Hi Larry
I lean to the Live and let Live camp. The Internet is not an EXACT Science
environment. With that said, the Mouse wheel can zip through a 20 mesg page
and ferret the Re: RE: Re's out lucidity split. So IMO it's not worth the
effort. Knowing what you do for a living Larry ya got
Hi Dan.
The Street Rod crowd with there limited space and desire to keep things
uncluttered, Seem to have gravitated to the external mid under car mounted
Transmission coolers, Doral and BM both make units with thermal switches
Fans. If Lines running up the frame rail is not an issue, the
chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle Chassis Swap
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2007 18:54:21 -0800 (PST)
Im looking for some 66ss frame braces, thanks in advance Eddie Bumgarner
66ss conv.
Wayne Kline [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 65 Elky frame will fit
under your 67 Rag. I put
The 65 Elky frame will fit under your 67 Rag. I put a 66 Buick frame under
my 64 ragtop.
Pont,Buick, Olds conv frames are the same length as the El Camino Frame.
It's been covered many times on Team Chevelle, You must cut 3 5/16 ( don't
hold me to that measurement As I can't fins mt spec sheet
GM = Great Mistake.. Yikes I hope not,, I just traded my 2000 Silverado on a
new 2007 Sierra SE
Some new one I never heard B -4
Happy Holidays to ALL
Wayne
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From: Denny Shewmake [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To:
Hi Jim.
I have a Superlifts use to be Superiorlifts It a SR-7H. it's an American
made and a standard inside slider design. @ 9foot you are limited but
others have done it. I like the SR-7 because it's wider and go's higher them
most models So my EC cab truck fits No problem. I have
Karl... I have use the EAST wood system a number of times. Their Rattle cans
of both Rust encapsulator and chassis black go a long way per can. They
sell a kit of brush on primer and rattler can over coat will do a Chevelle
frame. and control arms. The r chassis over coat is an Epoxy to it's
Three car garage. she getting up in this world Herb.. Sounds Sweet!
Gl on your new assignment
Wayne
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From: Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: Chevelle List chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject:
Ditto Mike ?? Why the addition of a Tach meter either included or stand
alone is needed to map out both the vacuum and mechanical in Degrees and at
what RPM.
You are able to verify initial timing setting with the dial back
advance set to your desired degree and strobe flash at the DTC 0
IMO Larry
A timing light Should have A: a metal inductive clamp ( read melted
plastic )
B: Advance function For mapping
timing curve
C: Tach ( must be digital to have
this function )
I have a Snap on
it's been my experience, that 64/65 HT and Conv doors are the same except
for the jam wedge.
As for the glass The 64's had a cast metal frame where as the 65's had sheet
metal also incorporated in the glass channel.. BUT the glass and it frame
are interchangeable HT/CONV.
Wayne
From:
Wow. At least you don't have that far to move. But one quick question Herb.
Coast Guard-- West Virginia If memory serves me correct that's a land
locked STATE ! LOL
GL on the move
Wayne
From: Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Have had a few El Caminos abd Chevelles. the only DRAIN holes ever
experienced was
RUST through,, my 65 and 72 both had them as many many GM A body did !
GL
Wayne
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From: Kevin Riel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: The
Ain'tthis list GREAT ya lean someting new every day..
Thanks Dave
From: Dave Corgill [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Upper steering bearing
Date: Tue, 11
I think your SOL regarding buying just the TOP bearing, it's an integral
part of the turn signal switch.
to much side movement it this movement felt/observed with the steering
wheel and column complete? Why I ask is the installation of the steering
wheel and spring preloads the upper and lower
LMAO . A real Keeper..
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Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: [Chevelle-list] She's a keeper
Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 12:01:54 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
David and Scott out fishing and
Both my son my self failed your test and were able to keep the foot going in
the clockwise direction and draw the number 6 in the air ! yikes. We must be
some kind of freaks. the wife on the other hand passed your test with
flying colors.
