[Chevelle-list] Aftermarket Parts

dvance for your knowledge! Ron Malespin 1967 Malibu Boise, Idaho

Re: [Chevelle-list] Need some advice/help

Holy Moly Jim and I thought I was the only one with the dilemma!  My house is very clean but I do have many stacks of magazines.  There is something about woodworking mags that I know I will want to reference them someday when I build "that".  I did finally get binders and cataloged some of

Re: [Chevelle-list] What Year is Yours?

Everyone is telling stories so I guess I will tell mine to finish off 2005!  I had a failed attempt to buy a 67SS in Oklahoma City on Ebay.  I lost my down payment of $2k.  I had almost given up on finding a Chevelle and one Sat. morning there was an add in the paper for a 67 Malibu in a cit

Re: [Chevelle-list] Tool Definitions: (just had to pass it on)

Title: Message Way to funny.  LOL  That was good! - Original Message - From: Zieg72 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 7:06 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tool Definitions: (just had to pass it on) Happy Holidays to the Chevelle

Re: [Chevelle-list] HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Happy Holidays to all!!  I have enjoyed being a part of this list.   Ron M. 67 Malibu - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!   To each and everyo

Re: [Chevelle-list] Aftermarket bezel quality

I heard from the beginning of joining team chevelle that most everybody doesn't look to favorably on OPG parts.  I bought a front bumper, all of the front grill, tail light housings, black trunk bezel, etc. from them and the parts where perfect with no problems installing.  Just my limited

Re: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest

Thanks John. - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 1:31 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest Camaro & Firebird are F-bodys. They are unibody cars. A-body cars have a full frame.  

Re: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest

I'm ummm kind of embarrassed to ask this question.  What is the difference between an A body and an F body?   Ron M. 67 Malibu - Original Message - From: Herb Lumpp To: Chevelle List Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 12:39 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Mike's Tempest

Re: [Chevelle-list] Summit vs. Jeg's

What is the web site for Summit? - Original Message - From: Mike Holleman To: Craig Ellis ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 11:17 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Summit vs. Jeg's We had a stop at Summit during a past Power Tour. I walked

Re: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs

Wow.  What an amazing story.  It's finding a hidden American treasure.   Ron M. 67 Malibu - Original Message - From: KW To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 4:02 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] was Ebay 70 LS6 Convert; now more older Chevs

Re: Re: [Chevelle-list] Autosound

in and power out and 2 ground wires that are common and filters out the 12 volts going to the radio.  I think my noise was coming from the alternator and distributor and it took care of the problem.Bob Haggard> > From: "Ron Malespin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Date: 2

Re: [Chevelle-list] Autosound

Title: Message  I put an autosound in my 67...it sounds very good except I have an engine noise interference.  I did the same thing to allow for an easy connect to a cd changer. - Original Message - From: John W. Lonadier, Jr. To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Wedne

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

Very good points Marlon.  The U.S. has become the caretaker of the world.  We dump billions of dollars helping other countries economies and poverty levels.  I can't remember the exact number but I believe the U.S. has 26 million people living below the poverty level.  What happened to taki

Re: [Chevelle-list] Advice - Off Subject

I agree.  Any additive in any fluid is merely a band aid to temporarily cover the real problem.  The additives usually lead to secondary problems like Keith stated.   Ron M. - Original Message - From: KW To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 10:38

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

;H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Ron Malespin Im here Clint.  I just sit an listen to you experts.  - Origina

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

Im here Clint.  I just sit an listen to you experts.  - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 9:15 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home? Sure has been quiet today.Clint HooperH&H Custom,owne

[Chevelle-list] Lights

Hi all.  I have a question.  My lights dim and full  by the rpm of the engine.  At idol my cam lopes and the lights dim and bright to match the rpm.  Is that a voltage regulator?   Thanks, Ron 67 Malibu

Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence

That was funny and very true Craig.  LOL - Original Message - From: Craig Ellis To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 1:16 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Newbie - Question regarding restification sequence I agree. The only way to do a

Re: [Chevelle-list] OT: printer notes - hope this is useful

Hey John,  I respect your research opinion.  I am an engineer.  So I use the 11 x 17 for design drawings.  If you need anything designed, I can do it.  LOL - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 5:25 PM Subje

Re: [Chevelle-list] OT: printer notes - hope this is useful

John, I have a HP photo quality printer. I have a HP fax copier. I have a HP  11 x 17 printer.  I have had no problems with any of the equipment.  They work flawlessly.   Ron 67 Malibu - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, Octobe

Re: [Chevelle-list] BIG BLOCK CHEVELLE HEADERS

nds/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Ron Malespin This is an honest understanding question.  How could coated headers affect the break in of an engine?  The only thing the engine cares about is exhaust back pressure.  IE, number

