Re: [Chevelle-list] Brake booster

2005-04-29 Thread HmPlate33
It might matter. The plater I used said cad plating is 5 times more corrosion resistant than zinc. Don't know about anodizing. They cad plate in gold, silver (clear?) and olive drab. www.qualityplating.com in Salt Lake City. Neal

Re: [Chevelle-list] RE: VIN database idea?

2005-04-27 Thread HmPlate33
Like finding a "birth parent" through an intermediary. Great idea, surprised it hasn't been done. Neal

Re: [Chevelle-list] 66 Console restro question

2005-04-27 Thread HmPlate33
I thought 66/7 consoles had metal tops & plastic bases? Yeah, I'm old too. Some mornings 45, some 75, but mostly 59. That's OK, I got to order a 66 malibu convertible and drive it off the dealers lot 6 weeks later. If you're driving 136676K192419 let me know & I'll tell you about its first 5

Re: RE: [Chevelle-list] camaro for sale

2004-11-19 Thread HmPlate33
Didn't Z28 have something to do with the original trans-am series cars? IROC cars have been Porsches, Camaros, TA's and Dodges, maybe others. Neal S.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Election determines fate of nation

2004-10-24 Thread HmPlate33
Where's that chicken plucker that started all this? Just what I need more sound bites and spin. Neal S.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Comment Pertaining To Election

2004-10-23 Thread HmPlate33
That's what I love about the USA. The free exchange of opinions...without the fear of incarceration! Meanwhile, during a halfheimers (not yet alzheimers) moment I either tossed or lost the upper bolts that attach the caliper bracket to the spindle ("72 disk variety) > Anyone know the dimensi

[Chevelle-list] '66 Springs

2004-07-31 Thread HmPlate33
So I get my "chevelle restoration kit" in the mail from GM and they show 8 part numbers, 4 wire lengths, 4 wire diameters, 8 free lengths, eight load values at 12.59 working height and 2 spring rates (250 & 320#). Then I call the Moog tech. line and the guy asked what model, what engine, HD (is

Re: RE: RE: [Chevelle-list] front discs again

2004-07-16 Thread HmPlate33
The stops in the saginaw 800 steering box. The shoulder on the aluminum end cap is the easy one, just turn it down. The split ring at the other end of the bore requires disassembly. Advance auto parts has the rebuild kit for under $40 and it helps to have a camaro shop manual. I power washed

Re: [Chevelle-list] Disc Brake Conversion Questions

2004-05-25 Thread HmPlate33
How about a booster, master and prop. valve from third gen. camaros? Twenty year newer technology and all bracketed together. Neal S. 66 Malibu convert

Re: [Chevelle-list] alternator ?

2004-01-02 Thread HmPlate33
Woa, hit the wrong button! Try Team Chevelle tech. ref. index "Alternator conversion" by Wes Vann. I printed it off a while back. The only notation is on the last page "tecref14.html" Just another project on the to do list. Neal S. 66 Malibu convert

Re: [Chevelle-list] alternator ?

2004-01-02 Thread HmPlate33
Try team chevelle

Re: [Chevelle-list] clutch housing cover

2003-12-24 Thread HmPlate33
I think the starter goes through it, although mine's missing. Neal S. 66 Malibu convert

Re: [Chevelle-list] suspension rebuild

2003-12-05 Thread HmPlate33
Guess I tapped the knowledge base with this one. Many points well taken. I think I'll let the spring tension and gravity do the work. Guess that's why the lowers aren't riveted in? The part about powder coated and grief got my attention. Sand contact area to bare metal? Neal S. 66 Malibu C

[Chevelle-list] suspension rebuild

2003-12-04 Thread HmPlate33
Someone is suggesting that after having my front control arms powder coated & bushings & ball joints installed I should have the lower ball joints tack welded. Is this a good/bad idea? Neal S. 66 Malibu Convert.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Upholstery

2003-11-16 Thread HmPlate33
Seems like the last time I was at an upholstery shop they had some kind of steamer rigged with a hose to get up under the vinyl to soften and get a tight, wrinkle free fit. Neal S.