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396 engine build
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Finally getting around to assembling this thing. Here are some specs: 1969 396 block bored 30 over, 1967 215 closed chamber heads with stock valve sizes and minor intake porting. Keith Black small dome pistons that puts compressions at 10.2:1. Lunati voodoo cam 227/233 duration and 542/554 lift...
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Broken Motor Mount
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Guess I came into the parking lot at work a little too hot this morning. Heard a bang but couldn't tell what it was. When I left the shifter almost hit the passenger seat. I will have to look harder for a fan shroud now.
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Chris S
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Anybody free this weekend? Help needed.
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So this year I changed jobs to get into a "safer" line of work. Since I started at the new job I once again tore my rotator cuff and bicep. followed up by having a couple sheets of Melamine fall on my head giving me a concussion. So Monday I have surgery AGAIN and will have my arm in a sling and out of work for 6-1...
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Dave Seitz
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Long rant about Hurst Driveline Conversions and a tremec swap "kit"
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After ogling the Tremec conversions at car shows for the past couple years, I finally decided to pull the trigger on a complete t-56 Magnum kit from Hurst Driveline Conversions this spring. If some of you are considering doing the same, I wanted you to know what you are getting into.I had inquired of...
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Grajmahal
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How to wire HOT lamp in dash to come on
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So, when my electric fan kicks on I want to have my HOT light come on in the dash. Silly I know but I want to know when my fan is actually running. It appears the dash is hot (+) and the temp sensor will provide a ground when it gets up to temp. I think I can use a relay but I can only provide a positive trigger and no...
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4-door Chevelle
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Chris P.-Air Gap Intake Question
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Chris, is this similar to the air gap we put on the vortec heads on the vert 350? Link to Knock Off Intake It looks similar, and is about $100 cheaper then Edelbrock, and yes it's China import so no debates about that from everyone please. I replaced the heater core in the '71 this weekend (not the funnest t...
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SShink
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Chevelle Stanitization 7.0
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The forum seems to be on life support or nearly catatonic, so thought I'd spice it up a bit.  O.k., let the bashing begin... I'll beat you to it and call myself a Chevelle 'flipper', attention deficit disorder, wandering eye, or any other name you want to call me as we sold the vert. Yes, it h...
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SShink
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Cool project
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I have had heat issues with my car since I have owned it only when sitting is traffic, not while driving. It was brought to my attention at Car Craft that the cooling fan sat behind the fan shroud which isn't helping any. For Christmas I received a larger spacer to move the fan into the shroud. Worked re...
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Chris S
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Moving toybox!
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 Another new adventure. Have cars stashed three different places. One I was buying, two rented. Purchased some land out south here (Farmington) Closed today and leased another building. Have a purchase agreement to sell the So. St. Paul location. Will be clearing everything out of Castle R...
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more ambition than brains
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GM sport mirrors.
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It looks like the Astre will be going down to the bodyshop sometime near the end of July.. The doors on the car had the economy chrome sideview mirrors and I would like to switch to the GM sport mirrors I pulled off of the cosworth vega parts car I have.. My question is had anyone ever rebuilt one ? The mirror...
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Tony Hoffer
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Buffer Time
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Finally feeling up to try out a new buffer. This one runs a bit slower than the last one but over 20% more horsepower.
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Tim H
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Looking to hire a someone to help with final assembly
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Greetings All! I am looking to hire someone to come to my house/garage to help me with final assembly of my 69 convertible. I need someone with some experience mainly with bumpers and grille. I am somewhat at a loss and need a third hand with bumpers. I live in St. Anthony Village; one block East of NE M...
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GG 1969 Convert
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1970 SS 4 speed car
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I got the '70 auto off the rack last week and pulled the clip and engine for the "new" one. I installed a new pilot bushing and an used flywheel/clutch assembly from John's old 350. The bell and 4 speed are from my '66. I'm going to use the bell and M20 from John's car in the '66. [IMG]https://i13...
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Lost in the 60s
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"Up Nort" Projects
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Weather's been crappy, but a few occasional breaks of nice. Knocked two jobs off the list that have been on the books for a while ... A solar battery tender/charger for the boat, and a 120 receptacle down near the dock.
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John D
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The 40 Watt gets a new floor
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This is a project/job I've had kicking around for the last 15+ years. The floor in the shop has alway been a HUGE sore-point with me... with the surface failure, it's a total PITA to wash, sweep, use a creeper, anything. Now that the rest of it is finished off nicely, the floor keeps staring at me. With Jon...
