Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

Wilky · Wilky

Hello. New to the board, but been following the link about swapping out the steering gear for my 66. My question is this. I've tried for a couple of days to get ahold of Lee Manafacturing to place an order for kit of fittings and rag joint, but the numbers that I have, and on the website seem to have been disc...

hkgmillette · hkgmillette

Bought this car in Feb '11. Had to go to Kansas City, MO to get it. I have the build sheet for it. Car is a 402, 4 speed, 12 bolt posi with 3:31. It was originally Placer Gold, black vinyl top, with a black interior. It is now Midnight Blue Matallic. The original motor blew-up many years ago. But, it ca...

John D · John D

Replaced the dock bench planks and made a new "stuff/beverage" tray (complete with can holders)

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

It appears I have a pretty good leak in my pinion seal. I picked one up and started researching the job. There are some tips and tricks out there but I would rather run and somebody here who has done this. If I can mark it well enough, maybe check the current torque to get the nut back on right where it was woul...

67ss · 67ss

1965 Oldsmobile vista cruiser wagon. In process of being repainted obviously, but this thing is so cool. I think it has about every power option available. Even has the third seat that faces backwards to make faces at the drivers following you. It has a 330 small block with a two speed auto transmissio...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

I believe my TH350 is leaking fluid from the gear change shaft. Is there a seal or something in here? I will be draining the fluid soon to change the pan so look foward to your tips on getting this to seal up as well. I have been having a tough season this year with this car so am currently busting more knuckle...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

Anybody available hear Hopkins that can weld a bung on a tranny pan? I like the temp sensor in the pan so I have the hole drilled and the bung bought just need to weld it on.

John D · John D

At least life's not dull. Picked Sammy up from MSP at 0145. Nearly two hours of flight delays due to the storm, and she started her day at 0400 yesterday... one whupped kiddo when she got here. Get to bed/asleep around 0330, wake up at my usual 0500, go downstairs for the daily "triple S" and SQ...

Jon H · Jon H

Ron wanted some information on my experience on garage floors so I thought I would start a new thread and everyone could contribute their experience and maybe we will find the right solution to old ugly failing concrete floors. Snap together floor. Many of you have seen my detached garage/shop. I hav...

cooz65 · cooz65

This past week has been nothing but car repairs. On my moms van I did rear shocks, front struts, and rotors and pads. I learned really quickly that swapping the coils on struts is a real pain! Even with a spring compressor, you can't get the very top and bottom coils compressed to get it to go over the new st...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

And so it begins. I saw a few pin hol...

SShink · SShink

Since we lost a ton of storage from the move, and the HOA doesn't allow 'outbuildings'... I had to get creative and start some efficient space usage with the new garage. So, I researched the interwebs, checked out some of the MACC club garages last weekend on the club garage tour, and decided to go with...

John D · John D

Ever since I was a kid I always wanted an MG Midget. Something about 'em intrigues me... little tiny micro car that's fun to drive. This isn't a Midget, but a Honda S600. Same thing, itty-bitty car, but with some serious hotrod mods. Take a look:

jim larson · jim larson

Besides the hinges, would anyone need anything else from the doors? Maybe the door locks or windows crank. I think the front 2/3 rds of the outer skin is the same as on a two door hard top. Might someone need patch panel. I could cut the outer skin off and pitch the rest or should I just pitch the whole do...

gearlube · gearlube

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=292262

OscarZ · OscarZ

Dropped my 5 SS wheels off at Dependable Tires in Savage to get blasted, primed and powder coated. Price quote was $30 a wheel. Color options were limited and there wasn't one similar to the stock color. Went with the gloss black. Should be done next week. I took a few pics of two of them prior to headi...

more ambition than brains · more ambition than brains

Robbed my original tube and stick for the Biskwik 454 Conversion. Find myself without one for the Blue Elky. Anybody have a 66 Big Block (Chevelle) tube and stick? Would buy pan and all if required. Karl Six one two three eight four 5-4 seven seven

BB502 · BB502

I'm trying to figure out wheel sizes and tire sizes, and well tire brand also.Here's what has been told to me for best all around road and look.I think 17's have the look i want, tires sizes are some what in the air245 in front and 275 in rear ?? these along with the 8''wide front and 9''rear wheels. The ties...

cooz65 · cooz65

I'm hoping you guys can steer me in the right direction with my Edelbrock. I got the rebuild done, and then in the tuning section, they talk about adjusting the secondaries so they just start to open at 13/32. (See Picture). Alright so I bent the rod so at 13/32 they start to crack open. Then they claim tha...

