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jim larson · jim larson

Finally turned the corner. With the help of Mitch, the engine is back together. Didn't have a plug for the oil adapter on the pressure sending fitting, so he left his tool. New rear seal and oil pan gasket in. New double roller timing chain. Decided to reinstall the old Cam Dynamics cam (found lift...

bowtie · bowtie

I got the console out, so the rear carpet is totally out. Out came the tarpaper. I vacuumed up the little chunks and dirt. NICE! I took off the armrests and stopped short: This is the passenger side. There was no water shield. This is also the side with the small rust hole at the rocker panel and bubbles on t...

jim larson · jim larson

Is this normal? Rebuilt by George Hammer in 05, didn't say anything and I didn't notice until this winter. Don't think I did this as driveshaft was gone though along with a new clutch, etc. Along with the rebuild he put in a new rear bushing in the tailhousing. I took it out this winter to try and rep...

DNeinstadt · DNeinstadt

Chevelle is going under the knife SOON. Plans are: 1. Remove the "one wheel peel" 10 bolt 2. Replace with 3.42:1 geared 12 bolt axle 3. Remove front & rear power drum brakes & replace with front Wilwood and rear stock style disc brakes & a new power booster/MC/lines/etc. 4. New...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

where might I get something like this? I looked at Fleet Farm but they had like 5 different ones and all of a sudden I couldn't remember exactly what it looks like? I prefer to buy locally like Corvette Specialties but I need to know what to get. Thanks for the help!

Dave Seitz · Dave Seitz

Once again if all goes well, I have Thursday booked for the dyno and everyone who is needed on board. I put $200 down with a balance of like $75-80 plus fuel another trip to the blood bank and swing by the plasma center and I will have the funds to fire it up!

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

On one hand they are functional and break up the space. Leaving them on only requires a little more work before paint. On the other hand they are functional before fashionable but to remove them would require a bit of work to remove and fill the hole...

jim larson · jim larson

Well I just tried the cc's method to check my head volume and something is wrong. I use a 50 cc syringe from a friend that raises Angus cattle and thing don't add up. The head is a 65 702 head with an original volume of 98.427 cc's that have been missed most likelybeen milled and had a valve job done, I think...

bowtie · bowtie

[IMG]https://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u165/Bowtie-Bry/CHEVELLE%20INTERIOR/DSC06388.jpg...

bowtie · bowtie

Under the driver's seat, under the carpet, under the tarpaper. Upper right corner reads: 1H57H2R605253. Gues mine's a Monte Carlibu. It's for a 72 Monte that was yelloow with a tan vinyl top. Intersting. It was 153 ahead mine on the line, which I think is odd to somehow get back into a car.

Dave Seitz · Dave Seitz

So the engine is ready to dyno and I ran into a snag. Seems the the software is 95/98 compatible will not run on a newer PC. Anyone have an old lap top that could be used for dyno tune of an EFI system? Technology even when I step up to the new stuff I'm behind the times!

dashboard · dashboard

My throw out bearing started making some noise this summer, turned out I had some other issues as well. Parts on order. Don't laugh at my jack stands, there rated at 70 tons.

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

I looked at a Chevelle that has rust through on the frame where the power steering unit and anti-sway bar mounts. Is there a replacement piece for this or do we just do some creative welding to fix this up?

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

I am going to look at one in New Ulm, http://mankato.craigslist.org/cto/2032830364.html. Does anyone have a trailer I can borrow??? I will check our tool/loan list too.

dashboard · dashboard

Bryan, I'm looking for the boot that goes on/in the bell housing, the the throw out bearing arm/fork (also called engine fork) passes through it, it's for my 72 Elky. I got one from Ground Up but it just did not fit, pops out after a few clutch applications. I have an old part number from the asse...

Clutch · Clutch

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=334788 -- Edited by Clutch on Sunday 24th of October 2010 08:35:15 PM

69SSConv · 69SSConv

I was installing the last door glass today and realized I am missing the horizontal window track that is bolted to the window glass that the regulator rollers run back and forth in, it is about 20" long. I have all the other parts I need, just missing this part? Anyone have one lying around, or kno...

Jon H · Jon H

No, I didn't pull a Stan and sell my car, it went into the shop today for the engine swap. Dyno for the new engine next week and then in it goes. Other minor things being done also like a posi unit. -- Edited by Jon H on Saturday 25th of September 2010 01:57:52 PM

bowtie · bowtie

My air cleaner was having fitment problems with the serp belt swap. The waterneck and hose sat too high for the filter to nicely sit on the throttle body so I had it cinched tightly on there but akwardly and it was pinching the bottom pretty bad. While out in the garage today, I found a piece I had bought to m...

