Re: [Chevelle-list] Restoration shop?

2008-07-01 Thread DK239
I don't know about all of them but I have had first hand experience with one certain one and they are a joke and do terrible work. David Blanton Anglers Choice Fishing Team Powers Swain Chevy Fishing Team **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient

Re: [Chevelle-list] Restoration shop?

2008-07-01 Thread DK239
It's not just the military guys they are taking money from. They are taking everyone's money!!! David Blanton Anglers Choice Fishing Team Powers Swain Chevy Fishing Team **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Restoration shop?

2008-07-01 Thread DK239
Believe me you don't want to go there. Just stay away from restoration shops in Fayetteville and you'll be better off!!! David Blanton Anglers Choice Fishing Team Powers Swain Chevy Fishing Team **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Restoration shop?

2008-06-30 Thread DK239
I don't know about Raleigh but there is one in Fayetteville you need to stay far away from. David Blanton Anglers Choice Fishing Team Powers Swain Chevy Fishing Team **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake pedal rod adjustment

2008-05-22 Thread DK239
No they are not there. I'll have to order some. David Blanton Anglers Choice Fishing Team In a message dated 5/22/2008 12:08:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do you have the plastic bushings in there? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake pedal rod adjustment

2008-05-22 Thread DK239
The shaft that goes through the bracket has a lot of slop in it as does the brake pedal. David Blanton Anglers Choice Fishing Team In a message dated 5/22/2008 9:59:22 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You can find them used, 64-66 are the same, 67 IS different. T

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake pedal rod adjustment

2008-05-22 Thread DK239
Thanks but I got it adjusted. I had to take out the whole pedal assembly and it seems to be a piece of junk. does anybody make a decent pedal set for this year? David Blanton Anglers Choice Fishing Team In a message dated 5/21/2008 12:12:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake pedal rod adjustment

2008-05-21 Thread DK239
Well I figured out what I had to do. I tried pushing the pin out through the hole but the hole and the pin did not line up. I tried taking the nuts off of the MC but it would not come out far enough with the lines attached. I ended up taking the clutch pedal out which let the brake pedal come

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake pedal rod adjustment

2008-05-21 Thread DK239
Thanks, I'm going to the garage now and try again. David Blanton Anglers Choice Fishing Team In a message dated 5/21/2008 12:11:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: David, I suppose you could take take the master cylinder off and do it that way. Kind of the back

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake pedal rod adjustment

2008-05-21 Thread DK239
I'll look and see but The last time I tried I couldn't get to the end of the pin. The only way I could get to the clip was with a long skinny screwdriver. David Blanton Anglers Choice Fishing Team In a message dated 5/21/2008 12:05:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wri

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake pedal rod adjustment

2008-05-21 Thread DK239
I don't know how they got the pin in. There are a couple of braces in the way and the steering column.The only way I can reach the rod is with a pair of long needle nose pliers. I'm thinking if I take the MC loose I can turn the rod back in. May be wishful thinking. David Blanton Anglers

Re: [Chevelle-list] brake pedal rod adjustment

2008-05-21 Thread DK239
I tried, I can get the clip off (barely) but there is not enough room to get the pin out. I can't even get my hand on any of the parts. David Blanton Anglers Choice Fishing Team In a message dated 5/21/2008 11:48:23 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: David, Your p

[Chevelle-list] brake pedal rod adjustment

2008-05-21 Thread DK239
I had a Willwood master cylinder installed on my 66 chevelle w/non power front disc/rear drum. The brakes lock up after about a mile of driving. I checked the brake pedal rod and it has been adjusted all the way out which I'm pretty sure is what is causing my problem. I tried to adjust the ro

Re: [Chevelle-list] chevelle

2007-12-24 Thread DK239
This is the result of some crooked politicians in the DMV. In a message dated 12/24/2007 12:18:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We are having a huge stink in NC right now about legal titling of classic cars. I just delivered a 66 Chevelle I built for a customer. It

Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 gone to be fixed

2007-10-22 Thread DK239
If it was just the paint I would very happy. There are lot of other problems, clutch, brakes, suspension, missing body bushings just to name a few. We have a lawsuit against the shop that did the work, but we all know how long that can take. David **

