[elky] Re: FW: pics of the chevelle
- From: Robert Adams <elcam84@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2011 09:02:04 -0600
The only issue is that most all of the centerbolt
heads were on trucks and they were peanut port and very restrictive. They
were great for torque and mileage. A friends 91 suburban would get 24-27
mpg fully loaded down with people, luggage junk and a boat behind it. But
it was a dog for acceleration.
Robert Adams
On Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 7:13 AM, Jared Ryan <jryan@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I love my center-bolt covers for the same reason.
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> On Dec 1, 2011, at 5:28 AM, John Christensen wrote:
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> 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
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> 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
>
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> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 5:56 PM, CTSVMONGO <ctsvmongo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>> 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.
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>> I think I just need to do some comparing before I pull the trigger. I
>> really like that blue 69… still on the list.
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>> *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
>>
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>> 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.
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>> Robert Adams
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>> On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 9:23 AM, CTSVMONGO <ctsvmongo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>> 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.
>>
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>> *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:
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>> Sorry Ray, I sent a couple the past few days with the wrong account.
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>> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_18.jpg
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>> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_6.jpg
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>> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_7.jpg
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>> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_8.jpg
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>> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_9.jpg
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>> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_10.jpg
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>> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_11.jpg
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>> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_12.jpg
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>> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_2.jpg
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>> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/49793992/imagejpeg_2_5.jpg
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>> The guy with the chevelle I am thinking about purchasing sent me some
>> more pictures today. Love the color, stance, wheels, year…
>>
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>>
>> 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
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>> Thanks for your input. Just want to hear another voice pointing out the
>> not so obvious to my clouded eyes.
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