Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

SShink · SShink

Steven, I started a new thread for the topic on your mileage here. You might also check something that seems obvious but I think I figured it out on mine this week. Last week when the alternator went out, I checked the battery when I got home and it was just over 11 volts. Of course, I had driven it 40 miles...

jim larson · jim larson

Well I think I am finished with the brakes. I replaced the wrong wheel cylinders that Napa sold me last year with correct ones (they sold me the ones with the external rubber seals as opposed to the internal seals). And I installed the rear and fromt brake shoes from Musclecarbrakes.com; bleed the l...

jim larson · jim larson

Having lost a key and remote for over 6 months, it looks like I will have to buy a new replacement key at a minimum. I can order one cut from GM for around $90; but looking for a less costly alternative. It's a new style of key that has to be side cut. Looks like you can get a key for around $25 on ebay delivere...

Tony Hoffer · Tony Hoffer

This thing is wicked.. I have no idea how the operator even tracks it. http://youtu.be/dTHWBSluUjU

Back in Black · Back in Black

jim larson · jim larson

66 SS convert

OscarZ · OscarZ

http://americaloveshorsepower.com/v8-powered-chain-saw-cuts-through-hardwood-in-2-4-seconds/

jim larson · jim larson

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-On-BT-11-brake-spring-removal-and-installation-tool-for-drum-brakes-return-/151414188813?hash=item2340fd2b0d&item=151414188813&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr

jim larson · jim larson

My car has power drum brakes. The original wheel cylinders had a 1 1/8" bore in the front and a 15/16" bore in the rears. Whats the advantage or dis-advantange in going to wheel cylinders of a different size? Somtime in the past someone put rear cylinders on that had a 1" bore that I r...

Tony Hoffer · Tony Hoffer

Who give a good price on Converter recycling in the Twin Cities? Or did the Meth heads ruin all of that.. I have two off the Vega that Id like to turn in...

Derek69SS · Derek69SS

Great Newsletter Bryan!

I enjoyed the "Founding Fathers of American Automobiles" quiz. I got them all right, but must admit question #1 I wasn't very sure about.

stldrgn · stldrgn

http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/blogs/under-the-hood/last-chance-4000-old-cars-east-troy-crushed-winter-2014

SShink · SShink

Tina and I went for a long drive to Sonic for some ice cream (yes... Dashboard rubbed off on me, and yes... Tina and I look like a Cialis commercial cruising down the road pulling into a Sonic!

), and there is something about how much better a carb'd car runs when the air is cool and crisp. Even...

jim larson · jim larson

I HAVE A LITTLE VIBRATION THAT I AM TRYING TO TRACK DOWN. MOST OF YOU KNOW THAT I HAVE A 66 SS WITH THE ORIGINAL RIMS, REAR AXEL, MUNCIE 4 SP AND 396 WITH REBUILT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ALONG WITH THOSE BIAS PLY TIRES. THE VIBRATION STARTS AROUND 55MPH (WHILE IN 4TH GEAR), THEN INCREASES A LITTLE AS I INC...

jim larson · jim larson

This coming Saturday the 6th.

Tony Hoffer · Tony Hoffer

[img]https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10590643_10204387140656514_47989304568...

gearlube · gearlube

I am putting on a front disco rotor conversion from CPP. The 13" rotors are cool in the fact they use a front drum hub assembly. I ordered the front drum hub assembly from them because I have smaller disc brakes now. They sent me some cast metal chinese drum hubs. I pressed the old studs out and we...

Dave Seitz · Dave Seitz

My boss "Ricky Bobby" owns an 73 Elcamino and wants to either get shipped up from Florida or drive down to pick it up. He has it parked at his mothers house sitting outside now. What is the least expensive way to get it up to MN?

SShink · SShink

My lovely bride and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary Monday by going to Vegas for a few days, and she completely surprised me with the gift of driving an exotic car on the track at the Las Vegas Raceway! She gave me a hot wheels car sized Aston Martin the night we arrived, along with the details o...

