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jim larson · jim larson

After I broke two old valve springs ( maybe original ), in 2004 I replaced all my valve springs and also put on new rocker nuts. Don’t remember wher I got them. Well on the way home from the all gm show the car developed a fairly Loud tick/ noise. just pulled the valve cover off thinking a loose tapped or a br...

Bobs_Place · Bobs_Place

Last fall I ordered axles ,diff, ring and pinion, housing ends and some other miscellaneous other parts, I have been planning to build up a stronger differential for some time now. Chris P. found the tool I need to center the weld on ends to the housing, he also new the right guy to weld the center castin...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

I have made enough progress on my rebuild to where I need a windshield now. Rock Auto doesn't have them listed any longer but Auto City Classics has mine (4-door) for $139. I personally am not capable of doing the install so considering other shops for the whole package including mobile install. Who or...

more ambition than brains · more ambition than brains

Previous post noted my need to clean and condense. Thus the old light blue Biscayne we started cutting up at a Club meeting is now on the "chopping" block Will leave in pieces, saving 1/4 panels, seat, door. spindles, tranny crossmember, steering column and clutch linkage. Diffi will become roller f...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

Loaded, locked and going to paint at 9 AM !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't believe it's happening....I may not sleep tonight...

SShink · SShink

Thought I'd start a new thread on the Year One Power Crate 350 install in case anyone is interested in this option as a reasonably priced crate engine. I saved $200 on it and paid for the $65 of drop it in my garage shipping by buying gift certificates during the Holidays, and they were very easy to work w...

Bobs_Place · Bobs_Place

Last fall I started work on my Impala convert. Both quarters are rusty and soft around the wheel openings and lower rear under trunk, along with the front and rear of the outer wheel house. There is also holes in the foreword trunk to frame supports, trunk floor over the supports and the inner wheel hou...

BLyke · BLyke

Starting on the re-upholstery and wonder if any of you have any insights on these wire supports. Any one made new or repaired theirs? Several on line videos suggest going with out. Bottom has 3 broken and the burlap was shot. The back is better, all wires are good, one corner of the burlap gone. wonderi...

SShink · SShink

Thanks to Chris P. referral

, I found out A-Blast Sandblasting (21473 Johnson St NE, East Bethel-Behind Moonshine Whiskey on Hwy 65) is right in my backyard. I dropped off a box of parts on Wednesday at noon, and they were ready today. He charges a $40 min., and that's what it cost for my box of p...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

I'm starting a new post for the actual body work on the car. The other thread got taken over by the engine and rotisserie, which I will continue to post those topics in. Dug into the rear window today and, surprise, there's a LOT more rust than I suspected. OK, it wasn't really a surprise. I already had a co...

SShink · SShink

The forum's getting a little sleepy with the winter blues, so thought I'd throw out this little project that a couple of club members helped me with (you know who you are...). The passenger side diff bushing in the Malibu is completely shot, so when I replace it I'm taking the opportunity to refurb an ex...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

The replacement Malibu I bought for my son has turned into a PITA. He called the weekend before I was leaving to ask what would make the heat not work. After getting background info, I told him I thought it was the thermostat. He didn't have the tools to replace it, so took it to a couple shops in Duluth for e...

jim larson · jim larson

Well I am thinking it might be time to do this when it warms up. I got the car in 2004 and don't know if the engine has been flushed or not since it was previously rebuilt or forever. I have replace the radiator with an old harrison radiator that had a core replacement or not; but the radiator was flushed a...

BLyke · BLyke

Tried the 3M Vinyl repair kit on a fairly large tear (sorry on true before picture). There was a l shaped rip with hard curls on the edges. Per the instructions they were trimmed off and then the hole was reinforced with fabric provided and filled with the based material. Allowed to dry overnight (4 h...

69SSConv · 69SSConv

Getting closer to doing my engine swap with new 200-4R. My current setup has lock-up, but not sure if want to stay with lock-up setup? What are others doing, and thoughts?

dashboard · dashboard

A buddy of mine is doing a frame off on a one owner 72 402 SS. It has one respray, green to black. The car is in exceptional condition, never driven in the winter and has spent a lot of time in storage. The owner ordered the car and insistes the body side trim was factory installed. I recall this type of trim...

