Re: [Chevelle-list] Questions and advise

The parking lights go out on my 69 when the headlights are turned on. I wish they would all stay on. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Dale

Re: [Chevelle-list] Questions and advise

Why Tomcan't ya wait until it gets dark at 8:30? If ya don't get home till 9:00PM it still will be dark :-X Larry (Z)

Re: [Chevelle-list] Questions and advise

Back in the day (late 60's)they use to make a kit forParking lights to come on with the headlights. Larry (Z)

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FWIW, My '67 GMC's parking lights go out when the headlights are turned on.-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jan 30, 2006 11:20 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Questions and advise In a message dated 1/30/2006 11:18:47 P.M. Eastern

Re: [Chevelle-list] Tricks or Tips?

Country boys leard about that at a very early age! No, I didn't, but I was warned!!!-Original Message- From: Dan Mascheck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Jan 30, 2006 10:16 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tricks or Tips?

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You guys might want to check you State's laws before you alter the switches; may not be legal.-Original Message- From: Malibu65 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Jan 31, 2006 2:22 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Questions and advise I had

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68's did not have the park lights on with the headlights. BillL At 10:17 PM 1/30/2006, you wrote: As ’68 was the first year of the side marker lamps, maybe that’s when they kept parking lamps on as well? Be a bit of trivia that may come in handy later. Be sure to let us know what you discover

Re: [Chevelle-list] Flowmaster

Hey Ron, yeah I don't think the 40s sound bad, I think they sound great. I agree with you though that they can be a little too much on a long drive. Especially, when you cruise at certain RPMs where the resonance is at its worst. Matt At 05:33 PM 1/30/2006, Ron wrote: By loud I didn’t mean mine

Re: [Chevelle-list] Flowmaster

Thanks John. Maybe I'll give them a try then. Matt At 07:56 PM 1/30/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have the super 40's on my 66ss and I love the sound. I think they are very good mufflers, loud when you really step on the go pedal but nice sound. No popping or I really would not stand for

Re: [Chevelle-list] Questions and advise

Dispels that theory, thanks Bill! Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 ChevelleReference CDnow available! ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Lessenberry Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 9:35 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing

Re: [Chevelle-list] Questions and advise

Some one suggested to just run a wire to connect the running lights to the headlights. This would make the head lights come on when the running lights come on because they would back feed the headlights. This would not be a problem unless you wanted to just run your running lights and not

Re: [Chevelle-list] Questions and advise/Fix For Headlight Switch

That was the solution. I am installing new Painless 18 circuit assembly and am at the dash area. Thanks for the reminder. mike --- rocky hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mike, Play it safe, and disconnect the battery first. Then disconnect the light switch from the dash, and drop it

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 You made the parking lights come on with the headlights.Dothe headlights now come on with the parking lights? Dennis McGillis '65 Malibu SS-(Soon to be) 350 - Original Message - From: Malibu65 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 11:22 PM

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That, was the issue, Mike. It seems as if I remember when the head lights are on, the parking lights are not on. What was the solution on that? Also, my chrome moldings are just the factory tin or whatever pieces and look to be in good shape. I can buff them and have them installed when

Re: [Chevelle-list] Alignment Spec's?

Are standard alignment specs changed when using radials??? On 1/30/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/30/2006 10:17:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Looking for reference that I can print... Application is a ' 70 SS Coupe...Chevelle

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 LOL I did this 30 years ago. I would have noticed. :-)   You made the parking lights come on with the headlights.   Do the headlights now come on with the parking lights?   Dennis McGillis    '  65 Malibu SS-(Soon to be) 350 The name changes with the function. When they're

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The parking lights stay on with the headlights on my 69 Chevelle Denny

[Chevelle-list] retiring the el camino?

Well, I am seriously at the point of wanting to put historic plates on the El Camino and get a garage for it, and get some sort of economical car that can hold a fair amount of [EMAIL PROTECTED] in a way that is not visible from the outside. If anybody knows of a garage available on Long

[Chevelle-list] FW: eSecurity Advisory: Blackmal Email Worm

Title: FW: eSecurity Advisory: Blackmal Email Worm Big FYI. Rich, just a warning about attachments and a virus below, a nasty worm to be aware of….read on __ From: Herron Jim W. (DTI) Sent: Tuesday, January

Re: [Chevelle-list] retiring the el camino?

Well I will probably get banned for mentioning the "F" word but if it were me in your situation I would get a Taurus Wagon. 2000-up. Good look with the alloy wheels. Very dependable and good economy for the size of car. I routinely get 24-28 mpg mixed. I had a dark blue one with the rear doors

[Chevelle-list] New source for flux capacitors

For those of us whose Craft-o-Matic Subscription Cancellation Units are running a little sluggish, I have found a source for new Flux Capacitors that will bring that baby back to full speed or better!! They also have many other useful and hard to find parts such as Muffler Bearings, Round

Re: [Chevelle-list] retiring the el camino?

