RE: [Chevelle-list] selling the El

2003-12-04 Thread John Nasta
There aren’t any storage facilities anywhere near me where you could keep a car. Garages are extremely hard to find, and if you do find one, they go for about $200/month. So, I'd be looking at investing $2400/year just to have it sit in storage. I work 6 days a week if not 7. Last summer I

[Chevelle-list] suspension rebuild

2003-12-04 Thread HmPlate33
Someone is suggesting that after having my front control arms powder coated & bushings & ball joints installed I should have the lower ball joints tack welded. Is this a good/bad idea? Neal S. 66 Malibu Convert.

Re: [Chevelle-list] selling the El

2003-12-04 Thread Bad66Chevelle454
John,   What about some sorta storage facility? Theres a couple here that are just people that have a bunch of property, and store peoples cars, motorhomes, etcbut you could also go to a actual storage facilityJust a thought   -Tim

RE: [Chevelle-list] selling the El

2003-12-04 Thread John Nasta
Well Bob, that's the whole problem I've had no time for shows, cruises, or beaches for the past couple of years, and it’s hard to put up a canvas shelter on the streets of Brooklyn. Don’t forget, I live in an apartment in NYC. I really don’t have a place to keep it.   John Nasta      

Re: [Chevelle-list] selling the El

2003-12-04 Thread ANNEARTIE
John, don't sell it, put a cover on it for the winter, put two on it if necessary.  You've worked so hard and for so long. It would be a shame if you didn't get to really enjoy it.  Shows, cruises,  hitting the beachs. Can you swing a canvas type shelter, w/zippered doors.  A friend has one in Mary

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: Trans Cross Member

2003-12-04 Thread Dale McIntosh
Update: Listed under Powerglide: 64-70 except El Camino, convertible ~ #3949151 Listed under TH400: 64-71 except El Camino, convertible, Monte Carlo ~ #3949151 Looks like auto and 4-speed are at least different part numbers. One may work in place of the other though, don't know for certain. D

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: Trans Cross Member

2003-12-04 Thread Dale McIntosh
64-67 except El Camino, convertible 68 w/4-spd (except H.D., El Camino, convertible 69-72 except El Camino, convertible All take part number 6272136 support assembly. All these are listed under 4-speed trans and other trans may or may not be the same numbers. Dale McIntosh

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: Trans Cross Member

2003-12-04 Thread Graham Wooden
Title: Message That sounds terrific.  please send them to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Thanks Donnie!   -Graham. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 9:58 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subj

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: Trans Cross Member

2003-12-04 Thread Graham Wooden
Title: Message That sounds terrific.  please send them to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Thanks Donnie!   -Graham. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 9:58 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subj

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: Trans Cross Member

2003-12-04 Thread Graham Wooden
Title: Message That sounds terrific.  please send them to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Thanks Donnie!   -Graham. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 9:58 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subj

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Trans Cross Member

2003-12-04 Thread DonnieG67
Graham, I have a tranny crossmember out of a '67 was an automatic car... but they are actually the same cross member.  I can send you some pics... will need some cleaning up $50 + shipping if you are interested Donnie

RE: [Chevelle-list] Sneak peak

2003-12-04 Thread John W. Lonadier, Jr.
Very nice Herb, that is one nice lookin elky. I did get an eye full of yours and Mike's at PT03 in Jackson and New Orleans. If anyone's car/truck should be on the cover yours deserves it, not to say the Mike's elky isn't nice because it is. I would have a tough time judging the two of them. Again,

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: Trans Cross Member

2003-12-04 Thread Graham Wooden
That is a good question; I don't have an Interchange guide. Yikes, I don't know Can any chime in? -Graham. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Hunter Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-

[Chevelle-list] Re: Trans Cross Member

2003-12-04 Thread Jim Hunter
Graham, I have an extra transmission cross member that I bought out of a 68 SS parts car (don't know for sure if it was an automatic or a manual car & I don't know if 68 interchanges with 67, but maybe you do). > Does anyone have an extra one for sale maybe? 67SS, manual. > I just realized that

Re: [Chevelle-list] one more kickdown cable question

2003-12-04 Thread Ed Riggins
Doesn't matter where the selector is. ER "J. Brady" wrote: > OK gang, > > This is it- I'm about to cut the cable, but I have > one question beforehand.. There is no indication on > the Lokar instructions as to whether or not the car > should be in gear (with engine off) or in park when > adjus

RE: [Chevelle-list] Boxing a frame

2003-12-04 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 07:07 PM 12/4/2003 -0500, you wrote: Yes, you are trying to turn the C into a box, but it's easier to do and more solid with square stock or another C channel (facing the opposite way) than with flat stock. John Nasta OK, that makes sense. Seems like it would add a little extra weight though.

