Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

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

jim larson · jim larson

Well I decided to spend the $50 to see where my car was delivered and when the production date was. Just got the information today. Production date was 12/23/1965 and built at the Flint plant. Is this the date it went into production or the date it was finished or the date the cowl tag was generated? C...

Derek69SS · Derek69SS

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/411944/464821.html?1406478112

Chris S · Chris S

Went to Hastings tonight at 5:30. Main street and all parking lots on the east end were already full, they had me park in a parking lot just off main street on the west end. A lot of people excited to finally get down there and many nice cars. Took some pics of this young gal's project. YES pink with lots of...

gearlube · gearlube

Looking to get some more opinions. Talked to the Chris P last night about this. I am debating on getting a new distributor from MSD that will allow me to change out the stop advance bushings to dial in my timing better. I have the distributor that came with my engine when I bought it. Not sure if it is an M...

Tony Hoffer · Tony Hoffer

For years we have been hearing about how torquey engines should have a dual plane manifold... Yet I dont think Ive ever seen EFI with anything other than a single plane? Am I missing some ? Maybe you guys have seen more of the newer stuff than me..

SShink · SShink

[URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/stanshink/media/...

SShink · SShink

I need to stop inviting him to go to car shows. Invited him to go the King Of Diamonds show yesterday, and he won the Heavy Hitters Best of Show Choice with his '69 Mustang. He is a friend from work, and he won Best of Show at the Stewartville 4th of July show I was at too!

Seriously, he and his wife r...

bowtie · bowtie

pretty quiet on here...... hopefully it's just a little break because Car Craft took a lot out of everyone. Any plans for this weekend? I'll be getting the house and garage straightened up since I pretty well blew it off for the last week, then get back into the swing for Cruise for Troops. I did pick u...

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	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	626	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	526	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	264	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	420	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	209	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	402	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	191	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	219	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	963	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	525	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	752	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	987	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	246	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	637	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	9923	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	273	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	1449	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	559	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	228	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	1844	Aug 7, 2014 by 66 RAT
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	NCRS Chevelle Documentation (Preview) Well I decided to spend the $50 to see where my car was delivered and when the production date was. Just got the information today. Production date was 12/23/1965 and built at the Flint plant. Is this the date it went into production or the date it was finished or the date the cowl tag was generated? C...	jim larson	1	396	Jul 28, 2014 by Jon H
	Dragging home more junk. (Preview) http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/411944/464821.html?1406478112	Derek69SS	16	713	Jul 28, 2014 by Derek69SS
	Pink Chevelle! (Preview) Went to Hastings tonight at 5:30. Main street and all parking lots on the east end were already full, they had me park in a parking lot just off main street on the west end. A lot of people excited to finally get down there and many nice cars. Took some pics of this young gal's project. YES pink with lots of...	Chris S	4	319	Jul 27, 2014 by Chris R
	Total Advanced Vs. Initial Questions....Help! (Preview) Looking to get some more opinions. Talked to the Chris P last night about this. I am debating on getting a new distributor from MSD that will allow me to change out the stop advance bushings to dial in my timing better. I have the distributor that came with my engine when I bought it. Not sure if it is an M...	gearlube	5	413	Jul 27, 2014 by 67ss
	EFI manifold design.. (Preview) For years we have been hearing about how torquey engines should have a dual plane manifold... Yet I dont think Ive ever seen EFI with anything other than a single plane? Am I missing some ? Maybe you guys have seen more of the newer stuff than me..	Tony Hoffer	16	954	Jul 27, 2014 by Tony Hoffer
	Camaro Question: Chrome 5 spokes, or stock aluminum rims? (Preview) [URL=http://s167.photobucket.com/user/stanshink/media/...	SShink	5	436	Jul 27, 2014 by Scott Parkhurst
	With car friends like these... (Preview) I need to stop inviting him to go to car shows. Invited him to go the King Of Diamonds show yesterday, and he won the Heavy Hitters Best of Show Choice with his '69 Mustang. He is a friend from work, and he won Best of Show at the Stewartville 4th of July show I was at too! Seriously, he and his wife r...	SShink	1	207	Jul 27, 2014 by 66 RAT
	Post-show hangover (Preview) pretty quiet on here...... hopefully it's just a little break because Car Craft took a lot out of everyone. Any plans for this weekend? I'll be getting the house and garage straightened up since I pretty well blew it off for the last week, then get back into the swing for Cruise for Troops. I did pick u...	bowtie	5	395	Jul 25, 2014 by Chris S
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