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Don’t hate me……
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I rented a Shelby GT-H for a day this Vegas trip. Hot Damn, what a car. My friend Dante and I had a blast. Not really built for us bigger built guys, but fun nonetheless. Took it out to Hoover Dam last night at sunset and out to Las Vegas Motor Speedway today. Fun car. Don’t worry, there are no plans to s...
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September Meeting - "New" 40 Watt Garage - Lift Assembly
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First & Foremost I would like to thank everyone who came out and helped assemble the new lift! Many hands (and good backs) made short work of an awkward/heavy/potentially dangerous job! Second, a big thank you to everyone for pulling together an impromptu "surprise" birthday party for Sheryl....
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Baby Steps or finally got to it
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I finally got around to putting some paint on the floor of the attic above my shop. in the winter a little bit of snow gets through the vents and on the floor. Not quite a "Treasure Chest addition" or "New 40 Watt" but it was good to finally get to this. Next step is to sort through things while the...
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Trabant assy. plant (USSR)
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You pretend to pay me, I'll pretend to work...
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New Old Guy
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Hi everyone, I've not been on the forum for a while as I got a new phone and lost my password. Unfortunately, Steven wasn't able to reset my password (Not for lack of trying...), so I created a new user name as SShink2. So a 'New Old Guy'. Kind of taking a break from the club with other things going on, bu...
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Vintage Air vs. Classic Auto Air?
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I am looking at AC for the 67 Chevelle project. I know a number of you have added AC to you cars, and looking for the pros and cons you experienced with the setups you used. They both seem pretty similar, but I am guessing there are some subtle differences that make them easier or a nicer setup. Thank you i...
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Ed Pink builds his last engine... EVER. A Ford 427 Cammer
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Plans for July meeting at the national street car show.
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Are we planing to park at a special area? I will be attending Saturday. Maybe Friday or Sunday. I will be driving from Lake City. It would be nice to meet up with anyone along the way if possible.
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What about picking up a can of R12 in Roseville
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Anyone live in Roseville who could do this?
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Anyone live near bittersweet circle in rose mount who could pick up a can of R12
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64-70 chevelle parts catalog
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I wonder if anyone is the club has one? Would be nice if the club owned one. I am trying to determine if Chevrolet made an engine cable lift kit. I know they made BB and SB kits for the passenger cars. I actually have one of each in the garage. I know some eBay sellers market them for chevelles and cameos, bu...
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Pressing problem with my AC
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Well Mitch got my AC up and working. On the way home every so often, about 15 seconds, there was kind of a screeching noise for about 1-2 seconds.I thought it was coming from the compressor, but who knows. Maybe compressor, or belt, or fan, or something inside thr evaporator. Sitting in the driveway w...
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Best tool for getting behind the clips that hold the door panel to the inner side od the door?
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This is on a 66 if that makes a difference. I want to keep the clip from tearing through the cardboard of the panel. Thanks
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Minnesota collector car plate law
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Periodically the question comes up regarding when and where we can drive our cars plated with Minnesota collector plates. Every few years I have posted the current law. Attached is Minnesota statute 168.10 sub 1c. I am not a lawyer but was told by DMV that as long as you have a car with regular plates as a...
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Modifying 2004r governer
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I don’t know much about why or how to do this. Add comments if you have experienced with this., from what I’ve read, you modify the two weights (decrease)and springs (lighten) if you want to increase (move up) the shift points because the trans shifts two early. The 2004r bought was out of a Caprice...
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No dust cling
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At the GM show Jon H mentioned a product that would help with dust clinging to a vehicle. Any more information Jon?
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FFR Roadster Pics
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A bunch of us who've built Factory Five's in the Mpls area have gotten together a few times, and gone on a cruise or three. We got together on the 21st, and one of the guys knows a photographer who tagged along. (He was riding in a BMW Z4 roadster, doing all kinds of acrobatics... hanging out over the door, t...
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Thailand "Redneck" Rice Tractor Drags
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Some innovative stuff going on here - "Run Whatcha Brung"!
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Well it happened, I fell for a scam
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I fell for a Lowe’s scam and order a new workbench. Well it wasn’t Lowe’s but sure looked like it. i had been looking at Lowe’s for a clothes washer and they must have gotten my email that way. I should have known the price was too GOOD. We’ll see if Chase can get my money back. Well Home Depot gave me n...
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History of the "Bobcat"
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Thought this was pretty cool!
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Daily Humor 2023
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Wierd Oil Consumption
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A friend has a 2014 Chevy Equinox 2.4L 4-popper, AWD Been running synthetic since new. Oil changes by owner's boyfriend/my friend (his Dad). Just did another change, 6000 miles since last. Noticed that only 2-1/2 quarts came out of it! Sump/capacity is 5qts. Engine uses a vertical "element" type fi...
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Buick spring car show and swap meet
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May 7th Just throwing this out for consideration and adding to your calendars. http://gopherstatebuick.org/club/spring-show/
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Any ideas on how to correct this?
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Should be obvious wants wrong. I need to rotate the oil fill tube a bit. Don’t want to damage the chrome. I taped it up and tried to use a large chanel lock pliers. No luck. Wonder what your thoughts would be? Need to rotate it about 30*. -- Edited by jim larson on Wednesday 15th of March 2023 01:07...
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Jay Leno - Crashes Bike after getting burned
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You may have heard that not long after recovering from his steam car burn incident, he crashed on a motorcycle and busted himself up again! Here's a clip where he touches on what happened... (5:50 is the bike accident)
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Confused about series 52and series 56 terminals and connectors?
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I am looking for some connectors and terminals to hook up an old KK Tach to an original 1966 tack harness. Someone had cut the terminals/connectors off. I need series 52 or 56 and don’t know the difference or which series I need. Also I see some are indicated as metric. I think I would need US. could s...
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How do you use a vacuum pump to check at what vacuum the Superior 058 switch will kick in/off
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Working on when the switch will activate power to my lock up converter. My system is a 2004R with lock up to only accrue when in Overdrive. I also have a brake switch that cuts power when you tap the brake, then restores power when you let off the brake. Bob helped me set this up. I don’t want it to lock u...
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1966 Impala production by option
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I met a guy at a show in Az Saturday that has a '66 Impala 3 seat Wagon with an original 396/325hp and a M20 4 speed. I know we can find how many Chevelles were built with specific options but is there a site to locate that information for the Impala? I thought it would be in the GM Heritage vehicle information...
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Where can I get the current password?
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Thanks. Also looking for the name of the corvette shop that does AC work. I think it may be in the Blain area.
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Not chevelle related but every chevelle owner should know!
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Water-softener filling with water and leaking over the top. Culligan tech said these Water Boss softeners go bad and are too expensive to repair. Can’t get parts. New Culligan $3700. Called Waters Boss tech line and they suggested some new “O” Rings. They sent me a pack of rings, Free...
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