Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

John Hawkins · John Hawkins

Hi folks! Since I joined the club in March, this introduction is long overdue. My name is John and I'm new to the club. I have a '66 SS in the garage that I've been chipping away at as time and money permit. It's not a numbers matching original, but it is an actual 138 car. This is pretty much my dream c...

bowtie · bowtie

I wanted to take some time right after I got home to say hello, and thank you for visiting with us, possibly even joining on the spot. As you may have seen, we aren't a rowdy bunch. We're all just regular people with families and other commitments. We understand when other things take priority. What I do a...

SShink · SShink

Derek, Jon, Chris (or others), what are the features of a true '69 SS Chevelle? I'm looking at a '69 and I'm sure it's a clone, but would like to know what badges, gauges, suspension, etc. an SS usually has. I know all the '70-72 differences, but not the '69's. Thanks, Stan

bowtie · bowtie

Did you find our card in your car? We tried to take a picture of every Chevelle that is from the area, plus a few others. If you don't see your car, it's not that we didn't like it, but the picture probably didn't turn out. Thank for visiting our website and forums. Feel free to stick around, come to a meeting...

bowtie · bowtie

got a little scary up here, but only lost one branch. Unfortunately it's over my pool and hasn't dropped yet. WIll be interesting to figure out how to get it down without hurting the pool (14" above ground with external frame) See y'all tomorrow

bowtie · bowtie

I am not a mechanic. I am book smart at best, and freely admit I could relay the basics of how to do something to someone else, but it doesn't translate to my hands. That being said, can someone explain this to me? It got a new wheel and tire somewhere yesterday, plus balance the other three. [IMG]https://...

bowtie · bowtie

I sold a club shirt today to a devout Ford guy. He said he will be wearing it tomorrow too. Look for someone wearing a XXXL (yep-XXXL) Northstar Chevelle Club shirt sitting amongst the Mustang and Cobra guys. Thank him for his business. He's a nice guy who's very knowledgeable in more than just fords,...

John D · John D

See "sticky" post in events area!

SShink · SShink

This is the Chevelle I saw at PanOProg last Friday night that was for sale. Anybody know who owns it or how to reach them? It's a '69 (I think) with a BBC, auto, buckets. I have some serious buyer interest on mine and might consider this as an option for the next one!

John D · John D

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for saving the environment, and responsible "release" of chemicals/whatever into said... but What happened to the "Good": Carb Cleaner Brake Cleaner Parts Washer Solvent that kind of stuff?? I was detailing/cleaning the wheels on the '65 tonigh...

bowtie · bowtie

If this isn't a deliberate ploy to keep people from working on thier own vehicles..... all they need now is a KEEP OUT sign: I understand that it's just a couple retainers holding them in, but to th...

bowtie · bowtie

Unfortunately, this isn't a GM product. For $85,000 you can have a 3.8L 485hp twin turbo 6 cylinder AWD brembo 6 piston braked funmobile. At least thsi one has a visible engine. [IMG]https://i1...

bowtie · bowtie

While I'm out at Car Craft, I will be using up the rest of our current business cards, dropping them in Chevelles. I will also be taking pics of those cars so that we can post them on our new section: "You've been spotted". Once those cards are up, we have another new card in the works which will a...

gearlube · gearlube

What's uppppppppppppppp At least if I died I know someone might ask! Yes I have been globe trotting! At the end of May into June I spent two weeks in London for work. Was busy working through all the logistics bringing together a global telco strategy. I get back on a Saturday. Was very jet lagged an...

bowtie · bowtie

I got an email yesterday from someone looking to our club for help: My parents just celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary and I am looking for someone with a convertible that would be willing to give them a ride down main street at the Lakeville Cruise Night on Friday. I saw that Dan W had a Malibu SS...

bowtie · bowtie

Hello, and welcome to the Northstar Chevelle Club. Your car was spotted at a local cruise night or car show and we wanted to bring your attention to our club. We are not exclusive to only restorations or only performance Chevelles, we welcome all comers. Feel free to roam around our site and forums, reg...

RICKS70SS · RICKS70SS

Seems like we have to do this every other month or so. We have a missing person alert. Anyone seen or heard from Gearlube ? Did he just fall off the center of the earth ??

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

Hey Kevin, I do have a POA valve for you. Mitch

John D · John D

Sure been quiet around here the last week or so.

