Re: [Chevelle-list] FW: Virus Check

2009-04-09 Thread howardsautobody
Thanks for the heads up !!!   www.howardsbackyardautobody.com     - Original Message -From: "Granite City Performance" To: "Chevelle-List" Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2009 2:09:12 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada PacificSubject: [Chevelle-list] FW: Virus Check There is a nasty computer virus going

Re: [Chevelle-list] 65 Bucket Seats

2009-04-09 Thread Larry Williams
2009 7:47 PM To: Dean Vandergriff; Chevelle List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 65 Bucket Seats Hi Dean - I think my e-mails may be going to your junk. Let me know if you are interested. Get the photos? Larry Dean Vandergriff wrote: Larry, Any idea what they might weigh? I'd

Re: [Chevelle-list] 65 Bucket Seats

2009-04-08 Thread Larry Williams
Hi Dean - I think my e-mails may be going to your junk. Let me know if you are interested. Get the photos? Larry Dean Vandergriff wrote: Larry, Any idea what they might weigh? I'd like to have them but I'm in SW Missouri & shipping might get steep. Regards, Dean Vandergriff

Re: [Chevelle-list] VDO Heritage gauges

2009-03-31 Thread TinIndian47
Dan, look at _www.streetrodHQ.com_ (http://www.streetrodHQ.com) . I am looking at their catalog and they have 3 3/8 speedometers sets with gold rims. They are Chevs of the 40's streetrod side. Darrell **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (h

Re: [Chevelle-list] Clutch Linkage Z-Bar

2009-03-31 Thread Jim & Chris
In my '72' it looks about 2:1 the long end up ( 6 in.) going through the fire wall to peddle. couldnt measure the short end bottom going to the throw out fork. look on one of the parts suppliers web site for a quick reference picture. Jimmy.C - Original Message - From: "GCP Tech" To:

Re: [Chevelle-list] Clutch Linkage Z-Bar

2009-03-31 Thread Jim H. Thompson
There a three z bars available. Check out Year One http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?input=&SM=1&SC=0 Part # Description Price Add to Cart RZ19 Z-bar for 1968-1972 models. $39.95 -Original Message- From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle

Re: [Chevelle-list] 31 Model A

2009-03-31 Thread Rich Pruett
e Mailing List" Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 4:55:54 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada EasternSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 31 Model A It has some age on her and I’m trying to fix some of the aging problems. I pulled her home on a trailer 1100 mile from Phoenix and had so many people pull on side t

Re: [Chevelle-list] MSD Street Fire HEI

2009-03-30 Thread Jim H. Thompson
If you look at the back of a 65 ignition switch you will find a 12v post available. Simply run a direct wire to the HEI. Gotta ask - Not familiar with 65 - Does the car still use a ballast resistor to drop the voltage to 8 or 9? If so, just bypass the resistor for the full 12V. On Fri, Ma

Re: [Chevelle-list] Goodmark Chevelle

2009-03-30 Thread Larry Williams
I didn't sell. The highest bid was 60K. Will they try Barrett Jackson or lower the reserve - what's it worth. Larry Josh Campbell wrote: Hey guys I was browsing eBay last night and happened to find that the Goodmark Chevelle is on the auction block, awsome ride I followed the buildup in Sup

Re: [Chevelle-list] 31 Model A

2009-03-30 Thread Daniel Mascheck
: [Chevelle-list] 31 Model A Dan, Very nice, beautiful paint job. Just what parts are you looking for? Truck looks pretty complete from where I'm sitting. Rich Bachelors know more about women than married men; if they didn't, they'd be married too. --- H. L. Mencken

Re: [Chevelle-list] 31 Model A

2009-03-30 Thread Rich Pruett
Dan,   Very nice, beautiful paint job.   Just what parts are you looking for? Truck looks pretty complete from where I'm sitting.   RichBachelors know more about women than married men; if they didn't, they'd be married too.--- H. L. Mencken- Original Message -From: "Daniel Mascheck" To: ch

Re: [Chevelle-list] Goodmark Chevelle/ G.M. cousin

2009-03-29 Thread Tom Rightler
hevelles but we're all on the same team. SteveZL1 p.s anyone with any ideas please contact me. -- From: Tom Rightler Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 9:35 PM To: countryroad...@yahoo.com, The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Goodmark Chevelle I've seen that c

