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Best tool for getting behind the clips that hold the door panel to the inner side od the door?
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This is on a 66 if that makes a difference. I want to keep the clip from tearing through the cardboard of the panel. Thanks
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Minnesota collector car plate law
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Periodically the question comes up regarding when and where we can drive our cars plated with Minnesota collector plates. Every few years I have posted the current law. Attached is Minnesota statute 168.10 sub 1c. I am not a lawyer but was told by DMV that as long as you have a car with regular plates as a...
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Modifying 2004r governer
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I don’t know much about why or how to do this. Add comments if you have experienced with this., from what I’ve read, you modify the two weights (decrease)and springs (lighten) if you want to increase (move up) the shift points because the trans shifts two early. The 2004r bought was out of a Caprice...
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No dust cling
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At the GM show Jon H mentioned a product that would help with dust clinging to a vehicle. Any more information Jon?
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FFR Roadster Pics
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A bunch of us who've built Factory Five's in the Mpls area have gotten together a few times, and gone on a cruise or three. We got together on the 21st, and one of the guys knows a photographer who tagged along. (He was riding in a BMW Z4 roadster, doing all kinds of acrobatics... hanging out over the door, t...
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Thailand "Redneck" Rice Tractor Drags
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Some innovative stuff going on here - "Run Whatcha Brung"!
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Well it happened, I fell for a scam
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I fell for a Lowe’s scam and order a new workbench. Well it wasn’t Lowe’s but sure looked like it. i had been looking at Lowe’s for a clothes washer and they must have gotten my email that way. I should have known the price was too GOOD. We’ll see if Chase can get my money back. Well Home Depot gave me n...
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History of the "Bobcat"
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Thought this was pretty cool!
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Daily Humor 2023
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Wierd Oil Consumption
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A friend has a 2014 Chevy Equinox 2.4L 4-popper, AWD Been running synthetic since new. Oil changes by owner's boyfriend/my friend (his Dad). Just did another change, 6000 miles since last. Noticed that only 2-1/2 quarts came out of it! Sump/capacity is 5qts. Engine uses a vertical "element" type fi...
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Buick spring car show and swap meet
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May 7th Just throwing this out for consideration and adding to your calendars. http://gopherstatebuick.org/club/spring-show/
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Any ideas on how to correct this?
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Should be obvious wants wrong. I need to rotate the oil fill tube a bit. Don’t want to damage the chrome. I taped it up and tried to use a large chanel lock pliers. No luck. Wonder what your thoughts would be? Need to rotate it about 30*. -- Edited by jim larson on Wednesday 15th of March 2023 01:07...
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Jay Leno - Crashes Bike after getting burned
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You may have heard that not long after recovering from his steam car burn incident, he crashed on a motorcycle and busted himself up again! Here's a clip where he touches on what happened... (5:50 is the bike accident)
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Confused about series 52and series 56 terminals and connectors?
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I am looking for some connectors and terminals to hook up an old KK Tach to an original 1966 tack harness. Someone had cut the terminals/connectors off. I need series 52 or 56 and don’t know the difference or which series I need. Also I see some are indicated as metric. I think I would need US. could s...
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How do you use a vacuum pump to check at what vacuum the Superior 058 switch will kick in/off
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Working on when the switch will activate power to my lock up converter. My system is a 2004R with lock up to only accrue when in Overdrive. I also have a brake switch that cuts power when you tap the brake, then restores power when you let off the brake. Bob helped me set this up. I don’t want it to lock u...
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1966 Impala production by option
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I met a guy at a show in Az Saturday that has a '66 Impala 3 seat Wagon with an original 396/325hp and a M20 4 speed. I know we can find how many Chevelles were built with specific options but is there a site to locate that information for the Impala? I thought it would be in the GM Heritage vehicle information...
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Where can I get the current password?
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Thanks. Also looking for the name of the corvette shop that does AC work. I think it may be in the Blain area.
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Not chevelle related but every chevelle owner should know!
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Water-softener filling with water and leaking over the top. Culligan tech said these Water Boss softeners go bad and are too expensive to repair. Can’t get parts. New Culligan $3700. Called Waters Boss tech line and they suggested some new “O” Rings. They sent me a pack of rings, Free...
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Hall Scott - Heavy Duty Engines
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I never knew about these. Serious heavy duty truck and industrial engines. This is a really neat video. Unfortunately the audio quality is poor, but on the positive side, the "reporter" seems to actually be knowledgeable about engines & machining.
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What to do? Wife’s new car 2024 blazer electric or 2023 gas 3.6 blazer?
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I signed up a few months ago for a new 2024 blazer electric, I will not likely get it until Dec of 23, but maybe later. Now having seconds thoughts. I have been looking at a 2023 blazer with the 3.6. The annual Milage we put on our 2015 equinox runs about 5K. So the cost of gas is not much of a factor. Any th...
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Happy New Year!
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Here is to hoping everyone has a safe and enjoyable transition into 2023. Wishing you joy and good health continue through out the year. May an early spring let everyone forget about last weeks weather.
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New updated club application can be found here
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The new and updated club application can be found attached here. Please note the new dues amount, and the updated address if you plan on mailing it. -- Edited by bowtie on Monday 2nd of January 2023 05:34:26 PM
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Sheet metal
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Does anyone have a suggested order of operations for sheet metal work on a 66 chevelle. Most of the sheet metal is going to be replaced. Just wondering if there is a generic order to do things it.
Example
1. Trunk floor
2. Inner outer wheel wells
3. Quarter panels
4. Etc.
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Merry Christmas everyone !
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Hope everyone has a happy and safe Christmas.
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Hey Karl...
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Thought you'd like this... Biscayne
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Hmmm....
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-- Edited by John D on Saturday 24th of December 2022 01:38:09 PM
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Hey Derek...
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And y'all... Derek has a more vested interest in this, but I thought it was really interesting. Just having the 100 year old tooling to be able to do this job is amazing.
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Any Tips for cleaning disc backing plate
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Also the caliper brackets. Plates look gold with orginal plating but some paint. The other side is pretty much brace dust, same for brackets. I washer and scrubbed with dawn soap. I am thinking about 3m stripper for the paint and then oven cleaner and then 409. But I don’t want to disrupt the origi...
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Thanksgiving
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Hoping everyone had a pleasant Thanksgiving.
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Nearly 60 Years in the Same Building - Forced out by the City for the Olympics.
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