OPG has had a bad habit ( bad for use but good for them) of Market testing a
item. the senero go'e like this.
Lets see. lots of hits on a 69 widget wings.
Let's see if infact were abll to reproduce them .
OK we got a base line production cost lets see if we get a market response.
WOW 800#'s
21K , I am not a 70type guy but IMHO an undocumented car with NOM SB!
and other sortcoming you made mention of . I would walk . just my .02
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Bob, and anyone else who has speedo problems because you changed the rear
gear, bigger tires or whatever. This site should help you out.
Rich
http://www.novaresource.org/speedo.htm
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Sounds like you know more than the average guy about this part number
game.
Bob, not really. I just happen to work for GM Powertrain and have some old
manuals and resources at work. I forgot to answer your question on the trans
ID.
CA = 350 or 396 (no
difference in the trans. Sometimes
I picked up a matching numbers 69 Chevelle about 4 years ago and had just
begun to restore it June of 2001. This one will be completed in just over
a year's time. Then next up is a 69 Dodge Charger that I picked up last
September
Tom
Yea that is after you guys finally finish up your moms car!
Tom
I opened it up yesterday and checked it over. Goig
through it I was riding on the heal so I checked the back lash . Good back lash
is 3 to8 thou. and I was at 15. I checked my end spacers on carrier and
they were on the wrong sides. I switched them and it went to 8 to 9 but it still
how did you like the ausley's trunk floor, is it
very good quality?
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I replaced the floor in my
i agree with tim - chances are that the numbers
under the hood has been changed. also, im one of the younger ones too at
15 years old. i love muscle cars too. good luck with your '64!
i also feel like im more mature than most kids my age, lol.
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The guy sounds like a hammer mechanic to me.
Run from this one, don't walk...RUN.
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Sounds like to me they are willing to cut corners and misrepresent certain
items. If this is the case, who knows
I agree with Dale.
396guy wrote:
If he found the build sheet and you could verify it with the VIN, and from
the description, turned the 21K around to 12Kmaybe. Better stuff out
there I think even if you had to go to AZ or NM to find one.
Dale
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I think the guy is trying to make a quick buck at someone else's expense.
Awful lot of guys that way, they fix it good enough to fool some unsuspecting
person and make some quick cash.
I'd pass too.
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PASS that
car isn't worth 10 k
Larry (z)
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Dave,
From what I remember when I replaced a ring and pinion a couple of years ago, once you do your initial setup for backlash and what-not, you then follow a run-in procedure to set the gears. What happens is that the gears heat up and set. So
Sounds like the guy wants to take you for a ride!!! and it isn't in a 70 Chevelle lol
KenD 72 HeavyChevyChevelle
Welcome to the list Kyle, you've come to the right place.
We all love muscle cars too.
I'm not totally positive, but I don't think they had 305's until well
after 64.
It probably was a six, but not a 305.
Am I wrong guys?
Sorry Kyle, I'm 46 now and I'm still learning. (especially from these
Hi All,
while were on the subject of rearend shimming, last summer i had a friend of mine and my self take the rearend out of the car and replaced the 273 gears to the origonal 3.36 ones, i purchased a new posi and gears, it is by the way a 8.2, everything went well slapped it back together and
I know Jay has a lot of cars, but has anyone seen all of them?
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I thought Southern California was home to ALL the good cars.
The problem is they are sitting in Jay Leno's garage/warehouse.
Mark
Did you add GM positraction Additive? Not sure if its necessary with non GM posi
units, but it does quiet down strange noises in GM units. When I had the rear redone,
rebuilder did use it. I don't think that it could hurt.
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while were on the
Title: Re: [Chevelle-List] Rear End shimming
Ken,
The rubbing sound is most likely from the posi unit. Did you use the limited slip additive when you put the diff oil in? If you did put in the additive you may also have some chattering of the clutches as they get broken in. When I put in
Thanks.
yes i used the ford stuff for posi units.
KenD 72 Heavy Chevy
Mark:
I don't think so as just a few months ago there was a nice 71 SS 454 car here for 9500. It was far from mint but was all there and numbers correct. as far as I'm concerned he may as well sell it with no motor and it would be worth just about the same. He is pricing it right up there with a
my other 70 has a 305 out of an 84 Camaro in it, but thats only because
someone put it in there. So yes it probably has a little old 305 in it since
they are a dime a dozen. Does anyone rember those 305 V-6 engines, we had
one in a 66? suburban and the carb always caught on fire. That thing
Tim thanks for the info,it was very
useful.
Kyle m
Thanks shawn,
i did use the ford posi additive was told it was good stuff , well i did read some where in the installation manual to do just that of the figure 8 but i dont think i did i dont really drive the car that much lots of rain lately here in mass, you think its to late for the figure 8
Paul
thanks for sending me the letter,
actually I know the engine was aftermarket. I was
scrolling through thefor salepages and I found an ad for my car.
apparently it is a 350 with 305 heads.so that's a plus!! thanks again for the
info
Kyle m
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thanks Chad,
ya I think so too.
hopefully the good luck will work!
