:
I am curious about the molding along the bottom body line. Is that an SS
option? Never noticed it before but now it has caught my eye and am
wondering what it'd look like on my
This is something I'd like to know too.
Cuz if I have a different engine in mine than the original, I'm pullin that
sucker and going to a 350 at least.
BYE, BYE 305!!!
You should do this anyway...you'll be happier with more cubes and a much more reliable engine.
Kelly Jana Hanna
Dale,
hate to disagree with you but they did put the vin on
66's don't know if they did it nationwide,but they
did!
Rocky Hill
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I don't think the Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) is stamped on a '66
block. There is an engine code on the front
Don't doubt you there Bud. Quite possibly it was an assembly plant thing -
can't honestly say. I do know that my 67 sbc and 69 bbc engines don't have
a VIN on them but they do have the engine assembly dates, plant, and 2
letter codes. :*)
Dale
Dale,
hate to disagree with you but they did
o,those
are orig. rims I thought they were 80's iroc camaro rims, sorry
kyle m
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Hey Rob,
Thanks for your input. I like the goin' fishin' analogy. Thanks for the
tip on jetting. The Holley manual for that carb suggests jetting down 1
step for every 2000 ft. but it sounds like that might not be the way to go.
If I do try that and get a stumble I'll know what's going on.
Dave
The lower trim was on El Camino Custom only. Silver or black paint below the trim
was part of this upgrade. The base el camino SS did not have the trim. My elky is
a custom with the SS hood. I'm thinking of having the lower body repainted in the
argent silver. Then get the
I'd be happy with the money to do it too :)
Kelly C. Hanna wrote:
This is something I'd like to know too.
Cuz if I have a different engine in mine than the original, I'm
pullin that
sucker and going to a 350 at least.
BYE, BYE 305!!! You should do this anyway...you'll be happier with
Thanks for all the responses... much appreciated...
I will check it out..
Larry
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HELPPictures of a 65 Wagon...
Larry, there are
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Rich
I recieved pages 2 3. Was there a page one?
And thank you for the info.
rick schaefer
72 El camino
http://www.endrud.net/elcamino/rick1972elky.html
ACES #00140
Team Chevelle
Got my Hotchis springs by UPS today. 64/66 and am puting them on a 65
elcamino. I call them to dubble check the instlation of front. tight flat on
top i was told. I was also told that the springs i ordered are for SB iron
head and because i am installing on a El-Camino. with the extra weight
What does the restoration kit consist of.
Kyle
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I ordered a restoration kit from GM a few months ago for my 65 and they told me 4
weeks also. Watch your mailbox. I had it in about a week.
Phil G. 65 SS
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To clean injectors obviously it would go in the fuel tank... kinda was on that wavelength mentioning Marvel mystery oil quieting fuel pumps and such. Basically just wanted to show the difference between the two. Sorry, sometimes ... well actually all the time, my brain wants to spit out info
Bummer. Hope your able to get your DEAD beat agent
to respond to your needs. In PA a must have insurance You do not want to run out
of insurance for any reason. you get thrown into the HIGH=RISK pile and get
assinged to a carrier ,at two to three times your old rate. This can happen for
a
Oops.I was talking about a different molding. I guess I should have looked at
the picture first.
Bill Vander Werf
Bill Vander Werf wrote:
The rocker panel molding came on Malibus. The SS didn't have the molding (in 71
2 anyway).
Dave Studly wrote:
I am curious about the molding
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