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more ambition than brains · more ambition than brains

Really love this Truck. Best road vehicle I have ever owned. Big block (502) 3/4 ton, 2005 with real bumpers and sheetmetal. 7000 pounds with full fuel and me. Tows my car hauler like a dream. Bought it used with 71000 miles. Wish I had another one stashed in the shed, staying dry and not rusting away. I w...

dashboard · dashboard

radio filter? Its on a 72 velle

more ambition than brains · more ambition than brains

Winnebago sold! Had to buy something almost as big! Pretty dry, California built vehicle, with an Earl Scheib $99.95 special, somewhat aged! 307 three on the tree, power steering and, tinted glass. Thanks to Chad Kiefer for the referral!

Here are the pictures of this pristine driver.

jim larson · jim larson

Thanks again to those that helped with my trunk crossmember project. Everything is back together and Keith installed a tire on my recently painted rim.

jim larson · jim larson

The plug on the antenna doesn't fit the best into my old delco radio. A few years ago the shop in Anoka S&E checked out the radio and said is tested good. They gave me a new end to install on the antenna wire. I just don't know how to do this. Is it pretty simple? Thanks

bowtie · bowtie

From your Northstar Chevelles family: Happy Mothers Day to all of our moms out there! For those who also do all the mom stuff in their families, keep up the good work, it does not go unnoticed.

jim larson · jim larson

The springs that came with the car were aftermarket and the car sat a little low in the rear, so I used spacers. I had a set of rear coil springs from an old 66 that I thought were original; but maybe an owner put different springs in the car that was retired in 81. Well I put those spring in and the cars sits 2...

bowtie · bowtie

cool video of a combustion chamber working

jim larson · jim larson

Well you may as well paint the underside. -- Edited by jim larson on Friday 28th of April 2017 04:49:13 PM

Jon H · Jon H

I have a friend I grew up with in northern Minnesota that has a 1950 Lincoln with a 337 CI flat head that Lincoln used in cars from about 1948 through 1951 and then some truck applications. Last year he noticed a lot of coolant leakage and is sure he has a block problem. He tells me these old flat heads are kin...

BB502 · BB502

I need a set of rocker moldings anyone have a new set laying around that they don't need ? Roger 612 483 4827

jim larson · jim larson

Whats the verdict? I've read some posts and most recommend metro. Steel is quite expensive, around $150 for a set. Metro about $110 and soft seal about $90.

gearlube · gearlube

I know about Proven Force, but they are like 2 hours north. Does anyone know of any in the cities?

dashboard · dashboard

I've always wanted a better tool for installing control are bushing, pieces of cut up tailpipe were just a pain. So with my new welding skills that still need refinement, I made this tool. The handle allows for smacking it with a hammer for removal after the bushing has been pressed in. It just makes th...

67ss · 67ss

Went to Wheeler today and ran my engine on the dyno. Went well nothing came apart and made decent numbers. Was hoping for a little more HP but the torque was where I wanted and that will make it a nice street engine. Here are a couple pictures, I'll try and post the video in a bit. -- Edited by 67ss on Wednesd...

SShink · SShink

So I wanted to check the overall health of the mystery 350 SBC motor in my Chevelle, and checked the cranking compression of each cylinder when the engine was cold. After reading more on how to do the cranking check, I realized I was supposed to have taken all of the spark plugs out then install the gauge...

SShink · SShink

Looking for a recommendation on upgrading from front drums to discs. Looking at this Wilwood kit: Wilwood Brake Link I don't want to go any bigger than 12" rotor's to stay within a 17" wheel. Thanks.

John D · John D

Because our Gubmint makes it D*mn-Near-Impossible for a "conscientious/want to do it correctly/I really want to live here - even if I'm married 3-years to a US National" person to wade through the endless "perfectly I-dotted, T-crossed, submitted in Triplicate" flippin' paperwork..

:b...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

[IMG]https://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q752/Stillwat...

jim larson · jim larson

Not a chevelle topic; but a GM product. Any suggestion on how to treat? Thanks

Dave Seitz · Dave Seitz

When I built the shop I used 4ft Fluorescent lights and as time has gone on they have burned out ballasts or gone dim. So along with the smoke and dust from the years shop is getting dark. Of the 16 lights only 3 are working with both bulbs, 4 completely dead, remaining 9 only have one bulb. Cash is a bit tig...

67ss · 67ss

Never seen this one before but I like the fact it uses vehicle speed and a throttle position input to control when the TCC comes on and off. Never used this kit myself but I see their are a few guys swapping in 200 transmission in the near future. Might be something to check into if you are keeping the TCC. ...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

New year, may as well get started...

