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Look at these pictures and tell me why
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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://...
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Even the evil empire wants our shirts!
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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,...
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Club Location at Car Craft
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See "sticky" post in events area!
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Anybody know this Chevelle?
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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!
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The Good Stuff...
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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...
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Where did it go???
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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...
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The 2011s have started arriving already
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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...
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There's a new link on our homepage
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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...
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Its a Bird? Is it a Plane? Nah.....It's just Gear Lube.....I'm Baaaaack!!
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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...
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Anyone want to help someone out?
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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...
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Did you find our business card in your car? YOU HAVE BEEN SPOTTED!
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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...
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GEAR LUBE ALERT !
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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 ??
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Calling Dashboard
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Hey Kevin, I do have a POA valve for you. Mitch
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Knock Knock.... Anybody Home??
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Sure been quiet around here the last week or so.
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Seat Belts
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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...
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another reason to avoid that deep water
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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...
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Saw 2 parts cars today.
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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...
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Got Reminded to carry a spare fan/alternated belt.
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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...
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1959 vs 2009 Impala crash test
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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...
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While it's up on stands Project
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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...
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Rapid prototype machine
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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
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Good service for a part I needed-TSI in Brooklyn Park
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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...
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Happy Father's Day!!!
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To all those Dad's out there, hopefully you get that well deserved Father's Day Nap today!
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Everyone on the south side fare well?
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Specifically Kurt, Derek, Jim, Scott, Dan, Roy, Steve. Hope I didn't miss anyone. Also, Mike up near Brainerd too. Everyone OK?
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Winch help
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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
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Big "Thank You" to Stan!
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I have to give Stan a huge "Thank You" for helping me out on Sunday... I had a rear brake caliper bracket come loose (again... last time it was the caliper, this time it was the bracket) on my way up to the DCTC autocross on Sunday, which put me in a bit of a predicament... Luckily, I was able to ca...
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Free stuff killing me
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Finally broke down and decided to get a sprinkler system, the sand and dust was tearing up mower bearings and filters. Also tired of choking down 2#s of dust mowing this place. So spending more then I should to get the system put in with all top quality equipment. Now my neighbor who sells lawn seed t...
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Proud Papa & Grandma
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My little girl's grown up!
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Aussie Utes On The Hot Rod Power Tour
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Got back today from Springfield, IL after two days on the Power Tour. Hung out with my buddy Robert and four of his mates. They shipped three Holden HSV Maloos over just to run the Power Tour. These guys are a riot. They're posting videos on Youtube under Aus2USAPowertour. This video is the best...
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Jacks
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My car didn't come with a jack. I wouldn't use a bumper jack even if it had one. What are you guys using for a jack? I was thinking of picking up a scissor jack from a bone yard. I have a good floor jack for the shop. Jim
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