MN JIM · MN JIM

I bought some replacement seat belts because my car didn't have any installed when I bought it. The originals came with the car but are in pretty bad shape. The guy I bought it from put new carpet in and didn't cut any holes for the seat belts so I can't tell where the mouting points are. I hate to just start h...

bowtie · bowtie

Picture this: You have a 2007 Nissan Maxima, nice car. It goes into the water doorhandle deep. you then keep the engine running while stuck. Here comes the fun part: #1-engine hydrolocked. That means it injested enough water to not let the pistons move up or down anymore. Before it did that, the tranny...

Nightshade · Nightshade

At the recycling center in Royalton right on the left of HWY 10 as you are going to Little falls. They have a 70(I think) 2 door malibu 350 car and a 65ish malibu 2 door with bucket seats. I stopped to look, sorry didn't take any pictures and called the owner he wants $700ea for them. They are too far gone for...

jim larson · jim larson

To many rpms one time on the way home last night. Just had to run it up to the max. Then noticed the temp and ammeter guage goinging crazy. Stoped along side the little traveled hwy. PS belt gone and fan/alternator belt just hanging there. Fortunately it was in good enought shape to put back on to get...

bowtie · bowtie

At the meeting last night, this video came up. If you haven't seen it, here's your chance. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducted a unique crash test to demonstrate the advances in motor vehicle safety over the last 50 years. In this test, a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and a 1959 Chevrolet Bel...

SShink · SShink

Had a good morning. Here's what I was able to get done so far on the 'might as well while it's up on stands' projects: -Removed Bungy's loaner transmission so that I can swap in the rebuilt one this week -Removed old exhaust system -Removed and replaced shocks -Removed bench seat and carpet to get rea...

bowtie · bowtie

Scan it, make a 3D mold, then CNC or cast from there. From Jay Leno's Garage: http://widgets.nbc.com/o/47f1317f105123ad/498ebd00a62edaa0/47fe70d4555df05a/9e46bd46/-cpid/ba4377d3bfd6c81

bowtie · bowtie

I have said it before on here, but sometimes it's hard to find a place that will take care of us older car people. I found another good one today. I needed a small seal that's inside the speedo gear to cable housing on the tailshaft on my 700R4 tranny. Being a partsman, I did the Napa/CarQuest/GM dance. Nad...

SShink · SShink

To all those Dad's out there, hopefully you get that well deserved Father's Day Nap today!

bowtie · bowtie

Specifically Kurt, Derek, Jim, Scott, Dan, Roy, Steve. Hope I didn't miss anyone. Also, Mike up near Brainerd too. Everyone OK?

BB502 · BB502

After the comealong arm pumping a few weeks ago a winch seems like a good idea. I was looking at them and i have no idea what i need to pull cars around ?? 2hp, 5hp ? 4000, 8000lbs ?? Any experts no whats going on or what works well?? any help would be appreciated. Thanks Roger

