I will be out of the office starting 08/17/2005 and will not return until
08/22/2005.
I will be vacation 8/17 - 8/19. Contact Jackie Yessa at 630-889-8121 if
you need imediate assistance.
Also consider office furniture. When our office got all new cubes they
pitched all the old stuff - nothing was wrong with! I acquired 4 - metal
4' over head bins with lights, 10 - metal 3 drawer file drawers and a
number of desk tops. Stored in the attic for now until I redo my shop
that's
Another idea that I have implemented is putting larger items on casters. I
use swivels rated for the weight of the item 2 - regular swivels, 2 - that
lock - sometimes needing to build a platform for the item. I put my
workbench, drill press, Radial Arm saw etc. on them - roll it out, use
Rick,
Go with a large single door, 18' if you can - the extra width is nice. My
garage is 26 X 35 and I put in 1 - 10' and 1- 18' insulated ma. One large
single door is far more practical for everyday pulling in / out and allows
you to pull a vehicle into the center easily when needing
Dan,
Maybe your signature tag line came true.
- Hope things work out!
Krister
At 10:29 PM 7/31/2005, you wrote:
I have no clue what I screwed up this time.
Dan McIntosh
1963 Impala SS Convertible
HOP IT TILL IT BREAKS
^^ Looks like you did G.
Unfortunately classic car insurance and rates are designed around all the
factors that don't fit your driving needs. Your only choice may be a
regular auto policy and a appraised value that is written into the policy.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Hey all, my name
Thank you for the input. I have made up a participant judging form the
asks for 1 choice for best of show - like Tom said bragging rights and not
eligible for any other trophy. Then the form asks to give 1st, 2nd and 3rd
choice for cars put into a stock class and a custom class. I will then
are here to have fun and want to keep it that way.
We are expecting 80+ cars
Thanks,
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
PS. Any locals to Wheaton, IL area - email offline if you are interested
in details / attending.
Bloomingdale IL, (Western Suburb of Chicago) BP @ $2.44 for regular. We
even have a website that posts the highs and the lows in the Chicagoland
area.
http://www.chicagogasprices.com/
Krister
Matt
Hej Pelle,
Here are a couple of more options. If you can not find an air filter
breather or PCV valve with the same size hose connections. I would stay
with the 12mm thicker - more durable - walled hose since it works fine on
your valuecover vent connection. At the air filter end - either
a
few 45mph zones and it cooled down to 200 in a couple of miles - just
needed some air.
What water temp do those of you with big blocks let it get to before
shutting it down?
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Happy 4th of July everyone. I hope you all had a very happy and safe
everything much happier.
Mike Holleman
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From: Krister Meister [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Tuesday, July 5, 2005 10:32 am
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject) Parade temp
Drove our '66 SS 396 ( A/C ) in the local Parade again. Parade's
seem to
test the cooling
I will be out of the office starting 07/01/2005 and will not return until
07/05/2005.
I will be vacation 7/1. Contact Jackie Yessa at 630-889-8121 if you need
imediate assistance.
and long water pump is the distance from the
front of the block - right?. My water pump is right up against the front
of the block (a 1/4 space at the most) so I imagine mine is a short?
Thanks for the help!
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Pete,
A true US built SS is in the VIN from '64 - '68 and yes there are measures
even here to make sure things have not been tampered with on any year.
After '68 the SS was on option and can only be proven with an original
build sheet, original invoice or protector plate (exception in '72 the
Don't dread it - replaced the core and box on my '66 and wasn't that bad.
Drain antifreeze, disconnect hoses yadha yadha and put duct tape on heater
core ends to prevent drips. Discount the heater louver cables first.
Remember their routing and placement as they spring straight when removed -
I had read somewhere that the 396's ('66 - '69) actually measure out to be
a 402, but were called 396 to just come under some criteria at that time.
Anyone else able to support this?
Krister
My Dad shaved
Hey everyone,
We are now an authorized dealer for Electric-Life. They are a manufacturer
of power window kits, alarms, remote entry systems, remote starter systems,
and reverse hood opening systems.