[IMG]https://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q752/Stillwaterchevs/1962%20Impala%20SS/...

bowtie · bowtie

i missed when it was first announced, but the Car Craft show has moved from WI to KY. I think we'll be seeing more cars again this year.

John D · John D

bowtie · bowtie

Who regularly is on Team Chevelle aka www.chevelles.com? (www.Chevelles.net is an old version of it, btw) I just logged on after 3 months of absence. When I logged in that time, I had to reset my password and never actually ended up surfing. Prior to that, my last post was about 2.5 years ago. Oddly eno...

John D · John D

Mom's moving into a new house end of the month, so I've started to get some of my Shtuff out of there. One of the bigger pita's to move was my Dads Snap-On roller cab & top box. I bought mine in the late '80's, his is from the late '40's. His nickname back in the day was "Stroke"... as he was the guy to go to fo...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

I have been trying to find a contact number for them with no luck. Anyone know if they still do this locally ?

John D · John D

jim larson · jim larson

http://www.jegs.com/i/Coker-Tire/257/54890/10002/-1-- Edited by jim larson on Thursday 12th of January 2017 08:43:45 PM

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	Burb made 300K (Preview) Really love this Truck. Best road vehicle I have ever owned. Big block (502) 3/4 ton, 2005 with real bumpers and sheetmetal. 7000 pounds with full fuel and me. Tows my car hauler like a dream. Bought it used with 71000 miles. Wish I had another one stashed in the shed, staying dry and not rusting away. I w...	more ambition than brains	7	1268	Jun 2, 2017 by more ambition than brains
	What is it (Preview) radio filter? Its on a 72 velle	dashboard	8	779	May 29, 2017 by John D
	Motor Homeless! (Preview) Winnebago sold! Had to buy something almost as big! Pretty dry, California built vehicle, with an Earl Scheib $99.95 special, somewhat aged! 307 three on the tree, power steering and, tinted glass. Thanks to Chad Kiefer for the referral! Here are the pictures of this pristine driver.	more ambition than brains	4	728	May 27, 2017 by Derek69SS
	Car is ready for the road (Preview) Thanks again to those that helped with my trunk crossmember project. Everything is back together and Keith installed a tire on my recently painted rim.	jim larson	4	422	May 18, 2017 by jim larson
	How do I change plug on end of antenna? (Preview) The plug on the antenna doesn't fit the best into my old delco radio. A few years ago the shop in Anoka S&E checked out the radio and said is tested good. They gave me a new end to install on the antenna wire. I just don't know how to do this. Is it pretty simple? Thanks	jim larson	6	721	May 14, 2017 by Jon H
	Happy Mother's Day! (Preview) From your Northstar Chevelles family: Happy Mothers Day to all of our moms out there! For those who also do all the mom stuff in their families, keep up the good work, it does not go unnoticed.	bowtie	0	335	May 14, 2017 by bowtie
	Thinking car sits a little high in the rear, any comments? (Preview) The springs that came with the car were aftermarket and the car sat a little low in the rear, so I used spacers. I had a set of rear coil springs from an old 66 that I thought were original; but maybe an owner put different springs in the car that was retired in 81. Well I put those spring in and the cars sits 2...	jim larson	26	1063	May 7, 2017 by jim larson
	Watching a combustion chamber in slow motion (Preview) cool video of a combustion chamber working	bowtie	1	259	May 4, 2017 by Chris S
	See where fixing a little spider web on a hood can lead you (Preview) Well you may as well paint the underside. -- Edited by jim larson on Friday 28th of April 2017 04:49:13 PM	jim larson	11	775	May 3, 2017 by Lost in the 60s
	Looking for help with a 1950 Lincoln flat head..... (Preview) I have a friend I grew up with in northern Minnesota that has a 1950 Lincoln with a 337 CI flat head that Lincoln used in cars from about 1948 through 1951 and then some truck applications. Last year he noticed a lot of coolant leakage and is sure he has a block problem. He tells me these old flat heads are kin...	Jon H	18	638	Apr 29, 2017 by Jon H
	67 rocker moldings (Preview) I need a set of rocker moldings anyone have a new set laying around that they don't need ? Roger 612 483 4827	BB502	0	274	Apr 27, 2017 by BB502
	Steel, metro or soft-seal for door weatherstripping? (Preview) Whats the verdict? I've read some posts and most recommend metro. Steel is quite expensive, around $150 for a set. Metro about $110 and soft seal about $90.	jim larson	3	761	Apr 20, 2017 by bowtie
	Anyone know where the drive shaft shops are? (Preview) I know about Proven Force, but they are like 2 hours north. Does anyone know of any in the cities?	gearlube	23	2596	Apr 20, 2017 by jim larson
