Floor'd

I finished the other corner of the rear window channel this morning, the drivers side lower. It didn't take long at all, and I of course forgot to take a pic.

I figured that I would start on the floor pans, so I removed the rest of the interior to get a better look. The passenger rear floor was not too bad, just a few small holes, so I didn't use the entire pan. I know, I know, the resto-purist are cringing at the hack job, but the rest of the floor, and bracing, and belt/seat mounts etc were OK, and I have to get this done. After all, this is going to be a driver, not a show car. Besides, I can use the leftover piece from the passenger rear to fix the passenger front ('cause I didn't buy that one). Someone tried to patch the passenger front with fiberglass, and when I picked it off today, man - what a rusty, holey mess that is. I don't know if I'll post a pic of my welded floors when I'm done, after all they are going to be under the carpet/car!

Window Channel

I was busy on Friday and Saturday playing with my lathe (I got to remember to take a photo of it) that my pal Jason and his dad gave to me. I cut the belt to separate it from the motor and get it home, and once home realized I need to pull the main assembly completely apart to install a new belt. Not too smart. At least now I know how the entire thing works, because I field stripped and rebuilt it.

I also installed the anti-theft system, which I would love to discuss in detail...however it is probably best to say that I feel pretty secure that no one is going to figure this out. I hope Sarah will!

I finally got around to working on the rear window channel, and decided to tackle the toughest side first. I fabricated up a paper template, transferred it to metal (actually twice, the first was a bit too small) and welded it in. Click here to see the before pic of the hole. I also cleaned all the butyl tape off the glass, and got some major blisters on my fingers in the process. After I do the other side, I can start on the new floor pans, and then I really have to get into the body work.

Power Steering

I transferred the restored brackets to the new pump today, primed it up and now have one-finger power steering. Notice the spacer on the header bolt for the rear pump bracket.

It looks like most of the mechanical systems are good for now, I need to order some floor pans and get started on the body work. I can't believe it is already the middle of June, and if I don't get the body done now, it will have to wait until next year for paint.




I wanted to post this pic of the brakes...just because I like it.

Leaky Shaft

Been busy since my last post. Got the Chevelle running and driving. I had to work pretty hard to bleed the brakes, but eventually got there. The timing was a little tricky, but now that I re-learned the art of ignition timing, I left a few burnouts in the driveway.

The power steering has been leaking from the front seal and flinging all over the place, took me a few days to figure that out. So today I pulled the pump apart, and painted all the brakets, and am getting a new pump tomorrow. All I could find was my phone, so that's why the picture is so crappy, but you get the idea. Tomorrow I'll install the new pump, and torque everything up. I also made a nice little bracket for the rear of the pump where it bolts to the head/header, so no more loose power steering brackets!

Mouse Motor Runs!

Today I got a much needed break in the weather, and went outside to start the Chevelle for the first time. All I needed to do was throw some gas in, the battery and cables, and fire it up. Ok, I'll skip the little part about me having the distributor in 180 degrees the wrong way, because I pretty much new that after it didn't fire right up. I used the hand siphon pump to pull the fuel up to the filter, and had Jimmy help me hit the key while I set the timing. It really was a mouse motor....complete with acorns, a nest and even a little mummified mouse that a came shooting out the pasenger side tailpipe like a shotgun blast when it first fired up!

As I was breaking in the cam, and had the motor purring along at 2500 rpm, all of a sudden it dropped down to almost 1000 rpm and run like crap. I shut it off, thinking maybe I accidentially bumped the distributor and knocked the timing out of wack. After checking everything from scratch again, I found out my brand new Jegs distributor vacuum advance was broken. I tried one from Jimmy, but his was broken too. So I pulled the unit off the 283, installed it and was back in business. I called Jegs, they better send a new one!

The electric fan kicked in when it should have, and although the carb float was a little stuck at first, it all seemed to work out just fine. Tomorrow I should be able to bleed the brakes and throw it in gear, see if I can move around the driveway a bit.

Getting close to the start

I'm getting close to starting the Chevelle. I have had a few personal issues that have taken me away from working on it, but here and there I managed to get the powertrain just about there. I had to order a few parts; I broke a foot of the electric fan mount - had to order a new one for $3 off eBay. I found out the battery tray was not for the correct car, so I had to order a new one. I needed the speed nuts for the fender extensions - after I spent many hours trying to adjust the front end sheetmetal to fit.

