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dashboard · dashboard

I’m looking for Mr. Distributor, he will be an older more mature gentleman but he will know and understand distributors. He will have an old Sun distributor bench and know how to use it. He will say, son tell me about your engine, then ask a half a dozen questions, spin the distributor up and then open a...

Derek69SS · Derek69SS

...not in the Chevelle, but damn it felt good to get behind the wheel of something fun again. I drove a Miata on Sunday at the autocross at DCTC and even managed to win a trophy

3rd place of 14 drivers in the class. Found a pic, but posting is restricted on it, so I can just link to it... http://www.fl...

John D · John D

AND FOR THE LAST 2-1/2 HOURS I've had to listen to: YapYipeYapYipeYapYipeYapYipe YapYipeYapYipeYapYipeYapYipe YapYipeYapYipeYapYipeYapYipe YapYipeYapYipeYapYipeYapYipe YapYipeYapYipeYapYipeYapYipe YapYipeYapYipeYapYipeYapYipe YapYipeYapYipeYapYipeYapYipe YapYipeYapYip...

dashboard · dashboard

Yikes, the approaching line of thunderstorms are on a line moving east that extends from southern Canada south to central Nebraska about 650 miles long. Very impressive, looks like we’re in for a blow. Good news, this system should bring some cooler weather.

66 RAT · 66 RAT

OK --- my first request for assistance. I'm sure it will be short and easy for you guys. I've only had the car a very short time and it's been in the garage most of that time --- 2+ weeks to get the insurance squared away, family visiting for a number of days, etc. I've noticed a small puddle of rear end grease...

66 RAT · 66 RAT

I don't know what is accepted as far as "off topic" posts are concerned, but here goes --- I don't know if any of you are interested in "drifting," but here's a pretty good video of Conrad Grunewald getting his Camaro (even though it's not a Chevelle, at least it's a Chevrolet) pas...

John D · John D

It would appear that my "personal" machine's email has been hacked/virus'd/compromised... I would be suspect of anything from j.de..@earthlink.net that has been received in the last day or two. A lot of NCC'rs are on this machine, and I'll apologize in advance for any errant emails or CRAP that'...

Tony Hoffer · Tony Hoffer

My old 99 is getting a little worn and the doors have rust on the bottom where the panel lip folds under into a J channel.. My trusted body guy told me that they are junk at that point and cannot be adequately repaired without the rust coming back.. So since we live in Minnesota.. they are ALL like that.. My o...

Chris R · Chris R

My wife pulled one over on me tonight. I worked this afternoon and planned to hit the Anoka show tonight. My wife (claimed) she was planning to run some errands tonight while I was at the show and actually left while I was eating dinner to run these "errands". What she was actually doing was a...

66 RAT · 66 RAT

We recently purchased a '66 Chevelle. I'm hoping to use the members of the Northstar Chevelle Club for assistance when I have questions. I joined the Team Chevelle website and introduced myself there. A couple of NCC members on that site encouraged me to check out your club and attend the Car Craft...

Tony Hoffer · Tony Hoffer

[img]http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/0u_gvJVVNAWn_wqgbrhoxg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9aW5zZXQ7aD00NTE7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2012-07-25T202906Z_1422061697_GM1E87Q0C6...

jim larson · jim larson

While I was putting in new front brake shoes, I notice a tear in the rubber seal of the upper ball joint. Not that big a tear. I filled the joint with grease. What I am wondering is can I drive the car with the tear a little bit before replacing? This is a new joint I put in about 3yrs ago. Can't think of wh...

Derek69SS · Derek69SS

I had to share this one from the engine & tractor show we drove the "T" to on Friday... almost looks like a real old picture. The kids just love that car.

frank · frank

i need a neg cable real fat 12 feet long who makes them local

Derek69SS · Derek69SS

Keith keeps giving us a few clues, but we're still guessing here... Says "funny you should mention that..." to my comment we need to get him back in an El Camino. Says he'll be bringing "something" to Car Craft Has one-way plane tickets to an undisclosed location 69 SS396 grill...

Jon H · Jon H

Picked up the new Mustang today, I hope it is as good as the last one.

