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Starting my front end suspension today on the Convertiable
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Only if ordering parts qualifies. I decided to go with the Global West upper control arm Off-Set shafts. Since this is a driver/cruiser and I am trying to avoid a harsh ride, I am using all new Moog rubber bushings. I also ordered new 1/2“ taller ball joints. Going with OE Spectrum shocks. Tear do...
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Hook up pcv for L79 look problems
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I thought I had checked everything, guess not. Evidently the throttle plate for a 66 holly L79 has one little difference. That being the pcv fitting is for about 3/8” ID hose The oil fill tube pcv is for about 1/2”, so no hose will fit. I wonder if it is possible to put something over the throttle plat...
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Replacing Valve seals with Heads on
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Getting ready to install the new set of Umbrella seals that came with the 52 Pontiac parts The man who built the 350 was in decline and suspect that they were omitted accidently Here are the questions for those of you that have performed this task using air pressure to hold the valves in place with the spr...
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Home/Shop project - Solar install
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Construction started Monday and will finish today. My cousin's company MinnSolar is installing a 19.4kw system on the roof of the shop, with the inverters, controls, and a battery backup in the house. 60 panels at 400w each will cover the whole South-facing roof of the shop. It will go live in a coupl...
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Frosty Scrap and Salvage
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 For about three years I was in a "Buy Suburbans" mode. Picked up multiples, stripped and scrapped a couple. Now two more have gone to their final resting place. Both were gutted, drive trains pulled, less rear differential. Pewter one in picture donated engine for grandsons truck, tranny and...
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1956-LT4 Shoebox
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"Pair of El Caminos" projects are coming right along, Biscayne "Basket Case" is back in mothballs. Will start another thread on the 1966 Malibu Sport Sedan that Scot is working on soon. As previously stated in the Elky thread, my first real car was a 1956 Bel Air 2 door post that was wrecked and partial...
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Note to Briggs & Stratton
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As I like to do with any new engine, I'll give it about 1000 miles, then do an oil & filter change. Just peace of mind to get any of the little sparklies that happen when new parts are getting to know eachother. The new Deere lawn tractor has about 10 hours on it now. Recommended oil change interval is 50...
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Door hinge clean and repair
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I have a door hinge of Jim's here to repair and keep hearing about this Evaporust solution that removes rust like a miracle. I have a bunch of small parts for the Camaro that I would like to de-rust, so bought a 5 gallon pail to try on Jim's hinge. It really isn't very rusty to begin with, but it is said to remo...
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Lower door hinge rebuild/replaceAdvice 1966 or 1967
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I am not sure if this is attributed to my garage door accident or not, but it looks as if some repair/replacement may need to be done first. But where that spring pivot point is it looks messed up or partially broke. I am thinking this should be done before going further. I am wondering if this can be don...
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66 door light switch
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Trying to fix it, looks light not possible. Might someone have one laying around?
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I decided to pretend I am in at least the 20th century.
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This is the beginning of the story of building my 64 Malibu SS. I bought it in 1998 and worked on it a bit for a couple years, then put it away. I am now able to work a little harder, so am making progress. I bought my Chevelle in 1998. It was a California desert car so had no rust. It had only a few door din...
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Got the axle seals done yesterday, buuuuuuuuuutttt…….
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It looks like I’m going to need get the entire rear end rebuilt. The axle shaft on the driver side is pretty bad. There’s quite the groove where it rides in the bearing. The bearing is also showing signs of wear. It rolls just fine, but the the rollers are starting to spall. I put it back together with...
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Looking for Shop to replace rear quarters, and trunk pan on 67 2dr?
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Looking for reputable shop, to do some body work on the 67. I know it will need rear quarters, trunk pan, and one patch panel for front left fender. Any recommendations of shops that may good options without breaking the bank?
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Another project
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Since I don't have as many unfinished cars as other members, I bought another one. This is a '79 Malibu. It spent it's entire life in the California desert and Las Vegas. It has a 305 v8, & auto. 63k original miles. Factory AC, Power steering, power brakes, All original paint and original inter...
