subcontracted
for this phase.
Steve
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 7:28 PM
To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Reinstalling rear window moulding
Some of the chevelles used small rubber blocks in the bottom channel.
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I bought my lower quarters and front fenders from Year One on the advice of my
bodyshop. They still had to make minor repairs to shipping damage but that was
faster then returning those for a replacement. They said you're lucky to get
something that large shipped without some dents/bumps.
that moisture sitting on the cylinder wall can cause problems also.
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Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 9:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] small block 400
I think you should do a compression test first. It
I see in Craigslist from Dallas (Ft. Worth)someone wants to trade a ZL1 Camaro
for a paid for house. He has no photo. The cubic inches are wrong. And the
total number of units are incorrect. 'Only' 167,000 miles on it. Hmm...
for sale 65 2 door wagon and a 2 door wagon parts car must sell make offer call
309 364 3352
i am looking for a man from wi. i think his name is tom thompson. he has a
cllection of 2 door wagons. i think he is from elclaie but not sure. also is
anyone here belong to the new rare wagon site. all help appreated
for sale 65 chevelle 2 door wagon also 55 nomad call 309 364 3352
i am trying to put a convertible top on a 57 convertible anyone ever done this
and can offer some help
for sale 1965 2 door wagon call for info 309 364 3352
for sale 1965 chevell 2 door wagon call for more info 309 364 3352
I agree with this post...$300,000.00 for this build? I have a friend how has
one of 4 (maybe 6) produced 1973 Formula Firebird's with an SD455, etc.
combination.
He's getting older now. Has most everything: engine, trans,. etc. That 300K
could go a long way. Get his back to stock...give the
What kind of wheel would a spare be mounted on in a 1969 SS 396 car? A standard
steel wheel or a SS mag?
Thanks in advance!
I am about ready to pull my head off. How in the world do you install a re-pop
glove box in a non-a?c car if your heather box is in? I have tried to fold it
but not sure how? Ugh... what a pain in the butt!
In response to the arcade game request; I have three old games to get rid of;
Defender, Robotron and Defender Sit Down version.
As well as an old car nut I am also a old Pinball Machine and Jukebox nut. So I
am interested in them if anyone has one laying around...
Jon
69 SS vert
I may have a rear bench seat for a convertible. Send
me the width of the seat you need and I will check
this one.
Take them out, sandblast rust as best as you can, then apply rust preventer
but if rust is too severe, you are wasting allot of time. New, quality
replacements would be best for the long-term.
Steve
1968 Chevelle SS396
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From: Eduardo (Eddie) Gamino [EMAIL
but it jumped up in cost, plus they charge
terrible for shipping. Another place has it for like $45/gallon in quarts with
very reasonable shipping:
http://maxlead2000.com/
This link has good info plus the address to order from.
Hope this helps.
Steve E.
1968 Chevelle SS396
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From: Steve
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 11:00 PM
Subject: Tetraethyl Lead additive
Awhile back someone wanted information on a source of Tetraethyl lead to
protect older valves and enhance pump gas octane.
To keep from
-812-376-2775. Ask for Barbara. There might be further discounts for bigger
quantities.
Hope this helps.
Steve E
1968 Chevelle SS 396
I too lost several emails within in the group.
I'm still looking for help on a 1965 I've got my heart set on. (I wrote before
but the kind repliers were lost)
I'm seriously considering buying this car sight unseen. Only photographs.
Of course I'm hoping this car is everything I hope it to
, as will his wife and 2 young sons. I hope I have
strength to go to his funeral.
Sorry for more bad personal news.
Steve E
Illinois
1968 Chevelle SS396
This is a tricky one to answer but I would like to add some personal
observations.
As an industrial HVAC tech., I have run into several trolleys, busses, and cars
that tried to drop 134a into an R12 system. Many worked without changing
hoses, O-rings, compressor oil, capillary tubes, etc and
with no problems but next time I'll insist on a
glass shops involvement in this step.
Steve
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From: Michou Olivera
To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 12:23 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] 1967 Chevelle Windshield Installation
Hey
I just
replaced the power steering gearbox on my 68 Chevelle and
went from the 4-4 1/2 turn model to the 3-3 1/2 turn. Now my turn radius
is much larger. Is this normal, to loose some ability to turn sharp in
order to gain more responsive steering? Or did I miss
something?