Jon H · Jon H

Took the new GM Performance 454 to Wheeler's for a dyno yesterday. What a blast that was. It is a 454HO. We got 489 FT# and 455 hp out of it. 488 ft3 of torque at 2800RPM, wow, there go the tires. It was advertised as 500 ft# and 425 hp. It ran like a dream. My wife stopped by near the end and said I had a &qu...

Dave Seitz · Dave Seitz

Well if everything goes to plan I will be heading to the dyno on Friday. Dyno guy is looking at needing the day to tune the EFI so he is not booking anything for the afternoon. This is going to be a mild 383 stroker running on pump gas with a Holley Stealth Ram, Dart Pro1 Aluminum heads, 1.6 Scorpion Roller r...

69SSConv · 69SSConv

My car is almost complete on the paint job, should have it home in about 1 week to finish out the interior/top. I just picked up a new set of Cragar SS 15x7 wheels, and wanted to get some recommendations on tires. I have been looking at the BF Goodrich Radial TA 235/60/15's, but don't want to jump to quick w...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

My setup is a +.060 350, 10-1 pistons, Comp XE268, Summit cast iron heads (reworked), Performer RPM Air Gap, Holly 670 SA and Mallory Unilite (mechanical advance). This is a daily driven, camper pullin', grandson totin', highway driven 4-door 13 second race car. I have the re-curve kit for the Mallo...

67ss · 67ss

Well we finally found a 396 for my buddies 69 chevelle. Time to start the rebuild on it. Is a nice core that is still standard bore, has a forged crank, and some later model open chamber heads that will drop the compression down in the 9.0 to 9.5 range. Thinking since they are open chamber and need harde...

bowtie · bowtie

I got a new belt today. After swapping several more, I ended up with one that's 98-5/8" instead of the 99-5/8" one that I had. I'm thinking that the belt still has some slack from being bent up in the package. It went on kinda tight to begin with, but the tensioner probably helped pull the kink...

bowtie · bowtie

Before: After: There's still a couple hiccups--- I need yet another waterneck, maybe a differe...

Scott Parkhurst · Scott Parkhurst

Ahhh dyno day. One of my favorite parts of building hot rods. This engine made 545 in it's last version- different dyno (in CA), different exhaust (open pipes vs. muffs), different headers (Schoenfeld race pipes vs. TPI's own Corvette pipes this time). Air wasn't great today either. Anyway- It made...

John D · John D

Spent the better part of today getting the good stuff out of Buford's interior, and prepping to pull the engine/trans. There is one advantage to "newer" cars. The entire power-unit is designed to plop in as an assembly, and just connect hoses & plugs to the car. Everything's on quick...

John D · John D

So... anyone need a step-by-step (including tool list) to replace the oil pan gasket on a '01 Ford 3.0L?? Part I: Due to overlapping schedules, my wife & daughter headed up to the cabin a few days before my son & me. Hence, they had to leave 2 days earlier. I get a phone call... "Honey, we sto...

John D · John D

Part III It's now about noon on Tuesday. Boat's out, stuff's packed, dog's antzy-pantzy, waiting for my daughter to arrive with my Mom's car/lifeboat. She gets there about 12:15. I'm happy to report there were no glitches or Murphy's Law mayhem on the ride home. 4pm, Tuesday. Get the Taurus off the do...

