[Chevelle-List] voltage regulator and front wire harness question

2001-07-24 Thread J. Brady
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hello all, My '66 is coming along well, and basically the last thing I need to do to get her road-ready is to fix a charging problem I'm having (from reading prior posts,

Re: [Chevelle-List] 1-wire alternator conversion question

2001-07-30 Thread J. Brady
that was there when I got it. If I can find it, I'll post the CarQuest part#. jerry 7/27/01 12:09:51 PM, J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I think I missed out

[Chevelle-List] 1 wire alternator question (sorry!!!)

2001-07-30 Thread J. Brady
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hello all, I'm sorry to keep bringing this topic up, but I'd like to try the setup tonite on my '66 and want to have all my ducks in a row... I have an extra alternator

[Chevelle-List] It's CHARGIN'!!! It's CHARGIN'!!!!

2001-08-07 Thread J. Brady
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Thanks to all who helped me with my alternator woes on my '66!! Today I went to a specialty alternator/starter shop and got the Transpro voltage regulator needed for the

[Chevelle-List] anybody have a pulley for a power steering pump?

2001-08-08 Thread J. Brady
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Or can you recommend where I can get one locally? Thx, Jim '66 Malibu __ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as

Re: [Chevelle-List] anybody have a pulley for a power steering pump?

2001-08-08 Thread J. Brady
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Sorry about that, didn't know how many details were needed- It's for a 283 V8 2-bbl --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: can you be more specific as to which pulley for the

[Chevelle-List] '66 driver door needed, East Coast preferred-

2001-10-29 Thread J. Brady
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I am in need of a driver door with no rot (some surface rust OK)- Please advise if you have one available. I am on the East Coast and would prefer to pick it up- Thanks,

[Chevelle-List] request for help from members in Maryland

2002-06-12 Thread J. Brady
If you are within driving distance of Elkton, MD, and would be able to help a fellow member/enthusiast get their car back on the road, please email me directly. Thanks in advance, Jim Brady '66 Malibu __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner

Re: [Chevelle-List] hello???

2002-06-12 Thread J. Brady
Actually, I'm glad you wrote in- because now I know my subscription request went through! Jim Brady '66 Malibu --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hey, wheres all the chit-chat today??? __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA

[Chevelle-List] how do I manually turn crank on 327?

2002-06-12 Thread J. Brady
A 327 I just bought has no bolt in the center of the crank I can put a wrench on to manually turn the crank over. Any suggestions? PS Man I wish you guys were all my neighbors.. Jim '66 Malibu __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002

Re: [Chevelle-List] how do I manually turn crank on 327?

2002-06-13 Thread J. Brady
That's the funny thing... The casting # is for '67 (3903352), but the engine stamp on the front reads for a '65 327(TO113EA). It's very odd. Jim --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What year block? I think only the early blocks weren't drilled in the crank. 65 and older?

Re: [Chevelle-List] MCC show

2002-06-27 Thread J. Brady
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

Re: [Chevelle-List] MCC show

2002-06-27 Thread J. Brady
Sorry thought this was directed to me. Disregard. Jim Brady '66 Malibu --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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

[Chevelle-List] Where can I rent an engine hoist in DE?

2002-07-11 Thread J. Brady
Anyone know in the DE/PA area where I can rent an engine hoist? Also, this may be a dumb question, but is this the piece of equipment also referred to as a cherry picker? Thx, Jim '66 Malibu __ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial -

[Chevelle-List] steps for tuning motor?

2002-07-15 Thread J. Brady
Hi all, I'm getting ready to put a used 327 in my car- I need to put the heads back on, put the intake back on, and drop the distributor back in.. All of the parts are the original ones (save the intake), and the person had the heads off to have a valve job done on them.. Once I have the motor

[Chevelle-List] help with driver door alignment

2002-08-19 Thread J. Brady
I sent an email regarding the above subject but found out recently I was removed from the subscription list.. If anyone got the email and replied to it, pls forward to me. Thanks. Jim '66 Malibu __ Do You Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search Thousands of New

[Chevelle-List] best 327 recipe?

