Re: [Chevelle-List] Free Engine

Very true Bill. I agree one hundred per cent! Vernon - "Are you still wasting your time with spam?... There is a solution!" Protected by GIANT Company's Spam Inspector The most powerful anti-spam software available. http://www.gi

[Chevelle-List] Brakes locking up Part 2

Thanks for the info guys. Took the wheel and hub off this morning and it was dry inside. What  I think was when I replaced the seal last month I didn't get the brakes cleaned off good enough. The reason I'm using my brakes more is I did quite a few changes to my engine and it doesn't want to

[Chevelle-List] Brakes locking up

I have a question that I hope someone can help me with. I took my 64 elky out for a drive a while ago and after running it hard I stopped at a friends shop about a quarter mile from my home. When I got out I could smell what I thought was rear end grease burning. Looking under the back of th

[Chevelle-List] convertible

I just bought a convertible with a cloth top. What I was wondering was does anyone have any advice on how to care for it? I want to get as many years out of this top as I can as I have heard they are very expensive and I don't want to spend money on it that I could be using on my 64 elky. Th

[Chevelle-List] Radio

A friend of mine just bought a 65 chevrolet bel air with factory air and a factory AM  and FM radio. What I was wondering was in what year did chevrolet start putting FM radios in their cars? This radio looks good and works fine. I looked on ebay to try and see what they were worth but could

Re: [Chevelle-List] Circuit breaker in ignition switch?

#x27;s age. > > Thanks, > Kurt > > on 3/8/03 6:29 PM, vmckague at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Kurt, I just replaced the dash wiring harness on my 64 and there wasn't any > > circuit breaker. I don't think there is one in the switch but could be > > wro

Re: [Chevelle-List] Circuit breaker in ignition switch?

Kurt, I just replaced the dash wiring harness on my 64 and there wasn't any circuit breaker. I don't think there is one in the switch but could be wrong. All my trouble turned out to be the fuse block itself. Sometimes I would have power and sometimes not. The fuse connectors were rusted really bad

Re: [Chevelle-List] Flow Master

John, About how much money are they asking for their mufflers? Vernon - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 2:23 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Flow Master Well, that's what these guys at Speedrex

[Chevelle-List] Flow Master

Is there another muffler on the market that sounds like a flow master 50 series but doesn't cost as much? If so, has anyone tried any of these? thanks Vernon 64 El Camino 

Re: [Chevelle-List] master cylinder

Thanks Jason and Wayne for the info. It seems I learn something new everyday on this site. Vernon 64 El Camino - Original Message - From: "Wayne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2003 9:26 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] master cylinder > ALL 64 Chevel

[Chevelle-List] master cylinder

Did the 64 el camino come with a single or a dual master cylinder? Mine has a dual but I saw one on ebay that said it was for a 64 and it was a single. Any ideas? Thanks, Vernon  

[Chevelle-List] Old Car Network [ John Nasta]

John also sent me a heads up on the gas tank. Don't need it anymore but  it's good to know that there are still some good people out there. Oh by the way John, Get any snow lately?? LOL Vernon 

[Chevelle-List] Small block heads

I have the chance to buy a set of 462 small block heads with roller rockers for 200.00 dollars and was wondering if this was a good deal? The guy that has them said he doesn't know much about them as they were in a running car when he bought them. I have heard the car run and it sounds fine.

Re: [Chevelle-List] Holley parts

will work for your application.    Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 :) ACES #5102  - Original Message - From: vmckague To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 4:44 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Holley parts Ke

Re: [Chevelle-List] Holley parts

libu ZZ502/502 :) ACES #5102  - Original Message - From: vmckague To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 4:44 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Holley parts Kent, I need the thin flat plate. If you have it that

Re: [Chevelle-List] Holley parts

ACES #5102 - Original Message - From: vmckague To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 1:26 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Holley parts I hope some one can help me out. I need a secondary metering block plate for a 4160 holl

[Chevelle-List] Holley parts

I hope some one can help me out. I need a secondary metering block plate for a 4160 holley. I tried holley and they say they don't sell to the public so I tried Jegs and they have the part number is in their computer but it says not avaible from holley anymore. The part number is 34r1993.  W

Re: [Chevelle-List] Nitros powershot

Thanks for the reply, I have a 350 with a stock bottom end with about 5000 miles on it. Flat top pistons with 50 something cc chamber heads so I guess my compression would be around 10 to 1 but could be wrong. I know I will have to retard the timing and maybe run a colder plug but would like to hav

