RE: [Chevelle-list] E-brake intermediate cable

2005-09-25 Thread Bow Tie
John, the Paddock has everything you need.

Re: [Chevelle-list] E-brake intermediate cable

2005-09-25 Thread Ron Griffith
John, I got onto this thread late, but if you're talking about the hook that supports either side of the E-brake, I went to Lowe's and got some round rod and made my own. Just bend it into two open hooks like an S. One hooks into a hole in the body brace and the other holds slight tension

RE: [Chevelle-list] E-brake intermediate cable

2005-09-25 Thread John Nasta
Thanks. Too bad they don't have pictures of any of it. It seems like there are several different hooks. I also still am not 100% sure which cable I need. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bow Tie Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005

RE: [Chevelle-list] E-brake intermediate cable

2005-09-25 Thread John Nasta
Thanks Ron. Another friend also told me yesterday that you can make the hook out of round stock. I may just do that. do you know what the overall length is supposed to be? John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ron Griffith Sent:

RE: [Chevelle-list] E-brake intermediate cable

2005-09-25 Thread John Nasta
I guess another question is what diameter round stock? -Original Message- Thanks Ron. Another friend also told me yesterday that you can make the hook out of round stock. I may just do that. do you know what the overall length is supposed to be? John Nasta -Original Message-

Re: [Chevelle-list] E-brake intermediate cable

2005-09-25 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
probably 1/4 inch John

Re: [Chevelle-list] E-brake intermediate cable

2005-09-25 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
or less:)

RE: [Chevelle-list] E-brake intermediate cable

2005-09-25 Thread John Nasta
Thanks. I bought the clip that was on ebay. I am going to go to a friend's store and look through some of the intermediate cables he has in stock. I think as long as it's about 8ft long and has ends that will stay in the clips, any one will work. -Original Message- From:

Re: [Chevelle-list] glovebox

2005-09-25 Thread Bad66Chevelle454
AL, Try True-Connections. They have lots of those hard to find used parts. They might just have one. 1-800-600-4144 www.true-connections.com -Tim

RE: [Chevelle-list] what paint for rear end?

2005-09-25 Thread Ron Sparks
That is what I came up against with my Moser. IMO it should had been powder coated for the money, or at least an option (maybe it was, but it wasn't an option give to me and I failed to think about it until I opened the crate). I asked around and found that the heat would be to much onthe

RE: [Chevelle-list] E-brake intermediate cable

2005-09-25 Thread Dave Corgill
At 10:02 AM 9/25/2005, you wrote: I guess another question is what diameter round stock? I made mine 66 64 Elkys out of 3/16 stock. I first used A coat hanger to get it the right size then bent it out of the 3/16. like was said it's just an S.

[Chevelle-list] Champion RV15YC4 plugs

2005-09-25 Thread John Nasta
I found out today that I am currently running Champion RV15YC4 plugs. I want to change them because it's been a couple of years since they were put in. Are these good plugs or should I try something else? This is for a 1958 283 block w/ HEI from a 1983 Blazer. Here are the specs on the Champion

Re: [Chevelle-list] Champion RV15YC4 plugs

2005-09-25 Thread FASTRED68
I found out today that I am currently running Champion RV15YC4 plugs. I wantto change them because it's been a couple of years since they were put in.Are these good plugs or should I try something else? This is for a 1958 283block w/ HEI from a 1983 Blazer.Here are the specs on the Champion

[Chevelle-list] 10 Bolt Build Up

2005-09-25 Thread Gene's General Restoration Parts
Hi All, I am working on my 69 Chevelle Malibu wich has officially spiriled out of control and has become a frame off. All is painted on the frame and the body is about ready to go back on. The problem I have is the rear axle. It is an open 10 bolt and while I have a '66 12 bolt in storage

Re: [Chevelle-list] Champion RV15YC4 plugs

2005-09-25 Thread Ron Malespin
I switched to Bosch Platinum 2 (2 prongs) in my 350 and it was a huge improvement in providing a good reliable spark. - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 12:09 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Champion

[Chevelle-list] wire ID please

2005-09-25 Thread John Nasta
I have three wires in the front that I am still not sure what they are for. The second one I think is for the temp sender but the other two I have no idea. Please take a look here and let me know what you think: http://johnnasta.com/wires/ This is a 1969 El Camino. Note that the 3rd

RE: [Chevelle-list] Champion RV15YC4 plugs

2005-09-25 Thread John Nasta
Which plug number? Do you have HEI? Thanks, John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Ron Malespin Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 2:14 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Champion RV15YC4 plugs

[Chevelle-list] Tilt front ends

2005-09-25 Thread Jason Fiegel
I just recently bought a fiberglass front end for my 69 chevelle. I was wondering if anyone else on the list has put on of this on and had it tilt forward? If so did yours come with hinges or did you make them. If anyone has pictures I would greatly appreciate seeing them. I have a few

RE: [Chevelle-list] alternator brackets

2005-09-25 Thread Dan Mascheck
I had major problems finding the correct bracket. I have a blower and an electric fuel pump on my 454. I called several companies, but Zoops was the only one that worked! -Original Message- From: Mumper, Douglas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 1:18 PM To: The

