Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

yellowbowtie · yellowbowtie

Moved from Coonrapids to St louis Park. I no longer work at Toyota. I now work at Quality forklift in Shakopee. I gave up the road position and work in the shop. The drive from Coonrapids to Shakopee was taking its toll. Went from a 4 bedroom house to a 2 bedrooom Apt. Less in rent ,less in utilities. So now...

jim larson · jim larson

Talked to Chris in MO and Lee mfg in CA this morning about a ps rebuilt, ratio change and T-bar change. Chis uses all your original parts and puts in a new worm gear and piston. Does not recommend T-bar change. He feels the change to the quicker ratio will increase the effort. $340 Lee mfg uses all your or...

Bowtieman427 · Bowtieman427

Looking to run Percy's Header gaskets dead soft Aluminum Seal 4 Good. Anyone ever try them ? Any luck with them ? Got them on order as the other set I was waiting for will not come in till April 5th. Jegs tell me the Percy's are very good and they use them on there blown drag cars. I should have them in on Mon or T...

dashboard · dashboard

The pixs below show a Holley 750 carb, I bought it new in 2010 used it for three months never felt it idled or ran right; I then replace it with an Eledbrock 750 mechanical secondary’s carb. I drained the carb, and then put in storage were it sat until I opened it up a few days ago. The pixs don’t really show ho...

Bungy L-76 · Bungy L-76

Confused I became confused when I heard the word "Service" used with these agencies: Internal Revenue 'Service' U.S. Postal 'Service' Telephone 'Service' Cable TV 'Service' Civil 'Service' State, City, County & Public 'Service' Customer 'Service' This is not what I thought 'Se...

John D · John D

You've told them 1000 times to "look both ways"... Well tell them 1000 times more everyday. One of John Jr's buddies was killed yesterday. WCCO's story

jim larson · jim larson

Take a look at the photos. One shows oil. Other shows where I wiped up similar pools of oil. I think it is oil from the MO I add to the gas or from the blue stabelizer that I added for winter storage. I think it is leaking and the gas evaporates and the oil remains. Looks like I m should try a new manifold gaske...

Jon H · Jon H

What are the differences/advantages/disadvantages between a 700R4 and a 2004R behind a 450 HP engine? The 3500 RPM highway drone is getting old.

RICKS70SS · RICKS70SS

Hi Everyone: look I said I was going to be at the last meeting when I was still in Arizona for the winter months. But being the forgetful grandpa that I'am. We had a birthday part at my daughters home for my grand daughter. It also was from 1 pm till 5 ish. Now I see theres another one in May. We just made plans S...

dashboard · dashboard

GM Heritage Center web site, everything you ever wanted to know about your car or truck and it’s free. http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits.html

John D · John D

A co-workers Dad has this truck, and is contemplating selling it. Here's the text he sent me:This is a 1948 Willys 4WD (the actual model number) pickup. It was originally a ½ ton, but the springs were re-arced and another leaf was added, which made it the equivalent of a ¾ ton. (It has leaf spring suspens...

dashboard · dashboard

Sorry, I just had to post it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li7RVz0i-Tw

SShink · SShink

I had a rare business trip moment today where a meeting ended early, and I actually had a couple of hours to kill before my flight. Despite what a lot of people believe about business trips, there is hardly every any free time to check out the areas you are in. I was in Dayton, OH today, and the National U...

bowtie · bowtie

I don't have your cell #, but I have your parts.

Chris R · Chris R

Bank called Micheles cell phone and our house phone leaving messages on both to call them. Seems someone got her CC number and used it on a few purchases in Florida and once in the UK. Each time getting bigger. Credit card company put a halt on it and they needed us to return the call to verify if we had made a...

John D · John D

OK, I just had to be a

I saw I was at 999 and had to tip the scales....

SShink · SShink

I saw the forecast for Monday has that nasty 'S' word in it.

Rick, you must be back in the Cities for Spring?

Everyone get out and take a Chevelle drive today, because it looks like the best day for awhile...

SShink · SShink

Courtesy of Jon H. Thanks Jon, this is a good one!

SShink · SShink

After putting in the 1" Hotchkis lowering springs and Bilstein shocks, the Chevelle is riding/handling great, but I need to get it in for a front end alignment since the spring install may have changed things. Derek-You gave me some alignment recommendations a couple of years ago for the whit...

MHAYEN · MHAYEN

Hello, Mike Hayen here (Silver Mullet)... I am still lurking the website. It is nice to see that the club is still running strong; seems like a lot of great involvement and focus. I moved to North Dakota. I was hired by the North Dakota Highway Patrol and am currenlty in the academy in Bismarck. I will...

SShink · SShink

Now that I figured out how to use the 'link' button to change the URL to a different description when pasting, it is grayed out. John, can you confirm this is shut off? Thanks.

dashboard · dashboard

I have never been a real fan of flames painted on a car but I like these.

