[Chevelle-list] column shift linkage

2003-09-28 Thread Bill Bradley
l with the same problem? I'm not ready to chop up my tranny tunnel just yet for a floor shifter, so I could use all the help I can get thanks in advance   Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/

RE: [Chevelle-list] WTB: column A/T shift lever pin

2003-09-27 Thread Bill Vander Werf
John, I have the pin you need from the column shifter that came out of my 71. I would imagine the part is the same thing. Email me off list with your address and I'll send it to you. I don't have any need for it. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTE

RE: [Chevelle-list] Little by little

2003-09-27 Thread Bill Vander Werf
Title: Message Pelle,   I would like to send some pictures of my 71.   How big should pictures be as far as file size is concerned? I have some taken with my camera but the files are quite large. I can resize smaller so you don’t have to deal with huge files.   Bill Vander Werf

RE: [Chevelle-list] car insurance

2003-09-26 Thread Bill Vander Werf
exposure times you can drive. The whole point of classic car insurance is to cover you for limited use. Why push it?   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Tomlinson Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 10:56 PM To: The

Re: [Chevelle-list] Car show tips

2003-09-25 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 06:14 PM 9/24/2003 -0400, you wrote: Hey,BLJUST GO TO THE CAR SHOW, AND RELAX MAN,,,DON'T BE ONE OF THOSE IDIOTS THAT SPEND THE WHOLE DAY PREPPING,,AND SUDDENLY LOOKS AROUND to SEE EVERYBODY HAS GONE HOME That's the plan--I'm going to drive to the show, use a squirt bottle with water to sp

[Chevelle-list] RE:Car show tips

2003-09-23 Thread Bill Lessenberry
D--m spell check--that's Meguiar's (I think that's right)

[Chevelle-list] Car show tips

2003-09-23 Thread Bill Lessenberry
I'm taking the Chevelle to a car show this Saturday & was wondering if you could give me some tips about prepping the car.  It's at the body shop getting buffed out, & I'll wax & shine it before I go to the show.  I've heard good things about Liquid Glass and Meguro's Gold Class products--a

Re: [Chevelle-list] Monster Garage 71 SS

2003-09-22 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Hey Sarge, I saw that show... him totally @[EMAIL PROTECTED]&$ up a perfectly nice irreplaceable 71 Elky was bad enough... then for him to make a mockery of people who enjoy/restore these cars was quite ridiculous. Just shows you that no matter how much money you have... cant seem to buy the bra

[Chevelle-list] 67 small block exhaust manifold

2003-09-14 Thread Bill Bradley
i was tearing down and sandblasting my exhaust and noticed my passenger side manifold is cracked, anyone have one they might part with, or clues where to find one? i'm going with headers later, but i'd like the manifolds on for now. Bill B. 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://grou

Re: [Chevelle-list] drive shaft

2003-09-08 Thread Bill Bradley
thanks Keith, dont know what i was or wasn't thinking LOL Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/   - Original Message - From: Keith Cooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List

[Chevelle-list] drive shaft

2003-09-08 Thread Bill Bradley
does anyone know of, or would recomend even a shop in or near Oklahoma City that can custom make me a drive shaft. my th350 is a little longer than my powerglide, but i dont want to cut my origional drive shaft. thanks Bill B. Edmond Oklahoma 67 Malibu

[Chevelle-list] trans swap

2003-09-07 Thread Bill Bradley
  i'm swaping out my powerglide for a th350, i think i have the 350 with the long tail cone, can they be changed out for the short tail ? what all is involved in this?   thanks Bill B. Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw

RE: [Chevelle-list] Obtaining a title

2003-09-04 Thread Bill Vander Werf
I bought my 71 in Georgia. The owner had a title that listed the previous owner which he never transferred. He registered the car in Georgia with a bill of sale. I was worried about how to go about getting a title so I checked with Florida. What I had to do was provide a bill of sale and have

[Chevelle-list] Temp gauge fixed!!