[Chevelle-list] New gadget

2005-09-25 Thread Herb Lumpp
I was at Walmart the other day and happened to find a neat little gadget that I thought might be useful to the music lovers out there. If you have a cigarette lighter that works and would like to play mp3 music files without replacing your current radio, swing by the auto section of Walmart. The

Re: [Chevelle-list] New gadget

2005-09-25 Thread Tom Tomlinson
Herb: I've tried a number of these Modulators from Radioshack and others and have never been happy with their performance. I'm no audiofile, but there was always interference from adjacent stations, or the sound quality just wasn't that good. I'd be interested to hear if the Walmart

RE: [Chevelle-list] New gadget

2005-09-25 Thread Herb Lumpp
For $29 I wasn't expecting a whole lot, but I was pleasantly surprised. I haven't driven around with it yet, maybe things will change, but sitting in my driveway it worked pretty good. Worst case scenario, I return it. Herb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: Re: [Chevelle-list] what paint for rear end?

2005-09-25 Thread Bob Haggard
According to the body shop owner where my car is in paint shop jail you can top coat it with epoxy primer. I would recommend that you sand it some first to rough it up. They recommend their tie-coat-primer but I have noticed some blistering when it is used before acrylic enamel but it may not

Re: Re: [Chevelle-list] what paint for rear end?

2005-09-25 Thread mike f
I agree, the epoxy primer is a good product. However, what I am reading is that some folks want a gloss or painted surface. I have had good sucess with a paint gun and quality automotive enamel. I did a motor and it lasted very good. The point of this is that using a 20$ binks replica siphon cup

[Chevelle-list] saginaw 4 speed speedometer gear

2005-09-25 Thread Dan McIntosh
Hi all, Im in desperate need of the speedometer gear for a 4 speed saginaw trans, I have an out of state show that im leaving for on Friday and it seems that my plastic gear is stripped, rendering the speedo useless. If anyone has one of these laying around, can you please contact me off

Re: [Chevelle-list] saginaw 4 speed speedometer gear

2005-09-25 Thread Dan McIntosh
I forgot to add, that this gear is the same on Muncie, M20, M21, M22, Saginaw, T5, T10 transmissions. My current tooth count is 20. Thank again Dan McIntosh1960 Impala Sport CoupeStreet Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: Dan

RE: [Chevelle-list] saginaw 4 speed speedometer gear

2005-09-25 Thread Herb Lumpp
Hi Dan, You should be able to take the stripped gear to your local Chevy dealer and buy a new one. Herb Lumpphttp://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dan McIntoshSent: Sunday, September

Re: [Chevelle-list] saginaw 4 speed speedometer gear

2005-09-25 Thread Dan McIntosh
That would be nice, I'll try tomorrow. Thank for the info. Hey Herb, you don't happen to have a reference chart for gear tooth to rear end ratio to tire size, do you? Dan McIntosh1960 Impala Sport CoupeStreet Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message -

RE: [Chevelle-list] New gadget

2005-09-25 Thread Dan Mascheck
I have a different one my Son bought me for Christmas, but the works the same as the one you described. It works fine!! Dan Mascheck -Original Message- From: Herb Lumpp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 5:20 PM To: Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-list] New

Re: [Chevelle-list] E-brake intermediate cable

2005-09-25 Thread Clint Hooper
Yep and it took them until 1968 to install a TH400 in the Corvette. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes and I've always

RE: [Chevelle-list] New gadget

2005-09-25 Thread Herb Lumpp
Here's the url... http://www.vr-3.com/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Herb Lumpp Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 6:57 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] New gadget For $29 I wasn't expecting a whole lot, but I

Re: [Chevelle-list] wire ID please

2005-09-25 Thread toms64
John the orange is for the heater blower, the green with insulaion casing is temp. and the last is for the brakes by the master cly. Tom B. From: John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/09/25 Sun PM 02:31:31 EDT To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject:

Re: [Chevelle-list] Mecum Auction

2005-09-25 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
If one only had a unlimited bank account ! Larry (Z) 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1, 4-Speed. - Lot:X20 at Mecum In Chicago - Mecum Auction

RE: [Chevelle-list] wire ID please

2005-09-25 Thread John Nasta
Thanks Tom. Do you know why the one for the brakes is hot when the key is on? I looked around the brake unit today and didn't see anything that looked like an electrical connector. I'll also have to snoop around the right side to see where the blower lead is supposed to connect. I haven't hooked

Re: [Chevelle-list] saginaw 4 speed speedometer gear

2005-09-25 Thread John
Don't have one out right now but you might find a 3 speed Saginaw gear near you. If so it should work. Just check the number of teeth. - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 6:53 PM Subject:

RE: [Chevelle-list] saginaw 4 speed speedometer gear

2005-09-25 Thread John Nasta
You might be able to find info here: http://chevelleengineer.home.comcast.net/speedo.htm http://www.tciauto.com/tech_info/speedo_gears.htm HTH, John Nasta

RE: [Chevelle-list] saginaw 4 speed speedometer gear

2005-09-25 Thread John Nasta
This is cool too http://www.tciauto.com/components/speedometer_gears.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 11:59 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] saginaw

Re: [Chevelle-list] Champion RV15YC4 plugs

2005-09-25 Thread Ron Malespin
Bosch plug no. 4302. Yes I have HEI. - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 12:32 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Champion RV15YC4 plugs Which plug number? Do you have HEI? Thanks, John