I gave a friend a big end distributer from my big block 454 for his small
block 350. To change from points to electronic. Marked rotor position,
dropped in electronic dist. Started the car and it ran rough ? couldn't get
enough counter clockwise turn to smooth it out. do I need to change vacuum
Hey John, in the early 80's I had a 73 Camino that
I used to park in the street, in a hilly section of the Bronx. I used to park it
facing up hill as much as I could and the rain/melting snow would run out by the
tail gate. If your driveway is flat I would make ramps that would elevate the
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Chevelle-list@chevelles.netSubject: [Chevelle-list] Fw: TRANS
CONVERSION
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From: James Colgan
To: chevellefan list
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 10:32 AM
Subject: TRANS CONVERSION
Hey Guys, I need a little advice
Hey John, the next time you come to N.Y.C drive through either the Lincoln
or Holland tunnels late at night or early AM with the windows open, youll
really get to hear the flowmaster sing : ). Jimmy.C
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From: John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
- Original Message -
From: James Colgan
To: chevellefan list
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 10:32 AM
Subject: TRANS CONVERSION
Hey Guys, I need a little advice... actually
I need allot but I will take a little at a time :o).I am converting from
auto on the column to 4 spd
Ryan, I'm pretty sure it will fit any post 1965
Chevy block. its for a 10 1/2'' inch clutch assembly. hope this helps. Jimmy
.C
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From:
Ryan
Langstraat
To: Chevelle Chat Forum
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 10:33
PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list]
it was a good one! still have 10 fingers and 2 eyes, all though I think the
livers of a few of us have fattened up. :o)
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From: Chuck Speake [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 8:49 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)
Hi Clint , why rubber an not poly in the rear control arms? just curious.
Jimmy Colgan
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From: Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 9:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear control arm
what color is it and what condition is it in?
thanks Jimmy
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From:
william
smith
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 11:22
AM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] (no
subject)
i got my first chevelle 1971 two days a go
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From:
James
Colgan
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 3:55
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] (no
subject)
what color is it and what condition is it in?
thanks Jimmy
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there is a guy in New Jersey. I haven't used him so I cant vouch for his
work but your friend might want to try him. RECHROME PARTS LTD
PO Box 62
96 east main st.
Mendham,NJ 07945phone #
1-800-516-7278 I hope
doesanyone on the list know if a Muncie
shifter from a 1968 console car work with a 1972 console car. I am converting
from a column automatic to a 4spdMuncie m-20 wide ratio. I have the
shifter tunnel hump and console and am eyeballing a shifter on e-bay. any
thoughts , advice, comments are
I have a bellhousing #460486 I was told it was a
truck bellhousing ,but I would like to use it in my 72.with an 11'' inch
clutch.is there any reason why I can't or shouldn't use it? thanks
Jimmy.C
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From:
Bill
Lessenberry
To: The Chevelle Mailing
I think you would want to lean out the fuel mixture the higher you
go . because the air gets thinner. less air less fuel.:)
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From: Dennis Kiernan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 12:41 AM
THANKS MIKE. JIMMY.C
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From: Michael Pell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] BELLHOUSING
The typical pick-up truck (1/2 ton, 3/4 ton) with a 4sp behind a
Does anyone know if a truck bellhousing cast #
6263756 will work in a 72 chevelle with a Muncie ? I have a 14" flywheel with an
11" clutch and the #621's are hard to come by for reasonable $$. thanks for any
help. Jimmy.C
Thanks Brad, I got a quote from them already. $$$
plus shipping. but the info I was looking for, you gave me.it was the compatible
casting numbers that would work with the same combination. I'm not a #'s guy but
am looking for alternatives that will work instead of the #621. thanks Jimmy.
Hey Dale or any other list member, is there a page
for the location ofSS then 454 located directly beneath for a 1972? I have
an assembly book, it gives the relation between the letters and #'s but do's not
give a starting point on the fender . ie. 10''down from top of fender. 5'' in
from
I was at Carlisle yesterday (Saturday) and over at the car coral there was
a lot of empty spaces. I thought it was the bad weather from Friday night? or
maybe itwas the Barrett Jackson virus ? what's 30k when an L-S6 goes for
300k. anyhow I agree, even though I enjoy Carlisle I think
Structural iron worker in NYC until gravity got the
best of me. now I'm Mr.Mom. Jimmy Colgan , Warwick,
NY
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From:
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To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 3:00
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] For a
Congratulations and Best of luck, many years of
happiness ahead. Jimmy. C
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From:
John Fig
To: chevelle list ; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 3:01
PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] new addition to
the FIG clan
Hey All
Hey Joe , they are in Meriden ,Connecticut. there
e-mail is [EMAIL PROTECTED]. their web www.ss396.com. their phone # is 203-235-1200
hope this helps you Jimmy. C
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From:
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To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Friday, March 11,
in the city you have to worry about the "RATS"? the
two legged kind!! .they can be a bigger problem.