2003-09-01 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Apparently when I installed the gauge back into the housing I reversed the spade connectors on the back. This caused the hot & ground wires to be switched. When I put the connectors on correctly I could ground the sender wire & the gauge went to full hot. I want to thank Elree Colby from Che

[Chevelle-list] 68 SS temp gauge inop

2003-09-01 Thread Bill Lessenberry
I'm changing out the idiot light cluster on my SS 396 to the gauge type. I got to the point last night where I could set the cluster in the car & hook everything up & try it out. Everything worked but the temp gauge. Shorting the sender wire to ground has no effect, there is continuity betwe

Re: [Chevelle-list] electric fan mounting

2003-09-01 Thread Bill Lessenberry
The fan I bought comes with plastic mounting ties that go through the core...   in your experiences, are these safe to use on an aluminum radiator??   I'm afraid that the torque and wibration will cause them to eat through the tubes...   any other mounting options??   Thank you. You might check

Re: [Chevelle-list] small block swap

2003-09-01 Thread Bill Bradley
thanks Dan and Pete, i think i'm going to keep the th350 in the car, but the powerglide stays in the garage thanks again Bill B. Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestor

[Chevelle-list] small block swap

2003-08-31 Thread Bill Bradley
hey gang i have a 84 305 from a chevy truck along with the th350 that was with it. i'm thinking of dropping it into my 67 so i can go thru my 283 and powerglide. anyone familiar with this and/or forsee any problems? thanks Bill B. Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrMan

[Chevelle-list] Paint for instrument panel

2003-08-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
I'm painting the instrument panel on the 68 SS this weekend. I got some SEM #15243 Satin black and it appears to be a little more flat than what's on the panel now. Does anyone know if this is the right color? If not is there any place that might carry the correct color locally? I'm going to

Re: [Chevelle-list] rear end problem

2003-08-25 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 10:19 PM 8/23/2003 -0400, you wrote: In a message dated 8/23/03 6:04:54 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm having some trouble coming up with tools and supplies to do this job.  Nobody has an inch/pound torque wrench or a dial indicator around here.  I got the pinion seal

RE: [Chevelle-list] paint remover for fiberglass?

2003-08-24 Thread Bill Vander Werf
it over with though. You don't want to leave it standing on the bare glass any longer than necessary. You should be able to get it through an auto paint distributor. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. Brady Sent:

Re: [Chevelle-list] Eastwood Header Paint

2003-08-19 Thread Bill Lessenberry
-Original Message- From: Dennis Kiernan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 9:16 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Eastwood Header Paint > >Do you really need to sandblast them? Isnt there some method >involving nothing but a bottle

RE: [Chevelle-list] Eastwood Header Paint

2003-08-19 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 01:35 PM 8/19/2003 -0500, you wrote: At 08:17 PM 8/18/2003 -0700, you wrote: Herb,   I think I am going to use VHT the next time around. But you're telling me that the texture of the header itself counts a whole bunch. The metal wasn't perfectly smooth as I had to strip off the factory Hedman

RE: [Chevelle-list] Eastwood Header Paint

2003-08-19 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 08:17 PM 8/18/2003 -0700, you wrote: Herb,   I think I am going to use VHT the next time around. But you're telling me that the texture of the header itself counts a whole bunch. The metal wasn't perfectly smooth as I had to strip off the factory Hedman paint (which was peeling right out of th

RE: [Chevelle-list] Need a set of BB headers

2003-08-17 Thread Bill Vander Werf
off with a little compound. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Trooper Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 8:44 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] Need a set of BB headers Anybody out there with a junk set of BB he

RE: [Chevelle-list] Q: 1972 BB Starter engine

2003-08-17 Thread Bill Vander Werf
I bought a CSI unit from Jegs. I was able to clock, or rotate, the solenoid into a position that didn't interfere with the headers or the block. There are holes provided to do so. I bought a TCI starter first and had to return it because it didn't have enough positions to clear my head

Re: [Chevelle-list] NYC blackout 2003 - 1st photo!

2003-08-15 Thread Bill Bradley
cute john LOL Bill B Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/shoebox.msnw http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: John Nasta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Olds Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Chevelle List <[EMAIL P

RE: [Chevelle-list] Blown Head Gasket PART 2

2003-08-14 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 12:21 PM 8/5/2003 -0500, you wrote: BL   The link didn't work for me. :DianeWhoops-that danged dash got me--this ought to work  www.iatn.net

RE: [Chevelle-list] Blown Head Gasket PART 2

2003-08-05 Thread Bill Lessenberry
  So, I guess I screwed up somewhere.  My question is this is there any way to tell if I screwed up on the head gaskets or just the intake manifold?  You can use a deal called a Combustion Block Tester that you can buy at NAPA, or PBoys or other parts stores.  It consists of a vial that you

