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Who makes keys for our cars?
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Looks like I have to replace my lock and key cylinder for my Malibu .glove Box. Looking at a NOS lock and cylinder, but no key. Looks like I can buy a GM blank or a blank from someone like ACE Hardware. But where can I get a Key cut for the lock cylinder? Or better yet change the lock cylinder to fit my trun...
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Carport recommendations ebxperience
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Garage is getting to small. I would like to store/work on the two Chevelle’s this winter as well as keep Rachel’s Blazer inside. That leaves my Silverado outside. I would like to have something to park it under that doesn’t blow away. I have a 23 1/2’ wide pad in front of the garage. With two 9’ door...
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Reminder, annual Buick car show Sunday 5/5
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Just a reminder that the annual Buick car show at the fairgrounds is this Sunday May 5th. Not just for Buicks, all are welcome. http://gopherstatebuick.org/club/spring-show/
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How Did You Get Here??
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The Officers recently had a Club business/idea meeting and one of the topics was about website & forum traffic. We'd appreciate your cooperation in taking the attached poll that asks "How did you get here / find us" (Northstar Chevelle Club Discussion Forum) Even if you're not a Club Member or Re...
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How best to clean an preserve brake booster finish?
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Just did a pre cleaning and polish. It’s been neglected the past few years. I had it professionally done a number of years ago. There must have been a few specks of rust Left. A lot of calcium also showed up. Is there a cleaner you recommend? After I get it real clean, I plan to polish with a product t...
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Trying to diagnose a ignition problem that showed its ugly face last fall
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Car stated to suddenly quit on its own. I could restart it and it would run for a few minuets. Then it got worse. To the point that it would start and as soon as the key return to run it then would quit. I then used a jumper wire from the battery to the coil when I wanted to run/drive the cat. Now Trying to fi...
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Another oi leak
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The VC leak a bit. Think the re-builder used a rubber gasket with a steel insert. Doesn’t leak a lot, just enough make a little mess to wipe off. Used cork gaskets RTV and Indian head on my BB years ago, no leaks. What are you guys using.
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Minnetonka Drive-In
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They are open for the season! Thursday afternoon/evening is "Hot Rod Day". Anything & Everything is welcome (and shows up!). If you get there early (3:30/4:30) you'll probably get a spot in the restaurant lot, but you may get "trapped" in by other cars for awhile. If the restaurant's full, there...
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Spring cruise
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GSTA show at the fairgrounds this weekend
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I just came across this. Probably not going, but wanted to get it out there, if others wanted to go. Tickets can be bought online thru today for $17 sent to a phone. $18 at the door.
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Oil leak around fuel pump?
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This is on my SB Malibu. Are there any tips to get this to stop leaking? It’s a replacement fuel pump. Maybe double gasket or clean and that new gray RTV? Anyone have luck with fixing this issue? Thanks
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What vehicle was this rim from.
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This is the spare that came with my Malibu. I replaced the tire and rim to a 66 looking disc brake rim from 69. I am looking at replacing the spare with a similar rim. It’s A 14x6 rim, thinking it’s also a disc rim (not sure). Anyone recognize the rim? Maybe there is a good home out there.
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Peddle Cars
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I spent the day at the Auburn Cord Duesenburg Museum in Auburn Indiana. When I came across a display of peddle cars I thought of Derek and his collection. These cars look smaller in the pictures than they are. The quality and detail was incredbile.
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Parade of Progress
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Here's a quick read from the GM chronicles. In 1933, GM vice President Charles Kettering (www.kettering.edu) was in Chicago representing GM at the World's Fair. While there, he had a novel idea. Instead of the people coming too see what GM has to offer in it's exhibit, why not take the exhibit to the p...
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P219A code on my 2017 Silverado 5.3
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This code keeps popping up. then check engine light disappears for a while. Then light comes back on. What do I do? it says there is an imbalance in the #1 bank. Is there something simple to do? Looking at a video online it looks like there could be several causes. I don’t feel comfortable with check...
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Car has been in cold storage. How do I make sure everything has oil before starting car? is there a way to turn the engine and get oil into everything without starting the engine? Thanks
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Suction mirror for upper right corner of Windshield?
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Drilling new holes is out. I’ve been using a suction style that keep falling off. Anyone having good luck. I could never drive the freeways to Ky.
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This company did me exhaust manifolds
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https://www.stainlessheaders.com/flanges Really did a nice job owner had C . I don’t know his status, most likely his son took over. Alway looks busy. I thought at onetime we were going to stop there on a cruise.
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1970 Chevelle parts
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As part of the return trip from FL, I sidestepped a couple hundred miles to Hilton Head, SC. I picked up some NOS sheet metal from a guy who had bought it in 1990 to restore his car and didn't need them. He has hung onto them all this time. He lived in NY at the time but moved to AZ a few years later and lived in AZ f...
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A must watch video posted on TC
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https://www.chevelles.com/threads/cool-video-of-fisher-body-gm-assembly-line.1173010/
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If you're ever in or near Flint, Michigan go see this
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Last week we had a business meeting in Flint Michigan at what is called "Factory One." The building was the site of the Durant Dort Carriage Company. If you recognize the name Durant, it's because William C "Billy" Durant was the man who in 1904 took over a fledgling motorcar company called Buick and...
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Can't fix it if I don't know it's broke...
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It's been about a month - and my phone/email hasn't blown up with messages or calls... so I'm assuming: New or Renewed members can access and see the "Member's Only" sections of the forum (here)? New or Renewed members can access the Member roster/directory on the website (using the 2024 password ema...
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Kudos to Cooz
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I've been spending a couple of hours every few days to relearning, fixing, and cleaning up the Club's website. Our provider upgraded/changed the "site builder" software... many things for the better, some not so. I'm guessing there was some type of "import old site/database" function (to transfe...
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Photos for the Archive
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If you've been on the Website recently, you may have noticed a new selection available on the "Menu Bar" - Photo Archives You'll also notice that it stops cold at 2018... why? There's no photos in the website database after that year. I need member help with this. This would be a great time to "cull" you...
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"Member's Only Access" & Document Password Has Changed for 2024
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As happens every calendar year, the password used to access "protected" documents (such as the Club Roster) will change. Also, current members that have not renewed for 2024 will have "members only" access removed from their account, and will revert to "registered user" status. This update wil...
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First rights of spring
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I know it isn't officially spring yet, but with the nice weather MN has been having, has anyone had their first Chevelle ride of 2024? Remember you can't claim it without pictures.
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Home Page Picture - Need some new material!!
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Don't know about y'all, but I'm tired of looking at my ugly mug in front of the Drive-In from 5 years (?) ago... So this is a call-out to the Members who remembered to snap a few pictures at our events/cruises over the last few months. You can post a "preview" pic here, but please send the raw photo (jpg, jp...
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Is the membership application on the facebook site still current
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Just checking in to see if the membership application file on the facebook page correct (from last January). The link on the on this site located on the upper right in the blue bar does not appear to work.
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Forum Access Difficulties
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If you are having difficulties accessing areas of the Forum:- Try doing a "page refresh" (circle with an arrowhead icon) on your browser.- Try doing a browser cache & history "dump" on your computer - sometimes updates on our end will get stuck.- Send an email to the webmaster. Use the link named "...
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Newest Helper in the 40 Watt!!
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Raphael Nathaniel Polo 01/03/2024 6 lbs, 13oz / 19.5"
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