Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

jim larson · jim larson

Well Mitch got my AC up and working. On the way home every so often, about 15 seconds, there was kind of a screeching noise for about 1-2 seconds.I thought it was coming from the compressor, but who knows. Maybe compressor, or belt, or fan, or something inside thr evaporator. Sitting in the driveway w...

jim larson · jim larson

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

Jon H · Jon H

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...

jim larson · jim larson

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...

jim larson · jim larson

At the GM show Jon H mentioned a product that would help with dust clinging to a vehicle. Any more information Jon?

John D · John D

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...

John D · John D

Some innovative stuff going on here - "Run Whatcha Brung"!

jim larson · jim larson

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...

John D · John D

Thought this was pretty cool!

John D · John D

John D · John D

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...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

May 7th Just throwing this out for consideration and adding to your calendars. http://gopherstatebuick.org/club/spring-show/

jim larson · jim larson

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...

John D · John D

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)

jim larson · jim larson

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...

jim larson · jim larson

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...

Jon H · Jon H

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...

jim larson · jim larson

Thanks. Also looking for the name of the corvette shop that does AC work. I think it may be in the Blain area.

jim larson · jim larson

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...

John D · John D

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.

jim larson · jim larson

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...

Jon H · Jon H

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.

bowtie · bowtie

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

MACK5555 · MACK5555

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.

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

Hope everyone has a happy and safe Christmas.

John D · John D

Thought you'd like this... Biscayne

John D · John D

-- Edited by John D on Saturday 24th of December 2022 01:38:09 PM

John D · John D

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.

jim larson · jim larson

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...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

Hoping everyone had a pleasant Thanksgiving.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Pressing problem with my AC (Preview) Well Mitch got my AC up and working. On the way home every so often, about 15 seconds, there was kind of a screeching noise for about 1-2 seconds.I thought it was coming from the compressor, but who knows. Maybe compressor, or belt, or fan, or something inside thr evaporator. Sitting in the driveway w...	jim larson	7	877	Jul 3, 2023 by jim larson
	Best tool for getting behind the clips that hold the door panel to the inner side od the door? (Preview) 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	jim larson	7	908	Jul 2, 2023 by Larry Lucast
	Minnesota collector car plate law (Preview) 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...	Jon H	9	919	Jun 23, 2023 by OscarZ
	Modifying 2004r governer (Preview) 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...	jim larson	6	893	Jun 12, 2023 by jim larson
	No dust cling (Preview) At the GM show Jon H mentioned a product that would help with dust clinging to a vehicle. Any more information Jon?	jim larson	2	861	Jun 12, 2023 by jim larson
	FFR Roadster Pics (Preview) 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...	John D	4	817	Jun 4, 2023 by Larry Lucast
	Thailand "Redneck" Rice Tractor Drags (Preview) Some innovative stuff going on here - "Run Whatcha Brung"!	John D	2	749	May 18, 2023 by Lost in the 60s
	Well it happened, I fell for a scam (Preview) 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...	jim larson	0	821	Apr 30, 2023 by jim larson
	History of the "Bobcat" (Preview) Thought this was pretty cool!	John D	2	2769	Apr 20, 2023 by Derek69SS
	Daily Humor 2023 (Preview)	John D	2	769	Apr 5, 2023 by John D
	Wierd Oil Consumption (Preview) 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...	John D	1	440	Apr 2, 2023 by dashboard
	Buick spring car show and swap meet (Preview) May 7th Just throwing this out for consideration and adding to your calendars. http://gopherstatebuick.org/club/spring-show/	Lost in the 60s	4	524	Mar 29, 2023 by hkgmillette
	Any ideas on how to correct this? (Preview) 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...*	jim larson	3	495	Mar 16, 2023 by jim larson
	Jay Leno - Crashes Bike after getting burned (Preview) 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)	John D	2	458	Mar 8, 2023 by Bobs_Place
	Confused about series 52and series 56 terminals and connectors? (Preview) 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...	jim larson	2	846	Mar 8, 2023 by jim larson
	How do you use a vacuum pump to check at what vacuum the Superior 058 switch will kick in/off (Preview) 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...	jim larson	11	1191	Mar 4, 2023 by jim larson
	1966 Impala production by option (Preview) 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...	Jon H	3	536	Feb 21, 2023 by Bobs_Place
	Where can I get the current password? (Preview) Thanks. Also looking for the name of the corvette shop that does AC work. I think it may be in the Blain area.	jim larson	4	472	Feb 19, 2023 by jim larson
	Not chevelle related but every chevelle owner should know! (Preview) 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...	jim larson	4	886	Feb 2, 2023 by Lost in the 60s
	Hall Scott - Heavy Duty Engines (Preview) 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.	John D	2	499	Jan 27, 2023 by John D
	What to do? Wife’s new car 2024 blazer electric or 2023 gas 3.6 blazer? (Preview) 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...	jim larson	8	947	Jan 12, 2023 by Derek69SS
	Happy New Year! (Preview) 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.	Jon H	4	429	Jan 4, 2023 by ghaasl
	New updated club application can be found here (Preview) 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	bowtie	0	849	Jan 1, 2023 by bowtie
	Sheet metal (Preview) 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.	MACK5555	5	486	Jan 1, 2023 by MACK5555
	Merry Christmas everyone ! (Preview) Hope everyone has a happy and safe Christmas.	Lost in the 60s	4	776	Dec 26, 2022 by BLyke
	Hey Karl... (Preview) Thought you'd like this... Biscayne	John D	0	857	Dec 24, 2022 by John D
	Hmmm.... (Preview) -- Edited by John D on Saturday 24th of December 2022 01:38:09 PM	John D	0	745	Dec 24, 2022 by John D
	Hey Derek... (Preview) 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.	John D	3	516	Dec 21, 2022 by Derek69SS
	Any Tips for cleaning disc backing plate (Preview) 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...	jim larson	4	805	Dec 12, 2022 by jim larson
	Thanksgiving (Preview) Hoping everyone had a pleasant Thanksgiving.	Lost in the 60s	3	453	Nov 27, 2022 by ghaasl
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