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How to check that disc brake swap was done correctly?
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Someone added power disc brakes tp my 66. Not sure if it came with manual or power drum. It is not stoping like I think it should. I might add I have no experience in this area. But brakes don’t lock up an don’t feel as good at stoping as my SS with power drum brakes. How do I begin checking things were done...
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jim larson
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Maybe I'm becoming a "Stanitizer"
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Installed a new fuel line from the pump to the carb, should be a bit more reliable than the PO owners clever contraption of odd parts. Currently not aware of the next thing that needs to replaced (Stanitized), hopefully its all good for now
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BLyke
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Broken Gears on PTO
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As some of you may of heard, I was recently given an Allis Chalmers WD from my father in law. The thing runs pretty well and does what we will need (mow the pastures, scoop poop and move round bales). I noticed some oil dripping out from the PTO seal when I first got it, and then after running the belly mower (...
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cooz65
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Can these rotors be turned?
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More odd things, there rotors are different per side. I have no experience with these type of rotors, Does the whole hub and rotor have to be removed together? How difficult to get rotor and hub separated? Is it worthwhile to just replace one caliper and both sets of pads? From looking at the interne...
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jim larson
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66 A/C hoses
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Thoughts on best source for A/C hoses for 66 ElCamino? these are the clamped, not crimped style. Ron is running out of mechanical things to do on White Elcamino. Some of you are really "clued" in on a/c stuff. Would like to save my parts guy some time trying to chase something down. Thanks in advance, Kar...
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more ambition than brains
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The Prodigal Son returns to the Chevelle Family
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Well, now that I have the Olds 442 running/driving great guess what...I got bored! Lol So started checking out the ads for Chevelle's again, as the 442 is a great car and has lots of cool stuff about it, and I had my fun, but it's not a Chevelle. I put the 442 on FB Market place and CL, and had a...
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SShink
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Silverado Tail light ?
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Not a chevelle question, I might be able to figure that out. No help at the dealership, Oh they offered to do it at accessories rate, But couldn't tell me which colors were for the brake light. Here it situation, I bought a used topper for my 2017 silverado, it has a 3rd brake light and a dome light. So I...
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jim larson
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72 Resto
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A buddy just finished this resto, one owner, bone stock including the shopping cart bumper side trim. 402, 4 speed car.
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Test Drive by Grand son
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Camden has helped me with the Chevelle build and today was his chance to drive it. Hey he is 15 and tells me has never been an accident Hopefully this will open. -- Edited by BLyke on Tuesday 9th of June 2020 07:02:41 PM
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BLyke
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3000-ish mile Once-Over
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Most of us around here aren't hesitant to tear something down, upgrade/rebuild, and press it back into service. Today was the 3000-ish mile "get under the car and check things" day. I've been chasing an annoying rattle in the Roadster, and today bit the bullet, got it in the air, and started from the no...
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John D
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Idle too high when slowing down and assorted issues
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My car seems want to get the choke or something else stuck much of the time when slowing down. A tap of the gas pedal will drop it back down. Nothing is obviously sticking, the choke opens all the way when warm. I put a little oil on the shafts and seemed to be a bit better. Any suggestions?? -- Edited by BLyke...
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BLyke
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Mitch's Transmission. for Biskwik
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Not a Chevelle but is Chevrolet. Prior Club project. Mitch shamed me into checking out Manual trans. Wanted something stronger behind the ZZ 427- 480hp-490ft. lbs. of torque crate motor I have in stock. Internally balanced. I have NO clutch, flywheel, bell housing or scatter shield parts. The 454 i...
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more ambition than brains
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Temporarily in CAC
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After the QA1 cruise, I put the car up on the lift to look for the source of the PS leak, and discovered the front tires were corded on the inside edge. Investigating why the alignment changed, I found a structural failure beginning on both lower A-arms. After a few calls to SC&C and SPC they sent me a...
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Thank You To Hood Pins
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On Monday, I took the Chevelle out to get the last of the tranny break-in miles on it. When I was getting close to home, I noticed that the hood was moving more than normal. When I got home, I popped the hood and found that the hood latch pin had come out of the mount in the hood. When I looked at it, it really...
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hkgmillette
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Shop upgrades
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Not sure if this is the proper place for non-automotive "projects", but here it is. I bought the first set of lumber to add more ceiling joists for strength and to modify the first one in for an overhead door. I need to remove the fancy stuff on the wall to add the post.
