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"BEST" Rear Bumper for a 2014-15 Silverado 1500?
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Looking for an alternate to the standard rear bumper, yes you guessed it. This one looks pretty good and has all the factory locations for the wiring, spare tire, lights, and backup sensors along with being able retaining your original factory hitch. And I think it looks pretty good. Rear Bumper ...
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Received this from my daughter, thought it was worth sharing....
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BIR got clobbered
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Sunday night's storm hit the "lakes area" hard!! Hank, you OK?? Talked to "Nana Ruth", and she's OK up in Backus (about 35 miles north). She said it was "nothing more than a heavy downpour here, but looking South it was UGLY!!"
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A couple of loose Intake manifold bolts should I ?
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I noticed a little oil on the intake, at first I thought it was from the carb; but now I think it may have been due to one or two loose intake manifold bolts. Is this likely? I re-torqued all the bolts to speciations. I will have to drive the car for a few hundred miles and see if any improvement. Would it al...
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Cool 1/2" Ratchet Shootout on Hot Rod
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Thought everyone might find this interesting. Import tools aren't as bad as we make them to be some times... Ratchet Shootout Link Paste
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Tire mounting
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I need to get a tire mounted on a centerline mag..Anyone good around Oakdale, Woodbury?
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66 window woes and a call for parts
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im working on getting the power window conversion in and adjusted before taking the car up for her new convertible top. When I got the old manual regulators out today, I discovered that a) one of the steel assemblies that the glass fits into at the bottom is cracked and missing a piece (drivers side) , a...
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Forum vs facebook vs ???
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My wife has telling me about there being some postings and conversations on the NSCC facebook page. Are we moving away from the forum as a general communication device or are we maintaining two? Not being one who is on facebook just curious, don't want to miss out on members activities, postings, co...
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Someone to install convertible top on my 66
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I just swapped the manual convert top frame on Lucy to a power setup from a Buick, a conversion that I have been wanting to do for some time. All the hydraulics work flawlessly, and I think I have it adjusted to sit correctly. The new frame was bare, so I picked up a new top, window, pads and cables from Eck...
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Electronics question.....
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I have a friend who has a 1983 Mercedes 380 with electronic ignition. Recently he a problem with his water pump. The location required the removal of the distributor. After the water pump issue he had the car running and went for a short ride. He left town for two weeks not knowing he had left the ignition...
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NCC car show this weekend !!!
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That being the Northstar CAMARO Club... Annual All Chevy Show at Stillwater Motors, Yes it's on blacktop and yes, it can get hot. I will try to get them to leave enough room behind the cars for a pop-up for shade. There will be food and I believe ice cream for sale on-site.
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Machine Work/Shop Needed - Farmington Area
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A co-worker of mine is rebuilding his 40's vintage Delta table saw. The main arbor & flange for the blade needs to be trued. Looking for a machine shop that can chuck the arbor & flange assy in a lathe and re-face the flange so it's perfectly perpendicular to the shaft. Anyone know of a shop aroun...
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Two nice cars
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It would be nice to own both of these cars. http://tinyurl.com/qh4w9t9 I think I've mentioned on the forum that my brother ordered a new 396 El Camino in 1967. It wasn't an SS396 so it didn't have the SS badging on the grill nor the SS hood. I guess the SS trim was not available as an option. From ChevelleS...
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Trany Info
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Here's a little tid bit I received from Silver Sport Transmissions. A customer recently called us with a problem. His transmission was slipping in 5th gear and the problem was only getting worse. He had put some miles on it, but it would be considered a low amount of milage for a transmission...
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Car show June 27
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The Camaro Club is hosting their annual All Chevy Show at Stillwater Motors on the June 27th. Come on out and join the fun.... Well, OK, it'll be fun if it isn't raining...
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Water damage to iphone
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iPhone Repair Something you you might want to watch, if you jump in the lake after a 96 yr old guy who falls into the water. i watched yesterday after getting out of my wet clothes. He is fine, wanted to continue to fish and dry off in the boat. My guess, he didn't want the wife to find out. https://m.you...
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St. Francis Friday night car show
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Stopped at the show while out for a cruise tonight. Saw the Mr. Yuk Chevelle from our Nov. meeting and was able to meet Mike's wife. They didn't stay long, it seems they had some access fuel to burn this evening. I also saw a purple El Camino with a club sticker in the window. Didn't get to meet...
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I found where all the Chevelles and parts go to car heaven today...
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We had a club garage tour and cruise today, and I found the meca of all Chevelledom (along with a couple of Camaro's and a GTO thrown in for good measure). One of the members has a HUGE has to be 100X100 building with his 'collection' in it that we got a chance to see today. The locals told me today's viewing...
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Attn: Guys with early 2000's GMC or Chevy full size trucks-Shifter cable retention issue...
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Since I know a few of you have late 90's/early 2000's GMC or Chevy full size trucks, thought I'd throw this out there. When towing the enclosed trailer to MN a few weeks ago, I stopped at a gas station in Missouri to fill up (many times for the trip... lol), and pulled up to the pump and went to put the truck in...
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How common is this Holley accelerator pump issue?
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I rebuilt my carb last winter due to some gas leaks around the accelerator pump. Two accelerator pump later, I am having the same issue. When the car sits for a few days, gas leaks down a bit and puddles on the intake. I thought that was the only issue; but will checking things today, with the wife in the c...
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Need a little advise on a rear sway bar for a 66
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The car rides so nice with the new radials, I am thinking about adding a rear sway bar. I have two offers for original gm control arms that are boxed sandblasted and powder coated ($110 plush ship and $150 to included ship). With new moog bushings installed it looks like I am at $200. I would just swap ou...
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Is Corvette Specialties still open??
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Haven't heard anything for a while. Karl Phone number is no good.
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Direct TV or Dish Network?
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Discovered cable TV hasn't been run out to the new KS homestead... so need to pick a satellite company for TV and Internet. Anyone have opinions on Direct TV or Dish Network? Neither one has Internet, but they seem to partner with other companies to offer a lower rate. I had Dish in the past, and every ti...
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Legendary Sale this week
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http://www.legendaryautointeriors.com/
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converting a 230 engine to a 327 in a 64 Chevelle SS
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My son just purchased a 1964 Chevelle SS that has a 230 six for an engine. He wants to put in a 327 that I have. Does he need to change the motor mounts and if so does anyone have a set for sale.
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The new lift is in
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Went from this.... To this... [URL=http://s1357.photobu...
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Replacement key for 2015 Equinox ?'s
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Wife just traded her Impala for a Equinox. I would like just a spare key, no remote with it. Is that possible with these flip key/remotes? looks like you might be able to buy a blank for the remote and have that cut and fashion something on the end to help you turn the key.
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Another storage lift
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I brought this home yesterday. John and i will be putting it up on Tuesday. Anyone else want to help ... [URL=http://s1357.photobucket.com/user/Stillwaterchevs/media/Shop/DSCN7229_zpswfz4jf4t.jpg.html][IMG]https://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q752/Stillwaterchevs/...
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From the May newsletter
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The last page of the May newsletter has a bunch of pictures. I don't claim to be a professional photographer, I'm far from it. I barely know what I'm doing and get lucky sometimes. The main point is that if you DO want to take good pictures, it takes more than just a good camera or a good subject. Knowing wha...
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Mini split a/c recharge cost?
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i know we hVe some HVAC guys here. i am looking to get a mini split for my shop. The unit comes pre-charged with refrigerant but the lines need to be evacuated. How much should I expect to have to pay for that?
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