Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

bowtie · bowtie

Hi everyone! I have been caretaking the club's tent, table, cooler, Chevelle Row sign, and banners for a bit. Since I'm going to be selling the chevelle and barely make it to any club or otherwise car events anymore, it doesn't really make sense for me to house the stuff, and I really need the space. Who...

Webmaster · Webmaster

"Paid Up" NCC Members should have received an email containing the 2025 password for protected documents. Please check your email - and possibly your junk/spam folder - it may have been diverted. (Add webmaster@northstarchevelles.com to your contact list to avoid this problem in the future)

Webmaster · Webmaster

It's that time of year again. Please consider renewing your Northstar Chevelle Club membership for 2025 In the blue bar above, click "Join Northstar Chevelle Club", print out the application, fill in the information, and send it and your payment to the address on the bottom. (Yeah, Yeah... we're a...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

My wife saw this on FB and sent it to my email. For those you don't know about Larry, or have ever seen him, he has a been a long time club member and supporter. Unfortunately, his many health issues have prevented him from participating as he would like. Read the blog and you'll get to understand what a spe...

John D · John D

The same "Representative" that wants to jack license tabs into the stratosphere has introduced a bill into the House limiting where & when we can operate our collector vehicles. It's a rewrite/edit of the existing "Collector Vehicle" stuff, but really tightens the noose. Read a copy of the Bil...

BLyke · BLyke

Had the car out of the shop to make room for the Rambler -- Edited by BLyke on Wednesday 10th of December 2025 03:33:24 PM -- Edited by BLyke on Wednesday 10th of December 2025 03:35:21 PM

Jon H · Jon H

Bonnie and I wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

John D · John D

https://www.destinationwaconia.org/events/chamber-hosted-community-events/nickle-dickle-day/-- Edited by John D on Thursday 11th of September 2025 07:43:50 AM

John D · John D

This turned out to be a fantastic trip! 1700+ miles round-trip without a hiccup. The car performed flawlessly averaging 23.8 mpg on the highway, 75mph cruise speed. The only downside was the Indiana roads... ARRRGGG - nasty. Side-story: About 3 months ago I was contacted by FFR's PR person Nicole Sm...

jim larson · jim larson

Where do I go to change my password for this site?

John D · John D

I've been wanting to attend this show since I finished my FFR Roadster, and now am able to do it! I'm meeting 2 other builders in the Madison WI area Tuesday, then the 3 of us (in the FFR's) are headed to Ohio Wednesday. It'll be about 1700 miles round trip for me! London Cobra Show

jim larson · jim larson

Has anyone visited their store near Anoka? I was wanting to see/feel some of there parts in person. And see if they have the correct body bushing for the middle of the door area in a 1966 chevelle. Online chat was not productive. I have yet to find someone who does.

jim larson · jim larson

Hi, wondering what hold the knob on the lever for adjusting the seat forward or backward? Maybe a special set screw?

John D · John D

A buddy of mine works for Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. The Theatre is needing a (preferred) Tri-5 convertible to do some promotional work & parade appearances for their current production "Grease" this summer in July & August. I don't know details about specific days/dates, or compensat...

sgulasch · sgulasch

Hey all. I'm looking for recommendations for a mechanic/shop that could do some service on my 1970 Chevelle SS396 that my dad last restored in 1980 and had running until 1996 when he passed. Nutshell background: I ended up getting it from my mother in 2012 when i finally bought my first house and got a g...

jim larson · jim larson

New cars up around $7k, sheet metal tariffs of 25% in and out. Higher insurance cost.

jim larson · jim larson

https://www.fastfishautoparts.com/store/p_1204542/small-block-chevrolet-rear-mai...

jim larson · jim larson

I can’t seem to find one. I remember seeing one last year for 2024. I see GST Association has a show uin early April at Canterbury Park.o

jim larson · jim larson

OrderEd from Amazon. A PIA because package didn’t include a gasket that it should have. Bell and gossett must have packaged all of the items wrong. No way to make things work without ordering a separate gasket, which did but it takes forever to arrive, hopefully today. Better to have gone to a s...

jim larson · jim larson

Assume it’s the 18th, but can’t seem to find anything.