Derek69SS · Derek69SS

2014 season begins! Had a bit of fun with the Miata on Sunday at ValleyFair... drove rather poorly, but had fun anyway. Still on lousy tires, stock alignment, stock shocks, and stock sway bars. Next event I'll be sure to be on top level tires, a good alignment, and an adjustable sway bar, which should he...

Chris R · Chris R

Haven't heard from him in a while. Whats new these days Tim?

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

I am going to change the water pump in the '38 to see if I can get the coolant temp down. It's been suggested that I may have a reverse flow pump from a serp set up now. After looking at parts on-line, I'm not certain what I need ...

Some describe the rotation as "standard" while others ar...

BLyke · BLyke

i am trying to exit the CAC on my 59 in time for Back to the 50's made some progress on the paint job, sorry i missed the meeting. -- Edited by BLyke on Saturday 24th of August 2013 02:48:06 PM

SShink · SShink

...after I change the interior and top to white! I think this guy is pretty high (just under $50K?

) on his price, but other than the SS dash (aftermarket), 12 bolt, and big block, it's quite a bit like mine. '72 Vert Link

Scott Parkhurst · Scott Parkhurst

After much thought and negotiation, it seems a deal is in place to give my wagon a new home in the Pacific Northwest. Ive had it for ten years now, and it's come a long way from what I started with. I've done a lot more than I ever thought I would with it, and it's been a great car. I'm ready for the next project...

dashboard · dashboard

John and or Mitch or anyone else for that mater. I’m in the market for a blasting cabinet and compressor. I’ve done blasting with both of your systems could you give me your compressor specs? I’d like to know the CFM rating at 80psi. Thanks

Tony Hoffer · Tony Hoffer

Where does one find exhaust system parts.. Ill have factory manifolds on the Olds engine in the Astre and will need to fab an exhaust system.. So where do you find the parts to mount up to the donut or flange on the exhaust manifold? is that type of item available in stainless?

gearlube · gearlube

Here are the pics I took from the show for those that could not attend. It was actually pretty empty, but as usually some crazy nice cars including some Northstar members. One of my favorites was the non-restored original Daytona Winged Hemi. Original owner. Amazing. Can't imagine what it was w...

Tony Hoffer · Tony Hoffer

Looking for a nice floor shifter that will work with a 200R4... What have you seen and like or dont like about them? Go

bowtie · bowtie

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2014/07/28/blood-muscle-highlights-seized-vehicle-sale/?refer=news

