Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

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...

jim larson · jim larson

Finally had the opportunity to do the Dyno on the engine. The engine builder and EP of Egan did the work. They were really conscious. Kept increasing the jet size and timing until he was sasistied. Then did a cruise run, etc.

ghaasl · ghaasl

I’m FINALLY going to rebuild the carburetor on my car. It’s been leaking some and tightening the fuel bowl screws hasn’t helped. I’m also going to take the opprotunity to clean the fuel stains off of the intake. A good friend has an ultrasonic cleaner, so I’m going to remove said carb, drive the pick...

jim larson · jim larson

I’ve seen block mounting holes for the transmission broken ,, don’t know why. I want to try 3 block holes and one through the cast iron water neck that goes into the aluminum intake. I am having a friend make special brackets with 2 bolts to the front an rear exhaust manifold holes for when the transmis...

jim larson · jim larson

When I pulled the distributor today I noticed a cast drive gear. Builder said my cam was built with a special cam gear and a cast drive gear was suggested. Lunati cam.

jim larson · jim larson

I would like to use the linkage that was in the car with the TH350. I think this might be the original PG linkage that was modified to fit the TH350. Here are some photos. Might this work as is or have to be modified. Looks like there are a few aftermarket product available.

jim larson · jim larson

Hoping this gets done in a couple off weeks. I want to remove the forward light harness and grill. Does anyone know where one might find the grommets for the harness in the radiator support? Has anyone remove the grill in one piece with the lights housing attached; but left the filler panel in place?...

BLyke · BLyke

Started on my winter work on the 71. Radiator is out nd being checked out for potential repair. new "F41 Package" for the rear is due tomorrow. Confirmed the source of the occasional click/clunk from the rear (complete with Morse code message) -- Edited by BLyke on Thursday 21st of January 2021 02:43...

SShink · SShink

The rear hood bumpers are missing from the Heavy Chevy, so I ordered what I thought were rear bumpers from Soff Seal, but they have nubbins on them and don't fit over the hex top of the stud. I also have extra front hood bumpers thinking they might fit over the hex top of the rear stud, but the opening isn't...

BLyke · BLyke

Wondering if anyone has converter drums to Disk Brakes with 14" Factory rims? Seems there are lots of kits that warn they may not work. if you have done it i would like to know what was used. Planning for next year and the "While I'm at it list" Thanks

Tim H · Tim H

Hi guys it’s been a while. I am nearing the homestretch on finishing my nut and bolt rotisserie restoration on my 1970 Chevelle and I’m looking for some help/advice. I have a 12 bolt posi Axel code CCH series 2 with 2.73 gears in it. I want to upgrade to 3.73 gears so I’m planning to buy a new posi carrier a...

BLyke · BLyke

Not quite winter yet, but starting staring back on the 1964 Honda CT200, Trail 90 Taking the best of the parts from 2 bikes and 3 engines to get a driving, survivor-ish looking ride. This project has been placed on backburner several time, especially when the 71 Chevelle started in earnest. Plan is to g...

BLyke · BLyke

Since the winter work is done on the 71 it was time to do some things on the Nomad. I barley drove it last summer but when i did it seems really loud, especially under load (like when drag racing corvettes all the way to Deadman's curve). Anyhow after a little inspection last fall it was clear where a piece o...

ghaasl · ghaasl

Soon I’ll be rebuilding my Quick Fuel 750. It’s a 4150 type with mechanical secondaries and no choke. It’s been 20 years since I’ve done this. Any tips/tricks or anyone willing to sacrifice a weekend afternoon to help out? I’ll buy beverages and whip up something on the grill if it comes to an in per...

SShink · SShink

Thought I'd start a thread here in the projects section for what I'm calling 'Jr.'s Garage' since my Dad was referred to by his siblings as 'Jr' as he had the same name as his Dad, and for some reason I tended to think about him when I was out in the shop I had built in Rosemount. Anyway, dirt has been broken to...