BLyke · BLyke

Considering going with a Classic Car Stereo, anyone have one?Similar to an AM/FM it looks and seems it may be a good one.

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

Welcome to 2025 and a whole new year to work on goals, whether auto related, a building project or travel, have fun and be safe. Looking forward to seeing many of the members at the Bow Tie Brunch...

Webmaster · Webmaster

The Club Officers for 2025 are really going to try ramping up interest and activities this year. One of my duties is "housekeeping"... at least electronic housekeeping. I am going through the Forum database and deleting people who haven't "logged in" - let alone accessed (!) - the Forum since 2023. (...

jim larson · jim larson

Is it possible to take a bolt that’s been tapped 3/8 NF And re-tap it 5/16 NF. This is a special bolt that’s holds a rag joint to the steering column flange. FLange is made for 5/16 bolts. One bolt for rag joint is 5/16, the other is 3/8. The rag joint I am trying to use is from a JGC box where I took the input...

Larry Lucast · Larry Lucast

I need to sell my cars. 64 Chevelle Malibu SS. Fresh build. Chassis completely rebuilt with 500 HP engine, overdrive transmission, and 3.70:1 positraction rear. Custom tilt front with electric acuators, laser straight body, with Corvette green paint. Custom interior. 79 Malibu project. abso...

jim larson · jim larson

I contacted them yesterday. They can change my 1966 gear box to a heavier torsion bar and 12:1 ratio for $200 plus shipping and tax. They can also install a 16:1 variable ratio. I took a JGC box where I put the 12:1 ratio and input shaft fron the jeep box into my origional chevelle box. Any thoughts or op...

jim larson · jim larson

Thanks

jim larson · jim larson

Any experts . I think I did everything correctly. The instructions say to hook ground screw on outlet to incoming line (power) ground wire, which I did. The question, I have a circuit running from the load terminal to another outlet, but instructions do not say what to do with that circuits groun...

jim larson · jim larson

https://www.ss396.com/chevelle/CPX-999.html broke the clip, couldn’t fix it. Maybe a member has one laying around. I think 66-70 BB, SB has. A different type. Currently have wire wrapped around sender and taped up.

