http://www.chevelles.com/forums/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:53:57 GMT vBulletin 120 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/olp/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.chevelles.com/forums/ http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298034&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:41:13 GMT I have a 69 Firebird 400, with a 10:1 408, 274 XE Cam, turbo 400 with shift kit and 12 bolt 4.10 posi. Car weighs 3600 lbs. I'm on a very tight budget but I've got to get rid of the stock converter I have. The car is not raced but driven on the street hard. The two converters that I'm looking at are the Hughes GM 2500 and the TSI 12 inch 2800. I've heard good things about both but wanted to get some opinions. I know this is a Pontiac but on the Pontiac forums I get tired of hearing about Continentals which are way out of my budget. ]]> Performance James408 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298034 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298033&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:34:28 GMT This somewhat goes with my tranny post.Dropped trans pulled converter(blown).Now that I know I need to pull trans I had to put trans back in place to lower car off stands to be able to pull engine and trans due to a low ceiling.Anyway I bolted trans and mounts up real quick,trans to engine.no... This somewhat goes with my tranny post.Dropped trans pulled converter(blown).Now that I know I need to pull trans I had to put trans back in place to lower car off stands to be able to pull engine and trans due to a low ceiling.Anyway I bolted trans and mounts up real quick,trans to engine.no converter.I would like to run engine one more time before I take everything out for winter.Hasent been run in a month:(.Any concerns about running with flexplate only not having the weight of converter?I see it is done all the time.Thanks ]]> Performance job68327 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298033 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298032&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:31:23 GMT I would like the dimensions (outside measurements) of the Chrome Shift Boot Retainer on used on the 67 Manual Shift. I am in the process of modifying a 70's console to create a pocket for a Richmond 6-speed on the left side of the console and wish to utilize a 67 Boot Retainer up top for the looks.

I need the dimensions to mockup my grafted (fiberglass extension/mod) piece. Thanks for the help. the actual piece is located at the link below.

http://www.opgi.com/product.asp?catm...4360&yearrange ]]> Interiors TxHusker http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298032 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298031&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:23:45 GMT For those of you who are experienced in the a/c world, I have a question. My 70 Malibu has all the original hardware for the a/c, that works. It does blow warm air though, I assume it has leaked down for it has not been used for roughly 10 years. I would like to refurbish what is there, but I... For those of you who are experienced in the a/c world, I have a question. My 70 Malibu has all the original hardware for the a/c, that works. It does blow warm air though, I assume it has leaked down for it has not been used for roughly 10 years. I would like to refurbish what is there, but I really do not want to convert to 134a if possible. I have heard of a product called Freeze12. Any advise here? Also I really do not know where to start for I am not real savvy on air conditioning. I would appreciate any advice before i start this project. ]]> proj4ever http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298031 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298030&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:21:52 GMT Here are the pictures of those two clocks I made. Thanks again to Dan for the picture. :thumbsup: Image: http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t164/MEJ1990TM/1970Chevelle.jpg Image: http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t164/MEJ1990TM/1955Chevy.jpg I just wish I had a better camera. One of... Here are the pictures of those two clocks I made. Thanks again to Dan for the picture. :thumbsup:





I just wish I had a better camera. One of these days. ]]> Bench Racing MEJ1990TM http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298030 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298029&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:20:32 GMT O.k i just got off the phone with comp. and the tech guy suggested #11-242-3. 224/230 515/520 and 110 lobe.. Anyone have any experience with this cam? It's going to go in a 77 454. 049 heads, 400 trans. The bottom end will remain stock for now .. Any other suggestions? Car will be a local cruiser only. ]]> Performance Dan1979 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298029 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298028&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:08:15 GMT hi i have sp l2399f pistons w/ .095 dome open chamber can i use a semi open head 3964290 ? hi i have sp l2399f pistons w/ .095 dome open chamber can i use a semi open head 3964290 ? ]]> Engine haman66 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298028 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298026&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:35:11 GMT and willing to share info on restoration parts?
I've got a Type 99 that's complete except for the anti-aircraft wings on the rear sight. Don't really want to go the ebay route, and I'm not trying to sell... just looking for a source.

Moderators, If this is inappropriate, please delete. ]]> Bench Racing Merlin http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298026 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298024&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06:57 GMT Hi, I am trying to figure out what a NOS 1970 SS dash assembly (still in the box) would be worth. Thanks Nelson Hi,
I am trying to figure out what a NOS 1970 SS dash assembly (still in the box) would be worth.

