Re: [Chevelle-list] NMW ladder bars

2004-01-09 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 01:44 PM 1/9/2004, you wrote: These look like a set I picked up at a flea market. I've been told they can be hard on the frame of the vehicle. Being that there 's two sets of mounting holes up front which holes are the softest setting (put least shock to frame)? I figured there's someone here h

RE: [Chevelle-list] A/C for your 72 Chevelle

2004-01-08 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 12:24 PM 1/8/2004, you wrote: Clint;    That doesn't make any sense. All freons are separate and can be handled as such. I do this for a living.  R-134A is the stuff the EPA insists you don't mix with other freons insofar as to make a law requiring us to use separate gauges for 134A.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Manifolds

2004-01-07 Thread Bill Lessenberry
If we are talking 68 Big Block Chevelle LH is a #3909879 (could be either non drilled A.I.R. or drilled tapped bosses) / RH is a 3916178 (could be either non drilled A.I.R. or drilled tapped bosses) Larry (Z) Will a 3914613 work? That's a number I got off the

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Manifolds

2004-01-07 Thread Bill Lessenberry
  You can probably remove the rusted pipes with a bit of heat and just install some plugs to seal them and put it all back together.  Ed BTDT--what's happened is that the end of the tube is rusted to the manifold and to the tube nut at the bottom of the threads.  When I try to remove the nuts, th

[Chevelle-list] Re: Manifolds

2004-01-07 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 03:23 PM 1/7/2004, you wrote: I would imagine they would fit the heads fine but most likely not the heat riser or the pipes that go from the manifolds to the mufflers. That doesn't really matter if you are building the exhaust from scratch anyway. If not, you are probably better off getting th

[Chevelle-list] Exhaust manifold application

2004-01-07 Thread Bill Lessenberry
A guy gave me a set of manifolds, casting #s 329225 & 353028, that I show to be for a 73~76 454. Does anyone know if they will work on a 68 396 motor in a Chevelle? One of the castings also has a large T on it, does this mean truck? I want to replace the manifolds on my car, but I want to st

Re: [Chevelle-list] Commercial

2004-01-05 Thread Bill Bradley
yeah, that ssr is awesome! no need to mention the chevelle :) I believe we all know just how awesome they truly are Bill Bradley67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From

Re: [Chevelle-list] Excessive underhood heat!

2004-01-02 Thread Bill Bradley
Pelle there are all sorts of products on the market for this, thermal wraps,ceramic coatings and insulations. or you could fix me a large supreme thick crust and i will tip you for speedy delivery :) Bill Bradley 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw http

Re: [Chevelle-list] Help with ID please

2004-01-01 Thread Bill Bradley
i thought it was a white woman - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 6:52 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Help with ID please > Michael Jackson isn't a white man? > > -Original Message-

[Chevelle-list] rear gears

2003-12-30 Thread Bill Bradley
not a posi   Bill Bradley67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 8:09 AM Subject

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Chevelle-list Digest, Vol 5, Issue 51

2003-12-29 Thread Bill Bradley
here we go again - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 4:33 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Re: Chevelle-list Digest, Vol 5, Issue 51 I CANNOT OPEN MIME FILES PLEASE CANCEL MY SUBSCRIPTION    

Re: [Chevelle-list] rear gears

2003-12-29 Thread Bill Bradley
- Original Message - From: Bill Bradley To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 8:11 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear gears its not the original gears, is that from thr GM numbers

Re: [Chevelle-list] rear gears

2003-12-29 Thread Bill Bradley
- Original Message - From: Bill Bradley To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 8:05 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear gears ok, now that you've helped me past that hurdle, can anyone

Re: [Chevelle-list] rear gears

2003-12-29 Thread Bill Bradley
was   thanks again Bill

Re: [Chevelle-list] rear gears

2003-12-29 Thread Bill Bradley
thanks Dale and Mike, you've helped me out quite a bit - Original Message - From: Bill Bradley To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 1:12 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] rear gears hi gang I've got a question or two reg

Re: [Chevelle-list] Starter!?

