Re: [Chevelle-list] M-20 Rock - Crusher?

2006-07-21 Thread Hans Edlund
I can second it. When I bought my Camino the owner claimed is was an M-22 in it. The “nice sound” was a sign to rebuild, nothing else L   Hans   -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Skickat: Thursday, July 20, 2006 10:37 PM Till: [EMAIL

Re: [Chevelle-list] Blown head gasket or cracked head?

2006-07-11 Thread Hans Edlund
controls on cold somehow attached the gasket area that had been repaired, if that is the proper term. Anyway, it did but me some time, about 6 months, and then I junked it. Good luck,   Rich -Original Message- From: Hans Edlund <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Jul 7, 2006 7

[Chevelle-list] Blown head gasket or cracked head?

2006-07-07 Thread Hans Edlund
This might a little bit off-chevelle-topic but still Chevy. My wife managed to over-heat my daily driver, Chevy truck with a 350. I replaced the leaking water pump (and thermostat). Well it keeps the temperature but runs on 7 cylinders. Most lokely it’s a crack in one of the heads. As the

Re: [Chevelle-list] El Camino

2006-06-15 Thread Hans Edlund
I wish it was O.C in California J   Hans   -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: Jimmy C. [mailto:colgan@warwick.net] Skickat: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 11:50 AM Till: Chevelle Forum Ämne: [Chevelle-list] El Camino   If anyone is interested there is a 1970 El Camino, 350ci,12 bol

Re: [Chevelle-list] Seat belt floor bolts?

2006-06-07 Thread Hans Edlund
Pelle, IIRC, the bolts are a little bit special. I should be able to provide some for you if needed   Br Hans   -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]net] Skickat: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 8:28 PM Till: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing

[Chevelle-list] Oil filter SBC part II

2006-05-31 Thread Hans Edlund
Hi again Thanks a lot to all of you answering my question. I guess the one who rebuild the motor for me forgot to put this piece back.   However, this might qualify for the stupidest question of the month. The MRG-1272 and other similar adapters have just a male “bolt” for the filter an

Re: [Chevelle-list] Head gaskets

2006-03-30 Thread Hans Edlund
Good point Walt, I rather blow the gasket than a piston. The blower I have in mind is Vortech, it's not written in stone, but definitely a centrifugal type. It doesn’t have the same cool look as a 6-71 or similar, but the centrifugal should be more reliable. Hans -Ursprungligt meddelande--

Re: [Chevelle-list] Head gaskets

2006-03-30 Thread Hans Edlund
Thanks Herb I have to find my original calculation so I order the right thickness. Hans -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: Herb Lumpp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 4:56 PM Till: The Chevelle Mailing List Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Head gaskets Check out Comet

SV: [Chevelle-list] Floor (not too bad?)

2005-10-20 Thread Hans Edlund
You should be able to save that floor, Pelle   Hans   -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: Bill Bradley IV [mailto:67Malibu@cox.net] Skickat: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 3:26 PM Till: The Chevelle Mailing List Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Floor (not too bad?)   u, was there a

SV: [Chevelle-list] Floor paint?

2005-10-20 Thread Hans Edlund
Hi Pelle   I would use POR-15, but I’m not sure if it’s available in Sweden   Hans   -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: Pelle Andersson [mailto:chevellegearheads@hotmail.com] Skickat: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 1:20 PM Till: The Chevelle Mailing List Ämne: [Chevelle-list] Floor

SV: [Chevelle-list] unknown cablet? (Better Pic)

2005-10-20 Thread Hans Edlund
Offending ads J I didn’t even see the cable ;-)   Hans   -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: Pelle Andersson [mailto:chevellegearheads@hotmail.com] Skickat: Sunday, October 16, 2005 11:20 AM Till: The Chevelle Mailing List Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] unknown cablet? (Better Pic)

SV: [Chevelle-list] Thanks for all the help!

2005-08-16 Thread Hans Edlund
deside where! But I'd prefer to do the beer after the 25:th (payment day) ;-) Just let me know. B.R. Pelle - Original Message - From: "Hans Edlund" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 3:32 AM Subject: SV

SV: [Chevelle-list] Thanks for all the help!

