Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

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...

Member Discounts · John D

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jim larson · jim larson

I made 8 of these at a cost of $15. Two under the Front or Rear wheels give me all the saftey and clearance I want. Two under the frame behind front wheel or in front or rear wheels works great. -- Edited by jim larson on Thursday 15th of September 2011 04:27:41 PM

jim larson · jim larson

He didn't support the pump correctly.

On second try with pump allready cracked and supported properly he did mangage to get the shaft and cast propeller out. So I have that and the correct propeller, backplate, and nuts for a 66 bb. -- Edited by jim larson on Thursday 15th of September 2011...

John D · John D

Step 1 = hang the 2 rear shock absorbers on a jig Step 2 = build the entire friggin' car around them!! Spent most of the afternoon, and up until about 45 mins ago putting new air shocks on the "Green Mary". I really want to find the accountant and/or engineer that decided not to use trap-nuts on the upper sho...

jim larson · jim larson

There is an interested article in the Sept issue of car craft for you guys that are thinking about going back to hydraulic lifter's. Deals with short travel lifter retrofit for hyd lifters.

jim larson · jim larson

Looking to order the correct PS Pump seal kit. But I have no idea if this has 1 or 2 mounting pads. Think it is the original 66 BB PS Pump. Two different kits depending upon the number of mounting pads. Can you help me? Thanks.

jim larson · jim larson

I had the engine apart this winter. Was wondering if it was a good Idea to re-torque the head bolts? Thanks

jim larson · jim larson

Just got my fan clutch back from being restored. This is the Eaton fan clutch, that was used on 65-68 chevelles with a BB and the short water pump. Used in the K02 option or the C60 air conditioning option. Different from the SB fan clutch in that the mounting height was 1.5" instead of the 1.7 mount...

OscarZ · OscarZ

Decided I should probably drain the old gas out of my tank before trying to get the Chevelle back on the road. What do I do with it once it's out? I'm already expecting it to be a chore being my only container is a 5 gallon gas can and my means af transporting it is the trunk of my car. Since I'll need to make 3...

Tim H · Tim H

I have a question on a fender mounted antenna for a 1970 Chevelle. I have a original passenger fender that has a factory reinforced opening for a antenna on the fender. I see that the windshield antenna is actually listed as an option but I don't see any 70's with a fender antenna. Can anyone shed some lig...

69SSConv · 69SSConv

Anyone had this happen? I just filled the differential on the 80 Camaro, and it is leaking through the casting, just behind the pinion. I have attached a photo. Is there something one can do to seal this? Appreciate any feedback. Loren

seagrams72 · seagrams72

Kicking around the winter project of converting my carb'd LS style engine to fuel injection. When I go to EFI I plan on ditching the noisey (and often cutting out) electric pump for an in tank fuel pump, and go with the corvette filter regulator combo most LS guys are going with. This should only requir...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

I have been searching and reading but cannot figure out which is the low side port of my stock 72 system ... help!?!

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

I already re-sealed the left side without taking any pics so I documented the right side as I did it tonight. This really isn't hard, just takes some time and patience. I bought Metro Moulded seals and they fit very well. The only thing that isn't an exact match is the large rubber seal at the front doesn...

John D · John D

Picked up a new project/daily driver yesterday - the replacement for my F-150. I really need something that'll carry 4 full-size people, the doggie, a lake-load of crap, and occasionally tow the boat... the truck would do all of this, but NOT the 4 adults. I'm going to have to tease y'all for awhile, u...

