Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

SShink · SShink

So I've read a ton of stuff on TC regarding oils and ZDDP and all of that's great info. But... what do you use and where do you buy it? I'm trying to find something local that I don't have to order online. So far, Valvoline VR-1 petroleum 20W50 racing oil looks like the only thing easily accessible that ha...

bowtie · bowtie

All paid memberships get our newsletter emailed to them. Please let me know if you did not get your Feb one, I sent it out about an hour ago.

John D · John D

I was looking forward to some "shop time" today, and whammo - it's single digits again!

67ss · 67ss

I got to feel and play with one first hand and felt how nice it turned. You can adjust the tension on it so it will turn as easy or as hard as you want it. A little expensive but seems well worth it. Check out the web site. http://www.cmproductsstands.com/

jim larson · jim larson

I was wonder if anyone knew where I could get a part number for the 66 motor mounts. www.oldmusclecars.com use to sell gm mounts; but they are no longer available. They appear to sell aftermarket ones now. All Mitch and I seem to be able to find are aftermarket one's that are not very good. Mitch has...

John D · John D

Our company, in the interest of dispatching efficiency, will be installing GPS monitoring/tracking devices in your vehicle this week..... Dispatch efficiency - that's a hoot. Had my electronic babysitter for a full day now. Been driving at 2mph below the limit everywhere. Let's see: Been flipp...

SShink · SShink

The 402 I'm working on has aluminum roller and roller tip rockers. I read in a How To book that for big blocks, roller rockers aren't really recommended because they don't allow as much oil flow to the pushrod. I'm considering putting stock stamped rockers in for a few reasons: 1. Reliability and repa...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=342707

seagrams72 · seagrams72

I am tackling the biggest project on my list this winter and by biggest I mean biggest PITA. Last tear I took the body off my car, had the frame coated, replaced a few floor chunks, and dropped everything back togther. Putting it back on last year the body would not sit on the front most mounts (mounts u...

dashboard · dashboard

Do you think we all look forward to Carl's Bowtie Brunch because it really represents being past the half way point of winter? Looking forward to seeing all you guys, hearing all your stories and getting project updates. Stan be sure to send some pixs from Mex-heco

OscarZ · OscarZ

Anyone have two extra chairs that Shannan and I could use at Karl's? All of ours are snowed in the shed. I move them out of the garage when it isn't car/baseball/socccer season. I forgot about the whole chair thing until I re-read the post this morning to get the directions.

dashboard · dashboard

It is -26.4 here in Eagan at 0600

dashboard · dashboard

When you think your day at work was to long and miserable. This guy has really large.......

jim larson · jim larson

Didn't read the books first, so I didn't line up the dots on the sprockets when I removed the timing chain. Is there something to do to make sure it is back together correctly? Also, I now think the cam may not be original. Do the numbers on the front of the cam mean anything? I didn't pull it out all the wa...

SShink · SShink

Man I'm sick of driving on 494 with these piddly snowfalls and doubling my drive time home!!!!!! Took me 2 hours tonight. Argh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I see a full moon is coming up next Wed. and people are DEFINITELY driving like it! I've gotten behind every left lane slow poke in the metro area this w...

SShink · SShink

http://www.speedtv.com/programs/barrett-jackson-automobile-auction

67ss · 67ss

Heading up to Line Performance Thursday to dyno my uncles 565 CID for his race car. Hoping for a over 1000 horse. I will post tomarrow night with the results.

SShink · SShink

I'm prepping for setting the valves when the heads are done (been awhile since I've done this), and found this post on TC. Anyone ever try the 'Motor Daddy' method vs. EOIC (Exhaust Open, Intake Closed) method (seems a lot easier than keeping track of which cylinders are done and which ones aren't usi...

