dave,
if you search around the monster site you can find some tips on
interviews
http://www.monster.com/
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From: Dave Studly [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 8:22 PM
Subject:
As I have understood it, it will not fit.
68-72 are the same and 64-67 are the same.
Ciao
André
Thanks Bill.
Bill Lessenberry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:At 07:18 PM 2/23/2005, you wrote:
Hello All,
How interchangable is a frame from a 1971 Malibu Coupe
with a body from a 1966 body ? Or is it
Hey clint,
which coilovers did you use on your vettes.
I need to decide which to go for with the C4 suspension on my velle.
Ciao
André
My 69 El Camino has QA1 coilovers on the front and Strange Engineering
coilovers on the rear. Do I like them? Yes,I've run coilovers on my
streetrods,ZR-1
I wouldnt go for a 700 behind a blown BB.
If you want an overdrive go for a 4l80, if well built they can hadle
1000/1200hp.
I do not agree 100% with Clint on the overdrive thing, in my opinion the more
gear
splits you have(to a limit), the less fuel you will consume.
Ciao
André
I see many of
From: Ed Riggins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I was an NCOA charter member. I spoke with MM when he closed down NCOA due
to financial difficulty. No one bought the NCOA list or took the club over
from him. Ed
There seemed to be a lot of disgruntled people when he let in 73 and up cars.
I think that
Clint what advantages do you feel you will get from the air ride suspension?
I've never ridden or driven a car with one, so excuse the ignorance...Is it
that much better in the handling dept? I know you can adjust the height for
looks and carrying larger payloads.
Dan
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Herb,
I notice they have three color choicesCan you recommend any
preference. I know the blue is basic, but is one more visible than the
other. I have black interior. I also have a separate tach, so the Dakota
tach is no big problem. Now the big question..Do you think it's worth
the
Herb,
Can they delete the tach? Would the dash look odd without it? I have the
wide speedometer or dash...not the round SS one.
Dan
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From: Herb Lumpp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 8:47 PM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: RE:
Dan,
I have QA1 coilovers on the front and I like them for the
adjustability, both height and resistance. They also look good. The
rear are stock springs with Global West and Edelbrock greasable,
spherical joint control arms. The combination seems to work well,
though I admit I haven't driven
At 09:07 PM 2/23/2005, you wrote:
The frames are completly different. They interchange 68-72 and 64-67.
Tom
You are correct--brain fart from working too much too late. Early cars
have a 116 wheelbase, later is 112. Sorry.
BL
The 67 wheelbase is 115 for all models, later wheelbases are 112 for
coupe/convertible and 116 for 4-dr/sta. wag./El Camino - at least according
to GM Restoration Kits.
Dale McIntosh
67 El Camino
1967 Chevelle Facts CD in progress
ACES #1709/TC Gold #92
GL on your up coming in person lunch interview next week.
Wayne
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From: Dave Studly [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 4:36 PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: Contents of Chevelle-list
Just did a Quick look through my Old NCOA stuff seems like early 91. era
when it jumped to 64 to 87. Yes there was some flack especially when the
mag Featured later model cars and tech articles( not mentioning it's
erratic publications )
Think ACES started in 94 Chuck also last
I can see your point,Andre,but an 8-71 blown BBC isn't going to get great
fuel economy no matter what you do to it. If the car were mine,and it
isn't,I would forgo the OD idea altogether and go with a built TH400 and low
3series gearing.
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001
On my 91 Callaway ZR-1,I had their Bilstein shocks converted to coilovers by
Guldstrand. Doug Rippie Motorsports did the coilover conversion on my 90
ZR-1. We kept the FX3 adjustable suspension system active on both cars and
added a Bilstein controller. The different controller allowed me to
Hi,
I have checked doug rippie but its out of my budget and I dont know who
sells the bilsteins.
Now I am more like going in the qa1 proma star direction, any ideas if
they are good.
Have Fun!
