Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

SShink · SShink

But it's not in the greatest of shape. I was standing in the shop tonight looking at the tar paper on the floor and thought, maybe there's a build sheet under there as that's one of the places I heard they were thrown going down the line. So I gently pried up the tar paper, and there it was! Unfortunately,...

BLUESS · BLUESS

I want to rebuild the manual steering box on my 67, anyone know where to order a kit that would include the internal parts including the worm gear? Or is there a place in the twin cities that does this? How about names of places others have used. Would like to use my own steering box as it is original to t...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

So I had all new 2 1/2 inch head pipes, cut-outs and mufflers put in last year. However, I did have my existing tailpipes installed to save a few bucks. They measure about 2 1/4 inch but seem a tad smaller than that where the tailpipe joins the rear of the muffler. They are nice pipes with chrome ovals tips w...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

I messed with it last year to no avail so I am willing to just pay someone to do what it takes to get it working. I hope it won't get too expensive but I really could have used it a few times last year. I am hoping to get the car to run a little cooler this year too so it can take the extra load. After I put in a new ther...

John D · John D

Our own "Dashboard" mentioned a very critical element in one of his replies... "Grounds, Grounds, Grounding". Let me tell you from 1st-hand experience with "Pushrod's" harness, I'm in awe that most of the electrical gizmo's on our cars even work anymore after 40 years!! GM's idea of "getting the jo...

John D · John D

We need a consensus on when Club member cars should be out of "C.A.C." and ready to cruise 2012.

John D · John D

At 4pm today my son gave me a new "buff n shine" project... Luckily nobody was hurt, but he's in some deep doo-doo as he had passengers on a provisional license.

bowtie · bowtie

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2011-CAMARO-V8-OEM-6-2-LITRE-ENGINE-COVER-92246784-EE10-/110800491124?hash=item19cc395274&item=110800491124&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

Jon H · Jon H

The Chevelle left the shop today with the replacement engine installed and is now tucked in for the winter back at home. Sure looking forward to spring and back on the road again. Bryan sent me a video of the car being loaded up. Kinda of made me a little home sick until I compared temperatures. I t...

Tony Hoffer · Tony Hoffer

What is the best method for squaring the first tire? Gotta have one straight with the steering wheel centered to start the toe -in off of...

Tim H · Tim H

This product was brought up in Dashboard's post. Has anyone used it and if so what did you think of it? I would like to use it on the roof of my cars before the headliners go in. Thanks

seagrams72 · seagrams72

Due to fuel issues (getting fuel to my electric pump) I have purchased a sump to add onto my stock tank. Basic Competition Engineering sump. I am fine marking it up and drilling the holes, but not with the welding. Anyone recommend a shop/ person or if they have the know how want to make a few bucks? Th...

Chad · Chad

anybody have any tips on how to get trailing arm bolts out? i got the nuts off fine, but im having hard time sliding the bolts out so i can replace the bushings.

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

I already have a nice Mallory Unilite distributor, coil, protector with the correct wires. Literally EVERY race car out there has some sort of MSD unit in them. It appears their real benefit is 3,000rpm and below if I am reading that right but the benefits are there none-the-less. John E, you still got...

bowtie · bowtie

It's still in process--meaning I got all my crap in there, but most things not even on to shelves or anything. I'll probably rearrange it again at least once, but I have the cool problem of too much storage vs not enough. I have one of those 4' white "laundry room" cabinets, a 3' metal one, a...

jim larson · jim larson

Would like to have my rims painted regal red. 2 rims are currently gloss black. 1 is powder-coated black. And 2 others were recently sandblasted and are being etch prime and primed with high build urethane primer. On the 2 that are painted and the 1 that is powder coated, Just the outside will b...

bowtie · bowtie

I normally build mine. I've never found something that ever fits my needs at the time. In the old house, I repurposed a 6' base cabinet which had nice cupboard storage underneath and 4 drawers. Now in this house, I have plenty of storage but I want drawer space. I looked around and didn't see much of what I...

