Re: [Chevelle-list] Update!

2008-01-07 Thread dansolomon
Nice work. Do you know the history on this car? How it made it over there, etc... Also what are the two reflectors below the rear bumper for? Godspeed, Dan Solomon It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object to realize you are in a hurry. http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/ -Original

Re: [Chevelle-list] Update!

2008-01-07 Thread dansolomon
Nice work. Do you know the history on this car? How it made it over there, etc... Also what are the two reflectors below the rear bumper for? --Original Message-- From: Pelle Andersson Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle List ReplyTo: Chevelle List Sent: Jan 7, 2008 2:28 AM Subject:

Re: [Chevelle-list] Carburetor

2008-01-07 Thread Malibu
Go here John, and scroll down to size.exe. http://www.chevelles.com/shop/programs.shtml - Original Message - From: Johnny [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 10:29 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Carburetor I found a

Re: [Chevelle-list] Carburetor

2008-01-07 Thread Jim Sullivan
I'm surprised I got this one. I am blocking all emails with size in the text. - Original Message - From: Malibu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 9:28 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Carburetor Go here

Re: [Chevelle-list] Carburetor

2008-01-07 Thread Malibu
If I'm not mistaken. The spam blocker will only block it if size is in the subject line. Spam blockers can't read your mail only the subject. - Original Message - From: Jim Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, January 07,

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-07 Thread Matthew Post
Tom, You mentioned that you had to cut and expand pipes on each of the installs. What type of tool is used to expand the pipes inexpensively at home? Thanks, Matt At 08:50 PM 1/6/2008, Tom Rightler wrote: Jim, The Flowmaster or Pypes systems really aren't all that hard to install in

Re: [Chevelle-list] Fwd: best self-install kit?

2008-01-07 Thread Rick Schaefer
The holes have a slight rust halo around it, but other than that the metal seems solid. IF I can find my camera (its been misplaced since Christmas) I'll post a picture of them. I did not want the pipes welded so that is why I chose to do it myself. On Jan 6, 2008 6:23 PM, [EMAIL

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-07 Thread Brad Olson
-- Original message -- From: Matthew Post [EMAIL PROTECTED] You mentioned that you had to cut and expand pipes on each of the installs. What type of tool is used to expand the pipes inexpensively at home? I have a pipe expander/shaper that is basically a bunch

Re: [Chevelle-list] Carburetor

2008-01-07 Thread Rich Pruett
Jim, Are you saying that size does not matter? I'm here to tell you it does.with respect to the size of the antlers and the size of the fish! G -- Original message -- From: Jim Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm surprised I got this one. I am blocking all

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-07 Thread Matthew Post
Thanks Brad. I'll look for something like that. I've seen the hydraulic ones the shops have, but never seen a hand tool that would work. At 08:47 AM 1/7/2008, you wrote: -- Original message -- From: Matthew Post [EMAIL PROTECTED] You mentioned that you had to

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-07 Thread Dale
Check http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_search_results.cfm?Search=tailpipe - if link doesn't work, go to http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_index.cfm and search for 'tailpipe'. Dale McIntosh ChevelleCD.com ChevelleStuff.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:chevelle-list-

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-07 Thread Brad Olson
Mine is the 32500/32750 style, and most likely a Lisle. Brad -- Original message -- From: Dale [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_search_results.cfm?Search=tailpipe - if link doesn't work, go to http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_index.cfm and

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-07 Thread Matthew Post
Thanks Dale/Brad! At 10:18 AM 1/7/2008, Brad Olson wrote: Mine is the 32500/32750 style, and most likely a Lisle. Brad -- Original message -- From: Dale [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_search_results.cfm?Search=tailpipe - if link

Re: [Chevelle-list] Carburetor

2008-01-07 Thread Daniel Solomon
This link doesn't seem to work. Looks like a handy utility though.Godspeed, Dan SolomonIt is a mistake to allow any mechanical object to realize you are in a hurry.http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 09:28:02

Re: [Chevelle-list] Carburetor

2008-01-07 Thread Johnny
Does look like a handy unit...I will keep trying.. Thank you for your help John 66 Malibu 327 4 speed

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-07 Thread Tom Rightler
I used a sawzall and a vice to cut the pipes that needed it. I have an expander that you can use with a 1 1/8th socket and an impact gun. It worked out well. Tom - Original Message - From: Matthew Post [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net; The

Re: [Chevelle-list] best self-install kit?

