Re: [Chevelle-list] rear tranny seal

2008-05-16 Thread bad66chevelle454
Thanks for the tip! I think I would of done something similar. Those things can be a pain in the butt. Reminds me of my friends favorite car related saying "With brute force and ignorance you can accomplish anything." Haha I think he has a good point. :o) -Original Message- F

[Chevelle-list] converting a 383 from automatic to standard

2008-05-16 Thread mike f
I have a externally balanced 383. Yep, it has a real 400 crank and was balanced with the balancer and flexplate on the crank. Can I get rid of my automatic and install a 5-speed/ thanks mike

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-16 Thread Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital
I bought a front brake conversion kit from true connections (Superior Spindles). Does not come with in instructions. I have not done this before and don't want to do something stupid during the process. Anyone know of a resource to guide me though the conversion? Thanks Mark Original Messa

[Chevelle-list] CB 08 Feast-RESEND

2008-05-16 Thread Bill Lessenberry
I gave you the wrong email for Les Saville. It's [EMAIL PROTECTED] Les needs some responses, ya'll. So far, it's Angee & I, Mike Bond (Mike is your wife coming??), Mike Cawthon (local guy with a very nice '67), and Pete & Mary. Tom Parsons is going to drive straight through on Tuesday, so he's

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-16 Thread bad66chevelle454
Mark, I actually installed the same exact kit on my car. I bought the 12" disc, 2" drop from True Connections. It's pretty much a straight forward type of deal. What are you having problems with, or are you just looking for a basic how to? Have you ever had the front suspension on a car apart

Re: [Chevelle-list] converting a 383 from automatic to standard

2008-05-16 Thread Tom Rightler
Yes, but you'll have to have a 400 flywheel that is externally balanced. Tom Rightler MCC Newsletter Editor - Original Message - From: "mike f" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 11:32 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] converting a 383 from automatic to standard I have a

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question

2008-05-16 Thread Rick Schaefer
http://www.allchevynova.com/nova/discbrake.html shows the conversion on a Nova. Your chevelle will be very similar. You can probably find a page specific to chevelles with a google search. On 5/16/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Mark, > > I actually installed the same ex