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: [Chevelle-list]Leaky Intake

2003-08-04 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 01:40 PM 8/4/2003 -0500, you wrote: At 01:29 PM 08/04/2003 -0500, you wrote: At 08:19 AM 8/4/2003 -0400, you wrote: That makes sense to me, as well as cleaning the area with carb cleaner before applying the RTV. Will carb cleaner or brake cleaner damage the RTV? Tom Use brake cleaner-carb clean

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: [Chevelle-list]Leaky Intake

2003-08-04 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 08:19 AM 8/4/2003 -0400, you wrote: That makes sense to me, as well as cleaning the area with carb cleaner before applying the RTV. Will carb cleaner or brake cleaner damage the RTV? Tom Use brake cleaner-carb cleaner will leave a petroleum residue that the RTV won't stick to. Once it sets up

[Chevelle-list] Brake and fuel lines

2003-08-03 Thread Bill Flanagan
I am at a point on my 67 SS project - fresh frame and suspension - I am getting ready to buy brake and fuel lines. Any recommendations - brand, supplier - who is good and who is not? OEM spec, Stainless Steel? Bill ___ Chevelle-list mailing list

RE: [Chevelle-list] blown head gasket: UPDATE

2003-08-02 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 07:45 PM 8/1/2003 -0700, you wrote: There was a spot on the driver's side gasket that looked like coolant was possibly leaking between the gasket, but like I said, I'm a rookie at this stuff and I could just be justifying all the time I've spent doing this :)   I meant to get pictures of the g

RE: [Chevelle-list] Re: [Chevelle-list]Leaky Intake

2003-08-02 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 08:52 AM 8/2/2003 -0400, you wrote: Thanks for the tip. But I have a question. Since there is (presumably) oil coming out the leak is there enough vacuum to really help pull the RTV in? Tom There is NO vacuum--if anything there is crankcase pressure. The only place you will see vacuum is in th

Re: [Chevelle-list] Plug wires

2003-07-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Did they come with a crimper? Nope ___ Chevelle-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net

Fwd: [Chevelle-list] Reverse Flow Water Pumps

2003-07-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
I was looking at the PAW catalog last night (my Christmas wish book) and saw reverse flow water pumps for big blocks. I am curious why reverse flow would be desired and what other modifications this requires? Is this for racing only, or is it a good street modification? Anyone have a BBC with su

Re: [Chevelle-list] Plug wires

2003-07-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 10:09 PM 7/29/2003 -0500, you wrote: Bill, were they precut or could you cut them to length them crimp on the terminal? Did they come with a crimper? Trooper You can get them either way. I got the cut-to-length 'cause I ran the wires differently from stock. I also got the Moroso 72175

Re: [Chevelle-list] Plug wires

2003-07-29 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 09:38 PM 7/29/2003 -0500, you wrote: I'm getting ready to buy some plug wires for a rebuilt 396 I'm putting in my 69 Chevelle. It will have hooker Comp headers. Should I get straight, 135 degree, or 90 degree boots for a big block/header application. Thanks, Trooper I used Taylor Spiro Pro 90

[Chevelle-list] A/C bracket

2003-07-29 Thread Bill Lessenberry
I'm sending this again 'cause I think it might have been lost during the changeover to the new server. Subject: A/C bracket Does anyone have the bracket that bolts to the intake manifold, that the top rear adjuster strap on the compressor bolts to? This needs to be off of a big block without

RE: [Chevelle-list] Sarge's '69 pics

2003-07-29 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 05:24 PM 7/28/2003 -0500, you wrote: I'm sure someone must know about these steel fender well staples, I tried a chevy dealership with no luck. I'm pretty sure any 69-72 Chevelle would have these dust covers over the control arms. I have an assembly manual here with pictures of the staples and

[Chevelle-list] Dash conversion/wiring question

2003-07-27 Thread Bill Lessenberry
I'm planning on changing the dash on my 68 SS to the gauge type. I have the complete cluster w/instrument harness to the fuse box. I'm going to use the engine harness that's in the car & add wires to the existing bulkhead connector to hook up everything in the engine compartment. I have a que

[Chevelle-list] A/C bracket

2003-07-22 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Does anyone have the bracket that bolts to the intake manifold, that the top rear adjuster strap on the compressor bolts to? This needs to be off of a big block without the AIR pump & with the 6 cyl Frigidaire compressor. I want to take the AIR pump & associated mess off of my motor, but the pu

Re: [Chevelle-list] rear axle ratio??

2003-07-22 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Thanks.. I tried that, and the driveshaft only spun 1.75 times to make a complete tire revolution..   Could this be right??   Thanks   Dan McIntosh If you don't have positraction, you need to turn both rear tires at the same time. That assures that you are turning the ring gear and not just s

[Chevelle-list] Cheesy fan shroud

2003-07-20 Thread Bill Lessenberry
This is my first post to the list. I became a Chevelle owner a month ago when I swapped my Nova drag car for an almost fully restored 1968 SS 396. The original fan shroud on the car was missing the bottom 1/3, and the top was cracked into two pieces. I ordered the OOT217R shroud from OPG and

RE: [Chevelle-List] New radiator

2003-07-16 Thread Bill Vander Werf
I believe that bung is for the drain petcock. Herb doesn't have an automatic trans in his car. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 7:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subjec

RE: [Chevelle-List] engine casting numbers

2003-07-13 Thread Bill Vander Werf
http://www.mortec.com/castnum.htm Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of suprsprt72 Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 1:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] engine casting numbers Hello groupies, any one in here no

RE: [Chevelle-List] Q: CUI ?

2003-07-10 Thread Bill Vander Werf
I should have added that the bore of a 402 is 4.125. A .030 overbore would be 4.155. The stroke is 3.76   Actually, if you want to be real precise the formula is:  Bore X Bore X Stroke X .785398163 You then multiply that number by the number of cylinders.   Bill Vander Werf

RE: [Chevelle-List] Q: CUI ?

2003-07-10 Thread Bill Vander Werf
Actually .030 overbore adds about 6 cubic inches to a 402. So you would have a 408.   Bore X Bore X Stroke X .785  Then multiply that by the number of cylinders.   Bill Vander Werf   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL

RE: [Chevelle-List] Anti sway bar (removed?)

2003-07-07 Thread Bill Vander Werf
t that the front end feels looser even in a straight line. If I get the car into the 10s on muscle, then it may be worthwhile. I put it back on. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tigergutt Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 3:55

[Chevelle-List] 70 Ragtop

2003-06-28 Thread Bill Flanagan
A neighbor just picked up a 70 Malibu convertible. We looked though the convertible top hydrolic assembly. Both of the cyliners are leaking. What are the recommendations for rebuild / replacement? Cyliners, lines, pump? Any sources for parts and work would also be appreciated. Bill

RE: [Chevelle-List] Off-Subject IT'S a BOY!!

2003-06-20 Thread Bill Vander Werf
years old and he's already 6" 4" tall. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3CS/SCBS Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 6:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Off-Subject IT'S a

RE: [Chevelle-List] Anti sway bar (removed?)

2003-06-19 Thread Bill Vander Werf
not I consider it an improvement. Remember, this is a drag race only modification where the car is expected to perform in a straight line. Cornering isn't an issue here. I wouldn't even consider removing the sway bar if the car was driven on the street regularly. Bill Vander Werf -Orig

RE: [Chevelle-List] turn signal woes

2003-06-16 Thread Bill Vander Werf
WD40, but I was able to get mine working with WD and a little elbow grease. Just be careful with spray solvents. Sometimes they are better paint removers than they are cleaners. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. Brady

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question

2003-06-15 Thread Bill Vander Werf
The timing tab shows degrees of crank rotation. Timing specs refer to degrees of crankshaft rotation. When you install a pointer on the block and degree marks on the balancer you set the motor up at TDC and then line the pointer up at 0 degrees on the balancer. Bill Vander Werf -Original

Re: [Chevelle-List] SBC distributors

2003-06-14 Thread Bill Bruyn
The others are all fine suggestions - I'm eventually going this route, myself:   http://www.davessmallbodyheis.com/     Enjoy,     Bill   - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; impala list Sent: Friday, June 13, 2003 7:46 PM Su

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question

2003-06-14 Thread Bill Vander Werf
balancer and a pointer from one of the mail order companies, find TDC and mark your balancer.   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Tomlinson Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2003 12:32 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle

RE: [Chevelle-List] Header installation

2003-06-14 Thread Bill Vander Werf
I would recommend the smaller headers for day to day use. You get a broader torque curve that, in most cases, makes the car stronger all around.   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig Ellis Sent: Friday

RE: [Chevelle-List] Header installation

2003-06-12 Thread Bill Vander Werf
¾” setup for the street, even with a mild 454. If the car is to live at the drag strip, as mine does, I would, and did use the 2”. Again, that depends on your cubic inches. The bigger the motor, the bigger the pipe.   Bill Vander Werf   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

RE: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine

2003-06-08 Thread Bill Vander Werf
There are two ways to point out the obvious. You can point it out in a way that's meant to help or you can try to humiliate. I'm sure he learned something from this. Too bad it was pointed out in a way that was intended to make him feel like a fool. Help him out. What could it hurt? B

RE: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine

2003-06-07 Thread Bill Vander Werf
ccelerated learning curve I might have experienced if a forum like this one existed back when I was a young gearhead He could be driving rice, for crying out loud. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rocky hill Sent: Saturda

RE: [Chevelle-List] Rich Edelbrock Carb

2003-06-05 Thread Bill Vander Werf
ng a tooth off; I'm a weirdo about that kind of stuff and would fix it. However, if you can set the timing where it needs to be the way it is it isn't necessary to change it. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf O

RE: [Chevelle-List] Rich Edelbrock Carb

2003-06-04 Thread Bill Vander Werf
cylinder. Bill Vander Werf - Original Message - From: "Tom Tomlinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 8:21 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Rich Edelbrock Carb > Last week I started up my 350 Malibu after installation of a ne

RE: [Chevelle-List] Valve cover vent!

2003-06-01 Thread Bill Vander Werf
ough vapor coming out of your valve cover to be an issue. If there is enough blowby coming out of your valve cover for you to smell it you have a worn out motor. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lahar Sent: Saturday, May 31, 200

RE: [Chevelle-List] HAGERTY TURNED ME DOWN.

2003-05-27 Thread Bill Vander Werf
ified beyond a chrome air filter and valve covers. Their idea of modified is certainly different than mine. I would be fine with that except that they represent themselves as accepting modified vehicles. All in all, I found them to be quite ridiculous to deal with. Bill Vander Werf -Original

RE: [Chevelle-List] Suspension questions

2003-04-05 Thread Bill Vander Werf
adjustable uppers I can adjust my pinion angle. After some experimenting I found that 3 degrees works best for my combination.   I get no wheel hop and the car hooks good.   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan McIntosh

RE: [Chevelle-List] 11 second street car

2003-03-31 Thread Bill Vander Werf
I have some digital pics of the car but none posted on a website.   Bill   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 9:26 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 11 second

RE: [Chevelle-List] 11 second street car

2003-03-28 Thread Bill Vander Werf
NHRA requires a Snell 95 or Higher helmet at 13.99 and a 6 point roll bar and a jacket at an et of 11.99 I put one in when I built the car because I intended to run under 12 seconds one way or another. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Chevelle-List] 11 second street car

2003-03-27 Thread Bill Vander Werf
3900 pounds with me in it.   Good luck with yours. Don’t let small setbacks dishearten you.   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Capt Crunch Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 2:27 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject

[Chevelle-List] 11 second street car

2003-03-26 Thread Bill Vander Werf
ran an 11.820 @ 113.75, 11.823 @ 113.69, 11.826 @ 113.63, 11.834 @ 113.80 and finished off with an 11.801 @ 113.46   Boy, does that ever feel great!   Bill Vander Werf

RE: [Chevelle-List] REUNITING BODY TO FRAME

2003-03-26 Thread Bill Vander Werf
if needed) Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RMilkiewicz Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 7:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] REUNITING BODY TO FRAME H, is the DAR9000 an epoxy paint? Thanks Rich ACES

RE: [Chevelle-List] REUNITING BODY TO FRAME

2003-03-25 Thread Bill Vander Werf
t the time you believe you had the car finished. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 2:08 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] REUNITING BODY TO FRAME Joe, yes,

RE: [Chevelle-List] REUNITING BODY TO FRAME

2003-03-25 Thread Bill Vander Werf
I would leave it alone. It will probably lose a little of the semi gloss luster after a while but it won’t be that noticeable. You don’t have to worry about moisture penetration. That’s the beauty of DP.   I wouldn’t clear coat it because it would give it a “cheesy” appearance.   Bill

