[Chevelle-List] Q: Image Enging Compartment

2003-06-07 Thread black_lahar
Does anyona have a good large overview image over the original engine compartment an a -71 Chevelle 2-D HT? Need to se the placement of some original stuff. Best regards Pelle Andersson

[Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread Crazy Rusty
What do you guys think of the new designs for the 2004 Ford Mustang and Pontiac GTO? Is it just me or did they totally scored with the styling of the mustang but Pontiac missed big time with the goat. http://autos.msn.com/vip/futureoverview.aspx?type=make=num=20src=""> Crazy Rusty

Re: [Chevelle-List] Q: Image Enging Compartment

2003-06-07 Thread Chad P.
is a '72 and a '71 engine compartment the same? I would like to see an Original 1972 350 2 bbl engine compartment to see how correct I am. chad - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 2:34 AM Subject:

Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread Chad P.
you took the words outta my mouth. Ford is really doing good with their retro designs and stuff, looking more and more like the classics, retaining that muscle car look. Pontiacoh boytheir GTO can be described in one word...U-G-L-Y! Chad - Original Message - From:

Re: [Chevelle-List] restoring convertible top ?

2003-06-07 Thread RMilkiewicz
I guess you might say it was sort of "eggshell" Try this site http://www.oldsmobility.com/abdypnt.htm RichACES # 05066 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 06, 2003 9:48 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List]

Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread J. Brady
Last I saw, the GTO was nothing more than a Grand Am w/GTO badges on it.. 8^[ I just can't understand how domestic car producers ruled the world in muscle and sports car design for 30 years, and now they can't even design one car that meets the old criteria successfully (save the 'Vette, Viper,

Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread Capt Crunch
Oh and by the way... that funky SRT wagon there is a reality!!! A buddy of mine was out in michigan for a snowmobile design competition that is affiliated with the local Auto engineering program here and he said they are running the road course in these bad boys all covered up in bras. Oh a

Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread Capt Crunch
All I can say is I hate the new car styling for 80% of the cars complete from the teardrop look to the fugly alzetta look-a-like rear tail lights and even uglier bright as the sun headlights. I have to admit the 2005 Mustang Design is sweet! Now if they can only get that supercharged Cobra

Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread Johnnie Lawson
Now...Nowwe MUST call it by it'sNameand Classification. It's a Dodge Magnum SRT 8 and it's a Sports Wagon I'm a Dodge Customer Relations Manager at a Dealership in Orlando..and YES it's Reality! http://4adodge.com Johnnie.a "Dodge Boy" who knows what kind of car to

Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
UGLY? Looks like any other import orr it even has kind of a F**d Mustang look. Isn't your dad the Mustang fan Chad? Larry (Z)

Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread Colt Seavers
From: Capt Crunch [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2003 08:58:24 -0500 more on the down low is the plans for the Bonneville. Am I the only one that really like these cars? I believe the special edition is gonna be called the GXP or

Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
What 30 years were those? Mid 50's to early 70's is all I can recall. my opinion America (domestics) didn't build cars from about 1973-1985. Oh there were a few but not many. Larry (Z)

Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread Capt Crunch
I don't remeber the offical details on if the engine for the gxp was gonna be a V8 or supercharged 6, but I do know that it is schedulled to replace the current SSEi supercharged model. I personally love those cars... If I was a family guy I would have one for a family truckster. - Original

[Chevelle-List] Voltage

2003-06-07 Thread Gary Treible
I've got a couple of questions about the charging system in a '70 Chevelle. I just replaced the alternator and the voltage regulator. When idling, the voltage typically runs around 13 volts (just after starting the car). What concerns me however, is that when I race the engine the voltage goes

Re: [Chevelle-List] Voltage

2003-06-07 Thread gene . nusbaum
Gary, Check out madelectric.com. Very good technical articles concerning wiring efficiencies and inefficiencies in muscle cars. I think he explains why you are seeing what you are seeing with your Chevelle. Gene I've got a couple of questions about the charging system in a '70 Chevelle. I

