I had an Epson photo 820 that printed great pictures when it would print.
Unfortunately if it sat idle for more than a week the jets or something would
plug and the photo would come out with lines through them, etc. Using the head
cleaning utility on the printer used up ink and I found
Looks like a good project Dave.On your website,the
70 you painted,what color red is it? I am redoing my 71 convt this winter and am
looking at reds...I am leaning towards a 05 Corvette metallic red with lite gray
real flame ghost flames.Also I am collecting parts to switch the auto over to a
I have been an avid photographer since I worked at Texas AM Experiment Station(1973-1978).
At the time I liked Macro and Micro photography and did a fair bit of aerial
infra red photography of the Ag Experiment Station I worked at. Hence the older
Nikon. I have an old ring flash I havent
HP's help service is where I have a big bone to pick with them. They moved
it to India and the folks are a pain to deal with. You have to call, and
call, and calland then you still won't have your problem resolved! My
$.02.
Dan Mascheck
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From: John [mailto:[EMAIL
Don't know if any of you can help me or not but it
will be a start.I have been looking for a 1977 Malibu classic station wagon for
years..I am looking for the one that has the center console with swivel bucket
seats...WE had a new one and loved it,at least till it was totaled by a snow
plow
Go to ebay, put "swivel bucket seats" in quotes
selectthe box for searching title and descriptionand search. Then
create a robot. It'll be a matter of weeks before one appears.
- Original Message -
From:
Ron
Menchey
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Tuesday,
I broke in my
rebuilt Chevy 400 SB with 30 weight oil then went to 10w40 for summer in
Michigan. I have a oil leak ,when I fix it this winter I plan on using
Royal Purple 10w30 or 10w40 next summer.
Doug
1966
Chevelle
From: Larry Shouse [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, October
Doug,
One of the engines my son is considering is
a 400 SB. Although I told him his 68 SS396 may be worth more with a 396 in it,
he says he's heard some good things about the 400 SB. In terms of performance
and reliability, can you share with us your experiences? Others on the list too
For what it's worth, a few years
ago Consumers Reports did an extensive analysis of oil in a fleet of 60 New York
taxicabs and ran them 60,000 miles tearing the motors down and rebuilding before
and after. Their conclusion: Change every 6k and any ordinary 10w30 oil does
just fine. The
Larry, I bought the
short block from a friend I completely torn it down I used the pistons, rods,
and crank. I had the internal parts balanced and the pistons fly cut to
get compression down to 10.5 to 1. I had the crank with harmonic balancer
and flex plate spun balanced, that a lone cost
Is there really any known difference between orange vs. green anti-freeze
(other than the color)? I have the El Camino using orange and the MR2 using
green. I know you're not supposed to mix them. Just wondering if I should
stick with one or the other. The green seems to be more commonly
Hi Guys
As you know the 65 has a small wheel well which limits the tire size. I
use a 225 x 14 x 70 series BFG. The rears are wore out and I need to
find more traction. I can't go inside with a wider rim to any extent.
I am considering going to a 4 link set up w/ coil overs and a slight
Hi,
My daily driver is a 96 Olds 88 which I bought with ''bad head gaskets''
but turned out to be a deteriorated plastic upper intake where coolant went
thru it to cool the egr vapors. After talking to my mechanic buddies I found
out the orange will attack plastic and gaskets alike and the only
John, The orange was formulated to GM specs and is recommended by GM for
late model engines. It has Dex Cool which I believe is similar to water
wetter and supposed to cool somewhat better than the green. I have been told
not to mix them. I have been using the orange in my old cars for years
http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/sub_care_sat/1272436.html
Check out this link!
http://www.kentuckycarclubs.com/Used_Car_Lot/The_Lot/the_lot_23.html
From: Ron Menchey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2005/11/01 Tue AM 07:28:08 EST
To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: [Chevelle-list] looking for
Don't know if any of you can
Close but not quite,,the one I want has the headlite one on top of the other
and the model is a Malibu Classis
Thanks though
Ron
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 1:46 PM
Subject: Re:
That car is $6k all day long. Buy it, drive it for five years, sell it for
7000. Meanwhile, insurance is $300 a year instead of 1200.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 1:46 PM
Subject:
A+++ article. Saved me from making a big mistake.
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From: Bill Lessenberry [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] orange vs. green anti-freeze
Hi,
Is there anyone out there with a parts car that I can buy the power vent
motors windows off?
I just need the motors
Thanks!
Have Fun
André
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig Ellis
Sent: 1. november 2005 19:55
To: The Chevelle
Thanks Bill, I learn something new everyday. Two of my old cars have
copper/brass radiators, so much for being consistant. Looks like I'll be
forced to keep both green and orange in the shop.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Bill Lessenberry [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing
I found you a coupe on ebay if you want it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Malibu-1977-Chevy-Malibu-Classic-Ne
w-Engine-Out-Of-Crate_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6170QQitemZ4586616894QQrdZ1
QQsspagenameZWDVW
Have Fun
André
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For what it's worth, my BIL is an
AP (Airframe Powerplant) mechanic. He uses Amsoil,
changes it every 15k with a filter change every 7500.
Craig E.
===
I know I must be stupidbut I see this allot(changing the filter
BUT not the oil) and I can understand why...
BUT I
Tie a rag around your forearm. ;-)
Larry
- Original Message -
From:
Bob G
To: Craig Ellis ; The Chevelle Mailing List ; The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 3:56
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Synthetic
Oil
For what it's worth, my BIL
The orange is supposed to be 100,000 mile antifreeze it comes in most all
your newer cars. I have a 2000 Impala and it had the dex.cool (the orange)
in it and the dex cool turned to a sludgy type stuff. And also it started to
turn the low coolant light on. I had it flushed and put the regular
I wonder if this is why my heater core went south. Wish I had known this
earlier.
