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bowtie · bowtie

Both pics are signed by both guys

bowtie · bowtie

laying a new above ground pool base this week. Made the lower frame and the sand is getting delivered tomorrow. It's 18' across and an octagon shape. We're getting over 4 yards, I wonder how many wheelbarrow laods that will be......? Oh yeah, as motivation, it's going to block the Chevelle in the gar...

dashboard · dashboard

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/Mecum-Muscle-Cars-and-More-Live-Auction?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SC0511_DAY2

bowtie · bowtie

For those who hadn't seen yet, we have a new person on our forums-Gabe. He's the owner of the wagon Dave brought over last Sat. I just saw this article and since we have a new person on here, I thought I would share this article on another car with the same body type as his: http://www.chevyhardcore.com/...

Derek69SS · Derek69SS

Starting him young... This is why my car isn't getting done.

OscarZ · OscarZ

I found out a few weeks ago I was losing the storage for my old truck. There having a big graduation party where it was stored at my cousins and when that is done the 47 was not invited back. Club member Chris P. was gracious enough to let me put it in his building this summer until I can figure out a long ter...

John D · John D

Your new avatar is totally CREEPING ME OUT... "Jaws" from "The Spy Who Loved Me"/Richard Kiel??

Tony Hoffer · Tony Hoffer

YES.. Its the old WAYL Easy listening station float! Its on an El Camino frame..complete with fuel sipping V-6 -- Edited by Tony Hoffer on Friday 13th of May 2011 07:27:13 PM

Tony Hoffer · Tony Hoffer

Its British.. Thats all I know..

Members car for sale? · Jon H

I just got my copy of the latest Mid America auction bulletin for May 14th at the fairgrounds. Don't know if anyone else gets one. On page 9 is a photo of what I think is one of our members cars. Can't recall the individuals name, a real friendly guy, but is a '71 convert. with a 406 with a large "swi...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

I got the call yesterday to come back to work. I had to go get the daily driver out of storage tonight.

John D · John D

Just another day in paradise... Scheduled to do a "PM" on about 18 exterior cameras at a site today. "What lift do you need" asks the shop... "A 35', articulated, self propelled. Get the same unit we always use". I reply... I understand that the rental outfit may not have a 35', but before you substitute...

jim larson · jim larson

My brother is handling the affairs of a guy that is being moved out of his house in Wayzata by the sheriff. He had kind of gone off the deep end a few years ago after business issues and a divorce. Anyway there is a 51 MG siting in my brothers shed. Hasn't been driven or licenced since 1968. Think he boug...

Dave Seitz · Dave Seitz

Got a line on a 92 Camaro RS 25th Anniversary Edition. Clean for the most part light surface rust around rear wheel wells and was ditched by the kid who owned it. The front bumper, fender and side ground effects skirt need replacement. Drivers side wheel is tweeked out so it needs suspension work as well...

John D · John D

These not-so-little buggers were falling from the sky about 1/2 hour ago...

SShink · SShink

Derek, I'm getting ready to install the rear boxed control arms and rear sway bar, and I want to replace the rear springs at the same time. I'm near Speedway Motors on a biz trip, and thought I might pick up a pair of springs while I was nearby. Question: What rate rear spring do you recommend for my '72 with...

Jon H · Jon H

I haven't called him this spring, I have to make a point of doing that. Anyone have contact with him lately?

SShink · SShink

Less than 100 days left on the counter!!! And another positive thought.... I heard the winter 'season' has about the same amount of time left. I've got to get on the stick for when the 'big thaw' hits!

Jon H · Jon H

Finally got my posi unit installed today. When the rear end was apart it was a good news bad news issue. Ring and pinion wer immacculate but both axles had bad scoring from too long a life on the original bearings. Two new axles and a posi unit and back on the road again. Unfortunately when it was on t...

John D · John D

I'm guessing the "crunch" is on! I hope to see a large turnout at Anoka!!

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

The Camaro Club Dyno Day is this Saturday and we are a short a few cars to meet the quota. If there are 3 people who can commit and be there, I've been told by the club pres to have them sign up.

bowtie · bowtie

Even though this club has mostly men participating, thier wifes and significant others are also considered members. Let's wish all of them a Happy Mothers Day from the Northstar Chevelle Club.

Bungy L-76 · Bungy L-76

Went down to Iowa Speedway this past weekend for some good old Chump Car racing. It was a 24 hour race. Started at 10:00 am Saturday and ended 11:00 am Sunday (with a one hour break at 6:00pm) It was tough trying to stay awake, but the most fun I have ever had. We ended up 12th out of 30 cars. Our goal was to fini...

Bowtieman427 · Bowtieman427

Ingnition: Unilite 9000 distributor Mallory Coil Hyfire 6 (685) Mallory Ballast resistor The box power is hooked directly to battery with 10 gauge wire both + & - to connector at box to through wimpy wire box provides. It is hooked up per fig 15 in instruction. http://prestoliteweb.com/Portal...

jim larson · jim larson

Just heard back from The Finishing Touch regarding the cost of reconditioning polishing, and painting of the rings of the Mag style 65-66 hubcaps. They are able to remove the inner ring, make repairs, reinstall the ring, polish, and paint the black part. On good ones with minor repairs, they just dr...