In celebration of this new product line, we have put their shaved door
My Dad dechromed and shaved the handles on one of his cars. One day he had
the radio on all day while working outside - trunk lid open for better
sound, but windows rolled up to keep dirt out. Battery drained to the
point the doors would not open. Hood release is inside the car and rear
set
I am 40, own a numbers '66 SS and wanted the real thing. Personally
there's satisfaction knowing it's real, it has survived, it's not a copy,
agree that clones are a dime a dozen and satisfaction comes by being able
to tell someone it's real and not a look alike. I also agree with it's
your
Easy way to check cable condition is with the old or new cable hooked to
the trans, routed into the car correctly, unhooked to the speedo (have it
hanging down so you can see or feel the end) - take it for a slow ride
around the neighborhood and see if the inner cable rotates
Krister
I asked the how can you prove it's an SS question - playing on the dumb
side. Seller apparently got bent that so many people had emailed him
questioning the car that he added a revised description to the auction. I
told him people are busting you because you are trying to pass this off for
with the
bottom of the fill hole. When reinstalling marginal tight is good enough.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Dale
to help avoid the oil blow by in the mean
time?
Thank you for the help,
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Any IL Chevelle people I encourage you to call the senators listed below
and pass this on. It is very easy - call, they ask name, city and just
tell them you oppose - simple as that. They are trying to pass a bill no
aftermarket exhaust systems for our cars. I just saw this posted our
off the subject fun.
Take care,
Krister Meister
Bloomigdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Recently picked up a ' 69 Chevelle SS in excellent condition inside
and out .The motor is from a '72 Chevelle as best I can tell from the
number on the engine block ( made on March 20 at the Tonawanda plant ).
Would
Just tossing this out there as I am not familiar with aluminum heads on a
big block, but I have had issues on smaller engines with the head warping.
Happened 3 times in 75K miles on a 1.7 Volkswagen engine (actually still
have the engine). Got to the point when I could do that job with my
We just did that at WDW for a week this past March with an elderly friend
of the family. You do get to go ahead on many of the rides and get front
row for many of the shows and parades. As a huge Disney fan, their parks
are very handicap accessible. However at the end of the day it's still
I agree - Ford truly has perfected the retros and it is in the key lines,
lights and emblems that get carried over. 1970 Chevelle would be my vote.
Always thought it was the best and toughest looking. However, my wife fell
in love with the '66 - '67 body style and it has really grown on me
Ryan,
I have seen these in some of the typical parts supplier catalogs.
However, I pretty much use Classic Muscle for parts. I've found them to
have what I need, excellent service, quality parts, equal or many times
better pricing, cheapest shipping!!! and easy to order from especially if
Thank you for the helps - makes sense - just wasn't thinking of it at the
time.
Krister
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Replaced the HEI plug wires on my '79 Chevy Truck and yes during the
replacement had just about all them
ups like mine - the fuel line should run straight up from the
fuel pumps 90 degree elbow all the way up to the top of the valve cover and
then start with its first 90 degree bend to the carb area.
Thanks for the help!
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Replaced the HEI plug wires on my '79 Chevy Truck and yes during the
replacement had just about all them off the dist trying to match up the
best lengths except I kept #5 and #7 on since they were the obvious
shortest. The top of the dist has a plug wire retainer which showed #5 and
#7 moved
Great implementation of ideas Dale!
I remember seeing something similar to what we are talking about on
Chevelle.com under Chevelle Registry, the only thing is I don't see where
anyone is able to view or use this information.
http://www.chevelles.com/registry/index.shtml
I had condensed the
Bill L. sent us this link the other day. The write up the Z16 said it was
the first of two prototypes. Do a car search putting in Chevelle and
you will come right to it.