Derek69SS · Derek69SS

Are Eagle H-beam rods, ARP studded mains, and a stroker crank any good? Because that's what I found in my LS1. was shooting for 500hp... now I know that's too easy. I'm going to have to re-learn how to drive.

jim larson · jim larson

Starting the vinyl top project. Thought I should remove the front windshield and rear window molding to see if I need to remove or replace clips. It is suggested to use new clips. Now problem on removing the upper moldings on the front windshield. But no idea of how to remove the rear window molding....

jim larson · jim larson

Lots of photo's. And a good source of what all can go into fixing the body of a 66. http://www.chevelles.com/for...

bwild70ss396 · bwild70ss396

I was over to a friend from church house to help him on his project sleeper s10. He his putting a all aluminum cammed 5.3 and beefed up stock 4 speed auto trans in his S10 regular cab short box truck truck. Its nice and clean, lowered with rims also. Looks nice and is fitting well. I am looking forward to a r...

jim larson · jim larson

http://www.abspowerbrake.com/maincatalog_frameset005.html

bowtie · bowtie

I know Auto City can get Spectra stuff, but a little closer to town, you can try Brake and Equipment Warehouse. I haven't used them in years for stuff since we're usually on a time crunch, but they are a good source for everything brake related including master/booster rebuilds. Very good pricing on pa...

jim larson · jim larson

I ordered a vinyl top from SMS about 4 wks ago, have heard they are notorious slow. But trying to get going on the prep work. I have to re-install the aluminum sail panel moldings since the top was removed the left quarter was replaced and the holes on the right quarter were fill in, not sure with what, wh...

Dave Seitz · Dave Seitz

It is bad enough to hear some of these cars but looking at them they are even worse. How many times have you looked at a car that is right out of PIMP MY RIDE. With so much crap all over the dash it just destroys the look of the car. I saw this install and thought I would share this as one of the best installs yet. ...

bowtie · bowtie

http://www.wimp.com/differentialsteering/

jim larson · jim larson

Looking at possibly putting on a set of redline radials. How accessible are 15x7 gm steel rims? Looking for offsets in the range of of 0.50 to 1.00. I have a set of 14x6 rims; but not as many options regarding tire size. Thanks,

dashboard · dashboard

Interesting demonstration of spray on chrome. Anyone seen this used? I can think of a dozen applications for my own car. http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/segment/restoration-blog/spray-on-chrome/

New member of the herd · Lost in the 60s

I will be going to Colorado in the next week to bring back my new vehicle. Planning to use it as a car hauler. Not a color I would chose to paint it but it will stay Green for some time. The Green seat has GOT to go soon though...

Tim H · Tim H

I looked through the forum and I know I saw a post for getting bumpers plated with the show chrome but I can't find it. Can they still be taken in for a club discount somewhere? I have 4 maybe 6 that need to be refinished. Thanks Tim

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Found my build sheet!!! (Preview) But it's not in the greatest of shape. I was standing in the shop tonight looking at the tar paper on the floor and thought, maybe there's a build sheet under there as that's one of the places I heard they were thrown going down the line. So I gently pried up the tar paper, and there it was! Unfortunately,...	SShink	14	799	Feb 12, 2012 by SShink
	steering box rebuild (Preview) I want to rebuild the manual steering box on my 67, anyone know where to order a kit that would include the internal parts including the worm gear? Or is there a place in the twin cities that does this? How about names of places others have used. Would like to use my own steering box as it is original to t...	BLUESS	7	615	Feb 10, 2012 by BLUESS
	Tailpipes (Preview) So I had all new 2 1/2 inch head pipes, cut-outs and mufflers put in last year. However, I did have my existing tailpipes installed to save a few bucks. They measure about 2 1/4 inch but seem a tad smaller than that where the tailpipe joins the rear of the muffler. They are nice pipes with chrome ovals tips w...	4-door Chevelle	14	1377	Feb 6, 2012 by Tim H
	I want to get my AC working this year! (Preview) I messed with it last year to no avail so I am willing to just pay someone to do what it takes to get it working. I hope it won't get too expensive but I really could have used it a few times last year. I am hoping to get the car to run a little cooler this year too so it can take the extra load. After I put in a new ther...	4-door Chevelle	12	924	Feb 5, 2012 by SShink
	To the "Dash is out on the Bench" guys... (Preview) Our own "Dashboard" mentioned a very critical element in one of his replies... "Grounds, Grounds, Grounding". Let me tell you from 1st-hand experience with "Pushrod's" harness, I'm in awe that most of the electrical gizmo's on our cars even work anymore after 40 years!! GM's idea of "getting the jo...	John D	1	336	Feb 1, 2012 by jim larson
	C.A.C. - Car's Apart Club - Official Deadline Poll (closed) (Preview) We need a consensus on when Club member cars should be out of "C.A.C." and ready to cruise 2012.	John D	9	576	Jan 29, 2012 by John D
	Kids in Cars = Bent Truck - Karl... running any "specials"? (Preview) At 4pm today my son gave me a new "buff n shine" project... Luckily nobody was hurt, but he's in some deep doo-doo as he had passengers on a provisional license.	John D	22	2136	Jan 28, 2012 by John D
	LS engine (modern) intake/coil cover (Preview) http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2011-CAMARO-V8-OEM-6-2-LITRE-ENGINE-COVER-92246784-EE10-/110800491124?hash=item19cc395274&item=110800491124&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr	bowtie	1	455	Jan 26, 2012 by SShink
	Car is home safe with the new engine! (Preview) The Chevelle left the shop today with the replacement engine installed and is now tucked in for the winter back at home. Sure looking forward to spring and back on the road again. Bryan sent me a video of the car being loaded up. Kinda of made me a little home sick until I compared temperatures. I t...	Jon H	14	654	Jan 26, 2012 by dashboard
	DIY front end alignment (Preview) What is the best method for squaring the first tire? Gotta have one straight with the steering wheel centered to start the toe -in off of...	Tony Hoffer	2	397	Jan 24, 2012 by Tony Hoffer
	Lizard Skin (Preview) This product was brought up in Dashboard's post. Has anyone used it and if so what did you think of it? I would like to use it on the roof of my cars before the headliners go in. Thanks	Tim H	13	876	Jan 16, 2012 by Dave Seitz
	Welding in a Tank Sump (Preview) Due to fuel issues (getting fuel to my electric pump) I have purchased a sump to add onto my stock tank. Basic Competition Engineering sump. I am fine marking it up and drilling the holes, but not with the welding. Anyone recommend a shop/ person or if they have the know how want to make a few bucks? Th...	seagrams72	13	1865	Jan 15, 2012 by Bowtieman427
	four link bushings help (Preview) anybody have any tips on how to get trailing arm bolts out? i got the nuts off fine, but im having hard time sliding the bolts out so i can replace the bushings.	Chad	20	608	Jan 13, 2012 by jim larson
	Upgrade my ignition? (Preview) I already have a nice Mallory Unilite distributor, coil, protector with the correct wires. Literally EVERY race car out there has some sort of MSD unit in them. It appears their real benefit is 3,000rpm and below if I am reading that right but the benefits are there none-the-less. John E, you still got...	4-door Chevelle	6	543	Jan 11, 2012 by Lost in the 60s
	My new workshop w/pics (Preview) It's still in process--meaning I got all my crap in there, but most things not even on to shelves or anything. I'll probably rearrange it again at least once, but I have the cool problem of too much storage vs not enough. I have one of those 4' white "laundry room" cabinets, a 3' metal one, a...	bowtie	11	833	Jan 6, 2012 by OscarZ
	Need some painting advise for steel rims? (Preview) Would like to have my rims painted regal red. 2 rims are currently gloss black. 1 is powder-coated black. And 2 others were recently sandblasted and are being etch prime and primed with high build urethane primer. On the 2 that are painted and the 1 that is powder coated, Just the outside will b...	jim larson	2	330	Jan 3, 2012 by Chris R
	Do you buy or build your workbench(es)? (Preview) I normally build mine. I've never found something that ever fits my needs at the time. In the old house, I repurposed a 6' base cabinet which had nice cupboard storage underneath and 4 drawers. Now in this house, I have plenty of storage but I want drawer space. I looked around and didn't see much of what I...	bowtie	13	636	Jan 3, 2012 by Chris R
	What I found when I pulled my oil-pan off??? (Preview) Are Eagle H-beam rods, ARP studded mains, and a stroker crank any good? Because that's what I found in my LS1. was shooting for 500hp... now I know that's too easy. I'm going to have to re-learn how to drive.	Derek69SS	38	1357	Jan 3, 2012 by bowtie
	How do I remove the Rear Window Molding on my 66 (Preview) Starting the vinyl top project. Thought I should remove the front windshield and rear window molding to see if I need to remove or replace clips. It is suggested to use new clips. Now problem on removing the upper moldings on the front windshield. But no idea of how to remove the rear window molding....	jim larson	13	8877	Jan 2, 2012 by jim larson
	Team Chevelle Post on 66 Frame Off. (Preview) Lots of photo's. And a good source of what all can go into fixing the body of a 66. http://www.chevelles.com/for...	jim larson	2	374	Dec 28, 2011 by bowtie
	5.3 LS / 4L60 in S10 pickup (Preview) I was over to a friend from church house to help him on his project sleeper s10. He his putting a all aluminum cammed 5.3 and beefed up stock 4 speed auto trans in his S10 regular cab short box truck truck. Its nice and clean, lowered with rims also. Looks nice and is fitting well. I am looking forward to a r...	bwild70ss396	1	379	Dec 23, 2011 by Chris R
	Disc Brake Set Up for use with Original 14" Rims. (Preview) http://www.abspowerbrake.com/maincatalog_frameset005.html	jim larson	4	365	Dec 21, 2011 by 67ss
	Local source for Spectra brand products (Preview) I know Auto City can get Spectra stuff, but a little closer to town, you can try Brake and Equipment Warehouse. I haven't used them in years for stuff since we're usually on a time crunch, but they are a good source for everything brake related including master/booster rebuilds. Very good pricing on pa...	bowtie	1	344	Dec 21, 2011 by Chris R
	Need Tips on Drilling Holes in Sail Panel Area of 66 to Mount the Moldings (Preview) I ordered a vinyl top from SMS about 4 wks ago, have heard they are notorious slow. But trying to get going on the prep work. I have to re-install the aluminum sail panel moldings since the top was removed the left quarter was replaced and the holes on the right quarter were fill in, not sure with what, wh...	jim larson	24	1505	Dec 18, 2011 by jim larson
	A Stereo install that doesn't suck. (Preview) It is bad enough to hear some of these cars but looking at them they are even worse. How many times have you looked at a car that is right out of PIMP MY RIDE. With so much crap all over the dash it just destroys the look of the car. I saw this install and thought I would share this as one of the best installs yet. ...	Dave Seitz	0	581	Dec 18, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Video simplifying how a differential works (Preview) http://www.wimp.com/differentialsteering/	bowtie	0	322	Dec 17, 2011 by bowtie
	14" OR 15" STEEL RIMS FOR REDLINE RADIALS? (Preview) Looking at possibly putting on a set of redline radials. How accessible are 15x7 gm steel rims? Looking for offsets in the range of of 0.50 to 1.00. I have a set of 14x6 rims; but not as many options regarding tire size. Thanks,	jim larson	11	1245	Dec 14, 2011 by Bungy L-76
	SPRAY ON CHROME (Preview) Interesting demonstration of spray on chrome. Anyone seen this used? I can think of a dozen applications for my own car. http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/segment/restoration-blog/spray-on-chrome/	dashboard	3	444	Dec 13, 2011 by Chris R
	New member of the herd (Preview) I will be going to Colorado in the next week to bring back my new vehicle. Planning to use it as a car hauler. Not a color I would chose to paint it but it will stay Green for some time. The Green seat has GOT to go soon though...	Lost in the 60s	23	795	Dec 9, 2011 by SShink
	Bumpers Chrome Plating (Preview) I looked through the forum and I know I saw a post for getting bumpers plated with the show chrome but I can't find it. Can they still be taken in for a club discount somewhere? I have 4 maybe 6 that need to be refinished. Thanks Tim	Tim H	4	447	Dec 1, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
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