OscarZ · OscarZ

Before: After:

John D · John D

BECAUSE THAT'S HOW IT'S ALWAYS BEEN DONE...The US standard railroad gauge (width between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. Now that is a very odd number. Why was that gauge used? Because that’s the gauge used in England and the first US railroads were built by English engineers.Why did the English use...

jim larson · jim larson

Is there an online site that will register you free, or is the only available option the site that charges a fee in addition to the $45? Looks like weather might not cooperate.

jim larson · jim larson

https://www.jeffersonlines.com/book-your-trip.asp?&gclid=CObg6J3TlLECFQeznQodLjsK4w

John D · John D

Anyone else get done wiping the hamburger grease off of their car from last night!!

jim larson · jim larson

This is kind of annoying. Can it be changed. I know how to change the size of the fonts and the zoom level of the page. But to get it at a readable font size and zoom level, the page that loads is twice the width of my screen I have to always drag across the bottom of the screen to read. Disregard, I guess th...

Tony Hoffer · Tony Hoffer

http://www.kare11.com/news/article/982267/396/State-Trooper-pulls-over-driver-of-unsafe-Ford-Pinto

John D · John D

Karma, "They come in Three's"... whatever - I've had ENOUGH. 1 - Wreck the engine in the Elky at Rock Falls Then, in the LAST 96 hours... (4 days) 2 - Pickup the boat from storage. Discover a HUGE crack in the lower unit... effectively screws part of weekend plans (with guests) at the cabin. (Because it's...

jim larson · jim larson

Has anyone done this? I am having some issues and on a recent flight from Seatle the Boeing IT guy sitting next to me said that every hear he wipes his computer and reinstalls all the software. He said this should solve the problem. Has anyone done this with success? Is a very involved process? Thank...

dashboard · dashboard

Any other Rock Auto users here? I started using them and have been very pleased; quick shipping and good prices. Just ordered a rear dif cover gasket for the Buick, O'Rileys 17.95 plus tax, Rock Auto 2.95 and 5.00 shipping.

OscarZ · OscarZ

Shannan mentioned yesterday evening that the A/C doesn't seem to be keeping up with the heat we've been having as it seems to be constantly running and the temp in the house is 77 when she had it set for 68. We have a large Trane A/C that is only 3 yrs old. Went downstairs to a good sized puddle. Small bit o...

Bowtieman427 · Bowtieman427

We have a 2005 Suburban and the A/C has failed twice drives me nuts and is still not working. 3 years ago had it serived and worked fine over summer. Last summer it quit working tryied to add to it got to the put where compressor would hook up but soon after it would not work. It does have rear air . Do any o...

bwild70ss396 · bwild70ss396

Derek or others who have used this product, I bought the 2 gal sound deadner and 2 gal insulation plus the gun kit to do the underside of my 57. Is this going to be enough. The bucket says 46-50 sq feet. How did it cover?

bwild70ss396 · bwild70ss396

Anybody have a location distance, amount of rise, drop from the compressor? Diagrams, website or just have figured it out. Getting some water in tools and want to figure it out before spraying primer. Thank you for any help Brad

