Re: [Chevelle-list] Will it live again?

[timothy mcguire]

hey t, in june the pleasonton swap meet would be a good place to start your 
little project. at the fairgrounds.  later, tim

From: "Thomas Ringlein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: [Chevelle-list] Will it live again?
Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 15:29:23 +0200

Folks-

I have spouted off a few times about how I am going to "finally" get my
project started when I return from overseas.  In keeping with my promise,
and my timely return in a few weeks, I need to start making a checklist to
get the old beast fired again after 7 years dormant.  I know every project
is different, but is there a good list of things to look for before you 
fire
up your project and hit the road for a new home?  Can anyone help me out?

A few specifics - may help.
72 Chevelle - 350/TH350 combo (tranny with horseshoe floor shifter)
Drum brakes (non-power) on all 4 corners
Car is 100% complete - full engine/tranny/exhaust/etc.
Holley 4150 650CFM Vac Sec carb with electric choke kit
Mallory Comp 9000 billet distributor/coil setup with Accel 8.8mm wires
Everything else pretty much standard 72 Chevelle "on a budget," daily 
driver
in college fare
Car ran like a champ when I parked it in 1999 for the last time.

Things I have already figured out:
Tires are shot - need some junkyard jewels to get me to Fresno (new tires
for the Z28 rims will not fit the 17" rims I have lined up).
Carb needs the squirrel $hi* blown out of it.  Will a 350 burn squirrel
$hi*?
Need to procure a battery - probably from my brothers 72 Camaro in the barn
Doubt the radiator has any fluid in it anymore - need to flush/fill/check
for holes (and squirrels)
Change fluids (engine/tranny)
Check fluid level in differential (which is in desperate need of a
ring/pinion/etc.)

I want to head to my Dad's house on a Friday in June (which Friday???) with
a bag of parts and a toolbox, and drive home on Sunday.  Anything I am
forgetting?

FYI - the drive will be about 160 miles, mostly interstate (Hwy 99 from
Stockton to Fresno).  Any help you all could provide would be great.

Oh - in case you are still reading - here is my favorite..

FORD = F*#ked Over, Rebuilt Dodge

Cheers-
T Ringlein
Ramstein Germany - soon from Clovis California
72 Chevelle (in shambles)