John D · John D

I should have stayed in bed: Go out to work truck, discover 1 - battery is dead 2 - Soda can I left in it froze, and EXPLODED all over the passenger seat. 3 - When the battery is dead and you try and start it, the electrics go bonkers! The headlights go on & off, and best of all, the "Panic" function engages...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

She says I spend too much time "yacking" on car boards. I see I've just qualified as a Red Star "Super Poster".... Still a LOOOOONG way behind Bowtie... Don't any of you tell her I had a moment of weakness of thinking she was right, either..... -- Edited by Lost in the 60s on Thurs...

bowtie · bowtie

Met a guy and son who came in to work today, dad's the original owner of a 78 (if I heard right) Malibu 6 cyl 3 speed m/t on the floor. 28,xxx miles. He says it's really nice. I gave him a card for the club and some info on what he was looking for. Nice guy, maybe he'll stop by on here and say hi.

SShink · SShink

O.k., Kevin threw it out there on his tank removal post. What is your definition of the 'Cars Apart Club'? Here's my definition: Enough parts have been removed to make it non-driveable or legal on the street. i.e. No fuel tank, transmission is out, front sheet metal is off (is driveable, but not st...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

I tried to bend the inlet tube of my new heater core to the right like factory and the solder broke instead of the copper bending...

jim larson · jim larson

I plan to replace my rear main seal. I just removed the oil pump and rear main. How do I go about this? Thanks.

Dave Seitz · Dave Seitz

Ok so today I went out to the shed and decided after tripping over extension cords and such that is enough! So I spend the entire day just cleaning, sweeping, winding hoses, winding cords, picking up tools and everything else in the way. Then Look at the pile of scrap Dish receivers 8 to be exact, stri...

jim larson · jim larson

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?A=FPG8180PT2_0148269533&An=599001+101970+50012+2012020+4012050+5999999

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

I have a set up that I bought for my '67 GTO that includes a hold-off valve for the discs. I was under the impression that it fuctioned as a proportioning valve and was all I need for a swap. Inline Tube said I still need an adjustable prop valve in the rear brake line. Anyone know if that's true ? This what...

jim larson · jim larson

Mitch suggested I post a few photo for opinions? Thanks.

SShink · SShink

What's your opinion on re-using head bolts? Worth spending the $ for peace of mind or am I taking this too far? My fastener knowledge tells me they are stretched from all the previous torque, hot/cold cycles, et. but they were probably good grade when they were new. I'm guessing the ones I have are sto...

jim larson · jim larson

In a thread started by Stan S, he talked about welding the pickup to the oil pump, so it wouldn't fall out, it looks like a press fit. Any opinions? thanks. Jim