John D · John D

(Mod - moved pertinant contents to this thread)

jim larson · jim larson

Just put the chervele away for the winter and I decided to check the operating angles. I have had no issues regarding vibration since going to radials from diamond back tires two summers ago. Just wanted to check for understanding. I measure the transmission angle using a digital level on the engin...

jim larson · jim larson

Hope someone can help out or give advise. I decided not to change my car over the factory air and go with the under dash option. So I just bought an 64-66 Under Dash Unit that Chevrolet called Custom AC. Trying to source all the other parts as I only have the under dash unit and the blower and duct that hoo...

more ambition than brains · more ambition than brains

Been busy, sold the Boat, didn't use is enough for second year. Been looking at 56 Chev. Bel-Air two door post cars. Found one locally, but just couldn't pull the trigger, part price, part condition. In the meantime bought fenders, inner fenders, hood and a seamless California rolling fr...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

I suppose I should have researched this a bit or even compared wiring harnesses but I did find yesterday, after the dash was in and wired up, that the dash harness is different between 70, 71 and 72. Besides the main power wire to the fuse box being in a different slot after comparing harnesses (I have a fe...

Bobs_Place · Bobs_Place

I ordered a Legend 700 (Jan 2017) shortly after Chris S. ordered his. I spent a lot of time contemplating other options. One big considerations was the gear ratios, I did not want a deep 1st gear with a tall OD gear. I have a very good running M22 that I am very happy with and hate to see it go away, so the Gear V...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

So far, today's adventure is half done. We got the car and most of the mechanical parts loaded up and here. Now to unload it all...

[IMG]https://i1357.pho...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

So my open plenum phenolic 1" carb spacer was burned in the fire. I could buy another one for about $50 or a nitrous plate for about $100 but if I am thinking that shouldn't I just get a whole kit for about $400? I will be very conservative, 50 to 100 shot is what I am thinking. Opinions???

SShink · SShink

First let me start by saying thanks to Chris P. for being extremely patient with me over the past year pestering him with a million questions about his 355 he built and has for sale.

He put up with my on again/off again thoughts about buying his engine, and ultimately my decision to go with a 383...

bowtie · bowtie

http://www.onallcylinders.com/2018/06/02/parts-bin-nte-...

Dave Seitz · Dave Seitz

Well the 92 Camaro is getting closer to the finish line. A friend Mick stopped over yesterday and spent about 4hrs on this thing he found a few problems. A missing ground, two high resistance grounds, loose starter wires bad relay, cracked exhaust Y Pipe, wrong fuse in fuse panel alternator install...

Dave Seitz · Dave Seitz

I have purchased many vacuums for my shed some good some crap. One Vacuum my wife decided belongs in the house an older Filter Queen. Thing is quiet and has great suction but she gets her way. The next one I picked up is a Rainbow and that uses water to trap dirt. The one common factor with all vacuums tha...

Derek69SS · Derek69SS

Last weekend, I was finally getting some road miles on the Chevelle. We took it to a small town show in Lyle, MN and put around 130mi on it over the weekend. On Sunday, I noticed low oil pressure. Biopsy of the oil filter concluded that it was eating the bearings. Everything is unhooke...