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	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	1979	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	1227	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	1118	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	1933	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	311	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	416	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	611	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	5064	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	1144	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	22534	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	387	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	1643	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	3618	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	10622	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	8242	Sep 22, 2011 by SteveS
	Member Discounts (Preview) NCC Members - check your email for a valuable coupon. Today Only!	John D	1	438	Sep 17, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Better than Jack Stand or Block for $15 (Preview) I made 8 of these at a cost of $15. Two under the Front or Rear wheels give me all the saftey and clearance I want. Two under the frame behind front wheel or in front or rear wheels works great. -- Edited by jim larson on Thursday 15th of September 2011 04:27:41 PM	jim larson	5	725	Sep 16, 2011 by jim larson
	Don't let this guy rebuild you Water Pump (Preview) He didn't support the pump correctly. On second try with pump allready cracked and supported properly he did mangage to get the shaft and cast propeller out. So I have that and the correct propeller, backplate, and nuts for a 66 bb. -- Edited by jim larson on Thursday 15th of September 2011...	jim larson	7	766	Sep 16, 2011 by jim larson
	How they built 1995 Caprices (Preview) Step 1 = hang the 2 rear shock absorbers on a jig Step 2 = build the entire friggin' car around them!! Spent most of the afternoon, and up until about 45 mins ago putting new air shocks on the "Green Mary". I really want to find the accountant and/or engineer that decided not to use trap-nuts on the upper sho...	John D	2	378	Sep 12, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Article on Hyd Lifter in Sept Car Craft Issue. (Preview) There is an interested article in the Sept issue of car craft for you guys that are thinking about going back to hydraulic lifter's. Deals with short travel lifter retrofit for hyd lifters.	jim larson	2	514	Sep 10, 2011 by jim larson
	Does this PS Pump have one (1) or two (2) Mounting Pads? (Preview) Looking to order the correct PS Pump seal kit. But I have no idea if this has 1 or 2 mounting pads. Think it is the original 66 BB PS Pump. Two different kits depending upon the number of mounting pads. Can you help me? Thanks.	jim larson	2	502	Sep 9, 2011 by jim larson
	Should I Re-Torque Head Bolts? (Preview) I had the engine apart this winter. Was wondering if it was a good Idea to re-torque the head bolts? Thanks	jim larson	6	443	Aug 28, 2011 by jim larson
	66 Chevelle/Corvette BB Fan Clutch (Preview) Just got my fan clutch back from being restored. This is the Eaton fan clutch, that was used on 65-68 chevelles with a BB and the short water pump. Used in the K02 option or the C60 air conditioning option. Different from the SB fan clutch in that the mounting height was 1.5" instead of the 1.7 mount...	jim larson	0	623	Aug 25, 2011 by jim larson
	Disposing of old gas? (Preview) Decided I should probably drain the old gas out of my tank before trying to get the Chevelle back on the road. What do I do with it once it's out? I'm already expecting it to be a chore being my only container is a 5 gallon gas can and my means af transporting it is the trunk of my car. Since I'll need to make 3...	OscarZ	4	499	Aug 21, 2011 by Chris R
	Antenna question 1970 (Preview) I have a question on a fender mounted antenna for a 1970 Chevelle. I have a original passenger fender that has a factory reinforced opening for a antenna on the fender. I see that the windshield antenna is actually listed as an option but I don't see any 70's with a fender antenna. Can anyone shed some lig...	Tim H	7	1347	Aug 19, 2011 by dashboard
	Differential Leaking through casting? (Preview) Anyone had this happen? I just filled the differential on the 80 Camaro, and it is leaking through the casting, just behind the pinion. I have attached a photo. Is there something one can do to seal this? Appreciate any feedback. Loren	69SSConv	6	763	Aug 18, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Fuel Injection Capable Fuel Tank (Preview) Kicking around the winter project of converting my carb'd LS style engine to fuel injection. When I go to EFI I plan on ditching the noisey (and often cutting out) electric pump for an in tank fuel pump, and go with the corvette filter regulator combo most LS guys are going with. This should only requir...	seagrams72	12	24146	Aug 16, 2011 by seagrams72
	AC question (Preview) I have been searching and reading but cannot figure out which is the low side port of my stock 72 system ... help!?!	4-door Chevelle	21	1028	Aug 15, 2011 by Chris R
	How to: reseal vent window (Preview) I already re-sealed the left side without taking any pics so I documented the right side as I did it tonight. This really isn't hard, just takes some time and patience. I bought Metro Moulded seals and they fit very well. The only thing that isn't an exact match is the large rubber seal at the front doesn...	Lost in the 60s	1	826	Aug 2, 2011 by jim larson
	Cylinder index increase... 8 more. (Preview) Picked up a new project/daily driver yesterday - the replacement for my F-150. I really need something that'll carry 4 full-size people, the doggie, a lake-load of crap, and occasionally tow the boat... the truck would do all of this, but NOT the 4 adults. I'm going to have to tease y'all for awhile, u...	John D	37	1596	Aug 1, 2011 by John D
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