Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

SShink · SShink

Is the forum dead or what???

Not sure if everybody is busy wrenching, watching football games, or burned out from all the political ads or what... but man this thing is dead! Without Rick's Daily Blog about washing his cars, drinking coffee, and updates on his dog's life (don't get me wrong R...

Jon H · Jon H

I am thinking of changing carbs. I am wondering the pros and cons of the electric vs manual chokes. I know the electric is intended to be simple but the pull off is different depending on the time of year, and our seasons do change dramatically. The manual seems very simplistic, but you have total co...

gearlube · gearlube

All, I am putting in a vintage air system. One of the tasks is to crimp hose ends on the a\c hoses. Does any one have one of those tool or know where to get this done cheap?

dashboard · dashboard

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month…if you are a veteran, thanks.

RICKS70SS · RICKS70SS

Well today was going great. Got things done that I've put off till my days off of work. Beautiful Sunny warm day. RIGHT ? So i get in the Monte carlo and go fill up the gas can. Just incase I need some for the **** blower. I've got the drivers side window down and radio playing some BACK IN BLACK. N...

jim larson · jim larson

Looking for clarification on the color of the upper shaded 4" strip at the top of the windshield. Specificaly for 64-67 Chevelles, do you know or have seen original windshields with a bronze upper strip? I think the strip should be bronze and not the blue gray strip that Auto City Gl*** in Isa...

dashboard · dashboard

Has anyone ever used PODS for storage or transport? I’m trying to find the max allowable load for an 8’x8’x16’ pod. All I can find on their site is that the average household weight is 5K but no reference to the max weight the container can hold. I did email the company but their all backed up with Storm S...

dashboard · dashboard

Over the last year a couple people have suggested that my avatar may be a little too racy and approaches a degree of inappropriateness. Their views concern me so I’m asking for your thoughts and guidance on the subject. Some background information might be helpful and ***ist you in formulating you...

more ambition than brains · more ambition than brains

A friend from the Impala Club is looking for a contact with the Nova Club. He says they do not reply to E-mails to the web site. Was it Tim that was a member there? Can anyone provide contact info? Thanks! Karl 612-384-5477

dashboard · dashboard

http://www.hulu.com/#!watch/157305#i0%2cp0%2cs1%2cd0

John D · John D

Remember to set your clocks back 1 hour when you go to bed tonight! "Spring ahead, and Fall back"

chevelle · chevelle

As I chip away at things on my chevelle, i decided to see if a new speedometer cable would quiet things down and stop the wild swings in readings. a little web surfing got me to finding there was on on the shelf at the O'Reilly store ~1 mile from my house (for roughtly 1/2 the price i found it on line plus shipp...

66 RAT · 66 RAT

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/10/29/hemmings-find-of-the-day-1969-chevrolet-chevelle-ss396/?refer=news

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

I was looking for new tires for the '38 and came across discount tire direct on ebay. I just ordered 4 tires for the lowest price anywhere PLUS they have a $100 REBATE until Nov 4th. 4 spankin' new Cobra GT tires for $438 and FREE shipping to my door and with the rebate the cost drops to $338 !!! If you are thi...

66 RAT · 66 RAT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB-KBaevPqM&feature=player_embedded#!-- Edited by 66 RAT on Wed...

66 RAT · 66 RAT

http://www.superchevy.com/features/sucp_110801_100_most_significant_chevys_of_all_time/viewall.htmlSuper Chevy magazine published a list o...

bowtie · bowtie

2012 Cadillac CTS-V. The "dash V" stand for it's a cadillac bodied Corvette. The owner of this CTS-V leased himself a nice new car and decided that it still needed more, so he added some drag radials, a roll bar, and a nitrous system. From what I have heard, he was at the track and, well, you can...

jim larson · jim larson

http://www.shevelles.com Be sure to check out her sold cars in addition to her present cars. Someone needs to explain what I am doing wrong. -- Edited by jim larson on Saturday 27th of October 2012 04:47:26 PM

John D · John D

-- Edited by John D on Saturday 27th of October 2012 06:36:13 AM

66 RAT · 66 RAT

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/10/19/rare-z16-chevelle-to-cross-the-block/?refer=news

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

I drove to central IA on Tuesday and drove this car. I made an offer and he turned it down but called last night and accepted it.The car is well built but needs a lot of massaging to get the body ready for paint. Price of the car is about what it would cost to buy everything on it for another "starter&qu...