2008-01-07 Thread John Nasta
One of those air powered cutoff wheels works well too. That's what I used on mine. A friend made the down-pipes for me (b/c I have stock x-mans) and expanded the ends of them to fit into the 2.5 Flowmaster pipes. My brother also gave me some sleeves that you can put between the smaller and

Re: [Chevelle-list] OT

2008-01-07 Thread Jim Sullivan
That's what I keep telling my wife.. - Original Message - From: Rich Pruett To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 11:44 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Carburetor Jim, Are you saying that size does not matter? I'm here to tell you it

[Chevelle-list] Please help! Sway bar information

2008-01-07 Thread Eduardo (Eddie) Gamino
To anyone who can help me out: I tried to find the answer in other forums, but had no luck. I'm having difficulties about finding the right appropriate size and brand of sway bar to choose from that will fit my application and that will not do me vehicle more harm than good. I was looking at

Re: [Chevelle-list] Please help! Sway bar information

2008-01-07 Thread Michael Pell
I put the big sway bar from a 2nd gen Firebird onto my Chevelle. Bolts right up, and really firms up the front end. It made a noticeable improvement in front end handling. Of course, those swaybars may be a little harder to find in the salvage yards than they were 15 years ago.. take

Re: [Chevelle-list] Please help! Sway bar information

2008-01-07 Thread John Nasta
OPGI gets their sway bars from Aadco and Hellwig, or at least they used to. It's been a long time since I have bought anything from those guys.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Please help! Sway bar information

2008-01-07 Thread Mike Holleman
The Hotchkis bar has grease fittings. I have never noticed any squeeking from it. Mike - Original Message - From: Eduardo (Eddie) Gamino [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 8:41 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Please

Re: [Chevelle-list] Please help! Sway bar information

2008-01-07 Thread Dale
Your Chevelle does have a front sway bar, all Chevelles do as probably most rear wheel cars do - not a suspension guru. Sway bars are designed to reduce body roll when turning. Engine size/horsepower has nothing to do really with it although higher horsepower cars that the mfg. figured would be

Re: [Chevelle-list] Please help! Sway bar information

2008-01-07 Thread Tom Rightler
Just an FYI, if you apply some of the supplied grease thatcome with the poly bushings, they won't squeak. I've had polyurethane bushings on my 70 for 8 years and they have never squeaked. You can get repro factory sway bars from just about any of the resto parts suppliers. Tom Rightler MCC

[Chevelle-list] last year for non-concealed wipers

2008-01-07 Thread John Nasta
I used to know this, but what was the last year for non-concealed wipers on the Chevelle? Was it 1967? Thanks

Re: [Chevelle-list] last year for non-concealed wipers

2008-01-07 Thread Tom Rightler
They had them right up to at least 1972. The base model Chevelle..below the Malibu line had non concealed wipers. Tom - Original Message - From: John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 10:06 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] last year

Re: [Chevelle-list] last year for non-concealed wipers

2008-01-07 Thread John Nasta
Ok thanks. I have one of those AC/Delco washer pumps for 1965-67 and beyond that for cars w/ non-concealed wipers. In the original Delco box, never used. I was going to put it on ebay, but if anybody here is interested I'll give the list first crack at it. John Quoting Tom Rightler

Re: [Chevelle-list] last year for non-concealed wipers

2008-01-07 Thread TinIndian47
I am interested,I sent mine to Ecklers and I didn't get mine back, newer washer. They made two washer pumps, does this one look like the newer pump? Email me off the list, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Thanks Darrell **Start the year off right. Easy ways to

Re: [Chevelle-list] Please help! Sway bar information

2008-01-07 Thread Devin
Eddie- I too have one off of a late 70's Trans Am. I paid $15 for it in a junkyard about 10 years ago. They're likely a little harder to find and more costly now, but far less than an aftermarket bar. Mine measures 1 1/8. I have a stock 7/8 on the rear I added later, don't care for it in

Re: [Chevelle-list] Please help! Sway bar information

2008-01-07 Thread Bob Holtzman
On Tue, 8 Jan 2008, Eduardo (Eddie) Gamino wrote: To anyone who can help me out: I tried to find the answer in other forums, but had no luck. I'm having difficulties about finding the right appropriate size and brand of sway bar to choose from that will fit my application and that will

[Chevelle-list] ReChevelle-list] last year for non-concealed wipers

2008-01-07 Thread ed
Yep. Ed Riggins HSP, Inc. On Mon Jan 7 19:06 , John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: I used to know this, but what was the last year for non-concealed wipers on the Chevelle? Was it 1967? Thanks