Keep in mind that POR-15 is very toxic. Wear a chemical vapor mask when
using it. Corroseal (http://corroseal.com/) is non-toxic. I'm surprised it's
not more popular.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Pelle Andersson
Sent: Tuesday, November
p.s. Don't get POR15 on your skin either. You can absorb it that way too and
it's very difficult to get off.
If I only had known 9 hours ago :-/
But I have to test POR15 once anyway ;-)
Maybe next time?
Thanks for the advice, I don't want to end up like
a hallucinating veggie ;-)
Pelle
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From: John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Pelle,
You might want to get some Metal Ready from the same company. It will prep
your floor for the POR15. See below for product info.
Larry
Our simple one-step process gently etches metal, creating an ideal anchor
pattern for coatings such as POR-15®, while simultaneously leaving a zinc
Sorry Pelle, I should have read your entire email before replying. Please
disregard my last post. LOL
Larry
- Original Message -
From: Pelle Andersson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 6:20 PM
Subject:
1) I was wondering what ring and pinion
gears you guys are using? I am looking for mostly cruising but the
occasional run isnt out of the question. What would you guys
suggest?
2) I may come into ownership of a 69 Impala
this weekendI really dont have a huge use for it and was
Corroseal is also much easier (and safer) to spray than POR15.
I ordered the whole kit!
Marine Clean (degreaser), Metal ready POR15!
..but do I have to take another round with the steel brush
or is good enough to apply the stuff at?
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From: Larry Shouse [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Does any one have an opinion on going with Faulken or Nitto tires. What's
everyone using?
Dan Mascheck
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 12:47 PM
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
is the 69 impala on e-bay? i would like to have3 on if it is
priced right
pk let me ask i bought my son a 72 nova it is in great shape
other than the roof (from the old vynil top) we want to paint the top i was
wondering if anyone used the por-15 on heavy rust what cannot be grinded
out and replacing the top is out of the question ,i thought of por-15 then a new
The 69 Impala is not on ebay. It is actually
a buddy of mines Dad car that has been sitting for a whilenow. He
told me he would finally sell it to me. Now that I have my Chevelle I dont
know what all I would do with it. If I do get it I would probably let it
go really cheap. I will keep you
Hi Ryan,
Even more important than the gear ratio is engine RPM at a given
speed. 60 MPH is popular because it is also Revolutions Per Mile.
My 1965 Malibu SS with 14" wheels, Powerglideand 3.31:1 gears (it's
an A/C car) turns about 3000 RPM at 60 MPH. Much more desirable for use on
the
What transmission will you be running? What
diameter rear tire?
I'm running 4.11 cogs with my car's Viper 6spd and
a 26" rear tire. That's probably too much gear for a non-od trans'd street
car.
Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001
H-D FLHR custom
You can run a lot bigger tire wheel combo on a 64-65 than you think. I
know a 285/40/17 tire on a 17x9.5 wheel with 5 7/8 backspace will fit.
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
- Original
Nittos are very good tires,,if they build the size you need.
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 Mascheck [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Does any one have an
cool thank you my mother bought one new and i would like to
have one if the price is right
Pelle, POR 15 is not designed for use on smooth metal. It needs some texture
for good adhesion. POR stands for paint over rust.
Mike
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From: Pelle Andersson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005
I've used POR on some test metal (an old car
out in the field), I lightly brushed it with a steel brush, then put on the
POR-15. The metal was VERY rusty. Two years later out in the weather
it looked more or less the same. The POR had changed colors, but was still
there. I've also applied
I would not run car oil in a motorcycle,due
to its lack of anti-shear additives such as zinc,etc. These additives are not
used in automotive oil because they will damage catalytic
converters.
In my ZR-1 Corvettes,I ran Redline 10W-40
and changed it every year. Expensive but it's hard to
I will be running a th400 for the time being but I
REALLY hope in the near future to swith over to a Muncie. So...I would
like to run gears that will work with both so I dont have to change
anything. The rear tires are 15" diameter. Looking for "good" gas
mileage but also decent performance
hi all, im trying to make an AutoCad block for a
chevy bowtie. Anyone happen to have the dimensions for one? i
scoured the net and found tons of pics but no dimensions
thank you.
Dan McIntosh1960 Impala Sport CoupeStreet
Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com
Here is a calculator for figuring engine speed
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/gearing.htm
Gene
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From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 8:32
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 2
questions
http://www.carnut.com/specs/engdim.html
Here's a site from my favorites...
Later
Charles
www.65ss.com
- Original Message -
From:
Dan
McIntosh
To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 8:58
PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] chevy bowtie
I don't know what colour that one was because it
come painted and just had the paint code at the time. I don't have any 4spd
stuff right now either.
- Original Message -
From:
Ron
Menchey
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 6:07
AM
98GMC 3500 with Dex Cool. $1400.00 to replace radiator, intake
gaskets and hoses. Cause? Shop (Cousins shop)says" We get tons of Gm
cars-trucks with factory antifreeze needing gasket and radiator replacement."
Replacement anti freeze? It sure wasn't Dex Cool.
Larry
(Z)
Whoops forgot to mention the 2 water pumps and hosesI replaced on the
truck since new.
Larry
(Z)
Folks-
I am new to Team Chevelle - as of this morning in
fact. I have owned my Chevelle since 1987, through High School, College,
and beyond. I am active duty Air Force, and have an assignment to Fresno California pending for
April 2006. Finally, I am in a position to retrieve my car from
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