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BLyke · BLyke

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...

Derek69SS · Derek69SS

Home-built custom hood, and no stripes! -- Edited by Derek69SS on Thursday 24th of March 2022 10:27:59 AM

jim larson · jim larson

How have you done it? Thankso

Chris S · Chris S

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...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154895537813?ssPageName=STR...

jim larson · jim larson

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.

jim larson · jim larson

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

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

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...

Chris S · Chris S

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,...

ghaasl · ghaasl

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...

bowtie · bowtie

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...

jim larson · jim larson

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...

1onr67 · 1onr67

Does anyone know of a good place to have a classic car appraised for insurance purposes?

Tim H · Tim H

My 1970 Chevelle it’s just about completed. I am looking for front seat belts a three point type that looks as close as possible to stock. I know they didn’t have the three point without the separate belt on the headliner but I would like to get something. Do you and if you have any recommendations? Thank...

jim larson · jim larson

I did this about 12 years ago, and it is still working fine. I replaced the chevelle worm gear from the 66 box; but I don’t remember if I replaced the pitman shaft from the Jeep into the chevelle box. Anyone know if I have to put in the Jeep pitman shaft. Or if all pitman shafts interchangeable?

jim larson · jim larson

Can this be done? Would like to machine the nose mounting surface from to let’s say 0.100. That’s about what I had to shim only the outer bolt on my starter nose to get the starter teeth to engage the flexplate ring gear. Don’t buy an ATI flexplate.

jim larson · jim larson

Hi everyone. I thought it better to put any questions and progress in one place. It appears I may have installed the HB about 1/32-1/16 to far in as the crank/water pump looks to be about that much in. Wondering if it is advisable to pull out the HB about 1/32 with a puller. Or maybe wait until engine is in...

BLyke · BLyke

Working on the 51 Pontiac Looks like the TH400 may have come from a GMC Truck? Any way is has a electronic pickup for the speedometer, not too compatible with the 1951 speedometer. Looks like with the yellow/white 19 tooth drive a older style speedometer is it really that simple or must the digital driv...

John D · John D

Ok guys... We all know NCC is about Chevelle's (and their derivatives), but an appreciation of all hotrods is a common thread on our board and in our Club. I thought it best to start a new thread to document my roadster build. One thing I've had to do is train myself not to call it a Cobra. That name is owned b...

BLyke · BLyke

It has reached the point where it may be time for me to sell the 1959 Nomad after ~14 years and a lot of fun. Would like to sell it "lock, stock and barrel", including spares, a V-6 set up, and some super rare screens for camping. Suppose it depends on the buyer, but have any of you been successful in such a ful...

SShink · SShink

Thought I'd start a thread here for all the projects on the Heavy Chevy. Yesterday I picked up some jewelry from Denny at Auto City Classics in the form of a cowl induction air cleaner kit and trim for the grill. Before putting the air cleaner on, I took the carb off to see why there were massive amounts of g...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

Some of the members know Andrew had a boo-boo with his car last spring/summer and was struggling to get it repaired. I found out about it this past March and in April, took it out of the body shop that didn't have the equipment to repair it and brought it to my place to re-install the engine and trans that th...

ghaasl · ghaasl

Okay, here’s the story. The rear in the Chevelle is starting to vibrate. I’m thinking a bearing is starting to go. Do I rebuild the 10 bolt stocker with a new gear set, bearings, and posi ($575+ for the kit)? Or, do I just bite the bullet and order a 12 bolt with all the goodies for $3,xxx.xx? If I went t...

Jon H · Jon H

My bucket seats were looking pretty ratty lately. The springs and foam had seen there better day leaving me pretty much sitgting on the floor pan. This spring I thought it was time to update them but with no seat covers, etc., available I didn't hold out much hope for getting it done this year. In May I was...

Derek69SS · Derek69SS

Lots planned for this winter. I'll post some progress as I go... Engine and trans are out right now. I was planning to change cam, but something else is in the works that has changed my mind on that... Rear main seal was leaking, and the trans never shifted well, and I thought it needed shims behind the sla...