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BoeTie Overdrive. EZ TV cable Kit
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For those interested. Bow Tie EZ TV kit will not work on the old style Holly. But thanks to Bob W, he was able too fabricate a bracket so I could use their kit.as I wanted to use an original 66 holly carb -- Edited by jim larson on Monday 22nd of August 2022 06:58:07 PM
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Starter teeth not engaging flexplate teeth
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Issue just resurfaced again, either starter, flexplate, or that mysterious block machine issue from early 70. Just found out something supposedly about gm using a starter from a 250 or 292 6cyl with the 168 flexplate and using @ starter with the staggered bolt pattern. Supposedly this starter h...
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New radio/speaker install.
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Chris S. And I started the radio replacement and speaker addition in the Chevelle last night. I only snapped one picture as it’s not quite complete. The new stereo is in place and working when Chris left last night. But, we both believe that we may have wired the new 6x9s backwards as they weren’t wor...
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Sealer and paint or alternative finish recommendations
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The condensate pan for the a-coil on my home A/C rusted and had at least 7 holes. A friend cut out and replaced the bottom of the pan. I need a quick DIY recommendation for finishing due to our lovely weather forecast. Looking for something I can brush or spray can on. Would POR 15 be a good option?
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350 SBC recommended thermostat temp ??
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Wondering what some of you are running and what the 350 SBC recommended thermostat temp is? The 1974 350 in the Catalina runs at steady 160 degrees after warming up. Seems like that is too cool but have not run in anything above the high 70's thinking about going to a new thermostat in the 180 to 195 range...
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New look!
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Home-built custom hood, and no stripes! -- Edited by Derek69SS on Thursday 24th of March 2022 10:27:59 AM
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Fix for needle flutter in speedometer cable
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How have you done it? Thankso
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You don't need 700hp to break a Legend Transmission
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I pulled my Legend transmission out of the car right after Christmas due to a strange whining sound in the first 4 gears. As you can see in the pictures, the inner race on one of the countershaft bearings broke into several small pieces. The inner race also has a crack all the way across it. 3 of the pieces h...
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So, uh, anyone have a good psychiatrist ?
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/154895537813?ssPageName=STR...
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Rebuild posi, box rear CA, new bushings, etc
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Just started to remove rear housing. Bob is helping with the posi. expecting it to be a long process. I thing Stan is much faster. I think I may have to remove the rear exhaust pipe to get the upper CA‘s out. May just have to cut the muffler exits off then deal with the muffler hangers.
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Which posi gear oil should I use?
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Getting closer, ready to add gear oil. I went to Napa today. I see different options. I have a bottle of the AC Delco posi additive. Can I mix different grades types? Thanks
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Little something to read during the cold winter
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My boss at work has owned a 1956 Nomad since 1969. He raced it at Minnesota Dragway with an Enderle injected 327, m20 and 5.38 rear gears. He tore it down in October of 1971 to get the engine rebuilt and the body restored and painted over the winter. The engine got rebuilt, but the body never got done and was...
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Olds Window Project
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We learned during our first driving season with the Olds that both the windshield and rear window leak upon washing or getting caught in the rain. They aren't horrible leaks, but they're not acceptable to its owner. Following a tech support phone call with Karl and a trip to purchase a new tool (yes,...
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Added to the list of spring projects…..
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My wife bought me a Retrosound Hermosa stereo and Pioneer 6x9s for the Chevelle for Christmas. So, added to chasing down and fixing the coolant leak and getting my headlamp that blinks sorted out, I have a stereo/speaker install to do. Why wait until spring? I don’t have a heated garage/shop space...
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Project: Dryer thump
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My wife messaged me today: dryer started squealing and sounds like it is thumping. had an occasional squeal before. She does a little searching, finds a "top 6 things" video. I come home, we pull it out, figure out how to crack it open, and look at the rollers. They look fine. then I see the belt. It's res...
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Making my recent SB rebuild look like a 66 L79
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It’s coming along. Now dealing with the VC, air cleaner, PCV, and Air Vent situation. I plan to run the PCV from the Oil fill tube to the carb as factory. I want to run 66 Chevelle chrome Valve Covers. I want to use a 66 holly air cleaner base with the flame arrestor and vent tube. So I will have to modify o...
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