Re: [Chevelle-list] Goodmark Chevelle

2009-03-29 Thread Tom Rightler
I've seen that car in person...nothing really to get excited about. I expected better quality considering where it came from. Tom Rightler MCC Newsletter Editor - Original Message - From: Josh Campbell To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 8:08 AM Subjec

Re: [Chevelle-list] MSD Street Fire HEI

2009-03-28 Thread Granite City Performance
Oh come on, did you really think that is what I meant??? _ From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Rick Schaefer Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 1:35 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] MSD Street Fire

Re: [Chevelle-list] MSD Street Fire HEI

2009-03-28 Thread Rick Schaefer
Agree that the Stock HEI is more than adequate for a vehicle used as a daily driver. Also agree that an HEI or your MSD will require a full 12V to work correctly. BUT (and I may misinterprept what GCP is meaning) - Connecting the BAT connector on the HEI directly to the battery is not th

Re: [Chevelle-list] MSD Street Fire HEI

2009-03-27 Thread Granite City Performance
A MSD Street Fire is a GM HEI and a very good choice for a easy to install, reliable ignition system. It's going to come with a better mechanical advance curve than stock and an adjustable vacuum advance canister. To hook it up, simply run 12 volts to the battery terminal. Follow the wire bef

Re: [Chevelle-list] MSD Street Fire HEI

2009-03-26 Thread HarKemAsso
Depends what you are doing, a stock GM HEI would work fine too, i have used alot of them right out of the junk yards, replace the cap & rotor, and that should be good to go.-- i think mad electrical has a wiring diagram how to convert it over. Harlan http://www.hkaa.webs.com In a message d

Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box

2009-03-26 Thread Jim H. Thompson
List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box From: Johann Grobler Date: Monday, March 23, 2009 12:07 pm Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box To: granitecityperforma...@charter.net, The Chevelle Mailing List > Yes please let us know as I want to do the same with my 65 Mal

Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box

2009-03-25 Thread Johann Grobler
25, 2009 3:54 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box From: Johann Grobler Date: Monday, March 23, 2009 12:07 pm Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box To: granitecityperforma...@charter.net, The Chevelle Mailing List > Yes please let us know as I want to

Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box

2009-03-25 Thread chevelle292wagon dejazzd.com
From: Johann Grobler Date: Monday, March 23, 2009 12:07 pmSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering BoxTo: granitecityperforma...@charter.net, The Chevelle Mailing List > Yes please let us know as I want to do the same with my 65 Malibu. Anyone with an early Chevelle (and a must on a 64) is

Re: [Chevelle-list] Muncie Rebuild

2009-03-24 Thread Jim H. Thompson
Unless you want to change your gear ratio you should be fine. Look at the front of the case. They wear out around the front shaft. Do you have oil leaking around the front bearing? -Original Message- From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net]

Re: [Chevelle-list] Muncie Rebuild

2009-03-24 Thread Mike Pell
Or go with a TREMEC 5sp for around $2,200 for a brand new trans, rated at 600 ft lb, and an overdrive to boot. :-) Mike GCP Tech wrote: After getting a lot of great responses from the manual to power steering box - I'd like to get some opinions as to what I should do with my manual transm

Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box

2009-03-24 Thread Malibu
If you interested in going to a fast steering unit or tearing one down to rebuild this is a good site to visit. http://www.chevelles.com/techref/ftecref29.html - Original Message - From: "GCP Tech" To: "chevelle-list: chevelles.net" Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 11:57 AM Subject: [Che

Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box

2009-03-24 Thread Chum Nault
Tech Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 11:44 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box If power/manual pitman arms are different, does the idler arm change also? Granite City Performance custom engineered competition components http://www.granitecityperformance.com

Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box

2009-03-24 Thread Jim H. Thompson
Where are you getting the new box? -Original Message- From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of GCP Tech Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 11:58 AM To: chevelle-list: chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box I'll be r

Re: [Chevelle-list] VIN numbers matching

2009-03-23 Thread Dale
...@charter.net; The Chevelle Mailing List; The > Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] VIN numbers matching > > Shouldn't the entire tag number on the firewall match the tag on the A > pillar inside of the door on a Chevelle? > > Thanks for your time > > Jerry > >

Re: [Chevelle-list] VIN numbers matching

2009-03-23 Thread Rowan, Jerry
Shouldn't the entire tag number on the firewall match the tag on the A pillar inside of the door on a Chevelle? Thanks for your time Jerry

Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box

2009-03-23 Thread GCP Tech
Of Johann Grobler > Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 11:08 AM > To: granitecityperforma...@charter.net; The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box > > Yes please let us know as I want to do the same with my 65 Malibu > - Original Message ---

Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box

2009-03-23 Thread Dale
..@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list- > boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Johann Grobler > Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 11:08 AM > To: granitecityperforma...@charter.net; The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box > > Yes please let us know as I wan

Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box

2009-03-23 Thread Denny
If anyone needs a power steering box, I have a good one from my 71 Malibu that has been on the shelf for years. Will let go for a decent offer. Will include new high pressure hose. In Atlanta. Denny

Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box

2009-03-23 Thread Chum Nault
The swap to power steering is pretty straight forward and all bolt on. Yes there is a thin gasket between the cover and the housing (it can be easily made from gasket material if you can not find one). The shop manual says fill with water resistant EP chassis lubricant so a good quality wheel beari

Re: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box

2009-03-23 Thread Johann Grobler
Yes please let us know as I want to do the same with my 65 Malibu - Original Message - From: "GCP Tech" To: "chevelle-list: chevelles.net" Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 5:57 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Manual Steering Box I'll be replacing a manual steering box with a power box in a 1

Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car

2009-03-21 Thread rml438
GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car You bought a switch or a flasher? Your car should have two flashers one for turn and one for emergency. From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of rml.

Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car

2009-03-21 Thread rml438
hevelle Mailing List" Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 6:40:43 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car You bought a switch or a flasher? Your car should have two flashers one for turn and one for emergency. From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevel

Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car

2009-03-21 Thread Jim H. Thompson
You bought a switch or a flasher? Your car should have two flashers one for turn and one for emergency. From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of rml...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 8:17 PM To: BOBBY Subject: [Chevelle-li

Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car

2009-03-21 Thread Malibu
I'm glad it helped you out. - Original Message - From: rml...@comcast.net To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 7:47 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car Thank you all, I fixed the problem. I was able to determine that the problem

Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car

2009-03-20 Thread rml438
m: "Malibu" <327mal...@gmail.com> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 3:29:48 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car  In 2001 Pontiac had a recall for this. Call a dealer and see if your car is covered. Thi

Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car

2009-03-20 Thread Chum Nault
: Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car In 2001 Pontiac had a recall for this. Call a dealer and see if your car is covered. This was a problem in the Alero and the Malibu also. Or try calling Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. They may or may not cover it. This was also a recall in 2003. If they don&#

Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car

2009-03-20 Thread Malibu
In 2001 Pontiac had a recall for this. Call a dealer and see if your car is covered. This was a problem in the Alero and the Malibu also. Or try calling Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. They may or may not cover it. This was also a recall in 2003. If they don't cover it, this site tells you how to rep

Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car

2009-03-20 Thread ss454hillman
did you check the round canister that controls the turn signals? Posibility? -Original Message- From: Dan Rachlin To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 7:15 am Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car Check the owners manual, or turn it on and follow where the

Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car

2009-03-20 Thread Dan Rachlin
inal Message - > From: "Dan Rachlin" > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" > Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 10:18:14 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car > > Did you check the side marker lights? Sometimes they blink too. Che

Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car

2009-03-20 Thread rml438
Thanks Dan, Do you have any idea where the relay would be. Thanks again, Bob - Original Message - From: "Dan Rachlin" To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 10:18:14 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] My daug

Re: [Chevelle-list] My daughters car

2009-03-19 Thread Dan Rachlin
Did you check the side marker lights? Sometimes they blink too. Check the relay too. Dan On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 8:17 PM, wrote: > I bought my daughter a 05 Pontiac grand am. Recently the hazard light > switch starting clicking as if the hazards or the turn signals were on. > Except the clickin

Re: [Chevelle-list] door shell

2009-03-19 Thread Josh Campbell
Sounds to me like the skin wasn't installed correctly, they need to be final fitted on the car. The first time I ever skinned a door while in trade school I learned the hard way that you need to have your final fitment on the car. it was off a mile!! Josh Campbell The Body Shop (606) 265-5

Re: [Chevelle-list] door shell

2009-03-19 Thread Mike Pell
That's assuming the shell actuall fits, and is at least reasonably close to the correct dimensions. My door was 3/4" too short at the bottom, 1/2" too long at the front, and multiple issues along the top. I'd put a door skin on any day of the week over a new shell (repro shell). Jim H. Thomp