[Chevelle-list] one more kickdown cable question

2003-12-04 Thread J. Brady
OK gang, This is it- I'm about to cut the cable, but I have one question beforehand.. There is no indication on the Lokar instructions as to whether or not the car should be in gear (with engine off) or in park when adjusting the transmission kickdown cable. I'm getting ready to trim it, and it

Re: [Chevelle-list] Trans cross member, 67 manual

2003-12-04 Thread Bill Lessenberry
John Nasta wrote: > It's tough to fit a transmission into a glove box. And you can't roller skate in a buffalo herd. :-)) BL

Re: [Chevelle-list] Trans cross member, 67 manual

2003-12-04 Thread Danny Wilsher
the humor here is kinda ? but funny anyway!! Ðäññÿ .. - Original Message - From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 4:36 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Trans cross member, 67 manual :

RE: [Chevelle-list] Boxing a frame

2003-12-04 Thread John Nasta
Yes, you are trying to turn the C into a box, but it's easier to do and more solid with square stock or another C channel (facing the opposite way) than with flat stock. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bill Lessenberry Sent: Thur

RE: [Chevelle-list] Boxing a frame

2003-12-04 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 05:32 PM 12/4/2003 -0500, you wrote: It's pretty easy to do with square stock. John Nasta Old Car Network http://oldcarnetwork.com Wouldn't you use flat stock?? Aren't you just trying to turn the "C" shape into a box?? The thing about welding on a frame is that you need to be sure that your

RE: [Chevelle-list] Trans cross member, 67 manual

2003-12-04 Thread John Nasta
It's tough to fit a transmission into a glove box. -Original Message- The one for the glove box? graham wrote: > Does anyone have an extra one for sale maybe? 67SS, manual. > I just realized that I *may* need one of these ... ha! > > TIA, > -Graham.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Trans cross member, 67 manual

2003-12-04 Thread Ed Riggins
OK, OK. John Nasta wrote: > It's tough to fit a transmission into a glove box. > > -Original Message- > > The one for the glove box? > > graham wrote: > > > Does anyone have an extra one for sale maybe? 67SS, manual. > > I just realized that I *may* need one of these ... ha! > > > >

Re: [Chevelle-list] Trans cross member, 67 manual

2003-12-04 Thread graham
Ah, sorry for not being more descriptive... I need the Cross Member for the Transmission, manual. Goes in between the two frame rails, mounts tailend of the tranny. Anyone? -Graham. Quoting Ed Riggins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > The one for the glove box? > > graham wrote: > > > Does anyo

RE: [Chevelle-list] Boxing a frame

2003-12-04 Thread John Nasta
It's pretty easy to do with square stock. John Nasta Old Car Network http://oldcarnetwork.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tigergutt Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 4:27 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Bo

Re: [Chevelle-list] Trans cross member, 67 manual

2003-12-04 Thread Ed Riggins
The one for the glove box? graham wrote: > Does anyone have an extra one for sale maybe? 67SS, manual. > I just realized that I *may* need one of these ... ha! > > TIA, > -Graham.

[Chevelle-list] Trans cross member, 67 manual

2003-12-04 Thread graham
Does anyone have an extra one for sale maybe? 67SS, manual. I just realized that I *may* need one of these ... ha! TIA, -Graham.

RE: [Chevelle-list] Frameworks

2003-12-04 Thread Tigergutt
Hi everyone, I'm now at that part of the project that splits men from the mice's, I have welded in two 2" (0,120" thick) tubes between the frame legs, one is under the cowl and one is where the radiator was supposed to be. My plan is now to cut out the original crossmember to adapt the corvette c

RE: [Chevelle-list] Coming Out

2003-12-04 Thread Tigergutt
Welcome Walter And good luck on your searching ! Med Vennlig Hilsen/Kind Regards/Cordiali Saluti André Broe Jensen -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 4. desember 2003 21:17 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [

RE: [Chevelle-list] Sneak peak

2003-12-04 Thread Tigergutt
Congrats Herb This is just as good as it gets isn’t it ??? When your car is on the cover everyone know it’s the best in that issue of the mag. Well we Chevelle list guys and girls can always say that we knew before everyone else that it was a winner.