Kyle m
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i agree with tim - chances are
thanks for the message, ya actually I think it is a 350
Kyle m
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my other 70 has a 305 out of an 84 Camaro in it, but thats only
Jason,
Looks like everyone is busy, let's see if I can help you out. You have a
1969 307, with a SHORT water pump? You don't sound sure. Here is a simple
test, if you can stick your finger between the back of the water pump and
the front of the timing chain cover, it is the LONG water pump
Any special instructions or cautions when replacing U-Joints?
I've never done it before and both the El Camino and Mercury need them.
Paul
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Definately a plus.
Sometimes I think a six would be better than a 305.
eagle1978 wrote:
Paulthanks for sending me the letter,actually I know the engine was
aftermarket. I was scrolling through the for sale pages and I found an
ad for my car. apparently it is a 350 with 305 heads.so that's a
My factory tach in my 69SS
does not work. Is there a way to test it to see if the tach itself is the
problem or a loose or broken wire?
Craig
69SS
kyle, i was wondering, do you want to drive yet? or
are you just very interested in cars? if you do want to drive, its a
bummer, cause its gonna be 4 more years...right? or does your dad let you
drive or something? (in parking lot or whatever?)
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Ken,
I dont think you will do any damage by not breaking in the posi, it will just make a god awful racket longer than if you did. Mine settled down after about 3 months of daily use, so a weekend car may stay stiff for a bit longer. Also, dont
I did add the additive to the gear oil. I picked up new carrier bearings
taday and will see if that helps.
Dave
Ingersoll,Ontario
My web site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/
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Chad
he says once the car is running that I can drive it
in and out of drive ways and stuff, but ya I want to drive!I once started a
mopar and I drive go carts alot but that's all.
Kyle m
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Hi Tom-
Yeah, actually I'd like to do that sometime- my job is
about 5 min from the Del Memorial Bridge. I'm sure I
could find you pretty quick-
There's a car show here in DE this weekend that I'll
probably be going to as well, at Midway Slots, just
below Dover.
I got to MCC but didn't know
Sorry thought this was directed to me. Disregard.
Jim Brady
'66 Malibu
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Hey Jim
how close are ya to the NJ border. I am only 25
miles SE of Philly, maybe I
could get ya over here for a show sometime. That
front tag is sure getting
some exposure I tell
Anyone ever use the flo-tech headers on a 70 Chevelle smallblock? I've
thought I remember hearing that It is better to get headers specifically for
the chevelle and not the ones that also fit the camaro. Anyone have any
problems with those type? Hedman shows ones for the 64-77chevelle /monte
thats kool, my dad let me drive his Mustang GT with
a 302 and a 5 speed. tough sucker to drive, but i got the hang of it real
quick. the first 2 times i tried to pull out, it stalled on me, and the
3rd time it was tough, and by the 6th time,i was pulling out with no
problem, and then the
Is there any place anyone out there has gotten the poa valve/expansion valve
to reciever drier expansion tube changeover kits at?
Brian Zack
'70 Chevelle Malibu
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The sheet metal itself is about 18 gauge and solid and the stampings are
pretty close to correct. The floor they sell fits several years so there
is a little trimming involved but I would buy another one from them if
I needed one.
As Mark Weber said in a previous post
How I would do it
Anyone running a Vintage air kit on a long water pump 68-72 Big Block
Chevelle? Any pics. The last couple weeks have been brutal(for Ohio). My
black on black car is pretty undriveable during the day. I look like I fell
into a swimming pool after a short cruise. I've installed Vintage Air
Anyone ever use the flo-tech headers on a 70 Chevelle smallblock?
I've thought I remember hearing that It is better to get headers
specifically for the chevelle and not the ones that also fit the
camaro. Anyone have any problems with those type? Hedman shows
ones for the 64-77chevelle
Another option is to get a large C-clamp to compress the
ends. A vice will work as well. Be very careful of the needle
bearings in the caps. It's real easy for one to fall off the rim and into
the bowl and you'll never get it compressed enough to get the snap ring back
in. Frustrating to
Don't feel bad. I finally let my 30 year old son
drive the GR8PMKN a couple of weeks ago and he killed it the first time
too. It takes a while to get use to the clutch release point and how hard
to press the gas. People have problems shifting that aren't used to it as
well. They tend to
Walter,
I'm waiting on a bracket from March to do mine. I've got a long pump in my
67 Chevelle (non-air originally) and put a March pulley kit on it last year.
(See http://www.dalesplace.com/march/march_page_1.htm) Alternator is on the
right (passenger) side. When I decided to go A/C I noticed
Brian,
I got mine, along with new hoses and rebuilt compressor from Old Air
Products, the are on the net.
Bob
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Probably only his caretaker and insurance agent. LOL I saw an episode on My
Classic Car where he took Dennis Gage on a ride in a Stanley Steamer. Jay
has at least one good sized warehouse full of cars and shop equipment.
I'll bet very few people have ever seen all his cars. I'm sure he has
I did a search and they come up, but, it shows oldair.com and it isn't a
good address. Do you have an web address for them by any chance?
