Re: [Chevelle-list] Hey Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Brian Knight
Or at least a trunk monkey From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hey Clint! OFF SUBJECT Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 23:26:49 EST I had a lady side swipe my Chevelle while stationed at Campbell. Was wishing I had

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread mark fellman
Some good insight to the urban sprawl, ag system and the demise of our culture is in Fast Food Nation. I highly recommend reading it. Mark On Nov 22, 2005, at 6:24 PM, Clint Hooper wrote: I agree 100%,Dan. The chips are lining up and I'm very concerned we're going to see them domino,,soon. Our g

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hey Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Hilpp99
I had a lady side swipe my Chevelle while stationed at Campbell. Was wishing I had a gun that day

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hey Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Brian Knight
May God bless the FINE men and women at Ft. Campbell, and every other base we have. Couldn't spend so much time on our 'velles and elcos without them! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hey Clint! OFF SUBJEC

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hey Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Hilpp99
Especially not around Ft. Campbell

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hey Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Brian Knight
Haven't made it yet, always something going on. (moving, new child, etc.) We are going to try this year, though. My wife has some family reasonably close that would help with accomadations. Brian From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: "The Chevelle

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hey Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Brian Knight
Not a lot of anti gunners in KY, thank goodness! Brian From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hey Clint! OFF SUBJECT Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 21:38:34 -0600 If the gun wasn't so large,I'd bring

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hey Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Clint Hooper
Chevellabration is the Mecca for Chevelle/El Caminos. Ever been to the event? You got a deal on the sour mash. 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: "Brian Knig

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Clint Hooper
Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't they made of plastic? If so,people have had good luck glueing them back together. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hey Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Clint Hooper
If the gun wasn't so large,I'd bring it with me to Chevellabration next year. That would shake up the anti-gunners,wouldn't it? 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 -

Re: [Chevelle-list] Front Fender Braces - 1966 Chevelle

2005-11-22 Thread Larry Shouse
Thanks Roger. I'll check there.   Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: Roger Smithies To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Front Fender Braces - 1966 Chevelle I broke down a couple of years

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Hilpp99
The gear that turns the shock are broke on the right front and the left rear.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Clint Hooper
What's wrong with your actuators,Eric? Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey Clint, I know you have talked about your Z

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Brian Knight
Wonder what it would take to start a Chevelle/El Camino/ Monte museum, or is there one? If I ever do make it your way, I will bring some cool single barrel bourbon in trade for a few rounds of .50 ammo. Brian From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: "

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Hilpp99
Hey Clint, I know you have talked about your ZR1 a few times on here and I was wondering if you knew of any connections where I could get shock actuators for my 94 Vette? I have been looking in Ecklers and other catalogs but don't really want to pay the $400 a piece if I don't have to. Thanks

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Clint Hooper
ZR-1 Corvette functions at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green. 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: "Brian Knight" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > What do y

Re: [Chevelle-list] Front Fender Braces - 1966 Chevelle

2005-11-22 Thread Roger Smithies
I broke down a couple of years ago and bought a pair of reproduction lower fender support braces so I could replace the one missing on my '66.  It fit perfectly.  They're listed at $24.95/pair in the 2003 Ground Up catalogue.   Roger - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Brian Knight
What do you do in these parts? I mean work related or just passing through? Brian From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 20:46:23 -0600 I've been

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Clint Hooper
I've been in your neighborhood quite a bit. 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: "Brian Knight" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Central Ky. Maybe someday I can make i

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Brian Knight
Central Ky. Maybe someday I can make it down your way. Thanks! Brian From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 20:26:43 -0600 I'm in North Texas,Bri

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Clint Hooper
I'm in North Texas,Brian. Where are you located? 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: "Brian Knight" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Where are you at, Clint? I've ALWA

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Clint Hooper
I agree 100%,Dan. The chips are lining up and I'm very concerned we're going to see them domino,,soon. Our government,both GOP and DNC,is not learning from the past. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_h

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Brian Knight
Where are you at, Clint? I've ALWAYS wanted to shoot a 50 cal. Brian From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 20:20:22 -0600 I'm into paramilitary w

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread Clint Hooper
I'm into paramilitary weapons,Bob. My main shooters are a FN FAL Congo paratrooper and a Colt CAR-15 but I also shoot some 9mm subguns and a .50bmg rifle. Firearms are one of my passions. I haven't seen the 47 Ford,yet. Have you seen the restomod 61 Chevy bubbletop they are building with Morr

Re: [Chevelle-list] Disc Brakes

2005-11-22 Thread MICRLASER
Use the B body Caliper.  If you search the Team Chevelle forums under brakes and suspension, you will find a wealth of knowledge on this subject.   Tom

RE: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Dan Mascheck
I work in the ag sector and with all the smaller farms we have…I’m seeing them go south for the winter. With recent fuel prices being so high even with the recent drop, fertilizer is astronomical, and the price they receive is so low. It’s impossible to pencil a cash flow. Only if you’re a