Re: [Chevelle-list] door shell

2009-03-19 Thread Jim H. Thompson
I got a dvd from Eastwood that shows every step to getting a door skin installed. 50046 Body Panel Replacement 2 DVD's by Kevin Tetz I have always heard that it's much harder to get a skin to fit properly than a shell. Of course a shell just bolts on, so it's much less labor. Seems like th

Re: [Chevelle-list] door shell

2009-03-19 Thread Mike Pell
u replace the whole door with an after market shell or did you re-skin the origonal ? Jimmy   - Original Message - From: Mike Pell To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 5:08 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] door shell T

Re: [Chevelle-list] door shell

2009-03-19 Thread Jim & Chris
Mike, did you replace the whole door with an after market shell or did you re-skin the origonal ? Jimmy - Original Message - From: Mike Pell To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 5:08 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] door shell That's be

Re: [Chevelle-list] door shell

2009-03-19 Thread Mike Pell
That's been my experience, just as you describe.  The door was WAY off, and it took over $1,000 worth of body work to make it fit.  And the rubber seals do not fit right, so I can't roll up the window without manually adjusting the rubber seal near the front. I would've been far better off to

Re: [Chevelle-list] door shell

2009-03-19 Thread Dan Solomon
badchevel...@hotmail.com To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:51:23 -0400 Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] door shell >From you description I would guess that the skin was not installed right. Look >at it this way, The 1/4 gap is tight bottom mad wide top. and the fender door &

Re: [Chevelle-list] door shell

2009-03-19 Thread badchevelles
urprised the adjustment have with Factory >skins on a shell let alone after market stuff . My .02 Wayne TCG 186 > Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:08:20 -0400 > From: 6...@johnnasta.com > To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] door shell > > I have always hea

Re: [Chevelle-list] door shell

2009-03-19 Thread John Nasta
I have always heard that it's much harder to get a skin to fit properly than a shell. Of course a shell just bolts on, so it's much less labor. Seems like the difference in labor is often worth the difference in prices of certain parts. Quoting Jim & Chris : Has anyone had any experiance

Re: [Chevelle-list] Champion Speed Shop

2009-03-16 Thread Michou Olivera
Thanks for sharing... I grew up in Half Moon Bay in the 70's & 80's, too bad I missed the 60's Drag racing era... Michou On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 3:52 PM, Jim H. Thompson wrote: > > > > > . Here in the DC/MD area we had 75 & 80 Dragaway, Capitol Raceway Park, & > Aquasco*[Jim Thompson] *“ Sppeed

Re: [Chevelle-list] Off Topic - Tea Bags

2009-03-15 Thread Jim H. Thompson
: Thursday, March 12, 2009 11:03 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Off Topic - Tea Bags I've got to chime in here. I LOVE the sentiment. I'm so frustrated about this - I bought my first house in 1983 in after returning from overseas in the West Texas oil patc

Re: [Chevelle-list] 71 & 72 elkys

2009-03-13 Thread Rick Schaefer
I checked the fender extensions I have in storage. GM part # 3982405 Driver side and 2406 passenger side.I bought the extensions at swap meet years ago for spares & don't know if they are from a 71 or 72. Those P/N's agree with what is in my 72 assembly manual for a pickup & station wagon.

Re: [Chevelle-list] 71 & 72 elkys

2009-03-13 Thread Rick Schaefer
Yes they are different. All 3 pieces are unique to an Elky & Station Wagon in 71-72. The lenses for sure have el camino & SW ONLY embossed on the side. On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 7:32 PM, wrote: > are the front park light lenses and the front pot metal piece on the front > fenders diffrent on c

Re: [Chevelle-list] 71 & 72 elkys

2009-03-12 Thread Dale
List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 71 & 72 elkys Don't be too sure about that. The 1970 models are different. The fenders and extensions on 1970 Chevelles have a defined bodyline down the fender extending on to the extension. El Caminos and Wagons DO NOT. The same may ( and probabl

Re: [Chevelle-list] 71 & 72 elkys

2009-03-12 Thread HarKemAsso
The reason i asked because i took the lights out of my 71 elky because they looked funny, when i did it looked as though someone modified them to fit, they were all ground down in the back, as you say Tom, i know the 70's are different, as are the front bumpers. so i also have a 72 and was wonde

Re: [Chevelle-list] 71 & 72 elkys

2009-03-12 Thread Mugwomp723
Tom, Now you've got me wondering. I'm curious enough to research this detail, after reading your post. I still think I'm right, but want to keep an open mind. Bruce Mogul ** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/1001