2002-08-19 Thread J. Brady
I'm getting ready to put a 327 back together for my '66 that came stock with camel hump heads and 4 bbl car, and is a '67 motor. If I remember correctly, there was a 210 horse 327, 275 horse 327, and a 325 horse 327 that year ('67). The pistons in the motor have the 2 quarter-size punches in

[Chevelle-List] 327 cam question (nothing complex)

2003-01-15 Thread J. Brady
Hey all, I have a '67 275-hp 327 I'm desperately trying to get back together by Spring, and have a question about the cam and lifters. Let me start off by saying I know NOTHING about cams. I know how to replace them, but that's it. I need to get a new one for this motor, and wanted to know if

[Chevelle-List] carb check needed

2003-01-15 Thread J. Brady
Hi all, I have a Holley 4-barrel carb that was given to me to use on my 327. I need to have it tested, but don't know anyone locally who could assist me with this. I know this request is going out on a limb here, but to be honest I would rather have one of you guys check it out than take it to

[Chevelle-List] Comp or Crane Cam?

2003-01-16 Thread J. Brady
Well gang, After alot of great input, I'm a step away from ordering the cam for my motor- I'm down to 2 cams, one by Crane and the other by Comp Cams.. Does anyone prefer one over the other? Heard any horror stories? Anything I should look out for? Again, thanx to all who contributed info to

Re: [Chevelle-List] Comp or Crane Cam?

2003-01-16 Thread J. Brady
Is it better to have the 110 separation or the 112? Again, that is detail that I am unfamiliar with.. Thanks, Jim --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doublecheck the specs of the cams...IIRC Comp likes to use a 110 lobe separation angle while Crane uses 112. Brad O. After alot of great

RE: [Chevelle-List] Comp or Crane Cam?

2003-01-18 Thread J. Brady
Hi Brian, To help save anyone in here from speaking their mind 2x in the same week on this topic, for my 327 I was told that the Powermax cam that I'm getting will NOT need a new converter, but it was recommended to me to get the matching springs and retainers. I will be ordering mine in the

Re: [Chevelle-List] Comp or Crane Cam?

2003-01-18 Thread J. Brady
While you are doing this, are you able to replace the valve seats as well? I am doing this on a set of heads that are off of the motor. I'm just asking b/c of how alot of people say that you should have hardened valve seats installed if you are going to run on today's gas.. Jim '66 Chevelle

Re: [Chevelle-List] New GTO pics - what has happened to our beloved A-body cousin?

2003-01-21 Thread J. Brady
At least Chrysler brought back the famous Hemi in a truck..8^[ Jim '66 Malibu --- K. Kaya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/index.asp?id=10110 How would we all feel if the General did this to us Chevelle owners? Kurt Œ64 Chevelle Malibu convt. In resto

[Chevelle-List] 327 oil breather question

2003-01-24 Thread J. Brady
I have a small glitch I would like to try to work around if possible- my 327 is from '67, and has an oil breather that is mounted under the intake manifold, over the cam. I don't have the original intake, and am using one from a '68 327. I don't have the heads on the motor yet, so I haven't

Re: [Chevelle-List] my wife crashed my elco

2003-01-24 Thread J. Brady
Did she ask the infamous question all wives ask: You're not mad at me, are you? 8^] Jim '66 Malibu --- jason pollock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: against my better judgement i let my wife drive my el camino to a doctors appointment.her volvo was in the shop.when she got it home t the

[Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy

2003-01-24 Thread J. Brady
Dunno if anyone saw or not, but there's a great article in the latest Super Chevy mag of a his and her's '66 Malibu/El Camino combo. If you don't subscribe, get to a local bookstore and pick up a copy! Jim '66 Malibu www.secondstardesigns.com __

Re: [Chevelle-List] my wife crashed my elco

2003-01-24 Thread J. Brady
. both the tailgate and bumper were perfect.excuse me while i go cry in my cornflakes. jason pollock On Friday, January 24, 2003, at 07:52 AM, J. Brady wrote: Did she ask the infamous question all wives ask: You're not mad at me, are you? 8^] Jim '66 Malibu

Re: [Chevelle-List] my wife crashed my elco

2003-01-24 Thread J. Brady
Wow, didn't look at it that way.. Maybe I should let my wife take my '66 for a spin- Jim '66 Malibu (under construction) --- K. Kaya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From where I sit, you've got a chip you can cash in for something really nice... a trip to a Super Chevy or ACES show in the

RE: [Chevelle-List] 327 oil breather question

2003-01-24 Thread J. Brady
/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 7:36 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject

[Chevelle-List] did I break it??