	A Better Mouse Trap (Preview) I've always wanted a better tool for installing control are bushing, pieces of cut up tailpipe were just a pain. So with my new welding skills that still need refinement, I made this tool. The handle allows for smacking it with a hammer for removal after the bushing has been pressed in. It just makes th...	dashboard	15	1061	Apr 17, 2017 by dashboard
	Had some dyno fun today (Preview) Went to Wheeler today and ran my engine on the dyno. Went well nothing came apart and made decent numbers. Was hoping for a little more HP but the torque was where I wanted and that will make it a nice street engine. Here are a couple pictures, I'll try and post the video in a bit. -- Edited by 67ss on Wednesd...	67ss	7	469	Apr 3, 2017 by 67ss
	Cranking Compression Readings (Preview) So I wanted to check the overall health of the mystery 350 SBC motor in my Chevelle, and checked the cranking compression of each cylinder when the engine was cold. After reading more on how to do the cranking check, I realized I was supposed to have taken all of the spark plugs out then install the gauge...	SShink	29	935	Apr 2, 2017 by John D
	Derek or other brake experts... (Preview) Looking for a recommendation on upgrading from front drums to discs. Looking at this Wilwood kit: Wilwood Brake Link I don't want to go any bigger than 12" rotor's to stay within a 17" wheel. Thanks.	SShink	8	653	Mar 30, 2017 by Lost in the 60s
	Wanna know why there's so many "Illegal" aliens??... (Preview) Because our Gubmint makes it D*mn-Near-Impossible for a "conscientious/want to do it correctly/I really want to live here - even if I'm married 3-years to a US National" person to wade through the endless "perfectly I-dotted, T-crossed, submitted in Triplicate" flippin' paperwork..:b...	John D	1	375	Mar 30, 2017 by John D
	New body repair tool (Preview) [IMG]https://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q752/Stillwat...	Lost in the 60s	4	543	Mar 19, 2017 by Lost in the 60s
	This is why you should not order gm chrome running board, any suggestions to repair (Preview) Not a chevelle topic; but a GM product. Any suggestion on how to treat? Thanks	jim larson	12	659	Mar 16, 2017 by jim larson
	Shop lighting (Preview) When I built the shop I used 4ft Fluorescent lights and as time has gone on they have burned out ballasts or gone dim. So along with the smoke and dust from the years shop is getting dark. Of the 16 lights only 3 are working with both bulbs, 4 completely dead, remaining 9 only have one bulb. Cash is a bit tig...	Dave Seitz	0	305	Mar 5, 2017 by Dave Seitz
	Another option for controlling TCC on overdrive transmissions (Preview) Never seen this one before but I like the fact it uses vehicle speed and a throttle position input to control when the TCC comes on and off. Never used this kit myself but I see their are a few guys swapping in 200 transmission in the near future. Might be something to check into if you are keeping the TCC. ...	67ss	11	862	Mar 1, 2017 by Lost in the 60s
	Been a while since "the addition" kicked in. (Preview) New year, may as well get started...[IMG]https://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q752/Stillwaterchevs/1962%20Impala%20SS/...	Lost in the 60s	9	666	Feb 24, 2017 by Larry Lucast
	Car Craft show no longer in WI (Preview) i missed when it was first announced, but the Car Craft show has moved from WI to KY. I think we'll be seeing more cars again this year.	bowtie	4	485	Feb 22, 2017 by bowtie
	Red Green's take on fuel systems (Preview)	John D	0	423	Feb 11, 2017 by John D
	Team Chevelle (Preview) Who regularly is on Team Chevelle aka www.chevelles.com? (www.Chevelles.net is an old version of it, btw) I just logged on after 3 months of absence. When I logged in that time, I had to reset my password and never actually ended up surfing. Prior to that, my last post was about 2.5 years ago. Oddly eno...	bowtie	11	1937	Feb 4, 2017 by 4-door Chevelle
	Goin' on 70 and still on the job... (Preview) Mom's moving into a new house end of the month, so I've started to get some of my Shtuff out of there. One of the bigger pita's to move was my Dads Snap-On roller cab & top box. I bought mine in the late '80's, his is from the late '40's. His nickname back in the day was "Stroke"... as he was the guy to go to fo...	John D	3	567	Jan 31, 2017 by Lost in the 60s
	How to contact Keystone bumper re-plating (Preview) I have been trying to find a contact number for them with no luck. Anyone know if they still do this locally ?	Lost in the 60s	14	1743	Jan 28, 2017 by Jon H
	Aussie's and a '69 (Preview)	John D	1	562	Jan 28, 2017 by BLyke
	Best appearing bias tire that is a radial (Preview) http://www.jegs.com/i/Coker-Tire/257/54890/10002/-1-- Edited by jim larson on Thursday 12th of January 2017 08:43:45 PM	jim larson	1	516	Jan 12, 2017 by Derek69SS
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