[elky] Re: FW: pics of the chevelle
- From: John Christensen <johncgg@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2011 05:28:52 -0600
I would take my center bolt valve covers over the old ones any day. They
seal a lot better, and the one piece rear main seal is a better design too.
I have not had the problems with leaks on the Elky since going to that
style.
If they are aftermarket, then they are probably pretty nice heads.
JC
---
John Christensen
1984 El Camino "Elkenstein" 350 TBI
NECOA #042 http://www.myelcamino.net
Saint Charles, IL
---
John Christensen
1984 El Camino "Elkenstein" 350 TBI
NECOA #042 http://www.myelcamino.net
Saint Charles, IL
On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 5:56 PM, CTSVMONGO <ctsvmongo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Thanks Robert, that’s awesome of you to offer that. Im calling on some
> others tonight. I saved a few of my favorite ones that ended on Ebay.****
>
> One that has been my favorite paint combo since I started looking, has a
> 350 with a 700r4- It has the centerbolt valve covers. He said it has
> aluminum heads on it, it runs really strong, has a nice cam- for some
> reason I don’t have a lot of expectations out of the motor because of those
> valve covers, I know they don’t do anything, but does the centerbolt style
> mean mid 80s/90s pos? seller bought it like that but knows little about
> it. Its in Wichita ks. Black with a red stripe.****
>
> ** **
>
> I think I just need to do some comparing before I pull the trigger. I
> really like that blue 69… still on the list.****
>
> ** **
>
> *From:* elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
> Behalf Of *Robert Adams
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:28 PM
>
> *To:* elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Subject:* [elky] Re: FW: pics of the chevelle****
>
> ** **
>
> Well sounds like it isn't quite the right car. If
> you or anyone ends up buying a car a long way from home Geri and I can fly
> out and drive it to you for a very fair price. We flew down and picked up
> Mike Bowmans (monte lister that bought Rays aerocoupe) SRT8 that he bought
> and we drove it to him. ****
>
> ** **
>
> ** **
>
> Robert Adams ****
>
> ** **
>
> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 9:23 AM, CTSVMONGO <ctsvmongo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:***
> *
>
> Its in Springfield Missouri. I made myself sleep on it. Im gonna sleep
> on it again. The car could not look more like I want it to, but its not
> the “hot rod” I think I have been looking for. If I could combine the
> drivetrain/suspension from that 66 with the looks of this 69 id be in
> heaven, and probably on my way back with it. Im in no hurry, so im gonna
> have to sleep on it.****
>
> When I first started looking I found a couple that sold for around $18
> that were balls to the wall race cars that were daily drivers with full
> interiors. One was in Lincoln NE, and I am comparing everything I see to
> it…. ****
>
> I was hoping there would have been a little more excitement in the
> pictures he sent me… will see.****
>
> ****
>
> *From:* elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
> Behalf Of *John Christensen
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 30, 2011 4:57 AM****
>
>
> *To:* elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Subject:* [elky] Re: FW: pics of the chevelle****
>
> ****
>
> Looks nice Brian. Where is the car? In your area?
> JC****
>
> On Tue, Nov 29, 2011 at 4:21 PM, CTSVMONGO <ctsvmongo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:***
> *
>
> Sorry Ray, I sent a couple the past few days with the wrong account. ****
>
> ****
>
> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_18.jpg****
>
> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_6.jpg****
>
> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_7.jpg****
>
> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_8.jpg****
>
> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_9.jpg****
>
> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_10.jpg****
>
> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_11.jpg****
>
> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_12.jpg****
>
> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_2.jpg****
>
> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_5.jpg****
>
> ****
>
> The guy with the chevelle I am thinking about purchasing sent me some more
> pictures today. Love the color, stance, wheels, year…****
>
> ****
>
> Does it look like a basket case in pretty wrapper in the pictures? It
> really doesn’t have much done to it except new interior****
>
> ****
>
> Thanks for your input. Just want to hear another voice pointing out the
> not so obvious to my clouded eyes.****
>
> ****
>
> ** **
>
Other related posts:
