Re: [Chevelle-list] quarter window chrome replacements

2011-05-28 Thread Russ Miesner
I just wanted to give everyone an update on my chrome vertical quarter window replacements. I contacted the vendor I bought them from and they claimed they never heard of needing to cut these before. However as I said before other vendors have this in a footnote that they would need to be cu

[Chevelle-list] quarter window chrome replacements

2011-05-26 Thread Russ Miesner
Hello everyone, I just bought some new chrome quarter window replacement pieces for my 65 Chevelle. They looked to be exact replacements but they are longer that the stock pieces. I checked other vendors web sites and they have a footnote saying they would need to be trimmed to fit.

[Chevelle-list] 65 Chevelle radio

2010-12-09 Thread Russ Miesner
Does anyone on the list have a 65 Chevelle radio, preferably a push button in fairly good looking condition? I will probably have another radio in the glove box. I mainly want it to finish the dash original. Also looking for a washer/wiper knob. I have a few parts avail

[Chevelle-list] ceramic headers

2010-08-07 Thread Russ Miesner
I am now close to starting on my 65 Chevelle drivetrain upgrade. I am stroking my 350 to a 383. I have purchased a 700R4 trans. I intend to go with disc front brakes and rebuild my rear drums. The rearend is getting overhauled and I am putting in 3.55 gears with a posi. Probably an alu

Re: [Chevelle-list] Wandering Malibu

2010-03-27 Thread Russ Miesner
If you still have your wheels and tires before you worked on the front end you could put them back on to see how it acts. It could eliminate one variable. Russ > To: dennis.mcgil...@mcgilliscompany.com; chevelle-list@chevelles.net > From: bad66chevelle...@aol.com > Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 1

Re: [Chevelle-list] I need advice

2010-03-21 Thread Russ Miesner
find a listing for your car. Right Stuff of course understands this so order the kit for your car. Sorry about the confushion. From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Russ Miesner Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 7:40 PM To: chevelle-list

Re: [Chevelle-list] I need advice

2010-03-21 Thread Russ Miesner
[mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Russ Miesner Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 11:08 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] I need advice Hello everyone, I am a reading person on the list and not so much of a contributer but I would like your opinions

Re: [Chevelle-list] I need advice

2010-03-18 Thread Russ Miesner
still only be turning 3100 at 75mph with the o/d. Dale Admin - ChevelleStuff.com/forums From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Russ Miesner Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 10:08 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [

[Chevelle-list] I need advice

2010-03-17 Thread Russ Miesner
Hello everyone, I am a reading person on the list and not so much of a contributer but I would like your opinions. I have a 65 Chevelle and it currently has a 350 with a powerglide. Everything is getting tired. I want to overhaul and stroke the engine by a local engine builde

Re: [Chevelle-list] Nice Summer

2009-09-05 Thread Russ Miesner
I have a brother who lives in La Grande, Oregon. He has been there for 30 plus years. Oregon is really a beautiful state. Russ From: rvaepo...@q.com To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:50:22 + Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Nice Summer Southern

[Chevelle-list] MSD Street Fire HEI

2009-03-26 Thread Russ Miesner
I currently have an old points distributor in my 65 Chevelle on a '79 350. I am considering changing to an electronic distributor and was told by a Speed Shop guy that the MSD Street Fire HEI distributor is a good upgrade. Part number is 8362. I am not wanting to spend a bundle on it b

Re: [Chevelle-list] Suggestions/Help please... :)

2008-03-24 Thread Russ Miesner
I noticed someone talk about the 200R and stated it is the same length as what was already in the car. What are the disadvantages of the 200R versus the 700R? I would think everyone would use the 200R if it requires less modifications. Any explanations would be greatly appreciated. Tha

Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle-list Digest, Vol 48, Issue 32

2007-07-30 Thread Russ Miesner
  I think the products name is goo-be-gone.  It is about $4.00.  It will last along time.  Put it on and let it soak under the sticker.  I have used it on drinking glasses. From: "Gene Palladino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: chevelle-list@chevelles.netSubject: Re: [C

[Chevelle-list] 65 Chevelle dash

2007-07-11 Thread Russ Miesner
  I am looking for some advice from the group.  I am wanting to replace my dash in my 65 Chevelle A/C car.  I have heard that there are two types.  Some are from GM toolings and some come from overseas.  Do any of the 65 owners have any advice to give me?  I am also looking to get some other compon

[Chevelle-list] 327 engine problems

2007-05-11 Thread Russ Miesner
  My nephew recently built a 72 shortbed 4X4 pickup.  He put a 327 engine in it with some 305 heads to raise compression.  I do not know any details about the engine build other than that.  He called me and said his radiator hose is swelling up the size of a softball.  He claims he is not overheati