Re: [Chevelle-list] 71 & 72 elkys

2009-03-12 Thread Tom Rightler
etter Editor - Original Message - From: mugwomp...@aol.com To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 10:52 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 71 & 72 elkys Harlan, They are the same. Bruce Mogul '70/ '72 SS/ '77 El Cams **

Re: [Chevelle-list] 71 & 72 elkys

2009-03-12 Thread Mugwomp723
Harlan, They are the same. Bruce Mogul '70/ '72 SS/ '77 El Cams ** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219671244x1201345076/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.asp x%3Fsc%3D668072%2

Re: [Chevelle-list] Off Topic - Tea Bags

2009-03-12 Thread HarKemAsso
WOW i thought this was going to be about something else ouch!! tea bag caught in a machine!!! ** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219671244x1201345076/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2F

Re: [Chevelle-list] Off Topic - Tea Bags

2009-03-12 Thread Chuck Hanson
Thanks for the insight on the mail processing, Rick, and the link to a great video. I now understand why we have to send out several copies of Chevelle World magazine each time to ACES Members who call, saying they "have missed my copy." We play the postal game by all the rules and regula

Re: [Chevelle-list] Off Topic - Tea Bags

2009-03-12 Thread Rick Schaefer
This is a youtube video showing the mail processing machines 2 min long - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB7dhE_TW9g&feature=related On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 10:03 AM, Rick Schaefer wrote: > I've got to chime in here. I *LOVE *the sentiment. I'm so frustrated > about this - I bought my firs

Re: [Chevelle-list] Off Topic - Tea Bags

2009-03-12 Thread Rick Schaefer
I've got to chime in here. I *LOVE *the sentiment. I'm so frustrated about this - I bought my first house in 1983 in after returning from overseas in the West Texas oil patch. Within 2 years it lost 25% of its value due to price of oil dropping to $10 and lose of 400 military positions at my

Re: [Chevelle-list] Off Topic - Tea Bags

2009-03-12 Thread Bill Lessenberry
One of the great things about this list is the lack of political or other off-Chevelle topic subjects. This post is better suited to the Current Events forum of Team Chevelle, or to be distributed to individuals in your address book rather than this list. Let's stick to Chevelles and car-rela

Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment

2009-03-10 Thread ROARKE PONCE
your car unless they setup and measure it first and can point to the issue and show you what is wrong. Roarke From: jimthompso...@gmail.com To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:31:26 -0400 Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment Pull the whole front

Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment

2009-03-10 Thread ROARKE PONCE
...@yahoo.com; chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment I should have been more specific about the mounts. They are going to loosen the frame mount, but said the rubber could still tear. How I'm not sure? He was concerned about their age ( 10 years

Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment

2009-03-10 Thread Jim H. Thompson
? Original springs? Ball joints? From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Rick Schaefer Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 8:01 PM To: countryroad...@yahoo.com; The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment I should

Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment

2009-03-10 Thread Rick Schaefer
e Carlo SS Sadly sold it guy offered me more than I thought it was > worth > 71 Malibu FOR SALE NEED MORE SPACE IN THE SHOP! > > > --- On *Tue, 3/10/09, ROARKE PONCE * wrote: > > From: ROARKE PONCE > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment > To: "The Chevelle Mail

Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment

2009-03-10 Thread Josh Campbell
on a trade I only wanted the steering wheel) 87 Monte Carlo SS Sadly sold it guy offered me more than I thought it was worth 71 Malibu FOR SALE NEED MORE SPACE IN THE SHOP! --- On Tue, 3/10/09, ROARKE PONCE wrote: From: ROARKE PONCE Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment To: "Th

Re: [Chevelle-list] Champion Speed Shop

2009-03-10 Thread Jim H. Thompson
. Here in the DC/MD area we had 75 & 80 Dragaway, Capitol Raceway Park, & Aquasco[Jim Thompson] “ Sppeedway [Jim Thompson] “ I remmember a dipp at the end of the trrack. ;) [Jim Thompson]

Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment

2009-03-10 Thread Johann Grobler
Rick, Sag means that you may have a crack in the chassis just behind your control arms! Check! This is what I found on my 65 Malibu that did extensive driving on farm roads in the 60/70's Reinforced with new metal and CO2 welding! fine now! - Original Message - From: Rick Sc

Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment

2009-03-10 Thread Les Hegyes
Did they give you a price estimate on the work? I need it done also but I don't know the cost? Thanks Les On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 12:23 PM, Rick Schaefer wrote: > The frame on my 72 el camino has some sag.I've never been able to get > the recommended alignment specs to optimize the ins

Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment

2009-03-10 Thread ROARKE PONCE
I am a Shop Manager for a Body Shop in Oregon, and I have some questions for you. How do you know it has some Sag? How much Sag is there? Is the sheetmetal aligned with the frame as it is? If they are pulling hard enough to possibly tear the motor mounts, they need to remove the mounts, n

Re: [Chevelle-list] Frame Alignment

2009-03-10 Thread Johann Grobler
If they are using an alignment rack then yes! However tell them to remove the mountings, then they cannot tear!!! It is an allday job. My mate has a body shop and to straighten the chassis is not simply a pull and hey presto! - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chev

Re: [Chevelle-list] White walls.

2009-03-10 Thread jessfedrick
  -- Original message from lawrence liburdi : -- there is a product available probably at your local parts store called bleechwhite that i use and works really well.   YES, IT'S CALLED WESTLEY'S BLEACH WHITE AND IT WORKS GREAT ON WHITE WALLS OR WHITE LETTER TIRES..

Re: [Chevelle-list] Champion Speed Shop

2009-03-09 Thread plgchevelle65
give me guys.  I get nostolgic & Like it!!!  Phil G. 65 SS -Original Message- From: Larry Williams To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sun, 8 Mar 2009 9:56 pm Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Champion Speed Shop I spent many days at both Fremont and Half Moon Bay drag strips. W

Re: [Chevelle-list] Champion Speed Shop

2009-03-09 Thread dennis.mcgillis
That Stude with a big straight eight in it must have been a sight to behold! Was it fast? Dennis - Original Message - From: "Larry Williams" To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 6:56 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Champion Speed Shop

Re: [Chevelle-list] White walls.

2009-03-09 Thread lawrence liburdi
there is a product available probably at your local parts store called bleechwhite that i use and works really well. From: "dg...@wyoming.com" To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2009 3:00:34 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] White walls. Soft s

Re: [Chevelle-list] Champion Speed Shop

2009-03-08 Thread Larry Williams
I spent many days at both Fremont and Half Moon Bay drag strips. What a great time. I have seen all the famous drag racers. Stone Woods and Cook, Dan Garlits, Gas Ronda, The glass slipper, Haden Profit, Tommy Ivo, all of them. I raced my 53 pontiac powered Studie at Fremont in D gas. I lived in

Re: [Chevelle-list] Champion Speed Shop

2009-03-08 Thread Rick Schaefer
Neat video. I love any of those that bring back the "Good ole Days" Recognize at least 2 of those cars from Hot Rod & Speed & Custom & PHR from 45 years ago. Thanx for the memory. On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 7:48 PM, Ed Riggins wrote: > We had the pleasure of co-sponsoring the car and worked with

Re: [Chevelle-list] White walls.

2009-03-08 Thread Johann Grobler
Simple Green, AJAX all work with a brush and elbow grease. Much cheaper! - Original Message - From: dennis.mcgil...@mcgilliscompany.com To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 9:29 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] White walls. My favorite is Simple

Re: [Chevelle-list] 67 Chevelle SS smaller steerring wheel with new Power Steering and quick ration steering box added

2009-03-07 Thread Rich Pruett
Check this out; http://klassixinc.com/steeringwheel.asp http://www.truckstuffusa.com/steerwheelco.html http://www.autointeriors.biz/Steering_Wheels.htm Bachelors know more about women than married men; if they didn't, they'd be married too. --- H. L. Mencken - Original Mess

Re: [Chevelle-list] 67 Chevelle SS smaller steerring wheel with new Power Steering and quick ration steering box added

2009-03-07 Thread Rowan, Jerry
To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 67 Chevelle SS smaller steerring wheel with new Power Steering and quick ration steering box added Are you looking for an original '67 wood wheel? Ed _

Re: [Chevelle-list] 67 Chevelle SS smaller steerring wheel with new Power Steering and quick ration steering box added

2009-03-06 Thread Ed Riggins
Are you looking for an original Œ67 wood wheel? Ed From: "Rowan, Jerry" Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 08:12:14 -0600 To: , The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] 67 Chevelle SS smaller steerring wheel with new Power Steering and quick ration steering

