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Oops,
forgot to mention, the new screen name is "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
Thanks,
David
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I'll be signing off the list for a couple of days as I'm changing screen
names. Another free year of aol. Oh well, it'll pay for the DSL. The new
screen name's active, but
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Okay, I'll chime in with the "wise" ass replies.
First, figure out how much money you have to spend. Second, get all the
catalogs you can, look at what you'll need to repl
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http://www.hotrideornot.com/cgi-bin/showride.cgi?sid=3365
It's a bad picture, so blame the photographer, me. It's the only pic I had
less than 50k bytes. After months of t
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Just wondering. Has anyone used Eudora light with windows XP?
I'll be firing up my new system in a couple of days and I use Eudora light
for my email from the Hawk List. Ri
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Dale,
I think that site must be bogus. Somebody gave your ride less than a 10? !
It sure wasn't me.
David,
unabashed luster after Dales' '67
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Paul,
There are lot's of el Camino owners on the list. There's also an El Camino
list on Yahoo that many listers belong to as well.
David
'69 SS el Camino
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Thought I'd post these ads I saw in the local paper, The Contra Costa Times -
Walnut Creek, Ca. 03/05/2001
Chevrolet 1970 Chevelle SS 454, 10k on reblt. eng. needs frame a
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In a message dated 03/04/2002 8:40:30 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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Thanks Larry. It's a '69 SS El Camino. Big block, supposedly a 454. Are the
numb
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Thanks for all the replies about where to get the caps for the antanae hole.
I'll check out the alternative, non automotive, sources tomorrow.
On the other note, no on has
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I've got a later model windshield with the antenna in it. I'd like to find a
little chrome cap for the hole in my fender where the antenna's supposed to
go. Can't locate o
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Is it possible to get the engine casting numbers from a BB while the engine
is in the car? I've attempted to look with a flashlight and a mirror, but I
don't seem to be ab
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It's true. I've wondered several times in the past couple of months if my '69
Elky project might not end up being a waterloo for me in terms of whether or
not I end up enj
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I tried posting some pics on angelfire. The pics look about 6 X 8 on my
monitor. when I click on the pics on my "shell" page, they're huge and don't
fit on the screen. Als
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Trevor,
I lost your e-mail adress, or I can't find it anyway.
can you post again or send it to me?
Thanks,
David Hicks
auto obsession
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It's sounding better and better, and, so far I'm holding off on fixing my
current tranny, which means... I should start looking for a shop that'll
tackle this mod.
Thanks
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Michael,
So you installed yours into a former auto tranny vehichle. Overall, do you
think the job would be easier in a manual tranny car? I guess you'd have to
get the cro
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Thank You!
I have looked everywhere for this mag after someone first mentioned it months
ago, it seems. I've looked in airport magazine stores, B&N, yada yada, no
luck!
I'
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It's my understanding that after 1968 the SS was no longer included in the
VIN.
David
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I'm surprised someone didn't explain this. Either that or I missed it. I love
this list.
The 70, 60, 50 or 40 whatever refers to the percentage of tire height to
width. So
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John,
Sounds like a great price for your kit. Actually, most of the parts in it are
in good shape on my Elky. I'll give Trevor a call and get gas cap door
bumpers separate
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Well, I finally got my '69 SS elky back today. It looks great, for the money.
A bit too much orange peel for my taste, but then again the price reflects
that. I still have
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Kelly,
I know we all, (the list) hope the other driver was well insured, and that
first and foremost, Jana is not damaged beyond repair. You can get another
Elky, but repl
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I use the BatteryTender, for my motorcycle, in the fall/winter. Works great,
charges when it needs charging, tends when it just needs to be kept up. In
the Winter, driving
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Oh tell us Tom, how much do you want for this:
<< Just a rolling body shell in sad shape >>
And, what's so sad about it's shape if it's got new rear quaters?
David
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John,
There are buckets in the car now. The description I gave didn't specify tha
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As the exterior of my Elky is shaping up, it's time to think about the
interior. Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions for some nice
bucket seats to fit in a
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Kelly,
I've got one pic of my car with new paint on it, I'll work on a site with
complete pics when the jobs completely finished. Where should I send you a
picture now?
Da
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Rob,
Are you a member of the Nor-Cal ChevelleCaminos assoc.?
Meets in Santa Clara once a month?
David
In a message dated 02/06/2002 9:05:53 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[E
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I live in Walnut Creek. I plan on Cruisin' around here in about two weeks
when my '69 is back from the paint shop.
Grew up in Oregon though.
Anybody ever cruise in Portla
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In a message dated 02/04/2002 9:31:51 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< Your tire/wheels are bolted(wheel studs)to your axles so they absolutely
ro
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Craig,
I can't answer you question directly, but I can tell you where I got my parts
from.
