Re: [Chevelle-list] Global West upper A-arms for sale

2006-09-28 Thread Clint Hooper
Sale pending. Thanks for your inquiries. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino protourer http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm http://www.lateral-g.net/members/hooper/ "You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a pile of brass." - Original

RE: [Chevelle-list] Global West

2006-01-05 Thread Dan Mascheck
PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 8:37 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Global West This sounds, to me, like growing pains. Global West, like Baer may have too much success. A situation we all would like to be busines owners of. lol mike --- Herb Lumpp <[EM

RE: [Chevelle-list] Global West

2006-01-05 Thread mike f
This sounds, to me, like growing pains. Global West, like Baer may have too much success. A situation we all would like to be busines owners of. lol mike --- Herb Lumpp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dan, > > I've equipped my El with all GW stuff but never had > any issues with missing > parts/box

RE: [Chevelle-list] Global West

2006-01-04 Thread Herb Lumpp
Dan, I've equipped my El with all GW stuff but never had any issues with missing parts/boxes. Maybe this was one of those things that slipped through the cracks and wasn't caught until you opened your boxes. I guess the nice thing is you didn't get any resistance from them and got your parts in

Re: [Chevelle-list] Global West

2006-01-04 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Exactly!!  I hope we all will learn from others' mistakes.  I'm in the car repair business.  I've figured out that the times you don't open the box immediately are always when the wrong parts are in the box.  :-((   But how can you get $5K worth of Chevelle parts & not open it up??  That would b

RE: [Chevelle-list] Global West Catalog

2005-11-30 Thread Dan Mascheck
I just bought their Cat 5 system. Talked to Doug Norton…great source of information and I think he does much of their R&D work!! It is a nice catalog!!!   From: Kyle Bennett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 2:37 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject:

RE: [Chevelle-list] Global West.

2005-11-17 Thread Dan Mascheck
: [Chevelle-list] Global West.   I was buying stuff from Hal Baer before they became famous. The only brake kits I've used that worked better were Alcon and Brembo,,at twice or triple the cost. If I had it to do over again,I would have used Wilwood's six piston set-up on the front of my car an

Re: [Chevelle-list] Global West.

2005-11-17 Thread Clint Hooper
I was buying stuff from Hal Baer before they became famous. The only brake kits I've used that worked better were Alcon and Brembo,,at twice or triple the cost. If I had it to do over again,I would have used Wilwood's six piston set-up on the front of my car and the same Baer rear kit I'm us

RE: [Chevelle-list] Global West.

2005-11-17 Thread Dan Mascheck
ections. A little generic (the fronts were better then the rear). ...but there is no doubt in their quality.   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 7:07 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-lis

RE: [Chevelle-list] Global West.

2005-11-17 Thread Dan Mascheck
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 7:07 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Global West. Be more specific about lack of support,Dan. I've been dealing with Baer for many years and have had very few issues with them.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Global West.

2005-11-16 Thread Clint Hooper
ections. A little generic (the fronts were better then the rear). ...but there is no doubt in their quality. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint HooperSent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 7:07 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list]

RE: [Chevelle-list] Global West.

2005-11-16 Thread Ron Sparks
nt HooperSent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 7:07 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Global West. Be more specific about lack of support,Dan. I've been dealing with Baer for many years and have had very few issues with them. Baer's PBR calipers were used on lat

Re: [Chevelle-list] Global West.

2005-11-16 Thread Clint Hooper
ED] Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 8:11 AMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Global West.   Just my opinion but here's who you need to talk to about a complete suspension system. Marcus knows his stuff and his parts really work like crazy. http://www.

RE: [Chevelle-list] Global West.

2005-11-16 Thread Dan Mascheck
Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Global West.   Just my opinion but here's who you need to talk to about a complete suspension system. Marcus knows his stuff and his parts really work like crazy. http://www.scandc.com/  I'm not a fan of B-body spindles. If you

RE: [Chevelle-list] Global West.

2005-11-16 Thread Dan Mascheck
Thanks, doesn’t hurt to look!   From: Ringlein Thomas J Capt 40 ELRF/CC [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 11:01 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Global West.   Personally, if I was going to spend that much money on a

RE: [Chevelle-list] Global West.

2005-11-16 Thread Ringlein Thomas J Capt 40 ELRF/CC
Personally, if I was going to spend that much money on a suspension system, I would go to Hot Rods to Hell and get one of their truckarm setups.  I was looking hard at their rear truckarm suspension, but could not justify the $2300.  Really, those setups make your Chevelle scream.  Google “

Re: [Chevelle-list] Global West.

2005-11-16 Thread Clint Hooper
Just my opinion but here's who you need to talk to about a complete suspension system. Marcus knows his stuff and his parts really work like crazy. http://www.scandc.com/  I'm not a fan of B-body spindles. If you used Baer brakes,this wouldn't be a problem. Don't know why Wilwood are causin

Re:[Chevelle-List] Global West

2002-07-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi everybody, Global west have released gen 2 upper control arms for our beautiful cars. Check them out on www.globalwest.net André > Also - don't forget to order the A3 & A6 wheel bearings & grease seals when y ou order the rotors. > -- "rick schaefer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes

RE: Re: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm

2002-02-13 Thread Mgreen671
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I was told you can use square tube to box in lowwer control arms. Let me know I am gettong ready to do this job myself and if advised otherwise yhis is the way I am going