SShink · SShink

Happy Easter everyone from one of the coolest rabbits ever! Enjoy your families and the day. Going for a cruise with the Chevelle this afternoon to celebrate!

jim larson · jim larson

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/consignment_list.cfm?startRow=13&AUCTION_ID=AR0612&consignday=All&lottype=car

Dave Seitz · Dave Seitz

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/04/04/business/the-cost-of-higher-fuel-economy.html?ref=energy-environment

John D · John D

Is this thing on??

Chris R · Chris R

http://now.msn.com/now/0405-beer-bellies.aspx More beer but I guess less burgers, pizza and snacks.

dashboard · dashboard

Dupli-Color has two different Chevy orange engine colors. Chevrolet Orange #DE1620 and Chevrolet Orange-Red #DE1607. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/DPL0/DE1620/N0487.oap?ck=Search_paint+-+engine+enamel_-1_3287&keyword=paint+-+engine+enamel http:/...

Tony Hoffer · Tony Hoffer

RIP Grumpy... If you dont know who Grumpy Jenkins is please surrender you Chevy card..

-- Edited by Tony Hoffer on Thursday 29th of March 2012 11:15:58 AM

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

This has got to be the earliest I've ever done that. I removed the blades yesterday to sharpen them and had a slight mishap. I use my 1/2" impact to zip the nuts off the blades and when the center nut came loose, the torque of the impact spinning at 6,000 rpm threw my hand to the side and the nut must have...