The '69 SS hinges I found at OPG ? $ 40-50. ea.(1800-243-8355) , and the SS
s
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Thanks Herb,
I'll stay tuned.
David
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John,
I'm not talking about the little plastic box that goes behind the drivers
seat. Did you read the posts about the special conversion that Herb had done
to his '66?
T
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Herb,
I actually talked to The Cobbler about your conversion, (on the phone). I'd
love to see actual pictures though. Last time I visited your site there
weren't any of th
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Herb,
Welcome back.
Maybe you'll draw duty watching out for stray pretzels. One of 'em already
got to the Prez while you were gone! Or maybe you'll be gaurding the coast
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Wow,
Kelly, I looked at the site you sent and was quite surprised by the
difference in the SS and non SS price. I've no idea where they get their
prices, but the differen
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Anyone have any ideas or facts to support the difference in monetary value of
an SS Chevelle or SS El Camino over an equal condition non SS car?
Yes you've got a difference
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I seem to remember seeing somewhere, that's the part I don't remember - the
where, a bow tie emblem that goes on the tailgate of the Elky's that's a
third brake light. I k
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Josh,
just wanted to say I visited your site today. Great collection of Chevelle
photos. All images loaded quickly and easily. I'll send you some pics of mine
when it's do
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This is the best site I've found so far. You may find what you're looking
for, and then again...
Thanks to those that replied to my question about SS stripes. No one replie
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It absolutely depends on which you plan to spend more on. An engine, or
paint. As has been discussed here in other threads, you can easily spend
$5-10,000 on paint. The sa
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I want to chrome my new SS hood springs. I'm having trouble finding a place
that will do this in the S.F. Bay area. Anyone have any leads on a place?
Yes, I've looked in th
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In a message dated 01/09/2002 9:54:32 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< http://www.dalesplace.com/images/chevelle/frontseat3.jpg
Dale McIntosh
ACE
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I put lowering springs in my last Elky. They RAISED the car as the old ones
were so saggy that the new "shorter springs" had the opposite effect.
David
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Kelly,
How right you are about being in the right place at the right time. I looked
all over N. California before finding my first Elky ( non SS )about two miles
from my
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In a message dated 01/04/2002 4:20:41 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Temporarily quit looking at El Caminos while my Corvette has been for
sale. I
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In a message dated 01/04/2002 12:15:36 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< I wouldn't take less than $4500 for it.
Are we talking about the s
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The problem is, if you use your vehicle for those reasons, you are
effectively driving without insurance.
That could mean, that some little kid could run in front of you,
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Okay. After my last post, I got the application from "Great American Ins.
Co.'s via fax.
It states in their ammendatory endorement.
It is agreed and warranted that the ve
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Okay,
I'm painting my '69 Elky SS. Currently I only have liability on it, with
GEICO Ins. They insure my other two vehicles, a corvette and a jetta. They
are the cheapest
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You all should check out Harbor Freight Salvage. Free sgipping and better
prices.
That's where I got mine.
David
http://www.harborfreight.com/";>Harbor Freight Tools
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John,
Where in the "Bay Area are you at?
David
In the "East" Bay Area
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Hey,
Good to know. I'll head out to Barnes and Noble today,
Thanks for the clarification.
David
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Doug,
Thanks for the pic link.
But really, why does the link have Porsche914 in it?
David
former 914 owner
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In a message dated 12/23/2001 8:34:34 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< You mention updating your computer weekly from the
internet regarding virus p
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What probably happened, for those of you who got an attachment with my e-mail
re: el Camino trim answers, is that YOUR e-mail program has a limiting factor
in it that auto
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In a message dated 12/22/2001 6:52:21 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>
Keith, I sent no attachments.
David
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Just in case anyone was following my requests for answers on this topic, I
thought I'd forward this reply I got from Dan at the el Camino site. Thanks
to everyone on the list who tried to provide answers too.
David
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Hello David,
Yes, all '69 SS El Caminos were mono-color
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Yor first post talked about Chevelle magazine published three times a year.
Your second post had a link to SuperChevy magazine, published monthly it
looks like.
Do you ha
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Herb,
Thanks, sounds like this should work
David
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Thanks,
I've found you can't always believe what one source tells you. great to have
this list as a backup.
David
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Kent,
>From what I've been told, by Ausleys, the El Camino Store, and OPG, (I can't
seem to find my Year One catalog), that piece is particular, as are the hood
hinges, to
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Does anyone on this list own a '69 SS El Camino, besides me?