Brian Zack
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The
305 was a V-6 six offered in GMC pick-ups, light duty dumps and school
busesfrom 1960 through 1967. The 305 was a big block and was bored out to
351, 371 ... up to a 471 cu. GM also had a 702V-12 which was two 351's
melded together.The 307 V-8 was offered in Chevy's from 1969 through
I
think Oldsmobile also had a 307 in the mid 80's in the cutlass, delta88 and in
the 98's. I think it was just similar to the 305.
Brian Zack'70 Chevelle
Malibu
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I'd bet this is what the guy used!
Sicne you have them in front of you, would you please measure the overall
height and width of this badge?
I want to see if I can use them to modify the side marker badge to custom build
a 454 Malibu badge. :-)
thanks,
John Nasta wrote:
Here's a pic:
Olds had a 307 from 81-88 used in Cutlass Supreme, Delta 88, 98 Regency, Caprice Station Wagons, and some Cadillacs. That engine is good for nothing except a boat anchor, except for the fact that for some unknown reason, it did have a good amount of low end torque. I had one in my 86 Cutlass and
In 68
they still had 283's and 327's, their last year, and they did run until '75.
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I can't say I wouldn't do the same if I had his kind of money.
Well we can dream anyway.
396guy wrote:
Probably only his caretaker and insurance agent. LOL I saw an episode on My
Classic Car where he took Dennis Gage on a ride in a Stanley Steamer. Jay
has at least one good sized warehouse
I agree, but I'd like to grab both
sides and see if I can swing him around a few times first.
As far as Dennis Gage goes, I really wanna cut that queer
mustache off his facebad!
Kelly Jana Hanna
www.hannawoodworks.com
There you go, I knew somebody would know.
"Richard M. Pruett" wrote:
The
305 was a V-6 six offered in GMC pick-ups, light duty dumps and school
buses from 1960 through 1967. The 305 was a big block and was bored out
to 351, 371 ... up to a 471 cu. GM also had a 702 V-12 which was two 351's
Some Chevelles had 307's too didn't they?
Were they as lame as a 305?
Brian Zack wrote:
I
think Oldsmobile also had a 307 in the mid 80's in the cutlass, delta88
and in the 98's. I think it was just similar to the 305.Brian
Zack
'70
Chevelle Malibu
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thanks to all for the info!
Kyle m
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Olds
Olds had a 307 from 81-88 used in
Cutlass Supreme, Delta 88, 98 Regency,
In a message dated 6/27/2002 8:33:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Some Chevelles had 307's too didn't they?
Were they as lame as a 305?
Yes, my 69 has a 307. It's not as bad as the late 70's early 80's 305. It can light up the tires :-). Thats the first thing i did when
www.oldairproducts has a conversion kit. But I believe that it changes the system to
a clutch cycling system. Do a search at www.google.com and you will find many vendors.
rick
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I just recieved this email thought that someone else on the list might be
interested.
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I'm about 15 minutes west of Wilmington, so it wouldn't be too far of a
hike (it'd be closer than our annual trek to Carlisle!).
Jim -69-SS396- H.
On Wed, 26 Jun 2002 23:43:48 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hey Jim
how close are ya to the NJ border. I am only 25 miles SE of
If
your Chevelle had a 307, it's not factory; they weren't
offered!
Yes, my 69 has a 307. It's not as bad as the
late 70's early 80's 305. It can light up the tires :-). Thats the
first thing i did when i started it up in the garage, lil powerbrake
action.Tom
Some Chevelles had 307's too didn't they?
Were they as lame as a 305?
Yes they did and no they weren't...the 307's actually ran well. My G-Mom put over 200k on one from 1971-1990.
Kelly Jana Hanna
www.hannawoodworks.com
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they weren't offered!
yes they were, I have had 2 Chevelles with a 307. The 69 I am currently restoing and a 70 that I sold about 4 years ago. Look up the casting number 3956632 (Passenger car, Chevelle,
I'm afraid you are wrong on that one. My Dad had a 69 el camino, red
with a black vinyl top, that I wish I could get my hands on today. It
had a 307 with a powerglide. The reason that I know for sure that it had
a 307 in it is because I blew his up for him when I was a kid. He really
appreciated
If your Chevelle had a 307, it's not factory; they weren't offered!
Yep they were, better check your sources. I've seen more than a dozen in my timeall factory motors.
Kelly Jana Hanna
www.hannawoodworks.com
I thought they were. I remember seeing some 69 Chevelles in the early 70's
with 307's.
My wife (then girlfriend ) wanted a yellow Chevelle with a 307, but
her dad wouldn't co-sign for a 16 year old.
She had a 65 Impala SS, convertible with a 327.
"Richard M. Pruett" wrote:
If
your Chevelle had
I also have a 350 front marker bezel (1969) in front of me, and it looks
like the 454 would fit right in. 69 front marker bezels are hard to come by
though. The 454 is about 3-3/8 x 5/8.
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I'd bet this is what the guy used!
Sicne you have them in front of you, would
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