Chris S · Chris S

I'm thinking about upgrading to a 5 speed transmission to have overdrive in the Malibu. I have looked at a couple different models. A Tremec TKO from American Powertrain. They shave material from the case and claim no tunnel mod is required in a 68 Chevelle. Or A Legend LGT-700 From Bowler Performan...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Rocker nut replacement recommendations (Preview) After I broke two old valve springs ( maybe original ), in 2004 I replaced all my valve springs and also put on new rocker nuts. Don’t remember wher I got them. Well on the way home from the all gm show the car developed a fairly Loud tick/ noise. just pulled the valve cover off thinking a loose tapped or a br...	jim larson	12	756	Jun 26, 2019 by jim larson
	12 Bolt Diff Upgrade (Preview) Last fall I ordered axles ,diff, ring and pinion, housing ends and some other miscellaneous other parts, I have been planning to build up a stronger differential for some time now. Chris P. found the tool I need to center the weld on ends to the housing, he also new the right guy to weld the center castin...	Bobs_Place	24	814	Jun 4, 2019 by SShink
	The next two big things. (Preview) I have made enough progress on my rebuild to where I need a windshield now. Rock Auto doesn't have them listed any longer but Auto City Classics has mine (4-door) for $139. I personally am not capable of doing the install so considering other shops for the whole package including mobile install. Who or...	4-door Chevelle	4	787	Jun 2, 2019 by Lost in the 60s
	Chop-Chop-Chop-Hack-Hack-Hack (Preview) Previous post noted my need to clean and condense. Thus the old light blue Biscayne we started cutting up at a Club meeting is now on the "chopping" block Will leave in pieces, saving 1/4 panels, seat, door. spindles, tranny crossmember, steering column and clutch linkage. Diffi will become roller f...	more ambition than brains	11	1500	May 30, 2019 by more ambition than brains
	OMG !!! (Preview) Loaded, locked and going to paint at 9 AM !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't believe it's happening....I may not sleep tonight...	Lost in the 60s	11	644	May 18, 2019 by Lost in the 60s
	Yet another 'New Heartbeat' for the Malibu (Preview) Thought I'd start a new thread on the Year One Power Crate 350 install in case anyone is interested in this option as a reasonably priced crate engine. I saved $200 on it and paid for the $65 of drop it in my garage shipping by buying gift certificates during the Holidays, and they were very easy to work w...	SShink	22	1604	Apr 26, 2019 by SShink
	66 Impala SS (Preview) Last fall I started work on my Impala convert. Both quarters are rusty and soft around the wheel openings and lower rear under trunk, along with the front and rear of the outer wheel house. There is also holes in the foreword trunk to frame supports, trunk floor over the supports and the inner wheel hou...	Bobs_Place	23	1645	Mar 31, 2019 by Bobs_Place
	Rear Seat support question (Preview) Starting on the re-upholstery and wonder if any of you have any insights on these wire supports. Any one made new or repaired theirs? Several on line videos suggest going with out. Bottom has 3 broken and the burlap was shot. The back is better, all wires are good, one corner of the burlap gone. wonderi...	BLyke	10	973	Mar 26, 2019 by Lost in the 60s
	Best $40 I ever spent...A-Blast Sandblasting! (Preview) Thanks to Chris P. referral , I found out A-Blast Sandblasting (21473 Johnson St NE, East Bethel-Behind Moonshine Whiskey on Hwy 65) is right in my backyard. I dropped off a box of parts on Wednesday at noon, and they were ready today. He charges a $40 min., and that's what it cost for my box of p...	SShink	3	711	Mar 21, 2019 by Chris S
	Round 3.5 on the '66 ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) I'm starting a new post for the actual body work on the car. The other thread got taken over by the engine and rotisserie, which I will continue to post those topics in. Dug into the rear window today and, surprise, there's a LOT more rust than I suspected. OK, it wasn't really a surprise. I already had a co...	Lost in the 60s	177	24043	Mar 16, 2019 by Lost in the 60s
	Diff Upper Control Arm Project (Preview) The forum's getting a little sleepy with the winter blues, so thought I'd throw out this little project that a couple of club members helped me with (you know who you are...). The passenger side diff bushing in the Malibu is completely shot, so when I replace it I'm taking the opportunity to refurb an ex...	SShink	14	974	Mar 10, 2019 by dashboard
	2007 Malibu problems (Preview) The replacement Malibu I bought for my son has turned into a PITA. He called the weekend before I was leaving to ask what would make the heat not work. After getting background info, I told him I thought it was the thermostat. He didn't have the tools to replace it, so took it to a couple shops in Duluth for e...	Lost in the 60s	8	799	Feb 26, 2019 by Lost in the 60s
	Flushing engine and Replacing coolant (Preview) Well I am thinking it might be time to do this when it warms up. I got the car in 2004 and don't know if the engine has been flushed or not since it was previously rebuilt or forever. I have replace the radiator with an old harrison radiator that had a core replacement or not; but the radiator was flushed a...	jim larson	5	739	Feb 23, 2019 by jim larson
	Vinyl repair 101 (Preview) Tried the 3M Vinyl repair kit on a fairly large tear (sorry on true before picture). There was a l shaped rip with hard curls on the edges. Per the instructions they were trimmed off and then the hole was reinforced with fabric provided and filled with the based material. Allowed to dry overnight (4 h...	BLyke	6	805	Jan 19, 2019 by BLyke
