Re: [Chevelle-list] I need gas

2003-08-19 Thread Bob Holtzman
On Sun, 17 Aug 2003, Stephen Lentz wrote: Stay away from Phoenix and northern Arizona for a while. Not exactly true. Just got back from Prescott and there was plenty of gas. -- Bob Holtzman A man is a man who will fight with a sword, Or tackle Mount Everest in snow; But the bravest of all

Re: [Chevelle-list] buying heads

2003-08-19 Thread J. Brady
Try summitracing.com or jegs.com Jim '66 Malibu '59 Corvette Project --- slpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hey all what is a good place to buy heads online? i am looking for a high perf closed chamber oval port heads at a resonable price. i.e. 215 can anyone help? thanks alan

[Chevelle-list] 1969 chevelle finished

2003-08-19 Thread Dave Benjamin
I put a large high quality(443KB)picture up on the restoration site. It is a slow load, but shows the true colour of the car. I have already started on my Beaumont. Back to Building hot rods. DaveIngersoll,OntarioMy web site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/

[Chevelle-list] RE: Fuel Lines

2003-08-19 Thread GRAYCAV56
Dave, I unbolted the shocks. And the control arms, and the entire rear axle. But you bring up a good point. Maybe I still need some weight on the frame back there to hold it DOWN while I am jacking the body of the car UP. I may have just been pivoting the entire rear of the car on the

RE: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)

2003-08-19 Thread Dale McIntosh
Title: Message HuH? is it alright to give name of person who says he is sailing parts but does send them after you pay for them

RE: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)

2003-08-19 Thread Dave Corgill
At 07:16 AM 08/19/2003 -0500, you wrote: HuH? is it alright to give name of person who says he is sailing parts but does send them after you pay for them Sailing parts don't fit Chevelles, they fit boats F**D's maybe G. ___ Chevelle-list mailing list

Re: [Chevelle-list] buying heads

2003-08-19 Thread Clint Hooper
I've seen a few sets for sale on Team Chevelle or Camaro's classifieds from time to time. Another good place to look is your local HP engine shop. Clint HooperHH Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm -

RE: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle vs El Camino doors

2003-08-19 Thread Dave Studly
I don't think it would affect a stripe kit, but the doors are different. There is a crease line (I'm looking for a different word here) in the Chevelle doors that the El Camino doors do not have. Yes, I have seen a Yenko striped El Camino. There was one for sale in this area a few years ago. I

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle vs El Camino doors

2003-08-19 Thread Clint Hooper
Yes,I would like to see some pics of that El Camino,Dave. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dave Studly [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't think it would affect a

Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Fuel Lines

2003-08-19 Thread WCross9844
Tony You may have to gently bend the fuel/brake lines to get them to fit. I believe most of the larger line manufactures send them to you rolled up. GENTLE BENDS are the key words. Hope this helps Bill C ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL

RE: [Chevelle-list] RE: Fuel Lines

2003-08-19 Thread John Nasta
You really should buy a tubing bender. They are cheap. Wasn't GENTLE BENDS the name of a movie I saw when I was a kid? John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 1:20 PM To: [EMAIL

RE: [Chevelle-list] RE: Fuel Lines

2003-08-19 Thread Krister Meister
Tubing bender definitely. I would recommend the spring tip - which will allow you to slide it over the end of the tubing and make compound curves without kinking. These spring benders are used typically for bending copper tubing for plumbing, but will also work on brake / fuel lines. They can

RE: [Chevelle-list] Eastwood Header Paint

2003-08-19 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 08:17 PM 8/18/2003 -0700, you wrote: Herb, I think I am going to use VHT the next time around. But you're telling me that the texture of the header itself counts a whole bunch. The metal wasn't perfectly smooth as I had to strip off the factory Hedman paint (which was peeling right out of

RE: [Chevelle-list] RE: Fuel Lines

2003-08-19 Thread John Nasta
You can buy one in most auto parts stores and the cam will have correct-size grooves for various diameter tubes. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Krister Meister Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 2:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)

2003-08-19 Thread Joe Smith
Aren't you supposed to send the parts after they are paid for? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave Corgill Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 7:38 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] (no subject) At 07:16 AM 08/19/2003

RE: [Chevelle-list] Eastwood Header Paint

2003-08-19 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 01:35 PM 8/19/2003 -0500, you wrote: At 08:17 PM 8/18/2003 -0700, you wrote: Herb, I think I am going to use VHT the next time around. But you're telling me that the texture of the header itself counts a whole bunch. The metal wasn't perfectly smooth as I had to strip off the factory Hedman

RE: [Chevelle-list] Eastwood Header Paint

2003-08-19 Thread Dave Corgill
At 01:35 PM 08/19/2003 -0500, you wrote: Of course, the easiest way is to have a buddy in the pizza business. Take the headers over after closing bake them in his oven. Just don't eat the first couple of pizzas the next day!! :-)) BL So that's why my pizza's taste like HP.

Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)

2003-08-19 Thread Misterbowtie66
In a message dated 8/19/2003 1:50:41 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At 01:38 PM 08/19/2003 -0500, you wrote: Aren't you supposed to send the parts after they are paid for? Yep, that's the way it should work. But them on E-Bay ?? John Malibuman66 Phila, Pa

RE: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)

2003-08-19 Thread Krister Meister
Yes, parts are usually sent after payment is received, but these are sailing parts so maybe they are COD (fish pun intended) and they are sent by Mobby Dick Express Krister [IMAGE]Aren't you supposed to send the parts after they are paid for? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Fuel Lines

2003-08-19 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
John: when were you ever a kid? Larry (Z)

RE: [Chevelle-list] RE: Fuel Lines

2003-08-19 Thread John Nasta
Oh, please. It was a long time ago, or so it seems. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 4:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Fuel Lines John: when were

[Chevelle-list] Viper T56 update

2003-08-19 Thread Clint Hooper
Don Walsh from DD Performance just called me to give me an update on my trans. It seems the problem was shifter related, causing some syncronizer problems. Don told me the stock Viper shifter doesn't have any travel stops and was the source of my problem. He told me DD builds a custom shifter that

Re: [Chevelle-list] Viper T56 update

2003-08-19 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
Clint: Yaho get that Elkie a Rollin)!! Glad to here they found the problem and didn't try to pass the buck. D D will be selling me one as soon as I'm ready. Larry (Z)

Re: [Chevelle-list] Viper T56 update

2003-08-19 Thread Dan McIntosh
That's cool of them, but if they are aware of this problem, why not take care of it before it goes out the door?? Dan McIntoshPavement Scraping 1964 Impala SShttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [Chevelle-list] Viper T56 update

2003-08-19 Thread Michael Pell
That is some pretty good service! Glad it worked out for you. Quoting Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Don Walsh from DD Performance just called me to give me an update on my trans. It seems the problem was shifter related, causing some syncronizer problems. Don told me the stock Viper

Re: [Chevelle-list] Viper T56 update

2003-08-19 Thread Clint Hooper
I got the impression from talking to Don that they weren't 100% sure until they inspected my trans. Dodge hasn't had any problems with the Viper shifters.So,DD thinks my longer shifter handle might be the problem,since the stock Viper shifter has no internal stops. All of the aftermarket

Re: [Chevelle-list] Viper T56 update

2003-08-19 Thread Clint Hooper
Me too,Michael. I expected a big hassle and large repair bill but got neither. Hopefully,my trans problems are over. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From:

Re: [Chevelle-list] Viper T56 update

2003-08-19 Thread Clint Hooper
You better believe it,Larry. I sure have missed driving the car and can't wait to get it back on the road again. Clint HooperHH Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From:

Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)

2003-08-19 Thread Trooper
I always worry that you guys are razzing a guy who is not as familiar with the english language as we are. There are guys on the list that english is a second language. I know I couldn't write a word let alone a sentence in their language. Trooper Krister Meister wrote: Yes, parts are

RE: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)

2003-08-19 Thread Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3CS/SCBS
Agreed, but Dave's comment, Sailing parts don't fit Chevelles, is still pretty darn funny. :-) I don't think anyones comments are an attempt to be rude, just having a little fun. Kepping it light, so to speak. Sarge -Original Message- From: Trooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

[Chevelle-list] Re: Chevelle-list digest, Vol 1 #112 - 20 msgs

2003-08-19 Thread GRAYCAV56
A tubing bender may just give me the few extra inches of play I need to get them to fit. I'll look into that. Thanks guys. ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net

Re: [Chevelle-list] buying heads

2003-08-19 Thread Clint Hooper
Not sure you can use these but here's some 781's for sale. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=622424 Clint HooperHH Custom,ownerLT5 Registry Directorhttp://www.LT5Registry.net/ACES #1650http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From:

Re: [Chevelle-list] Viper T56 update

2003-08-19 Thread Mike Holleman
Clint, Please keep us up to date on your experience with the DD T56. In the not to distant future, I intend to replace my M20 with one and am very interested in how the T56 works for you. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [Chevelle-list] Viper T56 update

2003-08-19 Thread Clint Hooper
Will do,Mike. If I have any more problems,I'm gonna yank the T56 out and install a full-manual TH400 w/GV overdrive.G Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From:

RE: [Chevelle-list] RE: Fuel Lines

2003-08-19 Thread Dale McIntosh
Wasn't GENTLE BENDS the name of a movie I saw when I was a kid? John Nasta Wasn't that about a proctologist? Dr. Bend Over was his name I believe. LOL! Dale ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [Chevelle-list] RE: Fuel Lines

2003-08-19 Thread Richard M. Pruett
Don't forget his sister, Ilene. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dale McIntosh Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 8:24 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] RE: Fuel Lines Wasn't GENTLE BENDS the name of a movie I saw when I

RE: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)

2003-08-19 Thread Dale McIntosh
While I realize that it's easy to get in a hurry and miss a word here and there (like does NOT send parts) but the emphasis on education the past few years seems to be too touchy-feely, make the child feel good and there are no winners or losers. Unfortunately, it's when those kids become adults

RE: [Chevelle-list] RE: Fuel Lines

2003-08-19 Thread John Nasta
Oh, the situation just gets worse. That would be Dr. Ben Dover. I think GENTLE BENDS was about a big (naked) bear. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dale McIntosh Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 8:24 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)

2003-08-19 Thread MACSRUL
Well I ain't never : )

Re: [Chevelle-list] Eastwood Header Paint

2003-08-19 Thread Dennis Kiernan
Bill Lessenberry wrote: Glass bead or sand blast the headers, then blow off the dust carefully (no fingerprints-use gloves) put each header in a plastic bag. Do you really need to sandblast them? Isnt there some method involving nothing but a bottle of some stuff and a rag or steel wool?

Re: [Chevelle-list] Eastwood Header Paint

2003-08-19 Thread Bill Lessenberry
-Original Message- From: Dennis Kiernan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 9:16 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Eastwood Header Paint Do you really need to sandblast them? Isnt there some method involving nothing but a bottle of

Re: [Chevelle-list] Electric or pneumatic grinder?

2003-08-19 Thread Brad Waller
On Tuesday, August 19, 2003, at 09:23 PM, George Spatta wrote: Hi all,   I'm getting ready to start cleaning the interior metal on my '66 and was wondering what kind of grinder (electric or pneumatic) and discs work good for taking off almost 40 years of crud? All the metal is rust free so I just