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Distributor Guy (Preview) I’m looking for Mr. Distributor, he will be an older more mature gentleman but he will know and understand distributors. He will have an old Sun distributor bench and know how to use it. He will say, son tell me about your engine, then ask a half a dozen questions, spin the distributor up and then open a...	dashboard	15	1098	Aug 11, 2012 by 67ss
	Back in the drivers seat (Preview) ...not in the Chevelle, but damn it felt good to get behind the wheel of something fun again. I drove a Miata on Sunday at the autocross at DCTC and even managed to win a trophy 3rd place of 14 drivers in the class. Found a pic, but posting is restricted on it, so I can just link to it... http://www.fl...	Derek69SS	10	667	Aug 8, 2012 by Back in Black
	1st night in weeks we can have the windows open... (Preview) AND FOR THE LAST 2-1/2 HOURS I've had to listen to: YapYipeYapYipeYapYipeYapYipe YapYipeYapYipeYapYipeYapYipe YapYipeYapYipeYapYipeYapYipe YapYipeYapYipeYapYipeYapYipe YapYipeYapYipeYapYipeYapYipe YapYipeYapYipeYapYipeYapYipe YapYipeYapYipeYapYipeYapYipe YapYipeYapYip...	John D	1	466	Aug 8, 2012 by Jon H
	Thunderstorms (Preview) Yikes, the approaching line of thunderstorms are on a line moving east that extends from southern Canada south to central Nebraska about 650 miles long. Very impressive, looks like we’re in for a blow. Good news, this system should bring some cooler weather.	dashboard	7	744	Aug 5, 2012 by Chris R
	What kind of rear end grease? (Preview) OK --- my first request for assistance. I'm sure it will be short and easy for you guys. I've only had the car a very short time and it's been in the garage most of that time --- 2+ weeks to get the insurance squared away, family visiting for a number of days, etc. I've noticed a small puddle of rear end grease...	66 RAT	24	1567	Aug 4, 2012 by dashboard
	Is this appropriate? (Preview) I don't know what is accepted as far as "off topic" posts are concerned, but here goes --- I don't know if any of you are interested in "drifting," but here's a pretty good video of Conrad Grunewald getting his Camaro (even though it's not a Chevelle, at least it's a Chevrolet) pas...	66 RAT	4	649	Aug 3, 2012 by Lost in the 60s
	I've been HACKED (Preview) It would appear that my "personal" machine's email has been hacked/virus'd/compromised... I would be suspect of anything from j.de..@earthlink.net that has been received in the last day or two. A lot of NCC'rs are on this machine, and I'll apologize in advance for any errant emails or CRAP that'...	John D	5	611	Aug 2, 2012 by DNeinstadt
	Replacement doors for my Suburban (Preview) My old 99 is getting a little worn and the doors have rust on the bottom where the panel lip folds under into a J channel.. My trusted body guy told me that they are junk at that point and cannot be adequately repaired without the rust coming back.. So since we live in Minnesota.. they are ALL like that.. My o...	Tony Hoffer	9	1040	Aug 1, 2012 by Lost in the 60s
	Big supprise for my at Anoka show tonight. (Preview) My wife pulled one over on me tonight. I worked this afternoon and planned to hit the Anoka show tonight. My wife (claimed) she was planning to run some errands tonight while I was at the show and actually left while I was eating dinner to run these "errands". What she was actually doing was a...	Chris R	1	465	Jul 30, 2012 by bowtie
	New guy . . . (Preview) We recently purchased a '66 Chevelle. I'm hoping to use the members of the Northstar Chevelle Club for assistance when I have questions. I joined the Team Chevelle website and introduced myself there. A couple of NCC members on that site encouraged me to check out your club and attend the Car Craft...	66 RAT	21	1271	Jul 29, 2012 by 66 RAT
	The new Mars Rover.. (Preview) [img]http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/0u_gvJVVNAWn_wqgbrhoxg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9aW5zZXQ7aD00NTE7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2012-07-25T202906Z_1422061697_GM1E87Q0C6...	Tony Hoffer	3	453	Jul 28, 2012 by Derek69SS
	Can I drive with a tear in the upper ball joints gear retaining seal? (Preview) While I was putting in new front brake shoes, I notice a tear in the rubber seal of the upper ball joint. Not that big a tear. I filled the joint with grease. What I am wondering is can I drive the car with the tear a little bit before replacing? This is a new joint I put in about 3yrs ago. Can't think of wh...	jim larson	4	718	Jul 27, 2012 by Chris R
	Model T picture with the boys (Preview) I had to share this one from the engine & tractor show we drove the "T" to on Friday... almost looks like a real old picture. The kids just love that car.	Derek69SS	11	827	Jul 27, 2012 by Lost in the 60s
	battery cable (Preview) i need a neg cable real fat 12 feet long who makes them local	frank	9	776	Jul 26, 2012 by 4-door Chevelle