SShink · SShink

We picked up a '97 Trans Am last Fall with 89K miles on it, and it was a 3 owner all original car other than the Corvette ZR1 rims. I discovered on the first cold day that the heat didn't work. So of course I did a simple heater core flush and walla heat works! Then I noticed on the next drive the water pump was...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

Some of you know, I hauled my Chevelle all the way to Virginia last March 1 to have the interior re-painted the correct color and gloss. I had a whole "punch" list of other things for the guy to do too, if I had funding left after the paint. I brought the car home last July 11th in almost the same condition as...

jim larson · jim larson

I should have a photo; but not home to take a shot. I should have checked before. The outside block hole for the starter mounting bolt has a little part broken off, not into any of the threads, just a little part that the knurl extends into. Should a lock washer be used on this bolt? Or is a bigger problem?...

jim larson · jim larson

Well cold weather and snow has given me the push needed. Just finished preparing everything to pull the engine except hood and carb need to be removed. Just need to find or buy a lift. 2004r is at rebuilders. Will not finalize the plan until what is discovered when engine is disassembled. Much more...

jim larson · jim larson

Looking for safe & problem free way to install. Trying to research best way while I am tied up with back issues. One problem is that heads don’t have accessories holes. I don’t think a carb bracket is a good idea with trans is on engine. I Wonder about water pump holes ( maybe two weak) if I remove t...

SShink · SShink

As y'all know me, I've been through my fair share of '69-72 Chevelles and know my way around them pretty good. But, I'm looking at this roller as a project car and what concerns me is that it's all in primer and appears to look fairly decent in the pics so there is probably some rust hiding, but one can neve...

jim larson · jim larson

Anyone know the type of bolts used with winters aluminum intake and the cast iron thermostat hosing in 66 for the L79.

Dave Seitz · Dave Seitz

So I stumbled across an ad Manual Precision Mill, made offer and got it. Rent a trailer have big forklift set in trailer. Get home and the Bobcat tips over trying to pick it off the trailer. Scramble the next day nobody close with a tractor or other equipment near to lift it off. Get lucky and Excavator Com...

67ss · 67ss

Bought a 1964 Rambler American 330. I need another project like a hole in the head, but I thought this was to cool to pass up. In fact I tried buying this car two other times and the seller backed out both times. As they say the third time is the charm and it came home with me. Luckily the guys brother in law dri...

jim larson · jim larson

I have been fighting a issue with the SS since I got it in 2004, pretty much eliminated, fuel, carb, distributor, and most other issues. Contemplating a cam change. Currently a Crane 284HE with operating range of 2400-6400. Should have changed when Mitch and I had the engine apart in around 2008. Af...

jim larson · jim larson

Does anyone have experience with this? I replace my front lower CA on the red chevelle because it had cracked and been welded. I know I read somewhere that guys boxed there lower front CA to prevent such a crack and for safety. I am boxing my rear CR and putting in new bushings as there is a sway bar in The r...

Jon H · Jon H

I am thinking about changing mufflers on my exhaust system. I have been reading a lot about the difference and advantages/disadvantages of an X vs H crossover pipe. When the guy who buillt my system 10+ years ago did mine he put in a bent H pipe. I am wondering if this is an acceptable design of an H pipe or i...

