Re: [Chevelle-List] Looking for some parts

2002-09-25 Thread Dave Benjamin
I have a bundle of chrome I picked up at a swap meet and it might have the vinyl pieces in it. I will try to check when I go out again.   DaveIngersoll,OntarioMy web site:   http://members.tripod.com/benj30/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Chevelle-List] Looking for some parts

2002-09-25 Thread MICRLASER
Ok guys, looking for a few items for my 69.  I still need a green Malibu steering wheel.  I also need the trim for the vinyl top and a green dash pad, mine has a few big cracks in it.  No one seems to have reproduced the vinyl top trim yet and I am coming up empty handed on the steering wheel.  I

RE: [Chevelle-List] Keeping my numbers matching spun bearing block in the car?

2002-09-25 Thread 396guy
.030 over is a pretty standard rebuild and it takes nothing away from being a "stock" engine. Now, aluminum intake, headers, hot ignition, chrome accessories...yes. A standard rebuild with a stock appearing top end is still stock IMO. Either way, don't trash the engine. Dale McIntosh ACES #170

RE: [Chevelle-List] Body/Frame Rotisserie

2002-09-25 Thread 396guy
Well, let's hope the mission gets accomplished. I guess he/she can't read the bottom of most posts (like this one) and follow instructions. Dale McIntosh ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold 67 SS/67 Elky http://www.dalesplace.com http://www.team67.com http://www.midwestchevelles.com > > GEE, I think Wanda

[Chevelle-List] To Mike AKA "LXVIISS"

2002-09-25 Thread Chad P.
Hey man, are you selling your chevelle? Or is someone using your pictures? http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/0/4/30955504.htm - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PR

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle

2002-09-25 Thread Ted Scott
Hi Florent. If I see 4 guys, speaking real French - not the Quebec style, and droolinfg over the show cars at Hershey on Saturday then I'll say hi. Enjoy your trip over et bonne chance. Ted >From: "florent vergenet" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subj

RE: [Chevelle-List] 409 engine

2002-09-25 Thread Richard M. Pruett
FYI I have a friend who has a 409 crankshaft for sale. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 1:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 409 engine Boy in the late 60's I w

RE: [Chevelle-List] small block motor opps!!

2002-09-25 Thread Richard M. Pruett
I fell smarter! But I won't tell you why! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Craig A. EllisSent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 10:00 AMTo: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] small block motor opps!! OK, John. L

Re: [Chevelle-List] Trans hump

2002-09-25 Thread Tim Krell
I think I have seen them on top. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 9:50 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Trans hump Has anyone on the list converted their car from column shift auto to 4 spd?  I b

RE: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle

2002-09-25 Thread John Nasta
In Englishtown (NJ). Check racewaypark.com for details & directions. John Nasta -Original Message- UHHH, Englishtown? Sorry, I couldn't resist. I don't really know. Where's the Englishtown show held? - To Unsubscribe please vi

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle

2002-09-25 Thread MICRLASER
In a message dated 9/25/2002 3:43:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Where's the Englishtown show held? Raceway Park in Old Bridge Township, NJ. Their website is www.racewaypark.com

Re: [Chevelle-List] Frame pics

2002-09-25 Thread Trooper
Steve, I have a number of pics from my 69 and from a chassis that I photographed at Chevellebration in 2000. let me know and I'll send them to you direct. Trooper > Chevelle 69 wrote: > > Hi guys! > I just lifted the Body off my 69 and want to see some > other pics of 69 frames

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle

2002-09-25 Thread Paul O'Brien
UHHH, Englishtown? Sorry, I couldn't resist. I don't really know. Where's the Englishtown show held? - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle

2002-09-25 Thread Craig A. Ellis
Where's the Englishtown show held? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 3:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle I went in the spring and to be quite honest

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle

2002-09-25 Thread florent vergenet
Hi Graig   I go to Carlisle and Hershey last week with 3 friends.   It's a big travel for us, because we are in France.   We fly to New York  the 01 october, The 02 october,  we visit NY And the 03 oct we go to Carlisle . And go to France the 13 october   We have a hotel in York.    If you