2003-01-27 Thread J. Brady
I'm hoping for some words of comfort here, but yesterday I had to run out to the garage to get some tools, and when walking by my 327 heads, I accidentally knocked one over. I had them standing on end on the floor, so it simply tipped over and fell on the side where the springs and studs are. I

Re: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy

2003-01-27 Thread J. Brady
1966 El Camino ACES 3509, MCC 528 http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - Original Message - From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 7:56 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy Dunno if anyone saw

[Chevelle-List] Holley 4160 carb rebuild question

2003-01-27 Thread J. Brady
Hey all, Don't know how many of you have done this before, but I have a Holley 4160 600CFM carb I'm rebuilding for my 327. I got the rebuild kit for it, part #37-720, and I have not yet opened it, but- in some of the rebuild info I have (I've gotten several sources from the web, plus bought a

[Chevelle-List] Holley 4160 carb rebuild question

2003-01-27 Thread J. Brady
Hey all, Don't know how many of you have done this before, but I have a Holley 4160 600CFM carb I'm rebuilding for my 327. I got the rebuild kit for it, part #37-720, and I have not yet opened it, but- in some of the rebuild info I have (I've gotten several sources from the web, plus bought a

Re: [Chevelle-List] His and Her's '66's in Super Chevy

2003-01-27 Thread J. Brady
Yeah and idiot me believed him.. It's April 2K3 Herb, sorry 'bout that.. Jim '66 Malibu --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: lol thats what Dale saiy's too KenD __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now.

Re: [Chevelle-List] Test starting engine

2003-01-28 Thread J. Brady
When I first got my '66 home, it had no trunk, so I had to pull the tank to do welding back there- While I had no tank, I was able to roll the car out in the driveway, put a gas can under the front with rubber fuel line in it, hook it up in place of the metal line running up the body, and I had

Re: [Chevelle-List] More firewwall ?

2003-01-29 Thread J. Brady
Speaking of firewall, can someone tell me what people use to make it look like chrome/reflective? Is it polished aluminum? clear coated steel? Also, where can I buy it from? Thanks, Jim '66 Malibu --- Dave Corgill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 10:12 AM 01/29/2003 -0500, you wrote: Thanks

[Chevelle-List] Carb Float Question

2003-01-29 Thread J. Brady
Hey gang, I am in the process of rebuilding a Holley 4160 carb, and had a question about the floats. The one in the primary bowl is free to move up and down, and supported by the spring, but the one in the secondary is not. I was just wondering, is the float in the second bowl supposed to be as

[Chevelle-List] Bad News On Heads... HELP.

2003-01-30 Thread J. Brady
Well gang, As recommended by some of the wise men here, I dropped my 327 double-hump heads off for a magnaflux before beginning to install them on my motor. I bought them used and have never used them- The guy called today and said they have no cracks (good news) BUT he said they need new

Re: [Chevelle-List] Bad News On Heads... HELP.

2003-02-01 Thread J. Brady
to vortech heads or are willing to take a step down in performance with a differnt head. The cheapest way to go is probably have them done. mikey - Original Message - From: J. Brady Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 1:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle

[Chevelle-List] Roller Rocker Suggestions?

2003-02-01 Thread J. Brady
Well gang, Again I come looking to extract some of your expertise 8^] It has been recommended to me by the shop guy who just redid my heads (WAHOOO!) to pick up a set of roller rockers for them. I was looking at the Crane Aluminum ones that are sold at Jegs, but didn't know if anyone had

[Chevelle-List] Mentioning Classic Pickup For Sale For Family Friend

2003-02-02 Thread J. Brady
Hey gang, I know that some of you out there have to know SOMEONE who loves those blasted F**DS, so for those of you who do I wanted to mention this.. A friend of the family is selling his classic pickup, which you can check out here- http://www.secondstardesigns.com/55_ford/index.htm Thanks to

RE: [Chevelle-List] Mentioning Classic Pickup For Sale For Family Friend

2003-02-03 Thread J. Brady
LOL I had to be schooled too.. When I was first given the pic, I said What the Hell is that? 8^] Jim '66 Malibu --- Richard M. Pruett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: F@rd makes a pickup? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of J. Brady

[Chevelle-List] For You '67 Boo Enthusiasts

2003-02-05 Thread J. Brady
For Parts: 1967 Malibu body, 4 DR, $100. Call 302-875-0563. No calls after 9pm. Jim '66 Malibu __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

[Chevelle-List] Another local ad.