André - Tigergutt
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
In the past,air ride was not known for good handling characteristics. Air
Ride Co. has changed all that now with some new stuff. Their new air ride
coilovers work very well in the handling department. I'm considering the
changeover for the improved ride quality and easier ride height
That is right but we were talking about doing fuel economy better, not
good hahaha
The cheapest way is for sure to get a numerically lower gear and that
will help allot, that beast will spin the tires a lng
way anyway.
Have Fun!
André - Tigergutt
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Is there a difference between the firewall on a '68 with AC and one without?
I am planning on putting AC in my '68 Malibu and I want to use factory AC. I
bought the interior AC box from (what I was told) a '69 Chevelle and it has
the pipes for the heater core on the fender side(?) of the box. The
QA1 Proma Stars would probably work very well,Andre. Bilsteins won't cost
that much more,if any,and they would be easier for you to get since the
factory is in Germany. Bilstein has oulets in many countries,too.
http://www.bilstein.de/
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D
Thanks Herb I have your web site saved so I can
keep track. I'll check with you later, my Chevelle is a long way from being
done. Oh by the way where are you from.
Thanks Mark
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From:
Herb Lumpp
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Wednesday,
Thanks for the link,
I made up a nice email in my beautiful german (NOT) to both Bilstein and
Koni, lets see what they put together.
Have Fun!
André - Tigergutt
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Sent: 24. februar 2005 20:34
In a message dated 2/24/2005 2:18:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Is there a difference between the firewall on a '68 with AC and one without?I am planning on putting AC in my '68 Malibu and I want to use factory AC. Ibought the interior AC box from (what I was told) a
That's what I thought...
With my past experience with the Vintage Air setup, it might be worth it to
swap firewalls.(cheaper too)
Keith
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Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 4:02
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Subject:
Talk to Air Vintique or Old Air. I would do without a/c before swapping
firewalls.
Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001
H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
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From:
KW
That's what I
Cutting and welding in a new firewall can be a major pain. If you just cut out the section you need, you will most likely warp the sheet metal when welding it which would cause you more problems that wou would want to deal with.
Tom
just buy this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4528652301ssPageName=ADME:B:EOAS:US:3
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Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 4:02
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natural a/c is your best option, cruise on a cool night with the windows
down, ha ha
To this I add: with the windows down A/C = Always Circulating
Krister
natural a/c is your best option, cruise on a cool night with the windows
down, ha ha
That's what us "old" guys used to call "255" A/C; two windows open, 55
mph.
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natural a/c is your best
I'm also considering a 4-corner airride for my '66 elky, including the
strong-arm tubular a-arms and shockwave spring/shock. Looks like the air
tank, compressor, and solenoids will fit in the smugglers box, along with
the battery.
Tom Tomlinson
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From: Clint Hooper
My OLD eyes are getting bad and my Confuser screens
small.. But it dose look like one of the aftermarket hood ornaments JC
Whitney and Penn-Jersey use to sell.
a popular one in our area was a Swan type bird with
plasticwings in a V configuration. You could install a lamp in
the base that
Thanks for all the info so far, I'm going to take a
better picture of it tomorrow and post it up. It's kinda cool, but
it's gotta come off of there.
Dan McIntosh1963 Impala SS
ConvertibleStreet Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com
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From:
Wayne
That is what I have been taught also...
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 10:31:12 +0100 (CET)
To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] A Rookie Question
As I have
What year El Caminos came equipped with the smugglers box? Neither my
68,69,and 73 had one of these. Was it an option?
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
Better be sitting down when they tell you the cost of such a system,Tom. I
talked to Air Ride today and it's going to run me at least $3K just in parts
alone.
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
Clint, They were in the 64-67 Elkys because the Elky and Station wagon used
the same bed pan and the cover was over the rear seat area.
Mike
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From: Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Thursday, February 24,
That's kinda what I thought,Steve,but someone either here or on Team
Chevelle mentioned their gamblers box on a 68 Elky. I know for a fact my 68
didn't have one. My 69 bed has been all smoother and welded up so I wasn't
sure about it.
