Herb, I checked out your web page.....YOU ROCK DUDE!!!! and that is coming from a 43
year old! I'm going to get my wife to look at your web page! :)
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> From: "Herb Lumpp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: 2004/08/02 Mon PM 06:51:02 EDT
> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: RE: Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do?
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> It sounds to me like you want to have some fun with it or you wouldn't be
> drooling when you think about the 327 and looking for Rustang GTs! If
> you've ever looked at my web page, I'm sure you know what I'm going to
> suggest... build the 327, have as much fun with it as you can (life is
> short) and if you have a boat, use that 307 to anchor a mooring bouy!
>
> Herb Lumpp
> http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm
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> So what do you think about rebuilding a 307 engine? I have a 327/275hp out
> of a 68 Caprice. It is complete from the original carb. to the oil pan. (it
> needs rebuilt) I'm 43 and I'm trying to look at this in a practical way BUT
> some times we need that afternoon kick in the pants trip down the
> interstate......(looking for Mustang GT) and a 307/powerglide just doesn't
> do that.....Maybe I just need to grow out of it and keep it stock? All it
> really needs is valve seals and a little freshening up. That
> powerglide....it whines and it is like running 70MPH in second gear.
> Thanks for your input.
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> > From: Krister Meister <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date: 2004/08/02 Mon PM 05:30:10 EDT
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> > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do?
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> > Personally there's something to say about a restoration having the numbers
> > matching engine, trans and rear end. There are guys who are glad just to
> > have the "correct engine and trans". If you are trying to keep an
> > authentic restoration then rebuild the 307/Powerglide. If it doesn't
> > matter to you then go to the 350/350 Turbo for some more hype, but by all
> > means keep the original engine and trans. for a future numbers matching
> > need scenario. My wife hates the 4 spd in our '66 SS and gave her
> > permission to put an automatic if something were to happen to me,
> > contingent that she keeps the 4 spd with the car.
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> > Krister Meister
> > Bloomingdale, IL
> > '66 SS #'s
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> > I have a 70 Chevelle convertible. I'm wondering what to do as far as a
> > restoration goes. Should I rebuild my numbers matching 307/powerglide
> > (OOOOOOOOO) or set it to the side and build a 350/350 turbo and put in
> > it????? Any thoughts? The car is really clean and dependable but with
> > 116,000 miles the 307 is getting tired. What should I spend the money
> > on??????
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