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Clint Hooper
Nahh,just trying to liven up a boring day,Mike. Looks like it worked,too. Now,back to our regularly scheduled programming! 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

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Brian Knight
Personally, I consider the folks on this list family. Sometimes we like to get each others opinions/feelings because for the most part we respect and trust each other. Brian From: mike f <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Che

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Larry Shouse
Now maybe we're getting somewhere... Maybe not buying Japanese is a bit more personal for you than unfair trade practices.  Sorry to hear about your grandfather James.   Having said that, I will also tell you that I am half Japanese, was born an American, I served my country, and I fly Old G

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Clint Hooper
I agree,Dan. I've built some serious Bugs and Ghias in my day. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh Hey now, don't bash them V-D

[Chevelle-list] Hay Clint! OFF SUBJECT

2005-11-22 Thread bob howard
This is Bob form OK. I used to own a gun store and indoor range in Okla. City, till 2003. sold it and moved too the farm to raise cows and get away from the city. I saw where you buy ammo at walley world. what kind of guns do you like? if you prefer to say off list i understand.I can still bu

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread mike f
Is this a Geo-political Forum now? Mike --- Clint Hooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You guys can buy foreign cars all you want. It's > your right to do so. I own two GM vehicles and one > Harley Davidson. > However,unfair trade with the Chinese is what's > killing our economy. Just look at Chi

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Dan McIntosh
Hey now, don't bash them V-Dubbs, I happen to own a 73 Beetle      Dan McIntosh1960 Impala Sport CoupeStreet Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com           - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, November

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread SHOVEL6793
well i own my 72 ss chevelle conv. ,a 47 ford bus coupe (life long project) 67 harley chopper and a 93 harley lowrider ,but  because of non drivin fools all over the road i also have a 95 jetta and a 91 camry...wifes car i wont let her near the chevelle ,but i cant afford to keep putting  10

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Clint Hooper
Only speaking for myself,I buy very little from Walmart even though we have a Supercenter located one mile from my house. Most of what I do buy from them are magazines and an occasional box of US amunition for my guns. Groceries too but they are obviously American-produced. Right? I've owne

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Clint Hooper
Germany's reunification with Combloc East Germany is the main reason for their struggles,at the moment. It's certainly not us kicking their butts. As for France,who the heck cares? I'm an optimist but the US economy isn't doing that well,Matt. Most of the economic indicators are trending dow

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Matthew Post
What people fail to see and what the media fails to report is how well our economy is actually doing.  Europe and Asia cannot keep up.  With the exception of China, who has to revert to unfair trade practices to succeed,  we are doing better than anywhere else.  Japan has been in a decade long de

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Matthew Post
You won't buy a Japanese car, but you probably shop at Wal-Mart. At 04:02 PM 11/22/2005, James Strunk wrote: my bottom line,,,when ANYONE owns a japanese product,even if it's your rightyou ARE supporting a country that attacked and brutally killed american solders, such as my grandfather,,,

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Clint Hooper
You guys can buy foreign cars all you want. It's your right to do so. I own two GM vehicles and one Harley Davidson. However,unfair trade with the Chinese is what's killing our economy. Just look at ChinaMart's success. Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Clint Hooper
Are the US-made Toyotas made in the USA or assembled in the USA? Are their engines and transmissions made here? I know their electronics are not made here. Neither are their rolling stock and suspension components. If the companies are Japanese-owned,most of their profits don't stay in Ameri

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread James Strunk
my bottom line,,,when ANYONE owns a japanese product,even if it's your rightyou ARE supporting a country that attacked and brutally killed american solders, such as my grandfather,,, that refuses to allow our products to be sold in their country,,,that's right,,exercise your right,,buy f

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Matthew Post
That's very interesting.  So, it makes me wonder if that makes it an American car?  Guess it depends on how you look at it.  Either by where and by who it's made or who ultimately owns the company. At 03:32 PM 11/22/2005, you wrote: I am one of those silent people learning from eveyone else.  Fir

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Ron Malespin
Very good points Marlon.  The U.S. has become the caretaker of the world.  We dump billions of dollars helping other countries economies and poverty levels.  I can't remember the exact number but I believe the U.S. has 26 million people living below the poverty level.  What happened to taki

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Russ Miesner
I am one of those silent people learning from eveyone else.  First, I am the proud owner of a '65 Chevelle SS.  Secondly, I work for a Japanense transplant parts suppliers in Missouri.  I can't say for all parts but I do know most of the parts on American made Toyota's are made in the USA.  From

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Marlon Hanson
I think the big picture is that too many of us our looking at our own short term benefit, just as GM and Ford did in the 80s when they let the Japanese take over the auto market. They went for short term quarter to quarter gains profits so everyone in upper management could earn fat bonuses and and

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chassis Bushings

2005-11-22 Thread Bad66Chevelle454
Kyle,   Unless youre planning on really racing your car, I would stick with rubber bushings. The polyurethane ones are a lot stiffer and will give you a harsher ride. Some people might make the argument that the polyurethane ones last longer, but the rubber ones last 30 years, I think that'