Re: [Chevelle-List] Voltage

2003-06-07 Thread MICRLASER
It should be charging at 14.4 volts or around there. I would be worried about anything over 15.2. My 69 was charging at well over 17 volts. It caused the battery to boil over and ruin my fresh engine compartment. Replaced the voltage regulator and it was fine. Tom

Re: [Chevelle-List] Voltage

2003-06-07 Thread Gary Treible
Gene, I can't find that site. Gary - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Voltage Gary, Check out madelectric.com. Very good technical articles concerning wiring efficiencies and

Re: [Chevelle-List] Voltage

2003-06-07 Thread Rodney.
It's www.madelectrical.com Rodney. 71 Chevelle El Mirage, AZ - Original Message - From: Gary Treible [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 9:52 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Voltage Gene, I can't find that site. Gary - Original Message

[Chevelle-List] M.A.D. Electrical link

2003-06-07 Thread Kent Lewis
Gary, I will second was Gene said about M.A.D. Electrical. Here is the link: http://www.madelectrical.com/index.shtml Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 ACES #5102 - Original Message - From: Gary Treible [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 11:29 AM

Re: [Chevelle-List] Voltage

2003-06-07 Thread Dan McIntosh
http://www.madelectrical.com/ Dan McIntosh Bagged 64 Impala SS http://www.alloldchevy.com - Original Message - From: Gary Treible [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 12:52 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Voltage Gene, I can't find that site.

Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread Chad P.
Hey guys, the new GXP is in the new car and driver book, It's semi quick, does 15's in the qrt mile. It's a nice looking car. Chad - Original Message - From: Capt Crunch To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 11:50 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [Chevelle-List] Voltage

2003-06-07 Thread Gary Treible
Well, I'm guessing I have a regulator problem. I took the (new) regulator out and soldered a wire onto the sense terminal. I've got a VOM with long leads, so I connected to VOM to the sense wire and ground at the regulator, and when I race the engine I see just a tad over 15 volts *at the

Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread Chad P.
My dad is a huge mustang fan. His car is very rare, 1993 GT 5 spd. Do me a favor, and try to find one on ebay, you won't..I haven't found one for 3 months! you see mustangs all the time, but not '93 GT's, only 26,000 were made, and with my dad's options, maybe 5,000 were made. Yes, every

RE: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread Brian Zack
I dont think Larry said anything directly about your dad, Chad. He just asked. Lets not everyone get all hurt. Chill. Brian Zack'70 Chevelle Malibu mailto:brianz@dpsabq.com-Original Message-From: Chad P. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 11:56 AMTo: [EMAIL

[Chevelle-List] Free Engine

2003-06-07 Thread Dan McIntosh
Heres the deal.. I have a 1962 date coded 327 engine in my garage.. thought it was the original engine for my 64, but thats not the case going by the codes.. So, if anyone wants this thing, just come get it out of my garage.. Its in rough shape.. Complete block and heads... no intake or

Re: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine

2003-06-07 Thread Chad P.
Where do u live dan? I was wanting an older motor to work on and learn how to work on. Chad - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; impala list Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 2:30 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine Heres the

Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread Colt Seavers
From: Capt Crunch [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2003 10:50:25 -0500 I don't remeber the offical details on if the engine for the gxp was gonna be a V8 or supercharged 6, but I do know that it is schedulled to replace the current

Re: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine

2003-06-07 Thread Colt Seavers
~From: Chad P. [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine ~Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2003 15:17:01 -0400 ~ ~Where do u live dan? I was wanting an older motor to work on and learn ~how to work on. Allow me to harness my mighty psychic powers...I'm getting something... it's getting

Re: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine

2003-06-07 Thread Dan McIntosh
lol... your psychic intuition serves you well... Dan McIntosh Bagged 64 Impala SS http://www.alloldchevy.com - Original Message - From: Colt Seavers [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 4:27 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine ~From: Chad P.