	Connecting the dots... (Preview) Keith keeps giving us a few clues, but we're still guessing here... Says "funny you should mention that..." to my comment we need to get him back in an El Camino. Says he'll be bringing "something" to Car Craft Has one-way plane tickets to an undisclosed location 69 SS396 grill...	Derek69SS	14	1343	Jul 22, 2012 by SShink
	Another Mustang in the Chevelle Club (Preview) Picked up the new Mustang today, I hope it is as good as the last one.	Jon H	10	669	Jul 14, 2012 by dashboard
	New wheels on the Mustang (Preview) Before: After:	OscarZ	17	1277	Jul 14, 2012 by SShink
	Funny Fact for the day (unverified) (Preview) BECAUSE THAT'S HOW IT'S ALWAYS BEEN DONE...The US standard railroad gauge (width between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. Now that is a very odd number. Why was that gauge used? Because that’s the gauge used in England and the first US railroads were built by English engineers.Why did the English use...	John D	5	602	Jul 14, 2012 by Lost in the 60s
	Online site registration fee? (Preview) Is there an online site that will register you free, or is the only available option the site that charges a fee in addition to the $45? Looks like weather might not cooperate.	jim larson	4	625	Jul 13, 2012 by Chris R
	trying Jjohn (Preview) https://www.jeffersonlines.com/book-your-trip.asp?&gclid=CObg6J3TlLECFQeznQodLjsK4w	jim larson	3	786	Jul 13, 2012 by jim larson
	ARRRGGG! - Food Vendors! (closed) (Preview) Anyone else get done wiping the hamburger grease off of their car from last night!!	John D	23	1020	Jul 12, 2012 by Chris R
	Why does the web page that you get when you open a post on NCC Forum open so Wide? (Preview) This is kind of annoying. Can it be changed. I know how to change the size of the fonts and the zoom level of the page. But to get it at a readable font size and zoom level, the page that loads is twice the width of my screen I have to always drag across the bottom of the screen to read. Disregard, I guess th...	jim larson	1	594	Jul 12, 2012 by dashboard
	Pinto wagon... Unsafe? (Preview) http://www.kare11.com/news/article/982267/396/State-Trooper-pulls-over-driver-of-unsafe-Ford-Pinto	Tony Hoffer	5	922	Jul 11, 2012 by Derek69SS
	Don't know who I PO'd, but enough is enough!!... (Preview) Karma, "They come in Three's"... whatever - I've had ENOUGH. 1 - Wreck the engine in the Elky at Rock Falls Then, in the LAST 96 hours... (4 days) 2 - Pickup the boat from storage. Discover a HUGE crack in the lower unit... effectively screws part of weekend plans (with guests) at the cabin. (Because it's...	John D	11	1671	Jul 11, 2012 by John D
	How Do you Wipe You Computer Completely and Re-Installed Software and files? (Preview) Has anyone done this? I am having some issues and on a recent flight from Seatle the Boeing IT guy sitting next to me said that every hear he wipes his computer and reinstalls all the software. He said this should solve the problem. Has anyone done this with success? Is a very involved process? Thank...	jim larson	5	1027	Jul 9, 2012 by jim larson
	Rock Auto (Preview) Any other Rock Auto users here? I started using them and have been very pleased; quick shipping and good prices. Just ordered a rear dif cover gasket for the Buick, O'Rileys 17.95 plus tax, Rock Auto 2.95 and 5.00 shipping.	dashboard	5	799	Jul 9, 2012 by dashboard
	HVAC ? Craig, Frank, Chris or anyone else... (Preview) Shannan mentioned yesterday evening that the A/C doesn't seem to be keeping up with the heat we've been having as it seems to be constantly running and the temp in the house is 77 when she had it set for 68. We have a large Trane A/C that is only 3 yrs old. Went downstairs to a good sized puddle. Small bit o...	OscarZ	18	1479	Jul 7, 2012 by bowtie
	2005 Suburban AC still NOT working : ( (Preview) We have a 2005 Suburban and the A/C has failed twice drives me nuts and is still not working. 3 years ago had it serived and worked fine over summer. Last summer it quit working tryied to add to it got to the put where compressor would hook up but soon after it would not work. It does have rear air . Do any o...	Bowtieman427	3	1187	Jul 6, 2012 by Chad
	Lizard Skin (Preview) Derek or others who have used this product, I bought the 2 gal sound deadner and 2 gal insulation plus the gun kit to do the underside of my 57. Is this going to be enough. The bucket says 46-50 sq feet. How did it cover?	bwild70ss396	3	708	Jul 2, 2012 by Derek69SS
	Air Compressor water filter location??? (Preview) Anybody have a location distance, amount of rise, drop from the compressor? Diagrams, website or just have figured it out. Getting some water in tools and want to figure it out before spraying primer. Thank you for any help Brad	bwild70ss396	8	3803	Jul 2, 2012 by bwild70ss396
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