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	John D's new neighbor (Preview) Moved from Coonrapids to St louis Park. I no longer work at Toyota. I now work at Quality forklift in Shakopee. I gave up the road position and work in the shop. The drive from Coonrapids to Shakopee was taking its toll. Went from a 4 bedroom house to a 2 bedrooom Apt. Less in rent ,less in utilities. So now...	yellowbowtie	4	508	May 6, 2012 by yellowbowtie
	Power steering effort ? for Chris or Brad Or anyone with PS Rebuild Experience (Preview) Talked to Chris in MO and Lee mfg in CA this morning about a ps rebuilt, ratio change and T-bar change. Chis uses all your original parts and puts in a new worm gear and piston. Does not recommend T-bar change. He feels the change to the quicker ratio will increase the effort. $340 Lee mfg uses all your or...	jim larson	4	478	May 5, 2012 by Chris R
	Aluminum Header Gaskets (Preview) Looking to run Percy's Header gaskets dead soft Aluminum Seal 4 Good. Anyone ever try them ? Any luck with them ? Got them on order as the other set I was waiting for will not come in till April 5th. Jegs tell me the Percy's are very good and they use them on there blown drag cars. I should have them in on Mon or T...	Bowtieman427	3	394	May 3, 2012 by Scott Parkhurst
	Save the planet fuel (Preview) The pixs below show a Holley 750 carb, I bought it new in 2010 used it for three months never felt it idled or ran right; I then replace it with an Eledbrock 750 mechanical secondary’s carb. I drained the carb, and then put in storage were it sat until I opened it up a few days ago. The pixs don’t really show ho...	dashboard	20	2635	May 3, 2012 by Jon H
	CONFUSED (Preview) Confused I became confused when I heard the word "Service" used with these agencies: Internal Revenue 'Service' U.S. Postal 'Service' Telephone 'Service' Cable TV 'Service' Civil 'Service' State, City, County & Public 'Service' Customer 'Service' This is not what I thought 'Se...	Bungy L-76	5	503	May 2, 2012 by Chris R
	Keep Nagging Your Kids... Keep Them Alive. (Preview) You've told them 1000 times to "look both ways"... Well tell them 1000 times more everyday. One of John Jr's buddies was killed yesterday. WCCO's story	John D	7	812	May 2, 2012 by Chris R
	Appears my Carb Leaks, any Suggestion as where it Leaks and How to fix? (Preview) Take a look at the photos. One shows oil. Other shows where I wiped up similar pools of oil. I think it is oil from the MO I add to the gas or from the blue stabelizer that I added for winter storage. I think it is leaking and the gas evaporates and the oil remains. Looks like I m should try a new manifold gaske...	jim larson	6	570	Apr 29, 2012 by jim larson
	Transmission Talk (Preview) What are the differences/advantages/disadvantages between a 700R4 and a 2004R behind a 450 HP engine? The 3500 RPM highway drone is getting old.	Jon H	45	1721	Apr 27, 2012 by bowtie
	MISSED THE LAST MEETING (Preview) Hi Everyone: look I said I was going to be at the last meeting when I was still in Arizona for the winter months. But being the forgetful grandpa that I'am. We had a birthday part at my daughters home for my grand daughter. It also was from 1 pm till 5 ish. Now I see theres another one in May. We just made plans S...	RICKS70SS	5	450	Apr 26, 2012 by Derek69SS
	More GM Data (Preview) GM Heritage Center web site, everything you ever wanted to know about your car or truck and it’s free. http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits.html	dashboard	7	733	Apr 25, 2012 by dashboard
	1948 Willys - 4WD... need a "What's it Worth?" (Preview) A co-workers Dad has this truck, and is contemplating selling it. Here's the text he sent me:This is a 1948 Willys 4WD (the actual model number) pickup. It was originally a ½ ton, but the springs were re-arced and another leaf was added, which made it the equivalent of a ¾ ton. (It has leaf spring suspens...	John D	2	573	Apr 24, 2012 by Pushrod
	El Camino Doritos Add (Preview) Sorry, I just had to post it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li7RVz0i-Tw	dashboard	4	2087	Apr 22, 2012 by Pushrod
	National U.S. Air Force Museum (Preview) I had a rare business trip moment today where a meeting ended early, and I actually had a couple of hours to kill before my flight. Despite what a lot of people believe about business trips, there is hardly every any free time to check out the areas you are in. I was in Dayton, OH today, and the National U...	SShink	9	582	Apr 21, 2012 by Lost in the 60s
	MITCH-call me at work (Preview) I don't have your cell #, but I have your parts.	bowtie	0	358	Apr 20, 2012 by bowtie
	Credit card thieves got us. (Preview) Bank called Micheles cell phone and our house phone leaving messages on both to call them. Seems someone got her CC number and used it on a few purchases in Florida and once in the UK. Each time getting bigger. Credit card company put a halt on it and they needed us to return the call to verify if we had made a...	Chris R	19	975	Apr 18, 2012 by jim larson
	1000th Post (Preview) OK, I just had to be a I saw I was at 999 and had to tip the scales....	John D	4	552	Apr 17, 2012 by Lost in the 60s
	Rick must be back from AZ (Preview) I saw the forecast for Monday has that nasty 'S' word in it. Rick, you must be back in the Cities for Spring? Everyone get out and take a Chevelle drive today, because it looks like the best day for awhile...	SShink	3	420	Apr 15, 2012 by John D
	New Engine Removal Method (Preview) Courtesy of Jon H. Thanks Jon, this is a good one!	SShink	0	341	Apr 14, 2012 by SShink
	Derek-Need front end alignment guidance, again... (Preview) After putting in the 1" Hotchkis lowering springs and Bilstein shocks, the Chevelle is riding/handling great, but I need to get it in for a front end alignment since the spring install may have changed things. Derek-You gave me some alignment recommendations a couple of years ago for the whit...	SShink	8	389	Apr 13, 2012 by jim larson
	Still Lurking (Preview) Hello, Mike Hayen here (Silver Mullet)... I am still lurking the website. It is nice to see that the club is still running strong; seems like a lot of great involvement and focus. I moved to North Dakota. I was hired by the North Dakota Highway Patrol and am currenlty in the academy in Bismarck. I will...	MHAYEN	9	704	Apr 12, 2012 by Jon H
	John D.-Link Paste Gone? (Preview) Now that I figured out how to use the 'link' button to change the URL to a different description when pasting, it is grayed out. John, can you confirm this is shut off? Thanks.	SShink	9	497	Apr 12, 2012 by SteveS
	Flames on the hood (Preview) I have never been a real fan of flames painted on a car but I like these.	dashboard	14	1333	Apr 9, 2012 by 4-door Chevelle
	Hoppy Easter! (Preview) Happy Easter everyone from one of the coolest rabbits ever! Enjoy your families and the day. Going for a cruise with the Chevelle this afternoon to celebrate!	SShink	4	355	Apr 9, 2012 by 4-door Chevelle
	Looks like enough 57 chevys to go around. (Preview) http://www.mecum.com/auctions/consignment_list.cfm?startRow=13&AUCTION_ID=AR0612&consignday=All&lottype=car	jim larson	0	389	Apr 7, 2012 by jim larson
	New car payback on Hybrids (Preview) http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/04/04/business/the-cost-of-higher-fuel-economy.html?ref=energy-environment	Dave Seitz	2	395	Apr 7, 2012 by Derek69SS
	Testing... Testing... (Preview) Is this thing on??	John D	21	1111	Apr 7, 2012 by SShink
	Well ill drink to that. (Preview) http://now.msn.com/now/0405-beer-bellies.aspx More beer but I guess less burgers, pizza and snacks.	Chris R	0	248	Apr 6, 2012 by Chris R
	Engine Paint (Preview) Dupli-Color has two different Chevy orange engine colors. Chevrolet Orange #DE1620 and Chevrolet Orange-Red #DE1607. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/DPL0/DE1620/N0487.oap?ck=Search_paint+-+engine+enamel_-1_3287&keyword=paint+-+engine+enamel http:/...	dashboard	4	411	Apr 6, 2012 by jim larson
	Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins passed away this morning (Preview) RIP Grumpy... If you dont know who Grumpy Jenkins is please surrender you Chevy card.. -- Edited by Tony Hoffer on Thursday 29th of March 2012 11:15:58 AM	Tony Hoffer	14	984	Apr 5, 2012 by Scott Parkhurst
	Mowed the lawn today (Preview) This has got to be the earliest I've ever done that. I removed the blades yesterday to sharpen them and had a slight mishap. I use my 1/2" impact to zip the nuts off the blades and when the center nut came loose, the torque of the impact spinning at 6,000 rpm threw my hand to the side and the nut must have...	Lost in the 60s	1	239	Apr 2, 2012 by Dan Williams
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