John D · John D

A public service / FYI article

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	STICKY: NCC club stuff needs a new home (Preview) Hi everyone! I have been caretaking the club's tent, table, cooler, Chevelle Row sign, and banners for a bit. Since I'm going to be selling the chevelle and barely make it to any club or otherwise car events anymore, it doesn't really make sense for me to house the stuff, and I really need the space. Who...	bowtie	1	941	Apr 10, 2025 by Webmaster
	STICKY: 2025 Password (Preview) "Paid Up" NCC Members should have received an email containing the 2025 password for protected documents. Please check your email - and possibly your junk/spam folder - it may have been diverted. (Add webmaster@northstarchevelles.com to your contact list to avoid this problem in the future)	Webmaster	3	1157	Jan 28, 2025 by ghaasl
	STICKY: Renewal Time!! (Preview) It's that time of year again. Please consider renewing your Northstar Chevelle Club membership for 2025 In the blue bar above, click "Join Northstar Chevelle Club", print out the application, fill in the information, and send it and your payment to the address on the bottom. (Yeah, Yeah... we're a...	Webmaster	2	899	Jan 9, 2025 by Webmaster
	Happy Birthday to Larry Lucast (Preview) My wife saw this on FB and sent it to my email. For those you don't know about Larry, or have ever seen him, he has a been a long time club member and supporter. Unfortunately, his many health issues have prevented him from participating as he would like. Read the blog and you'll get to understand what a spe...	Lost in the 60s	2	335	April 10th by AK
	Gearheads! They're coming after us... (Preview) The same "Representative" that wants to jack license tabs into the stratosphere has introduced a bill into the House limiting where & when we can operate our collector vehicles. It's a rewrite/edit of the existing "Collector Vehicle" stuff, but really tightens the noose. Read a copy of the Bil...	John D	3	356	March 23rd by Jon H
	winter look (Preview) Had the car out of the shop to make room for the Rambler -- Edited by BLyke on Wednesday 10th of December 2025 03:33:24 PM -- Edited by BLyke on Wednesday 10th of December 2025 03:35:21 PM	BLyke	0	403	Dec 10, 2025 by BLyke
	Happy Thanksgiving to all... (Preview) Bonnie and I wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving!	Jon H	1	359	Nov 28, 2025 by Derek69SS
	Waconia "Nickle Dickle Days" - Saturday 9/13 (Preview) https://www.destinationwaconia.org/events/chamber-hosted-community-events/nickle-dickle-day/-- Edited by John D on Thursday 11th of September 2025 07:43:50 AM	John D	0	826	Sep 11, 2025 by John D
	2025 London Cobra Show (Preview) This turned out to be a fantastic trip! 1700+ miles round-trip without a hiccup. The car performed flawlessly averaging 23.8 mpg on the highway, 75mph cruise speed. The only downside was the Indiana roads... ARRRGGG - nasty. Side-story: About 3 months ago I was contacted by FFR's PR person Nicole Sm...	John D	4	1010	Jul 8, 2025 by BLyke
	Password change how? (Preview) Where do I go to change my password for this site?	jim larson	2	792	Jun 26, 2025 by Webmaster
	Road Trip!! - Going to the "London Cobra Show" (Preview) I've been wanting to attend this show since I finished my FFR Roadster, and now am able to do it! I'm meeting 2 other builders in the Madison WI area Tuesday, then the 3 of us (in the FFR's) are headed to Ohio Wednesday. It'll be about 1700 miles round trip for me! London Cobra Show	John D	1	1229	Jun 16, 2025 by Lost in the 60s
	Metro Molded Parts (Preview) Has anyone visited their store near Anoka? I was wanting to see/feel some of there parts in person. And see if they have the correct body bushing for the middle of the door area in a 1966 chevelle. Online chat was not productive. I have yet to find someone who does.	jim larson	3	1238	Jun 3, 2025 by jim larson
	Bench seat 64-67 guys (Preview) Hi, wondering what hold the knob on the lever for adjusting the seat forward or backward? Maybe a special set screw?	jim larson	1	805	May 30, 2025 by jim larson
	Tri-5 Chevy Convertible Needed! (Preview) A buddy of mine works for Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. The Theatre is needing a (preferred) Tri-5 convertible to do some promotional work & parade appearances for their current production "Grease" this summer in July & August. I don't know details about specific days/dates, or compensat...	John D	0	859	May 13, 2025 by John D
