Re: [Chevelle-list] GM Cars

2005-08-31 Thread SHOVEL6793
i still may be very interested  how much are you asking and how rough is it maybe pictures if possible i am serious about looking for a car for him and that is what he wants

Re: Re: [Chevelle-list] GM Cars

2005-08-31 Thread toms64
> OH Ok > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: 2005/08/31 Wed PM 04:53:50 EDT > To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] GM Cars > > tom thank you but u how much lol im comin from ga > >

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Gas Prices

2005-08-31 Thread Bob G
At 01:03 PM 8/31/2005, you wrote: You know that they are just gouging when a tragedy happens one day and gas prices go up the very next day. The gas they are selling today didn’t cost them a penny more than the gas that they sold two days ago.   == As an OLD retired Retail

Re: [Chevelle-list] son of a...

2005-08-31 Thread Ron Griffith
John, I just went through this on my '71 Elky.  Advance Auto, O'Reilly's, and AutoZone listed part # 70263 for my hose.  None were the right one.  NAPA showed part # 71068.  It didn't fit either.  All were around $20.00.  Chevrolet Dealer said he couldn't get it.  NAPA made one up using my o

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Chevelle-list Digest, Vol 25, Issue 82

2005-08-31 Thread Rick Schaefer
Welcome to the list.   There is someone else on the list who is from SA, he posted some pictures of several interesting cars a few months ago.  I hope that he chimes in. On 8/31/05, Leo Giamboni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Also Joining ..Leo Giamboni , Sao Paulo  Brazil,   Chevy Malibu 1968, blu

Re: [Chevelle-list] son of a...

2005-08-31 Thread Rick Schaefer
John most any parts store can get the hose, its a very common replacement part.   I can't believe that Strauss is still in business.  Haven't seen one of their stores since I left LI in 1970. On 8/31/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: sorry  also i bought my acc cable for my chevelle

Re: [Chevelle-list] More paint (off topic)

2005-08-31 Thread Dan McIntosh
Why not try to buff the car with a medium cut cleaner first, and see what happen?   Dan McIntosh1960 Impala Sport CoupeStreet Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: Gene's General Restoration Parts To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent

Re: [Chevelle-list] son of a...

2005-08-31 Thread SHOVEL6793
sorry  also i bought my acc cable for my chevelle from my chevelle pts place hinshaws in burlington n.c. or im sure year one would have it but i dont know how long it would take for u to git

Re: [Chevelle-list] son of a...

2005-08-31 Thread SHOVEL6793
well now i have gone to places and had perssure hoses made and they are still on the cars today and it was cheaper than from the dealer /also u should be able to git a pressure hose at any pts store

RE: [Chevelle-list] son of a...

2005-08-31 Thread John Nasta
Thanks. The real reason I asked if anybody knew if this was a dealer item is because when my accelerator cable broke a few weeks ago, the place that had the best price and also had it in stock turned out to be the dealer. I am still going to try two local dealers tomorrow. Otherwise Straus

Re: [Chevelle-list] son of a...

2005-08-31 Thread SHOVEL6793
oh ok well good luck sorry couldn't help  

RE: [Chevelle-list] son of a...

2005-08-31 Thread John Nasta
Don't have either of those near here. Strauss said they could have one by tomorrow. In the meantime I'll check elsewhere in the a.m.   John Nasta       -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 3

Re: [Chevelle-list] son of a...

2005-08-31 Thread SHOVEL6793
i dont know how ya feel about  stores like advance or auto zone but i think they do

Re: [Chevelle-list] More paint (off topic)

2005-08-31 Thread Gene's General Restoration Parts
Hi, Factory clear can be wet sanded with 400 - 600 grit and recleared. But be sure to use an adhesion promotor prior to spraying the clear. It is a solvent you spay on with your gun, it will help soften the factory baked clear and let the new clear grab hold. Gene - Original Message --

RE: [Chevelle-list] son of a...

