Re: [Chevelle-list] help!

2004-08-22 Thread Bob G
At 01:58 AM 8/22/2004, James Strunk wrote: Hey; list members,,we, the wife I, have owned a 1970 S.S.since Aug. of 71,,here's my problem,,in driving our other various vehicles over the last few years,I've got to the point, where I just don't like the factory front bucket seats,,after sitting

Re: [Chevelle-list] help!

2004-08-22 Thread Mike Holleman
James, Have you considered having your seats redone? With new springs and foam over new covers you would not believe how much better they sit. Mike Holleman - Original Message - From: Bob G [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday,

RE: [Chevelle-list] help!

2004-08-22 Thread Richard M. Pruett
James, Check this out; http://procarbyscat.com/ Rich -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of James StrunkSent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 1:59 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-list] help! Hey; list members,,we, the

Re: [Chevelle-list] help!

2004-08-22 Thread Larry Williams
I installed Corbeau seats. They come with bases that bolt in the stock position. They look good but are pretty hard. I couldn't afford Recaro. http://racing-seats-usa.com Larry Williams 65 SS - Original Message - From: James Strunk To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [Chevelle-list] help!

2004-08-22 Thread rick schaefer
I installed seats from a late model firebird in my elky. The biggest problem is the floor pan. On our cars, the floor pan is very uneven, I had to make 3 different height spacers to get them level. After that, you need to remember to reinforce the floor pan so the mount bolts don't pull

[Chevelle-list] rim paint

2004-08-22 Thread Melanie Lopez
Anybody know the paint NUMBER for the paint needed for 71 Chevelle rims (it's a special gray). I know they sell it by the can in catalogs,but we have a friend who will mix up the paint to spray it ourselves, but we need the ID #. By the way, ourTOTAL restoration is coming along, slow but

[Chevelle-list] body

2004-08-22 Thread Mark Tibbits
I am restoring a 67 Chevelle and I am looking for a place to have the body acid dipped. Does anybody know where I can get that done.

[Chevelle-list] HP?

2004-08-22 Thread Jack Thorpe
Is there a rule of thumb of added HP from Headers, Air gap intakes,? Thanks Jack's 66 Jack Thorpe [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Chevelle-list] body

2004-08-22 Thread FishermanRick43
Where do you live ? Rick

[Chevelle-list] Curb weight:

2004-08-22 Thread Ken Long
Hello Everyone, I just bought a 1968 El Camino BBfrom Missouri,(MO does not require the weight on their registrations) I need the curb weight for New York State to register it. A friend of minehas a 1970 SS El Camino that weighs in at#4105. Just wondering if any one out there has that

[Chevelle-list] Vandalized!!!

2004-08-22 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My Chevelle was vandalized last night. I didn't care that they stole all the loose stuff and I am grateful the stereo and speakers were still in place, they could have done some real damage getting them out. What really gets me is that these little jerks lit fireworks off INSIDE THE CAR! I

RE: [Chevelle-list] Curb weight:

2004-08-22 Thread Dale
Published curb weight (empty vehicle ready to drive plus weights of gasoline and water) is listedby GM as 3675 for a 13880 (SS big block) 1968 El Camino. Options such as TH400, A/C, buckets, p/s, etc will add weight. Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41 DalesPlace My 67 El Camino

Re: [Chevelle-list] Vandalized!!!

2004-08-22 Thread ANNEARTIE
Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Lets hope everything turns for the better.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Vandalized!!!

2004-08-22 Thread Bill Bradley
real sorry to hear that, hope they catch the bastards!"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Chevelle was vandalized last night. I didn't care that they stole all the loose stuff and I am grateful the stereo and speakers were still in place, they could have done some real damage