2003-02-05 Thread J. Brady
Chevy Small Block Heads, 300HP, just redone, fresh, $500 Call 302-629-0357 Jim '66 Malibu __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com - To

[Chevelle-List] '71 Chevelle For Sale.

2003-02-05 Thread J. Brady
1971 Chevelle, parts car 307 V8, AT, $500. Call 410-643-4582 Jim '66 Malibu __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com - To Unsubscribe

[Chevelle-List] '66 Passenger Skin For Sale

2003-02-05 Thread J. Brady
I have to sell some extra parts I have to pay for all I just bought for my motor, so I wanted to offer up a passenger quarter skin I have for my '66. It's not the replacement that goes all the way to the roof of the car, it stops above the main crease of the side. It will need to be blasted to

[Chevelle-List] car parts for star wars

2003-02-07 Thread J. Brady
Hey gang, Just wanted to let you know that including my hobby of Chevelles, I also collect old Star Wars toys- If anyone has any lying around in their attics or basements, and would like to swap them for some car parts, lemme know! I'll get a list together if anyone is interested. I can also

[Chevelle-List] Selling The Following Parts, '66 and other

2003-02-09 Thread J. Brady
Email me directly if interested... 1. Chevy 4-bbl intake manifold casting # 3873468 -been sandblasted and painted $60 OBO 2. pair of '67-'68 307/327 heads, casting # 3917290 -I have never used them, prob need rebuild $125 OBO 3. 327 forged steel crank, casting #3782680 -small journal, 3.25

[Chevelle-List] Block Decked- How can I tell how much?

2003-02-10 Thread J. Brady
Due to some recent discoveries, I may need to use an alternate block for my car. The original owner told me that the block had been decked at one point. Is there any way I can measure myself to find out how much it has been decked if at all? I read somewhere that sometimes the engine stamp on

Re: [Chevelle-List] Block Decked- How can I tell how much?

2003-02-10 Thread J. Brady
. !! ( bottom 0 meaning ifyou look in the intake bolt hole the head hole is not Concentric but lowered .. Wayne ACES #1556 TCG #186 - Original Message - From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 10:54 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Block Decked

[Chevelle-List] Feel The Quake?

2003-02-10 Thread J. Brady
If anyone is interested in playing Quake III tonite or any nite, email me with an IP and a time and I'll try my best to be there.. I have alot of catching up to do.8^] FETT __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up

[Chevelle-List] OOPS on Feel The Quake email

2003-02-10 Thread J. Brady
You all are welcome to contact me regarding that email if you're into PC gaming, but sorry I sent it to the list on accident. Jim '66 Malibu __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

[Chevelle-List] Re: Feel The Quake?

2003-02-10 Thread J. Brady
Alright Jimbo, let's doo dis... Is it going to be a prob for you that I'm on cable modem now? --- Jim Fister [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, so tell me when you are ready so when I dial in I can find out my address... - Original Message - From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [Chevelle-List] Build Sheets for Sale on Ebay... whats your opinion??

2003-02-10 Thread J. Brady
Yeah, people are really getting devilish these days I'm afraid.. 8^[ Jim '66 Malibu --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think this really sucks that guys are putting original buildsheets on ebay... what a way to make a buck. I can see guys tearing into the cars, finding the build

Re: [Chevelle-List] 101 Things about Muscle Cars

2003-02-13 Thread J. Brady
I would also, if possible- Jim '66 Malibu --- Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to have a copy of that article also if it isn't too much trouble. Thanks, Don - I'll try to scan it and send it tomorrow. Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/12 9:29 PM I

[Chevelle-List] Preferred Pistons?

2003-02-21 Thread J. Brady
Well, I am now in need of pistons for my 327. It needs to be bored .030 over. Anyone have any recommendations? Also, were the factory pistons for this motor cast or forged? Thanks, Jim '66 Malibu __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms,

[Chevelle-List] Atlantic City Car Show

2003-02-23 Thread J. Brady
For anyone interested, I have a bunch of pics from yesterday's car show in Atlantic City, NJ. Jim '66 Malibu __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/

Re: [Chevelle-List] Atlantic City Car Show

2003-02-23 Thread J. Brady
Why didn't you wave?? (kidding) Jim '66 Malibu --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/23/2003 9:08:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jim I really like to see them Craig - Original Message - From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Chevelle-List] compression confusion please help if you can