Na new Na new
Wayne
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
John to add to Dales comment.. I also have replaces a 3 speed in a 54
Chevelle and a Powerglide
in a 65 El Camino with TH700R4 OD transmissions. The 64 had new body mount
bushings and the Elky were not... But BOTH needed a small whack with a dead
blow hammer at the Servo area.
NO BIG deal..
Happy B-Day Dennis.
Even at you young AGE There are few things that are realy excitiing, One
being the frist burps, then sputters and then finially the Roar of a Fresh
new Engine. :)
Wayne
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From: Dennis McGillis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: Dennis McGillis [EMAIL
A bound up oil pump is unusual for sure and Mr. Z-16's hydro lifter spring
is one of those never say never deals. I think I would if you don't have (
you'll need it if you install a new pump anyway) oil pump pre oiling tool...
I would drop it ion and with my drill rotate it and watch the oil
It should be Snug fit. I use a flare nut wrench or box wrench as a tool to
SEAT the tubes expanded seal lip to the block surface. I personally never
liked the RTV as a leak preventer on A dipstick tube. Why because dropping
a set of headers with a stuck dip-stick tube , makes for a frustrating
I'm confusied, how do you seat the tube to the block? Lightly tapping on
the wrench?
Yup.. you got IT . You insert the tube into the wrench and slid the wrench
down till it hits the expanded seat/seal. You then use your weapon of choice
to TAP.. read TAP the WRENCH to seat the filler
Allot of bandwidth has been spent on a valid question.
I would hope the negative responder got the message.
I have been on Message boards, and Reflectors for over 15 years.
One thing in all these years never seems so amaze me the times a person asks
a question or makes a statement and
John.. IMO. there the best bang for the $.. The two chamber muffler is on
the loud sound,, BUT i like loud,, but if you live in an apartment complex
or town house i don't think your neighbors my share your taste in muffler
tone or Level...
As for installation .. It's straight forward bolt
Thanks for the response, Wayne.
Yeah, see I'm the kind of guy who loved the harsh ride of my Corvette and
my Springer Softail (this was before the Twin Cam). I just prefer it. To
me, it is all part of the experience.
But now I'm wondering about what another reply stated, where he mentioned
Karl.. in my Youth I opted for things with high Boulevard Riumble and
if your motor is mildly cooked over you'll get it with solid motor and
transmission mounts.( Read) Antenna shacking, hood vibrating stop light
action.
As for the Front/Rear Polly... In the standard Chevelle or after
Donnie.. Min wag was $1.25 an hour X 40 = $50,00 gross pay a week.. So it
would be over a weeks pay for a posi rear..so $53.oo could make or break
your months budget.. BTDT
Wayne
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To:
thing was my HUGE record collection,with tons of out of print now
albums,was sent to me in a huge box...she melted them all into a huge
ball...that was cold..
Mench
- Original Message - From: Wayne Kline [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Thursday, January 05
I hear and respect what your saying Brad.
But #1 was all cool we spent many a date night not at the movies but
replacing a blown BW 4 speed ( muncies were rare and cost $$ more in 65 ) or
lowly drop out tri five rear gears..
It was not till i got back from the Pond did the worm turn...
I
Gosh, Are you sure Y'all first wives was not my first wife sisters !
Got married B-4 I went across the big pond 1966.( thank you Uncle sam )
Spent the next 14 years in a battle over mostly my Cars.. Only time she
liked them is when I sold one or got a pay day from doing work ( i was
I thought he did...
Wayne
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To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Frist Z-16 for sale
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 11:55:10 EST
Wayne:
Terry Gunter owned that one too!
Presently
64 Malibu Rag
64 SS HT
65 El-Camino
85 El-Camino
38 Chevy Coupe Project
Wayne
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From: Dave Corgill [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: Re:
Just got the new issue of Hemming Motor News.. in the Chevelle section is a
color add for an upcoming auction. The First Porto type Z-16 from the
engineering dept. With full documentation.
WOW Wounder what kind of that will Fetch ?
Any body have a Guess ?
Larry they make mention of
Dear ALL
Wishing y'all a Marry Marry Christmas and Happy Holidays .
Wayne
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Happy Holidays
Wayne
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I can't speak from experience on the 66/67 fit, but can, for there fit on
70/72 Chevelle, 70 chevy Truck, 85 El Camino and My 2000 Silverado. I am
impressed.
Will you need a skim coat in a corner the 85 Elky hood needed some work (
low spot did not need ant regular filler just a skim
As one guy said a Good work bench vice and 2 old sockets one that fits the
Inside diamater and one who's inside dial id is larger the the OD. of the
drive-shaft yoke bearing cap.
IMO the hardest part is getting the little internal C clip off .
Once the C clips are off ( save then you'll need
I have use them both, Too many times according to my Wife.
As with any sizable Co. with 1000's of transaction a day, Mistakes WILL
happen.
Both Co's have solved any of my issues 1,000,000%, have that be defective
part ,order by mistake, wrong item shipped or just don't want or need it .
Sorry about your Malibu, I read you tale of the missing, and the mess up
on you homepage. Talk about failure to communicate ARGHHH.
But as with any anti theft device.. it's just a deterant. But as you
experienced. They came prepared to overcome that type of device...
The missing wheel
: Wayne Kline [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 7:58 PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Seat question!
Yes Pelle, you need something between the soft Foam and the hard Spring
steel, to prevent it from grinding it's way through the foam...I used a
newer
:) Good One...
From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: Chevelle Group chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Santa Strikes
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2005 13:59:58 -0800 (PST)
Well folks,
Today while doing the regular run to
Yes Pelle, you need something between the soft Foam and the hard Spring
steel, to prevent it from grinding it's way through the foam...I used a
newer type (nylon Polly ?) feed bag cut to fit on one set of Buckets !
Wayne
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From: Pelle Andersson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To:
Humm ! Setting the bar for the upcoming Barret Jackson auction ?
Last year did not a guy buy for ONE Dot something Million, for a Hemi Cuda
Conv. that the guy says he going to drive to Cruz nights ect !
Some People have lots of $
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing
Bob.
It's not Flat or Shinny/gloss.. it's a Sem/gloss gloss I have been
successful in duplicating the Black paint on 64/65 consoles with, SEMS
black trim pint. it's a rattle can paint I can get locally at the auto
body supply shops.
As for pits in the recess. I filled them with poly
You da Man...
Sweet..
Wayne
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From: Herb Lumpp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
To: Chevelle List chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Fun with my Vette
Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2005 23:17:13 -0400
Since my Vette needs
I agree One Bazillion percent Randy
The cost of fuel my be High but the Peace of mind and pleasure far exceed
the price you pay per gallon or liter. I call it SPM ( Smiles Per Mile
) .
Wayne
PS You did an excellent job and have on FINE looking 68
From: Randy Barron [EMAIL
Donnie..
Herb, Phil and the other comments made echo my own feelings.
This is NOT a new Phenonemom. I left VCCA back in 74 for the same reason..
My driven 37 master rumble seat coupe .was judged along side a Museum car,
that did not even have fuel in the gas tank or oil in the engine @[EMAIL
Good Point.. Let's see hum Exon made 6.7 BILLION last quarter ?
From: Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Re: Gas Prices
Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:45:21 -0400
There's the same
Mike.. i did a th700r4 in a 64 and 65 ,they have the same tunnel dimensions
as your 67. Other then shortening up the driveshaft and move the trans mount
back, just a few WACKS with a 2 LB dead blow hammer at the servo area (
drivers side).. That was all I needed...
GL
Wayne
From: mike f
That's great news Dave..
Even though I am a techno geek I am intimidated with an EFI set up.
At York the NSRA show last weekend the guy was there selling mega squirt
and all the goodies
As he started talking it did not take long B-4 he lost me . I;ll have a
hard time I guss giving up my box
Lot's of insight.