Dan Williams · Dan Williams

There is a guy on Team Chevelle looking for a little help. I meant to ask around today, but with all the noise and stuff, I didn't get it done.

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3621744#post3621744

John D · John D

Had a "Shake out the pants leg" moment on Saturday. Was peeling off 212 onto 169 north in the "Green Mary" at about 50mph... a nice smooth/gradual on-ramp, in dry conditions and WHAMMO - the azz-end kicks out on me!

NO warning, no jitters, just "I'M SIDEWAYS NOW"!!! I kept it from looping but it w...

RICKS70SS · RICKS70SS

OK How many on here were in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or the Marines ? I'd like to say THANKs to all that served or are serving. Me I was in the Navy 3rd class Boatswainmate. U.S.N. Retired. :) WHO ELSE ? Come on be proud and tell us

dashboard · dashboard

Using Tim’s old rims I was able to lower the Elky enough to raise the lift one more click (six inches) and park the Buick below it. I have two inches to spare between the Buick and the underside of the lift and two inches of clearance between the top of the Elky and the ceiling.

RICKS70SS · RICKS70SS

OK. Don't ask me why I feel to tell all of this But I do. I think this started me thinking when a few of you made a comment about watching TV or NOT. Not to defend myself. Cause you that know me. Know I don't for the most time care what others say & do. " TO A POINT " But after reading that. I started...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

Here's a few pics of the Fulton visor and Moroso cover I got ..... These are from a new photo account on photobucket. Let me know if they are too big for the screen and I'll resize them. Moroso package shows age and the cover looks grubby. The cover inside looks like NEW ! It was still sealed. I peeled it ope...

John D · John D

Now, the bills are bundled, wrapped, and in bags... neatly stacked. (Don't ask me how I know)

gearlube · gearlube

I just couldn't justify the cost of the convertible. So I went with a Coupe. I have some fun plans for it. Gonna put in A/C, Paint, BBC, 700R4. Already has a 12 bolt POSI!, disc brakes, real chev 5 spoke, correct SS bumpers, buckets, floor console shifter, round guage dash, cowl hood, SS grill. All l...

Chris R · Chris R

Anyone have any room in thier shop or garage that might be willing to store a refrigerator for me this winter?