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Lost in the 60s
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From Sway bar Change any Tips on Install
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Hi, I want to change the 7/8" front sway bar to a 1 1/4" from a TA in my Chevelle. I did this on my 66 SS and remember I had some issues. So was looking for any tips or help. I have watched a few videos and would like to know if this is the best method or if there are any other suggestions. First put the car on jac...
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jim larson
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Starting trunk repair
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Starting to. umask the trunk floor braces. I hope I can do the repair leaving the braces in place. And have the car operational. Here are some photos.
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jim larson
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New Shoes, Coper Cobra GT tires
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Finally got a set of new tires today, it really improves the driving. Glad they are made in the USA and look very nice, if I do say so myself
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BLyke
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Winter work on 71 Convert, Round 3
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My 71 convert is in the shop this winter and the 59 Nomad is in storage. Plan is to stay focused and not delve into a full restoration. step one is to replace the old gas tank (leaks form the top if full, and yes it is the one i got from you ~4 years ago), and patch up the trunk. also want to clean up the in interior...
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BLyke
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Three bad lifters
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I check the valve train geometry back when I first installed the roller rockers by checking the pattern on the valve stem tip. Since then I found a much more accurate way to get good geometry, "at 1/2 valve lift the rocker should be 90* to the valve stem". I found the intakes could use an additional .250 an...
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Original 350 or LS?
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So if a guy has a non-original (305 SBC) in their Chevelle, and not the 350 4BL it came with, how much more cost and work to just upgrade to a newer (more efficient, powerful and reliable) engine. Not trying to have a restored car, what are the pro's and cons from you who have made the leap? Asking for a frien...
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BLyke
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300 deluxe rejuvenation
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Well I started tearing into the 12 bolt for the chevelle. Needs everything of coarse but I wanted to get it apart to start cleaning everything. I also wanted to make sure the 11 inch drum brake setup was going to work. Everything bolted right up so all is good on that concern. Here is a couple pics.
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Staying home
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Since I’m staying around home thought I should do something so here I go. Buff and Shine
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Tim H
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Chevrolet Suburban Resto/Freshening
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I had a thread in the for sale section titled "winter beaters" regarding my 4wd 3/4 ton and small block 2wd 1/2 ton. Both are white, BB from California, small from block Arizona. Big Block was complete, running, but worn out, solid body, some minor body dents. Small Block 2wd was missing tranny, rad...
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more ambition than brains
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A little front end work
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Back in the CAC... When I bought the 442, we saw the back driver's side upper control arm back bushing, washer, and nut were missing. I found the bushing melted on the header and the nut was down there too on top of the collector. No washer though. Tore into it yesterday to replace the bushing/shaft ass...
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SShink
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Console re-do
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I was never happy with the console I built around my shifter a couple years ago, so I started building a new one except this time it will be bigger, better, stronger. There will be 2 gauges in the upper part by the dash, and one cupholder in the flat (not two). I will also have a 12v power outlet in the flat...
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bowtie
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Covid "Honey Do Project" #1
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Just a little "Public Service" or "Consumer Awareness" warning also. There's a lot of people out there (ourselves included) that like & use those air fresheners with the fragrance bottle and warmer housing. Just "plug it in... plug it in" and it emits a nice fragrance into the room. Here's the wa...
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John D
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Updating my Problem solving and fabrication skills
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At some point in my CAC journey, I decided to put these B&M two piece valve covers on. They came off the Nomad SB that came on the monster truck i started with. I was not sure if they needed a top gasket and since they were lat made in the early 80's was not able to find out much on how the top was to seal. So i...
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BLyke
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This forced time off
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Well with this forced time off, I have a son chomping at the bit to do something. So replacing the 4ft bulbs with new LEDs is now the project for the week. Also before jumping on the next project cleanup and clean out stuff. Going to do what they call a little 5S work Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, a...
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Dave Seitz
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Skunkworks Model Shop - '67 Impala SS
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Due to our little Covid-19 microbe buddy, work for me pretty much came to a standstill. My profession is considered "essential", but when your customer locations are shut down it doesn't matter. Prior to Apr 6, my hours were dwindling down, and I was spending some free time at the model bench. Yesterd...
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John D
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