RE: [Chevelle-list] Boxing a frame

2003-12-04 Thread Tigergutt
Matt, I've been thinking about doing that myself, I think it is only beneficial, but I would like hear other people's opinions about this matter. I have seen a website describing this some time ago, I think a guy who was on the list had it but I'm not 100% positive, maybe some of you other long-t

[Chevelle-list] Boxing a frame

2003-12-04 Thread Matthew Post
Hey everyone, Has anyone out there boxed a 2-door hardtop frame to make it as rigid as a convertible frame? I'm considering doing this while the body is off the frame of my '69. How beneficial do you think it would be? The car will not be raced, but I'm building it to handle the corners well

Re: [Chevelle-list] Coming Out

2003-12-04 Thread Clint Hooper
Glad to have you aboard,Walter. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I have been lurking on this list for a couple of years now, livin

RE: [Chevelle-list] Coming Out

2003-12-04 Thread Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3 CS/SCBS
Search the internet. I found my 1969 online. It takes a bit of searching, and when you find one you are interested in, if it's not close to you, let the list know. I'd imagine any one of us would be willing to check it out for you and let you know weather or not it's worth persuing. I had to dr

[Chevelle-list] Coming Out

2003-12-04 Thread wrutland
I have been lurking on this list for a couple of years now, living vicariously, and learning through the Chevelle escapades of this group. I can not take it any longer. It's time for me to confess. I am a Chevelleaholic, there is no more denying it. I had my first Chevelle at 16 a 1969, and go

[Chevelle-list] selling the El

2003-12-04 Thread John Nasta
My friend Jack has been graciously letting me keep my 1969 El Camino (and work on it) in his garage since the spring, but I have recently been informed that he wants me to take it elsewhere so that he can put one of his own project cars in for the winter (his is a convertible). So, given that I hav

RE: [Chevelle-list] RE: Challengers Owners Assoc.

2003-12-04 Thread J.D. Stewart
The only Bombadier on our Challengers is the Rotax 503. :>) J.D. Stewart UltraFun AirSports http://www.ultrafunairsports.com FlyChallenger E-mail list and Website Administrator http://challenger.inebraska.com TitanAircraft e-mail list http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Titanaircraft/ > > "I'm the fou

[Chevelle-list] RE: Challengers Owners Assoc.

2003-12-04 Thread Tom Sharpes
"I'm the founder of the International Challenger Owners Association" When I first saw this I thought - "What are these dudes doing messing around with old an old Chevelle" ? They can afford a lot nicer cars than this and they are taking time out to work on a Chevelle ? They must be a pretty inter

RE: [Chevelle-list] Sneak peak

2003-12-04 Thread Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3 CS/SCBS
Herb, Congratulations! I dream of the day I'll have a "Cover Car" A big Thank You is in order, as well. I had to forward the link to my home e-mail address, as the military has the adelphia network blocked, and I was unable to check your site. Anyway, My wife read the e-mail, and proceeded t

Re: [Chevelle-list] Sneak peak

2003-12-04 Thread Mike Holleman
Oh, It's OK for a yellow one, too bad it isn't red. Nice wheels though. Mike - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 11:52 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Sneak peak Herb,   .

Re: [Chevelle-list] Sneak peak

2003-12-04 Thread Dave Benjamin
That is a sweet ride. Nice custom work on her. Awesome wheels also.   DaveIngersoll,OntarioMy web site:   http://members.tripod.com/benj30/     - Original Message - From: Mike Holleman To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:30 AM Subject:

Re: RE: [Chevelle-list] Intake for 283 w/ PG in 64 Chevelle?

2003-12-04 Thread chevelle292wagon
> From: yenkochevelle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Some of the old alu aftermarket intakes have the hole for the Oil fill tube. > It is blocked off with a plug but you can remove the plug and install an > oil fill tube. I still see them at swap meets. Yep probably the best and cheapest way out. Unless i

Re: [Chevelle-list] Sneak peak

2003-12-04 Thread John Fig
Congrats Herb!!! Definitly well deserved for all the time, effort and money that you and Carol have invested in your car. And with all the updates that you have done this year its going to be like looking at a whole new car next time I see it :o) You guys going to try to make the Christmas party(w

Re: [Chevelle-list] Sneak peak

2003-12-04 Thread JimM
Actually, my issue was in my mailbox when I got home from work yesterday. Wisconsin musta been in the first batch to the post office this month! Nice issue, Chuck, and nice to see the cars belonging to some of our friends from this list. I recognized several names this time. Jimcentral WI