Re: [Chevelle-list] Adjustale upper trailing arms

2003-07-25 Thread Trooper
Thanks Tim, I ordered a set of uppers and lowers from BMR today. I called and talked to them about clearancing and they told me the same thing. One would think, knowing what they do about the drivers side upper arm, that they would change their design. Oh well I got the black ones so a quick sho

Re: [Chevelle-list] Adjustale upper trailing arms

2003-07-25 Thread TronDD
I have the BMR adjustable uppers. Yes, you have to grind the arm down on the inside of the driver's side arm. They designed the arms wider than stock at the bushing location and used a poly spacer. I have no idea why they did it that way but it won't fit as is. Hated having to put the grinder t

RE: [Chevelle-list] 1970 grill vertical moldings?

2003-07-25 Thread John Nasta
Thanks Steve,   It’s [EMAIL PROTECTED]   John Nasta       -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Stephen Lentz Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 5:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] 1970 grill vertical moldings?  

RE: [Chevelle-list] 1970 grill vertical moldings?

2003-07-25 Thread Stephen Lentz
John,     I just took 3 pictures of mine if you are interested.  Send me your address and I will Email them. Steve -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of John NastaSent: Friday, July 25, 2003 2:32 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE

RE: [Chevelle-list] 1970 grill vertical moldings?

2003-07-25 Thread Stephen Lentz
Tom,     Didn't one of the dealer promo pamphlets have a 1970 SS on the cover with the two vertical grill bars?  I think it was a red car with black stripes and a black top.  I put them on my SS when I restored it because nobody else had them on their carsSS or Malibu. Steve -Origi

RE: [Chevelle-list] 1970 grill vertical moldings?

2003-07-25 Thread John Nasta
Thanks Tom,   Do you happen to know if there is a picture out there on the web of a car with these moldings?   John Nasta       -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 5:23 PM To: [EMAIL P

Re: [Chevelle-list] 14 " to 15" rims

2003-07-25 Thread MICRLASER
I would go 15 x 7 all the way around if you are not worried about having bigger tires in the back.   If you would like to have bigger tires in the back run 15x8 ont he rear and 15x7 on the front.  I run 215 65 15 front and 275 60 15 on the rear.  There are many , many different tire size combos tha

Re: [Chevelle-list] 1970 grill vertical moldings?

2003-07-25 Thread MICRLASER
In a message dated 7/25/2003 2:29:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Are there 4 straight moldings on a 1970 grill that are about 4" long apiece? I'm looking at a picture of a '70 right now and don't see any vertical grill moldings (just the C's and the horizontal pieces), yet

Re: Re: [Chevelle-list] 14 " to 15" rims

2003-07-25 Thread gm2
What size 15' tire and rim combination (backspacing, tire size, etc) will work best on the 64? I am very close to buying Cragar SS rims so now is the time to switch from 14" to 15" rims. > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: 2003/07/25 Fri AM 11:37:25 CDT > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [

RE: [Chevelle-list] 1970 grill vertical moldings?

2003-07-25 Thread bglove1
Maybe they meant 1972 instead of 1970 because 72 grilles could be ordered with only 4 horizontal crome moldings if desired. Bryan 72 Chevelle >= Original Message From "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> = >Are there 4 straight moldings on a 1970 grill that are about 4" long apiece? >I'

[Chevelle-list] 1970 grill vertical moldings?

2003-07-25 Thread John Nasta
Are there 4 straight moldings on a 1970 grill that are about 4" long apiece? I'm looking at a picture of a '70 right now and don't see any vertical grill moldings (just the C's and the horizontal pieces), yet one of our suppliers just came out with what they are advertising as vertical grill moldin

RE: [Chevelle-list] tubular upper & lower arms

2003-07-25 Thread Kyle Bennett
Thanks for the offer , but i use to live in Charlotte off of Harris Blvd. I still go there about once every week or two for business.    Do you live off of 601. I always see a Chevelle or two at a particular house when i take the back roads.   Kyle   ---Original Message---   From: [E