I added the coolant to the engine, installed the trans cooler, fixed most of the wiring and just need gas and battery cables. If my parts come in this week, I'll be ready to fire it up!

New front end

I finally finished putting the brake components in, the master cylinder, proportioning block, calipers and lines. Then I started to mock up the front end with all the new Goodmark sheetmetal that's been taking up all my free space in the garage. WOW, you should see the pile of cardboard I threw out tonight, and all the room I have in the shop now! I had to work the front edge of the right fender a bit with the body hammer and dolly, and it looks like the rear edge of the hood will need a bit of the same. I shimmed up the same fender a bit and adjusted the fender/door/hood edge to a barely acceptable starting point. Even though I hear how good the new fender and hood are, I can tell that it is going to take a lot of work to get this looking right.

I found that the new electric fan will mount up using the stock holes in the upper radiator mount, all I have to do is fabricate a lower bracket. I also have to finish wiring up the fan and relay, all I have so far is the temp sender in the head.

Rain over

It's been raining ALL WEEK, with hardly a break to go outside and get something done. I did manage to spend a few minutes Saturday morning to prime the oil system, set the engine to TDC and install the distributor, wires and plugs. I also stopped at Inman Auto and picked up a bit of seam sealer strip caulk for the heater box, and the power steering fluid. I fabricated up a quick plastic coupling for the electric drill out of some PVC and used it to prime the power steering pump as I added the fluid. It seemed to work pretty good!

I plugged up the hole on the firewall with a rubber grommet and a little seam sealer, and removed the front seat and carpet. I also pulled the rubber mat out from underneath the carpet....that's going to the trash.

The next thing I need to do is finish installing the brakes by bench bleeding the master cylinder and attach the lines. After that, I can install the rear shocks, radiator hoses, front sheet metal and start it! Oh, wait, I still need a battery and cables yet! Damn.......

Wiring Fixed

It was raining this morning, so I figured I'd order some shocks online and take it easy, but by noon the sun came out and I was working on the wiring. I removed the external regulator, and all the TCS wiring and switches, because I don't have most of it anyway. I took the extra time and soldered my connections and even shrink wrapped and taped everything real nice. I also finished connecting the vacuum hoses for the distributor, trans and PCV.



Then I pulled the heater box cover, tested the fan and checked the heater core for leaks. Everything works great! I thought I needed to order the seal for the box cover, but I learned I just needed to use some seam sealer on the firewall and box cover.

I installed the radiator support, and test fit the radiator. Just for fun, I threw on the fender to see what it looked like. The front sits pretty high, a bit over 29 inches from the ground to the wheel opening. Looks like I'll be cutting those springs, but after the car is running I think. I also need to remember to pick up R45TS spark plugs and power steering fluid for the pump I finally remembered to hook up today.

Shelby Coupe for Sale!

Got $15 million to spare? The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX2601 is about to be auctioned off in Britain, and the auctioneers predict that the original Shelby will sell for more than $15 million– and could possibly unseat the most expensive car in history, the 1961 Ferrari 250 G. If it does top $11 million, the American flagship will be the priciest ride in human history. The month of May is looking to be a historic one, with not one but two cars having the potential to smash record prices at auctions on the very same weekend. A Ferrari 250 TR that will be sold at RM's Maranello auction, and now Mecum has announced the sale of a legendary 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe at their 22nd annual Spring Classic auction in Indianapolis. The auction will be shown live on Discovery's HD theatre, with the Daytona Coupe selling at 8:00pm on Friday, May 18. Mecum fully expects the car to exceed the highest amount paid at a public auction for an American automobile, which is, to our knowledge, the Shelby Cobra Super Snake sold at Barrett-Jackson in 2007 for a total of $5.5 million. The auction house even hopes to reach the eight figure mark. The current record holder for any car is a 1961 Ferrari California Spyder that sold for $10.89 million at RM's auction last year. The Daytona Coupe being sold, chassis CSX2601, is the fourth of just six built, winning three of eight FIA races it competed in. One of those victories was at Reims in France that earned the points needed for Shelby to clinch the World Manufacturers Championship in the GT III class. The car has been fully restored to its original condition and sports its Reims livery. Bob Bondurant, who piloted the Daytona Coupe to its wins back in 1965 and also owned it shortly thereafter, was reunited with the car at his high performance driving school in Chandler, AZ this weekend. He was joined by Peter Brock, who designed the Coupe, and the two shared stories of the development and racing of the car. Afterwards, Bondurant even put the car through its paces on the track, the first time he had driven it in more than twenty years.

Click on the pic below for a nice slideshow....

Rear Brakes Finished

Zach and I installed the rear in the Chevelle this morning, although we almost forgot the rear springs! It was a snap, so then I installed the rear brakes, lines and parking brake cables. While I was at it, I figured the driveshaft needed to go back in. I noticed the front calipers needed paint, so I pulled them and gave them a quick shot with the cast blast.

Axel Job

I pulled the axles today in order to remove the drum brake backing plates. I could have just cut the backing plates off with the sawzall... but where is the fun in that? The "C" clips were a piece of cake. I cleaned up the axles, painted the ends, and wire wheeled the rest of the differential and entire rear frame and suspension. Hopefully tomorrow I"ll get up early and paint it all with POR-15.

The brake assembly was test fit, and looks great. I cant wait to get the rear back in with the new disk.
I saw a quote on a Chevelle site that I liked. "Don't tell me what your going to do, show me what you've done." I should apply that to this blog! Another one I liked was "If it doesn't fit, force it. If it brakes, it probably needed to be replaced anyway." That one is funny, but not so true...at least not for me.

Rear Out

Zach gave me a hand this morning, and we pulled out the rear on the Chevelle in order to prep it up for the rear disk brakes. He said, "Man, I'm gonna be sore tomorrow." It was pretty easy though, just remove the e-brake cables, brake lines, 4 bolts and the shocks.

Speaking of shocks, check out these bad boys....air shocks! The trick zip-tie brake line brackets were NOT my work. We figured out that the rear was probably out of another vehicle, I'll run the numbers when I get a chance. It is a 3.08 posi though! I scrapped off about 3 pounds of dirt from the center section, and then pulled the brakes and backing plates off.

You can see where the previous owner ran out of POR-15, just before the rear on the frame. As soon as I get a chance, I'll finish the frame.

E-Town Spring Swap Meet '09

You could say that the Spring 2009 Englishtown swap meet was a sucess! I was able to accomplish much with very little cash, and even had time to throw it all on the car. The weather this weekend has been great (so far), and I ran down to Raceway Park with Jimmy on Friday to pick up all I could on my list....some chrome, an alternator bracket, Cast Blast paint, an electric fan, hoses etc. Unfortunately, Ausley's Chevelle parts sold me a big block alternator spacer, so I had to return on Saturday morning and get my $$$ back. It was a good thing though, because I found the correct part used for only $2, and then also found the transmission linkage spring I needed for $5 (including the arm, which I don't need). That's the best part about the swap meet....sorting through boxes and tarps of strewn old rusty, greasy parts, looking for that impossible to buy new item. Then trying to get it away from the seller without paying a fortune for that piece of "unobtainium".

Tom, Tom L. and John all stopped by this afternoon while I was putting some more attention to the trans lines and water pump brackets. Tom L. offered me some interior pieces, because his '72 is going from green to black on the interior. Thanks Tom! I haven't really given much thought to the interior, other than removing the stereo & auxiliary heater, and making sure my throttle and brake pedals are working properly.

The throttle cable and return spring required a bit of fabrication and modification to the brackets and air cleaner base, nothing that an hour with the cut off wheel, vice and hammer couldn't handle. I also cut down the water pump pulley bolts, as we now don't need the spacer or flex fan. Most of the engine is ready, with the exception of the wiring, distributor, hoses and radiator. We will see how things go tomorrow.

Engine and Trans Installed!

The engine and trans were installed today in the Chevelle. Tommy, Jimmy and Tommy L. (also a Chevelle owner) all stopped by to lend a hand. With the front clip removed, it was VERY easy to slide it all in and bolt it up. I also cleaned up and painted the trans cross member, and replaced a bunch of incorrect hardware with the right stuff.

While we were at it, I took the 283 off the engine stand, put it on the small engine dolly, and tucked it away in the corner of the garage for another project. I welded some nuts to the engine hoist for the bolts used for the load-leveler, and a tab to the upright frame to hold the jack handle. None of that work was pretty enough to photograph. Then the hoist and engine stand were broken down and put away.