2005-08-31 Thread John Nasta
I have a local supplier for this type of stuff. He said that he shows 4 places where he can potentially get the hose. He was able to call 2 of them before they closed for the day and neither of them had it. I just thought I might be able to get lucky with a dealer having it. I don’t think

Re: [Chevelle-list] son of a...

2005-08-31 Thread SHOVEL6793
try the local places online

RE: [Chevelle-list] son of a...

2005-08-31 Thread John Nasta
Yes, that's what it is (pressure hose). Does anybody know if I can still get one from a dealer? The local places are closed for the day, so I can’t check around here until tomorrow.   Thanks, John Nasta       -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Chevelle-list] Hot start probs

2005-08-31 Thread John Nasta
BTW, no problems since I replaced the wire to the solenoid w/ 16 gauge instead of the old 18.   John Nasta    

Re: [Chevelle-list] More paint (off topic)

2005-08-31 Thread SHOVEL6793
man see it gitts touchy here you might be able to water sand but gm does not put much paint on their cars  so you probally wont be ablr to git it all out and if there are no imperfections in the pain you mey be able to clearcoat but its hard to say with out seeing it ,but if you go through th

[Chevelle-list] son of a...

2005-08-31 Thread John Nasta
Well, now that I replaced my p/s belt, I sprung a leak. Probably the pressure hose. I'm going to check it out now.

Re: [Chevelle-list] GM Cars

2005-08-31 Thread SHOVEL6793
tom thank you but u how much lol im comin from ga

[Chevelle-list] More paint (off topic)

2005-08-31 Thread Shawn Price
Speaking of paint, I have a '94 Z71 (Not a daily driver, $65 to fill up last time). Anyway, I believe that it came with a base-coat, clear-coat system from the factory. Over the years I've noticed that things like leaves have etched their outlines into the clear and I can't remove it with anyth

RE: [Chevelle-list] GOOD Repair manual

2005-08-31 Thread rml438
perfect. thanks Chuck, that's exactay what i was looking for -- Original message -- Hi Bob, Sorry for the delay in answering you on locating a repair manual. Here are two locations to try.   Factory Auto Repair Manuals www.4door.com/chevy_car_factory_auto_repair_manual

Re: Re: [Chevelle-list] GM Cars

2005-08-31 Thread toms64
> Got one in Grand Rapids, Mi Tom B. > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: 2005/08/31 Wed AM 02:35:04 EDT > To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] GM Cars > > im looking for a 68 to 72 nova for my 14 year old son that needs work and a > motor > >

[Chevelle-list] Re: Chevelle-list Digest, Vol 25, Issue 82

2005-08-31 Thread Leo Giamboni
Also Joining .. Leo Giamboni , Sao Paulo Brazil, Chevy Malibu 1968, blue, 2 doors , cool Rgds Leo - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 5:24 PM Subject: Chevelle-list Digest, Vol 25, Issue 82 Send Chevelle-list mail

Re: [Chevelle-list] Paint

2005-08-31 Thread SHOVEL6793
Ron ,as a bodyman  of 25 years i would say  you should look a little higher for a nice paint job ,if you only want something to only last five years or so then 2k will probally deliver.but check out the shops work and u probbaly want to stay away from the big high production shops ...good luc

Re: [Chevelle-list] Trailered vs. Non-Trailered Cars at shows

2005-08-31 Thread SHOVEL6793
hell yea i was gitting gas at a store one day  and a man came up to me and said  beautifull car restoring it i said nope im driving it .i have restoed manny chevelles one i am very proud of was a al orig 67 ss 396/375 car w/power windows  and it was calli car with the smog airclnr .and i pull

Re: [Chevelle-list] Paint

2005-08-31 Thread Ron Malespin
Thanks for the info Chuck.  That is just the type of job I will be looking for.  I am budget conscious also. - Original Message - From: Chuck Speake To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 1:41 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Paint H

RE: [Chevelle-list] Paint

2005-08-31 Thread Chuck Speake
Hi Ron, I had my Malibu in the shop this spring for three months they worked on it between jobs, on Saturdays and when they had a few extra minutes.  They started off to just do a basic repaint, but by the time they were done they had done the following.  They took about ¾ of the car down