2003-12-29 Thread Bill Bradley
yes, disconnect the hot cable from the battery, torque the bolts, dont over torque, and you may need a heat shield depending on your exhaust enjoy Bill Bradley 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration

[Chevelle-list] rear gears

2003-12-29 Thread Bill Bradley
looking to decrease my rpms on the long haul and increase my mileage.to the best of my knowledge my gears are stock. any help would be greatly appreciated it looks like the casting on the rear end is "3894938N" ? its a non posi 10 bolt stamped on the tube it looks like "CR1109B&quo

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: Contest

2003-12-18 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 04:15 PM 12/18/2003 -0500, you wrote: What was the addy in st. pete, i live here and I'm a mailman, i might be able to find out a little something.   J.R. Frank Cummings 3044 9th Ave N. St. Petersburg, FL 33713

[Chevelle-list] someone is on dope

2003-12-14 Thread Bill Bradley
check this out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6153&item=2448211339     Damn, I was looking for a 67 El Camino to go with my 67 chevelle, but that price is a little out of my league LOL Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/Spidr

Re: [Chevelle-list] console for a 67?

2003-12-11 Thread Bill Bradley
baymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2447009053 > > Heres a top plate for a 66/67 w/automatic: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2448192105 > > Dale McIntosh > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTE

[Chevelle-list] console for a 67?

2003-12-11 Thread Bill Bradley
can anyone identify this for me? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2447108729&cat egory=33695 thanks Bill B. 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/

Re: [Chevelle-list] I AM IN SHOCK

2003-12-09 Thread Bill Bradley
at least! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 9:07 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] I AM IN SHOCK I know what I would do    shoot him in the leggs with a shotgun

Re: [Chevelle-list] [OT] Parking ticket

2003-12-08 Thread Bill Bradley
LMAO   Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 08, 2003 1:27 PM Subject: Re

Re: [Chevelle-list] [OT] Parking ticket

2003-12-08 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 06:59 AM 12/8/2003 -0500, you wrote: Man John, I swear you've had the worst luck of anyone on this list when it comes to being mis-understood. I think you need a big bold disclaimer to go along with your signature, and I think I'll start one. > If you would call somebody here in Germany "Naz

Re: [Chevelle-list] [OT] Parking ticket

2003-12-08 Thread Bill
comeone got a burr under his saddle? - Original Message - From: "Frank Dragun" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 08, 2003 3:06 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] [OT] Parking ticket > John, > you are really stupid. > If you would

Re: [Chevelle-list] Seating Material

2003-12-06 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 11:56 AM 12/6/2003 -0500, you wrote:     What material besides foam can be used to re-pad seats?  Old newspapers??  :-))   Be sure that you get true seat foam & not just foam rubber. BL

RE: [Chevelle-list] RE: Oil Changes and changing oil.

2003-12-05 Thread Bill Vander Werf
One of my dogs got concerned enough about me to wake me up under my car about 2AM one time. I was under there about 10PM checking things out and I guess my creeper was more comfortable than my bed.   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

RE: [Chevelle-list] Boxing a frame

2003-12-04 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 07:07 PM 12/4/2003 -0500, you wrote: Yes, you are trying to turn the C into a box, but it's easier to do and more solid with square stock or another C channel (facing the opposite way) than with flat stock. John Nasta OK, that makes sense. Seems like it would add a little extra weight though.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Trans cross member, 67 manual

2003-12-04 Thread Bill Lessenberry
John Nasta wrote: > It's tough to fit a transmission into a glove box. And you can't roller skate in a buffalo herd. :-)) BL

RE: [Chevelle-list] Boxing a frame

2003-12-04 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 05:32 PM 12/4/2003 -0500, you wrote: It's pretty easy to do with square stock. John Nasta Old Car Network http://oldcarnetwork.com Wouldn't you use flat stock?? Aren't you just trying to turn the "C" shape into a box?? The thing about welding on a frame is that you need to be sure that your

Re: [Chevelle-list] Intake for 283 w/ PG in 64 Chevelle?

