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From: Thomas Ringlein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Apr 15, 2006 9:29 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Will it live again?
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 Dads 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)