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Should we stick a fork in the forum? (Preview) Is the forum dead or what??? Not sure if everybody is busy wrenching, watching football games, or burned out from all the political ads or what... but man this thing is dead! Without Rick's Daily Blog about washing his cars, drinking coffee, and updates on his dog's life (don't get me wrong R...	SShink	35	3807	Nov 16, 2012 by Tony Hoffer
	Electric or Manual Choke??? (Preview) I am thinking of changing carbs. I am wondering the pros and cons of the electric vs manual chokes. I know the electric is intended to be simple but the pull off is different depending on the time of year, and our seasons do change dramatically. The manual seems very simplistic, but you have total co...	Jon H	9	955	Nov 13, 2012 by Scott Parkhurst
	Where to find A\C hose end crimpers? (Preview) All, I am putting in a vintage air system. One of the tasks is to crimp hose ends on the a\c hoses. Does any one have one of those tool or know where to get this done cheap?	gearlube	8	618	Nov 12, 2012 by John D
	11-11-11 (Preview) On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month…if you are a veteran, thanks.	dashboard	6	533	Nov 12, 2012 by Chris R
	WELL TODAY IT FINALLY HIT ME :( (Preview) Well today was going great. Got things done that I've put off till my days off of work. Beautiful Sunny warm day. RIGHT ? So i get in the Monte carlo and go fill up the gas can. Just incase I need some for the **** blower. I've got the drivers side window down and radio playing some BACK IN BLACK. N...	RICKS70SS	25	931	Nov 12, 2012 by RICKS70SS
	Restoration Gl* Question (Preview) Looking for clarification on the color of the upper shaded 4" strip at the top of the windshield. Specificaly for 64-67 Chevelles, do you know or have seen original windshields with a bronze upper strip? I think the strip should be bronze and not the blue gray strip that Auto City Gl* in Isa...	jim larson	13	669	Nov 9, 2012 by jim larson
	PODS (Preview) Has anyone ever used PODS for storage or transport? I’m trying to find the max allowable load for an 8’x8’x16’ pod. All I can find on their site is that the average household weight is 5K but no reference to the max weight the container can hold. I did email the company but their all backed up with Storm S...	dashboard	2	418	Nov 9, 2012 by Lost in the 60s
	Your Thoughts (Preview) Over the last year a couple people have suggested that my avatar may be a little too racy and approaches a degree of inappropriateness. Their views concern me so I’m asking for your thoughts and guidance on the subject. Some background information might be helpful and ***ist you in formulating you...	dashboard	17	1728	Nov 6, 2012 by Bungy L-76
	Nova Club.??? (Preview) A friend from the Impala Club is looking for a contact with the Nova Club. He says they do not reply to E-mails to the web site. Was it Tim that was a member there? Can anyone provide contact info? Thanks! Karl 612-384-5477	more ambition than brains	8	620	Nov 6, 2012 by more ambition than brains
	Do you know the history (Preview) http://www.hulu.com/#!watch/157305#i0%2cp0%2cs1%2cd0	dashboard	0	426	Nov 5, 2012 by dashboard
	DST - Daylight Savings Time (Preview) Remember to set your clocks back 1 hour when you go to bed tonight! "Spring ahead, and Fall back"	John D	0	369	Nov 4, 2012 by John D
	best $12 i ever spent (Preview) As I chip away at things on my chevelle, i decided to see if a new speedometer cable would quiet things down and stop the wild swings in readings. a little web surfing got me to finding there was on on the shelf at the O'Reilly store ~1 mile from my house (for roughtly 1/2 the price i found it on line plus shipp...	chevelle	4	512	Nov 3, 2012 by chevelle
	Chevelle in "Hemmings Find of the Day" (Preview) http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/10/29/hemmings-find-of-the-day-1969-chevrolet-chevelle-ss396/?refer=news	66 RAT	5	523	Nov 1, 2012 by Chris R
	Super tire deal !!! (Preview) I was looking for new tires for the '38 and came across discount tire direct on ebay. I just ordered 4 tires for the lowest price anywhere PLUS they have a $100 REBATE until Nov 4th. 4 spankin' new Cobra GT tires for $438 and FREE shipping to my door and with the rebate the cost drops to $338 !!! If you are thi...	Lost in the 60s	1	476	Oct 29, 2012 by Derek69SS
	Video --- '64 Chevelle wagon autocrosser (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB-KBaevPqM&feature=player_embedded#!-- Edited by 66 RAT on Wed...	66 RAT	9	2757	Oct 28, 2012 by Scott Parkhurst
