Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

I do nothing special, exept a separate ignition switch the guys around here know me :o) But they normally wont steal classics here in Europe anyway. André In a message dated 12/5/2005 6:48:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What are you all doing to protect your

Re: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs

Very interesting! Anyone have any more details about the guy. Just curious. Phil G. 65 SS -Original Message-From: Jim [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.netSent: Mon, 5 Dec 2005 19:20:25 -0600Subject: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Never Let it out of you sight except for shows or at the track where there's people, crowds you're known. All the owners watch out for one another. It'd be pretty tough to steal a car out of an active event. That's difficult for you daily drivers. You guys may park leave your vehicles like

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: 12 Bolt axle bearings

So...you have a 9 rear end under your car? -Original Message- From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 6:30 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Re: 12 Bolt axle bearings I'm running Baer's 12 Touring rear kit on my Fab 9. My

Re: [Chevelle-list] Power Tour

My buddy and I did the first 3 stops of this years power tour. Info was not readily available till the day of registration for the first timers. We had no problems once we knew the route. We were not into the festivities so we got about 30 minutes down the road and caught up to them as they

Re: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs

Sweet. On the flip side, I have a good buddy in Tenn whose uncle has a '70 Ls6 sitting in his barn, Bought it new in '69 and scared the hell out of himself three months later and parked it, covered it and forgot it!!! Will not trade it or sell it or even talk about it. Rich-Original

RE: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Sign on my garage door; If you're thinking about breaking in, are you sure you can run faster than 825 feet per second? -Original Message- From: Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Dec 5, 2005 6:50 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security Smith

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

AND, can you explain, to us that are electricly challenged, how to do it? Rich-Original Message- From: Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Dec 6, 2005 8:10 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

[Chevelle-list] RE: Chevelle Security

I can tell you the Grant No Wheel, No Steal is junk. Thieves stole my Malibu with no steering wheel. They used big pliers to turn the hub. Chris http://personalpages.bellsouth.net/c/l/clindh/webpage.htm

RE: [Chevelle-list] RE: Chevelle Security

Sorry about your Malibu, I read you tale of the missing, and the mess up on you homepage. Talk about failure to communicate ARGHHH. But as with any anti theft device.. it's just a deterant. But as you experienced. They came prepared to overcome that type of device... The missing wheel

Re: [Chevelle-list] Seat question!

it not a Mold Thing Pelle.. it's a wear thing. The Jute acts as a buffer between the steel springs and the soft Foam.. Wayne From: Pelle Andersson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

if anyone wants to commit suicide and use me and the chevelle for a weapon, fine by me. gotta love Marine Corps training :) Bill Bradley 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma Semper Fi! - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, December 05,

Re: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs

thats my kinda packrat! - Original Message - From: Jim To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 7:20 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs Here's another interesting story, which broke here in

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Agreed. Just wound them. :) It wasn't long ago when you were justified in shooting someone trying to steal your horse. And horse thieves were hanged. Interesting how times have changed isn't it? Keith From: Larry Shouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Killing is easy to talk about, hard to do, harder yet to live with. Times have changed for the better, IMHO. - Original Message - From: Keith Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 10:10 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle

RE: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Ruger 9mm with 30 round clip. George Bumgarner 66 ss convertable.Don Allen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glock for me!Don Allen1969 Chevelle-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry ShouseSent: Monday, December 05, 2005 6:54 PMTo: The Chevelle

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Well if anyone has, or could have an issue with carjacking you could always get one of these. http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/africa/9812/11/flame.thrower.car/ Play the Quicktime video at the top of the page. Kyle - Original Message - From: Eddie Bumgarner To: The Chevelle

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Damn!!-Original Message- From: Kyle Bennett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Dec 6, 2005 12:07 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security Well if anyone has, or could have an issue with carjacking you could always get one of

Re: [Chevelle-list] Seat question!

I know, but the previous owner had just added another seat cover on top of the old one, creating something that looks like an exclusive cheese in between :-( So I just figured that some air circulation too couldn't be wrong ;-) Pelle - Original Message - From: Wayne Kline [EMAIL

[Chevelle-list] Sacramento

Any list members here in Sacramento, CA? Wife came here on business so I tagged along. Just wondering if any car shows etc. going on or is there any car places to see while I am here. We are from Fort Worth, TX. D.R. Jones

Re: [Chevelle-list] Sacramento

D.R. Jones wrote: Any list members here in Sacramento, CA? Wife came here on business so I tagged along. Just wondering if any car shows etc. going on or is there any car places to see while I am here. We are from Fort Worth, TX. D.R. Jones I'm located in Wallace. 50 Miles southeast

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: 12 Bolt axle bearings

Yes,that's what a Fab 9 is,,a custom sheet metal rear built by Chris Alston Chassisworks to use Ford 9 pumpkins. Mine's the fully braced model. The nice thing about these is the cost really is about the same as any other replacement rear. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Deadly force is authorized if you threaten me or my family with death or great bodily harm. My El Camino is part of my family. I've had to use a firearm to stop incidents on my property,twice. I'm a pretty nice guy until certain lines are crossed but all bets are off after that. If more people in

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Amen to that Clint. Fortunately I've never had to draw a firearm on another person, but it sure helps that I live in Kennesaw GA, where it is a city law that each citizen possess a firearm and ammunition. The violent crime rate here is nearly non-existant, since everyone knows, that everyone

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

What a great place to live that must be,Shawn. 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 Message - From: Shawn Price [EMAIL PROTECTED] Amen to that Clint. Fortunately I've

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Agreed. I took my class for CCW this past weekend, and man, it almost makes me not want the responsibility of carrying a firearm. Dan McIntosh1960 Impala Sport CoupeStreet Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: Craig Ellis To: The

