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

2004-10-24 Thread Slate1994
hey dale   what you sent was not on the list i see that now, so IM in error for  IM sorry, i should have look at the letter head closer, i did do the research social security was fully funded  up to 2040,   now thanks to bush its down to 2020  now they want to raise the age limits, how fair is this

Re: [Chevelle-list] heat = smoke (69 El Camino)

2004-10-23 Thread Slate1994
hey john  have done this many times , the fender skirts has to come out, the glove box and the door, have to come out, its easier to remove the control from the dash then to remove the cables, might what to think about that, the rest is straight forward with some fastners under the hood and under t

Re: [Chevelle-list] Comment Pertaining To Election

2004-10-23 Thread Slate1994
hey neal i did the same thing, they sell them now at opg, i  took off  the bolt from a manual brake car which has the same tread size and went dont to the local fastners outlet and match it up with one of there's i thought  the head might tough the rotor, and i would have to grind off some of the h

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

2004-10-23 Thread Slate1994
are you looking in a mirror when you type this shit its you who is believing everything you read,  bush cannot communicate his own idea, he can only read a speech that someone else wrote and only after he crammed it in to his dead brain, i watch the debates, bush is a moron, my 90 year grandmother

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

2004-10-23 Thread Slate1994
hey john i wish would keep opinion to yourself and file this under bull shit, because that's what it is bull,  bush is a drunk a war monger and a greedy oil miser, this man should be tar and feathered right out of the white house, Kerry fought for this nation when bush sat on his drunk ass and woul

Re: [Chevelle-list] RIMS

2004-10-22 Thread Slate1994
hey joe i have a set of rims that i think are original to  my 69 300 deluxe  not sure  looking forward to see a pic,  later  jim

Re: [Chevelle-list] 1969 Chevelle SS for sale

2004-10-14 Thread Slate1994
a 69 chevelle ss that needs complete restoration, lets see ,figure 2000  for interior needs. another  3000 for engine work ,  and a good paint job will set you back a  3000k  tranny there another 1200  rearend there another  500 spent, then you have chrome   and trim  chauk up another 1000  the

Re: [Chevelle-list] 1969 chevelle f41 suspension

2004-10-14 Thread Slate1994
did i stump everyone on my ?, i was hoping someone good help with  this  jim

Re: [Chevelle-list] Body back on frame !

2004-10-11 Thread Slate1994
alittle fill goes a long way to clean up the firewall i do every car i build, most of the holes you need to keep for your insulation inside but you can straighten up most of it,  the right side  and top are  your main concern. has it is most visible, the truck looks nice, good luck  Jim

Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 f41 suspension

2004-10-11 Thread Slate1994
  i would like to ask a ? about this subject, the body mounts under the firewall  normally there is one for each side but on some chevelle there where two for each side. is this extra support,   part of the f 41 suspension or is this for another reason for which i have no clue  has for the reas

Re: [Chevelle-list] 67 front and rear window trim clips

2004-10-11 Thread Slate1994
hi there on the 69 i have notice there is difference in the two, i too lost some  studs  i just used rivits work like a charm make sure you have some steel there for them to work   jim

Re: [Chevelle-list] Off Topic

2004-10-11 Thread Slate1994
looks like a trip to the dealer .  dont forget your wallet 

Re: [Chevelle-list] Time to get the body on the frame

2004-10-07 Thread Slate1994
lets see im going by memeroy  first the 3 1/2 are for the raditor mounts the 3 are the the ones under the firwall  the cushion  the dummy are  for in the middle of the car and  under the back seats area, by the shock mounts , it seem like the rest of the cushion shoulf be the same . hope this helps

Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 HEI Big Block fit?

2004-10-05 Thread Slate1994
i would remove the distributor before droping the body down , it will avoid  hitting the firewall

Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 HEI Big Block fit?

2004-10-05 Thread Slate1994
hey steve i installed a 75 454 in a 69 chevelle , i used the stock cap i had no problems, jim

Re: [Chevelle-list] Fender question and wheel update

2004-10-04 Thread Slate1994
In a message dated 10/4/04 9:53:03 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://projectchevelle.com/miscImages/radiatorSupport_Fender.jpg

Re: [Chevelle-list] Got a short & new q's

2004-10-01 Thread Slate1994
unfortunately that happens  every time ,but i sell all the cars i build with in days or there coming out party , but if drive it a few month i will have every hotrod in town doing burnt outs in front of my house, trying to tise me out for a race, they think just because is a chevelle with a big blo

Re: [Chevelle-list] Got a short

2004-09-30 Thread Slate1994
thanks Shawn yes i was talking about priming the engine oil its a brand new engine and has been sitting for awhile, i have been trying to do a turn key restoration try to finish every last straw before i turn the key, i have restored cars in the past where i drove the car while i was finish the las

Re: [Chevelle-list] Got a short

2004-09-30 Thread Slate1994
? here  im doing the final wiring on my 69 chevelle  everything check out ok i have not started the engine yet i need to prime the engine real good be fore to touch it off my battery new, when i turn the key to the on position  the generator light come on in the dash is this like supposed to stay o