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	What oil do you use and where do you buy it? (Preview) So I've read a ton of stuff on TC regarding oils and ZDDP and all of that's great info. But... what do you use and where do you buy it? I'm trying to find something local that I don't have to order online. So far, Valvoline VR-1 petroleum 20W50 racing oil looks like the only thing easily accessible that ha...	SShink	21	1002	Feb 3, 2011 by jim larson
	Feb newsletter is out-let me know if you didn't get it. (Preview) All paid memberships get our newsletter emailed to them. Please let me know if you did not get your Feb one, I sent it out about an hour ago.	bowtie	11	793	Feb 1, 2011 by bowtie
	Who Left the Freezer Door Open!!?? (Preview) I was looking forward to some "shop time" today, and whammo - it's single digits again!	John D	15	1532	Feb 1, 2011 by bowtie
	Best engine stand I've ever seen (Preview) I got to feel and play with one first hand and felt how nice it turned. You can adjust the tension on it so it will turn as easy or as hard as you want it. A little expensive but seems well worth it. Check out the web site. http://www.cmproductsstands.com/	67ss	15	1123	Jan 31, 2011 by Dan Williams
	GM Parts Book #'s for 66 motor mounts (Preview) I was wonder if anyone knew where I could get a part number for the 66 motor mounts. www.oldmusclecars.com use to sell gm mounts; but they are no longer available. They appear to sell aftermarket ones now. All Mitch and I seem to be able to find are aftermarket one's that are not very good. Mitch has...	jim larson	9	1496	Jan 29, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Those with Company Trucks.. (Preview) Our company, in the interest of dispatching efficiency, will be installing GPS monitoring/tracking devices in your vehicle this week..... Dispatch efficiency - that's a hoot. Had my electronic babysitter for a full day now. Been driving at 2mph below the limit everywhere. Let's see: Been flipp...	John D	6	957	Jan 29, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Stock rockers vs. roller rockers? (Preview) The 402 I'm working on has aluminum roller and roller tip rockers. I read in a How To book that for big blocks, roller rockers aren't really recommended because they don't allow as much oil flow to the pushrod. I'm considering putting stock stamped rockers in for a few reasons: 1. Reliability and repa...	SShink	22	1189	Jan 28, 2011 by SShink
	Calling BungyL76 409 head needed (Preview) http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=342707	Lost in the 60s	2	699	Jan 26, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Body Alignment Issues (Preview) I am tackling the biggest project on my list this winter and by biggest I mean biggest PITA. Last tear I took the body off my car, had the frame coated, replaced a few floor chunks, and dropped everything back togther. Putting it back on last year the body would not sit on the front most mounts (mounts u...	seagrams72	20	2175	Jan 22, 2011 by seagrams72
	OVER THE HUMP (Preview) Do you think we all look forward to Carl's Bowtie Brunch because it really represents being past the half way point of winter? Looking forward to seeing all you guys, hearing all your stories and getting project updates. Stan be sure to send some pixs from Mex-heco	dashboard	1	783	Jan 22, 2011 by bowtie
	Bowtie Brunch Question (Preview) Anyone have two extra chairs that Shannan and I could use at Karl's? All of ours are snowed in the shed. I move them out of the garage when it isn't car/baseball/socccer season. I forgot about the whole chair thing until I re-read the post this morning to get the directions.	OscarZ	6	760	Jan 22, 2011 by bowtie
	HOW COLD IS IT? (Preview) It is -26.4 here in Eagan at 0600	dashboard	24	1200	Jan 21, 2011 by SShink
	Hard day at work (Preview) When you think your day at work was to long and miserable. This guy has really large.......	dashboard	5	781	Jan 21, 2011 by Chris R
	Did I make a mistake on re-installing Timing sprocket and Chain? And do these #'s on the cam tell anything? (Preview) Didn't read the books first, so I didn't line up the dots on the sprockets when I removed the timing chain. Is there something to do to make sure it is back together correctly? Also, I now think the cam may not be original. Do the numbers on the front of the cam mean anything? I didn't pull it out all the wa...	jim larson	15	1156	Jan 18, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Wasted 2 hours of my Friday night in the commute! (Preview) Man I'm sick of driving on 494 with these piddly snowfalls and doubling my drive time home!!!!!! Took me 2 hours tonight. Argh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I see a full moon is coming up next Wed. and people are DEFINITELY driving like it! I've gotten behind every left lane slow poke in the metro area this w...	SShink	22	1008	Jan 17, 2011 by Jon H