[Chevelle-list] 66 gone to be fixed

2007-10-21 Thread DK239
Two years ago I got a restored 1966 Chevelle SS (clone) from my Son and Daughter-in-law for Fathers Day. The shop that did the work really stuck it to him and there were many problems that were promised to be resolved but never were. Today the next chapter of the story began, at 9:00 am Frank

Re: [Chevelle-list] No Pedal - Poor Braking

2007-10-01 Thread DK239
Did you use the correct rod from the pedal to the m/c? ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

Re: [Chevelle-list] Lost keys

2007-09-30 Thread DK239
Yes, He kept the code on file. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

[Chevelle-list] Lost keys

2007-09-26 Thread DK239
I now have keys for my 66. I posted earlier that I had lost my keys. I took the lock out of the door and took it to a locksmith and he made me a new set. Thank God this was a replacement lock set, all of the locks take the same key. ** See what's new at

Re: [Chevelle-list] Camshaft re-use

2007-09-13 Thread DK239
JUST GO FOR A NEW ONE WITH LIFTERS. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

Re: [Chevelle-list] March serpentine kit instructions

2007-08-08 Thread DK239
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Re: [Chevelle-list] LOST KEYS

2007-07-16 Thread DK239
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Re: [Chevelle-list] LOST KEYS

2007-07-14 Thread DK239
I will check the door locks and see if there is a code there. I'm not sure but I think all the locks and switch had been changed out in a restore as they were all the same. Thanks David ** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/mem

Re: [Chevelle-list] LOST KEYS

2007-07-11 Thread DK239
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[Chevelle-list] LOST KEYS

2007-07-11 Thread DK239
I have a 66 chevelle that I have lost the keys to, what are my options. The car has been restored and the same key fits everything. I feel sure all the locks and the ignition switch were bought with matching keys. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Re: [Chevelle-list] stainless steel bolt kit

2007-01-07 Thread DK239
Sorry, I am looking for a kit for any body parts, body, hinges etc. David Blanton

[Chevelle-list] stainless steel bolt kit

2007-01-07 Thread DK239
Does anyone make a make a stainlees steel bolt kit for a 66 chevelle? Thanks David Blanton

Re: [Chevelle-list] Help with springs

2006-12-15 Thread DK239
Truer words were never spoken!!

Re: [Chevelle-list] Help with springs

2006-12-15 Thread DK239
I call most of the time but it was the weekend. If I take the tome to fill out the request form I am serious.

[Chevelle-list] Help with springs

2006-12-14 Thread DK239
I give up I just ordered a set of Hotchkiss 1" drop springs if they don't do what I want I'll just sell them and try something else. I sent an email to Coil Spring Specialities but never got a reply, seems to be the way a lot of companies do business these days.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Need help with spring selection

2006-12-09 Thread DK239
The 1 inch drop hotchiss are what I want to install but I would like to find someone who has them with the same car and engine that I have. Thanks David

Re: [Chevelle-list] Need help with spring selection

2006-12-09 Thread DK239
I loosened the upper control arm nuts and bounced the front end and then retightened the nuts. It didn't make any difference. The car was a gift to me and was restored by a local shop so I'm not really sure if the bushings were lubed or not. The springs they installed are 320lb/in Elgins and I

Re: [Chevelle-list] Need help with spring selection

2006-12-09 Thread DK239
Ok the front tires are 215x55x16 and the rears are 235x55x16. They are roughly 26 in tall.The front wheelwell sits two inches above the tire and the rear wheelwell sits 3 inches lower than the top of the tire. How long does it normally take for springs to settle in? Thanks David

Re: [Chevelle-list] Carrier rebuild

2006-12-09 Thread DK239
I tried the 3.55 in my 66 with 454 but with the richmond 5 speed I felt like I was having to shift to soon. I'm now running 3.08's.

[Chevelle-list] Need help with spring selection

2006-12-08 Thread DK239
I have a 66 SS(cloned) with 454. The car has had a total restore. My problem is with the springs. When I first got the car the front end was almost sitting on the ground. The headers would hit the smallest rock and you could not drive over curbs or speed bumps. The front end would also bottom ou