2005-08-15 Thread Hans Edlund
Pelle Don’t promise to much :-) It would be fun to get over a bunch of people from US to learn about the Swedish motor culture. Things are pretty much different her. BTW I am going to Stockholm between Aug 23 and Sep 1. where can I get the beer? LOL Both suitcases are full with auto parts for Swed

SV: [Chevelle-list] suggestions on a 12 bolt

2005-08-10 Thread Hans Edlund
Hi Tom I have replaced my 10-bolt open with a 12-bolt Posi. Got hold of a 3.73 on swap meet, paid 650, rebuilding cost me 250 plus a new eaton posi 500 and some tax. Total I think was about 1450 including everything except new brakes. The drums was ok, and they are looking great powder co

SV: [Chevelle-list] Stupid question?

2005-08-04 Thread Hans Edlund
Pelle Flywheel is much thicker and the clutch is bolted on it. Used to manual transmissions. Automatic transmissions are using a turbine instead connected to the flexplate. The starter uses the gear on the flexplate. The Swedish word for flexplate is "startkrans" which pretty much explains the func

[Chevelle-list] Bracket for distr block

2005-07-26 Thread Hans Edlund
Hi I need the special bracket which holds the rear end bracket hose/distr block on a 12-bolt For sure, I have seen it somewhere, but where?   Any help will be appreciated   Hans   "The way I see it, a car isn´t just a way to get from point A to point B... The car IS the point" Jess

SV: [Chevelle-list] special request

2005-07-21 Thread Hans Edlund
Good luck Brian Me and my family will have you in mind. Pleas get back to your Chevelle soon Hans -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: Brian Knight [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: Thursday, July 21, 2005 18:07 Till: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Ämne: [Chevelle-list] special request Hi g

SV: [Chevelle-list] Hot start probs

2005-07-13 Thread Hans Edlund
2.42 here in CA, I used 70 dollar for gas to my truck and it was not enough. Tuff times right now Hans -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 00:52 Till: The Chevelle Mailing List Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hot start p

SV: [Chevelle-list] stainless headers

2005-07-07 Thread Hans Edlund
/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message ----- From: Hans Edlund   Hi Clint I am looking for a pair of headers for a 71 Camino. SBC and I need 1 ¾” due to the charger. Until now I didn’t thought stainless steel was an option. But if you know some…   Hans    

SV: [Chevelle-list] stainless headers

2005-07-06 Thread Hans Edlund
Title: Message Hi Clint I am looking for a pair of headers for a 71 Camino. SBC and I need 1 ¾” due to the charger. Until now I didn’t thought stainless steel was an option. But if you know some…   Hans     -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

SV: [Chevelle-list] New Member

2005-06-19 Thread Hans Edlund
Welcome to the list Leroy Hans -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: Leroy Gibson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: Saturday, June 18, 2005 09:41 Till: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Ämne: [Chevelle-list] New Member Just joined list. I have a 70 El Camino that been in family since the fall of

SV: [Chevelle-list] Q: Radiator Core Supports

2005-05-19 Thread Hans Edlund
Hej Pelle To my knowledge there is no difference. Fan shrouds and the upper panel of radiator mount is different though     Br Hans   -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: Pelle Andersson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]ail.com] Skickat: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 11:14 Till: The Chevelle M

SV: [Chevelle-list] Prop valve bracket

2005-05-15 Thread Hans Edlund
t to match the frame.  It really was pretty simple to make and did the job just fine for me.  I had more problems finding one of the brass fittings for the prop valve locally.       Chuck 70 Chevelle Malibu Glen Ellyn, IL   -Original Message----- From: Hans Edlund [mai

SV: [Chevelle-list] Prop valve bracket

2005-05-14 Thread Hans Edlund
Thanks Tim for the idea. I was actually looking for the one on the frame. The original (if it was original) does not fit to the new prop valve. CPP does not have a solution…He claims this is a problem J Maybe I should place it by the booster     Br hans   -Ursprungligt meddelande

[Chevelle-list] Prop valve bracket

2005-05-13 Thread Hans Edlund
Hi   I am about to put the brake lines together on my 71 Camino, the disc conversion kit includes a new prop valve, and the old original bracket does not fit. Neither CPP or MPbrakes has a good solution. Anybody out there who have a solution? DIY or is the bracket available somewhere?