2003-02-26 Thread J. Brady
Gang, My '67 327 had to be bored .030 over, and now I will be needing to get new pistons for the block. After checking my trusty Chilton manual, it shows that the only differences between the 325HP 327 and the 275HP 327 (mine) for that year were the compression and the timing. If, when

[Chevelle-List] Rod Custom/Custom Rodder Back Issue question

2003-03-02 Thread J. Brady
Hey gang, I'm trying to track down an issue of either Rod Custom or Custom Rodder for a relative from the late '60's or early '70's. It has a red Dodge Coupe on the front, either a 1932 or 34, and wondered if anyone collected or kept copies of these mags back that far. Please let me know if

[Chevelle-List] parts for '69 Chevelle

2003-03-03 Thread J. Brady
FOR SALE - 1969 Chevelle complete front clip , hood, fenders, grill bumper, no rust , BRO, Sandy, N. Tonawanda, NY 14120, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2/27/03 __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/

RE: [Chevelle-List] Header Question

2003-03-03 Thread J. Brady
I went with Hooker Comp's on my '66 and they bolted right up with no issues. FYI- Jim '66 Malibu --- Brad Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 68290 sounds like what I have on my '67. I'm not 100% positive, but I really think they are the ones I have. I had them installed last year, and

[Chevelle-List] NMCA event this weekend, Cecil Dragway

2003-06-06 Thread J. Brady
If anyone is planning on going to this tomorrow (Sat), Matt will be meeting up with me at my house around 9:30-10AM. Anyone is welcome to catch up with us there as well (just no F*RD lovers please thank you. 8^] ) If you want to meet up with us, email me offline for directions to my house

Re: [Chevelle-List] Off-Topic - new car designs

2003-06-07 Thread J. Brady
Last I saw, the GTO was nothing more than a Grand Am w/GTO badges on it.. 8^[ I just can't understand how domestic car producers ruled the world in muscle and sports car design for 30 years, and now they can't even design one car that meets the old criteria successfully (save the 'Vette, Viper,

Re: [Chevelle-List] HAGERTY TURNED ME DOWN.

2003-05-27 Thread J. Brady
or just the fact that it had a cage? I am very curious to know. Bob Hiller - Original Message - From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 11:20 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] HAGERTY TURNED ME DOWN. The friends over at Hagerty turned my car

[Chevelle-List] front end info needed

2003-05-27 Thread J. Brady
Today is not my day 8^[ On top of my insurance woes w/Hagerty, I dropped off the car at the local shop for a front end alignment and 2 new tires. The mechanic called and said that the car needs a centerlink, pitman arm, idler arm, inner and outer tie rods and sleeves.. I looked in my

[Chevelle-List] question about center links

2003-05-27 Thread J. Brady
Do centerlinks really need to be replaced?? I have looked at about 5 diff front-end rebuild kits, and none of them include the center link. I find it odd that the guy at the shop told me today that mine would need to be replaced- If they always needed to be replaced, wouldn't they be part of

RE: [Chevelle-List] front end info needed THANK YOU

2003-05-27 Thread J. Brady
Thanks to all who contributed to this question and the center link one- I could just feel myself getting raked over the coals on this one by the shop, and with the parts and labor teetering around the 500 mark, I figured I better check first with the true experts (you guys). I know I already

[Chevelle-List] Re: Auto Zone

2003-05-28 Thread J. Brady
Aren't they owned by Pep Girls now? I thought I had read that somewhere, and noticed that recently the quality of the one here dropped drastically. Good ole Pep Girls... Jim '66 Malibu --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dale, Anyone that would purchase a part from AutoZone would let their

Re: [Chevelle-List] Easy Guide To Front end Replacement.