2003-12-03 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 01:27 PM 12/3/2003 -0500, you wrote: Does anyone make (or made) a dual plane, Holley bolt pattern, intake with the oil filler hole? You might look at an Edelbrock #2701. I'm just not sure about the oil filler. You can see their catalog at www.edelbrock.com but I'd call their tech line a 1-8

Re: [Chevelle-list] Horn rebuild kits

2003-11-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 10:56 AM 11/24/2003 -0600, you wrote: Bill you weren't dreaming! Here is the site I found a while back. I have not ordered the repair kit myself, however via email they said their kits should work on other Delco GM horns for years listed. The "should" always makes you wond

RE: [Chevelle-list] PT04

2003-11-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 06:26 AM 11/30/2003 -0500, you wrote: Trooper, I don't have the info on where the tour is going to stop, I only know which cities. Herb I remember seeing it somewhere, but I've searched Hot Rod's site & Team Chevelle & can't find it. I know that it ends in Lambeau Field in Green Bay, but I c

Re: [Chevelle-list] Another wiring question

2003-11-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Since there is no tranny support to keep the motor's oil pan from sitting on the cross frame, I was going to put a few blocks of wood to keep it more level. Unless the wood is secured, it'll probably shake out & fall over. Here is what I know: The battery cable goes to the big terminal

RE: [Chevelle-list] Need help with brake part identification

2003-11-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 02:17 PM 11/30/2003 -0500, you wrote: Hi Tom,   Ok, that makes sense too - but how does the warning light work in conjunction with it?   -Graham. The distribution block has a piston in it, like a wheel cylinder piston, that is centered in the bore of the block by springs.  When the system is f

[Chevelle-list] Thanksgiving Wishes

2003-11-26 Thread Bill Bradley
  'TWAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING, BUT I JUST COULDN'T SLEEP I TRIED COUNTING BACKWARDS, I TRIED COUNTING SHEEP.   THE LEFTOVERS BECKONED; THE DARK MEAT AND WHITE BUT I FOUGHT THE TEMPTATION WITH ALL OF MY MIGHT   TOSSING AND TURNIN

RE: [Chevelle-list] Horn rebuild kits

2003-11-24 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Actually, if you drill out the rivets holding the horn together, you'll find it's actually quite simple. Usually, the problems with old horns is rust buildup. A good cleaning and re-alignment of the armature (? the plate that actually does the buzzing) will fix it unless the coil is open

Re: [Chevelle-list] Horn rebuild kits

2003-11-24 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 10:56 AM 11/24/2003 -0600, you wrote: Bill you weren't dreaming! Here is the site I found a while back. I have not ordered the repair kit myself, however via email they said their kits should work on other Delco GM horns for years listed. The "should" always makes you wond

[Chevelle-list] Horn rebuild kits

2003-11-24 Thread Bill Lessenberry
I think that someone here knew of a place that sold horn rebuild kits for Corvettes that would also work on Chevelles. Could you please let me know whether I was dreaming or not?? Thanks, BL

Re: [Chevelle-list] Internet Scam alert Partzsurplus.com

2003-11-22 Thread Bill Bradley
Nail the Bastard Bill B. 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: "Trooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMA

Re: [Chevelle-list] seats

2003-11-21 Thread Bill Bradley
Rich i got two pages, front seat 1 .zip andrear seat 3 .zip thanks Bill - Original Message - From: RMilkiewicz To: Chevelle List Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 9:34 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] seats   Did I miss anyone? Did anyone not get 9 pages? Let me

Re: [Chevelle-list] giving away a car

2003-11-20 Thread Bill Bradley
i agree i'd take it off your hands, but since my accident i cant fit in my chevelle much less a (cough) Nissan. if you want to fix it let me know, i can still get around enough to turn wrenches Bill B. 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw

Re: [Chevelle-list] Looking for '68 BB P.S. Hose

2003-11-19 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 10:37 AM 11/19/2003 -0600, you wrote: I'm looking for an original GM power steering hose for a '68 BB Chevelle application.  This would be for the high pressure side (hose with tubing and fittings on both ends).  Would prefer a good used one to use as a "template" to have a new one made.  Woul

Re: [Chevelle-list] Dog dish caps

2003-11-19 Thread Bill Bradley
there are scam artists just my 2 cents   Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: RMilkiewicz To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, November 19,

Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Covering seat and foam

2003-11-19 Thread Bill Bradley
Rich I'd love a copy of the seat recovering articles you can send them to [EMAIL PROTECTED] thanks Bill B. 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: "RMilkiewic

Re: [Chevelle-list] What kind of animal?