	Love it or hate it... 2011 Barrett Jackson on Speed TV starts Tues. (Preview) http://www.speedtv.com/programs/barrett-jackson-automobile-auction	SShink	0	664	Jan 17, 2011 by SShink
	Going to the dyno (Preview) Heading up to Line Performance Thursday to dyno my uncles 565 CID for his race car. Hoping for a over 1000 horse. I will post tomarrow night with the results.	67ss	31	1232	Jan 16, 2011 by OscarZ
	Valve setting EOIC vs. 'Motor Daddy' method (Preview) I'm prepping for setting the valves when the heads are done (been awhile since I've done this), and found this post on TC. Anyone ever try the 'Motor Daddy' method vs. EOIC (Exhaust Open, Intake Closed) method (seems a lot easier than keeping track of which cylinders are done and which ones aren't usi...	SShink	17	2965	Jan 15, 2011 by Pushrod
	One of those Days.... (Preview) I should have stayed in bed: Go out to work truck, discover 1 - battery is dead 2 - Soda can I left in it froze, and EXPLODED all over the passenger seat. 3 - When the battery is dead and you try and start it, the electrics go bonkers! The headlights go on & off, and best of all, the "Panic" function engages...	John D	11	1039	Jan 14, 2011 by dashboard
	Maybe my wife is right... (Preview) She says I spend too much time "yacking" on car boards. I see I've just qualified as a Red Star "Super Poster".... Still a LOOOOONG way behind Bowtie... Don't any of you tell her I had a moment of weakness of thinking she was right, either..... -- Edited by Lost in the 60s on Thurs...	Lost in the 60s	24	1387	Jan 14, 2011 by Tony Hoffer
	Met an original owner 78 Malibu owner w/28K on it (Preview) Met a guy and son who came in to work today, dad's the original owner of a 78 (if I heard right) Malibu 6 cyl 3 speed m/t on the floor. 28,xxx miles. He says it's really nice. I gave him a card for the club and some info on what he was looking for. Nice guy, maybe he'll stop by on here and say hi.	bowtie	8	756	Jan 13, 2011 by Chris R
	'Cars Apart Club' Definition Post ( 1 2 ) (Preview) O.k., Kevin threw it out there on his tank removal post. What is your definition of the 'Cars Apart Club'? Here's my definition: Enough parts have been removed to make it non-driveable or legal on the street. i.e. No fuel tank, transmission is out, front sheet metal is off (is driveable, but not st...	SShink	52	2529	Jan 12, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Anyone have experience soldering copper ? (Preview) I tried to bend the inlet tube of my new heater core to the right like factory and the solder broke instead of the copper bending...	Lost in the 60s	6	1412	Jan 9, 2011 by John D
	Tips and procedure to removing and installing a BB rear main seal? (Preview) I plan to replace my rear main seal. I just removed the oil pump and rear main. How do I go about this? Thanks.	jim larson	12	906	Jan 9, 2011 by jim larson
	Breaking point to cleanup shop? (Preview) Ok so today I went out to the shed and decided after tripping over extension cords and such that is enough! So I spend the entire day just cleaning, sweeping, winding hoses, winding cords, picking up tools and everything else in the way. Then Look at the pile of scrap Dish receivers 8 to be exact, stri...	Dave Seitz	18	899	Jan 9, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Which of these Head Gaskets should I use? (Preview) http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?A=FPG8180PT2_0148269533&An=599001+101970+50012+2012020+4012050+5999999	jim larson	4	833	Jan 9, 2011 by Chris R
	Front disc swap advice needed (Preview) I have a set up that I bought for my '67 GTO that includes a hold-off valve for the discs. I was under the impression that it fuctioned as a proportioning valve and was all I need for a swap. Inline Tube said I still need an adjustable prop valve in the rear brake line. Anyone know if that's true ? This what...	Lost in the 60s	15	1092	Jan 9, 2011 by Chris R
	Photo of rear main bearing; how does it look? (Preview) Mitch suggested I post a few photo for opinions? Thanks.	jim larson	5	845	Jan 6, 2011 by jim larson
	Re-use head bolts? (Preview) What's your opinion on re-using head bolts? Worth spending the $ for peace of mind or am I taking this too far? My fastener knowledge tells me they are stretched from all the previous torque, hot/cold cycles, et. but they were probably good grade when they were new. I'm guessing the ones I have are sto...	SShink	24	1090	Jan 5, 2011 by jim larson
	weld on oil pump? (Preview) In a thread started by Stan S, he talked about welding the pickup to the oil pump, so it wouldn't fall out, it looks like a press fit. Any opinions? thanks. Jim	jim larson	20	1883	Jan 5, 2011 by SShink
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