[Chevelle-list] This is getting out of hand!!

2003-12-11 Thread George Spatta
This has got to beat the $2000 hood!   http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38644&item=2447539591     George[EMAIL PROTECTED] TC #1921 ACES #5880

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

2003-11-19 Thread George Spatta
Rich, I'd love to have a copy of those articles as well. Thanks! George [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "RMilkiewicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 8:43 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: Coveri

[Chevelle-list] Another bare metal question

2003-11-07 Thread George Spatta
Hi all,   I am in the process of stripping the interior of my '66 down to bare shiny steel with grinders and 3M discs. It's cleaning up beautifully. I bought some of Eastwood's rust encapsulator to apply on the bare metal (floors, firewall, under dash). I plan on painting the interior  the s

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

2003-11-05 Thread George Spatta
Hey Rich,   I'd love to see those pictures.   Thanks!   George[EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: RMilkiewicz To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 11:04 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 filler panel install? There isn't a

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

2003-11-04 Thread George Spatta
Hi,   I'd be interested in some pix & notes of your experience when you do it. I have to replace mine as well.   Thanks!   George[EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 8:37 PM Subject:

Re: [Chevelle-list] Business Recommendations

2003-10-24 Thread George Spatta
What about posting a list of bad business here on this list? Even though technically it's public you have to subscribe to it.   George[EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 24, 2003 10:37 PM Subj

[Chevelle-list] Respirator question

2003-10-21 Thread George Spatta
Hi All,   I recently purchased this respirator from Eastwood and was wondering if anyone else has used it and what for.   http://www.eastwoodco.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=34229&Upsell=application&Dep_Key1   http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/government/innovative_solutions/node_K920CPSBKGgs/root

Re: [Chevelle-list] bare metal( will primer seal from rusting?)

2003-10-08 Thread George Spatta
Hey guys,   I'm really glad this subject was brought up. I am at the point with my 66 where I'm needing to think about how to prep all of the metal. It would be great if someone could give an explanation of the different types of primers,sealers, rust encapsulators, etc.. and their applicatio

Re: [Chevelle-list] Freshening up heater boxes question

2003-10-07 Thread George Spatta
From: George Spatta To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 6:58 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Freshening up heater boxes question Hi all,   I was wondering if any of you have used the SEM Landau black (which I hear is th

[Chevelle-list] Freshening up heater boxes question

2003-10-06 Thread George Spatta
Hi all,   I was wondering if any of you have used the SEM Landau black (which I hear is the thing to use on floor consoles) on the under dash heater boxes and vents. All of the under dash plastic in my 66 w/AC is incredibly gnarly and a good washing with soap and water didn't make it look as

Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 E-brake cable question

2003-10-01 Thread George Spatta
ove the clamp and finish removing it.. IF  Iam trashing the cable I use a BOLT cutter and lop'em off   Wayne ACES # 1556 TC # 186 - Original Message - From: George Spatta To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 20

[Chevelle-list] 66 E-brake cable question

2003-10-01 Thread George Spatta
Hey guys,   What is the proper way to compress those fingers on the ends of the emergency brake cable? It looks like if they are all squeezed together than the cable will come out of the backing plate/floor. I tried to do this with a pair of pliers but wasn't getting anywhere.   Thanks!   Geo

[Chevelle-list] Electric or pneumatic grinder?

2003-08-19 Thread George Spatta
Hi all,   I'm getting ready to start cleaning the interior metal on my '66 and was wondering what kind of grinder (electric or pneumatic) and discs work good for taking off almost 40 years of crud? All the metal is rust free so I just need to get it clean for the POR15 or DP90 (haven't decide

Re: [Chevelle-List] 12 Bolt Rear ID help

2003-07-07 Thread George Spatta
Oh by the way, where exactly do you measure from (end of tubes, axles or studs etc..) to determine the overall length of the rear.   Thanks again!   George[EMAIL PROTECTED] TC #1921 ACES #5880

Re: [Chevelle-List] 12 Bolt Rear ID help

2003-07-07 Thread George Spatta
Thanks Dale and Kent for the info. The lit I was referencing said the same thing but I wanted to be sure I wasn't missing anything. I have searched all over the axle tubes (wire brushed them to shiny steel) and still can't find the code stamped! The only numbers I could find was the one cast

[Chevelle-List] 12 Bolt Rear ID help

2003-07-03 Thread George Spatta
Hey guys,   I bought a 12 bolt rear for my '66 Malibu and can't find a 7 digit code on the axle tube anywhere. The only number I can see  is on the small triangular pad at the bottom left of the diff. Those numbers are C216. I took the cover off and counted the teeth and it's a non-posi 3.31

Re: [Chevelle-List] Transport from CA to FL??

2003-06-06 Thread George Spatta
Title: Re: [Chevelle-List] Transport from CA to FL?? Well hopefully I'm at the end of my tedious search for a transporter. I've talked to about 40 companies and Owner/Operators. A lot of them gave me misquotes (gave a price on the internet and then when I called the gave me a different price)

Re: [Chevelle-List] Transport from CA to FL??

2003-06-04 Thread George Spatta
quotes, but at least you’ll get some dollar figures and names that you can then go out and research their quality.Luck,Kurton 6/3/03 3:25 PM, George Spatta at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Craig,Was that A AAAdvantage Auto Transport Inc. out of Tempe? They ended up being the one I was

Re: [Chevelle-List] Transport from CA to FL??

2003-06-04 Thread George Spatta
Hi Craig,   Was that A AAAdvantage Auto Transport Inc. out of Tempe? They ended up being the one I was going to go with. Thier quote was very competitive w/no hidden fees and the guy (Matt) I spoke with on the phone was very professional. I would really like to hear your horror story if this

[Chevelle-List] Transport from CA to FL??

2003-05-30 Thread George Spatta
Hi guys,   Has anyone had to ship a non-runner from CA to FL? If not how about a recommendation for a reliable company based out of anywhere. I need to get a car from Bakersfield to Orlando.   Thanks!   George[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Chevelle-List] Reprinted shop manuals

2002-12-05 Thread George Spatta
Hi All,   I was wondering what you guys think about those "reprinted" shop & assembly manuals. I bought an assembly manual for a 67 GTO from The Paddock (I think) several years ago & it was so bad I could hardly read any of it! I am thinking about buying both a Chassis Service Manual & a Fac

Re: [Chevelle-List] Is it worth it??

2002-11-21 Thread George Spatta
Hi again,   Thanks to all you guys who took the time to think about & answer my question. I am definitely going to heed all of your advice & pass on this car to find one with a more solid body, or at least one where the welding is minimal. This being my 1st resto Chevelle (but not my 1st dri

[Chevelle-List] Is it worth it??

2002-11-21 Thread George Spatta
Hi everyone,   First let me say that I have enjoyed all of the advice and postings here for a long time. This is the 1st time I have actually posted to the list. I would like to get some opinions on a 66 Malibu I am thinking about purchasing to do a frame off restoration of. It is a 2 door M