Thanks
Nelson ]]> Redmanf1 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298024 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298023&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:56:47 GMT I am in the process of converting my 1972 ElCO into a 1970 like I used to have. Being out of work for a while, I busied myself with doing small things, blasting and painting brackets, converting a longer Pontiac steering column, dash board change, etc... When I look under the hood I know the... I am in the process of converting my 1972 ElCO into a 1970 like I used to have.
Being out of work for a while, I busied myself with doing small things, blasting and painting brackets, converting a longer Pontiac steering column, dash board change, etc...
When I look under the hood I know the engine will have new paint and shiny brackets, and the fenderwells will be new and shiny, the firewall detailed, etc..
Then I look at the frame...
You can see where this is going, new paint on body, engine, brackets, and then a butt ugly chassis and undercar.
It is not the SS I used to have, so I shouldn't do a frame off, but the idea is nagging at me and I keep searching Craigslist for a rotiseree.
SOMEONE PLEASE STOP ME ! ! ! :D ]]> Chevelle Tech memorycamino http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298023 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298022&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:36 GMT Well the wife and I took the Chevelle out to dinner for the second time since I got it together.:hurray: We were coming up to a light and heard someone yell, didn't think anything of it. (with 3 1/2 pipes and XR1 Borla's, He yelled pretty loud!) Pulled into the gas station and here comes this guy in an old beat up explorer, parks, gets out and tells me he's been following me for a long time. ( in a dueling banjo's voice) I'm thinking oh great is something leaking? I thought, wait a minute this is the guy that was riding next to me the last 2 miles! He just stood there and stared, didn't say anything else. I started to talk to him and he walked away, got in his truck, circled the parking lot and waited for us to leave. Some kids pulled up, loved the car typical stuff talked a little. When leaving, my wife said he's weird and he's going to follow us! He started to, but I whipped out into traffic and left him. It's been 4 years since we have driven the car, I forgot how people can get with a classic car. Riding next to you blocking traffic etc. Thanks for letting me ramble, but it reminded me how we need to be very careful of the other guy while in our cars these days!
Jody ]]> Bench Racing chevele72 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298022 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298021&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:52 GMT Ok I have been looking around at parts and I think I have an idea for a decent street combo. A .030 over 396 with wiseco pro-tru domed pistons .38 domes, comp 280HR roller cam dur. 224/224 lift 566/566, edelbrock performer rpm heads(110cc), performer rpm air gap intake, 750 cfm carb, hooker... Ok I have been looking around at parts and I think I have an idea for a decent street combo. A .030 over 396 with wiseco pro-tru domed pistons .38 domes, comp 280HR roller cam dur. 224/224 lift 566/566, edelbrock performer rpm heads(110cc), performer rpm air gap intake, 750 cfm carb, hooker headers. Compression should be somewhere around 10.5. The thing I am worried about is the edelbrock heads not having enough clearance with the larger cam and domed pistons. Does anyone have a similar setup or maybe have better combo that will work? Thanks! ]]> Engine alex_chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298021 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298020&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:30:48 GMT A man studied the menu long and hard, and finally turned to the waiter for help. ”Well,” said the waiter, “today our special is chicken on a bed of wild rice with green beans almandine and a nice side salad.” ”That sounds great. How is your chicken prepared?” A man studied the menu long and hard, and finally turned to the waiter for help.

”Well,” said the waiter, “today our special is chicken on a bed of wild rice with green beans almandine and a nice side salad.”

”That sounds great. How is your chicken prepared?”





















“We break it to him very gently and tell him it’s nothing personal.” ]]> Bench Racing Chicken Coupe http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298020 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298019&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:01:49 GMT I can get a 68 casting #3916323ED code 396 for my 67SS 4 spd with 66 heads #3872702 (complete but need rebuilding).

Block is .040 bored but not finish honed, boiled out. comes with original crank, rods & pistons & pan.

Heads & block for $700

Does it seem too much since it is close but not actually the right motor? ]]> Restoration Corner 2guitars http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298019 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298017&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:44:42 GMT Have a set of BB valve covers I´m going to use on one of them theres a gromit for a PCV valve but what shall I put in the other? A aftermarket breather like mr gasket and similar wont fit is there any GM breather that will fit? The holes diameter is 1/2".



Marcus ]]> Engine Malibu ss 64 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298017 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298016&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:44:21 GMT I`m curious how someone would become a parts vendor. I know OPGI and Muscle Factory and all the others get most of their parts from "supplyers" so who are these supplyers and how do you start selling their parts? It would be great to have a small business like that and maybe turn it into something bigger. I`m just not sure where to start. ]]> Bench Racing sschevellefan http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298016 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298015&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:39:20 GMT Hey guys, I switched my column to TILT column and I was wondering what I can sell mine for?

It's in decent shape came off of my 72 Chevelle with a floor shifter.







]]> http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298015 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298013&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34:37 GMT Hi, I am running a 396, nothing radical, just basically stock. I am looking to buy a new distributor, and my question is, is this a good distributorhttp://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/40002/10002/-1 I am running an HEI already, so it would be a simple swap, but I don't want to buy any junk or bad so please advise me.



68 ss396 with 396 stock engine
Thanks
HovsSS ]]> Engine HovsSS http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298013 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298012&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:23:01 GMT i guess i messed up my last post but anyway-how do you install the ignition bezel from the from side that is sort of trumpet shaped with the chrome around the wide area,underneath the cigarette lighter. the manual has many pictures and diagrams but doesn't show how it goes in the receptical on the dash side. is it supposed to screw on?mine doesn't have any threads.thanks for any help. ]]> jackoxc http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298012 http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298011&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:21:10 GMT area? Besides it's taxes are rediculus and it costs a lot to live there.

The Job offer I have is in Irvine. I plan on living in the area too. I'd rather pay more and drive less. What can I expect to pay for rent on say a 2 to 3 bed condo or apt? Assuming I have my car, whats the rules about classics and emissions ect ect. If I have the girls come with me, hows the schools? Anything else you can tell me about it? ]]> Bench Racing davoaz http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298011