Re: [Chevelle-list] Custom Paint color?

2006-10-29 Thread Bill Vander Werf
Dan,   I'm a PPG jobber. The color you are looking for really isn't an issue. I use my PPG "Prophet" probably 8 to 10 times a day on the average. I find that as long as I have the computer make a formula in either Deltron DBC basecoat or PPG Global (my personal favorite) I have a 95% hit rat

Re: [Chevelle-list] '69 Malibu factory paint scheme

2006-10-29 Thread Michael Pell
Thanks Dale!! Come to think of it, I think I have that restoration kit also..  I wonder where I put it. Thanks! -- I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, Than live my life as if there isn't, And die to find out there is. -Blaise Pascal C

Re: [Chevelle-list] LS7 Engine and trans

2006-10-29 Thread Clint Hooper
I doubt you will find a used LS7 in a salvage yard any time soon. However,I have seen a couple of them sell on eBay. A used LS6 with a cam & heads package will make the same HP/TQ for a lot less money without the hassle of a dry sump oiling system. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino proto

Re: [Chevelle-list] '69 Malibu factory paint scheme

2006-10-29 Thread Dale
Restoration Kit from Chevrolet says that on all Malibu and Concours (135-13600) 2-dr sport coupes (37), 4-dr sport sedans (39), and convertibles (67) should have [quote]"Cortez" Silver Below Body Side Lower Molding[/quote] as standard fare. Dale McIntosh 1967 Chevelle Reference CD ACES #1709/TC GO

Re: [Chevelle-list] LS7 Engine and Trans Specs

2006-10-29 Thread Larry Williams
LS7 specs. Mileage 28 Hwy/18 City http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/chevrolet_corvette_z06lz2_2007/19817/style_overview.html;_ylc=X3IDMgRzZWMDdHJpbV9qdW1wBHNsawNnbw--?trimSelect=19817&pageSelect=http%3A%2F%2Fautos.yahoo.com%2Fnewcars%2Fchevrolet_corvette_z06lz2_2007%2F19817%2Fstyle_overview.html L

Re: [Chevelle-list] LS7 Engine and trans

2006-10-29 Thread Kevin Brown
*** Sorry,Larry I Don't Know How To Advise, Everything Is Give And Take You Can't Have Both!! Either HP"s Out The Rear No Gas Mileage Or No HP"s And Great Gas Mileage?? It Is Sort Of A Trade Off, I Woul

[Chevelle-list] LS7 Engine and trans

2006-10-29 Thread Larry Williams
Currently I have a .030 over 427 big block (1973 454 block and 396 crank), RPM Heads, Comp Cams hyd roller, and Richmond 5 speed in my 65 SS. It runs great, has gobs of HP, sounds BAD, and gets 10 mpg with an egg under my foot. My plan is remove the BB and trans, and replace it with a used LS

Re: [Chevelle-list] Custom Paint color?

2006-10-29 Thread Dan Mascheck
Rick the paint website helped. I sent it to the owner and he thinks he knows the color. I will still get the color scanned to verify if he is right in Rosenberg at  AJ Foyt’s paint. We still don’t know the trim color, but we’re working on it. One problem is viewing the color on your monit