I hope to button up most of the engine tomorrow...intake, water pump, starter, headers and accessories. After that, I can start taking the rear end out to prep it for the new disk brakes.

Booster & Radiator

I installed the brake booster and prepped the front lines yesterday. All easy stuff, except the return spring under the dash for the brake pedal....what a pain that was! It probably took me 30-40 minutes, so I figured while I was under there, I'd remove the stereo and auxiliary heater. The new aluminum radiator came in, and it looks great!

I also removed the trunk battery cables and started cleaning up the wiring mess. I noticed that the yellow wire running to the "R" post on the starter was still hooked to the ignition circuit, although it was burned to a crisp and exposed nearly the entire length! You don't need that with HEI ignition! I also don't know why the external voltage regulator is still there, as the previous owner had a newer alternator installed. I'll run the wire bypass as described here. I don't trust anything from the previous owners, so I'm most likely going to pick up a new alternator this week too.

I think I'm ready to slap the motor and trans together, now that I have all the bolts needed, and slide it in to the car. Once they are in, I car pull the rear end, and finish the brakes.

Front Brakes

Today I finished tearing off the old drum brakes, and installed the new disk brakes. Mr. King stopped by and provided some welcome company as I bolted on the new system, and was surprised on how nice the brake kit was. It took three hours to casually do the first side, and about an hour to do the second. Despite what the instructions say, it is much easier to break down the old drum brakes and remove the steering arms while they are on the car. I'll start on the power booster and master cylinder next while waiting for the brake lines to arrive. I even had enough time today to paint the engine block Chevy Orange.

I found some videos on the web for disk brake conversions for the front here, and the rear. They are not the exact same kits as mine, but close enough.

Give me a brake...

Check out that rotor! I've got three more where that came from, and have started tearing down the old drum brakes to install the new drilled/slotted disk system. The master cylinder and all the from line have been taken off, as well as the proportioning valve. I greased the new inner and outer bearings, installed the seals, and test fit everything to make sure I wouldn't have any problems. So far it all looks good.... I'm just waiting for the new brake line kit.




Now what's wrong with this picture? The fan that the previous owner had installed, was backwards. Combined with the tiny single core, six cylinder radiator, this car had to overheat....or at least run very hot.

Wagon 11.14 @118.60

Tommy made some changes to the wagon: a little more fuel pressure, a little more spark advance, a little more spring in the rear and a new shifter... and got himself a new low e.t 11.14 @118.60. Nice job pal! He even had enough time to take this in-car shot of the track as he was waiting to race.

I haven't had the opportunity to get to the track yet with the "Wagon-Dude", or to work on the Chevelle much. I've been finishing up the shed and the home security system, and in the little free time, ordering parts like bolts and brackets I need to slide the powertrain into the Chevelle. I cleaned and painted a bunch of bolts, the motor mounts, flexplate, pullys and balancer. As soon as it gets warmer, I'll paint the rest of the engine parts and longblock, and plan to slide it in after that. The only thing I may do first is the brakes...I'm researching that now.

Gas....running out and finding old.

This weekend was finally nice enough to uncover the Chevelle, push it around the driveway, and take some pics. I was really trying to get the Vette out for spin to use up the old gas. I took the kids for a ride around the block, and used it ALL up....I ran out of gas about six blocks from home and needed to get a little help from the neighbors. A couple of nice guys gave me a gallon, and I was able to get the Vette home again.




Take a look at some of these wacky little add-ons that the Chevelle has. I guess this little tan under-dash thingy is a heater...maybe a speaker....who knows?

Another little surprise was the hand-made power junction, due to the battery being relocated to the trunk. I will put the battery back in the engine compartment, and run the wires correctly.

The Chevelle also was a carpet delete car, I found the original green, rubber mat under the carpet. I finally checked the gas tank, and the previous owner was kind enough to leave me 11 gallons of old gas....great. After my friend Kelly dropped off a new siphon, and Nancy picked me up a LARGE gas can, I was able to get the gas out and over to Mr. Chris.

Raceway Park Open!

Tommy was all set for the season opener at Oldbridge Township Raceway Park this past Sunday, and unfortunately I had to work. Aggghhhhhh!!! I got a quote from the Wagondude himself...