RE: [Chevelle-List] REUNITING BODY TO FRAME

2003-03-25 Thread Bill Vander Werf
in an under the car environment. I used it on my own car’s underside.   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 11:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List

Re: [Chevelle-List] HEI conversion for 67 Chevelle Malibu

2003-03-10 Thread Bill Bruyn
ll.org/HEI.html - Original Message ----- From: Bill Bruyn To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 1:44 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] HEI conversion for 67 Chevelle Malibu You need a distributor, a piece of 12 ga. wire, and plug wires.  Don't forget

Re: [Chevelle-List] HEI conversion for 67 Chevelle Malibu

2003-03-10 Thread Bill Bruyn
 knows his stuff.  I plan to send him my old points unit for conversion in the future.   Enjoy,   Bill - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 12:46 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] HEI conversion for 67 Cheve

RE: [Chevelle-List] paint stripping recomendations?

2003-02-12 Thread Bill Vander Werf
adhere to bare metal like sh*t sticks to a blanket but they should both go over a sanded surface.   I disagree with your body guy.   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of NoNeck Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 10:15

RE: [Chevelle-List] paint stripping recomendations?

2003-02-12 Thread Bill Vander Werf
would on paint.   Primer needs a little “tooth” for mechanical adhesion. Primer can’t develop a chemical bond to metal. I could go into etch primers and the like but even if you use those products the adhesion is better given a little “tooth”.   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message

RE: [Chevelle-List] Insurance

2003-02-11 Thread Bill Vander Werf
e second time than it was the first time?...Ridiculous. How could they possibly know if I had a system installed and removed it? They couldn't. They won't do business with me because my car "used to" have a nitrous system? That's like telling me I'm uninsurable because I "u

RE: [Chevelle-List] paint stripping recomendations?

2003-02-11 Thread Bill Vander Werf
area and use gloves because it will burn skin very quickly and the ammonia vapors will overwhelm you in a bad way.   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 8:44 PM To

RE: [Chevelle-List] Insurance

2003-02-10 Thread Bill Vander Werf
right sir, that’s our policy.” At that point I replied, “Sounds to me like I would have insurance right now if I lied doesn’t it?” She wouldn’t answer me.   I think they are ridiculous.   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On

RE: [Chevelle-List] Auto Movers - Sacramento, CA to San Antonio, TX

2003-02-02 Thread Bill Vander Werf
. If you trailer your car your odds of breaking something are greatly reduced.  ; )   Bill Vander Werf     From: Herbert Lumpp To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 7:12 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Auto Movers - Sacramento, CA to San Antonio, TX

RE: [Chevelle-List] Finally got some track time

2003-02-01 Thread Bill Vander Werf
to overpower the slicks.   My friend says, “There’s no such thing as too much power, too little traction is the problem.”   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Capt Crunch Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 11:34 AM To

RE: [Chevelle-List] Finally got some track time

2003-02-01 Thread Bill Vander Werf
t to 1.6 with a little practice. The driver is the weakest link at this point.   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Capt Crunch Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 2:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-

[Chevelle-List] Unsubscribing

2003-01-31 Thread Bill Vander Werf
ntosh 64 Impala SS www.alloldchevy.com     I think this is the one you mean   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jeff Fischer Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 8:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle

[Chevelle-List] Finally got some track time

2003-01-31 Thread Bill Vander Werf
hopes of 11.90s for tonight, although I know the car has 11s in it. The driver just needs to find them. The car runs goood.   I am a very happy gearhead right now. All the problems I went through to get the car to this point almost seem worthwhile…..well, almost.   Bill Vander Werf

[Chevelle-List] Finally got some track time

2003-01-31 Thread Bill Vander Werf
hopes of 11.90s for tonight, although I know the car has 11s in it. The driver just needs to find them. The car runs goood.   I am a very happy gearhead right now. All the problems I went through to get the car to this point almost seem worthwhile…..well, almost.   Bill Vander Werf

Re: [Chevelle-List] Electric Fan set up versus Clutch Fan set up=response to Bill and more input needed

2003-01-29 Thread Bill Bruyn
200* sensor.   You haven't said what climate you're in, but my guess is that the 2360 CFM 16" Spal is more than enough, especially with a high performance water pump.  If not, you probably have another problem.     Enjoy,   Bill BruynGilbert, AZ USA   1967 Malibu daily driv