Thanks
Steve
and
sparkplugs right there at the drag strip.
Steve
E.
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move!
Steve E.
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Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 1:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Pertronix Ignitor II ignition
Interesting webpage Steve, I have 1968 Chevelle SS396 as well. Can
John;
No, not nearly as much. Have had this girlfriend
for last 34 years. In fact started dating her in the 69 in 1972.
Steve
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From:
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Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 3:43
PM
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Clint;
Thanks for suggestions. Will work on both today.
Joined ACES couple of weeks ago so will try to reach Chuck as he probably does
know a lot about whats out there.
Steve
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From:
Clint Hooper
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Friday
, lost deposit, have to start over. Twelve hours behind the windshield
really did not help either.
Still looking for a 69 SS, LeMans Blue(1st preference, not as
choosy now), 4-speed.
If anyone knows of one I would apprciate you letting me
know.
Thanks for your help.
Steve Haines
Granbury
and
talent to do it myself, unfortunately if I had to wait on the time I would never
have one.
Steve
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Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 3:11
PM
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Looking - 69 Chevelle
combinations in
conjunction with backspacing. Is this some new stuff? I will probably be
changing the tires and or wheels on the car I bought so I though I would start
asking now. I believe the wheels on the car now are the stock 14" type SS
wheel.
Thanks
Steve Haines
Granbury, Texas
Dale;
Thanks, already printed it out. If I wanted to stay
with the same SS wheel but try to put larger tires do you have a recommendation?
Would 15" be better and fit ok with bigger tire?
Steve
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John;
I believe your description agrees with what I
printed out.
Steve
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From:
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To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 11:57
AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tire - Wheel
Backspacing
I can
start
Mike;
Thanks for the info on what you put on your car. Do
you have any photos by chance?
You guy's are good!
Thanks for all the help and info from
everyone.
Steve
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From:
Mike
Treanor
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006
possibly
the way it is now?
Thanks
Steve
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Steve,
After closer inspection of your new Chevelle, I
Bill;
Thanks very much, it is good to be back.
Steve
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From: Bill Bradley IV [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 12:50 PM
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congrats Steve.
welcome
back on phone as your number was busy.
I will get the car week after next and then I will no doubt have a million
more questions.
Steve
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Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 5:00 PM
John;
Here is the link to the Ebay location. Once there scroll down and I think
you will still be able to see the photos.
Steve
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Chevrolet-Chevelle-SS-396-4SPD-AC-PS-PB-69-Chevy_W0QQitemZ4622027849QQcategoryZ6164QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Thanks, John, Alex and Rich;
Now with only a two car garage my wife is going to have to decide where she
is going to keep her car.
Steve
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Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 7
of the cars have engines and some trannys that have been updated
or changed and might be the only significant item that does not match the
original car.
Steve
If anyone has time I would appreciate some comment or questions regarding
the link to the car below. Especially would like to know if anyone in the
group is located near where the car is located.
Thanks
Steve Haines
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Chevrolet-Chevelle-SS-396-4SPD-AC-PS
Phil,
Yes, I do see what you mean. And thanks for taking
the time to describe your adventure in brief. I look forward to exchanging
information with you in the future.
Steve
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Alex;
Thanks for pointing me in the information direction. I am going to research
the site today.
Steve
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] Behalf Of Steve Haines
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 6:24 AM
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Buying 69 Chevelle
If anyone has time I would appreciate some comment or questions regarding
the link to the car below. Especially would like to know if anyone in the
group is located
Clint;
Are these on the web site?
Steve
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From: Clint Hooper [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 9:49 AM
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Chuck Hanson,ACES prez,has three very nice
consulting with me regarding my
hopeful purchase. Additionaly, I would not expect this type of help without
gladly agreeing to pay a pre arranged fee.
Again, please accept my appologies if this is an
inappropriate question.
Steve Haines
254-631-0754 office
254-631-7730 cell
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passion.
Does this help for starters?
Steve
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From:
Danny
Wilsher
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 12:24
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Buying 69
Chevelle
Steve, you may have got more than you expected
here
the impression
that it came from the factory as I have described it.
Steve
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From:
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To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 2:40
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Buying 69
Chevelle
I
doubt that you will find one
Title: Message
Clint;
Thanks, yes so far the search has been fun and I am
looking forward to even more with the car.