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John D
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brake update
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Car apart saga continues.... Quick refresher:swapped master/booster, brakes still suck. hard pedal. small cam, shouldn't be an issue.Swapped in Baer front calipers (off a Cobra)braking still suckedconverted to rear discs off an S-10added new Right Stuff master/booster combo for my applic...
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bowtie
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It started out as a windshield replacement
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I've been worried about the windshield channel on my '66 for some time, and today decided to tackle the cracked windshield and whatever else lurked under the surface. Unfortunately, much was lurking. The glass had been "gooped" in, with both the urethane sealant holding in the glass and about a tu...
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Grajmahal
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Converting to manual brakes
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I have a factory setup with power brakes, disc in front and drums in rear. I want to convert to manual brakes and I am finding I have to order some items on-line as they are not local: Master cylinder, O'Reilly has them but in 1.125 bore size only. After reading some I feel like the 1" bore would be bett...
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4-door Chevelle
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Burnt left turn signal bulb in dash
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I replaced one on a previous Chevelle of mine but for the life of me can't remember how to get that that rail disconnected. It seems to hold in the 3 or so bulbs in that section of they dash? You can pretty much get at it from below but again, I can't see how to get at the bulb?
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4-door Chevelle
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Headlight Upgrade
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No work today so I got to play in the shop. Decided to upgrade the headlight circuit with relays. I made a bracket to hide behind the washer fluid tank and hold the relays. Bummer about projects like this is there is nothing to see when your done! Sorry about the sideways pics, took them before I learned h...
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Chris S
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Boats... The love/hate relationship
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I love having a boat. Towing the kids tubing/skiing, taking a sunset putt-putt with a toddy around the lake, or just a speed run down the length of the lake. I HATE BOATS. It's totally obvious that the designers have NEVER had to work on one, and some things are just completely idiotic.  One of...
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John D
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Round 3 on the '66 SS
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In preparation for pulling the body off the frame, I FINALLY took the time to upgrade the wheels on the rotisserie. I got the pneumatic tire set up from Craig aka Pushrod about 2 or 3 years ago. They roll really smooth right now. I hope they don't squish and roll hard once the weight of the body is on them. I w...
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Lost in the 60s
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Rebuild of 12 bolt and painted with Spray-Max K2
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Well I decided to rebuild my spare 66 12 bolt and put in 307 gears. Turning out a little more costly, since I had the axel tubes checked for straightness and that was $175. When I get done it looks like I will have $600 into the rebuild/paint (no brake parts, drums, lines, or cylinders). I took the posi...
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jim larson
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S10 cab swap restoration
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Hey guys, couple of quick questions to run past you. My DD is a 99 s10, but like all things chevy it is rusting through the floorboards. Drivetrain is sound as can be, same thing with suspension. My buddy also had a 99 S10 but blew the motor up on his. It has been sitting for the last 2 years, and before that he...
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cooz65
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"Little Red Wagon"
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In my continuing theme of building models from my youth, I've taken on another project. Bill "Maverick" Golden's "Little Red Wagon" (There's a neat back-story to this... When I was a little kid, Mom & I would go to our family car dealership on Saturdays for lunch. My Dad wou...
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John D
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Steering Renovation
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I have been helping a friend tighten up the "loose" steering on his 78 Corvette. He mentioned that he is always steering the car, and it didn't seem to track straight. We replaced many worn parts today including all of the tie rod ends, the idler arm, and replaced the front wheel beari...
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Chris S
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1969 Chevelle Power Steering Box - DSE 600
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I am planning to upgrade my standard PS Steering Box to a Detroit Speed Engineering 600 Series. I have upgraded the Pump to a Tuff Stuff Power Steering unit. I have upgraded all the steering components and the box is the last unit. I did not want to go to a Rack and pinion system, the only play I have is in...
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Mark Zappa
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Power Steering Pump Squeals.
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I installed a new steering box from Lares this week and the pump chirps when you hit the stops on each side. It happened on occasion in the past, but now it chirps every time. Is the relief valve in the pump making that noise because it is worn?
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Chris S
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1969 Chevelle SS396 Grill question
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I am finishing a 1969 SS396 L78 Chevelle Convertible. I am changing the grill components out. I have noticed a wide variety of Chevelle SS396 grills pertaining to the raised silver highlights. Some have the grill highlighted, some have the outer extensions highlighted and some have no silver hi...
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Mark Zappa
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Malibu Vert Upholstery Upgrade
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The smoke has finally settled, and I have my car bug back again after the intense 8 month frame off resto on the Malibu 3.5 years ago... so decided this winter to upgrade the upholstery and do a few other things inside the car. The upholstery was all original other than the drivers bucket seat, and was go...
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SShink
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