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	Mitch's Oil Priming Tool and Engine Removal/reinstall Update. (Preview) Finally turned the corner. With the help of Mitch, the engine is back together. Didn't have a plug for the oil adapter on the pressure sending fitting, so he left his tool. New rear seal and oil pan gasket in. New double roller timing chain. Decided to reinstall the old Cam Dynamics cam (found lift...	jim larson	16	1074	Jan 22, 2011 by jim larson
	A whole new thread-what do I do now? (Preview) I got the console out, so the rear carpet is totally out. Out came the tarpaper. I vacuumed up the little chunks and dirt. NICE! I took off the armrests and stopped short: This is the passenger side. There was no water shield. This is also the side with the small rust hole at the rocker panel and bubbles on t...	bowtie	10	2489	Jan 20, 2011 by bowtie
	Does this Muncie Tail Housing need Repair? (Preview) Is this normal? Rebuilt by George Hammer in 05, didn't say anything and I didn't notice until this winter. Don't think I did this as driveshaft was gone though along with a new clutch, etc. Along with the rebuild he put in a new rear bushing in the tailhousing. I took it out this winter to try and rep...	jim larson	6	2445	Jan 13, 2011 by jim larson
	Project 12 bolt & new disc brakes! (Preview) Chevelle is going under the knife SOON. Plans are: 1. Remove the "one wheel peel" 10 bolt 2. Replace with 3.42:1 geared 12 bolt axle 3. Remove front & rear power drum brakes & replace with front Wilwood and rear stock style disc brakes & a new power booster/MC/lines/etc. 4. New...	DNeinstadt	15	1681	Jan 13, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Splatter paint for trunk in my 72 (Preview) where might I get something like this? I looked at Fleet Farm but they had like 5 different ones and all of a sudden I couldn't remember exactly what it looks like? I prefer to buy locally like Corvette Specialties but I need to know what to get. Thanks for the help!	4-door Chevelle	12	1346	Jan 11, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Once again if all goes well (Preview) Once again if all goes well, I have Thursday booked for the dyno and everyone who is needed on board. I put $200 down with a balance of like $75-80 plus fuel another trip to the blood bank and swing by the plasma center and I will have the funds to fire it up!	Dave Seitz	13	1604	Jan 7, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Should I keep the door guards? (Preview) On one hand they are functional and break up the space. Leaving them on only requires a little more work before paint. On the other hand they are functional before fashionable but to remove them would require a bit of work to remove and fill the hole...	4-door Chevelle	12	1373	Jan 5, 2011 by Chris R
	?'s regarding head volume and general overall condition/ (Preview) Well I just tried the cc's method to check my head volume and something is wrong. I use a 50 cc syringe from a friend that raises Angus cattle and thing don't add up. The head is a 65 702 head with an original volume of 98.427 cc's that have been missed most likelybeen milled and had a valve job done, I think...	jim larson	11	1225	Jan 5, 2011 by jim larson
	I'm also in the car apart club-please ID these seats (Preview) [IMG]https://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u165/Bowtie-Bry/CHEVELLE%20INTERIOR/DSC06388.jpg...	bowtie	17	1399	Jan 2, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Guess who found another build sheet..... (Preview) Under the driver's seat, under the carpet, under the tarpaper. Upper right corner reads: 1H57H2R605253. Gues mine's a Monte Carlibu. It's for a 72 Monte that was yelloow with a tan vinyl top. Intersting. It was 153 ahead mine on the line, which I think is odd to somehow get back into a car.	bowtie	5	863	Jan 2, 2011 by bowtie
	Old Lap Top PC needed (Preview) So the engine is ready to dyno and I ran into a snag. Seems the the software is 95/98 compatible will not run on a newer PC. Anyone have an old lap top that could be used for dyno tune of an EFI system? Technology even when I step up to the new stuff I'm behind the times!	Dave Seitz	10	996	Nov 17, 2010 by Dave Seitz
	Trannys out (Preview) My throw out bearing started making some noise this summer, turned out I had some other issues as well. Parts on order. Don't laugh at my jack stands, there rated at 70 tons.	dashboard	16	1479	Nov 16, 2010 by Bungy L-76
	Question about frame (Preview) I looked at a Chevelle that has rust through on the frame where the power steering unit and anti-sway bar mounts. Is there a replacement piece for this or do we just do some creative welding to fix this up?	4-door Chevelle	9	1360	Nov 12, 2010 by 4-door Chevelle
	Still looking for a Chevelle (Preview) I am going to look at one in New Ulm, http://mankato.craigslist.org/cto/2032830364.html. Does anyone have a trailer I can borrow??? I will check our tool/loan list too.	4-door Chevelle	6	840	Nov 7, 2010 by 4-door Chevelle
	PARTS HELP NEEDED (Preview) Bryan, I'm looking for the boot that goes on/in the bell housing, the the throw out bearing arm/fork (also called engine fork) passes through it, it's for my 72 Elky. I got one from Ground Up but it just did not fit, pops out after a few clutch applications. I have an old part number from the asse...	dashboard	4	847	Oct 26, 2010 by dashboard