[Chevelle-List] Nitros powershot

I have been thinking about adding a 125 H.P. nitrous set up to my 64. Will I have to upgrade my fuel pump to an electric or larger manual? As of now I have a stock G.M. pump. None of the adds in Jegs say anything about a bigger pump but I'm sure I read somewhere that it was necessary. Any id

[Chevelle-List] Reproduction Dash Harness

I need a new dash harness for my 64 el camino. What are some good places to get one ?  I guess I need one as today when I'd turn on the left turn signal the radio would quit for about 5 seconds and then come back on just fine. Maybe it's haunted. LOL It's really the fuse block as its just ab

[Chevelle-List] Aluminun Radiators on ebay

Maybe someone might find this helpful. ebay number 2400272202. Has anyone heard of this place?  I'm not sure but it seems like a pretty good price. Vernon  

Re: [Chevelle-List] low volts part 3

from. There are a nuber ofgood source voltage inside the car. The fused assy, is one, the 14ga black-orange is another Original Message - From: vmckague To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 2:53 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List]

[Chevelle-List] low volts part 3

Well I put a volt meter on the battery with the motor running at a fast idle and had 14.8 volts. With  the blower fan, head lights and wipers on I still had over 14 volts. Is this OK. The volt meter in the car started at 12 volts at high idle and as more acc. were added it went down. to arou

Re: [Chevelle-List] low volts part 2

electrical questions and they won't even try to sell you anything.  They're very helpful. cYa-   Herb Lumpp1966 El CaminoACES 3509, MCC 528http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - Original Message ----- From: vmckague To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Frid

[Chevelle-List] low volts part 2

Thanks for all the info guys. I have tried just about everything I can think of. Herb ,I tried a volt meter at the battery with the car running, same thing. One more question, does the charging system run through the fuse block? I have always had trouble with it as some of the connections ar

Re: [Chevelle-List] low volts

Sure have Kent. New Interstate 850CCA. Also new cables and cleaned all the connections. This car has been doing this since I bought it about a year ago. It keeps the battery up fine as long as I don't use any acc. Sure sucks not being able to drive it at night or when it's cold and I need th

[Chevelle-List] low volts

On my 64 elky I'm having trouble with the charging system.  At idle,about 750 RPM's, the gauge shows around 13.8 volts. As I bring up the RPM's the volts go down. At about 2500 I'm down to 11.5 or 12 volts. Turn on the lights or any other acc. and it goes down even more. I have tried a diffe

[Chevelle-List] Herb's photos

That's for the pictures Herb. What kind of bed coating do you have? I put one of those roll in ones on my 64 and it really sucks. Now I have to try a figure a way to get it out. Thanks again, Vernon

Re: [Chevelle-List] herbs smugglers box

Herb, I'd like to see those pictures also. I'm trying to figure out what to do with the one on my 64.Thanks, Vernon - Original Message - From: "Herbert Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2002 2:49 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] herbs smugglers b

Re: [Chevelle-List] new to list/interchangable parts

Gino, I also have a 64 elky that I have had for about a year. Been quite the adventure so far. The wiper motor off of a 65 will work fine as that is what I have on mine. The switch will also work but the knob will be different. The cowl should work from a 65 chevelle but not the side glass.

[Chevelle-List] chrome goodies

Does anyone on the list know where I can find a source for chrome engine parts? I'm looking for engine pulleys and power steering pulleys. Jegs and summit doesn't have them. Thanks, Vernon

Re: [Chevelle-List] Heater Hose and controls..

Larry, On my 64 there is nothing on the hoses between the engine and heater core. Maybe if you have AC there might be a relay but not sure. Just my 2 cents. Vernon - Original Message - From: Larry Brown To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 6:56

Re: [Chevelle-List] 64 Bezel restoration

My experiences with the bezel on my 64 didn't go to well at first. I tried to repaint it with chrome paint and it just didn't look right. I ended up painting it satin black and painted the raised parts around the gauges and radio with some left over chrome paint. I know this isn't the way th

[Chevelle-List] Power brakes

I known this question has probably been asked a thousand times but what year car does it take to switch my 64 elky from manual drum brakes to power disk? I've heard 64 to 72.  A friend of mine thinks  all the way up to 82 would work but sometimes I think he's about half nuts.LOL I would like

Re: [Chevelle-List] Weatherstripping question

Clint, You might want to check if the door is adjusted right. When I put the new weather stripping on my 64 elky I could still feel air coming in at the top. Found out the door was about 3/8 of an inch to low and wasn't letting the weather stripping seal. Just a thought. Vernon - Original Messa

Re: [Chevelle-List] Door Weatherstripping info needed

Clint, I bought my weather stripping from John about a year ago. It was for my 64 elky. Fit and ease of install were great. If I can do it anyone can. Vernon - Original Message - From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 4:51 PM Subjec

Re: [Chevelle-List] Why OPG Sucks

I have been following this tread from the start and have found out alot of good stuff. To me the best thing, hands down, is customer service. With the big companys you email them and they might ,just might, get back to you in a day or two. With John Nasta I have emailed him many times and I always

Re: [Chevelle-List] Email etiquette

I have just one thing to say about this email. AMEN!!! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 9:43 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Email etiquette HelloJust like to say one thing about this site.

