Re: [Chevelle-list] Engine numbers?

2003-08-04 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
Clint: TDJ IS EITHER A 1972 350-175 HP 4B-TH TRUCK OR A 1980 350-175 HP 4 B-AT TRUCK. 3970014350...70-76...2 or 4 399149270..350..LT1,Camel hump, accessory holes,64cc, straight plug 399149270-upover the counter, Camel hump,64cc, straight or angle plug With t

Re: [Chevelle-list] Engine numbers?

2003-08-04 Thread Clint Hooper
Thanks for the info,Brad. This engine is in a 1971 Corvette LT-1 coupe. Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > According to my MSA-1 guide: > > 3970014: 1

Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Chevelle-list digest, Vol 1 #66 - 6 msgs

2003-08-04 Thread Mike Holleman
Joe, Take the nut off and the piece on the underside will pivot and allow the ant. to come out the top. You will have to pull the wipers and the cowl cover to work the wire thru the firewall. Piece of cake. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: "Joe Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Pjragley1
I want to apologize for this earlier e-mail.  I'm not sure exactly what happened but I do apologize because we would never say something so disrespectful!

[Chevelle-list] RE: Chevelle-list digest, Vol 1 #66 - 6 msgs

2003-08-04 Thread Joe Smith
Hey guys, what's the trick to replacing the front radio antenna on a 65 Chevelle? Do I need to remove the inner wheel well to gain access to the base of the antenna? Thanks.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mo

[Chevelle-list] 454 Wanted

2003-08-04 Thread Sampsonite360
Hey ive been itching to put a big block in jy 72 for awhile now.. been looking a lot of places but cant find one. ANyoen here have one for sale? or know of a good place to look? Im just out of highschool looking to build one up. any help would be appreciated

RE: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Dale McIntosh
Title: Message Mike,   I agree that a 65 SS Malibu is 'overrated' by the person that told you it'd be worth $5000 more than your 65 Malibu.  It's the "mistique" factor and not anything to do with quantity built.  In fact, the V8 SS Malibu hardtop had a larger production run than the 65 Malib

RE: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3CS/SCBS
Title: Message "Bottom line is, it's your car. Build it to please you. And drive it with pride. "   What Mike said is so  true.  Who cares about sell value.  You need to ask yourself, what is it worth to you?  Not some other fool, that just wants to buy a "Hot Rod."  I know that my car,

RE: [Chevelle-list] Electrically Charged

2003-08-04 Thread Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3CS/SCBS
Title: Message Thanks guys.  I never would have suspected the battery itself.  It's a brand new one, so I just ASSUMED that it was fine.  I still have the old battery, I'll try hooking that up tonight, and see if I have the problem with that battery, as well.  I hope that's it, what a simple

RE: [Chevelle-list] How to recover a stolen chevelle??

2003-08-04 Thread Stephen Lentz
Diane has it right on the money.  The trick is to make it difficult to take.  Most thefts are a crime of opportunity.  Don't be a victim.  electric/ fuel pump hidden kill switches are also very good.  Lo-jack is an excellent theft protection device (as long as the law enforcement agencies i

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Zieg72
My car to me is worth more because of its low production #'s and the fact you just don't see any around.  Mine is a 72 Chevelle.  Its not a SS nor is it a Malibu.  I am making it what I want it to be.  Being rust free Texas car doesn't hurt either.  Enjoy your car, and as you drive by and pe

RE: [Chevelle-list] How to recover a stolen chevelle??

2003-08-04 Thread Diane Peppin
...Don't get it stolen Lo-jack is the best theft protection out there, but deterring the thieves is best.  have the vin # etched on the glass, and engrave it behind all the panels, bottom insides of the fenders, and everywhere it won't show.Have a little sign that tells them you did

RE: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ???? Legitimate question and concern...

2003-08-04 Thread Stephen Lentz
True...to trueat least he spelled it right.  He probably though he signed up for the Mustang list and cant read verry good.   Stupidity should be painful..back to Chevelles Steve -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of

RE: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ???? Thanks Brian.

2003-08-04 Thread Ken's Email
Thanks Brian. I have seen a similar 67 Chevelle selling anywhere from 14 to 16 K, but that is at a dealer. I have also seen them sell in the 9K to 11K range.   Hope I have not offended anyone on this list. As others have noted, enjoy your hobby and let your ride be what you build. But you have to a

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ???? Legitimate question and concern...