	Update on my project (Preview) http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=334788 -- Edited by Clutch on Sunday 24th of October 2010 08:35:15 PM	Clutch	2	849	Oct 25, 2010 by Clutch
	Help: Looking for Front Window Track for 1969 Chevelle (Preview) I was installing the last door glass today and realized I am missing the horizontal window track that is bolted to the window glass that the regulator rollers run back and forth in, it is about 20" long. I have all the other parts I need, just missing this part? Anyone have one lying around, or kno...	69SSConv	1	906	Oct 23, 2010 by 69SSConv
	My garage is empty...not for long though... (Preview) No, I didn't pull a Stan and sell my car, it went into the shop today for the engine swap. Dyno for the new engine next week and then in it goes. Other minor things being done also like a posi unit. -- Edited by Jon H on Saturday 25th of September 2010 01:57:52 PM	Jon H	13	1758	Oct 11, 2010 by Jon H
	fixed my air cleaner issue (Preview) My air cleaner was having fitment problems with the serp belt swap. The waterneck and hose sat too high for the filter to nicely sit on the throttle body so I had it cinched tightly on there but akwardly and it was pinching the bottom pretty bad. While out in the garage today, I found a piece I had bought to m...	bowtie	5	1082	Sep 27, 2010 by Derek69SS
	Hit the dyno with the crate engine yesterday... (Preview) Took the new GM Performance 454 to Wheeler's for a dyno yesterday. What a blast that was. It is a 454HO. We got 489 FT# and 455 hp out of it. 488 ft3 of torque at 2800RPM, wow, there go the tires. It was advertised as 500 ft# and 425 hp. It ran like a dream. My wife stopped by near the end and said I had a &qu...	Jon H	4	1026	Sep 23, 2010 by bwild70ss396
	Possible Dyno on Friday (Preview) Well if everything goes to plan I will be heading to the dyno on Friday. Dyno guy is looking at needing the day to tune the EFI so he is not booking anything for the afternoon. This is going to be a mild 383 stroker running on pump gas with a Holley Stealth Ram, Dart Pro1 Aluminum heads, 1.6 Scorpion Roller r...	Dave Seitz	8	1340	Sep 18, 2010 by Tony Hoffer
	Tire Recommendations?? (Preview) My car is almost complete on the paint job, should have it home in about 1 week to finish out the interior/top. I just picked up a new set of Cragar SS 15x7 wheels, and wanted to get some recommendations on tires. I have been looking at the BF Goodrich Radial TA 235/60/15's, but don't want to jump to quick w...	69SSConv	5	1520	Sep 15, 2010 by Jon H
	Timing advance help (Preview) My setup is a +.060 350, 10-1 pistons, Comp XE268, Summit cast iron heads (reworked), Performer RPM Air Gap, Holly 670 SA and Mallory Unilite (mechanical advance). This is a daily driven, camper pullin', grandson totin', highway driven 4-door 13 second race car. I have the re-curve kit for the Mallo...	4-door Chevelle	3	1194	Sep 6, 2010 by Winston Wolf
	396 engine build (Preview) Well we finally found a 396 for my buddies 69 chevelle. Time to start the rebuild on it. Is a nice core that is still standard bore, has a forged crank, and some later model open chamber heads that will drop the compression down in the 9.0 to 9.5 range. Thinking since they are open chamber and need harde...	67ss	25	2014	Sep 5, 2010 by 67ss
	Serp belt update (Preview) I got a new belt today. After swapping several more, I ended up with one that's 98-5/8" instead of the 99-5/8" one that I had. I'm thinking that the belt still has some slack from being bent up in the package. It went on kinda tight to begin with, but the tensioner probably helped pull the kink...	bowtie	0	743	Sep 5, 2010 by bowtie
	Serpentine conversion (Preview) Before: After: There's still a couple hiccups--- I need yet another waterneck, maybe a differe...	bowtie	4	998	Aug 23, 2010 by SShink
	Dyno Day! (Preview) Ahhh dyno day. One of my favorite parts of building hot rods. This engine made 545 in it's last version- different dyno (in CA), different exhaust (open pipes vs. muffs), different headers (Schoenfeld race pipes vs. TPI's own Corvette pipes this time). Air wasn't great today either. Anyway- It made...	Scott Parkhurst	5	854	Aug 16, 2010 by Scott Parkhurst
	Roadmaster Disassembly (Preview) Spent the better part of today getting the good stuff out of Buford's interior, and prepping to pull the engine/trans. There is one advantage to "newer" cars. The entire power-unit is designed to plop in as an assembly, and just connect hoses & plugs to the car. Everything's on quick...	John D	3	902	Aug 12, 2010 by John D
	Vacations, Small Towns, & Mechanical Mayhem... Part I (Preview) So... anyone need a step-by-step (including tool list) to replace the oil pan gasket on a '01 Ford 3.0L?? Part I: Due to overlapping schedules, my wife & daughter headed up to the cabin a few days before my son & me. Hence, they had to leave 2 days earlier. I get a phone call... "Honey, we sto...	John D	2	648	Aug 8, 2010 by Dave Seitz
	Vacations, Small Towns, & Mechanical Mayhem... Part III (Preview) Part III It's now about noon on Tuesday. Boat's out, stuff's packed, dog's antzy-pantzy, waiting for my daughter to arrive with my Mom's car/lifeboat. She gets there about 12:15. I'm happy to report there were no glitches or Murphy's Law mayhem on the ride home. 4pm, Tuesday. Get the Taurus off the do...	John D	2	685	Aug 6, 2010 by John D
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