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D
Excuse me, too funny. I just finished spraying PPG Sash Black on the
interior of my 1968 SS 396 4spd El Camino. Tomorrow, after unmasking it, my
first thought was to fit the contraband compartment...RLMAO come to
think of it my 70 had one too. One thing el caminos have over the others
is a
Yeah, I know, I've been costing it too. I also would like to get a set of
Baer brakes (are you still a dealer?) when I get around to it. Hopefully it
will all fit into the budget when the time comes.
Tom
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From: Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing
Clint are you saying the Bilsteins are better than QA1? Why? Have you used
them? Interesting!
Dan
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From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 1:34 PM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Coil over shocks ??
Keith,
How major is swapping the firewall. My Chevelle still has all the
remnants of its original AC. The box does take up room in the engine
dept, and prevented me from using some Tig welded tall Aluminum Hub Caps. The
brake booster got me on the other side. I have a bored 454.
I'm also not sure what was in the stock smugglers box. I saw a photo of the
inside of a '66 elky box on a web site, and it looked like there was a
verticle plate running across the box to help support the lid. My '66 elky
had a diamond plate bed welded in, including the box lid. Did the previous
Cute.but I can tell, you dont live close to Houston, TX!(GRIN)
We always called it 270 ACTwo windows down at 70 MPH. The problem is.
all the stop signs or red lights.Plus having headers that put out heat
from hell from a 8-71 BDS Blower on a 452..May thought September can be hellish
with
Have you ridden in a car with air bags? Just curious on what you gain?
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From: Tom Tomlinson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 5:56 PM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Coil over shocks digital dash??
I'm also
Yes,I'm still a Baer dealer but just haven't been advertising much because
of my poor health. When you get ready for some brakes,drop me a line.
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
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ZR-1 Corvettes came standard with Bilsteins,Dan. It's hard to find a better
shock than a Bilstein, Koni,or Penske.
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
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From: Dan
Yes,I've ridden in vehicles with air ride suspension. One of my friends is
Jason Herrera,who owns a killer 79 model Malibu with air ride. His car has
been featured in Super Chevy,PHR,and other mags. The car rides like a
Towncar but corners like a slotcar.
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969 El
I really don't know yet, I need to find an exterior
AC box so I can see what really needs to be done.
Although the Vintage air unit I had was not on a
Chevelle it left all kinds of room on the firewall, everything was moved to the
interior,but it is REALLY inadequate - won't cool OR heat and
Clint...I'm the one with 454 and blower...and I'm to the point of agreeing.
My mechanic and close friend says stay with the Heavy duty 400 I have under
it...I was just wondering if there were any major savings on gas economy,
but from what you say...very little.
I'm old enough to know what I was
A close friend of mine has an Old Air system in his
55 Chevy and it gets so damned cold,you could probably hang beef in there. The
blower is rated at 900cfm and the fan will practically blow your hat off. He had
a VA system in his 35 Chevy streetrod and it left something to be
desired.
Clint for sure the smugglers compartment was there. I believe that
the factory installed a short piece of metal acrossed the front of the
bed on all years that covered it. Aftermarket bed panels are 2
seperate (left right) pieces that cover the entire bed- tailgate to
back of cab. Is it
Dan
A company called American Graffitti out of Colorado sells a cover
that is made to replace the A/C suitcase. Many folks at Chevelle Tech
have installed them seem happy with the fit finish. At one time
they were sold on eBay. It will help with clearance on the
passenger side - you'll
I thought early cars had a 115 wheelbase?
Larry (Z)
dan i dont think the original air would be much help in your
situation, these cars where know for bad a/c unit, not keeping up, my
chevelle would never keep up on the hot days
The bed panels could have been replaced on my 69 but my former 68's body was
all original. My family owned that car for thirty two years and I owned it
for ten of those. If the box was there,I sure never knew it.
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
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