"First pass I Screwed up {shifted into neutral on the 2-3 shift} But I cut a .001 light!! Second pass was nice .038 1.66 60ft. 11.42 @117.73 Third pass .108 1.55 60ft 11.34 @116.9 Fourth pass .115 1.60 60ft. 11.54 @116.62 broke tires loose on 1-2 gear change. But I'm fairly happy, Nothing broke, no issues, I think I may have only 10 passes on the car total!"
You can find out more from one of his favorite forums at

Powerblock Magazine

In case you haven't seen this yet, I thought I would share. The new Powerblock Magazine online is great....very hi-tech. I hope they keep it up.

I've been busy the past week or two rebuilding the shed in the back yard. Without the storage space, I'll never have any room to work on the Chevelle. Speaking of the Chevelle, I've also been busy trying to find the best disc brake kit for the project. I've been getting lots of help from the Team Chevelle Forum, and might have locked it down to Matt's Classic Bowties. He seems to have a nice kit, but I'm still researching.

Tommy and I will be checking out the Atlantic City Car Show and Auction this weekend, February 26-March 1. That should really put me in gear, so I have to finish the shed soon!

New South Hill Customs T Shirts

I must be out of my mind, but I contemplating ordering South Hill Customs T shirts. I found this site at CustomInk.com that had some great design features. Of course I'll have to order a few for my closest friends and loyal readers!!! I created a few designs, like the one below...tell me what you think.

Make custom t-shirts at CustomInk.com

Transmission here

Today I got a call from Mr. Chris from Ace Transmission Repair, who hooked me up with a nice rebuild of my turbo-350 for the Chevelle. He told me that all the gaskets and seals were dried up and the clutch packs were flaky, so it was a good thing that we didn't just throw it back in the Chevelle as it was.





I also got a new torque converter, and a new kick down cable to complete the transmission. Now I just have to get some bolts, the flywheel, and clean up the vacuum line for the trans in order to get it ready to install. A few days of nice weather would also be a big help.

I also found another new website that hopefully inspire me to build the Chevelle...http://www.71protouringchevelle.com

Chevelle via mail order

The best part about my job is that when we have a "snow day", I can stay home and get my parts from the mail order delivery man. I purchased headers (because the ones I got with the car were completely flat on the bottom), an HEI distributor, wires, thermostat housing, oil filter mount, bolts and gaskets.

I also spoke to Mr. Chris, who said he has the parts for the trans rebuild and will give me a call in a few days when it is done.

On my way to pick up lunch, I stopped and talked with the Leonards. Tommy also has a Chevelle, that recently got a dent, and Dave has joined the recently retired like Tommy. Damn, you guys!!! I am jealous. I was suprised that Dave knew about our little Chevelle project, he said he read about it here. Wow, I thought only Tommy and Jimmy actually checked this junk out. Zach is asking me right now, "Didn't you just do that blog thing the other day?". He wants to know why I do this...truth be told it is fun, and makes it easy to share my favorite stories and pictures with my friends.

Winter Sucks

I can't stand the winter season...at least in the Northeast. I mean Christmas is fun with the family and kids, but the rest of it really sucks. There is no worse feeling than being cold and wet, and when your favorite hobby is to hang out in the driveway or garage and restore a classic car, and all you can do is watch the snow and ice pile up outside....well, it is no fun at all. So, I try to work all the time (and everyone knows how much that sucks) just to try to save up enough money to fund the project for the spring. I don't mean to whine, but it isn't like I have anything else to talk about today. On a good note, I did get a long-awaited check today that is going to pay for most of the Chevelle repairs...Yeah!

I found this pic on Flickr of a 1971 Chevelle, and love the stance. I have been tossing around the idea of a great looking and handling dropped stance for our Chevelle, either with traditional drop spindles or Air Ride. The look is awesome, but the cost may be out of the budget for the build, and this will be a daily driver with 18" wheels, so ground clearance for NJ speed bumps is a must.

I just found another here... now I really want to throw caution to the wind and get low!

New Chevelle Engine

Tommy and I picked up the new Chevelle engine from Fischer yesterday, and does it look great! I didn't even want to remove it from the plastic wrap to take the picture. I also don't have my normal camera/laptop available now....when I do, I will take some better pics. This one is from my phone.

