Re: [Chevelle-list] Draglink

2004-07-26 Thread Mike Holleman
Charles, The clearance is very tight on the draglink. The grease fitting problem is because at some point someone has replaced the inner tie rods with incorrect ones. The originals had the grease fittings on the end of the tie rod. They are still available from Moog, but there are several

Re: [Chevelle-list] Draglink

2004-07-26 Thread PLGChevelle65
Same situ on my 65. I didn't build it originally but the power front disc brakes are off a later olds set-up, 70 I think, and I've got the same grease fitting problem. Take out the plugs, put in the fitting, grease, take out the fitting and plug it up til next time. Phil G. 65 SS In

Re: [Chevelle-list] my latest project

2004-07-26 Thread Ed Riggins
Title: Re: [Chevelle-list] my latest project I think there is something to etch the galvanizing to get the paint to stick, some mild form of Muratic acid or something... From: Tigergutt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 19:51:34

Re: [Chevelle-list] Draglink

2004-07-26 Thread D.R. Jones
I have seen the same problem several times, usually the alignment solves the problem. D.R. Jones

[Chevelle-list] Re my latest project

2004-07-26 Thread hansedlund
Hi again Could I ask you wher you got the job done? In the LA area where I am living, the galvanizers are not really happy to work with car stuff. Is there anybody out there knowing somebody in the Socal area with a good reputation? Hans Heres my shiny newly galvinized frame i picked up

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re my latest project

2004-07-26 Thread JDHall
This was done in the Virgina area. Really nice people to deal with. I don't think it matters what you bring them. They don't seem to care. I would get on the web and do some searching. Make calls and hopefully you can find one around. Good luck. Guess whats going to happen to my car and utility

[Chevelle-list] front running light conversion

2004-07-26 Thread Dan McIntosh
Hi all, On my 64 Impala, when I turn on the main headlights, the running lights turn off. Exactly the same as when I had my 65 Malibu. I tried on the Boo to wire in a relay that would allow them to stay on, but it didn't work out well at all. Has anyone done this, or seen a website

Re: [Chevelle-list] front running light conversion*

2004-07-26 Thread rocky hill
Dan, Here is a reply from a post on Team Chevelle in 1999 from someone who did the same thing. Starting in 1968, when side-marker lights were introduced, the parking lights remained on when the headlights were switched on. Prior to that model year, the parking lights switched off when the

Re: [Chevelle-list] front running light conversion*

2004-07-26 Thread Dan McIntosh
Thank you Rocky!! I just did it, and it works perfect. Looks much nicer in the front now. Also looks safer (at least in my opinion). Very much appreciated! Dan McIntoshStreet Metal FabricationsPavement Scraping 1964 Impala S.S.http://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message

Re: [Chevelle-list] front running light conversion*

2004-07-26 Thread Michael Pell
I did this at one time also on a 67 Camaro (before I realized they were supposed to be that way,ysh). Works just fine. Mike rocky hill wrote: Dan, Here is a reply from a post on Team Chevelle in 1999 from someone who did the same thing. Starting in 1968, when side-marker lights were

Re: [Chevelle-list] Draglink

2004-07-26 Thread 65ss.com
Thank you everyone that responded! I was worried ALL DAY about this. I feel as if a huge weight was lifted. I was worried about frame damage.. Charles---Check out my 502 powered '65 Malibu Super Sport Projecthttp://www.65ss.com

RE: [Chevelle-list] Converting to bucket seats in a 71?

2004-07-26 Thread Larry Butler
Mark, I put the conversion brackets in my 72 Elky.Thekit came with two brackets, one for the driver's side and one for thepassenger's side. The raised part of the bracket points to the firewall and is welded down to the floor next to the tunnel (you will want to get very good penetration