	"100 Most Significant Chevys . . ." (Preview) http://www.superchevy.com/features/sucp_110801_100_most_significant_chevys_of_all_time/viewall.htmlSuper Chevy magazine published a list o...	66 RAT	2	448	Oct 28, 2012 by Chris R
	This will certainly affect your warranty (Preview) 2012 Cadillac CTS-V. The "dash V" stand for it's a cadillac bodied Corvette. The owner of this CTS-V leased himself a nice new car and decided that it still needed more, so he added some drag radials, a roll bar, and a nitrous system. From what I have heard, he was at the track and, well, you can...	bowtie	7	676	Oct 28, 2012 by Chris R
	Her is a true car lady (Preview) http://www.shevelles.com Be sure to check out her sold cars in addition to her present cars. Someone needs to explain what I am doing wrong. -- Edited by jim larson on Saturday 27th of October 2012 04:47:26 PM	jim larson	3	723	Oct 28, 2012 by Jon H
	One for Mitch... (Preview) -- Edited by John D on Saturday 27th of October 2012 06:36:13 AM	John D	1	412	Oct 27, 2012 by Lost in the 60s
	1 of 201 '65 Chevelles (Preview) http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/10/19/rare-z16-chevelle-to-cross-the-block/?refer=news	66 RAT	5	1191	Oct 24, 2012 by jim larson
	The boy who cried Wolf... (Preview) I drove to central IA on Tuesday and drove this car. I made an offer and he turned it down but called last night and accepted it.The car is well built but needs a lot of massaging to get the body ready for paint. Price of the car is about what it would cost to buy everything on it for another "starter&qu...	Lost in the 60s	19	879	Oct 23, 2012 by Bungy L-76
	Anybody from the Lake Crystal area? (Preview) There is a guy on Team Chevelle looking for a little help. I meant to ask around today, but with all the noise and stuff, I didn't get it done. http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3621744#post3621744	Dan Williams	11	717	Oct 22, 2012 by Scott Parkhurst
	Found the adhesion limits of Potenza's on a barge... (Preview) Had a "Shake out the pants leg" moment on Saturday. Was peeling off 212 onto 169 north in the "Green Mary" at about 50mph... a nice smooth/gradual on-ramp, in dry conditions and WHAMMO - the azz-end kicks out on me! NO warning, no jitters, just "I'M SIDEWAYS NOW"!!! I kept it from looping but it w...	John D	9	667	Oct 19, 2012 by Back in Black
	WHO ON HERE WAS IN THE ARMED SERVICES ?? (Preview) OK How many on here were in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or the Marines ? I'd like to say THANKs to all that served or are serving. Me I was in the Navy 3rd class Boatswainmate. U.S.N. Retired. :) WHO ELSE ? Come on be proud and tell us	RICKS70SS	12	804	Oct 19, 2012 by Back in Black
	Winter Storage (Preview) Using Tim’s old rims I was able to lower the Elky enough to raise the lift one more click (six inches) and park the Buick below it. I have two inches to spare between the Buick and the underside of the lift and two inches of clearance between the top of the Elky and the ceiling.	dashboard	2	471	Oct 18, 2012 by SShink
	JUST REFLECTING ON MY PAST A LITTLE. (Preview) OK. Don't ask me why I feel to tell all of this But I do. I think this started me thinking when a few of you made a comment about watching TV or NOT. Not to defend myself. Cause you that know me. Know I don't for the most time care what others say & do. " TO A POINT " But after reading that. I started...	RICKS70SS	8	638	Oct 18, 2012 by RICKS70SS
	Swap meet goodies (Preview) Here's a few pics of the Fulton visor and Moroso cover I got ..... These are from a new photo account on photobucket. Let me know if they are too big for the screen and I'll resize them. Moroso package shows age and the cover looks grubby. The cover inside looks like NEW ! It was still sealed. I peeled it ope...	Lost in the 60s	4	444	Oct 18, 2012 by Lost in the 60s
	Useless Trivia: 4x4x4 foot box - how much $$$ if filled with $20's?? (Preview) Now, the bills are bundled, wrapped, and in bags... neatly stacked. (Don't ask me how I know)	John D	31	825	Oct 17, 2012 by John D
	I am Officially Back in the Club!! Well I never left, but I have a Chevelle now... (Preview) I just couldn't justify the cost of the convertible. So I went with a Coupe. I have some fun plans for it. Gonna put in A/C, Paint, BBC, 700R4. Already has a 12 bolt POSI!, disc brakes, real chev 5 spoke, correct SS bumpers, buckets, floor console shifter, round guage dash, cowl hood, SS grill. All l...	gearlube	29	1078	Oct 16, 2012 by Scott Parkhurst
	Need storage for a side by side fridge. (Preview) Anyone have any room in thier shop or garage that might be willing to store a refrigerator for me this winter?	Chris R	18	783	Oct 16, 2012 by Chris R
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