	Lock-Up or No Lock-up? (Preview) Getting closer to doing my engine swap with new 200-4R. My current setup has lock-up, but not sure if want to stay with lock-up setup? What are others doing, and thoughts?	69SSConv	6	700	Jan 14, 2019 by 69SSConv
	Body Molding (Preview) A buddy of mine is doing a frame off on a one owner 72 402 SS. It has one respray, green to black. The car is in exceptional condition, never driven in the winter and has spent a lot of time in storage. The owner ordered the car and insistes the body side trim was factory installed. I recall this type of trim...	dashboard	6	860	Dec 31, 2018 by dashboard
	Starting a 1966 Chevelle Frame Off Restoration (Preview) (Mod - moved pertinant contents to this thread)	John D	46	9930	Dec 22, 2018 by jim larson
	Adjusting operation angles's (Preview) Just put the chervele away for the winter and I decided to check the operating angles. I have had no issues regarding vibration since going to radials from diamond back tires two summers ago. Just wanted to check for understanding. I measure the transmission angle using a digital level on the engin...	jim larson	11	914	Dec 6, 2018 by Bobs_Place
	64-66 Chevrolet or Chevelle Under Dash AC Install Problems (Preview) Hope someone can help out or give advise. I decided not to change my car over the factory air and go with the under dash option. So I just bought an 64-66 Under Dash Unit that Chevrolet called Custom AC. Trying to source all the other parts as I only have the under dash unit and the blower and duct that hoo...	jim larson	41	3758	Oct 4, 2018 by jim larson
	Regressing to my teen age years. (Preview) Been busy, sold the Boat, didn't use is enough for second year. Been looking at 56 Chev. Bel-Air two door post cars. Found one locally, but just couldn't pull the trigger, part price, part condition. In the meantime bought fenders, inner fenders, hood and a seamless California rolling fr...	more ambition than brains	5	991	Sep 24, 2018 by BLyke
	Learn the hard way wiring (Preview) I suppose I should have researched this a bit or even compared wiring harnesses but I did find yesterday, after the dash was in and wired up, that the dash harness is different between 70, 71 and 72. Besides the main power wire to the fuse box being in a different slot after comparing harnesses (I have a fe...	4-door Chevelle	7	879	Sep 19, 2018 by Bobs_Place
	It's time for overdrive (Preview) I ordered a Legend 700 (Jan 2017) shortly after Chris S. ordered his. I spent a lot of time contemplating other options. One big considerations was the gear ratios, I did not want a deep 1st gear with a tall OD gear. I have a very good running M22 that I am very happy with and hate to see it go away, so the Gear V...	Bobs_Place	14	1778	Sep 7, 2018 by Bobs_Place
	Andrew's '71 Chevelle ( 1 2 ) (Preview) So far, today's adventure is half done. We got the car and most of the mechanical parts loaded up and here. Now to unload it all... [IMG]https://i1357.pho...	Lost in the 60s	64	10644	Aug 24, 2018 by SShink
	Nitrous??? (Preview) So my open plenum phenolic 1" carb spacer was burned in the fire. I could buy another one for about $50 or a nitrous plate for about $100 but if I am thinking that shouldn't I just get a whole kit for about $400? I will be very conservative, 50 to 100 shot is what I am thinking. Opinions???	4-door Chevelle	0	685	Aug 14, 2018 by 4-door Chevelle
	New heartbeat for the Malibu-383 Project ( 1 2 ) (Preview) First let me start by saying thanks to Chris P. for being extremely patient with me over the past year pestering him with a million questions about his 355 he built and has for sale. He put up with my on again/off again thoughts about buying his engine, and ultimately my decision to go with a 383...	SShink	75	6108	Jul 29, 2018 by SShink
	New butt connectors that are out (Preview) http://www.onallcylinders.com/2018/06/02/parts-bin-nte-...	bowtie	6	1492	Jul 26, 2018 by dashboard
	Getting closer (Preview) Well the 92 Camaro is getting closer to the finish line. A friend Mick stopped over yesterday and spent about 4hrs on this thing he found a few problems. A missing ground, two high resistance grounds, loose starter wires bad relay, cracked exhaust Y Pipe, wrong fuse in fuse panel alternator install...	Dave Seitz	7	1499	Jul 24, 2018 by Dave Seitz
	Garage Vacuums (Preview) I have purchased many vacuums for my shed some good some crap. One Vacuum my wife decided belongs in the house an older Filter Queen. Thing is quiet and has great suction but she gets her way. The next one I picked up is a Rainbow and that uses water to trap dirt. The one common factor with all vacuums tha...	Dave Seitz	0	672	Jul 23, 2018 by Dave Seitz
	Out of CAC, and back in again. (Preview) Last weekend, I was finally getting some road miles on the Chevelle. We took it to a small town show in Lyle, MN and put around 130mi on it over the weekend. On Sunday, I noticed low oil pressure. Biopsy of the oil filter concluded that it was eating the bearings. Everything is unhooke...	Derek69SS	42	2973	Jul 18, 2018 by Lost in the 60s
	5 Speed Manual Transmission Upgrade ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I'm thinking about upgrading to a 5 speed transmission to have overdrive in the Malibu. I have looked at a couple different models. A Tremec TKO from American Powertrain. They shave material from the case and claim no tunnel mod is required in a 68 Chevelle. Or A Legend LGT-700 From Bowler Performan...	Chris S	55	6426	Jul 14, 2018 by Lost in the 60s
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