Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat

2007-04-03 Thread Malibu
I believe that to be true for bench seat. I know it is for buckets. - Original Message - From: ronnie, a.k.a. rocko To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 9:11 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] bench seat hello, just picked up a split bench seat on

Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark Plug Wire type

2007-04-03 Thread 66chevelless396
I removed the boot and a multi fiber material (looked like a dozen + fiber threads) was crimped over by the metal end of the wire. Leads me to believe it is not a solid wire - sound about right? Krister -- Original message -- From: John [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do they

[Chevelle-list] Starter wiring terminals 72 Chevelle

2007-04-03 Thread Jim Buckingham
I have a new harness, with HEI and three wire alternator from MH. I need to connect the wires to the starter. It looks like there are 3 or 4 terminals on the starter. It looks like the S terminal is closest to the engine and the purple wire goes on that one. The center lug is big and the wire

Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark Plug Wire type

2007-04-03 Thread Malibu
That's right. There's really no need to know how to identify a particular wire as they're all marked when sold. You could get some old wires and cut them open to see what inside if you wanted to know. Here is a good article on wires. http://www.magnecor.com/magnecor1/truth.htm - Original

Re: [Chevelle-list] Starter wiring terminals 72 Chevelle

2007-04-03 Thread Malibu
Check this site out. Scroll to the one you need. http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/11/cc/b2/0900823d8011ccb2.jsp - Original Message - From: Jim Buckingham To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 10:32 AM

[Chevelle-list] Re;Re: Starter wiring terminals 72 Chevelle

2007-04-03 Thread Malibu
They're kind of simple looking. I should have said that. - Original Message - From: Malibu To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Starter wiring terminals 72 Chevelle Check this site out. Scroll

Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat

2007-04-03 Thread ronnie, a.k.a. rocko
thanks for the reply malibu, another lesson, didnt realize buckets there was a difference in the buckets, thats why i like the list, always learning, thanks again Malibu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe that to be true for bench seat. I know it is for

Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat

2007-04-03 Thread Ed Riggins
It¹s true for both bucket and bench seats. ER From: ronnie, a.k.a. rocko [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 13:44:55 -0700 (PDT) To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] bench

Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat

2007-04-03 Thread Matthew Post
on the subject of bench seats.I have one from my '69 in the garage since I'm switching to buckets. The question is, what should I do with it? Is it worth trying to sell it? I'm not sure how I would go about shipping it to someone. Any ideas? I always wanted to clean it up and bring it

Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat

2007-04-03 Thread bad66chevelle454
Dont throw it away! They are getting just as hard, and darn near as expensive as the bucket seats. Shipping, seperate it and box it. Or you could strap it down to half a palette and truck frieght it. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net

Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat

2007-04-03 Thread Matthew Post
Coolyeah, I don't want to toss it. Someone could use it I'm sure. So for shipping, do you mean separate it into pieces? At 02:54 PM 4/3/2007, you wrote: Dont throw it away! They are getting just as hard, and darn near as expensive as the bucket seats. Shipping, seperate it and box it.

[Chevelle-list] big block drive accessories

2007-04-03 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi All.. I'm pretty familiar with SBC's, but I now find myself building a 1970 Chevelle SS with a 454 big block.. The engine right now is just a long block. I need all the brackets and parts to run the engine, including the P.S Pump, Alternator, etc.. Does anyone sell a complete kit for this

Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat

2007-04-03 Thread John Nasta
I think there is a way to separate the two back sections from the base so you can ship it flat. I have never done it though. I need one from a '69 for my El Camino. Quoting Matthew Post [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Coolyeah, I don't want to toss it. Someone could use it I'm sure. So for

[Chevelle-list] Off List - Stripped Spark Plug

2007-04-03 Thread Dennis.McGillis
My son's 2002 Expedition just spit out a spark plug which stripped the threads. There seems to be no room to get drilling or tapping tools at it while in the car. A San Diego dealer wants to remove the aluminum head and either replace it for $3500 or install a helicoil for $800. Does anyone

Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat

2007-04-03 Thread Denny Shewmake
I have a set of four way electric/power seat tracks, motor, wiring, switch etc, complete except for the plastic covers for 68-72 A body bench seat. Cleaned/lubed/tested.. if anyone is interested... Denny _ Need a break? Find

Re: [Chevelle-list] Off List - Stripped Spark Plug

2007-04-03 Thread D.R. Jones
Fairly common problem for the Ford's. No other way to fix same, Ford recommends removing the head as the proper fix. You can buy the fix kit and do it your self without removing the head with the helicoil much cheaper then the $800, but it may not hold. Some Ford service managers will only

Re: [Chevelle-list] big block drive accessories

2007-04-03 Thread Bad66Chevelle454
Dan, You always seem to have something new! You just like fixing them up then sell them? I enjoy working on mine, but like driving it even more! -Tim ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

[Chevelle-list] looking for...