Re: [Chevelle-list] 67 Chevelle SS smaller steerring wheel with new Power Steering and quick ration steering box added

2009-03-06 Thread mike f
I too, have a 67 and love the 67 steering wheel. If I had my act together, it would be great to make a 14" that was new or perhaps a way to vonvert the original with the horn buttons into a 14". but I am out of money in this economy. Just my luck. regards mike --- On Fri, 3/6/09, Rowan, Jer

Re: [Chevelle-list] 2 Questions

2009-03-05 Thread Mike Pell
Mine was real easy to build.  And would be much easier with a welder.   I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have. take care, Mike Rick Schaefer wrote: There is a long discussion of the rotisserie at Chevelle Tech http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258228  some plans ar

Re: [Chevelle-list] 2 Questions

2009-03-05 Thread Jim H. Thompson
Yes it has clips From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of tinindia...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 7:49 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] 2 Questions I have a couple of questions, first does the

Re: [Chevelle-list] Tires & Wheels

2009-03-05 Thread Jim H. Thompson
Tirerack.com From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of plgchevell...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 3:24 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Tires & Wheels Can anyone direct me to the website that allow

Re: [Chevelle-list] 2 Questions

2009-03-04 Thread Rick Schaefer
There is a long discussion of the rotisserie at Chevelle Tech http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258228 some plans are shared.Also Mike pell has plans here: http://www.prostreetcar.com/body_rotisserie.html On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 7:57 PM, Josh Campbell wrote: > The front trim

Re: [Chevelle-list] 2 Questions

2009-03-04 Thread Josh Campbell
The front trim is held on the same as the rear with clips unless some ham-headed jerk has glued it on after the pins have rusted out (I have seen this "fix" more than once) as for your rotisseree question try this http://www.1969supersport.com/roto.html I personally took the lazy way out and bo

Re: [Chevelle-list] 2 Questions

2009-03-04 Thread Rick Schaefer
The trim removal is the same for front or rear. On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 6:49 PM, wrote: > I have a couple of questions, first does the chrome around the front > windshield come off like the rear. I was told it is set in the sealer, but > I seem to remember that it is attached the same as the

Re: [Chevelle-list] Tires & Wheels

2009-03-03 Thread Rich Pruett
iling List" Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 5:41:49 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Tires & Wheels http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/wheel_visualizer.asp   is one. Dale From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chev

Re: [Chevelle-list] Tires & Wheels

2009-03-03 Thread Dale
http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/wheel_visualizer.asp is one. Dale _ From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net [mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of plgchevell...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 2:24 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-lis

Re: [Chevelle-list] Intake manifold question

2009-03-02 Thread Josh Campbell
I myself am a big fan of the Performer RPM intake, I have run them on multiple combos and they seem to give the best seat of the pants feel on a broad range of engine combos.  If you are honestly just going to cruise it just swap your intake but if you are wanting to really bump things up ditch

Re: [Chevelle-list] Champion Speed Shop

2009-03-02 Thread Ed Riggins
We had the pleasure of co-sponsoring the car and worked with Jim and his son Bob and Sammy Hale, the last driver of the Champion nostalgia car. In one of the last frames of this clip, you can see Hale wearing one of the ³team² shirts, red with a big black and white Juxtapoz ³spade² logo, designed

Re: [Chevelle-list] Intake manifold question

2009-03-02 Thread Larry Williams
I would also consider a manifold with dual plane design and with an air gap. Jason Fiegel wrote: I am have the intake and heads of my stock 350 sb. I am thinking about an aftermarket aluminum intake, what type do you guys recommend, The car is going to be a cruiser and I just want the most ba

Re: [Chevelle-list] Intake manifold question

2009-03-02 Thread Darren Arnold
Even though it is just a cruiser you still need to verify for yourself what you really want. I have gone from the Edelbrock Performer, to the Performer RPM and now the Performer RPM Air Gap. They are all very close in price so the latest one is what I would suggest as it is a dual-plane intake with

Re: [Chevelle-list] Intake manifold question

2009-03-02 Thread Tom Rightler
Edelbrock or the Weiand series are nice manifolds. Just make sure you keep it matched to whatever carb you are using. IE if you are using a Holley carb, use a squarebore Intake, if using a Q-jet, use a spreadbore intake. There are adapter plates to go either way, but they are junk and restric

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