2003-11-18 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 05:07 PM 11/18/2003 +0100, you wrote: I used to call my car "Little red ridinghood" until I started to almost hit a fox every time I drove her. Since then it's just "Foxie" ;-) The funny part is that they usually made all the way to the middle of the lane & then they "spotted" Foxie and me and r

Re: [Chevelle-list] off to the body shop

2003-11-18 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 01:51 PM 11/18/2003 -0800, you wrote: I'm armed with my digital camera! I've taken lots of "before" photos. Good idea on the visits. I probably will warn them today to expect to see me around. I wouldn't warn them, just show up. Warning sounds like a threat, and most folks aren't real kee

Re: [Chevelle-list] rear window to trunk filler

2003-11-17 Thread Bill Lessenberry
And what would you do if your body bolts just spin free and don't comeout? You can remove or bend back the inner fenders & get to the nut on the front body bolts. I don't know about the rest of them. BL

RE: [Chevelle-list] SprayGunDepot - DeVilbiss Finishline Equipment?

2003-11-09 Thread Bill Vander Werf
use.   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2003 4:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] SprayGunDepot - DeVilbiss Finishline Equipment?   Anyone use the FLG

Re: [Chevelle-list] 67 chevelle horns

2003-11-09 Thread Bill Bradley
mine are on the drivers side inner fender, there are two holes there that they mount into hope this helps Gene Bill B. 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: "Gene Zu

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re:65 hood again

2003-11-09 Thread Bill Bradley
some people have more money than brains, and i was cursed with the opposite Bill B. 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [Chevelle-list] package tray

2003-11-08 Thread Bill Bradley
thanks Bob, i will look into that Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2003 4

[Chevelle-list] What kind of animal--the end

2003-11-08 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Well, we didn't get to pick. We drove down in front of the elephants, the elephants raised their trunks, and the photographer shot the pictures. If I get to a scanner I'll send it to Pelle & post it on his site. I did meet a group of good folks in a local car club & it was fun to go to the zo

RE: [Chevelle-list] bad news - ICP going under-Wal Mart rant

2003-11-08 Thread Bill Vander Werf
. Pretty neat concept don’t you think?   Makes me sick. I don’t think today’s Wal Mart is what ol’ Sam had in mind.   Ok, I’m done.   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marlon Hanson Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2003

[Chevelle-list] package tray

2003-11-08 Thread Bill Bradley
is this whats known as the "package tray" ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2441003234&category=34206   Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/

Re: [Chevelle-list] What kind of animal?

2003-11-07 Thread Bill Bradley
here we go again Bill B. 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: "RONALD HELMER" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 07

Re: [Chevelle-list] [OT] Announcement

2003-11-07 Thread Bill Bradley
all of my "billing information" they were all hurry hurry hurry. I'm just disappointed that I cant get the car on the road this weekend, with a splint or cast I wont be driving for quite a while Bill B. 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/

Re: [Chevelle-list] What kind of animal?

2003-11-07 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 05:33 PM 11/7/2003 -0800, you wrote: a Hooters Girl looks best with a Chevelle, just my opinion Bill B. 67 Malibu We're still a little conservative here I guess. There is no Hooters in Little Rock, and maybe not the whole state. They opened one here about 8 or 9 years ago, but they

Re: [Chevelle-list] [OT] Announcement

2003-11-07 Thread Bill Bradley
doctor monday Bill B. 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Olds Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; &

Re: [Chevelle-list] What kind of animal?