2003-08-04 Thread Ken's Email
What ?  Pragley ?  Did you not understand the original question ?   Thanks to Dale and a few others for a reasonable response. Just musing here. When I checked my totals on this 67 Chevelle, I realized how much I had spent already. Then, when I realize I have two sons to send to college, I go on a

RE: [Chevelle-list] How to recover a stolen chevelle??

2003-08-04 Thread Stephen Lentz
Donnie, was the entire car stolen or just the motor?  Did you recover any parts after the initial theft (frame or body)?  NCIC has two files applicable to vehicles, complete vehicle entries and parts that have identifiable characteristics (VIN's, partial VIN's, owner applied numbers, and uni

RE: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibu's vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Diane Peppin
Okay I have to put in my 2cents worth. Sometimes you can easily get your money back from these investments. I got my 72 Chevelle from a bank who repo'd it. I bid and won it for $250. Interior only slightly worn at the top corner of the drivers seat from sunshine. Exterior needed paint, and a fende

Re: [Chevelle-list] Electrically Charged

2003-08-04 Thread Clint Hooper
Title: Message Another suggestion would be to take the battery down to your local battery place and have it load tested. Clint HooperLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Mike

Re: [Chevelle-list] Electrically Charged

2003-08-04 Thread Mike Holleman
Title: Message Sarge, Check the battery itself. You may have plates shorted internally. Definately diconnect it from the car as it could explode and cause major paint damage. Do a polarity test. also check the specific gravity with a hydrometer to see if a cell is dead. LOL Mike Holleman

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Mike Holleman
I try not get too hung up on the SS or not SS BS. I have a 65 Malibu non SS with 45,000 miles on it. Would it be more valuable if the VIN started with 138, yes. Does that make it less valuable to me,no. In 65 the SS option cost $235.00. It made badging changes, the grill was painted black be

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: [Chevelle-list]Leaky Intake

2003-08-04 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 01:40 PM 8/4/2003 -0500, you wrote: At 01:29 PM 08/04/2003 -0500, you wrote: At 08:19 AM 8/4/2003 -0400, you wrote: That makes sense to me, as well as cleaning the area with carb cleaner before applying the RTV. Will carb cleaner or brake cleaner damage the RTV? Tom Use brake cleaner-carb clean

Re: [Chevelle-list] How to recover a stolen chevelle??

2003-08-04 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
Donnie: like finding a needle in a haystack. If it was stolen back then I bet it got cut up. today they would switch VINS , etc., back then strip it. Larry (Z)

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
Maybe we should make life miserable and not tell him how to get off this mailing list?   Larry (Z)

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
I REPORTED HIM TO MY SERVER

[Chevelle-list] watch your fan(nie)s!

2003-08-04 Thread John Nasta
It has come to my attention that there is a bad batch out there of the 7-blade replacement fans that fit all the 1968-72 GM A-Body, Nova, Camaro, and Firebird. If you lay one of the bad fans on its face (cupped side down), a good one will lay flat on a flat surface, with the whole edge of the blad

[Chevelle-list] Electrically Charged

2003-08-04 Thread Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3CS/SCBS
Title: Message Well, so much for the fishing trip.Saturday I was planning on going fishing, but when I hopped in the Chevelle, and hit the starter, everything electrical died.  It's the craziest thing.  I think I have a short on one of the starter lines.  Here's the deal.  When I hit the

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: [Chevelle-list]Leaky Intake

2003-08-04 Thread Dave Corgill
At 01:29 PM 08/04/2003 -0500, you wrote: At 08:19 AM 8/4/2003 -0400, you wrote: That makes sense to me, as well as cleaning the area with carb cleaner before applying the RTV. Will carb cleaner or brake cleaner damage the RTV? Tom Use brake cleaner-carb cleaner will leave a petroleum residue that

Re: [Chevelle-list] How to recover a stolen chevelle??