Re: [Chevelle-List] Yet another question: Electric Fan set up versus Clutch Fan set up

2003-01-28 Thread Bill Bruyn
1" setup is going to work for you - you need a 31 inch radiator in order to mount it.  I'm going with a single 16" puller, myself.   You may need to upgrade electrical components.  I intend to do so anyway, and am still researching...   Enjoy,   Bill - Original Message ---

RE: [Chevelle-List] Combustion chamber size

2003-01-28 Thread Bill Vander Werf
The Mortec website shows them to be oval port, closed chamber, 101cc chambers. http://www.mortec.com/bbc.htm Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Craig Ellis Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 10:29 PM To: Chevelle

[Chevelle-List] Your old parts

2003-01-24 Thread Bill Bruyn
thought it might make for a fun thread.  What are you guys doing with your old parts?     Bill BruynGilbert, AZ USA   1967 Malibu daily driver.030 over 327; 750 cfm Q-Jet; Performer RPM; GM HEI; TH-2004R, 2200 stall; 10 bolt open 3.08

RE: [Chevelle-List] Corvair ???

2003-01-23 Thread Bill Vander Werf
By 1965 the handling problems Ralph Nader went on a crusade about were resolved.   This is a great article in answer to your question:   http://www.vex.net/~guru/corvair/whatww.htm    Bill Vander Werf   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

[Chevelle-List] Can I use this Camaro rear?

2003-01-22 Thread Bill Bruyn
Casting numbers (he didn't see any, so...)- Determine gear ratio (be nice if they were 3.73s :o])- Check that the gears look 'okay' (no rust, scoring, etc.)- Verify Positraction by checking that both ends spin the same direction   Thanks, as always.     Bill BruynGilbert, AZ 

RE: [Chevelle-List] Comp or Crane Cam?

2003-01-18 Thread Bill Vander Werf
shows the tool I am talking about: http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdengi13.html#3087 It's the first one on the page, KD 912. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2003 11:34 AM To: [

RE: [Chevelle-List] Quiet(er) Electric Fuel Pump?

2003-01-15 Thread Bill Vander Werf
I have the pump mounted with the cheesy rubber piece included with the pump. I think I’ll try a thicker piece of rubber and longer bolts with rubber washers although I think the pump will still be noisy.   Bill Vander Werf   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

[Chevelle-List] Quiet(er) Electric Fuel Pump?

2003-01-13 Thread Bill Vander Werf
Now that I have the Chevelle running I have had time to notice how loud the blue Holley 110 gph electric fuel pump is.   My question is; does anyone know of an electric fuel pump that can match the Holley in performance but is not so loud that you have to shout over it?   Bill Vander

[Chevelle-List] sbc radiator size / mounting

2003-01-10 Thread Bill Bruyn
ly) with a larger radiator.   Hope this is making sense so far, because I can't seem to get a very good picture of it:   http://members.cox.net/bbruyn/chevelle/images/radiator/P652.JPG http://members.cox.net/bbruyn/chevelle/images/radiator/P661.JPG     TIA,   Bill Bruyn

RE: [Chevelle-List] Engine ID

2003-01-09 Thread Bill Vander Werf
From the Mortec website: 3970010350...69-80...2 or 4 bolt   http://www.mortec.com/   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Dwight Fulton Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 12:28 AM To: chevellelist Subject

[Chevelle-List] Thrust bearing failure (update)

2003-01-09 Thread Bill Vander Werf
great forum with an awesome knowledge base.   I’m going racing. I believe the problem is finally solved.   Bill Vander Werf       -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Chuck Hanson Sent: Monday, December 30, 2002 4:13 PM To: [EMAIL

[Chevelle-List] Crate engine sale

2003-01-03 Thread Bill Bruyn
Hey, Gang.   Just ordered my new 350 from Scoggin-Dickey, and thought I'd let you all know that they just went on sale.  $1279.99 + shipping.  Pretty sweet deal, since I was going to buy it today anyway for $1479.95.  :o]   http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?action="">#   Enjoy,     Bill Bruyn  

RE: [Chevelle-List] Thrust bearing failure

2003-01-01 Thread Bill Vander Werf
I really don't know where there is a dyno around here. Boy, that would be the way to go. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2003 3:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subjec

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