Krister
http://www.mecumauction.com/auctions/consign_list.html?CART=111453844718502771AUCTION_ID=SC0505
Bob:
Yes
There was a recent discussion on buildsheets. Buildsheets were used by the
line workers as to the equipment a vehicle was to be assembled with. Once
done with the paper, liner workers would stick the paper in just about any
where they wanted. More to get rid of the paper than anything else
on leaving the Chevelle
to my daughter - it fits her personality too! But hey - I hope to be
shifting Muncie gears at age 75+.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
The picture doesn't due justice, but it's the only one the NASH Car Club
had on put on their website. My Dad is the 3rd owner. Original owner was
the funeral home in Tomahwak, WI, sold to a local farmer, who used it on
his farm which is near our families vacation property. At times it was
was has had a Chrysler / Plymouth ticket since 1976 had a Fury that
kept coming back in for a rattle noise. Finally after numerous visits they
removed the fender and fenderwell to find a hand full of bolts thrown into
a concealed area during assembly.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
The tree pictures are the best. For the anyone who would buy one of those
projects - they would have some interesting before pictures.
Krister
I thought at least they could afford a string trimmer, chain saw or a
sprayer filled with Round-up.
Rich
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From:
Cloner,
Your opinion attacked someone's project. You also did it in the presence
of your peers, who all share the same interest in Chevelle's and a like.
Some of your peers stepped up, like many would, if a friend was attacked
verbally or physically. You then proceed to call those who
The body tag codes to a 138 '67 car and the rivets look original.
Paint L 6 Tahoe Torquise with a Fawn Top
Trim 776 A Medium Troquise interior with bench seat
Dash ignition stripe should be black krinkle and super sport glove box
Krister
That's a very strange car. It's a
For the Scandinavians = ko or ku depending on your flag.
Krister
Hey all
a fast translation to you city guys and gals out there: longhorn cattle
= cows
Have Fun
André
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: 6. april 2005
a severance package, but the job hunt is necessary. Fun things
like my 7 year old twins, a supportive wife and our Chevelle keeps me
going.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
' 66 SS #'s
Never seen this before - seller claiming a 1968 1/2 SS, I know there have
been some 1/2 year cars, but never seen a Chevelle this way. VIN of
136378B102487 tells me it's an early 1968, from the low production and a
regular Malibu (not an SS) from the 136 - assembled in Baltimore - 1968.
Car
watching 2 grown men, with feet on the rear bumper, trying to stretch the
carpet back. They finally got it.
Krister Meister
I think new carpets are only about $100 and after the aggro of removal and
installation might be better than trying to make something 30 years old
look
OK again. ER
in
several parts catalogs. Just need to know how the cap attaches.
Secondary: on a '66 steering wheel, is it just the center cap that blows
the horn or the whole chrome piece?
Thank you,
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Thank you for the feedback. Like I said, I had never put a car show
together until last year and learned a lot during the course of putting it
together. Your suggestions are helpful and will incorporate some of them,
but not the burnouts. That would not go over to well - Liability is one.
about adding a
Free Lunch to two people per car and adding a dash plaques to go with the
goody bags.
Thank you for your input!
Krister Meister
Bloomingadale, IL
'66 SS #'s
If you look at the fine picture of this classic long enough - it transforms
from a '77 to a '69 like magic. How do they do it?
Brad if your interested - I am sure somebody on the list in that area could
go check this rare opportunity out for you.
Krister
The seller's description
.
Thanks,
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
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[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 10:04 AM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Refurbishing Steering Wheels
I have been looking for a factory steering wheel for my '66 SS and lost
Thank you John, but I am actually after the 2 spoke non wood wheel which is
the more likely to have come on the car I have. I might consider the wood
one if I don't get any where with the standard 2 spoke non wood.
Thanks again,
Krister
SW070 1964-66 Steering Wheel (2-Spoke Wood) -
15:03:20 -0500
Krister,
I will be needing a black one for my 66 SS sometime in the near future as
well. Let me know if you see more than one someplace... I'll do the same
for you.
Larry
66 SS
68 SS
TC#2654
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empty soup
cans over the ends. I use ultra sonic plug ins and have several live traps
baited with Cerrios. Live traps becuase of dog and small kids.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 #'s
second to Jimi Hendrix version of our National Anthem.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
of
innovative mechanics in its day. It has the Flying Lady, holding her
breasts, ornament on the radiator cap. It was the accessory of the time.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Thanks for all the info so far, I'm going to take a better picture of it
tomorrow and post it up. It's kinda
To this I add: with the windows down A/C = Always Circulating
Krister
natural a/c is your best option, cruise on a cool night with the windows
down, ha ha
to tail light?