Re: [Chevelle-List] 1966 instrument cluster R+I

I agree with rocky, just take the bezel out as it is about the only way to remove the insterment cluster. I have gotten able to take mine out of my 64 elky in about ten minutes. You may have to drop the steering shaft about a inch to get it out. When replacing make sure to install the screw just le

Re: [Chevelle-List] frame bracket help! - 307 to 350

I have to ask this. I always thought the 265, 283, 307, and 350 were the same block with just different bore size and different cranks. My question is why can't a 350 mount in the same place as a 307 ect? Vernon - Original Message - From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTE

[Chevelle-List] inter fender splash shield

I have some new splash shields for my elky and am going to try and install them this weekend. Has anyone ever put any of these on a car. I see they come with some small clips that look like staples. Any ideas on how to install them. Vernon 

[Chevelle-List] 64 chevelle rear axle

I am having trouble finding what kind of rear end is in my 64 elky. I am starting to replace a rear axle seal and when I torn it down I was surprised to find it didn't have C clips but the axle bolted in on the end behind the brakes. It also has four spiders in the posi instead of two. The n

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

John, I pretty sure it's a different tank. After looking at it I can see where the filler neck has been cut and has a rubber  extention on it and it is off set by about 2 inches. You would think that the stock tank would line up and not be off set. When I burn this tank of fuel I am going to

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

John , Now I don't know whats going on. My old sender says 90 ohms. I wonder if my car has a different tank in it? Vernon - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2002 11:59 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Fuel ga

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

Title: Message I still can't get my fuel gauge to work. The next thing is to take the new sender out and see if by chance the arm is bent wrong on it. I will compare it to the old one. With a full tank of fuel it reads just a little over 1/2. On the old one it has 90 ohms stamped on it. I ne

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

. One more thing my wife calls the car Christine and I'm starting to believe her. REALLY!  Vernon - Original Message ----- From: vmckague To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 11:26 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2 I forgot to say

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

Title: Message Thanks Brad, I did run a new ground wire from the sender to the neg. post on the battery bypassing the frame and any possible crossion. That way I'm sure I had a good ground. Vernon - Original Message - From: Brad Waller To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thur

[Chevelle-List] Fuel gauge part 2

I forgot to say that when I put in the new sender it showed 1/8 tank of gas which should have been right. But the next day when I started it it peged the gauge like it wasn't even hooked up. Went to the gas station and filled it and it showed 1/8 tank again. After driving about 1 mile it slo

[Chevelle-List] Gas gauge

I'm having trouble with my gas gauge on my elky. I have replaced the sender, all the wiring, the gauge it self and checked and double checked the ground and all other connectons. All it will show is 3/4 tank when  full. But when I turn real hard to the left it will go to a full tank for a fe

Re: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle

Paul. What El Camino list? Vernon 64 el camino - Original Message - From: "Paul O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 8:48 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Fall Carlisle > I'm just teasin ya. I don't know any more than you do, but it sound

Re: [Chevelle-List] 1965 El Camino Hood Spears

I'm getting ready to take the one off of my 64 and put on a cowl scoop. I don't know if they are the same as a 65 but will let this one go for a fair price. Vernon - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 2:5

Re: [Chevelle-List] polishing metal

time consuming job. GL   Wayne Message - From: vmckague To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2002 2:03 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] polishing metal The grill on my 64 is dull and could use some shining. My question is can

Re: [Chevelle-List] polishing metal

Thanks John. I looked up eastwood company on the net and ordered a catalog. Vernon - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2002 3:47 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] polishing metal The pros use a mac

[Chevelle-List] polishing metal

The grill on my 64 is dull and could use some shining. My question is can this metal be polished and where would I get the stuff to do it? Hey like they say on E Bay, a little polishing and it will look like show. Yea Right. Thanks Vernon

Re: [Chevelle-List] turn signal?Mopar?