RE: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread Dave Studly
My 98 Grand Prix GTP ran 14.5 @ 95. (on a 40 degree day). The supercharged cars are plenty strong out of the box. I think a new s/c pulley and exhaust and chip gets you in the 13s. Its just a shame its FWD. I like the look of the 97-03 Grand Prixs, but not the Grand Am, and the new GTO

[Chevelle-List] rear window trim help needed

2003-06-07 Thread CST0215
I am unsure of which direction the clips slide onto the posts to hold down the rear window trim on a 68 chevelle. It seems to me they can only go on one way, but the trim keeps popping off. Anyu advice would really be appreciated. Cory Thompson My ’98 Grand Prix GTP ran 14.5 @ 95. (on a 40

Re: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine

2003-06-07 Thread Chad P.
Jeez, I feel so stupid. Sometimes Im tired and I overlook things. Chad - Original Message - From: Colt Seavers [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 4:27 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine ~From: Chad P. [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~Subject: Re:

Re: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine

2003-06-07 Thread Chad P.
Dan, I dont know what your off-list email is. But I live around 1.5 hours from cleveland, and this might just be a deal! Mine is [EMAIL PROTECTED], Could you email me with the subject being "1962 327 motor". Tell me all the things the motor has, and what it needs, and I'll talk things over

Re: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine

2003-06-07 Thread rocky hill
Chad, read the screen, you might even find his e-mail address next to his name,gosh, you might even find it by clicking on the link to his web page. Rocky -- Chad P. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dan, I dont know what your off-list email is. But I live around 1.5 hours from cleveland, and this

Re: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine

2003-06-07 Thread Colt Seavers
From: Chad P. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2003 19:14:48 -0400 Jeez, I feel so stupid. Sometimes Im tired and I overlook things. Heh heh...sorry, I just couldn't resist! ;^) Brad - To

Re: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine

2003-06-07 Thread Dan McIntosh
Well, that went quickly.. Hopefully it went to a good home... lol Sorry Chad.. Dan McIntoshBagged 64 Impala SShttp://www.alloldchevy.com - Original Message - From: Chad P. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 7:20 PM Subject: Re:

[Chevelle-List] Frame question

2003-06-07 Thread JDHall
Are 68-72 Elcamino frames excusive to Elcamino and wagons? Is there any difference? Kind Regards, JDHall - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Chevelle-List] Cleaning a cast iron intake manifold

2003-06-07 Thread gm2
Hi, I just picked up a cast iron 4 barrel intake manifold from a fellow list member, Brad O. The manifold needs to be cleaned since the inside has some surface rust and some rust particles that are falling out. Can I bead blast the unit and how do I clean it up so no particles fall into the

RE: [Chevelle-List] Cleaning a cast iron intake manifold

2003-06-07 Thread Colt Seavers
From: gm2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Cleaning a cast iron intake manifold Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2003 19:48:40 -0500 Can I bead blast the unit and how do I clean it up so no particles fall into the engine after it is installed? I plan on buying a bench top blaster, so this might be the

Re: [Chevelle-List] Frame question

2003-06-07 Thread MICRLASER
In a message dated 6/7/2003 8:50:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Are 68-72 Elcamino frames excusive to Elcamino and wagons? Is there any difference? Kind Regards, JDHall Yes, They are 4 inches longer than the standard Chevelle frame. El Camino frames are also stronger

Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread MICRLASER
In a message dated 6/7/2003 1:57:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My dad is a huge mustang fan. His car is very rare, 1993 GT 5 spd. Do me a favor, and try to find one on ebay, you won't..I haven't found one for 3 months! you see mustangs all the time, but not '93 GT's, only

[Chevelle-List] looking for GM quarters

2003-06-07 Thread JDHall
I'm currently looking for Factory quarters for a 69 chevelle. Email me if you have or know of any for sale. I understand you can still get fenders from the dealership. Are any other body parts available from the dealership? Best Regards, JD Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED]