Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

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

jim larson · jim larson

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/pts/2688468711.html

John D · John D

I don't know if this has been done before, but it seems to have worked. I had VW bug level heat coming out of the "Green Mary". A "hold the inlet, compare to the outlet hose" test confirmed that the core was plugged up/blocked - scorching hot in, luke warm out. Changing the heater core on a '94 to '96 B-body i...

jim larson · jim larson

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230694910554?item=230694910554&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:B:SS:MOTORS:1123&vxp=mtr#ht_2989wt_1011

bowtie · bowtie

It's not that I don't like what I have already on the car, but I've been looking for a little while. I liked the stlye on Scott's car a lot until he said they're discontinued. Even looking around at Car Craft, everyone has some sort of Rally or 5 spoke wheel. Searching on Craigslist, I saw some C3 Vette whee...

dashboard · dashboard

My RS 500 has arrived, yuppie, a fifth gear .67 overdrive no more cruising at 2800-3000 RPM. Pulled the M22 during the Vikings game Sunday and installed the RS 500 Monday afternoon, only modification required so far, I had to elongate the bolt holes on the cross member mount pad 3/8 of an inch moving the...

jim larson · jim larson

This is for a 66-67; but well worth it for any vinyl top installation. It appears that it is not necessary to remove the windshields. If so, that would make things easier. Kind of indicates one of the difficult things is to remove the drip rail moldings and re-install them. More photo's in his photob...

Robredy · Robredy

Taking a little break (

) from putting the cars away for the season. How can we accumulate so much crap? It seems like we are cleaning the garage, but inreality we are just moving the crap around.

bowtie · bowtie

anyone? OK, also if anyone has a 8.5"-10" wheel with enough backspacing to tuck a tire up into the wheelwell. Also just need for mocking. With tire would be cool, but not necessary.

jim larson · jim larson

Finaly got around to finishing the repaint. Then raked leaves and took the car for a short ride. 4 caps freshly painted and 1 original cap. And a close up of a repaint.

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

Some of you know about the issues I had at Rock Falls last Sunday. Today I installed the new fuel line with pressure gauge and turned the key on expecting to see sky high pressure. The gauge went to 2 lbs and stayed there and soon after, raw gas was pouring down the intake and on the outside. I was so disgust...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

Thought I'd start a thread on all the work my 66 needs. I had hoped to just do any necessary brake/suspension/steering work it may need to be safe on the road and then drive it for a few years but it is a major case of "ghetto engineering". I did drive it 12 miles when it first got here and decided I...

jim larson · jim larson

Just got though changing the 67 paint scheme to the 66 scheme. If anyone wants any hints or paint recommendations send me a PM. These are some photo's of my test case. Will finish up the job tomorrow.

jim larson · jim larson

http://www.historicvehicle.org/Latest-News/September-2011/2011/09/22/Under-hood-ethanol-classic-car(See the full presentation in the Tech Resources sub-forum in this catagory - John D.) -- Edited by John D on Monday 3rd of October 2011 03:36:...

69SSConv · 69SSConv

Ok guys, need some ideas. Within the last 600 miles on the 396 I have developed a small very iritating oil leak. It is on the passenger side of the motor and appears to be near the fuel pump. After a 10 mile or more drive, I will find a light film on the bottom of the fuel pump, front of lower control arm, center...

SShink · SShink

I'd like to take out the trailer hitch receiver from the attachment on my truck, but... it's rusted in. Any ideas on how to get it out other than a BFH or a welding torch? See attached pic. Oh, and no jokes about taking out the locking pin first. I do know that needs to come out. Doh!

-- Edited by SSh...

SteveS · SteveS

I've finally gotten some pictures of my build together. Back in Jan of 2009 I got a “good deal” on an LS1/4L60E pullout from down by Lincoln Nebraska. After I got it home I found my good deal had been in a hard front end collision which crushed the oil pump and bent the crank. Since I needed a new crank I decid...

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	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	815	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	1566	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	9499	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	536	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	542	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	537	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	527	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	1710	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	757	Dec 18, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Video simplifying how a differential works (Preview) http://www.wimp.com/differentialsteering/	bowtie	0	488	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	1429	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	618	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	959	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	606	Dec 1, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Chris here is a 327 you may be interested in. (Preview) http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/pts/2688468711.html	jim larson	5	660	Nov 30, 2011 by 67ss
	Un-Gunking a plugged heater core (Preview) I don't know if this has been done before, but it seems to have worked. I had VW bug level heat coming out of the "Green Mary". A "hold the inlet, compare to the outlet hose" test confirmed that the core was plugged up/blocked - scorching hot in, luke warm out. Changing the heater core on a '94 to '96 B-body i...	John D	5	2601	Nov 30, 2011 by John D
	Mitch, does your 454 have this kind of potential? (Preview) http://www.ebay.com/itm/230694910554?item=230694910554&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:B:SS:MOTORS:1123&vxp=mtr#ht_2989wt_1011	jim larson	24	1411	Nov 6, 2011 by Bowtieman427
	New wheels (Preview) It's not that I don't like what I have already on the car, but I've been looking for a little while. I liked the stlye on Scott's car a lot until he said they're discontinued. Even looking around at Car Craft, everyone has some sort of Rally or 5 spoke wheel. Searching on Craigslist, I saw some C3 Vette whee...	bowtie	25	1340	Nov 6, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Out with the old ( 1 2 ) (Preview) My RS 500 has arrived, yuppie, a fifth gear .67 overdrive no more cruising at 2800-3000 RPM. Pulled the M22 during the Vikings game Sunday and installed the RS 500 Monday afternoon, only modification required so far, I had to elongate the bolt holes on the cross member mount pad 3/8 of an inch moving the...	dashboard	68	2337	Nov 5, 2011 by bwild70ss396
	Great Article and Photo's for anyone thinking about putting on a Vinyl top (Preview) This is for a 66-67; but well worth it for any vinyl top installation. It appears that it is not necessary to remove the windshields. If so, that would make things easier. Kind of indicates one of the difficult things is to remove the drip rail moldings and re-install them. More photo's in his photob...	jim larson	0	472	Nov 3, 2011 by jim larson
	Hibernation (Preview) Taking a little break () from putting the cars away for the season. How can we accumulate so much crap? It seems like we are cleaning the garage, but inreality we are just moving the crap around.	Robredy	6	588	Nov 1, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Looking for a 295/60R15 tire-even a junk one just for test-fitting (Preview) anyone? OK, also if anyone has a 8.5"-10" wheel with enough backspacing to tuck a tire up into the wheelwell. Also just need for mocking. With tire would be cool, but not necessary.	bowtie	1	785	Oct 27, 2011 by Bungy L-76
	Just Finished Repainting 67 dog dish hubcaps to the 66 paint scheme (Preview) Finaly got around to finishing the repaint. Then raked leaves and took the car for a short ride. 4 caps freshly painted and 1 original cap. And a close up of a repaint.	jim larson	4	5234	Oct 25, 2011 by jim larson
	My carb issue... (Preview) Some of you know about the issues I had at Rock Falls last Sunday. Today I installed the new fuel line with pressure gauge and turned the key on expecting to see sky high pressure. The gauge went to 2 lbs and stayed there and soon after, raw gas was pouring down the intake and on the outside. I was so disgust...	Lost in the 60s	25	1322	Oct 20, 2011 by jim larson
	My 66 "renovation" project ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) (Preview) Thought I'd start a thread on all the work my 66 needs. I had hoped to just do any necessary brake/suspension/steering work it may need to be safe on the road and then drive it for a few years but it is a major case of "ghetto engineering". I did drive it 12 miles when it first got here and decided I...	Lost in the 60s	202	23476	Oct 19, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Painting 66/67 dog dish hubcaps (Preview) Just got though changing the 67 paint scheme to the 66 scheme. If anyone wants any hints or paint recommendations send me a PM. These are some photo's of my test case. Will finish up the job tomorrow.	jim larson	0	557	Oct 11, 2011 by jim larson
	Check out the video on how REALLY BAD ETHANOL is for your car? (Preview) http://www.historicvehicle.org/Latest-News/September-2011/2011/09/22/Under-hood-ethanol-classic-car(See the full presentation in the Tech Resources sub-forum in this catagory - John D.) -- Edited by John D on Monday 3rd of October 2011 03:36:...	jim larson	8	1946	Oct 3, 2011 by jim larson
	Oil leak, need suggestions? (Preview) Ok guys, need some ideas. Within the last 600 miles on the 396 I have developed a small very iritating oil leak. It is on the passenger side of the motor and appears to be near the fuel pump. After a 10 mile or more drive, I will find a light film on the bottom of the fuel pump, front of lower control arm, center...	69SSConv	30	3796	Sep 29, 2011 by dashboard
	How to free up a rusted in trailer hitch receiver? (Preview) I'd like to take out the trailer hitch receiver from the attachment on my truck, but... it's rusted in. Any ideas on how to get it out other than a BFH or a welding torch? See attached pic. Oh, and no jokes about taking out the locking pin first. I do know that needs to come out. Doh! -- Edited by SSh...	SShink	21	10968	Sep 24, 2011 by SShink
	LS1 383 build ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've finally gotten some pictures of my build together. Back in Jan of 2009 I got a “good deal” on an LS1/4L60E pullout from down by Lincoln Nebraska. After I got it home I found my good deal had been in a hard front end collision which crushed the oil pump and bent the crank. Since I needed a new crank I decid...	SteveS	69	8672	Sep 22, 2011 by SteveS
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