[Chevelle-List] Header gaskets

2002-09-25 Thread Rodney.
I'm going to be putting headers on for the first time. I've got a set of Hooker Super Comps that will be going on a crate engine w/ aluminum heads. How do I know which gaskets to get? I see there are different sizes, shapes, materials, etc. What do I need to look for? Are there any special con

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle

2002-09-25 Thread MICRLASER
I went in the spring and to be quite honest was not impressed by Carlisle. Parts there are way to expensive compared to Englishtown. I kept hearing all this hype about Carlisle to I figured I would check it out and they can keep it, i'll stick with Englishtown. There are more vendors and the

Re: [Chevelle-List] Keeping my numbers matching spun bearing block in the car?

2002-09-25 Thread MICRLASER
In a message dated 9/25/02 2:54:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << you might worry about harming the stock original engine >> not really, beisides it's already 30 over so it's neeither stock nor original anyways. - To

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle

2002-09-25 Thread Chad P.
I would LOVE to go, but I am going to wait till spring carlisle.  - Original Message - From: Craig & Cerena Robertson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 8:02 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle     Just wondering if anyo

Re: [Chevelle-List] Keeping my numbers matching spun bearing block in the car?

2002-09-25 Thread Chad P.
Ehh, I say go for crate, cause if you rebuild, you might worry about harming the stock original engine.  I also noticed you have a 67 'cuda - great car!  I love Mopa...opps, cannot say it on this list.  :-)                                                                                 C

RE: [Chevelle-List] [OT] birthday ride

2002-09-25 Thread Youngblood, Skip (T&K at Alcoa)
I wish my chevelle flew at 6000 ft Skip -Original Message- From: John Nasta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 12:08 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] [OT] birthday ride Yes, the Army designation for it was PT-17. The PT stands for Prima

RE: [Chevelle-List] Big block motor opps!!

2002-09-25 Thread Youngblood, Skip (T&K at Alcoa)
If you over fill pan, crank is hitting oil and causes vibration. A guy on this page had a crate motor he filled twice (came with oil in it ) and he had a bad vibration. Skip 68SCBB with a blown head gasket -Original Message- From: Paul O'Brien [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [Chevelle-List] 409 engine

2002-09-25 Thread WCross9844
Boy in the late 60's I was trying to buy a 64 SS with a 409...but a friend beat me to it. The 1st thing everybody did back then was to junk them old 409 and put in a 427. Now people are finding out that these old boat anchors wern't that bad, and restores are always looking for them. I'd say

RE: [Chevelle-List] [OT] birthday ride

2002-09-25 Thread John Nasta
Yes, the Army designation for it was PT-17. The PT stands for Primary Trainer. There were other trainer designations/classes (whatever they're called) as well. I believe cadet trainer was another classification. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTE

Re: [Chevelle-List]Josh, were are u going?

2002-09-25 Thread WCross9844
Josh don't leave us! Bill C Ct - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [Chevelle-List] [OT] birthday ride

2002-09-25 Thread Spencer, Darrell
The Army Stearman was a trainer. My father was a private pilot and I got to ride in one years ago as well. An open cockpit at 6000 ft. is not something you forget. Darrell -Original Message- From: John Nasta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 8:10 PM To: [EMAI

RE: [Chevelle-List] Big block motor opps!!

2002-09-25 Thread Craig A. Ellis
Boy, talk about tough one to diagnose. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Youngblood, Skip (T&K at Alcoa) Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 11:12 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: [Chevelle-List] Big block motor opps!! I had a vibration

Re: [Chevelle-List] Big block motor opps!!