Carl, You're on double secret probation until further notice. grin Rich-Original Message- From: Carl Ziegler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Jan 31, 2006 7:13 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] retiring the el camino? Well I will

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I would get a ZO6 for a commute car. It has some storage and can zip in and out of traffic when you need to (just make sure it's pointed straight) Larry Williams John Nasta wrote: Well, I am seriously at the point of wanting to put historic plates on the El Camino and get a garage for it,

Re: [Chevelle-list] retiring the el camino?

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I though an apology in advance was implied. SORY Bring words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail.

Re: [Chevelle-list] retiring the el camino?

Someone asked a similar question a few weeks ago at Chevelle Tech. Favorable reviews were given to any of the full size GM FWD equipped with the 3.8l V-6. Seems like they are reliable get outstanding gas economy. A co-worker has a Buick and claims 28-32 mpg on the highway. Trunk is huge. On

Re: [Chevelle-list] retiring the el camino?

Don't think you needed to apologize. Rich was just giving you a hard time . Didn't you see his grin ??? On 1/31/06, Carl Ziegler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I though an apology in advance was implied. SORY Bring words and photos together (easily) withPhotoMail - it's free and works

Re: [Chevelle-list] retiring the el camino?

I'll second that, I love my 3.8 1996Olds 88. Roomy and great gas mileage and they can be bought pretty cheap. I bought mine for $1200 with a leaky upper manifold and fixed it for $200 Gene - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent:

Re: [Chevelle-list] Questions and advise

The 68 Chevelle I have, the running lights remain on when the headlights are one. Also, I confirmed tonight that 67-older Fords are the same way, headlights only on, no running lights. Tom

Re: [Chevelle-list] Alignment Spec's?

In a message dated 1/31/2006 2:26:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Are standard alignment specs changed when using radials??? No, the alignment is for centering the kingpin or spindle, has nothing to do with the tires. Tom

Re: [Chevelle-list] New source for flux capacitors

I ordered their brass balls. Theyre handy for when I have to argue with the wife, for example, likewhy I'm buying a 500 dollar TPI wire harness for my car... Dan McIntosh1960 Impala Sport CoupeStreet Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From:

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In a message dated 1/31/2006 1:22:56 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I had that same question in the mid 70's when I was an electronics tech school student. I wanted to make my parking lights stay on. So on my '65 I removed the headlight switch to see what I could do. I

Re: [Chevelle-list] New source for flux capacitors

OMFG I've never laughed so hard in my life. My wife just came downstairs wondering what was so funny on TV and I had tears running down my face. BLINKER FLUID! ahahahahah Karl GrovesMaster Certified CIWhttp://www.karlgroves.comWill Work For

[Chevelle-list] 1971 12-bolt rear, open or posi?

Can someone tell me whether ALL 12-bolts in 71 Malibus were posi or not? Is there any good way to tell (other than driving it, since the car's half disassembled)? Karl Groves Master Certified CIW http://www.karlgroves.com Will Work For Parts: http://chevelle.karlcore.com/detail.php?id=3

Re: [Chevelle-list] New source for flux capacitors

Hey Carl,,I never can run out of blinker fluid,,My big truck has the new tech.,solar powered blinkers !! - Original Message - From: Karl Groves To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 10:29 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] New source

Re: [Chevelle-list] Questions and advise

I had that same question in the mid 70's when I was an electronics tech school student. I wanted to make my parking lights stay on. So on my '65 I removed the headlight switch to see what I could do. I noticed a small brass shorting bar on the switch's pins. After poking around with a

Re: [Chevelle-list] 1971 12-bolt rear, open or posi?

They weren't. You can tell by turning one axle. If both axles turn the same direction when you do so,it's more than likely a positraction unit. 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

[Chevelle-list] weatherstripping

has any one used OER brand weather strips?? how are they compared to Metro or Soffseal?? thanks Harlan http://hem.bredband.net/chevellegearheads/

Re: [Chevelle-list] weatherstripping

OER is basically Classic Industries (also the same family that owns OPG). Generally everything I have seen from OER is good quality. I didnt know they were selling weatherstrips under their own brand name. Even OPG sells Soffseal AMM (which are also owned by the same people, but not the

Re: [Chevelle-list] retiring the el camino?

Just remember that with a 1968 hood you have to use 1968 hinges. The reproduction 68-69 hoods use 1969 hinges but otherwise fit a '68 just as well. 1970 was the first year that the El Camino used different fenders than the Chevelle Malibu. The reason is that the 68-72 El Caminos all use the same

[Chevelle-list] Front Disc Brakes

I just wanted to let everyone know that when youre replacing rotors and the old passenger side caliper bolts strip and the drivers sides bolt heads snap off it makes for a long night in the garage.

Re: [Chevelle-list] retiring the el camino?

At 05:06 PM 1/31/2006, you wrote: Also, any suggestions for the next commuter car are welcome, but I do want something that hides the stuff in the back. One bad thing about the El Camino has always been that I can’t leave anything in the back and walk away, and still expect it to be there