2003-08-04 Thread crobertson1
Donnie If it was reported to the police at the time of the theft. Check with that department again to determine if it is still in NCIC (National Crime Information Center). If someone attempted to obtain a new title for it, there should be a "hit" in the vehicle telling the motor vehicle cente

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: [Chevelle-list]Leaky Intake

2003-08-04 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 08:19 AM 8/4/2003 -0400, you wrote: That makes sense to me, as well as cleaning the area with carb cleaner before applying the RTV. Will carb cleaner or brake cleaner damage the RTV? Tom Use brake cleaner-carb cleaner will leave a petroleum residue that the RTV won't stick to. Once it sets up

Recall: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Brian Zack
Brian Zack would like to recall the message, "[Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ". ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net

RE: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Brian Zack
Or to http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net Brian Zack '70 Chevelle Malibu mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 10:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [C

[Chevelle-list] How to recover a stolen chevelle??

2003-08-04 Thread DonnieG67
Received this email from a guy to day Back in 1970 I owned an LS6 that was stolen and stripped. how can I find out if it is back on the street? when I had it I changed the 454 side markers to 396 so racers would think it was low powered. I have the build sheet from it and would like to buy

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Dave Corgill
At 12:53 PM 08/04/2003 -0400, you wrote: FUCK YOU Al feed this "person" to a F**D! ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Dave Corgill
At 09:51 AM 08/04/2003 -0700, you wrote: I totally agree. another approach is to buy a car that is already finished/restored, and let that guy take the money loss. Then, if you're lucky, you might be able to get your money back out of it. For sure, even if you do get your money back, you'll never

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Pjragley1
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return val ues ????

2003-08-04 Thread Pjragley1
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Pjragley1
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return val ues ????

2003-08-04 Thread Pjragley1
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Pjragley1
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RE: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Winn James M TSgt 355 EMS/MXMTCI
YOU TALKIN' TO ME? -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 9:54 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values FUCK YOU

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Pjragley1
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Michael Pell
I totally agree. another approach is to buy a car that is already finished/restored, and let that guy take the money loss. Then, if you're lucky, you might be able to get your money back out of it. For sure, even if you do get your money back, you'll never get paid for your countless hour

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
Ken: of course SS cars bring in way more money. But even them its hard not to over spend what the car is worth. you cannot own one of these for investment purposes. You would be better off putting you money in the bank at 3%.  Larry (Z)

RE: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Brian Zack
It sounds like a very nice car. It really depends on what someone is willing to pay for it. Although I definitely am not anyone who could accurately tell you what a ’67 is worth, it sounds like it could demand money comparable to a SS. I might guess 13k-16k? Again I’m no expert (and may be

[Chevelle-list] Chevelle Malibus vs. Chevelle SS'= return values ????

2003-08-04 Thread Ken's Email
As you are aware, Chevelle SS' are worth significantly more than Chevelle Malibus. I have a 67 Chevelle Malibu that I have upgraded and runs great. My question is for those who have Malibus. Do you question whether your putting more money into a classic that may not get you your return back if you

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: wiring harness

2003-08-04 Thread Rodney.
Title: Message If you're not concerned with originality, also check out Centech.  That's what I used on mine.  I'm very happy with it.  When I researched before, I found out that Centech gets their wiring from M&H.  FYI, I got the GV-18 from Centech.   www.centechwire.com     Rodney. 71 Ch

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: wiring harness

2003-08-04 Thread gene . nusbaum
John, My experience is to get as close to the year and engine/lights/dash harnesses that you can. If you don't you risk headaches later as you try to hook up or change other components. I purchased an El Camino that had a different year dash harness, and the previous owner had the wire block o

RE: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle rear gear ID

2003-08-04 Thread Dale McIntosh
Title: Message 1971 and 1972 production numbers are stamped on the front of the right axle tube  inboard of the upper control arm bracket approx 30-45 degrees above horizontal.  Example: RVC2981 decodes to RVC ~ 3.31 positraction, 298 ~ day of year starting with January 1 (298th day), 1 ~ sh

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: [Chevelle-list]Leaky Intake

2003-08-04 Thread Tom Tomlinson
That makes sense to me, as well as cleaning the area with carb cleaner before applying the RTV. Will carb cleaner or brake cleaner damage the RTV? Tom -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bill Lessenberry Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2003 2:42 PM T

[Chevelle-list] Re: wiring harness

2003-08-04 Thread Misterbowtie66
Going to buy an engine wiring harness for my 66 Chevelle, I have a 350 in it . Will any V8 harness work with that, no idiot lights just guages ?? Also any recommendations on M&H Electric for a harness ?? John Malibuman66 Phila, Pa