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm

2002-02-12 Thread HarKemAsso
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List if you can weld, they sell a kit from opg for 20.00 to box in the lower control arms. i was thinking of getting this kit, any one know if its ok, does it work?? -

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm

2002-02-12 Thread HarKemAsso
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List try a place called South Side Machine @ 330-669-3556. they seem to have alot of suspension goodies. H

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global West testimonies

2002-02-07 Thread Rodney.
ay, February 07, 2002 6:18 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Brad, > I just love hearing good things about the glo

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm

2002-02-07 Thread Rjmmyers
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Brad, I just love hearing good things about the global west set up. I bought and installed the whole set up including the 12" brakes, tubular upper control arms, rear

RE: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm

2002-02-07 Thread Brad Waller
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Ishee > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm > > Herb, > Have you done any

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm

2002-02-06 Thread John Vargas
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Michael, I've got a '67 SS427 I used boxed rear control arms from FTM Parts the business owner (Bobby is his name) was a member on the previous Chevelle list, I haven't seen

RE: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm

2002-02-06 Thread Michael Ishee
Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Herbert Lumpp Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 5:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm

2002-02-06 Thread Herbert Lumpp
February 06, 2002 5:47 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > I recall that they had both, and the upper is really only needed if yo

RE: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm

2002-02-06 Thread Brad Waller
to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of > Michael Ishee > Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 3:45 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm > > > > Replies to th

RE: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm

2002-02-06 Thread Michael Ishee
the board. Michael -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Brad Waller Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 4:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle

RE: [Chevelle-List] Global West rear trailing arm

2002-02-06 Thread Brad Waller
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I recall that they had both, and the upper is really only needed if you plan to drag race. I did not find the uppers on their Web site, and I don't have catalogs here at wo

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion -Long

2001-08-27 Thread rick schaefer
t >specs? >>When did the >>>conversion on>mine, I didn't use their springs (I had just bought >new >>springs 6 >>>months>before), and I couldn't get their alignment specs either. >The >>shop I >>>had>mine at didn'

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion -Long

2001-08-27 Thread rick schaefer
have the tubular arms, so it's >not >like I'm gonna send 'em back :) > >Rodney. >71 Chevelle >Phoenix, AZ > >- Original Message - >From: "jerry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion -Long

2001-08-27 Thread Rodney.
PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 4:41 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion -Long > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > > Rick, we

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion -Long

2001-08-27 Thread jerry
t;>had>mine at didn't mention a sagging frame or anything though. >> >>Anyways, I was just curious if you or anyone else knew if this would >>be a>contributing factor? >> >>Rodney. >>71 Chevelle >>Phoenix, AZ >> >> >> >>-

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion -Long

2001-08-27 Thread rick schaefer
sagging frame or anything though. > >Anyways, I was just curious if you or anyone else knew if this would >be a>contributing factor? > >Rodney. >71 Chevelle >Phoenix, AZ > > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "rick schaefer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion -Long

2001-08-25 Thread Rodney.
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2001 1:16 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion -Long > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > > >My conversion/r

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion -Long

2001-08-25 Thread rick schaefer
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List My conversion/rebuild is finished (??-more on that later). To update- , I installed Global West upper control arms with tall spindles & 12" brake rotors on my 1972 el c

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion

2001-08-24 Thread Tigergutt
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Fine Rick, let us know. André --- richard a schaefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing > List > ---

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion

2001-08-23 Thread richard a schaefer
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List My portion has been finished since Friday. I've been waiting to take it in for an alignment. The shop I use was backed up with work. I'm leaving in 10 minutes to drop it

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion

2001-08-23 Thread Tigergutt
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Rick, have you done everything ?? How does it work André --- rick schaefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing > L

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion

2001-08-14 Thread rick schaefer
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Andre You are so right. I have it all bolted together today and it is stiff. It is still off the ground (no wheels) and it feels pretty tight. I think thats good. To

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion

2001-08-14 Thread Rjmmyers
Rick, When you are finished we need a really detailed seat of the pants description of what it is like to drive now. I have the complete Global West suspension complete with koni shocks waiting to go in my 65 el camino. I`m dying to hear what the handling is like. My wife drives a 95

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion

2001-08-14 Thread Tigergutt
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List HI Rick, It sounds OK to me, as long as you can move it by hand with no bind there should be no problems. When you grease it all up and connect the steering and stuff it sh

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global west conversion

2001-08-13 Thread rick schaefer
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Group - I installed the spindles for my tall spindle conversion this AM. I torqued the lower ball joint to 85 lbs and the upper to 55 IAW the 72 Factory Assembly manual.

Re: Re: [Chevelle-List] Global West A-Arms

2001-06-30 Thread richard schaefer
the future ;) rick -Original Message- From: "JeffK"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri Jun 29 20:36:53 PDT 2001 Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Global West A-Arms > >Replies to this message are sent to The

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global West A-Arms

2001-06-29 Thread JeffK
ACES #1510 Team Chevelle Gold #72 http://www.72chevelle.com - Original Message - From: "richard a schaefer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2001 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Global West A-Arms > > Replies to this

Re: [Chevelle-List] Global West A-Arms

2001-06-29 Thread richard a schaefer
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I finally got around to opening the box. They are Nice! Well constructed and nicely finished. I didn't look at them too closely - gotta get to bed soon- But 1 qu