Re: [Chevelle-list] my flywheel is missing some teeth

2004-09-29 Thread Slate1994
i would replace the fly wheel

Re: [Chevelle-list] Got a short

2004-09-28 Thread Slate1994
hey john instead of pulling fuses , i know how that is,,, just look for what not working since electricity travel the least resistence, so with the key off it would have to be something thats hot all time cig light dome's light, unless it something major that slowly  running down the battery while

Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 chevelle 4 speed pedal

2004-09-24 Thread Slate1994
hi all i have  a cluclch pedal and disc brake  set up any one making the change these are not easy to find this one looks is real good shape,let me know,,,jim texas

Re: [Chevelle-list] Unwelcomed guests

2004-09-24 Thread Slate1994
well Scott i  have a hora story that will scare everyone but will save that for this Halloween, first you have to stop the source where there getting in to the car,  IM thinking the vent under the hood  there should be a screen there, since you said they where small mice,, i hate to think you have

Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel sending unit interchange?

2004-09-21 Thread Slate1994
hey dave if you going with a fuel injection you might be better off replace the fuel tank i think you will need a pump in the tank and you need to have baffles in the tank, or you might get air pockit in your fuel under  high g loads or hard braking just a thought, you might consider  jim

Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 deck lid adjustment

2004-09-21 Thread Slate1994
In a message dated 9/21/04 10:58:41 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: - thanks for the suggestion i will try it out  jim

Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 deck lid adjustment

2004-09-20 Thread Slate1994
hello all , im having a problem adjusting my deck lid the lower right side is to high ?  i have seen had this problem before on other 69 chevelle whats the deal anyone know how to fix this goof that i ahve done,  whats with the bar,s that run  from the hinge to hinge, i have notice there three plac

Re: [Chevelle-list] BMW Z3 question

2004-09-16 Thread Slate1994
john don't stop doing that you almost gave me a heart attack, IM laughing my ass off just was not expecting humor, at that moment, thanks for that entertaining message. jim

Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 tach

2004-09-15 Thread Slate1994
? here i  came acrossed a  distributor with a tach drive  on it i know these came in the corvette but did they ever  use them in the chevelle ,   specifically the 375 horse bad boy or the 425 horse 427  ,   if not used on a 69 chevelle and only the corvette  does anyone need one of these babys,   t

Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 Dash Lighting

2004-09-15 Thread Slate1994
JB   is it   did not know it was a new harness try cutting a few links out of the spring that might  help or better yet try useing alittle heat like a soldering iron  heat the spring up might make it weaker, i have  always rebuilt my harnesses,  so i have not had the same problems you are having ,

Re: [Chevelle-list] Off List Topic

2004-09-15 Thread Slate1994
  good luck john hope you come though without a scratch, dont think i could leave my baby home alone,

Re: [Chevelle-list] the list

2004-09-12 Thread Slate1994
welcome larry   this is one bad ass list if you have a chevelle that needs help i found very helpfull and when i lost my internet i missed very much, just dont forget to check your mail  for a week you will have 100 lister's to sift though  jim

Re: [Chevelle-list] Rear Air Bags and other options

2004-09-11 Thread Slate1994
hi dale your right  about what you said, when  he said he wanted to raise the rear of the car, a picture  went off in my head , (IM sure you have seen yourself) an old elcamino  with big tire's and air shock pump up hard so the tires would clear the wells, then wondering why the ride is rough, or s

Re: [Chevelle-list] Rear Air Bags and other options

2004-09-11 Thread Slate1994
hey Steve good luck with the restore, first off i been though your situation a few time, me personally i would not use the air bags,  and second air shocks are not intended to raise the rear end, if you want it high,  use  a set of springs, designed for what you want,  secondly the people that desi

Re: [Chevelle-list] Front Wiring Harness - 69 chevelle

2004-09-09 Thread Slate1994
thanks again dale the links is  what i was  despritely needing   jim

Re: [Chevelle-list] Front Wiring Harness - 69 chevelle

2004-09-09 Thread Slate1994
thanks dale you hit the nail on center i don't have the strap there, i always figured the ground came from somewhere in the harness, so im going to check that out first, if anyone has the complete wire harness on a diagram i would love to  have it i lost my only chevelle book i had, or it placed in

Re: [Chevelle-list] Front Wiring Harness - 69 chevelle

2004-09-08 Thread Slate1994
hi everyone  i have a problem with my horns IM at the that stage, i had to go with  an after market horn relay with the two main wires  that come from the battery junction box  and leaving the horn relay to the inside of the car are hook up.   the rest of the ports are live except one where the hor

Re: [Chevelle-list] F-40 Suspension?

2004-09-06 Thread Slate1994
i might be wrong but i think it depended on the engine 375 horse chevelle  had the bigger fuel line and higher rpm tach, and another pair of  frame cushion under the fire wall , and the boxed control arms and swap bar in the rear and the size of the sway in the front and one other difference i have