2003-11-07 Thread Bill Bradley
a Hooters Girl looks best with a Chevelle, just my opinion Bill B. 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: "Bill Lessenberry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: &

[Chevelle-list] What kind of animal?

2003-11-07 Thread Bill Lessenberry
A local camera store is doing a promotion/benefit at our zoo Saturday. For a $25 donation you get two adult admissions to the zoo & they will take a photo of your car in front of one of the animal exhibits. My question to the group is, what animal do you think best suits a 68 SS 396? I don't

RE: [Chevelle-list] bad news - ICP going under

2003-11-07 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 01:30 PM 11/7/2003 -0600, you wrote: But if you don't have a job & can't buy the cheaper products what does that do? I see the day when the companies that sent all the work to China & fired all their workers can no longer sell their product in the USA, because people in China can't afford it.

RE: [Chevelle-list] bad news - ICP going under

2003-11-07 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 11:51 AM 11/7/2003 -0600, you wrote: I am interested in a small poll.  I like to watch these macro trends.   Do you think the average American has any idea this is happening, or cares?    Or do people care but just don't know what to do about it?   MarkI think people don't really care until i

RE: [Chevelle-list] deVilbliss type JGA-502(good?)

2003-11-06 Thread Bill Vander Werf
require the use of HVLP equipment but the “paint police” have a hell of a time enforcing that one.   Bill Vander Werf     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 8:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Chevelle-list] Wheelies!

2003-11-06 Thread Bill Lessenberry
> Check out these cars! Look how close the darwinians are to the guard > rail. > > WOW Reach out & touch someone!! Wonder how much (or how little) insurance the track carries?? :-)) Pretty neat pics. BL

RE: [Chevelle-list] deVilbliss type JGA-502(good?)

2003-11-05 Thread Bill Vander Werf
Toady’s standards?..Who is Toady?……How about Today’s standards. I guess I had an attack of fat fingers.   Bill   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Vander Werf Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 10:08 PM To: 'The Che

RE: [Chevelle-list] deVilbliss type JGA-502(good?)

2003-11-05 Thread Bill Vander Werf
behind it and I can tell you what setup it has.   Bill Vander Werf   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 8:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list

Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 filler panel install?

2003-11-05 Thread Bill Bradley
I'd like to see the pics please   Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/   - Original Message - From: RMilkiewicz To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, Novemb

Re: [Chevelle-list] What are the best tires for my Chevelle

2003-11-05 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 01:18 PM 11/5/2003 -0800, you wrote: Untrue... Tires are kinda a crossbreading and swap fest. For example Cooper makes some of the tries retailed under Perrelli, Pro Comp, etc. Kelly springfield is owned by Goodyear, but both have their own R&D devisions and in fact Kelly was bought back wh

Re: [Chevelle-list] need horns for 69 El Camino

2003-11-04 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 08:52 PM 11/4/2003 -0500, you wrote: Marcia, Best and cheapest do not go hand and hand in auto parts. Or auto repair.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Car Covers

2003-11-03 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Anyone got a good recomendation for a quality car cover for outdoor use? Found out the chevelle is mostly likely gonna have to stick it out in the rain, slush, and snow this winter and would like a cover for it. It isn't mint so it is ok... has floor pan work to be done next spring anyways. Tha

Re: [Chevelle-list] NEED A 65 HOOD?

2003-11-03 Thread Bill Bradley
hey Fred i'd kill for all of them!   Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: Fred Knoche To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Mond

Re: [Chevelle-list] SEM products for sale

2003-11-03 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 07:58 AM 11/3/2003 -0500, you wrote: Sure you want to give me a few simple directions on how to refurbish mine too - or point me to a reference article on the how to - I'll buy if it's not already sold ...Ron - 69SS Ronald Helmer, Principal Hemmeter Elementary Saginaw Township Community Schoo

[Chevelle-list] SEM products for sale

2003-11-02 Thread Bill Lessenberry
I finished up my dash replacement about 2 months ago & I have this stuff left over & wondered if anybody on the list would be interested in it. #39362 SEM soap 15 oz bottle--about 3/4 full--#38353 Plastic Prep spray 11.25 oz spray can-at least 3/4 full--#38363 Sand free spray 11.5 oz can about

RE: [Chevelle-list] WOO HOO!!!!