I have to take Zach to wresting practice now, but when I get back tonight, I hope to watch some of the Barret-Jackson auction on Speed TV! I'm sure to have some comment to blog about this week.

Gran Torino

This is the first, and probably the only time you will ever read a blog entry on the South Hill Customs site about a Ford. I had to write a quick entry however, about the latest Clint Eastwood movie, Gran Torino.

Clint Eastwood stars as Walt Kowalski, a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighborhood and the world around him. Kowalski is a grumpy, tough-minded, unhappy an old man, who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors, a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1972 Gran Torino he built on the factory line and keeps in mint condition. When his neighbor Thao, a young Hmong teenager under pressure from his gang member cousin, tries to steal his Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood.

This movie is classic Eastwood...he's a real bad ass in this film. It also has plenty of laughs, and even though the title is a Ford, it is a must see.

ALERT: Federal "Cash for Clunkers" Program Threatens Your Hobby

Some Washington lawmakers are hoping to create a new nationwide scrappage program which would give U.S. tax dollars to consumers who turn-in older cars to have them scrapped.

Summit Racing Equipment and the more than 6,800 member companies of SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) are urging lawmakers to have this potential new program scrapped instead.

The new scrappage program, dubbed "Cash for Clunkers," would be part of a new economic stimulus package to help create jobs and is specifically designed to spur new car sales. The stimulus package is being drafted right now, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) wants to introduce the bill on January 6, and have it approved by Congress by January 20, so that incoming President Barack Obama can sign it into law immediately. Here's why the scrappage program should not be included in the stimulus package:

• Owners who turn in vehicles for crushing would receive a "minimal" payment to purchase a new car.

• Since many of these cars are sitting in garages or storage, the program is a misguided attempt to claim the country's air quality or fleet fuel mileage is being improved.

• The program would deny small business in the specialty automotive industry the availability of older cars necessary to develop new products and services.

• "Cash for Clunkers" would risk the destruction of classic, historic, and special-interest vehicles.

• "Cash for Clunkers" would reduce the availability of affordable transportation and repair parts used by low-income drivers.

• The program ignores better policy options--repair and upgrade is a win-win for consumers, dealers, manufacturers, and repair shops.

• The program would reduce the amount of parts and parts-cars available for repair, restoration, and customization projects.

What Can I Do?
Please help us and fellow enthusiasts by expressing your opposition to the "Cash for Clunkers" scrappage program. Contact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi IMMEDIATELY at 202-225-0100 or click here to send an electronic message: http://speaker.house.gov/contact/.

Here are some important talking points:

• I am [calling/writing] to urge lawmakers not to include a “Cash for Clunkers" provision in the economic stimulus bill. Owners who turn in vehicles for crushing would receive a "minimal" payment to purchase a new car. This is a misguided attempt to spur car sales and claim that the country's air quality or fleet fuel mileage is being improved.

• I work for [company name] located in [city and state]. My company is part of the specialty automotive industry, an industry which enables consumers to enhance their vehicle's appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and safety. “Cash for Clunkers" programs deny our small businesses the availability of older cars necessary to develop and market their products and services. The programs will hurt my company and our customers.

• “Cash for Clunkers" programs threaten enthusiasts nationwide with the loss of valuable parts and parts-cars for repair, restoration, and customization projects. The programs also risk destroying classic, historic and special-interest vehicles, our American heritage.

• Cars turned in for scrappage often barely run, or are rarely-driven second or third vehicles that have a minimal impact on overall fuel economy or emissions.

• “Cash for Clunkers" programs will reduce the availability of affordable transportation and repair parts used by low-income drivers. It will also compete with the Salvation Army, the Purple Heart and other charities that rely on vehicle donations to raise money.

• “Cash for Clunkers" ignores better policy options. If Congress wants to act, support for repair and upgrade is a better choice and a win-win for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and repair shops. Significant emissions and fuel economy improvements can be achieved in older vehicles through relatively simple and inexpensive means: repaired/replaced exhaust systems, tune-ups, etc.

• We hope we can count on you to reject “Cash for Clunkers." Thank you for your consideration on this very important matter.

If you choose to send a message to Speaker Pilosi, please send a copy of your message to SEMA at:
E-mail: briand@sema.org
Fax: 202/783-6024