Being 57 years young , I have destroyed my share of original SS cars and
Z-28's
It's funny I remember two guys back in the late 60's who took off the SS
badges and 396 emblems to-be more stealth ( sleepers as they were called
thin that area) as they terrorized the local
Larry the guys have given you alot of great
advice. For one who has not turned alot or wrenches, the diagnoses proses can be
EXPENSIVE one. Is there any body near you to rule out the obvious
problems. Re move valve cover and whenk cam lobes,rocker arms,valvesprings.
Remove plugs do a leak
I know of no factory water control valve in
the 64/67 era.
Because of the proximity if the heater core
inside the car.
It was not uncommon for people to put a manual flow
control valve in the imput ( pump side) heater hose.
Othe then that , the thermostat is the only flow controling device
Your right John. That's why I said 64-67. Not sure
on the chevells past 68 butsome BOP cars had them
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From:
John Nasta
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 3:02
PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Heater Hose
and controls..
Jason. The two speed wiperswitch will have three detents as you turn it.
off. low and high.
The single just two OFF/ON
The motors are different just by looking at them.
The single speed is just a rectangle ( looks like a peice of 2X4 three in.
long) Where as the two speed it a round motor atached
Jason there was a one speed wiper ,which was Standard and two speed wiper
wich was optional.
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From: jason pollock [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 7:36 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-List] 2 speed wipers
hi all
i am having problem
To the best of kowledge .it must have been replaced at one time or another.
Wayne
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From: K. Kaya [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 5:20 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-List] Split front bench seats
My '64 Malibu convertible (in resto) has
Clint a good way to check you WX seal is to ues wax paper. The HD not dollar
store brand.
and drap it down from the roof and close he door.
Now try an pull the paper out and feel the resistance. Sart at the front
lower cowl area and go around the door.
If it bad - loose all around it's time for
Not hard at all. The biggest job is removing the old and cleaning the area
in preparation for your install.
I like the black 3-M black heavy duty weather strip adhesive, runiinh a
1/6 to 1/8 bead between the locating plugs.
As for brands. Soft Seal or Metro ( I never used Steel)
Metro rubber
Brad, I went away 5 day two weeks ago .apon returning I has LOTS of mail
mesg. My antiviris program screened and quarantines 18 mesg with The klex,
Berger 32
infections.
It's bad out there unprotected .
Wayne
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent:
My definition of Brodie Knob is slang for Jocky knob
A bolt on knob to the steering wheel . for rapid steering wheel turning.
There illegal in PA.
Wayne
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From: John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Chevelle List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 9:40 AM
Also to add to jason reply. an analog meter , once you choose you scale
,short the two prob tip together and there shoud be a adjustment/set
knob/slide/wheel . where you adjust for max deflection usualy at end scale.
most have a set on that last division mark.
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Great News Larry, B-4 you rip all you sound deadner up. remove you back seat
and in the wheel well area drivers side ,is the connector that converts the
ribbon back to the conventional rear tail lamp wire harness.
un-plug it and replug it under the dash , fi you have dash lights the ribbon
ok. do
Title: Message
Dale, it's vary common in machanical
drawingswere there are but one or two variations to a specificv
areadimension. To only have one drawing and call out the different
individual measurements per model or option.
- Original Message -
From:
Dale McIntosh
Donnie , ALL Chevelles. sedans 2 door
4 door ,wagons 2 door 4 door, HT , conv and El-Camino. Have the SAME
wheel base. the 2 door 4 door Wagon and El Camino just have longer bodys
behind the rear wheels to the rear bumper.
64 to 67 only
Wayne
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From: [EMAIL
Larry my advise would be to get a GM wireing
diagram.
The sys on your 65 is straight forward
.
You say you have no dash lamps or tail lamps.
could be a number of things from shorted wires to bad headlamp light
switch.
This is where I would start looking
frist.
I would also disconnect the
Dale. In the Chevrolet/Chevelle chassis Service
manual
section 02, page 2, fig 2, is a Chevelle frame
dimension drawing.
It use the funtion of a datum plane for
vertial dimensions and body mount and locating pin holes for horizontal
demensions.
From the center line of the radiator
My .02 If you go the full
gambit, install of tall spindles/tubular upper arms/ polly bushings /big sway
bars/ boxed adjustable rear control arms/ guick ratio box/ sticky
tires/big brakes . This combo is proven to exhibit great handeling both in real
world and skid pad test.
But I tend to
Well said Dave.
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From:
Dave Benjamin
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 12:59
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Thanks for
the response!
My speling sucks also, but I thought we were here to rebuild and enjoy
I have to agree 100% with Josh. My Visa has gone to bat for me on more then
one occasion.
You must inform them in a ti9mly fasion of your disputed claim. I don't
think there is a SHIPPING charge protocall but what the heck. why not ?
as for OPG shipping OVER charges, theree WELL documented .
Right on Brother,
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From:
NoNeck
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 1:52
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Who
cares?
Man, these types of "discussions" don't usually start until late winter
when we're all really
Bob, it's plastis so more care is needed B-4
spraying.
If you have no scratches, it becomes a cleaning
job, All the years of dirt and cleaner need to be removed. scrub with a
brush and DAWN detergent and then when you rinse it off WASH it again.
also take your plastic glove box emblem ( if
Greg I was the one who mentioned the JACK stand problem. You Can use jask
stands if thay support the car
under the A arms in the front and the rear axle tubes in the rear. The
problem is guys tend to support the car in the cowl area and the frame just
behind the gast tank.
A body cars are
Bob. It sounds like the voltage reg in the alternator went out. unusuall but
will happen.With out the reg. the alt. voltage will sour, hence the BRIGHT
lights,hot alt. and 15v at the batt.
Wayne
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From: Robert Belz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday,
Dave, The BB.SW,Air is the highest spring rate on stock springs. Kind of
give a Chevelle the gasser look ( un cut)!
I have cut springs in the past with limmited success.
to get it to sit where I wanted , the spring weight left to much travel and
the long tube headers would hit over med bumps.
Ever Place seems to have it's unique quirks. At Carlisle you can drive in
to get somthing big with a permit.
Last Spring in Englisgtown on Thursday I looked at a Lincon Versi rear For
an up coming StreeT Rod Project
I went ot ask about drivein in to pick it up. They acted Like I asked for a
Title: Message
That's a relief to know all is within
tolerance.
I hope to hear a report that your Vibration is GONE
soon !
Gl on your quest
Wayne.
- Original Message -
From:
Craig A.
Ellis
To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 9:59
AM
OK Tom. I remember a red El-Camino with Team-Chevelle decal in that area.a
few Wild pro street Camero
and Vega also. !
I spent the better part of Friday and Saturday 9/3 walking and gawking and
chatting. sorry to have missed you Tom.
Wayne
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Your right Tom. Englishtown is alont more bring your garage. read( little
guys). where as Carlisle seems to have developed into a more pro vender.
but to it's defence the part there are varied. and you don't have to DODGE
all the wacko's on there Bikes.
I like last year spring Englishtown.
Tom I usually go Friday. But as you said the
weather is calling for the wet stuff Friday for sure and 80% chance on Saturday
as of Wed. Morning.
Wayne
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From:
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 1:01
AM
Plan to go Friday..
Wayne
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From:
Craig
Cerena Robertson
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 8:02
AM
Subject: [Chevelle-List] Fall
Carlisle
Just wondering if
anyone plans on attending Fall Carlisle in PA
Anybody make the Wildwood show last weekend
21/22 ?
Was there all weekend had a great time. Lot's of
chevelles in all forms Lot's of pro street cars . Great weather.
Only bad vibe was the local police were over
active IMO.
They gave a ticket to a pro/streeted Buick
because he squealed his
Good Luck on finding a NOS one, There was one at
FallCarlisle for $800.oo two years ago, I hate to see what Ebay
would get for one. Thebestbet would be post aq want on 'Team Chevelle .
there was arumer Muscle Factory was testing
the water on repo' them ???
Wayne
- Original Message
No Larry the rear tail is taperes and unique where
it qwelded to the rear cross brace.
The frame rail has an inside box that
ends on the inside about 1/2 way between the last side body mount
and the rear tail mount.