2002-09-25 Thread Paul O'Brien
Even though I've never heard of oil causing vibration, it's a simple thing. "Youngblood, Skip (T&K at Alcoa)" wrote: > > I had a vibration that started after I put on my new canfield heads. That > sounds strange huh! Well this is what happened. On a big block the oil dip > stick tube is held on

RE: [Chevelle-List] Trans hump

2002-09-25 Thread John Nasta
Well, you know what they say. If it aint broken, don't fix it.   John Nasta       -Original Message-   Thanks.  I guess we didn’t do that.  Is it a problem that we didn’t? B   -Original Message-   It is a floorboard piece that replaces the part of the transmiss

RE: [Chevelle-List] Trans hump

2002-09-25 Thread Brenna Olwine
Thanks.  I guess we didn’t do that.  Is it a problem that we didn’t? B   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 9:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Trans hump   It

[Chevelle-List] Big block motor opps!!

2002-09-25 Thread Youngblood, Skip (T&K at Alcoa)
I had a vibration that started after I put on my new canfield heads. That sounds strange huh! Well this is what happened. On a big block the oil dip stick tube is held on by the header bolt. My new heads have a raised exhaust .625". This caused a false measurement reading on my dip stick and I ove

RE: [Chevelle-List] Trans hump

2002-09-25 Thread John Nasta
It is a floorboard piece that replaces the part of the transmission tunnel where the shifter handle comes through.   John Nasta       -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Brenna Olwine Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 10:21 AM To

RE: [Chevelle-List] Trans hump

2002-09-25 Thread Brenna Olwine
Hi Bob, About 12 years ago we converted my 67 Malibu.  But, please excuse my ignorance, I don’t know anything about a sheetmetal hump.  Please teach me something new. Brenna   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Se

Re: [Chevelle-List] Wildwood Show last weekend.

2002-09-25 Thread MICRLASER
I had my 70 up on the boardwalk on Saturday. I was parked by the Oxygen place, near the McDonald's. Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [Chevelle-List] Frame pics

2002-09-25 Thread Craig A. Ellis
Title: Message Having just done this to the nth degree, I'd recommend you find somebody with a 360 degree frame machine like a Brewco 360. They have a very cool squaring measuring system that mounts to the machine underneath your car. It's very accurate and easy to use and, once set up, tell

Re: [Chevelle-List] Body/Frame Rotisserie

2002-09-25 Thread Paul O'Brien
GEE, I think Wanda wants off. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Chevelle-List] Trans hump

2002-09-25 Thread Sixty7SS396
Has anyone on the list converted their car from column shift auto to 4 spd?  I bought the sheetmetal hump from OPG and seem to have located it where it should go but does it mount from the interior side of the floor or from the bottom???  Thanks for any help. Bob A.C.E.S. #1164 T. C. #375 65 Malib

Re: [Chevelle-List] small block motor opps!!

2002-09-25 Thread Paul O'Brien
Your problem is probably something so simple, you'll kick yourself. I know that doesn't help much, but when I can't find the source of a problem, I start looking at the REALLY simple things.Sometimes it takes a while, at least it's not the frame. Craig wrote: > > No, but at least I'm positive th

[Chevelle-List] New Club

2002-09-25 Thread Dwight Fulton
Steve, I don't make my living doing bodywork anymore. I just work at home on my cars and help out my friends whenever I can. I have a 2 car garage at home that I can do anykind of restore work I need to. So thats how I limit myself to Chevy's. Currently I have the 72 Elkie that I just got

RE: [Chevelle-List] 77 corvette worth?

2002-09-25 Thread Craig A. Ellis
Hey Bob, I've always heard that Corvettes are subject to some sort of unusual frame rot (we are in Michigan, land of salt and water). I know nothing about them but a friend of mine says he puts one corner on a jack stand then jacks up the opposite corner in an effort to reveal "flex" that results

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle

2002-09-25 Thread tom blawkamp
 Going Wedesday thru Friday, I Have to leave Saturday to go to Cruisin' The Coast  Oct. 6- 13.      Tom B.  Mi. - Original Message - From: Wayne Kline To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 8:20 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle

[Chevelle-List] Wildwood Show last weekend.