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Steven's 6 MPG Thread (Preview) Steven, I started a new thread for the topic on your mileage here. You might also check something that seems obvious but I think I figured it out on mine this week. Last week when the alternator went out, I checked the battery when I got home and it was just over 11 volts. Of course, I had driven it 40 miles...	SShink	1	363	Sep 28, 2014 by John D
	How hot do rear drums get? (Preview) Well I think I am finished with the brakes. I replaced the wrong wheel cylinders that Napa sold me last year with correct ones (they sold me the ones with the external rubber seals as opposed to the internal seals). And I installed the rear and fromt brake shoes from Musclecarbrakes.com; bleed the l...	jim larson	2	291	Sep 25, 2014 by John D
	Who can cut a Key for a 2014 silver ado 1500 (Preview) Having lost a key and remote for over 6 months, it looks like I will have to buy a new replacement key at a minimum. I can order one cut from GM for around $90; but looking for a less costly alternative. It's a new style of key that has to be side cut. Looks like you can get a key for around $25 on ebay delivere...	jim larson	7	578	Sep 24, 2014 by jim larson
	Jet powered RC plane (Preview) This thing is wicked.. I have no idea how the operator even tracks it. http://youtu.be/dTHWBSluUjU	Tony Hoffer	1	260	Sep 21, 2014 by stldrgn
	Happy Birthday Derek! (Preview)	Back in Black	9	334	Sep 21, 2014 by Jon H
	Anyone in the Club know this 66 convert in Prior Lake (Preview) 66 SS convert	jim larson	1	294	Sep 20, 2014 by SShink
	I thought the V8 snowblower was nuts but this is even crazier... (Preview) http://americaloveshorsepower.com/v8-powered-chain-saw-cuts-through-hardwood-in-2-4-seconds/	OscarZ	0	291	Sep 19, 2014 by OscarZ
	Which is better tool for removing/installing brake spring? (Preview) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-On-BT-11-brake-spring-removal-and-installation-tool-for-drum-brakes-return-/151414188813?hash=item2340fd2b0d&item=151414188813&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr	jim larson	3	314	Sep 18, 2014 by John D
	I need a little lesson in Brake Hydraulics. (Preview) My car has power drum brakes. The original wheel cylinders had a 1 1/8" bore in the front and a 15/16" bore in the rears. Whats the advantage or dis-advantange in going to wheel cylinders of a different size? Somtime in the past someone put rear cylinders on that had a 1" bore that I r...	jim larson	10	684	Sep 17, 2014 by Lost in the 60s
	Catalytic converter recycling in the twin cities? (Preview) Who give a good price on Converter recycling in the Twin Cities? Or did the Meth heads ruin all of that.. I have two off the Vega that Id like to turn in...	Tony Hoffer	2	607	Sep 10, 2014 by Tony Hoffer
	September Newsletter (Preview) Great Newsletter Bryan! I enjoyed the "Founding Fathers of American Automobiles" quiz. I got them all right, but must admit question #1 I wasn't very sure about.	Derek69SS	7	346	Sep 3, 2014 by Scott Parkhurst
	Last Chance: 4,000 old cars in East Troy to be crushed by winter 2014 - See more at: http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/blogs/ (Preview) http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/blogs/under-the-hood/last-chance-4000-old-cars-east-troy-crushed-winter-2014	stldrgn	0	477	Sep 2, 2014 by stldrgn
	Something about Autumn drives... (Preview) Tina and I went for a long drive to Sonic for some ice cream (yes... Dashboard rubbed off on me, and yes... Tina and I look like a Cialis commercial cruising down the road pulling into a Sonic! ), and there is something about how much better a carb'd car runs when the air is cool and crisp. Even...	SShink	1	263	Sep 1, 2014 by John D
	HOW DO YOU TRACK DOWN A VIBRATION PROBLEM THAT MIGHT BE A WHEEL BALANCE, A DRIVETRAIN ISSUE, OR A BAD TIRE/ (Preview) I HAVE A LITTLE VIBRATION THAT I AM TRYING TO TRACK DOWN. MOST OF YOU KNOW THAT I HAVE A 66 SS WITH THE ORIGINAL RIMS, REAR AXEL, MUNCIE 4 SP AND 396 WITH REBUILT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ALONG WITH THOSE BIAS PLY TIRES. THE VIBRATION STARTS AROUND 55MPH (WHILE IN 4TH GEAR), THEN INCREASES A LITTLE AS I INC...	jim larson	8	456	Sep 1, 2014 by Dave Seitz
	Anyone going to the Jesse James car show in Northfield? (Preview) This coming Saturday the 6th.	jim larson	2	247	Sep 1, 2014 by jim larson
	Novelty post.. air cooled turbo Hydo (Preview) [img]https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10590643_10204387140656514_47989304568...	Tony Hoffer	3	285	Sep 1, 2014 by Tony Hoffer