Re: [Chevelle-list] BIG BLOCK CHEVELLE HEADERS

This is an honest understanding question.  How could coated headers affect the break in of an engine?  The only thing the engine cares about is exhaust back pressure.  IE, number of bends and length of pipe run.  I am trying to understand this.  The only thing the exhaust valves know is bac

Re: [Chevelle-list] OT printer ink solvent

John, denatured alcohol is the only thing I can think of.  My 3 HP printers/copiers have never had this problem. - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 2:24 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] OT printer ink sol

Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)

Ron, I put Cragars on the chevelle.  It is way good lookin. I need to find a place to post a pic.   Ron 67 Malibu - Original Message - From: Ron Sparks To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 10:17 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] (no

Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject)

Good deal Joe.  Can I ask what you paid for the paint job?   Ron 67 Malibu - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 8:32 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] (no subject) Well everyone, I finally go

Re: [Chevelle-list] assistance with project for school

By the way, my company is located in Yonkers, NY.  Yes R.I.T. is a good school.  My school was similar with lots of hands on labs.  The  motto of "learn by doing" is the best way to learn. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent

Re: [Chevelle-list] assistance with project for school

I can possibly link you up with a lead car designer from CA.  Email me direct and I will help how I can.   - Original Message - From: RJ Winkler To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 9:13 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] assistance with pr

Re: [Chevelle-list] assistance with project for school

Hi.  I'm an engineer.  I have not been directly involved with the automotive industry but have worked directly with some of the key car designers.  I would be glad to field your questions.   Ron M. 67 Malibu - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@cheve

Re: [Chevelle-list] Compression & Fuel Survey

List Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 12:38 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Compression & Fuel Survey Ron, what octane fuel are you burning?   Larry - Original Message - From: Ron Malespin To: Craig Ellis ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sen

Re: [Chevelle-list] Compression & Fuel Survey

350 400 hp. 10.5:1 not burning all the fuel until about 3k rpm retarded the timing - Original Message - From: Craig Ellis To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 6:48 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Compression & Fuel Survey 402 bored to 414

Re: [Chevelle-list] pic link - finally finished.

Your right Clint.  I knew that you were just kidding Randy in your post.   Ron M. 67 Malibu - Original Message - From: Clint Hooper To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 12:27 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] pic link - finally finished. I

Re: [Chevelle-list] pic link - finally finished.

It looks great!  Is that color Marina Blue?   Ron M. 67 Malibu - Original Message - From: Randy Barron To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 5:01 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] pic link - finally finished. Hello all   The Camino is final

Re: [Chevelle-list] Remove name from list

LOL - Original Message - From: Bill Lessenberry To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 11:29 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Remove name from list >I would like to know how to have my name removed from the chevelle list.>If someone

Re: [Chevelle-list] Champion RV15YC4 plugs

Bosch plug no.  4302.  Yes  I have HEI. - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 12:32 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Champion RV15YC4 plugs Which plug number? Do you have HEI?   Thanks, Jo

Re: [Chevelle-list] Champion RV15YC4 plugs

I switched to Bosch Platinum 2 (2 prongs) in my 350 and it was a huge improvement in providing a good reliable spark. - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 12:09 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Champion RV15YC4

Re: [Chevelle-list] Soda Blasting???

I have used soda blasting many times on new structural fabrications.  The good thing about it is that it does not stress relieve welds and cause distortion.  It is much softer on the material but still does a nice blast job.   Ron M. - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse

Re: [Chevelle-list] SeaFoam

I am an engineer and always question additives and things to add internally.  I always question the secondary affects.  I have been reading all the stories about seafoam and consider the other chemical reactions.  I have no knowledge of this product.  I always looked at a foot to the floor

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Glass

Just out of curiosity, what did it cost to replace all the glass? - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Glass I may be interested if there's no s

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Glass

  Just out of curiosity, what did it cost to replace all the glass? - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Glass I may be interested if there's no

Re: [Chevelle-list] El Camino

Thanks for bringing this up Marlon.  I searched and searched for a 67 and found one on ebay.  I flew to Oklahoma City.  I had already sent a $2k down pay and lined up a shipper.  I had the rest of the pay in hand when I got there.  The car was ok but I wrote a list of 23 things wrong for wh

Re: [Chevelle-list] 65 Console

Ron.  Yea I  kind of feel the same.  There are lots of other "nicey" things to do.  Especially under the hood! - Original Message - From: Ron Sparks To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 5:29 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] 65 Consol

Re: [Chevelle-list] Trailered vs. Non-Trailered Cars at shows

Phil, your right about the radio.  I didn't have one in the hole when I bought my Malibu.  So they make these original look alikes that are also cassette with cd hook ups.  I put speakers in the doors and on the rear deck.  It sounds great.  But it was really stupid, cause the sound of the

Re: [Chevelle-list] 65 Console

inal Message-----From: Ron Malespin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 1:21 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 65 Console   I was inquiring awhile ago about a 4 speed console for my 67 Malibu.  I got an add from O

Re: [Chevelle-list] 65 Console

some digitalphotographs so we can see the unit. That would be abig help, huh? mike--- Ron Malespin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> I was inquiring awhile ago about a 4 speed console> for my 67 Malibu.  I got an add from OPG for> consoles available in Sept. for around $325.