[Chevelle-list] 69 LED taillights

2007-01-23 Thread Russ Miesner
 Hey guys,     I was checking out parts on E-Bay.  I know there was some talk recently about LED taillights.  I found a set for sale for a "buy it now" price of $75.  The item # is 300073651121 if anyone is interested.     Russ Valentine’s Day -- Shop for gifts that spell L-O-V-E at MSN Shopping

Re: [Chevelle-list] '66 roof body work

2006-09-14 Thread Russ Miesner
 Our phone ring was one short, one long and then two shorts. Ya, I'm getting old!! From:  Jack Thorpe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To:  The Chevelle Mailing List To:  The Chevelle Mailing List Subject:  Re: [Chevelle-list] '66 roof body workDate:  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 06:35:29 -0700 (PDT) How about th

[Chevelle-list] 65 Chevelle back seat seat belts

2006-08-18 Thread Russ Miesner
 In my 65 Chevelle I put in new carpeting last year.  When I disassembled it I noticed I only had seat belts for a middle passenger in the back seat.  I looked for mounting holes on the left and right sides but I found none.  I am too old to remember (and we did not care) if my old Chevelle in high

Re: [Chevelle-list] OT: new toy

2006-06-19 Thread Russ Miesner
Last Friday when I was going home from work I had 2 crotch rockets pass me.  They were doing around 70~75 MPH.  The front biker sat up, looked around and popped a wheelie.  He held it up for at least 1/8 of a mile.  No helmet, only jeans and a t-shirt, in heavy traffic.  Scared the heck out of me. 

Re: [Chevelle-list] Fire

2006-04-29 Thread Russ Miesner
custom bagger> http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm> "You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in apile of brass.">>   - Original Message ->   From: Russ Miesner>>>   A couple of weeks ago I had a buddy a

[Chevelle-list] Fire

2006-04-28 Thread Russ Miesner
A couple of weeks ago I had a buddy at work tell me about his father-in-law and his bad and good luck.  His father-in-law has a '62 Impala convertible.  He took it for a ride recently and as he was driving he had an engine fire. (Bad luck).  When he pulled off the road he had a trucker stop, run u

Re: [Chevelle-list] underbody restoration

2006-03-07 Thread Russ Miesner
://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm   - Original Message - From: Russ Miesner   I have a question regarding the removal of old undercoatings.  I have a 65 Chevelle SS and today I checked the underbody.  I think it still has the original undercoating.  Last winter I put in

[Chevelle-list] underbody restoration

2006-03-06 Thread Russ Miesner
several articles on how to remove this old undercoating and I wanted to see if anyone has some good advice.  I do not want to remove the body.    Thanks, Russ Miesner

Re: [Chevelle-list] Firewall tag info

2006-01-16 Thread Russ Miesner
 Thats it, Bill Thanks alot, Russ From:  Bill Lessenberry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To:  The Chevelle Mailing List To:  The Chevelle Mailing List Subject:  Re: [Chevelle-list] Firewall tag infoDate:  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 12:51:07 -0600www.chevellestuff.comAt 12:37 PM 1/16/2006, you wrote:>   At one

[Chevelle-list] Firewall tag info

2006-01-16 Thread Russ Miesner
  At one time I had located a web-site that explained all the codes on a firewall tag.  My computer took a crap and now I have lost all my favorites.  Can anyone help me out with this web-site again.    Thanks, Russ

RE: [Chevelle-list] what year is yours?

2005-12-29 Thread Russ Miesner
65 Malibu SS  350 with a powerglide, factory air Russ Miesner From: "Mikey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] what year is yours?Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 08:36:59 -0500 (Eastern Standar

Re: [Chevelle-list] Anyone home?

2005-11-22 Thread Russ Miesner
I am one of those silent people learning from eveyone else.  First, I am the proud owner of a '65 Chevelle SS.  Secondly, I work for a Japanense transplant parts suppliers in Missouri.  I can't say for all parts but I do know most of the parts on American made Toyota's are made in the USA.  From

Re: Re: [Chevelle-list] Parts supplier

2005-02-12 Thread Russ Miesner
 I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 65 CHEVELLE SS.  IT IS IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE.  THERE ARE A FEW ITEMS I WOULD LIKE TO IMPROVE ON.  I LIVE IN MISSOURI.  CAN ANYONE GIVE ME THEIR OPINION ON WHO TO BUY REPLACEMENT PARTS FROM.  THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT COMPANIES TRYING TO SELL RESTO PARTS.  I DON'T WANT ANY CRA