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: Gas Prices

2005-08-31 Thread Wayne Kline
Good Point.. Let's see hum Exon made 6.7 BILLION last quarter ? From: "Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: Subject: [Chevelle-list] Re: Gas Prices Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:45:21 -0400 There's the same amount of gas whether the companies charge $2 a gallon

Re: [Chevelle-list] List Membership

2005-08-31 Thread Clint Hooper
From: "Leroy Gibson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>   Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer Welcome to the list Leroy.  Glad to have another

RE: [Chevelle-list] Trailered vs. Non-Trailered Cars at shows

2005-08-31 Thread Wayne Kline
Donnie.. Herb, Phil and the other comments made echo my own feelings. This is NOT a new Phenonemom. I left VCCA back in 74 for the same reason.. My driven 37 master rumble seat coupe .was judged along side a Museum car, that did not even have fuel in the gas tank or oil in the engine @[EMAIL P

Re: [Chevelle-list] John Nasta??

2005-08-31 Thread Rick Schaefer
John do you have a fan/blower switch in stock for a 1972 el camino WITH air?   I couldn't find one on your website.

Re: [Chevelle-list] List Membership

2005-08-31 Thread Rick Schaefer
Welcome to the list Leroy.  Glad to have another voice.  And how does Clint know that you have an el camino?  On 8/31/05, Clint Hooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well,speak up Leroy. Tell us about yourself and your El Camino. Don't bebashful.Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer200

[Chevelle-list] Paint

2005-08-31 Thread Ron Malespin
Hi All, I'm thinking about redoing my paint job on my 67 Malibu.  My paint is currently red but it is only a one coat job.  It looks good but won't last long term.  The car was already painted when I bought it.   I am considering switching colors to  Marauder Maroon.  I have seen chevelles w

Re: [Chevelle-list] List Membership

2005-08-31 Thread Clint Hooper
Well,speak up Leroy. Tell us about yourself and your El Camino. Don't be bashful. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "Leroy Gibson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > J

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Gas Prices

2005-08-31 Thread Dave Corgill
At 12:03 PM 8/31/2005, you wrote: They say $4.00 a gal like in a few days. On another gripe does anybody think any county in the world will donate money to us for the damage in LA & the others? Like we do for every f-in place in the world? If you think that, gas will be 10 cents a gal this week

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Gas Prices

2005-08-31 Thread Mike Holleman
John, Do you really think that President Bush is going to do anything that upsets the people who put him in office? He is an oil man and many of his major supporters are in the same line of work. I am afraid that "we the people" are just plain screwed this time. Mike - Original Message

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Re: [Chevelle-list] Trailered vs. Non-Trailered Cars at shows

2005-08-31 Thread Jason Fiegel
AMEN Herb - Original Message - From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 10:51 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Trailered vs. Non-Trailered Cars at shows > Here's my 2 cents: Those of you who know me already know how I feel ab

Re: [Chevelle-list] Trailered vs. Non-Trailered Cars at shows

2005-08-31 Thread plgchevelle65
Hi JJ:  Crawl underneath & check out a weekend driver.  Few if any can compete with a true trailer queen.  These cars are restored to 995-1000 point stature & never put on the road again.  These guys must have barometers stuck up themselves.  I've seen them trailer up just seconds B4 the rain come

RE: [Chevelle-list] Trailered vs. Non-Trailered Cars at shows

2005-08-31 Thread Herb Lumpp
Here's my 2 cents: Those of you who know me already know how I feel about trailers. For those that don't know me, I think trailers are for cars that are still being built, are broke, or you're moving and have more cars than drivers. With that said, I actually don't mind being in a show class with

RE: [Chevelle-list] GM Cars

2005-08-31 Thread richard sierra
I've always been a Chevy man - Chevelles and Corvettes - For our daughter, we got her an Audi A4  - The safety record and additional airbags convinced my wife - We got it for her when she went off to college - Daughter has been very happy with it - So much, we just leased her another one - Fr