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

I think convincing a jury that your vehicle is family, would be a hard sell. Not saying I dont agree that anyone who is willing to steal something from a person isnt asking for it, just that from a legal viewpoint, it might not work that way. Dan McIntosh1960 Impala Sport CoupeStreet Metal

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Most thinking gun owners have a throwaway, just in case the need were to arise, especially at home. I know I do. Brian From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Dan McIntosh) Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject:

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

I'll take my chances,Dan,,,my word against a dead man's. This is my last post on this subject. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh

Re: [Chevelle-list] Sacramento

This time of year there aren't too many shows going on that I know of, but there is always the Towe Auto Museum. It started out as a private Ford museum, but has branched out tho being a classic car museum. It's been years since I've been there, but it's supposed ot be pretty cool.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

You crazy Texans g Dan McIntosh1960 Impala Sport CoupeStreet Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 4:41 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle

Re: [Chevelle-list] Gear Vendors Overdrive

Grab it,Walt. Those things work great and are almost bulletproof. 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 Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I need some opinions. I have the

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

I keep telling you guys I'm just an Okie living here in Baja. G Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh You crazy Texans g Dan

Re: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs

The rest of the story: Here's the story from Old Cars WeeklyHuge muscle car stash found!Larry Fisette had no idea whether he was buying King Tut’s tomb or Al Capone’s vault when he agreed to buy 21 trailers said to be full of Corvettes and Chevrolet muscle cars and parts. Luckily, all

Re: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs

Wow. What an amazing story. It's finding a hidden American treasure. Ron M. 67 Malibu - Original Message - From: KW To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 4:02 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: 12 Bolt axle bearings

Dan,I would try to avoid installing C-clip Eliminators,if possible. A better solution would be to weld Ford housing ends on and use non C-clip axles. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm -

RE: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs

What's even more amazing is how often it happens. We heard about the Peter Maxx collection. One of every year Corvette just sitting in a garage collecting dust. My friend Bill also has so many cars that I dont think he even knows any more what he has. Most of them are Corvettes but he

Re: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs

The first year for 427 Corvettes was 1966,John,and none of them were ever offered with aluminum blocks. The ZL1 alum BBC wasn't offered until 1969 and only two were ever sold. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom

Re: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs

Wow! What a great story! Any idea how much he paid for the collection?

RE: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs

Granted, I dont know much about Corvettes and this was bout 10 years ago, so possibly I was driving a 1966 and my memory has faded. Was there a 427/450HP model that year? I seem to remember him saying that it was rated at 450HP from the factory. I also definitely remember him saying that

RE: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Hi Larry, My El hasa fuel cutoff (hidden in plain sight), a battery cut off (hidden quite well), and an agreed value policy with Grundy, which will almost be enough to replace it if itshouldever disappear! Herb Lumpphttp://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -Original

Re: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs

They had both 450hp and 425hpL72big blocksin 1966. All they changed was the air cleaner sticker since they were the same engine. Like you mentioned,it was done for insurance purposes. The L72 was equipped with four bolt mains,forged pistons,solid lifter cam,rectangular port heads,high rise

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Sounds like a good plan Herb. I too have an agreed value policy (which I will raise the amount on shortly) in place,and plan to have one or two ways to discourage a would be thief. I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned having a security system in their cars... Just thinking out loud, does

RE: [Chevelle-list] Gear Vendors Overdrive

Hi Walt, A friend of mine has one in his '70 454 El Camino and he beats on it and it keeps on ticking. The only problem he's had that I know of is the speed sensor that makes it do its thing stopped working. He called the Gear Vendor tech support and the tech explained how to hard wire it so he

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Unless they are installed by someone who really knows their stuff,aftermarket security systems can drive you insane with intermittent electrical problems. My first ZR-1 and present 69 El Camino both had Viper-brand systems installed in them when I bought the cars and both had problems. I

RE: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Larry, I have an alarmon my Vette because at one time it was my daily transportation. Now that I don't drive it too often, the alarm drains the battery so I have to keep a battery tender hooked up all the time. It's a pita and I don't think it would stop a thief if he really wanted it. I

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

I don't know,Herb. '74-79 Vettes are due a big jump in value. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Herb Lumpp Larry, I have an

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: 12 Bolt axle bearings

Actually...that's what I plan to do! Thanks Clint. The only problem is...I had the axle powder coated. Oh well...I guess it can be coated again!! Dan -Original Message- From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 5:28 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

A-Men Clint! - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 2:04 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security Deadly force is authorized if you threaten me or my family with

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Security

Could you imagine the looks on the fans face if you took that to the drag strip and then turned it on while rolling through the wet box. hahaha Kyle - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 12:12 PM

Re: Re: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs

I would say that might not be the only stash that's uncovered in the near future. As generations get older, we might see more of this in the future. From: KW [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/12/06 Tue PM 06:02:47 EST To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re:

RE: [Chevelle-list] Gear Vendors Overdrive

The Gear Vendors O/D is .78 according to their web page. Between that and your .64 it's about a 400-500 rpm difference with other factors being equal using a TH350/400. Put the O/D unit behind a 700R4 and you're talking an 8-spd automatic with final ratio of .55! That's a 300rpm drop from yours

Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Chevelle Security

I can tell you the Grant "No Wheel, No Steal" is junk. Thieves stole my Malibu with no steering wheel. They used big pliers to turn the hub.Chrishttp://personalpages.bellsouth.net/c/l/clindh/webpage.htm How do you know what they used ? :-p Larry (Z)

Re: [Chevelle-list] Gear Vendors Overdrive

What is a decent price? I understand they are good to 1200 hp but I've seen several rebuilt ones on Ebay. Larry (Z)