2003-11-02 Thread Bill Vander Werf
Check your shifter seal. Mine "sweats" ever so slightly and it runs down to the lip of the pan. A couple days after I clean everything it looks like the pan gasket is leaking again. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Beha

RE: [Chevelle-list] WOO HOO!!!!

2003-11-02 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 09:18 PM 11/2/2003 -0500, you wrote: Thanks Bill, After Tom's post, I am not convinced that it is actually coming from the pan gasket. Before fooling with that again, I am going to check the O-rings he mentioned, one of which is for the speedo gear. Right now I don't even have a sp

Re: [Chevelle-list] WOO HOO!!!!

2003-11-02 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 08:10 PM 11/2/2003 -0500, you wrote: Well, for the first time since purchase, I finally drove my El Camino today. Granted, it was just a couple of laps around my friend Jack's back yard, but it was a great feeling to see the thing move under it's own power for the first time. It goes, it stops,

RE: [Chevelle-list] joining the list

2003-10-31 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 02:55 PM 10/31/2003 -0700, you wrote: It is a pain in the [EMAIL PROTECTED] to get off this site. Too bad it's 99% meaningless chit chat!!! Sorry, most of us have a problem coming up with meaningful chit-chat.   Perhaps this will mean something www.chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-

Re: [Chevelle-list] right tape wrong tape?

2003-10-31 Thread Bill Lessenberry
>One more question on the nonstick tape for the rewraping of the harnesses.Has anyone ever wrapped the old tape on the harnesses rather than remove and install new tape?Would leaving the old tape have any affect on the wiring?That way I could leave the old tape and use regular black electrical on

RE: [Chevelle-list] starter wiring

2003-10-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
John Nasta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Actually, I was thinking that it’s a great way to make it easy to steal the car.   John Nasta      As long as you have to have the key to turn on the other components, it can work.  My father-in -law had to park in an out of the way place where he worked

Re: [Chevelle-list] starter wiring

2003-10-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Malibu65 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It's mountedin an inconspicuous place under the dash but within arms reach. It goes froma good battery source, through the switch, right to the starter solenoid.   That's a good, cheap anti theft device too.  :-))) BL

RE: [Chevelle-list] starter wiring

2003-10-29 Thread Bill Lessenberry
John Nasta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks Chuck. I always keep the 68/69 Chevelle ignition switches in stock.Time for one of them to go MIA from inventory I guess :)John NastaInstead of throwing parts at it, do a little diagnosis.  Take a test light and probe the purple wire at the ignition swi

Re: [Chevelle-list] Decal placement

2003-10-18 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Thanks, now I'll take them out of the glove box & stick them on a window somewhere.  :-)) BL

[Chevelle-list] Decal placement

2003-10-18 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Where do ya'll put the Team Chevelle & ACES decals? Is there any preferred or standardized place? TIA BL

RE: [Chevelle-list] Looking for a 4 Bolt main Big Block Chevy Mot or

2003-10-16 Thread Bill Lessenberry
I ran a 2-bolt .060 over 396 in my Nova that ran 8.90~9.00s in 1000ft at over 105mph. I put over 280 passes on the motor with NO bottom end problems at all. What killed it was using TRW pistons on the stock rods with improper pin fitting. The pins galled in the pistons. The 2-bolt, properly

RE: [Chevelle-list] Engine Numbers-for Dale Mc

2003-10-16 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 07:17 PM 10/16/2003 -0500, you wrote: Everything looks as it should.  Is the paint very good?  Reason I ask is I don't have a good (or any for that matter) photo example of Seafrost Green for the 1968 Chevelle.  There are 4 colors I still need for 1968's and Seafrost Green is one of them.  Any