2002-09-25 Thread Wayne Kline
Anybody make the Wildwood show last weekend  21/22 ? Was there all weekend had a great time. Lot's of chevelles in all forms Lot's of pro street cars . Great weather.  Only bad vibe was the local police were over active IMO.  They gave a ticket to a pro/streeted Buick because he squealed his

RE: [Chevelle-List] 409 engine

2002-09-25 Thread Dean Vandergriff
Title: Message Dan,     I would think that was reasonable being both a ragtop & a 409.  I had a new plastic window put in last summer for $150 at a local shop.   Dean Vandergriff '65 ragtop '65 hardtop     -Original Message-From: Dan McIntosh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle

2002-09-25 Thread Wayne Kline
 Plan to go Friday..   Wayne - Original Message - From: Craig & Cerena Robertson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 8:02 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle     Just wondering if anyone plans on attending Fall Carlisle in

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fall Englishtown

2002-09-25 Thread Wayne Kline
Tom I usually go Friday. But as you said the weather is calling for the wet stuff Friday for sure and 80% chance on Saturday as of Wed. Morning.   Wayne - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 1:01 AM

Re: [Chevelle-List] Need engine identification help

2002-09-25 Thread Richard Milkiewicz
Under your valve cover. Rich "66 Malibu ACES # 5066 - Original Message - From: "Gary Treible" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Need engine identification help > Where physically on the head is the casting n

Re: [Chevelle-List] 77 corvette worth?

2002-09-25 Thread Bob
At 07:35 PM 9/14/02 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Can any of you help me. I have a chance to purchase a 77 corvette but have >little knowledge of them. (always been a chevelle guy). >So, it looks to be in good to average condition & the guy is asking 7500. >It has a crack in the hood where the

[Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle

2002-09-25 Thread Craig & Cerena Robertson
    Just wondering if anyone plans on attending Fall Carlisle in PA next month? I'm thinking about going on Saturday.   Craig 69SS

Re: [Chevelle-List] 409 engine

2002-09-25 Thread Don
Good info. Regardless which motor it is, it's worth some money as they are all rare. I'd buy it. Don  They made three different 409s in 63. Here are the specs on all three. as you can see they weren't all 425 HP.   Larry (z) 340 H.P. V8-409

Re: [Chevelle-List] Body/Frame Rotisserie

2002-09-25 Thread Wanda Campbell
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Re: [Chevelle-List] LED Taillights for '67 & '70 Chevelles

2002-09-25 Thread Wanda Campbell
take me off your list joshcampbell - Original Message - From: 396guy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 1:34 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] LED Taillights for '67 & '70 Chevelles > I don't think a direct replacement is possible due to the size o

Re: [Chevelle-List] Which Spal Pusher Fan for 67 SS

2002-09-25 Thread Wanda Campbell
take me off your list josh campbell - Original Message - From: Youngblood, Skip (T&K at Alcoa) To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 2:06 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Which Spal Pusher Fan for 67 SS Allot depends on motor combination and

Re: [Chevelle-List] Which Spal Pusher Fan for 67 SS

2002-09-25 Thread Wanda Campbell
take me off your list josh campbell - Original Message - From: Craig A. Ellis To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 2:25 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Which Spal Pusher Fan for 67 SS Oh yeah. Clutch fan. It'll sit in traffic without

Re: [Chevelle-List] Keeping my numbers matching spun bearing block in the car?

2002-09-25 Thread Don
  This would be my advise if it's a daily driver. Keep & rebuild the original for later.   "Another option probably in the same price range would be a 350/330hp crate engine and keep your original if the car is a driver." Dale McIntosh ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold 67 SS/67 Elky http:

Re: [Chevelle-List] 1965 El Camino Hood Spears

2002-09-25 Thread vmckague
I'm getting ready to take the one off of my 64 and put on a cowl scoop. I don't know if they are the same as a 65 but will let this one go for a fair price. Vernon - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 2:5