	Looking for mechanic/shop recommendations in the North Subs (Anoka County) (Preview) Hey all. I'm looking for recommendations for a mechanic/shop that could do some service on my 1970 Chevelle SS396 that my dad last restored in 1980 and had running until 1996 when he passed. Nutshell background: I ended up getting it from my mother in 2012 when i finally bought my first house and got a g...	sgulasch	4	1024	May 6, 2025 by AK
	Thoughts on tariffs affecting car parts, new cars, and insurancer (Preview) New cars up around $7k, sheet metal tariffs of 25% in and out. Higher insurance cost.	jim larson	4	942	Mar 12, 2025 by AK
	One piece rear main seal in SB? (Preview) https://www.fastfishautoparts.com/store/p_1204542/small-block-chevrolet-rear-mai...	jim larson	0	954	Mar 5, 2025 by jim larson
	Web Site for 2025 shows in MN. KNOW of one? (Preview) I can’t seem to find one. I remember seeing one last year for 2024. I see GST Association has a show uin early April at Canterbury Park.o	jim larson	4	941	Mar 1, 2025 by bowtie
	Been without boiler heat for 2 1/2 weeks (Preview) OrderEd from Amazon. A PIA because package didn’t include a gasket that it should have. Bell and gossett must have packaged all of the items wrong. No way to make things work without ordering a separate gasket, which did but it takes forever to arrive, hopefully today. Better to have gone to a s...	jim larson	4	936	Mar 1, 2025 by BLyke
	When is Bow-Tie Jan meeting? (Preview) Assume it’s the 18th, but can’t seem to find anything.	jim larson	2	1004	Jan 16, 2025 by more ambition than brains
	Classic Car Stereo, anyone have one? (Preview) Considering going with a Classic Car Stereo, anyone have one?Similar to an AM/FM it looks and seems it may be a good one.	BLyke	10	1195	Jan 15, 2025 by BLyke
	Hoping everyone had a Merry Christmas and a safe New Years eve. (Preview) Welcome to 2025 and a whole new year to work on goals, whether auto related, a building project or travel, have fun and be safe. Looking forward to seeing many of the members at the Bow Tie Brunch...	Lost in the 60s	3	1016	Jan 5, 2025 by AK
	I Can't Access the Forum Anymore! - What Happened? (Preview) The Club Officers for 2025 are really going to try ramping up interest and activities this year. One of my duties is "housekeeping"... at least electronic housekeeping. I am going through the Forum database and deleting people who haven't "logged in" - let alone accessed (!) - the Forum since 2023. (...	Webmaster	0	972	Dec 18, 2024 by Webmaster
	Re-tapping a bolt (Preview) Is it possible to take a bolt that’s been tapped 3/8 NF And re-tap it 5/16 NF. This is a special bolt that’s holds a rag joint to the steering column flange. FLange is made for 5/16 bolts. One bolt for rag joint is 5/16, the other is 3/8. The rag joint I am trying to use is from a JGC box where I took the input...	jim larson	2	992	Dec 5, 2024 by jim larson
	Two cars for sale (Preview) I need to sell my cars. 64 Chevelle Malibu SS. Fresh build. Chassis completely rebuilt with 500 HP engine, overdrive transmission, and 3.70:1 positraction rear. Custom tilt front with electric acuators, laser straight body, with Corvette green paint. Custom interior. 79 Malibu project. abso...	Larry Lucast	0	1109	Oct 19, 2024 by Larry Lucast
	Steering box change to T-35 torsion bar and ratio change Lee manufacturing of CA thoughts and opinions (Preview) I contacted them yesterday. They can change my 1966 gear box to a heavier torsion bar and 12:1 ratio for $200 plus shipping and tax. They can also install a 16:1 variable ratio. I took a JGC box where I put the 12:1 ratio and input shaft fron the jeep box into my origional chevelle box. Any thoughts or op...	jim larson	2	1253	Oct 7, 2024 by jim larson
	Can I drive the car without the drivers side inner fender not installed? (Preview) Thanks	jim larson	2	1069	Oct 7, 2024 by Derek69SS
	Installing a AFCI/GFCI OUTLET. (Preview) Any experts . I think I did everything correctly. The instructions say to hook ground screw on outlet to incoming line (power) ground wire, which I did. The question, I have a circuit running from the load terminal to another outlet, but instructions do not say what to do with that circuits groun...	jim larson	2	1066	Sep 30, 2024 by jim larson
	Need a little piece od wire with the temperature clip (Preview) https://www.ss396.com/chevelle/CPX-999.html broke the clip, couldn’t fix it. Maybe a member has one laying around. I think 66-70 BB, SB has. A different type. Currently have wire wrapped around sender and taped up.	jim larson	0	1042	Sep 20, 2024 by jim larson
	Stamped Steel Lower A-Arms (Preview) A public service / FYI article	John D	1	1294	Jul 16, 2024 by Derek69SS
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