[Chevelle-list] Engine Numbers-for Dale Mc

2003-10-16 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 10:26 AM 10/16/2003 -0500, Bill Lessenberry wrote: T is for Tonawanda engine assembly plant and the 400 should be 4 digits for month/day. If your's says T400EU (no spacing), I'd be suspicious of a restamp - it's incorrect AFAIK. EU is for a 396/350 and TH400; the engine s

RE: [Chevelle-list] Engine Numbers

2003-10-16 Thread Bill Lessenberry
T is for Tonawanda engine assembly plant and the 400 should be 4 digits for month/day. If your's says T400EU (no spacing), I'd be suspicious of a restamp - it's incorrect AFAIK. EU is for a 396/350 and TH400; the engine suffix code also deals with the trans type for that engine. Example, EL is f

RE: [Chevelle-list] Engine Numbers

2003-10-15 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 10:16 AM 10/15/2003 -0700, you wrote: Thanks Mike but..., I'm pretty sure it's the original motor but the air cleaner says 396 350 hp. Any ideas? The 68 came with the option of a 350 hp didn't it? My original '68 SS is stamped like this on the pad on the block in front of the passenger h

RE: [Chevelle-list] more instructions for Guilherme Cardoso

2003-10-14 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 02:59 PM 10/14/2003 -0700, you wrote: Is this a chat room? Nope. Man, I just joined this mail list since I'm restoring my 68 SS, but I've seen a bunch of hazing at Guilherme's expense. What in the heck did he write? Obscenities, expletives, and other naughty stuff Question: Does anyone know w

Re: [Chevelle-list] more instructions for Guilherme Cardoso

2003-10-14 Thread Bill Lessenberry
At 01:39 PM 10/14/2003 -0500, you wrote:  experlative; Is this a word?  I believe that you meant "expletive" BL--former Honors English student-part time proofreader

Re: [Chevelle-list] List

2003-10-13 Thread Bill Bradley
here we go again   Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: Guilherme Cardoso To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 12:49

Re: [Chevelle-list] Looking for Business recommendations (please read)

2003-10-06 Thread Bill Bradley
that would be great Donnie! thanks, glad you thought of that, it will be very useful to just about everyone. Bill B. 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: <[EM

Re: [Chevelle-list] bellhousing

2003-10-05 Thread Bill Bradley
Title: RE: [Chevelle-list] bellhousing u Dale, email me, I'm in Edmond and might be interested. Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: Dale McI

RE: [Chevelle-list] More 69 El Camino wiring questions...

2003-09-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Ah, yes, "somewhere". That's the question. Look for a hole that had a screw in it at one time & that should be it. Or drill a hole. Green is hooked up to the B/U lights but there are still 3 others. I saw the brown and it did look like it would attach to the license lamp. There is also a black

Re: [Chevelle-list] More 69 El Camino wiring questions...

2003-09-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
What is the orange wire for (first off the lamp harness, just before the temp lead) - oil pressure? Don't know for sure on a 69, but on a 68 it's the blower motor wire. If the car has A/C then it's not used. Is the number of the marker bulbs 1194? I think it's 194. The grounds for the rear

[Chevelle-list] Car show results

2003-09-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
I went to the car show Saturday, we were blessed with beautiful weather, and my guess is about 85 cars showed up. Most of them were Pontiacs (the Pontiac club sponsored the show), but there were plenty of other Camaros, Mustangs, PT cruisers, and street rods & customs. Anyway, the ole SS tied

Re: [Chevelle-list] Test - Is the list functional?

2003-09-30 Thread Bill Bradley
yes, it's functional   Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/   - Original Message - From: Bob Hiller -1 To: Chevelle List Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 4:00

Re: [Chevelle-list] column shift linkage

2003-09-29 Thread Bill Bradley
thanks Larry& John, i'm debating on scrounging from a junk yard, or going with new from Lokar or Shiftworks.(i'm working on a budget)   Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/

Re: [Chevelle-list] Starter problems

2003-09-29 Thread Bill Bradley
mine came off of a 84 chevy truck 305, the 283 starter would not bolt up   Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnwhttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing

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