SShink · SShink

Detroit's Chevy Bill boards These are actual billboards in Detroit, Michigan put up by GM. This is definitely cool! NEW CHEVY BILLBOARDS POSTED AROUND DETROIT -- Edited by SShink on Thursday 5th of May 2011 08:04:40...

jim larson · jim larson

A guy is asking $120 for a set of rods that have been bushed. Good price? Thanks.

bowtie · bowtie

Since I met my wife, she's never worked full time consistantly. By that I mean, maybe she would work a 40 hour week once or twice, then not again for a year (or 2). She's been at Children's Hospital in St Paul since high school and until we had kids, she worked 8 days in 2 weeks. The past 8 years, she's worked 1...

Bowtieman427 · Bowtieman427

72 Cehevelle with SS hood. NO I do not want to change the Hood. Have Holley 4150. I am looking at the engine and where the carb sits. I have a 1.3" drop base running a 3" K&N with K&N open filter. I think I need to drop it some more. anyone know where to get a greater drop base maybe 2 "w...

OscarZ · OscarZ

Try the identification quiz below. I did pretty well considering they were all more than a decade before my time. My score ended up being 4 wrong (92%). http://www.americantorque.com/game/car-show-50s/

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	I got a really cool thing this week (Preview) Both pics are signed by both guys	bowtie	4	355	May 20, 2011 by SShink
	How much sand is 4.5 yards? (Preview) laying a new above ground pool base this week. Made the lower frame and the sand is getting delivered tomorrow. It's 18' across and an octagon shape. We're getting over 4 yards, I wonder how many wheelbarrow laods that will be......? Oh yeah, as motivation, it's going to block the Chevelle in the gar...	bowtie	20	632	May 20, 2011 by bowtie
	Mecum Auction (Preview) http://www.ustream.tv/channel/Mecum-Muscle-Cars-and-More-Live-Auction?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SC0511_DAY2	dashboard	1	378	May 19, 2011 by SShink
	Welcome Gabe! (Preview) For those who hadn't seen yet, we have a new person on our forums-Gabe. He's the owner of the wagon Dave brought over last Sat. I just saw this article and since we have a new person on here, I thought I would share this article on another car with the same body type as his: http://www.chevyhardcore.com/...	bowtie	8	473	May 19, 2011 by Chris R
	Teaching Cale to autocross (Preview) Starting him young... This is why my car isn't getting done.	Derek69SS	13	616	May 19, 2011 by Tony Hoffer
	Car guys are the greatest! (Preview) I found out a few weeks ago I was losing the storage for my old truck. There having a big graduation party where it was stored at my cousins and when that is done the 47 was not invited back. Club member Chris P. was gracious enough to let me put it in his building this summer until I can figure out a long ter...	OscarZ	6	590	May 14, 2011 by OscarZ
	Avatars - Chris (Preview) Your new avatar is totally CREEPING ME OUT... "Jaws" from "The Spy Who Loved Me"/Richard Kiel??	John D	34	3534	May 14, 2011 by Chris R
	Rare custom ElCamino at Bills auto in Newport (Preview) YES.. Its the old WAYL Easy listening station float! Its on an El Camino frame..complete with fuel sipping V-6 -- Edited by Tony Hoffer on Friday 13th of May 2011 07:27:13 PM	Tony Hoffer	3	629	May 14, 2011 by Chris R
	pro street candidate? (Preview) Its British.. Thats all I know..	Tony Hoffer	6	457	May 14, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Members car for sale? (Preview) I just got my copy of the latest Mid America auction bulletin for May 14th at the fairgrounds. Don't know if anyone else gets one. On page 9 is a photo of what I think is one of our members cars. Can't recall the individuals name, a real friendly guy, but is a '71 convert. with a 406 with a large "swi...	Jon H	6	586	May 13, 2011 by Dan Williams
	Got called back to work !!! (Preview) I got the call yesterday to come back to work. I had to go get the daily driver out of storage tonight.	Lost in the 60s	10	683	May 13, 2011 by Tony Hoffer
	Hearing, but not Listening (Preview) Just another day in paradise... Scheduled to do a "PM" on about 18 exterior cameras at a site today. "What lift do you need" asks the shop... "A 35', articulated, self propelled. Get the same unit we always use". I reply... I understand that the rental outfit may not have a 35', but before you substitute...	John D	7	855	May 12, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Anyone insterest in a 1951 MG? (Preview) My brother is handling the affairs of a guy that is being moved out of his house in Wayzata by the sheriff. He had kind of gone off the deep end a few years ago after business issues and a divorce. Anyway there is a 51 MG siting in my brothers shed. Hasn't been driven or licenced since 1968. Think he boug...	jim larson	7	542	May 11, 2011 by jim larson
	Buy another car or not? (Preview) Got a line on a 92 Camaro RS 25th Anniversary Edition. Clean for the most part light surface rust around rear wheel wells and was ditched by the kid who owned it. The front bumper, fender and side ground effects skirt need replacement. Drivers side wheel is tweeked out so it needs suspension work as well...	Dave Seitz	9	760	May 11, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Mutha Nature! (Preview) These not-so-little buggers were falling from the sky about 1/2 hour ago...	John D	3	587	May 10, 2011 by Chris R