SV: [Chevelle-list] Keep your fingers crossed!

2005-05-05 Thread Hans Edlund
Pelle Congratulations, I know what kind of feeling you get after passing the Swedish vehicle inspection (yeah I could guess pretty accurate about your feelings for your wife as well J) Years ago my friend back in Sweden inspected his Dodge 65, and got the same remark as you got. Change t

SV: [Chevelle-list] If it wasn't for bad luck,,,

2005-05-05 Thread Hans Edlund
Sorry to hear Clint, I hope you are getting better fast. To drive a stick-shift with one foot is not easy. Is it safer to drive a Camino than walking across a room? I wish I could say yes Hans -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: Wednesday, Ma

SV: [Chevelle-list] Keep your fingers crossed!

2005-04-29 Thread Hans Edlund
Hi Pelle I can tell you, the yearly inspection of cars back in Sweden is one the things I don’t miss. In CA you need the smog inspection yearly but that’s all. Not sure if the rules has been changed but last year all cars 1973 and older where exempted.   My El Camino is a 1971 J, so no re

VB: [Chevelle-list] Age of the Chevelle owners

2005-04-26 Thread Hans Edlund
  J Realize is missed to answer the question I am 48, its not to far I will celebrate my 25th for the second time   Hans -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: Hans Edlund [mailto:hansedlund@cox.net] Skickat: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 18:14 Till: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'

SV: [Chevelle-list] Age of the Chevelle owners

2005-04-26 Thread Hans Edlund
Hi Bob and others Your question creates some posting, and personally I really enjoy reading all the input and stories. My first car was an Opel Commodore with an inline 6, I got it from dad, and I think after 6 month or it was replaced with Firebird 71. It was around 78, and paid equival

SV: [Chevelle-list] reasonable price for 12 bolt/Pacific Coast DreamMachines?

2005-04-22 Thread Hans Edlund
Hi Thomas I paid 650 for a 3.7 POSI, I will open it the next week to see how I need to rebuild. Br Hans -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: Mark Schwartz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: Thursday, April 21, 2005 20:13 Till: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Ämne: RE: [Chevelle-list] reasonable p

SV: [Chevelle-list] 1967 12 bolt for sale

2005-04-20 Thread Hans Edlund
's shorter if you are comparing it to a 68-72 unit,Hans. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message ----- From: "Hans Edlund" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Clint

SV: [Chevelle-list] 1967 12 bolt for sale

2005-04-19 Thread Hans Edlund
Clint 1967 isn't it the 1" shorter version? I was looking for the shorter one, but I finally gave up. Decided to buy the longer one and replace my rims. Otherwise I would have been a potential buyer. :-( Hans -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Skicka

SV: [Chevelle-list] LA area body shop

2005-04-11 Thread Hans Edlund
Hi Doug I know somebody in the Santa Ana area; I have the address and phone at work. Please let me know if its within acceptable distance from you Hans -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: gnomezone [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: Monday, April 11, 2005 17:39 Till: ChevelleList Ämne: [Che

SV: [Chevelle-list] Gmpartsdepot

2005-04-08 Thread Hans Edlund
Hi John I Wished I had those little elves myself :-), then I wouldn’t need to bother how to get hold of them. No I am actually just asking as a customer, well aware about delivery problems which might occur from time to time and retailers are out of information. To me a supplier should be able to

SV: [Chevelle-list] Gmpartsdepot

2005-04-06 Thread Hans Edlund
Thanks Carl They have better price but a high handling fee. Total more or less the same. I have asked them for a delivery time Hans check www.gmpartsdirect.com and see if they can get them for you. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL

[Chevelle-list] Time to get the body on the frame

2004-10-06 Thread Hans Edlund
Hi all Well from tonight I have the chassis on wheels, even if I had to put the old rear in, as the new needs to get some paint and check-up. If everything goes well I will put the chassis on a trailer and get the completed body back from the body shop.   So now to my problem and maybe s

Re: [Chevelle-list] my latest project

2004-07-24 Thread Hans Edlund
Hi JD   Your frame looks really nice to me. Could tell me why you galvanized the frame instead of powder coat it? In a few weeks time my car will “frame off” and my plan was to powder coat it. Maybe galvanized is a better idea? Would be thankful for input and advice. The best offer I ha