BLyke · BLyke

I've occasionally had dreams where it turns out some car from years ago is still mine and i just have to pick it up. Today I went with my youngest son to reacquire his 1965 he sold almost 15 years ago. It has been in a barn in Otsego for ~13 years There was also one they did not want to part with that may look sl...

ghaasl · ghaasl

So, the minor bodywork that my car could use is really bugging me. It’s going to need a driver side lower fender patch panel. So, if I do this, should I just repaint the entire car? And, do any of you know someone that does decent, driver quality paint (not looking for a show stopper)? I’m not the great...

jim larson · jim larson

As I was starting to clean the engine bay I noticed all 3 bolts of one of the frame mounts had loose bolts. No idea of how long this had been going on (probably years). I thought the lower hole was just over the bolt diameter. The top two holes are slotted. Are these tightened after the engine is in and...

jim larson · jim larson

When I Dyno the engine last week, there was a small leak, about 5 drops of oil that appeared just below the area where the bottom of the timing cover and the bottom of the oil pan. I think it came from a slow leak coming from the oil pan. Aftermarket oil pan and 76 truck block which I think calls for the thick f...

bowtie · bowtie

Anyone using a different than factory battery hold down? I'm putting in new battery cables (mine are just ugly done), and I want to keep my battery disconnect but I will be using a real switch instead of the basic spin-nut to remove setup. I figure while I'm at it, I might as well do a better battery holde...