Steve
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To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 3:19
PM
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I would like to get some feedback on what brand and
type of paint is the best for engine blocks? We just bought a crate motor
from GM Perf and want to paint it 'chevy orange'. Any words of advice
would be appreciated.
. Those things are huge.
Of course they played down the X pipe seeing as how they don't produce
one ..yet. I'll bet it's only a matter of time before they catch up.
Steve
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I was told, by flowmaster, that the 40
some plumbing stuff hooked up
on my 69.
Trying to talk
him into going to the Detroit Autorama next weekend, but he'd rather go pick up
a 12 bolt rear for his 67 ...go figure ;)
Steve
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Steve
:)
Steve
Well gang,
Tonite I thought I'd gripe about the bodywork I'm
absolutely [EMAIL PROTECTED](@$@([EMAIL PROTECTED])!)@!-ing sick of doing.. I
have owned my '66 for 7 years, and I'm close to the
finish line on the bodywork, so I guess that's why
Hi
guys,
I am trying to put on a modified serpentine system on my 396. I have some modern
Chevy Truck 454 serpentine parts on there now. Would one of you happen to have
picturesor can you take pictures of the setup on a 454 truck serpentine
system?
Thanks!
Steve
Yeah, I know the water pump runs backwards in a completely stock 454
serpentine setup ..that's where I HOPE to be able to modify mine to run
forwards. I think I have it figured out, but need to make sure of some
things.
I had heard that when you run the water pump backwards that you lose some
umns: http://www.flamingriver.com/s-tilt.htm
Steve
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classicperform steering column
the window and go buy an HDTV ;)
Steve
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HooperSent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 11:51 PMTo: The
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help
I've deleted all temp files a
".
That's
a place to start anyway. If that don't do it, check any personal firewall
settings, and also check the Security settings very near where you found the
temporary files you deleted. It's a separate tab labeled security. Check the
java sections, or bring it down a notch and see if that
w
rosoft ..leave those in
there.
That
was a lot of patches to download. You did re-boot right?
Steve
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: Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 Wiper Motor
Cecil, what is the name of the local parts store that was able to order the
rebuilt unit?
Thanks,
Bob Hiller
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of the quality yet. Haven't ran it yet.
Steve
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and ratings are outstanding.
I have 235/60 R15 on front and 295/50 R15 on back.
Steve
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Hi All
Due to a tire being slashed I am in the market for a
set of new front tires for my car. Currently I have
BFG T/A's on it 235/60x15 front and 255/60x15 in the
back. I am
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not sure it's the right thing to do for a car that will
likely never go off road or to the track.
Steve
Sh don't give the ole lady any ideas sold them for parts
money!
Steve
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one may want
to ask about, possibly using an auto glass shop as apposed to the shop
mechanics.
Steve E
1968 Chevelle SS396
ACES #5494
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nswer questions like this. They sell
one heck of a lot of parts.
Steve
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Sh
of freedom defended and
maintainedby our ability to use our technology and power when necessary to
defend our freedoms and those of others. I hope to pass my Chevelle on down for
generations.
Steve
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Ummm
just my opinion, but considering the fact that upper tubulars for hot rods
running Mustang II front ends costwell under $300, I think those
mentioned, as well as anotherchargeway too much as much as over
$500 for the same thing.
Now we
can argue supply and demand, but I think
hings come
installed and the built in droop stop plate and frame mounted bumper is
supplied also! They also have the new offset cross shaft for added camber
adjustment.
Here'sthe link to the e-bay
page:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2439364131category=33583
Steve
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Title: Attn: DoD Federal Employees
Here's
why this is important to all of you and not just DOD employees. The people
working on military bases these days are mostly Civil Service and contractors.
More and more contractors each day. The Civil Service work force used to be made
up of a large
inches, but I
have read where too large for a street engine will cause a loss in
torque.
My 396
will get the 70's and 2.5 inch pipe with an X pipe up front.which
unfortunately at last check Flowmaster didn't make or sell.
Steve
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Does anyone have a way to look up the part # for a fan shroud for a 69 Big
Block WITH Air Conditioning? I keep hearing different stories about things
on this and I need to see what the part # is for this.
Thanks!