RE: [Chevelle-list] tubular upper & lower arms

2003-07-25 Thread Don
I have never dealt with them personally, but I have heard that they are really good.  I am in Harrisburg, near the Lowes Speedway, just outside of Charlotte if you need any help.   Don Home.carolina.rr.com/donallen   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PR

Re: [Chevelle-list] tubular upper & lower arms

2003-07-25 Thread Clint Hooper
I almost purchased a set of those arms for my 69,Kyle. The reasons I bought the Global West tubulars I have now is the GW arms have improved geometry figures over the Fatman arms,which use stock specs. Another reason was the DelaLum bushing option on the GW arms. Those are pretty close close

Re: [Chevelle-list] 14 " to 15" rims

2003-07-25 Thread MICRLASER
In a message dated 7/25/03 11:19:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Are there any clearance problems with a 64 chevelle when you go from a 14" to a 15" rim? What about when you add disk brakes to the front? >> THere is no problem putting 15's on a 64. The only thing

Re: Re: [Chevelle-list] 14 " to 15" rims

2003-07-25 Thread Clint Hooper
Usually,the only clearance problems happen with mismatched tires and wheels;i.e incorrect backspacing on the wheels or too wide a tire. Running disc brakes with 14" rims can be a problem. Clint HooperLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/

Re: [Chevelle-list] So much for Viper T56

2003-07-25 Thread Clint Hooper
Don't even think that,my friend. I'm still happy with the decision to go with a 6spd and have no plans to change back to something else. After having a few days to think about it,I've reconciled myself to the fact that this kind of stuff happens all the time. The key is not to let it keep you from

[Chevelle-list] tubular upper & lower arms

2003-07-25 Thread Kyle Bennett
Does anybody know anything about these guys.  http://www.fatmanfab.com/fm-18.htm   I was looking at their front tubular arms. upper and lower for $750 doesn't look bad.   Not to mention they are only a coupld of hours from me and i can stop by there place.   Any comments???   Thanks, Kyle Ral

Re: Re: [Chevelle-list] 14 " to 15" rims

2003-07-25 Thread gm2
Are there any clearance problems with a 64 chevelle when you go from a 14" to a 15" rim? What about when you add disk brakes to the front? > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: 2003/07/24 Thu PM 09:14:54 CDT > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 14 " to 15" rims > > In a messag

Re: [Chevelle-list] Adjustale upper trailing arms

2003-07-25 Thread Trooper
Kent, They look like a really nice product. They state on there website that they may require clearancing for some 12 bolt applications. Did you have to do any clearancing? Trooper Kent Lewis wrote: > > Trooper, > > I purchased a set of adjustable upper control arms from BMR Fabrication. > V

Re: [Chevelle-list] Adjustale upper trailing arms

2003-07-25 Thread Kent Lewis
Trooper, I purchased a set of adjustable upper control arms from BMR Fabrication. Very heavy duty, nice quality, and I now have more clearance for my 3" exhaust system. Here is there website http://www.bmrfabrication.com/A-Body.htm Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 ACES #5102 - Original Message

[Chevelle-list] testing 123

2003-07-25 Thread Kent Lewis
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RE: [Chevelle-list] So much for Viper T56

2003-07-25 Thread Herb Lumpp
Damn that sucks big time Clint! Now I feel guilty because I pushed you in the direction of a 6 speed. Hopefully D&D will take care of you without any hassles. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Cl

RE: [Chevelle-list] striped drive shaft was rear axle ratio??

2003-07-25 Thread Dave Corgill
At 12:47 PM 07/24/2003 -0700, you wrote: Just think of the overall profits tho. If everything runs backwards you could sell back any excess gas you would generate as your gas tank would keep filling back up all by itself. Such an awful dilema. Steve That didn't happen when I made one for my truck

RE: [Chevelle-list] striped drive shaft was rear axle ratio??

2003-07-25 Thread Dave Corgill
At 10:08 AM 07/24/2003 -0500, you wrote: Good point! Would the rear view mirror still be called a rear view mirror? Krister Unless you screwed it on backwards ? ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/che