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Gas Prices

2005-08-31 Thread SHOVEL6793
envy (laffin) not a very good choice of words hoss

Re: [Chevelle-list] GM Cars

2005-08-31 Thread SHOVEL6793
about half of what i make now but then again im in the body business so prices havent risen but about 5 a hour as far as flatrate since 1990 in 87 i was making 10 hr flat rate  now its up to 16 so i have doubled my income or more but it is because  of experience not cause of inflation

Re: [Chevelle-list] new thread "V6 ponderings"

2005-08-31 Thread wbainey
The LS1 is the ultimate HP/Fuel economy choice in my opinion. Fast, streetable and fairly efficient. Of course a turboed or supercharged 4/6 cylinder can get teh job done as well. Walt Not glad my car is on jackstands but the money I am saving by not driving it right now will pay for the part

[Chevelle-list] Re: Gas Prices

2005-08-31 Thread Bill Bradley
it's just too bad the United States of America can't opperate like Wal-Mart, they tell the suppliers what price they will pay, and if that price cant be met, well, maybe , MAYBE you can sell it to someone else, if not it's not our problem. i'm temporarily disabled, so i dont have to buy gas

Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)

2005-08-31 Thread Gene's General Restoration Parts
I think GM drags their feet when they come out with someting innovative, take the SSR, seems like that design was about five years old before you could buy one, the new mustang was shown for only a year or so before it hit the market. Gene - Original Message - From: "Jason Fiegel" <[

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Gas Prices

2005-08-31 Thread mike f
Please, don't go political. We went through this already. I think this is foolish talk. It's bad business cause there are many of us that are studious investors and really know what the market is doing. Some posts here a class envy or political poison. Can we get back to chevelles? mike --- [EMAIL

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Gas Prices

2005-08-31 Thread Jason Fiegel
Just like on our evening news last night. They said that running to the pumps will drive up the prices, Yet they were telling everyone to fill up before tomorrow. going against what they had just said - Original Message - From: "Chuck Speake" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'The Chevelle Mailing

Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)

2005-08-31 Thread Jason Fiegel
I haven't gotten a chance to drive a new GTO but I agree with everything I have read, it is great for performance. My wife got an 05 mustang convertible back in April. Its a v-6 which is surprisingly fast. We did the whole power tour with it. I am not much of a ford fan, but they did do a great job

Re: [Chevelle-list] GM Cars

2005-08-31 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
And what was your salary in 1972 ? In a message dated 8/30/2005 9:56:40 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i want a new car for the same price my chevelle was in 72  

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: Gas Prices

2005-08-31 Thread John Nasta
You know that they are just gouging when a tragedy happens one day and gas prices go up the very next day. The gas they are selling today didn’t cost them a penny more than the gas that they sold two days ago. I spoke with a friend last night who said that stations in NYC are up to $3.40 al

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Gas Prices

2005-08-31 Thread Marlon Hanson
I hope everyone who voted to give Haliburten a blank check of their money is happy now. I agree. I've never seen things turn such pro big business as lately. Have you noticed that all banks now hold checks you deposit but put those you write through instantaneously. And, if you are late with one cr

Re: [Chevelle-list] Trailered vs. Non-Trailered Cars at shows

2005-08-31 Thread John Fig
Maybe just to clear up a few things...   We aren't talking daily drivers versus trailer queens.  At our show we have a daily driver class for cars that are a person's main mode of transportation.  Its an issue of putting a restored car that is driven against one that is trailered.   As an interesti

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Gas Prices

2005-08-31 Thread plgchevelle65
Chuck & Don:  I don't have any technical knowledge on the subject but I agree with you both.  GREED runs the oil industry, as well as the tobacco, alchohol, food, utilities industry & every other major commodity in this country.  It's part of what the free enterprise system is all about & the demo

RE: [Chevelle-list] GOOD Repair manual

2005-08-31 Thread Chuck Speake
Hi Bob, Sorry for the delay in answering you on locating a repair manual. Here are two locations to try.   Factory Auto Repair Manuals www.4door.com/chevy_car_factory_auto_repair_manual.htm   Gregs Automotive www.gregsonline.com   Hope this helps.  You can get paper or CD your cho