The Manual deplict 148.62 Wagons/pickups and 145.35
sedans,coups conv.
Larry. The BOP frames are interchangable with the Chevell frames but ALL ned
to be shortened like the elky frame to fit. The frame under my 64 Rag is a
66 BuickGS
conv frame that I cut to fit.
buick used screw in A arm bushings
But for the most part will work with work.
- Original Message
Larry, The Exact Frame measurment are in the shop
manual. It shows the frame and the body mount and frame demension from a
datum line.
I have cut and welded two frames . Both times I
made a jig from the dim in themanual. did a stagered cut and they turned
out well.
Wayne.
-
Yes , physically therethe same, only the
vinyl covers are
different.
Wayne
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From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 9:10
AM
Subject: [Chevelle-List] Bench Seat
???
Morning All...My question is are
Not sure about late model El-Caminos
68/72
but the bench seat I took out of my 65 El-Camino
now resides in a 66 buick skylark conv.
And I know for a fact seats from other GM same type
models Buick.Pont,Olds skylark,cutless Mont Carlo fit my later model
El-Camino. These are 78 to 87 years.
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From:
John Nasta
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 7:08
PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Bench Seat
??? what cars are donors?
AFAIK.
John
Nasta
AFAIK
took me along time to figurer that
I don't think your abnormality is a "virus"
I put both my cars on the lift and measured the
relationship of the transmission output shaft and. rear pinion yoke
.
To the Frames body mount at rear and
transmission cross member mounting holes. Both frames
areBoxed one conv the other an Elky
Mitch , My read is Ballanced Rotating Assy.
most 383 Strokers are externally balanced. With that said.
IMO the $$$'s for crank/rods/pistions/flexplate/dampner
and rings. = Balanced rotating assembly
GL
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From: Mitch Barrie [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
No no problem at all. 610-845-8431
Wayne
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From:
Craig A.
Ellis
To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 9:35
AM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] driveline
center
Thanks, Wayne.
I'm putting mine back on a lift
OK yes the laser will determine the TRACK of fthe 4
tires.
I spent some time viewing the drive train wile the
car was in the air,
viewing from under the transmission pan/oil pan
areato the rear of the car. I think ican see where you can think the
driveshaft is off center. thr rears cast
To further strengthen the " Optical illusion"
thory.
While veiwing the
under chassis from the rear. You tend to view the center line of the rear by the
bolts on the rear cover. Center top and bottom on a 10 bolt and between
the spaced top and bottom center bolt heads on a 12
bolt.
But
Like they say, you learn something new every day.
But from a birds eye view, looking down the Centerline of the transmission to
the yoke then to the rear end yoke. and from my limited knowledge a 10 and 12
bolt rear rear end pinion/yoke is centered in the housing,( I just
confirmed that on
There nothing to be carefull about. DO not use
cinder or concreat blocks for support of cars PERIOUD. I have seen 16in
solid blocks break , It had a Jack stand on top of it. The fellow was yanking a
rear and these were on the 4 frame corners. Only one broke down and he was not
hurt But
Vernon, The grill on a 64 Chevelle is stamped
anidized aluminum.
To polish you frist need to strip off the
anidizing. Acid ,easy off oven cleaner ect. But , then the fun begins . Eastwood
at
eaastwood.com has polishin fobs and buffers
to do the job. and it is an extensive and time consuming
Kelly. there were/are two type of flex fan I am
aware of.
One has a aluminum hub an fiberglass or phoenolic
meterial blades. and the other model has both hub and baldes made from
Aluminum.
I have run the all metal units with success and
experienced fatique failure with the plastic balded
Larry. you said the right hand is 1/2 lower then
the Left hand( drivers side) The frist thing you have to determine is the body
lowere or is the suspension weak thus causing the difference?
set it on level site and measure from ground to
frame horn front, ground to spindle center , from
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] for Wayne
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Thanks Wayne for the info. I think I'll give it a
try this weekend. I wonder if a space saver tire will fit in the smuglers
hole
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