2003-05-28 Thread J. Brady
Thanks Rocky! --- rocky hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With all the talk about about front end replacements, here is a link from the web page of the man that started this mailing list. they are very easy step by step instructions on how to re-do the front end on a 66, it's good stuff to

[Chevelle-List] NMCA Event At Cecil Dragway

2003-05-29 Thread J. Brady
Anyone planning on attending this? It is June 7th and 8th. There will also be a cruise nite at the local Walmart that Saturday (7th). Hopefully the rain will spare us motorheads here for one freakin' day. Jim '66 Malibu PS: I don't have alot of info on what will be featured at the event, but

[Chevelle-List] dumb question about carbs

2003-05-29 Thread J. Brady
I should know this by now, but I don't 8^[ To make the air fuel mixture more lean on my Edelbrock performer 600, do I turn the screws clockwise or counter-clockwise? My guess is the latter, but I wanted to double-check. Thanks, Jim '66 Malibu __ Do you

RE: [Chevelle-List] dumb question about carbs

2003-05-29 Thread J. Brady
Thank you, John. Guess I won't be getting that mechanic's trophy just yet...8^[ Jim '66 Malibu --- John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Turning clockwise = less fuel (leaner). John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J

Re: [Chevelle-List] NMCA Event At Cecil Dragway

2003-05-29 Thread J. Brady
Myself and Matt Wooliever (from this list) are planning on attending- If anyone wants to meet up with us, feel free! I can probably go both days, don't know about Matt. Jim '66 Malibu --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/28/2003 5:00:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL

RE: [Chevelle-List] dumb question about carbs

2003-05-29 Thread J. Brady
Hmm looks like I stumbled across an interesting debate here- Now I'm confused 8^] Jim '66 Malibu --- Dale McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would have thought counterclockwise as well since that lets more air in which will lean the mixture. (?) Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709

RE: [Chevelle-List] dumb question about carbs

2003-05-29 Thread J. Brady
- From: J. Brady [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 3:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] dumb question about carbs I should know this by now, but I don't 8^[ To make the air fuel mixture more lean on my Edelbrock performer 600

[Chevelle-List] front-end part info for '66 owners (I guess you others can read too lol)

2003-05-29 Thread J. Brady
OK gang, I ordered my front-end rebuild parts today, and wanted to share my findings to help others. I didn't get a full-blown kit, b/c on my car I have already done the upper and lower ball joints, control arm bushings, support arm bushings, and end link bushings (all bushings were from Energy

RE: [Chevelle-List] dumb question about carbs

2003-05-29 Thread J. Brady
Counterclockwise. Brian Zack '70 Chevelle Malibu mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: J. Brady [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 3:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] dumb question about carbs

[Chevelle-List] male seat belt part needed

2003-05-29 Thread J. Brady
To those of you who have overflowing piles of parts lying around like me, I'm wondering if you could help me with a male seat belt part for my '66? It needs to be black, and if you have one from '66 that would be great, but at this point I'd just be happy with a black one that works with my

Re: [Chevelle-List] NMCA Event At Cecil Dragway

2003-05-30 Thread J. Brady
No, I'll be the guy driving every person around me crazy asking how do I questions.. LOL. Jim '66 Malibu --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim will be the guy staring at his carb and mumbling to himself... ;^) Brad O. Myself and Matt Wooliever (from this list) are planning on attending-

Re: [Chevelle-List] Re: horn button wiring

2003-05-31 Thread J. Brady
I've actually been hoping to see someone reply to you Dan, b/c my horn's busted and I want to know how to fix it 8^] Jim '66 Malibu --- Dan McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: anyone?? Dan McIntosh Bagged 64 Impala SS http://www.alloldchevy.com - Original Message - From:

[Chevelle-List] pitman arm/power steering nut

2003-05-31 Thread J. Brady
I am trying to get the pitman arm off and this HUGE nut is being uncooperative. What size is it, anyone know off hand? It's too big for a 1 1/4, too small for a 1 1/2 socket. Do I need a 1 3/8 socket?? Don't remember seeing that size at the store. Jim '66 Malibu

Re: [Chevelle-List] pitman arm/power steering nut

2003-06-01 Thread J. Brady
That's the one! I just got back from buying one at the store. Thanks, Jim '66 Malibu --- rocky hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went and checked with my 3/4 in drive socket set, the 1 1/4 was to small, the one that fit was 1 5/16 hope that helps. Rocky --- J. Brady [EMAIL

RE: [Chevelle-List] pitman arm/power steering nut

2003-06-01 Thread J. Brady
It slices, it dices.. Can remove a pitman arm yet still slice through this tomato!! *Sorry* Well fellow bowtie fans, the car is now complete with a new front end! 8^] Thanks to all for your input on this question. Now, can anyone tell me where I can buy a tool to shut the friggin' rain

RE: [Chevelle-List] pitman arm/power steering nut

2003-06-01 Thread J. Brady
it done, but it took all day and was not all that fun. -Brad- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 12:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] pitman arm/power

Re: [Chevelle-List] pitman arm/power steering nut

2003-06-01 Thread J. Brady
Don't have one- --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/31/03 3:58:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jim, Did you try an impact gun? Brad, The tool I finally broke down and bought ran me $14.99 at Auto Zone. About 5 turns and the thing

[Chevelle-List] Info on NMCA event at Cecil Dragway

2003-06-02 Thread J. Brady
Here's some info on the event coming up next weekend: http://www.nmca-racing.com/showarticle.php?s=threadid=1379 Jim '66 Malibu __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com

[Chevelle-List] offset A-arms?