I'm painting the body and restoring the trim on mine now and would
desperately like to talk to someone who owns
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In a message dated 12/17/2001 11:11:40 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< Hey Clint, why not try a Tremec 5sp for <$2k, or a Richmond 5sp for a
little
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In a message dated 12/17/2001 10:53:04 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< I really want my next Elky to have a manual trans
w/OD but $3K for a Richmon
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In a message dated 12/16/2001 7:04:28 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< installing a Gear Vendor OD unit, >>
Clint,
Waht's a Gear Vendor OD unit.
I
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In a message dated 12/16/2001 2:13:21 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< Congrats Herb! Ain't that just about the best feeling in the world? BB 4Spd
i
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It might be just me, but I wouldn't think the gauge would matter much unless
you plan on issuing extended length blasts from you horn.
David
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Michael,
thanks, that info helps!
David
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In a message dated 12/07/2001 3:17:20 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>OTOH: you want good paint under them
I was able to p
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While I'm at the business of painting my car, I thought I'd solicit some
opinions on replacing the window felts and rubber moldings. Has anyone done
this before? Is it a l
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I'll be down in Hollywood over the New Years. That sounds like a grea deal
though. I'm sure it'd be gone ny then. Better book your air fare soon
Good Luck, Let us know-
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When someone sends me an emial that their, or my, email program has crunched
down to an unreadable size, I just copy the email and then paste it into a
new email that I ca
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Thanks for the links Guys. It's exactly what I was looking for.
David
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In trying to decide on the exact shades of colors to paint my '69 El Camino
SS. I'd like to know what colors were available when the cars were new. Does
anyone know a sour
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Hey Welcome.
No, it's not appropriate. It's mandatory!
Tell us all about your ride.
David '69SS Elky
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Don't know if it matters much, but does anyone have an opinion on the best
place to buy trim parts. Gotta put in my order tomorrow.
Thanks,
David
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I'm painting my '69 Elky now. The question is, as the car has a 427 in it
instead of the original 369, I'm trying to decide if I should just put on SS
badges instead of pu
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In a message dated 11/22/2001 5:10:07 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< blue as well. Are you using a particular Chevy color, or just
coming up with
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In a message dated 11/21/2001 7:48:55 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< along with the Elky list >>
I'm interested too. What Elky list?
David '69 S
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My '69 SS Elky no longer has the 396 in it. It's now got a 427. So, the
question is, did they make SS 427 Badges to go on '69's? I don't recall
seeing any in any catalogs,
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Herb,
I was at the Good Guys show in Pleasonton last week.
I Contacted the Cobler in AZ though after seeing pics of your Elky.
How was it dealing with them long distance?
A
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Is anyone able to recommend a good place to get paint and a little body work
done in the SF Bay area wihout spending 10 grand .
Thanks,
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If you do it, and end up selling your aftermarket A/C, let me know what it is
and how much you'd want for it.
David '69SS Elky
currently enjoying the cooler months in Cali
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Somewhere, maybe on the GW web site (?), it's mentioned that polyurethanes
are too stiff for the rear suspension unless you're drag racing. They
actually don't let the whe
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Get the polygraphite ones. Polyurethanes tend to squeek.
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It's a no brainer.
Do the suspension. The 307 is not aww inspiring, but it sounds like it runs
good enough for it to be a daily driver.
My last '69 Elky was a 307. I spen
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I need to fix my manual 4 spd on my '69SS. It pops out of 4th gear when you
let off the gas. You can hold it in gear manually, (with your hand), but I
wonder, does driving
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Michael,
sounds like a lot of work to do the swap. Somehow I had the idea that one
could just bolt the new tremec in place. Reading you post leads me to believe
you've go
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Does anyone know of a supplier in California for the Tremec 5 spd that'll bot
into a '69 Chevelle/El Camino? I think I'm ready to do this. Now.
Thanks,
David
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Thanks,
I called and left my number.
David
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I'm looking for a new gas pedal and gas pedal bar, the one the pedal and the
carb cable attaches to. Mines been cut off so there's just a part of the bar
on the floor to s
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Someone, a couple of weeks ago before I went on vacation, had a link to their
web site with a '66 el camino that they'd restored, stating they'd changed
the smugglers hatc
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Will pulling plug wires as a diagnostic method (with the engine running) Harm
the HEI distributer components like it would an electronic ignition.
Thanks,
David
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I'm getting ready to prep and paint my '69 SS Elky. I'm thinking of the light
blue color. Did the SS from this year come with the factory paint and SS
stripes? Does anyone
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As I suspected. But it's late at night and my mind was unrealistically
hopeful.
Thanks,
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Wow,
Thanks Larry, lots of good info there to start me digging.
David
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Okay, I've got a big block with headers. The dam thing has capped off air
injector pipe welded into/onto the headers. This makes for exceptionally
fd up plug removal/i
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A shop told me recently that the 427 and 454 were the same block with
different rods. Anyone know if this is true?
Also, excuse my duh, but where on the block do I look to
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