Steve
used a short
water pump, which places the fan in a slightly different location? Also need
different pulleys.
Thinking strongly on going with a custom or shroud from an A/C company if
I can't find a good GM shroud for my 69 BBC.
Steve
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the whole radiator as well, but
with the short pump it changed things. So GM made this tough for us 69 BB w A/C
guys.
Does the 71-72 shroud fit well without
anymodifications? I am assuming that's what you used?
Steve
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if you know anything different.
Steve
).
Also,
what are recommendations on a water pump brand?
Steve
I'd
say do the tall spindle upgrade with newer parts. Makes thing easier to find,
easier to install,better cornering, AND better stopping...especially when
using huge 12 inch rotors.
Steve
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to get
some car shows in before the winter weather back here brings the car season
to a screeching halt.
Steve
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I am not on AOL and about 6 is all I got this last 24hr. period. Guess
, then I can drop it on
the body and figure out what to do about the rusty quarters. I HATE SALT
!!!well ok maybe it's ok in Margaritas :)
Steve
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Sent
if he had to. They also have a lot of other supply companies that have
great ideas for electrical products including gold plated terminals, large gauge
stranded wire, and things that look just as good as they perform. I think we
have a lot we could learn from street rodders in this area
barracks for lower ranking enlisted guys. If you are retired AF you MAY be
able to get into Visiting Officer Quarters.
I'd bewashing my car daily if I was taking one
down there. You are right smack next to the beaches on that
cruise.
Steve
it out: http://www.tpigauges.com/
I was just wondering if anyone is using this brand and what the quality was
like.
Steve
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I'm
planning on going, but my 69 is only half way through a "frame-off". Will be
just me and my nephew and anyone else I can talk into going from our
club.
Steve
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Steve
I just learned the 4 speed linkage is mounted to the crossmember on 72
Chevelles. Does anyone know where the propper placement of the bracket that
is available to be welded to the crossmember, or is it easy to figure out
when you see it out of the car. I am switching from
for them and make quality
products, yet small enough to give individual attention and
support.
I'll
let you know how it goes when I install it, but it may be a few
months.
Steve
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*ed at
me!
Steve
1968 Chevelle
SS
the Camaro in favor of
the Chevelle?
They
still have the "Malibu" in production ...but it's a joke.
Steve
---
I hear folks moan and groan about them stopping the Camaro
/ Firebird line.
shows, more and more guys restoring them, and more and more youngsters getting
into restoring Elkies and Chev_L's.
The
future looks bright! Maybe GM will give us Chevelle Owners some respect
and consideration in the future huh?
Cecil "Steve" Martin
and
they build it to fit.
Custom
consoles.
I am
sure I can think of more ...but that's enough for now.
Steve
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Steve
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iron!
that is the Goodguys meet..
Dan McIntoshPavement Scraping 1964
including
judging, security, etc. There are many great places to stay overnight in
the area, including Harrah's Casino. It will be one of the larger and best
attended shows in the Midwest this year.
Steve
E.
ACES
5494
1968 SS396
Chevelle
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Steve
E.
ACES
#5494
68 Chevelle
SS
Hey JD
...you should haul that stuff over to Chevellabration in Goodlettsville. Not
sure you could get a booth at the swap meet now, but could always call Chuck on
the Aces hotline and ask. I'll be there with my check book looking for parts!
NOS would be awesome!
Steve
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one
is a cheap fix.
Try turning the key to on and leaving it there for about 10 seconds before
starting. Also try running premium gas and more fuel injector cleaner.
How long has it been since you had a major tune up like plugs, cap,
wires, rotor ?
Steve
put
the POR-15 overcoat paint over the POR-15 anti-rust product. I wish that paint
was as shiny as the anti-rust product! Man that stuff looked good. Too bad it
won't hold up in UV light.
Steve
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ldn't have came over $1,000. I get the total
from the guy at a little over $4,000 !!! OUCH !!!
So far
all recent communications have been by e-mail. I asked him tonight in an e-mail
to justify that as it was way over the estimate.
Has
this happened to anyone else?
Steve
of the suction tube instead of caving and filling
back in. I'd really like to be able to use this thing and haven't got that
much use out of it yet. Might I need to change media already? Should I put
another air dryer on the line?
Thanks!
Steve
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