[Chevelle-list] Time to clear out the shed

2007-08-16 Thread Devin
I intend to spend some time this weekend taking inventory and pictures of items I won’t be using. Early guys, keep your eyes open. I’ve collected a bit of 64 stuff over the years and won’t ever use most of it. Devin No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Vers

Re: [Chevelle-list] Zoops

2007-08-16 Thread Jim Sullivan
I see several guys recommending traditional Carnauba wax products. Isn't anyone using any of the Polymer products?? I have tried a product called "Vitreo". Sold by a local auto finishing/paint store. It's their product name. Looks great and wasn't bad going on or coming off. I don't know if i

Re: [Chevelle-list] Zoops

2007-08-16 Thread Dan Mascheck
The Jakel fluoride cleaner works great removing any oxidation or residue, and then you follow up with their wax, but the lug nuts are always fun! I need to take the Weld wheels off to do it next time, other than the effort of taking the wheels on and off. Dan From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle-list Digest, Vol 49, Issue 19

2007-08-16 Thread Dan Mascheck
I have the large and small red Powerball, and frankly I don't see where it really helps. I use a special fluoride cleaner to remove any oxidation if it's been a while since I polished them, then wipe on the wax and then hand buff off with two rags. One to get the majority of the white and black re

Re: [Chevelle-list] Fender-Door Gap Adjustment

2007-08-16 Thread Rick Schaefer
Thanx Mike. I'll get the door right first. Then I'll get back to you & the list about the fender. It may be a little bit. I'm also tearing down the TPI system to powder coat it. As usual I've started too many projects at once. On 8/16/07, Mike Holleman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Rick

Re: [Chevelle-list] Fender-Door Gap Adjustment

2007-08-16 Thread Mike Holleman
Rick, You are right. Hinges first. Crack the door open and try to lift the back of the door up and down to check for worn hinges. Fix as needed. As fas as door adjustments it is easier with the fenders off, but there is a tool made to access the hinge bolts. Older body shops usually have one. Yo

Re: [Chevelle-list] Radio Upgrade

2007-08-16 Thread Malibu
This is the kit I had installed in my '66. Not cheap, but if you want to keep the original look I think this is the way to go. The only difference to the radio that's visible is the LED light to tell if I'm on AM or FM. http://www.radiosforoldcars.com/ - Original Message - From: [E

Re: [Chevelle-list] Bottle jack and jackstand

2007-08-16 Thread Jim Buckingham
That is the one I found. Pebboys carries them I was told, just have not had a chance to go look. Jim _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob n Cheri Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 10:19 PM To: chevelle-list_chevelles_net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Bottle ja

Re: [Chevelle-list] Zoops

2007-08-16 Thread HarKemAsso
In a message dated 8/15/2007 5:30:01 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > The Mother’s Powerball is not much help getting wax around the lug nuts, > > how in general does the power ball work?? which do you use? the big or > small? yellow or red?- does it save time and work bet

Re: [Chevelle-list] Zoops

2007-08-16 Thread HarKemAsso
In a message dated 8/15/2007 5:30:01 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > How durable is the shine with Mothers I usually don;t drive too much in bad weather unless I get caught in it so I am not sure-- I usually hit them once a year - and then use johnsons paste wax over the