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	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	1074	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	714	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	1034	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	843	May 25, 2021 by bowtie
	Engined Dyno today (Preview) Finally had the opportunity to do the Dyno on the engine. The engine builder and EP of Egan did the work. They were really conscious. Kept increasing the jet size and timing until he was sasistied. Then did a cruise run, etc.	jim larson	13	1232	May 17, 2021 by jim larson
	Carb rebuild (Preview) I’m FINALLY going to rebuild the carburetor on my car. It’s been leaking some and tightening the fuel bowl screws hasn’t helped. I’m also going to take the opprotunity to clean the fuel stains off of the intake. A good friend has an ultrasonic cleaner, so I’m going to remove said carb, drive the pick...	ghaasl	4	629	May 16, 2021 by ghaasl
	Wii I break anything trying to lift the engine this way? (Preview) I’ve seen block mounting holes for the transmission broken ,, don’t know why. I want to try 3 block holes and one through the cast iron water neck that goes into the aluminum intake. I am having a friend make special brackets with 2 bolts to the front an rear exhaust manifold holes for when the transmis...	jim larson	9	1002	May 14, 2021 by SShink
	Bronze distributor drive gears for all hyd roller cams? (Preview) When I pulled the distributor today I noticed a cast drive gear. Builder said my cam was built with a special cam gear and a cast drive gear was suggested. Lunati cam.	jim larson	0	836	May 13, 2021 by jim larson
	Shift linkage for 66 column PG to a 1986 2004R Trans (Preview) I would like to use the linkage that was in the car with the TH350. I think this might be the original PG linkage that was modified to fit the TH350. Here are some photos. Might this work as is or have to be modified. Looks like there are a few aftermarket product available.	jim larson	7	1054	May 6, 2021 by jim larson
	Starting to clean up engine bay for paint need to know how to remove grill in one piece. (Preview) Hoping this gets done in a couple off weeks. I want to remove the forward light harness and grill. Does anyone know where one might find the grommets for the harness in the radiator support? Has anyone remove the grill in one piece with the lights housing attached; but left the filler panel in place?...	jim larson	3	1081	Apr 24, 2021 by more ambition than brains
	2021, brief journey into the CAC ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Started on my winter work on the 71. Radiator is out nd being checked out for potential repair. new "F41 Package" for the rear is due tomorrow. Confirmed the source of the occasional click/clunk from the rear (complete with Morse code message) -- Edited by BLyke on Thursday 21st of January 2021 02:43...	BLyke	89	3416	Apr 23, 2021 by BLyke
	Rear 68-72 hood bumper pics please (Preview) The rear hood bumpers are missing from the Heavy Chevy, so I ordered what I thought were rear bumpers from Soff Seal, but they have nubbins on them and don't fit over the hex top of the stud. I also have extra front hood bumpers thinking they might fit over the hex top of the rear stud, but the opening isn't...	SShink	6	752	Apr 14, 2021 by Bobs_Place
	Disk Brakes with 14" Factory rims? (Preview) Wondering if anyone has converter drums to Disk Brakes with 14" Factory rims? Seems there are lots of kits that warn they may not work. if you have done it i would like to know what was used. Planning for next year and the "While I'm at it list" Thanks	BLyke	8	962	Apr 7, 2021 by BLyke
	Posi help (Preview) Hi guys it’s been a while. I am nearing the homestretch on finishing my nut and bolt rotisserie restoration on my 1970 Chevelle and I’m looking for some help/advice. I have a 12 bolt posi Axel code CCH series 2 with 2.73 gears in it. I want to upgrade to 3.73 gears so I’m planning to buy a new posi carrier a...	Tim H	9	868	Apr 7, 2021 by Lost in the 60s
	1964 Honda CT200 Refurbishment (Preview) Not quite winter yet, but starting staring back on the 1964 Honda CT200, Trail 90 Taking the best of the parts from 2 bikes and 3 engines to get a driving, survivor-ish looking ride. This project has been placed on backburner several time, especially when the 71 Chevelle started in earnest. Plan is to g...	BLyke	34	1407	Mar 24, 2021 by BLyke
	New take on a split exhaust (Preview) Since the winter work is done on the 71 it was time to do some things on the Nomad. I barley drove it last summer but when i did it seems really loud, especially under load (like when drag racing corvettes all the way to Deadman's curve). Anyhow after a little inspection last fall it was clear where a piece o...	BLyke	5	721	Mar 24, 2021 by BLyke
	Carburetor rebuild (Preview) Soon I’ll be rebuilding my Quick Fuel 750. It’s a 4150 type with mechanical secondaries and no choke. It’s been 20 years since I’ve done this. Any tips/tricks or anyone willing to sacrifice a weekend afternoon to help out? I’ll buy beverages and whip up something on the grill if it comes to an in per...	ghaasl	12	681	Mar 4, 2021 by ghaasl