2003-06-03 Thread J. Brady
Well, here's my issue for the day 8^] I got the car back to the shop today after rebuilding the front end over the weekend, and the mechanic just called with the following updates.. He asked if I'd changed the springs on the car, and I told him yep all the way around. I used hi-lift springs

Re: [Chevelle-List] offset A-arms?

2003-06-03 Thread J. Brady
Thanks for the info Bill- --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim Yep, back in the 70's that was the rage. I did the same thing. I did work at a front end shop for awhile and when you jack it up you change the geometry and mess up the stock settings. If you get it really high, it's hard to

Re: [Chevelle-List] Rich Edelbrock Carb

2003-06-03 Thread J. Brady
Hi Tom, I have the 1406 carb (electric choke) running on my stock manifold, and out of the box mine was running rich as well. You could really smell the gas exhaust. The default setting for mine was the screws were angled at approx 1:00, so I turned them CLOCKWISE to 3:00 and now it seems to be

RE: [Chevelle-List] offset A-arms?

2003-06-03 Thread J. Brady
PROTECTED] Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 1:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] offset A-arms? Well, here's my issue for the day 8^] I got the car back to the shop today after rebuilding the front end over the weekend, and the mechanic just called

Re: [Chevelle-List] harmonic balancer

2003-06-03 Thread J. Brady
You don't question an order, you just DO IT. 8^] Jim '66 Malibu --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK Sarge I want to meet these 2 guys who lifted your motor out..and how in the hell did you get them in the engine compartment? Unless they were Corporals just obeying orders !!! Bill

Re: [Chevelle-List] Frame

2003-06-04 Thread J. Brady
Damn you guys are good.. (yes I'm serious) Jim '66 Malibu --- Trooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rich, I've used POR-15 on two frames. Sprayed it on (nasty stuff use respirator) blasted frames. It took a little over a quart for each frame. I top coated with Chassis Black (1.5 quarts also)

Fwd: [Chevelle-List] male seat belt part needed

2003-06-04 Thread J. Brady
I'm still in need of one of these if anyone can help- Thanks, Jim '66 Malibu __ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search.yahoo.com---BeginMessage--- To those of you who have overflowing piles of parts lying around like me, I'm

Re: [Chevelle-List] Frame

2003-06-04 Thread J. Brady
The thing that really worries me is, after 6 years I FINALLY get my car back together, and now you guys are tempting me to tear it back down to do this process. CURSE YOU ALL HAVE YOU NO SOUL??!! 8^] Jim '66 Malibu --- Dan McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: wow... 3 years holy poop

[Chevelle-List] '67 parts in DE

2003-06-05 Thread J. Brady
Saw this in the local paper: ORIG. GM BODY; parts only for 1967 Chevy Malibu Conv., both doors, rear bumper, Lovered hood, $600 firm for all. Call after 7pm, 302-875-1704. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM).

RE: [Chevelle-List] pitman arm/power steering nut

2003-05-31 Thread J. Brady
Impala SS http://www.alloldchevy.com - Original Message - From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 8:38 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] pitman arm/power steering nut I am trying to get the pitman arm off and this HUGE nut

[Chevelle-List] question about air/fuel mixture

2003-06-09 Thread J. Brady
Hello all- If your mixture is too lean, what would probably be the most common result? Would the engine start missing? I had adjusted mine a few weeks ago as some of you might remember, and when running my car yesterday my engine was starting to miss a bit- I wondered if this could be

[Chevelle-List] is it the coil?

2003-06-09 Thread J. Brady
Can anyone provide me with some symptoms if the HEI coil is going bad? Tonite, to solve my prob of my car running crappy, I figured I'd start with the obvious and change my plugs. Yesterday I put new wires on it, and after changing the plugs, the car will barely stay running at the current idle

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