Re: [Chevelle-list] 65 Console

I was inquiring awhile ago about a 4 speed console for my 67 Malibu.  I got an add from OPG for consoles available in Sept. for around $325.  I just don't know what the quality is.  I don't want something cheap looking!   Ron - Original Message - From: Dave Benjamin To: The

Re: [Chevelle-list] Paint

to install.   Chuck Speake 70 Chevelle Malibu Glen Ellyn, IL   -Original Message-----From: Ron Malespin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:58 PMTo: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'Subject: [Chevelle-list] Paint  

[Chevelle-list] Paint

Hi All, I'm thinking about redoing my paint job on my 67 Malibu.  My paint is currently red but it is only a one coat job.  It looks good but won't last long term.  The car was already painted when I bought it.   I am considering switching colors to  Marauder Maroon.  I have seen chevelles w

Re: [Chevelle-list] new Dodge Charger

Yep put the money in the chevelle!  It cost me $45 bucks to fill my 67 Malibu yesterday, but it gets pretty good gas mileage. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:21 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-l

Re: [Chevelle-list] What do you drive?

Well, since I asked the original question last week, I should answer!   95 Dodge Ram 4x4 1/2 ton 67 Malibu - Original Message - From: gail To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 8:29 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] What do you drive?   i own a

Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: What do you drive?

holy shit! - Original Message - From: Jim Dos To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2005 11:27 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Re: What do you drive? 1972 chevelle- in fire, wondering if it is worth/possible to fix/repairthese are the ones tha

Re: [Chevelle-list] What do you drive? (was Free 1966 10 Bolt)

Yep that was me.    Maybe I'll run into you at some shows.  Welcome to Boise. - Original Message - From: Ron Sparks To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 4:10 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] What do you drive? (was Free 1966 10 Bolt)

Re: [Chevelle-list] What do you drive? (was Free 1966 10 Bolt)

Ron Sparks, Nice 66.  I checked out your web page.  I'm sure you went to the northwest motorfest show in July.  That is the first one I have entered mainly for the downtown cruize which was a blast.  They are planning for over 1000 cars next year.  You can check the site at northwestmotorfe

Re: [Chevelle-list] Free 1966 10 Bolt

Ron, I just wanted to say hi.  I live in Boise.  What do you drive?   Ron M. Red 67 Malibu - Original Message - From: Ron Sparks To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 10:07 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Free 1966 10 Bolt I have a

Re: [Chevelle-list] Console

Thanks for the info Tom.  I bought bumpers and stuff from them and didn't have order problems.  Who is a preferred company?   Ron - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [Chev

Re: [Chevelle-list] Console

Thanks for the comments.  Overall it sounds like the repos aren't very well made.  I got an add from OPG and the price is approx. $320.  I don't want anything cheap looking in my ride!!   Ron - Original Message - From: Crazy Rusty To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent

[Chevelle-list] Console

Hi All,   I hear a lot of talk about where to buy parts.  Does anyone deal with Original Parts Group out of CA? I have bought stuff from them before.  I am considering putting a center console in my 67 Malibu.  I have a Hurst 4 speed shifter so I assume there will be no problems with the boot

Re: [Chevelle-list] Mitch Barrie......are you sill around?

That is a gorgeous 66!!!   Ron 67 Malibu - Original Message - From: rocky hill To: Chevelle list Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 1:01 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Mitch Barrie..are you sill around? ?A Man And His Chevelle,It's A Beautiful Thing!!Mid

Re: [Chevelle-list] Stupid question?

rning its hands, that would be an example of kinetic energy. Rich-Original Message----- From: Ron Malespin Sent: Aug 4, 2005 12:54 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Stupid question?Shawn,Nice explanation.  I just have one comment. 

Re: [Chevelle-list] Stupid question?

Shawn, Nice explanation.  I just have one comment.  It is actually potential energy that is stored in the flywheel.   Ron Malespin - Original Message - From: Shawn Price To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2005 9:43 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle

Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2

running. With >> age, it>> tends to let the gas flow back to the tank and you have to pump a lot >> to> get>> fuel back to the engine.>>>>   Brian>>>>> From: "Ron Malespin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>>>>>> T

Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2

That’s interesting to hear about pumping the pedal.  My 67 Malibu has started doing the same thing in the last year after it sits for a few days.  It takes about 15 pumps on the gas to get it started.  I never have any running or restarting issues after that.  It starts right up with no pum

Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb?

It sounds like a timing belt/chain issue.  I could be wrong but it sounds like all of the symptoms.   Ron - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net ; impala list ; Curt Ballsrud Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 7:31 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] fue