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Matthew Post
Speaking for the telecom industry, the Europeans are far more guilty of blocking American products and technologies than the Japanese.  Fact is, no one is as open to trade as we are. Playing devil's advocate, I would argue that since both GM and Toyota are public companies (and traded on the NYSE

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chassis Bushings

2005-11-22 Thread D.R. Jones
If it is for normal street driving go with Moog. D.R. Jones Kyle Bennett wrote: OK, i need to buy a complete bushing kit for my 71 and i know there are a lot of bushings on the market. Anyone have any comments about which are good or bad? I was looking at an Energy Suspension kit, just beca

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread rmpvsp
I agree with all of you; but you're missing the big picture. James is right. The Japanese do not open their trading borders, not just for Autos but all products, with the same open arms that we do. Bottom line; follow the money. Where do those profit dollars really go after the cars are built in

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Matthew Post
Are there any vehicles that are ENTIRELY American built anymore?  And by that I mean without Canadian or Mexican parts/assembly etc.?  I doubt it.  Larry makes a good point, but I believe those Japanese cars assembled here are made with mostly Japanese parts.  They are assembled here to avoid the

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Larry Shouse
I'm not ashamed of owning a Japanese vehicle. As far as I'm concerned it's our right as an American to buy what we feel to be the best fit and value for our given situation. Besides, many "Japanese" cars and trucks are assembled here in the United States, while many of our American vehicles

Re: [Chevelle-list] Serious Warning: Fake CIA e-mail virus warning

2005-11-22 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Got the exact email today.  My email program (Eudora) is acting weird too, it wants me to enter my password every time it gets mail.  BillL At 12:44 PM 11/22/2005, you wrote: FYI   I have rec'd these from the FBI as well. Delete the e-mail if you get it!   Don’t open the e-mail attachment,

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Dennis.McGillis
Maybe everyone is on vacation this week. Dennis McGillis '65 Malibu SS in process of getting a 350 - Original Message - From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 8:15 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home? Sure has been quiet today. Clint Hooper

[Chevelle-list] Serious Warning: Fake CIA e-mail virus warning

2005-11-22 Thread rmpvsp
FYI   I have rec'd these from the FBI as well. Delete the e-mail if you get it!   Don’t open the e-mail attachment, it has a virus that is a variant of the mytob virus!   Example is below. This is N O T  a H O A X !     http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/soberx.asp       -Original

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread James Strunk
I have an idea,,no a suggestion,get rid of that japanese car,,anybody should be ashamed to own japanese cars,they restict owr big three automakers to a specific # of cars that can be sold in japan,, FAIR TRADE ??? I've said before,,If you see me in a japanese car or truck,,call the law,,I'v

Re: [Chevelle-list] Advice - Off Subject

2005-11-22 Thread Ron Malespin
I agree.  Any additive in any fluid is merely a band aid to temporarily cover the real problem.  The additives usually lead to secondary problems like Keith stated.   Ron M. - Original Message - From: KW To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 10:38

Re: [Chevelle-list] Advice - Off Subject

2005-11-22 Thread KW
No way. Either it will soften the seals or gum up your oil passages. I think that if he works on it again, I would make him show me what he was doing to fix it - then I would change oil immediately and find some place to test it to make sure he didn't add anything while you weren't looking! Ke

[Chevelle-list] Front Fender Braces - 1966 Chevelle

2005-11-22 Thread Larry Shouse
Does anybody out there have a set (2) of front fender braces (rods with drilled through, bent ends) for a 66?   Thanks! Larry

Re: [Chevelle-list] Advice - Off Subject

2005-11-22 Thread Craig Ellis
Not in a gazillion years. The shop owner is out of ideas alright. Now his big idea is to avoid fixing his mistake...at your expense. - Original Message - From: "Larry Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chevelle List" Cc: "David Hillberry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2

Re: [Chevelle-list] Advice - Off Subject

2005-11-22 Thread mike f
What does the Acura Dealer say? --- Larry Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I had a 2001 Acura GSR rebuilt recently at a small > shop. The engine has > a persistent oil leak. Somewhere in the head area - > either the cam > seals or head gasket. The seals have been replaced > 2X, oil pres

[Chevelle-list] Advice - Off Subject

2005-11-22 Thread Larry Williams
I had a 2001 Acura GSR rebuilt recently at a small shop. The engine has a persistent oil leak. Somewhere in the head area - either the cam seals or head gasket. The seals have been replaced 2X, oil pressure sender replaced, and the head gasket re-torqued, and it still leaks one or two drops

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread rmpvsp
I think I'm an expert sometimes.   X, we know from Algebra is the unknown.   And a spurt is nothing more than a drip under pressure!   Happy Thanksgiving everyone.    Rich-Original Message- From: Bill Bradley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Nov 22, 2005 8:41 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Su

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Bill Bradley
i was once a "pert" , do i qualify? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 11:46 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home? ok ok somebody has got to step and be the expert ..so