Kent , What was the U56 fiber optics light monitoring system for? Never heard of it. Thanks Vernon  - Original Message - From: Kent Lewis To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2002 12:11 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] turn signal?Mopar? Ti

[Chevelle-List] Brained Hose part 2

Thanks for the info guys. Am glad to see it's just i'snt me  doing the install job the wrong way. I was going to spend today putting the rest of them on but believe I'll spend it taking them off. I might keep the hose clamp covers as they work fine and IMO look better than hose clamps. At le

[Chevelle-List] Braided hose

I bought a Spectre Dress up kit for my 64 Elky and it is giving me fits. I have it on one heater hose and it looks fair. I also have one on the top radiator hose and it looks like crap. Does anyone have any experence with one of these kits? I'm following the directions and just can't seem to

Re: [Chevelle-List] for Wayne Kline

e top angle and two sholdered self driller screws per side across the bottom. I have my rear speakes mounted on them ,Nothing special. only draw back is  your not able to fit a spare tire behind the seat !   Wayne   Original Message - From: vmckague To: [

[Chevelle-List] for Wayne Kline

Wayne, I read in another post you had a custom panel for behind your seat on your 65 elky. I have a 64 and would like to know how you made yours. Behind the seat on my car just doesn't look finished. It's just like something is missing and this is what I have been looking for. Thanks , Verno

[Chevelle-List] octane boost

Has anyone tried any kind of octane boost? When I built my 350 I have just a little to much compression. It really likes to spark knock under WOT. Does this stuff work or is it just snake oil? thanks, Vernon

[Chevelle-List] radiator

Could someone tell me of a good site to buy a radiator for my 64 elky? I have serched jegs, summit, ect. and I just can't afford 700+ dollars for  a be cool brand. Any ideas? Thanks Vernon ACES# 05503

Re: [Chevelle-List] "Factory Fit" wiring

Steve, Would you have a address on EZ Wire? Did a search on yahoo and came up with nothing. Thanks , Vernon - Original Message - From: "Chevelle 69" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 5:27 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] "Factory Fit" wiring > > No

Re: [Chevelle-List] rear end setup

Larry, You were right. I got under the car and cleaned off the cover and it really said 308. The 3 was covered with dirt.I think that is the gears. The welds all look factory except where someone has added a sway bar. It has a tag that says something like use limited slip lube only.Maybe if

[Chevelle-List] rear end setup

Guys , maybe someone can help me out. On my 64 El Camino I'm trying to find out what the rear end came out of. My friend says it not a 64 but an 80 model as someone has written 80 on the rear end cover with one of those yellow markers used in junk yards. It is a 10 bolt posi. I wonder where

Re: [Chevelle-List] Vin #'s

ght? > Many states' title have the VIN as well. Is it on the title? > > Dale McIntosh > ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold > 67 SS/67 Elky > http://www.dalesplace.com > http://www.team67.com > http://www.midwestchevelles.com > > > > -Original Message- > >

Re: [Chevelle-List] Vin #'s

The cowl tag is as follows 12A Style 64-5680 Body VN 3288 Trim 763 Paint 93-8 ACC E-5V In the book I have its says the number 5680 stands for 2-dr, Deluxe 8cyl. and the 2nd and third Vin numbers 55 says it stands for El Camino Deluxe 6cyl. The book I'm am using is Chevelle, Malibu and El Camino

[Chevelle-List] Vin #'s

I have a 64 El Camino and have been checking out the numbers and have run in to a problem. On my vin number it says it came out with a 6 cyl and on the cowl tag it says 8 cyl. Any ideas. It doesn't look like either of them has been changed.  Also on my cowl tag on the bottom line it says ACC

[Chevelle-List] Body # plate help

A friend of mine has a 70 El camino that I am trying to de code the number plate on . To the left of the build date and below the paint code are the numbers 342112  150718. My book only says that occasionally a code will appear below the paint code. It is a notation to assembly line workers

[Chevelle-List] G-Tech Pro

A friend of mine came by last night with a G-Tech Pro that he had just bought and wants me to try it today. My question is has anyone here tried one and if so what do you think about it? I read their web site and it sounds good but so do alot of things. Thanks Vernon

Re: [Chevelle-List] Car Poll...Favorite Year?

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Re: [Chevelle-List] 65 Z-16 Conv.

I have noticed some talk about the NCOA. Okay I'm new here and to the world of chevelles. Bought a 64 el camino about 6 months ago and am slowly making it a daily driver. I have a book by Mike Mueller called the Chevelle buyers guide. From what I can get from some of the posts the NCOA isn't

Re: [Chevelle-List] NC: 67 Camaro Prostreet car for sale.

And some of them have 1st and 2nd reversed. That way it is easer to grab second. Vernon - Original Message - From: "Chad Playso" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 10:18 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] NC: 67 Camaro Prostreet car for sale. > I'm not