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
sure looks cloned to me
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4528645961indexURL=2photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting
Bill Bradley
67 Malibu
Edmond Oklahoma
I believe the '66 SS grill emblem and the '67 SS grill and rear facia were
styled the same. This car up for auction has a '67 Malibu grill with an SS
emblem on it - I wonder how the seller can explain that?
Its got a 66 Grill emblem!!...
John
with brake lines, hoses, wheel cylinders, radiator hoses, battery
tray and other stuff - all shipped for $8.00. They are worth looking
into!
http://www.oldmusclecars.com/
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Hey, can someone give me the number for TWE parts. I am getting tired
on the
intake. What I can't ever make out is - is this bracket held in by an
intake bolt and if anybody has ever seen this reproduced? Checking in my
'66 Assembly Manual the only clip shown is the one that is put on the right
front carburetor stud.
Thank you,
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS
is there a source where just the chrome channels can be bought?
Thank you,
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
cleaner. It removes any trace dust or oil from the surface and
makes for a much more professional job.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
I bought a toaster oven at a yard sale this weekend. I was wondering if
anyone here has painted and then baked the paint on bolts and small
brackets
flesh. Dumb thing to do, but gained some new knowledge
that day. Anyone else?
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Dave wrote answering radiator bubble problem:
If you haven't done this before, just let the engine warm up with the
radiator cap off. Don't go for a drive and then try
Not vented
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Is the fuel cap on a 1966 chevelle vented or not??
Doug
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From: Rick Schaefer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 11:04 AM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list
is very easy to unbolt, drop down or remove - especially if
there is no A/C.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
66 SS #'s
At 01:16 PM 1/4/2005, you wrote:
Is there any good books or how to's dealing with replacing dashboard
componants? I have a 66 SS and would like to replace Heater controls
Suicide doors and double clutch
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Lovin it. Steering Knob - NUCKLE BUSTER
How bout: 3/4 Cam or Stick Shift
On Sun, 2 Jan 2005 10:29:49 -0800 (PST), Bill Bradley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Blast From The Past
What a great blast from
Candy,
Here is a good article to familiarize yourself with. It should help you
identify parts on your car that would indicate it being a Super Sport.
However, somewhere in it's prior life someone could have also added SS
parts to a regular Malibu creating a clone - you may never know.
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If your VIN# begins 138 it is a true Super Sport which came from the
factory in 1966 with only a 396. If the fuel line is still there and it's
5/16 you had a 325 hp in it if the line is 3/8 you had either 360hp more
rare or an even rarer 375hp. The exception would be a 427ci Dealer
ordered
opinion.
And like Mike said always tape a solder connection to prevent moisture and
a bare connection.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
the bronze carb spray that Eastwood sells with
good results or is this just cheesy to do?
I have a ultrasonic washer here at work that we clean electric motors in -
any reason this would or wouldn't work on cleaning a carb?
Thank you for you help.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
which I
do not heat. The shop stays around 60 degrees in winter as the other side
of the basement and floor above is heated space, but I don't want to tap
into the central heating system to add the shop. Just trying to make it a
little warmer to work on the Chevelle and for drying paint.
Krister
up the oil and then drain it.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
i love my heated garage!
being in Oklahoma does not hurt either.
Bill Bradley
67 Malibu
know
off list.
Thank you,
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
- in
my schooling, total means a frame off with everything needing rebuilding or
replacing has been done with new sheet metal replacing all rust.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
At 03:43 PM 10/14/2004, you wrote:
Seems a bit high in price for something that needs total restoring
seat installations in the Chevelle.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Hello everyone,
I haven't contributed to the list for a while because my wife and I are
getting ready to have our first baby. I want to continue a family
tradition my dad inadvertently started. My first ride from
and
better handing.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
I have a 70 Chevelle and I am looking at buying an enclosed trailer. I am
looking at the ones with 5200 lb axles but I am not sure about the length.