	Help! Help! Help! Got bit by Chinese parts! (Preview) I am putting on a front disco rotor conversion from CPP. The 13" rotors are cool in the fact they use a front drum hub assembly. I ordered the front drum hub assembly from them because I have smaller disc brakes now. They sent me some cast metal chinese drum hubs. I pressed the old studs out and we...	gearlube	38	1029	Aug 28, 2014 by gearlube
	Auto transport (Preview) My boss "Ricky Bobby" owns an 73 Elcamino and wants to either get shipped up from Florida or drive down to pick it up. He has it parked at his mothers house sitting outside now. What is the least expensive way to get it up to MN?	Dave Seitz	9	581	Aug 28, 2014 by Derek69SS
	30th Wedding Anniversary Surprise (Preview) My lovely bride and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary Monday by going to Vegas for a few days, and she completely surprised me with the gift of driving an exotic car on the track at the Las Vegas Raceway! She gave me a hot wheels car sized Aston Martin the night we arrived, along with the details o...	SShink	18	811	Aug 28, 2014 by Derek69SS
	2014 motorsports fun! (Preview) 2014 season begins! Had a bit of fun with the Miata on Sunday at ValleyFair... drove rather poorly, but had fun anyway. Still on lousy tires, stock alignment, stock shocks, and stock sway bars. Next event I'll be sure to be on top level tires, a good alignment, and an adjustable sway bar, which should he...	Derek69SS	15	1049	Aug 25, 2014 by dashboard
	Where's Tim H? (Preview) Haven't heard from him in a while. Whats new these days Tim?	Chris R	2	326	Aug 18, 2014 by Lost in the 60s
	sbc water pump rotation direction ?? (Preview) I am going to change the water pump in the '38 to see if I can get the coolant temp down. It's been suggested that I may have a reverse flow pump from a serp set up now. After looking at parts on-line, I'm not certain what I need ... Some describe the rotation as "standard" while others ar...	Lost in the 60s	2	695	Aug 17, 2014 by Tony Hoffer
	RE: what i was up to this weekend, and the next and ..... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) i am trying to exit the CAC on my 59 in time for Back to the 50's made some progress on the paint job, sorry i missed the meeting. -- Edited by BLyke on Saturday 24th of August 2013 02:48:06 PM	BLyke	53	11385	Aug 16, 2014 by 66 RAT
	Good to know my vert will be worth a whole lot more... (Preview) ...after I change the interior and top to white! I think this guy is pretty high (just under $50K? ) on his price, but other than the SS dash (aftermarket), 12 bolt, and big block, it's quite a bit like mine. '72 Vert Link	SShink	3	331	Aug 15, 2014 by SShink
	I think this chapter might be coming to an end. (Preview) After much thought and negotiation, it seems a deal is in place to give my wagon a new home in the Pacific Northwest. Ive had it for ten years now, and it's come a long way from what I started with. I've done a lot more than I ever thought I would with it, and it's been a great car. I'm ready for the next project...	Scott Parkhurst	20	1507	Aug 14, 2014 by bowtie
	John D, and Mitch (Preview) John and or Mitch or anyone else for that mater. I’m in the market for a blasting cabinet and compressor. I’ve done blasting with both of your systems could you give me your compressor specs? I’d like to know the CFM rating at 80psi. Thanks	dashboard	9	615	Aug 13, 2014 by Lost in the 60s
	Exhaust sytem parts sources (Preview) Where does one find exhaust system parts.. Ill have factory manifolds on the Olds engine in the Astre and will need to fab an exhaust system.. So where do you find the parts to mount up to the donut or flange on the exhaust manifold? is that type of item available in stainless?	Tony Hoffer	5	283	Aug 7, 2014 by John D
	Muscle Car Classic 2014 PIC HEAVY!! (Preview) Here are the pics I took from the show for those that could not attend. It was actually pretty empty, but as usually some crazy nice cars including some Northstar members. One of my favorites was the non-restored original Daytona Winged Hemi. Original owner. Amazing. Can't imagine what it was w...	gearlube	10	1905	Aug 7, 2014 by 66 RAT
	Shifters for the 200R4 (Preview) Looking for a nice floor shifter that will work with a 200R4... What have you seen and like or dont like about them? Go	Tony Hoffer	13	712	Aug 4, 2014 by BB502
	I'd take any of these cars (Preview) http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2014/07/28/blood-muscle-highlights-seized-vehicle-sale/?refer=news	bowtie	9	669	Jul 29, 2014 by OscarZ
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