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Performance shock mounting
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Has anyone heard of a preference for mounting the front shock lower T-bar ABOVE the lower control arm? Was talking to Ridetech and they say this is their preference for mounting . -- Edited by Tony Hoffer on Saturday 8th of August 2015 07:38:31 PM
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Ohio members
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Stopped in at Kevin and Angie's on our way back from Cleveland. He still has the cleanest shop anywhere.. We got the grand tour and they even fed us some awesome sandwiches. Not exactly on the way but way worth the detour! Thanks Kevin!
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Idea for a new reality TV show - "Rampant Estrogen & the Lone Male"
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With the wedding at T-minus 4.5 days and counting... I'm running out of excuses to run to the sanctuary of the "40 Watt" and get some stability. (It's going to be an interesting week... slightly OCD bride-to-be  , slightly freaked Mom  , about 30 soon-to-be-relatives i...
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Air Compressor
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Picked this up today, 16 cfm at 175 psi. $300.00 delivered; should work for the blast cabinet. I have John D and Mitch to blame for this; they introduced me to their blast cabinets.
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Newer pick up
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[URL=http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/Stillwaterchevs/media/2011%20Silverado/DSCN7604_zpskgtahzkr.jpg.html][IMG]http...
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Parts search
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I am gathering parts to put my steering column back in. The lower steering column cover is broken but the replacement part found on several sites seems incorrect. Attached is a picture I took of my original part and a picture of the supposed replacement part for 68-72 chevelle. The replacement...
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Exhaust cutouts
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Looking for some advice if anyone knows of a good set of exhaust cutouts (electric).looking to put them on the Chevelle this fall.
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1966 LED tail lights
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I got a call from a manufacturer I talked to last year at Car Craft. They were working on LED tail lights for Chevelle's. They now have them for 1966-1973... Not just LED, but 6 pattern sequential. They are coming to Street Machine Nationals and will bring sets with to sell there. They are bringin...
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Nice 66 biscayne
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http://content.mecum.com/infonet/email/PA0715-223667.html
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PM's limited by time or quantity ?
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I was trying to find a PM from March and my list only goes back to May. Are they automatically dropped after a specific amount of time ?
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"BEST" Rear Bumper for a 2014-15 Silverado 1500?
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Looking for an alternate to the standard rear bumper, yes you guessed it. This one looks pretty good and has all the factory locations for the wiring, spare tire, lights, and backup sensors along with being able retaining your original factory hitch. And I think it looks pretty good. Rear Bumper ...
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Received this from my daughter, thought it was worth sharing....
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BIR got clobbered
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Sunday night's storm hit the "lakes area" hard!! Hank, you OK?? Talked to "Nana Ruth", and she's OK up in Backus (about 35 miles north). She said it was "nothing more than a heavy downpour here, but looking South it was UGLY!!"
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A couple of loose Intake manifold bolts should I ?
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I noticed a little oil on the intake, at first I thought it was from the carb; but now I think it may have been due to one or two loose intake manifold bolts. Is this likely? I re-torqued all the bolts to speciations. I will have to drive the car for a few hundred miles and see if any improvement. Would it al...
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Cool 1/2" Ratchet Shootout on Hot Rod
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Thought everyone might find this interesting. Import tools aren't as bad as we make them to be some times... Ratchet Shootout Link Paste
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Tire mounting
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I need to get a tire mounted on a centerline mag..Anyone good around Oakdale, Woodbury?
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66 window woes and a call for parts
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im working on getting the power window conversion in and adjusted before taking the car up for her new convertible top. When I got the old manual regulators out today, I discovered that a) one of the steel assemblies that the glass fits into at the bottom is cracked and missing a piece (drivers side) , a...
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Forum vs facebook vs ???
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My wife has telling me about there being some postings and conversations on the NSCC facebook page. Are we moving away from the forum as a general communication device or are we maintaining two? Not being one who is on facebook just curious, don't want to miss out on members activities, postings, co...
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Someone to install convertible top on my 66
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I just swapped the manual convert top frame on Lucy to a power setup from a Buick, a conversion that I have been wanting to do for some time. All the hydraulics work flawlessly, and I think I have it adjusted to sit correctly. The new frame was bare, so I picked up a new top, window, pads and cables from Eck...
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Electronics question.....
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I have a friend who has a 1983 Mercedes 380 with electronic ignition. Recently he a problem with his water pump. The location required the removal of the distributor. After the water pump issue he had the car running and went for a short ride. He left town for two weeks not knowing he had left the ignition...
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NCC car show this weekend !!!
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That being the Northstar CAMARO Club... Annual All Chevy Show at Stillwater Motors, Yes it's on blacktop and yes, it can get hot. I will try to get them to leave enough room behind the cars for a pop-up for shade. There will be food and I believe ice cream for sale on-site.
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Machine Work/Shop Needed - Farmington Area
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A co-worker of mine is rebuilding his 40's vintage Delta table saw. The main arbor & flange for the blade needs to be trued. Looking for a machine shop that can chuck the arbor & flange assy in a lathe and re-face the flange so it's perfectly perpendicular to the shaft. Anyone know of a shop aroun...
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Two nice cars
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It would be nice to own both of these cars. http://tinyurl.com/qh4w9t9 I think I've mentioned on the forum that my brother ordered a new 396 El Camino in 1967. It wasn't an SS396 so it didn't have the SS badging on the grill nor the SS hood. I guess the SS trim was not available as an option. From ChevelleS...
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Trany Info
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Here's a little tid bit I received from Silver Sport Transmissions. A customer recently called us with a problem. His transmission was slipping in 5th gear and the problem was only getting worse. He had put some miles on it, but it would be considered a low amount of milage for a transmission...
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Car show June 27
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The Camaro Club is hosting their annual All Chevy Show at Stillwater Motors on the June 27th. Come on out and join the fun.... Well, OK, it'll be fun if it isn't raining...
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Water damage to iphone
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iPhone Repair Something you you might want to watch, if you jump in the lake after a 96 yr old guy who falls into the water. i watched yesterday after getting out of my wet clothes. He is fine, wanted to continue to fish and dry off in the boat. My guess, he didn't want the wife to find out. https://m.you...
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St. Francis Friday night car show
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Stopped at the show while out for a cruise tonight. Saw the Mr. Yuk Chevelle from our Nov. meeting and was able to meet Mike's wife. They didn't stay long, it seems they had some access fuel to burn this evening. I also saw a purple El Camino with a club sticker in the window. Didn't get to meet...
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I found where all the Chevelles and parts go to car heaven today...
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We had a club garage tour and cruise today, and I found the meca of all Chevelledom (along with a couple of Camaro's and a GTO thrown in for good measure). One of the members has a HUGE has to be 100X100 building with his 'collection' in it that we got a chance to see today. The locals told me today's viewing...
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Attn: Guys with early 2000's GMC or Chevy full size trucks-Shifter cable retention issue...
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Since I know a few of you have late 90's/early 2000's GMC or Chevy full size trucks, thought I'd throw this out there. When towing the enclosed trailer to MN a few weeks ago, I stopped at a gas station in Missouri to fill up (many times for the trip... lol), and pulled up to the pump and went to put the truck in...
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How common is this Holley accelerator pump issue?
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I rebuilt my carb last winter due to some gas leaks around the accelerator pump. Two accelerator pump later, I am having the same issue. When the car sits for a few days, gas leaks down a bit and puddles on the intake. I thought that was the only issue; but will checking things today, with the wife in the c...
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