- Original Message -
From:
Scott
Somers
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:56
AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] mice
Since I live
did you ever figure out what a reasonable
price was ? I am looking for large oval / open chamber heads for a BBC ? Thanks,
JC
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From:
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To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 8:17
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Subject:
Hey Andre , I am going to be doing a conversion from automatic to 4spd
manual in about six weeks. I would like to see any pictures you have
concerning the clutch linkage. thanks, JC
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From: André-Tigergutt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
what year is the car ? JC
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From:
Jack
Thorpe
To: Chevelle-list
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 10:24
AM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] vin # and
milage
Is there any way to research a older vin# for accidents and mileage. Also
the vin#
question to any and all who may know how to de-code what I believe to be a
Muncie 4spd transmission .here we go . case #3925661 tail #3857584 case
cover # 3952648. a stamped # on the case POE22A. and a metal tag that is
bolted to the cover #3952659WB. any help is greatly appreciated. J.C
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of James Colgan
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 6:12 PM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Web
question to any and all who may know how to de-code what I believe to be
a
Muncie 4spd
A Herb,nice web site ! are you a motorcycle road race fan? great sport.
love the Camino too. JC
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From: Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Chevelle List chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 9:32 AM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Web
Hi guys,
I
I have a question for anyone on the list that can
help me ? I went to look at a motor today (454). I don't have the right book to
check the cast # on the block , as follows # 361959 and what looked like the
letter Punder it but at 90 degree angle. other markings GM T
12 . THANK YOU JC
, 2005 9:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] ADVICE
James I found this at www.mortec.com
361959.454...73-90...2 or 4 bolt
Someone who knows will need to explain the P
On Sat, 8 Jan 2005 14:57:00 -0500, James Colgan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
I have a question for anyone on the list
Hope you all have a happy healthy New Year
!
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From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 3:38
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] my
Happy New Yewar to you too!
located? My friend had a 454 he was selling..not sure if he still
has it. Email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Walt
- Original Message -
From: James Colgan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, December 16, 2004 1:30 pm
Subject: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)
I've been searching e-bay motors
I've been searching e-bay motors for a 454ci bbc
for my 72 Chevelle. I've seen a couple but they have 2 bolt mains. when its all
said and done I want to be pushing a little over 500 hp.(Street driven)is
a 2 bolt enough to support this reliably? JC
Hey Bill Bradley,I read your e-mail about the
chevelle issue, of super chevy .is it December, 04 or February,05 issue?.
because I just went and got January,05, and it's about the small block? I would
like to know if I need to get a back issue.or ifthe Feb., 05 just didn't
hit the stands
MY SERVER HASN'T REPORTED ANY PROBLEM'S ,I ALSO
HAVE NORTON ANTIVIRUS AND THAT SEEMS FINE ALSO. BUT I ALSO SEEM TO HAVE LOST
TOUCH WITH THE LIST? DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT'S ON? JIMMY COLGAN
- Original Message -
From:
Paul Kaiser
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Monday,
evy let me know about
it. Ken
- Original Message -
From:
James
Colgan
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 9:17
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle
Heavy Chevy?
Hi Ken, my name is Jimmy , I seen in y
= 1972 B= Baltimore MD (where it was built) the rest of the numbers
are production numbers in sequence. hope this helped you in your
decision. Write back, Ken
- Original Message -
From:
James
Colgan
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Thursday, November
Hey Bob, thanks for the advice, and I' am a rookie
at this so I'm all ears. if anybody else from the list has anything to add, I'm
open. Thanks again Jimmy
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From:
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 12:00
Hi Ken, my name is Jimmy , I seen in your e-mail to
the list membersthat you have info about the" Heavy Chevy-".I
just picked up a 72 plain jane chevelle and am looking for some ideas .It's my
first restoration atempt so I guess I'm a rookie.soif you know of any web
sites/books/videos/etc..
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