	'Jr.'s Garage' Man Cave Project ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Thought I'd start a thread here in the projects section for what I'm calling 'Jr.'s Garage' since my Dad was referred to by his siblings as 'Jr' as he had the same name as his Dad, and for some reason I tended to think about him when I was out in the shop I had built in Rosemount. Anyway, dirt has been broken to...	SShink	108	8029	Jan 24, 2021 by more ambition than brains
	LT1 Water Pump Replacement (Preview) We picked up a '97 Trans Am last Fall with 89K miles on it, and it was a 3 owner all original car other than the Corvette ZR1 rims. I discovered on the first cold day that the heat didn't work. So of course I did a simple heater core flush and walla heat works! Then I noticed on the next drive the water pump was...	SShink	7	962	Jan 7, 2021 by Lost in the 60s
	1966 Chevelle saga (Preview) Some of you know, I hauled my Chevelle all the way to Virginia last March 1 to have the interior re-painted the correct color and gloss. I had a whole "punch" list of other things for the guy to do too, if I had funding left after the paint. I brought the car home last July 11th in almost the same condition as...	Lost in the 60s	5	1001	Jan 1, 2021 by dashboard
	Starter outside block mounting hole, part of casting broken off, problem? (Preview) I should have a photo; but not home to take a shot. I should have checked before. The outside block hole for the starter mounting bolt has a little part broken off, not into any of the threads, just a little part that the knurl extends into. Should a lock washer be used on this bolt? Or is a bigger problem?...	jim larson	2	692	Jan 1, 2021 by jim larson
	Looks like i’am all in on engine rebuild (Preview) Well cold weather and snow has given me the push needed. Just finished preparing everything to pull the engine except hood and carb need to be removed. Just need to find or buy a lift. 2004r is at rebuilders. Will not finalize the plan until what is discovered when engine is disassembled. Much more...	jim larson	41	1707	Dec 29, 2020 by jim larson
	What to use for installing 350 with aluminum heads, aluminum intake, & 2004r safely? (Preview) Looking for safe & problem free way to install. Trying to research best way while I am tied up with back issues. One problem is that heads don’t have accessories holes. I don’t think a carb bracket is a good idea with trans is on engine. I Wonder about water pump holes ( maybe two weak) if I remove t...	jim larson	3	570	Dec 29, 2020 by Lost in the 60s
	'71 Chevelle Potential Project-What to look for (Preview) As y'all know me, I've been through my fair share of '69-72 Chevelles and know my way around them pretty good. But, I'm looking at this roller as a project car and what concerns me is that it's all in primer and appears to look fairly decent in the pics so there is probably some rust hiding, but one can neve...	SShink	34	2234	Dec 21, 2020 by Lost in the 60s
	Thermostat housing bolts for aluminum intake? (Preview) Anyone know the type of bolts used with winters aluminum intake and the cast iron thermostat hosing in 66 for the L79.	jim larson	3	1029	Nov 24, 2020 by Lost in the 60s
	New Shop toys I mean Tools (Preview) So I stumbled across an ad Manual Precision Mill, made offer and got it. Rent a trailer have big forklift set in trailer. Get home and the Bobcat tips over trying to pick it off the trailer. Scramble the next day nobody close with a tractor or other equipment near to lift it off. Get lucky and Excavator Com...	Dave Seitz	0	898	Oct 21, 2020 by Dave Seitz
	My new wagon (Preview) Bought a 1964 Rambler American 330. I need another project like a hole in the head, but I thought this was to cool to pass up. In fact I tried buying this car two other times and the seller backed out both times. As they say the third time is the charm and it came home with me. Luckily the guys brother in law dri...	67ss	13	1237	Oct 1, 2020 by Lost in the 60s
	Am I capable of trying this or do I need to have experienced help or hire someone? (Preview) I have been fighting a issue with the SS since I got it in 2004, pretty much eliminated, fuel, carb, distributor, and most other issues. Contemplating a cam change. Currently a Crane 284HE with operating range of 2400-6400. Should have changed when Mitch and I had the engine apart in around 2008. Af...	jim larson	4	1004	Sep 27, 2020 by 67ss
	Anyone boxed Lower Front CA? (Preview) Does anyone have experience with this? I replace my front lower CA on the red chevelle because it had cracked and been welded. I know I read somewhere that guys boxed there lower front CA to prevent such a crack and for safety. I am boxing my rear CR and putting in new bushings as there is a sway bar in The r...	jim larson	1	1257	Sep 19, 2020 by jim larson
	X pipe vs H pipe vs? (Preview) I am thinking about changing mufflers on my exhaust system. I have been reading a lot about the difference and advantages/disadvantages of an X vs H crossover pipe. When the guy who buillt my system 10+ years ago did mine he put in a bent H pipe. I am wondering if this is an acceptable design of an H pipe or i...	Jon H	13	1497	Sep 11, 2020 by Jon H
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