2007-04-03 Thread Dave MacGregor
Hi ...looking for a list member from I think Wash state...partial handle: Z-16 regards, Dave

[Chevelle-list] Injection

2007-04-03 Thread D.R. Jones
Has anyone on the list had any experience with the aftermarket fuel injection systems? Thinking about putting one on my 72 Monte Carlo with the 330hp 350 crate engine. Not sure which one to go with. D.R. Jones

Re: [Chevelle-list] Starter wiring terminals 72 Chevelle

2007-04-03 Thread Bill Vander Werf
The yellow wire ran up to the coil to supply the points ignition with a full 12 volts for starting. It was energized only when the starter was engaged. If you are using HEI ignition you don't want this wire connected. You also want to make sure you don't supply your HEI distributor with power

Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat

2007-04-03 Thread Matthew Post
OK, I'll take a closer look at it and see if it comes apart easily. At 03:16 PM 4/3/2007, John Nasta wrote: I think there is a way to separate the two back sections from the base so you can ship it flat. I have never done it though. I need one from a '69 for my El Camino. Quoting Matthew

Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat

2007-04-03 Thread John Nasta
Thanks. The one in mine is from a 4-door, so it doesn't fold forward, which makes it tough to get into the area behind the seat. Quoting Matthew Post [EMAIL PROTECTED]: OK, I'll take a closer look at it and see if it comes apart easily. At 03:16 PM 4/3/2007, John Nasta wrote: I think

Re: [Chevelle-list] looking for...

2007-04-03 Thread Bad66Chevelle454
Z16ChevelleGuy? ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat

2007-04-03 Thread ed
If it is a split front seat you just remove the plastic piece where the seat folds forward and remove the press on nut and then pull the back of the seat off the peg that sticks out where the nut went on and the whole back piece will lift out from where in pivots in the center. Do the same on

[Chevelle-list] '68 Grille fitment

2007-04-03 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Had the bumpers done by Tri-City Plating and they look like mirrors. Made my old original grille look kinda tacky (scratches,dull, etc), so I bought a NOS grille off of Ebarf. Painted the black in the middle and installed it with the little rivets with the nuts on the end. Started

[Chevelle-list] wiring harness

2007-04-03 Thread ken mabs
I have a 70 malibu that has recently been restored, but i used the original wiring harness. After hooking everything back up the turn directionals, dash lights, fuel pump, dome light, fuel gauge, etc. either short out or stopped working completely. Should I try and rebuild the harness myself

Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat

2007-04-03 Thread Matthew Post
It is a split bench. Thanks for the info. I'll check it out tonight. At 04:06 PM 4/3/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If it is a split front seat you just remove the plastic piece where the seat folds forward and remove the press on nut and then pull the back of the seat off the peg that

Re: [Chevelle-list] big block drive accessories

2007-04-03 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I hate driving. I remember when I first got my license how much I loved to drive. Hell, I'd drive to the corner store, which was literally 3 houses down. Nowadays, I loathe getting behind the wheel. Dan McIntosh 90'd out 1983 Fleetwood Coupe Street Metal Fabrications

Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat

2007-04-03 Thread Mike Holleman
Matt, I made one into a nice couch that sits by the pool table. As of right now, I have three. One from a 64 and two 65s. Mike - Original Message - From: Matthew Post To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] bench seat

Re: [Chevelle-list] wiring harness

2007-04-03 Thread Daniel Solomon
Ken, Check your grounds. Had a similar problem when I put mine together. Make sure that there is no paint where the dash harness connects to the dash frame and also make sure that the dash frame is fee of paint where it mounts to the body. If your not sure, try jumping the harness ground to

Re: [Chevelle-list] wiring harness

2007-04-03 Thread Denny Shewmake
I ran into simular problems when I replaced my wiring harness. Trouble turned out to be a bent tab on the ignition switch connector (the one on top on the column under the dash). A tab was pushed up (or down) and not making connection. Caused wired stuff.. Unless you can see physical

Re: [Chevelle-list] wiring harness

2007-04-03 Thread Rick Schaefer
What is your definition of short out . Off the top of my head, those items are not on one fused circuit. I'd recheck for correct connections behind the dash and look for wires that are crushed between say the dash panel frame. If more than 1 fuse blows, I'd replace one at a time see

Re: [Chevelle-list] looking for...

2007-04-03 Thread SSmalibu72
Dave, I believe you are looking for Larry, his e-mail address is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] DougCarlisle, PA 72 SS/Malibu Aces# 4897 http://hometown.aol.com/ssmalibu72 ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Re: [Chevelle-list] looking for...

2007-04-03 Thread Dave MacGregor
thanks Doug...

Re: [Chevelle-list] '68 Grille fitment

2007-04-03 Thread hauge3
Seems Like I had the same problem last year before I took off To Chevellabration 06, If I remember correctly, I asked for some help on replacing my grill on my '68, someone told to me all I had to do was to get a drill because it was that easy !! My brackets did bend slightly to adjust for

Re: [Chevelle-list] wiring harness

2007-04-03 Thread Devin
Ken- If you’re thinking replacement, I can give you my experiences. I bought a kit from Painless, that was very involved to install. My original dash wiring had been “worked on” by every monkey with a pair of pliers since it was new. I went with the Painless kit because I have full aftermarket

Re: [Chevelle-list] big block drive accessories

2007-04-03 Thread Devin
Dan- Last I knew you could go down to your local GM dealer and buy all the pulleys and brackets for a 76 ¾ ton 454 truck as a package for a reasonable price. They’ll likely be painted black stamped steel, but it should work just as well as all the shiny expensive aftermarket stuff. Devin