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Hello! (Preview) Hi folks! Since I joined the club in March, this introduction is long overdue. My name is John and I'm new to the club. I have a '66 SS in the garage that I've been chipping away at as time and money permit. It's not a numbers matching original, but it is an actual 138 car. This is pretty much my dream c...	John Hawkins	9	664	Jul 22, 2010 by RICKS70SS
	Welcome all new members and anyone who saw us at Car Craft! (Preview) I wanted to take some time right after I got home to say hello, and thank you for visiting with us, possibly even joining on the spot. As you may have seen, we aren't a rowdy bunch. We're all just regular people with families and other commitments. We understand when other things take priority. What I do a...	bowtie	2	689	Jul 21, 2010 by bowtie
	How to tell a '69 SS vs. clone? (Preview) Derek, Jon, Chris (or others), what are the features of a true '69 SS Chevelle? I'm looking at a '69 and I'm sure it's a clone, but would like to know what badges, gauges, suspension, etc. an SS usually has. I know all the '70-72 differences, but not the '69's. Thanks, Stan	SShink	15	12000	Jul 21, 2010 by Jon H
	You've been spotted at Car Craft 2010 (Preview) Did you find our card in your car? We tried to take a picture of every Chevelle that is from the area, plus a few others. If you don't see your car, it's not that we didn't like it, but the picture probably didn't turn out. Thank for visiting our website and forums. Feel free to stick around, come to a meeting...	bowtie	12	4242	Jul 19, 2010 by jim larson
	Everyone fare OK????? (Preview) got a little scary up here, but only lost one branch. Unfortunately it's over my pool and hasn't dropped yet. WIll be interesting to figure out how to get it down without hurting the pool (14" above ground with external frame) See y'all tomorrow	bowtie	1	585	Jul 18, 2010 by Jon H
	Look at these pictures and tell me why (Preview) I am not a mechanic. I am book smart at best, and freely admit I could relay the basics of how to do something to someone else, but it doesn't translate to my hands. That being said, can someone explain this to me? It got a new wheel and tire somewhere yesterday, plus balance the other three. [IMG]https://...	bowtie	5	727	Jul 16, 2010 by Chris R
	Even the evil empire wants our shirts! (Preview) I sold a club shirt today to a devout Ford guy. He said he will be wearing it tomorrow too. Look for someone wearing a XXXL (yep-XXXL) Northstar Chevelle Club shirt sitting amongst the Mustang and Cobra guys. Thank him for his business. He's a nice guy who's very knowledgeable in more than just fords,...	bowtie	0	598	Jul 15, 2010 by bowtie
	Club Location at Car Craft (Preview) See "sticky" post in events area!	John D	0	544	Jul 15, 2010 by John D
	Anybody know this Chevelle? (Preview) This is the Chevelle I saw at PanOProg last Friday night that was for sale. Anybody know who owns it or how to reach them? It's a '69 (I think) with a BBC, auto, buckets. I have some serious buyer interest on mine and might consider this as an option for the next one!	SShink	1	649	Jul 14, 2010 by SShink
	The Good Stuff... (Preview) Don't get me wrong, I'm all for saving the environment, and responsible "release" of chemicals/whatever into said... but What happened to the "Good": Carb Cleaner Brake Cleaner Parts Washer Solvent that kind of stuff?? I was detailing/cleaning the wheels on the '65 tonigh...	John D	2	656	Jul 14, 2010 by Tony Hoffer
	Where did it go??? (Preview) If this isn't a deliberate ploy to keep people from working on thier own vehicles..... all they need now is a KEEP OUT sign: I understand that it's just a couple retainers holding them in, but to th...	bowtie	11	1215	Jul 13, 2010 by bowtie
	The 2011s have started arriving already (Preview) Unfortunately, this isn't a GM product. For $85,000 you can have a 3.8L 485hp twin turbo 6 cylinder AWD brembo 6 piston braked funmobile. At least thsi one has a visible engine. [IMG]https://i1...	bowtie	2	694	Jul 12, 2010 by bowtie
	There's a new link on our homepage (Preview) While I'm out at Car Craft, I will be using up the rest of our current business cards, dropping them in Chevelles. I will also be taking pics of those cars so that we can post them on our new section: "You've been spotted". Once those cards are up, we have another new card in the works which will a...	bowtie	0	559	Jul 11, 2010 by bowtie
	Its a Bird? Is it a Plane? Nah.....It's just Gear Lube.....I'm Baaaaack!! (Preview) What's uppppppppppppppp At least if I died I know someone might ask! Yes I have been globe trotting! At the end of May into June I spent two weeks in London for work. Was busy working through all the logistics bringing together a global telco strategy. I get back on a Saturday. Was very jet lagged an...	gearlube	4	740	Jul 8, 2010 by Derek69SS