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	350 SBC recommended thermostat temp ?? (Preview) 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...	BLyke	10	849	May 4, 2022 by BLyke
	New look! (Preview) Home-built custom hood, and no stripes! -- Edited by Derek69SS on Thursday 24th of March 2022 10:27:59 AM	Derek69SS	18	832	Apr 30, 2022 by ghaasl
	Fix for needle flutter in speedometer cable (Preview) How have you done it? Thankso	jim larson	7	816	Apr 29, 2022 by jim larson
	You don't need 700hp to break a Legend Transmission (Preview) 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...	Chris S	7	670	Apr 21, 2022 by Jon H
	So, uh, anyone have a good psychiatrist ? (Preview) https://www.ebay.com/itm/154895537813?ssPageName=STR...	Lost in the 60s	5	635	Mar 26, 2022 by Chris R
	Rebuild posi, box rear CA, new bushings, etc (Preview) 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.	jim larson	26	918	Feb 21, 2022 by Lost in the 60s
	Which posi gear oil should I use? (Preview) 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	jim larson	2	497	Feb 19, 2022 by bowtie
	Little something to read during the cold winter (Preview) 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...	Lost in the 60s	13	622	Feb 11, 2022 by Lost in the 60s
	Olds Window Project (Preview) 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,...	Chris S	3	553	Feb 1, 2022 by bowtie
	Added to the list of spring projects….. (Preview) 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...	ghaasl	6	487	Jan 15, 2022 by Lost in the 60s
	Project: Dryer thump (Preview) 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...	bowtie	9	576	Jan 14, 2022 by BLyke
	Making my recent SB rebuild look like a 66 L79 (Preview) 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...	jim larson	1	576	Dec 19, 2021 by jim larson
	Classic Car Appraisal (Preview) Does anyone know of a good place to have a classic car appraised for insurance purposes?	1onr67	9	759	Oct 11, 2021 by 1onr67
	Seatbelts (Preview) My 1970 Chevelle it’s just about completed. I am looking for front seat belts a three point type that looks as close as possible to stock. I know they didn’t have the three point without the separate belt on the headliner but I would like to get something. Do you and if you have any recommendations? Thank...	Tim H	13	631	Oct 5, 2021 by bowtie
	Marriage of a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a 66 PS Gear box (Preview) I did this about 12 years ago, and it is still working fine. I replaced the chevelle worm gear from the 66 box; but I don’t remember if I replaced the pitman shaft from the Jeep into the chevelle box. Anyone know if I have to put in the Jeep pitman shaft. Or if all pitman shafts interchangeable?	jim larson	1	599	Sep 27, 2021 by Derek69SS
	Machining starter motor nose? (Preview) Can this be done? Would like to machine the nose mounting surface from to let’s say 0.100. That’s about what I had to shim only the outer bolt on my starter nose to get the starter teeth to engage the flexplate ring gear. Don’t buy an ATI flexplate.	jim larson	2	527	Sep 21, 2021 by jim larson
	Engine & 2004R finish rebuilding & getting ready for install (Preview) Hi everyone. I thought it better to put any questions and progress in one place. It appears I may have installed the HB about 1/32-1/16 to far in as the crank/water pump looks to be about that much in. Wondering if it is advisable to pull out the HB about 1/32 with a puller. Or maybe wait until engine is in...	jim larson	38	1230	Sep 19, 2021 by Bobs_Place
	Help with TH400 Transmission speedometer gears (Preview) Working on the 51 Pontiac Looks like the TH400 may have come from a GMC Truck? Any way is has a electronic pickup for the speedometer, not too compatible with the 1951 speedometer. Looks like with the yellow/white 19 tooth drive a older style speedometer is it really that simple or must the digital driv...	BLyke	10	744	Sep 16, 2021 by BLyke
	Factory Five Mk4 Roadster Build - 40 Watt Garage ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 8 ) (Preview) Ok guys... We all know NCC is about Chevelle's (and their derivatives), but an appreciation of all hotrods is a common thread on our board and in our Club. I thought it best to start a new thread to document my roadster build. One thing I've had to do is train myself not to call it a Cobra. That name is owned b...	John D	362	103844	Sep 12, 2021 by BLyke
	So... When its time to sell your 59 Wagon?? (Preview) It has reached the point where it may be time for me to sell the 1959 Nomad after ~14 years and a lot of fun. Would like to sell it "lock, stock and barrel", including spares, a V-6 set up, and some super rare screens for camping. Suppose it depends on the buyer, but have any of you been successful in such a ful...	BLyke	18	968	Sep 4, 2021 by BLyke
	1971 Heavy Chevy Stanitization ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Thought I'd start a thread here for all the projects on the Heavy Chevy. Yesterday I picked up some jewelry from Denny at Auto City Classics in the form of a cowl induction air cleaner kit and trim for the grill. Before putting the air cleaner on, I took the carb off to see why there were massive amounts of g...	SShink	117	4803	Aug 30, 2021 by SShink
	Andrew's Chevelle (Preview) Some of the members know Andrew had a boo-boo with his car last spring/summer and was struggling to get it repaired. I found out about it this past March and in April, took it out of the body shop that didn't have the equipment to repair it and brought it to my place to re-install the engine and trans that th...	Lost in the 60s	32	1195	Aug 24, 2021 by Lost in the 60s
	Batting around ideas…. (Preview) Okay, here’s the story. The rear in the Chevelle is starting to vibrate. I’m thinking a bearing is starting to go. Do I rebuild the 10 bolt stocker with a new gear set, bearings, and posi ($575+ for the kit)? Or, do I just bite the bullet and order a 12 bolt with all the goodies for $3,xxx.xx? If I went t...	ghaasl	8	762	Aug 18, 2021 by ghaasl
	Out of CAC club (Preview) My bucket seats were looking pretty ratty lately. The springs and foam had seen there better day leaving me pretty much sitgting on the floor pan. This spring I thought it was time to update them but with no seat covers, etc., available I didn't hold out much hope for getting it done this year. In May I was...	Jon H	8	792	Aug 2, 2021 by BLyke
	Winter upgrades for 2021 season (Preview) Lots planned for this winter. I'll post some progress as I go... Engine and trans are out right now. I was planning to change cam, but something else is in the works that has changed my mind on that... Rear main seal was leaking, and the trans never shifted well, and I thought it needed shims behind the sla...	Derek69SS	26	1051	Jul 27, 2021 by Larry Lucast
	1965 Tempest 2021 - Need Help getting it running (Preview) I've occasionally had dreams where it turns out some car from years ago is still mine and i just have to pick it up. Today I went with my youngest son to reacquire his 1965 he sold almost 15 years ago. It has been in a barn in Otsego for ~13 years There was also one they did not want to part with that may look sl...	BLyke	13	2246	Jul 14, 2021 by more ambition than brains
	Potential project, nothing major. Just looking for advice. (Preview) So, the minor bodywork that my car could use is really bugging me. It’s going to need a driver side lower fender patch panel. So, if I do this, should I just repaint the entire car? And, do any of you know someone that does decent, driver quality paint (not looking for a show stopper)? I’m not the great...	ghaasl	5	743	Jul 5, 2021 by ghaasl
	How to best access Frame Mounts for the engine? (Preview) As I was starting to clean the engine bay I noticed all 3 bolts of one of the frame mounts had loose bolts. No idea of how long this had been going on (probably years). I thought the lower hole was just over the bolt diameter. The top two holes are slotted. Are these tightened after the engine is in and...	jim larson	1	449	Jun 19, 2021 by Lost in the 60s
	What do I do? Trying to fix oil leak (Preview) When I Dyno the engine last week, there was a small leak, about 5 drops of oil that appeared just below the area where the bottom of the timing cover and the bottom of the oil pan. I think it came from a slow leak coming from the oil pan. Aftermarket oil pan and 76 truck block which I think calls for the thick f...	jim larson	5	695	Jun 4, 2021 by jim larson
	battery hold down (Preview) Anyone using a different than factory battery hold down? I'm putting in new battery cables (mine are just ugly done), and I want to keep my battery disconnect but I will be using a real switch instead of the basic spin-nut to remove setup. I figure while I'm at it, I might as well do a better battery holde...	bowtie	0	544	May 25, 2021 by bowtie
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