Anybody have any comments 20/22/or 24 ft long
With one spelling Chevelle - Chavelle. Little trivia: the name was
originally to be Corvelle
Krister
Please remove my name from this list.
Thank you,
Raymond S. Lewis
3 in one week!! I wonder what we're doing to p!ss everyone off??
?
Good luck and sorry to hear about your mess.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Scott wrote:
Hey Guys,
I've been trying to get rid of the mice that decided to make my
Chevelle their home. I placed traps in the car in several locations. The
first one I caught looked
I still have the factory wiring harness with a brown (unattached) going to
the distributor area. Would this be an indication that my car originally
had a factory tach or did GM use generic wiring harnesses that fit more
options then perhaps a given car came with.
Krister Meister
'66 SS #'s
holes in the pistons with some swear by using a lead
additive. Any comments?
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Hagerty also has 3 classifications that could effect price: stock,
modified, exotic. I got my '66 SS in as stock even though it has headers -
as long as the performance equipment doesn't add more than 15 HP to the
original HP.
Krister
It's amazing what you can build from a bunch of laying around crap.
Regardless of what it looks like - you know somebody put in many hours.
Maybe it was one of those escape the wife and go to the garage situation's
- if it is I'd hate to meet his wife!
Krister
Questions from potential bidders only - is like saying don't touch me and
if you do don't it again - I mean it. I'd say we all ask a serious
question - like is the windshield washer reservoir full?.
Krister
PS. Thanks John for sharing this with us - it makes a better Tuesday out of
Are you guys running their online quoting? I just ran it as a new quote
with the same coverage that I already have with them and it quoted the same
dollar amount that I have had with them for the past couple of years -
$132
Krister
spd with the car.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
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In Norway we have as the last three letters in the alphabet
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Full Revs!!!
:o)
André
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Meister
Sent: 28. juli
Sad to say that it is projected that with in the next two hundred years the
true recessive genes allowing blue eyes and blond hair will be diminished.
The highest concentration of blue eyed blonde hair people today are in
Finland. Who are actually more Russian than what the Swedes, Norsk, and
Bob, your pretty much on - Tack sa mycket - Thanks so much. The a in sa
should have a circle over it for creating a unique sound, similar to our
vowels. Like any languages, there are unique sounds and pronunciations.
Norrkoping, where my mom's from and still have many relatives living and
.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
Bill Lessenberry
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or three hooks along the rear deck. Also removing the arm rests and
window cranks makes taking the rear seat back out of the car much easier.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
catalog is
the same, no fancy pictures, but good line drawings where applicable and
good descriptions with many GM registered parts. I have found them to have
the best selection, overall best price, cheapest shipping and friendly /
knowledgeable staff.
http://www.oldmusclecars.com/
Krister Meister
There was a recent request for 283 / 327 exhaust manifolds for a '65 / '66
Chevelle. Just saw these today - here is the Item Number
7910379961
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=33632item=7910379961rd=1ssPageName=WDVW
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS
Not that things don't change from year to year, but on a '66 the dome
wiring runs from the light to the LR, down behind the sail panel, into the
trunk and has a connection right into the flat wiring harness that runs
under the carpet to the drivers side firewall.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale
I was talking last night with a guy in Oklahoma who is looking for a '66
Harrison Big Block radiator for a 4 speed non air Chevelle SS. If you have
one for sale or know of one please let me know and I'll patch the names /
numbers together.
Thank you,
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS
run on for a half a second which I could blame on the
lower octane. Any one using lead additive and any thoughts supporting
this guys comments?
Thanks,
Krister Meister
'66 SS #'s
Full Revs!!!
:o)
André
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Sent: 6. juli 2004 17:55
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Fuel / Lead additives
I guy asked me what fuel I used in my '66 Chevelle (stock 396
. Just looking for some feedback.
Thank you.
Krister Meister
Bloomingdale, IL
'66 SS #'s
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