	Anyone want to help someone out? (Preview) I got an email yesterday from someone looking to our club for help: My parents just celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary and I am looking for someone with a convertible that would be willing to give them a ride down main street at the Lakeville Cruise Night on Friday. I saw that Dan W had a Malibu SS...	bowtie	2	717	Jul 7, 2010 by bowtie
	Did you find our business card in your car? YOU HAVE BEEN SPOTTED! (Preview) Hello, and welcome to the Northstar Chevelle Club. Your car was spotted at a local cruise night or car show and we wanted to bring your attention to our club. We are not exclusive to only restorations or only performance Chevelles, we welcome all comers. Feel free to roam around our site and forums, reg...	bowtie	1	2401	Jul 4, 2010 by Lost in the 60s
	GEAR LUBE ALERT ! (Preview) Seems like we have to do this every other month or so. We have a missing person alert. Anyone seen or heard from Gearlube ? Did he just fall off the center of the earth ??	RICKS70SS	8	723	Jul 4, 2010 by Lost in the 60s
	Calling Dashboard (Preview) Hey Kevin, I do have a POA valve for you. Mitch	Lost in the 60s	1	661	Jul 3, 2010 by dashboard
	Knock Knock.... Anybody Home?? (Preview) Sure been quiet around here the last week or so.	John D	5	701	Jul 2, 2010 by Chris R
	Seat Belts (Preview) I bought some replacement seat belts because my car didn't have any installed when I bought it. The originals came with the car but are in pretty bad shape. The guy I bought it from put new carpet in and didn't cut any holes for the seat belts so I can't tell where the mouting points are. I hate to just start h...	MN JIM	5	625	Jul 1, 2010 by MN JIM
	another reason to avoid that deep water (Preview) Picture this: You have a 2007 Nissan Maxima, nice car. It goes into the water doorhandle deep. you then keep the engine running while stuck. Here comes the fun part: #1-engine hydrolocked. That means it injested enough water to not let the pistons move up or down anymore. Before it did that, the tranny...	bowtie	3	739	Jun 30, 2010 by Tim H
	Saw 2 parts cars today. (Preview) At the recycling center in Royalton right on the left of HWY 10 as you are going to Little falls. They have a 70(I think) 2 door malibu 350 car and a 65ish malibu 2 door with bucket seats. I stopped to look, sorry didn't take any pictures and called the owner he wants $700ea for them. They are too far gone for...	Nightshade	0	528	Jun 28, 2010 by Nightshade
	Got Reminded to carry a spare fan/alternated belt. (Preview) To many rpms one time on the way home last night. Just had to run it up to the max. Then noticed the temp and ammeter guage goinging crazy. Stoped along side the little traveled hwy. PS belt gone and fan/alternator belt just hanging there. Fortunately it was in good enought shape to put back on to get...	jim larson	6	826	Jun 28, 2010 by bowtie
	1959 vs 2009 Impala crash test (Preview) At the meeting last night, this video came up. If you haven't seen it, here's your chance. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducted a unique crash test to demonstrate the advances in motor vehicle safety over the last 50 years. In this test, a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and a 1959 Chevrolet Bel...	bowtie	3	1305	Jun 25, 2010 by Chris R
	While it's up on stands Project (Preview) Had a good morning. Here's what I was able to get done so far on the 'might as well while it's up on stands' projects: -Removed Bungy's loaner transmission so that I can swap in the rebuilt one this week -Removed old exhaust system -Removed and replaced shocks -Removed bench seat and carpet to get rea...	SShink	15	1074	Jun 23, 2010 by Chris R
	Rapid prototype machine (Preview) Scan it, make a 3D mold, then CNC or cast from there. From Jay Leno's Garage: http://widgets.nbc.com/o/47f1317f105123ad/498ebd00a62edaa0/47fe70d4555df05a/9e46bd46/-cpid/ba4377d3bfd6c81	bowtie	3	949	Jun 23, 2010 by John D
	Good service for a part I needed-TSI in Brooklyn Park (Preview) I have said it before on here, but sometimes it's hard to find a place that will take care of us older car people. I found another good one today. I needed a small seal that's inside the speedo gear to cable housing on the tailshaft on my 700R4 tranny. Being a partsman, I did the Napa/CarQuest/GM dance. Nad...	bowtie	5	863	Jun 23, 2010 by bowtie
	Happy Father's Day!!! (Preview) To all those Dad's out there, hopefully you get that well deserved Father's Day Nap today!	SShink	2	644	Jun 20, 2010 by bowtie
	Everyone on the south side fare well? (Preview) Specifically Kurt, Derek, Jim, Scott, Dan, Roy, Steve. Hope I didn't miss anyone. Also, Mike up near Brainerd too. Everyone OK?	bowtie	11	959	Jun 20, 2010 by Silver Chevelle
	Winch help (Preview) After the comealong arm pumping a few weeks ago a winch seems like a good idea. I was looking at them and i have no idea what i need to pull cars around ?? 2hp, 5hp ? 4000, 8000lbs ?? Any experts no whats going on or what works well?? any help would be appreciated. Thanks Roger	BB502	10	791	Jun 17, 2010 by BB502
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