	Attn: Derek---Afco Rear Spring Question (Preview) Derek, I'm getting ready to install the rear boxed control arms and rear sway bar, and I want to replace the rear springs at the same time. I'm near Speedway Motors on a biz trip, and thought I might pick up a pair of springs while I was nearby. Question: What rate rear spring do you recommend for my '72 with...	SShink	2	640	May 9, 2011 by SShink
	Anyone talk to Terry Didion lately??? (Preview) I haven't called him this spring, I have to make a point of doing that. Anyone have contact with him lately?	Jon H	6	623	May 9, 2011 by Chris R
	That darn 'Cars Apart' Counter... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Less than 100 days left on the counter!!! And another positive thought.... I heard the winter 'season' has about the same amount of time left. I've got to get on the stick for when the 'big thaw' hits!	SShink	59	2827	May 9, 2011 by bowtie
	Got my posi unit installed today! Good news bad news. (Preview) Finally got my posi unit installed today. When the rear end was apart it was a good news bad news issue. Ring and pinion wer immacculate but both axles had bad scoring from too long a life on the original bearings. Two new axles and a posi unit and back on the road again. Unfortunately when it was on t...	Jon H	10	686	May 9, 2011 by Jon H
	Awfully quiet around here lately... (Preview) I'm guessing the "crunch" is on! I hope to see a large turnout at Anoka!!	John D	15	865	May 8, 2011 by OscarZ
	I can use 3 cars for Dyno Day on May 7th (Preview) The Camaro Club Dyno Day is this Saturday and we are a short a few cars to meet the quota. If there are 3 people who can commit and be there, I've been told by the club pres to have them sign up.	Lost in the 60s	3	576	May 8, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Happy Mother's day (Preview) Even though this club has mostly men participating, thier wifes and significant others are also considered members. Let's wish all of them a Happy Mothers Day from the Northstar Chevelle Club.	bowtie	0	375	May 8, 2011 by bowtie
	Back from the race (Preview) Went down to Iowa Speedway this past weekend for some good old Chump Car racing. It was a 24 hour race. Started at 10:00 am Saturday and ended 11:00 am Sunday (with a one hour break at 6:00pm) It was tough trying to stay awake, but the most fun I have ever had. We ended up 12th out of 30 cars. Our goal was to fini...	Bungy L-76	7	912	May 7, 2011 by Bungy L-76
	Anyone familary with Mallory Hyfire 6 boxes or box issues ? Need help (Preview) Ingnition: Unilite 9000 distributor Mallory Coil Hyfire 6 (685) Mallory Ballast resistor The box power is hooked directly to battery with 10 gauge wire both + & - to connector at box to through wimpy wire box provides. It is hooked up per fig 15 in instruction. http://prestoliteweb.com/Portal...	Bowtieman427	0	549	May 6, 2011 by Bowtieman427
	I guess if you have deep pockets it's possible; Update on Mag style hubcap reconditioning. (Preview) Just heard back from The Finishing Touch regarding the cost of reconditioning polishing, and painting of the rings of the Mag style 65-66 hubcaps. They are able to remove the inner ring, make repairs, reinstall the ring, polish, and paint the black part. On good ones with minor repairs, they just dr...	jim larson	3	392	May 5, 2011 by jim larson
	Cool Detroit Bill Boards (Preview) *Detroit's Chevy Bill boards* *These are actual billboards in Detroit, Michigan put up by GM.* This is definitely cool! NEW CHEVY BILLBOARDS POSTED AROUND DETROIT -- Edited by SShink on Thursday 5th of May 2011 08:04:40...	SShink	6	660	May 5, 2011 by Chris R
	How much for a set of 8 used 7/16 dimple LS6 rods? (Preview) A guy is asking $120 for a set of rods that have been bushed. Good price? Thanks.	jim larson	0	323	May 5, 2011 by jim larson
	Scary thing for my wife-FULL TIME work (Preview) Since I met my wife, she's never worked full time consistantly. By that I mean, maybe she would work a 40 hour week once or twice, then not again for a year (or 2). She's been at Children's Hospital in St Paul since high school and until we had kids, she worked 8 days in 2 weeks. The past 8 years, she's worked 1...	bowtie	1	416	May 3, 2011 by Chris R
	14" Air cleaner drop base for Holley 4150 (Preview) 72 Cehevelle with SS hood. NO I do not want to change the Hood. Have Holley 4150. I am looking at the engine and where the carb sits. I have a 1.3" drop base running a 3" K&N with K&N open filter. I think I need to drop it some more. anyone know where to get a greater drop base maybe 2 "w...	Bowtieman427	0	1617	May 3, 2011 by Bowtieman427
	Do you know your 50's cars? (Preview) Try the identification quiz below. I did pretty well considering they were all more than a decade before my time. My score ended up being 4 wrong (92%). http://www.americantorque.com/game/car-show-50s/	OscarZ	7	932	May 2, 2011 by Chris R
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