Back in Black · Back in Black

My 27 year old Craftsman air compressor sprung a pinhole leak in the bottom of the tank a couple weeks ago. That compressor has served me very well. I have used it for just about everything except painting. It's taken a lot of abuse and I haven't been very kind to it but it just keeps running like the En...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

So the machinist lost the ready to go 383 short block my guy was going to put together for me ... long story. Suddenly I have one week and one day to get an engine in there before the first race due to the himming and hawing by the machinist. A 383 showed up on CL: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/pt...

OscarZ · OscarZ

I have a couple driver quality bumpers in the shed that are nicer than the one currently on my car. What do you use for chrome/bumper cleaner? I want to clean one up and swap it onto the front of my car.

Webmaster · Webmaster

This thread was prompted by a suggestion in our April Newsletter. We've all got "stuff"... and some of it is on display in our spaces for a reminder or a nudge that will generate a smile. A trinket or doodad from an event in our lives that is special. Post some pics of it!!

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

I cannot seem to find my home-made spark plug removal tool for our cars with headers. I seem to remember at one point seeing something after-market as well on here but not readily finding it. Please let me know what you have and how well it works. Thanks Guys!

jim larson · jim larson

I had the steel rims for my 66 restored last winter. I ordered some new tires from Diamondback the other day. Are they some tips to not having the paint on the rims damaged during mounting or balancing? Are there options for the wheel weight that would help? I was wondering if you can use those wheel...

John D · John D

When the car is tucked away, I regress to my youth - models. Current build is Tommy Ivo's "Showboat" - a 4 engine/4wd monster he built. It was banned from competition, but did initiate the "exhibition" era of track events! 4 Buick "Nailheads", 2 each coupled end to en...

Tim H · Tim H

My buffer is now repaired and I am finally getting restarted on my 69. My other projects are done so I would like to get it and the 70 done before spring. If by some miracle I do get them done I would like to join the group headed to Kansas in September. We have some friends in Olathe we used to live in Kansas f...

jim larson · jim larson

With to much time on my hands I decided to rebuild my carb and install the correct list # main body on my 66. I ordered some new tires today, so I thought I should start the car and get it running. The good, no fuel leaks and it started on one pump of the foot and a turn of the key. Heres the problem, I couldn't g...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

There isn't much detail on here about replacing that big bulky AC box on the firewall with a standard one. I removed the other AC stuff under the hood last year. I will have the engine out shortly so this would be a good time to rip in to that project. Besides the space issue the box on the interior side gets...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

With a new 383 Stroker going in soon I need to start thinking about the rest of the drive-line. I have the standard 8.2 rear-end in my 72 with an Eaton posi, 3.73 gears nad 26" slicks but are still using the stock axles. I go to all of the bracket races at BIR and run with MDRA so I am concerned that these...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Lee Manafacturing (Preview) Hello. New to the board, but been following the link about swapping out the steering gear for my 66. My question is this. I've tried for a couple of days to get ahold of Lee Manafacturing to place an order for kit of fittings and rag joint, but the numbers that I have, and on the website seem to have been disc...	Wilky	11	1030	Aug 15, 2015 by Wilky
	My 71 SS ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Bought this car in Feb '11. Had to go to Kansas City, MO to get it. I have the build sheet for it. Car is a 402, 4 speed, 12 bolt posi with 3:31. It was originally Placer Gold, black vinyl top, with a black interior. It is now Midnight Blue Matallic. The original motor blew-up many years ago. But, it ca...	hkgmillette	53	4903	Jul 30, 2015 by SShink
	Working with that funny wood stuff (Preview) Replaced the dock bench planks and made a new "stuff/beverage" tray (complete with can holders)	John D	11	1151	Jul 23, 2015 by John D
	Pinion Seal Replacement (Preview) It appears I have a pretty good leak in my pinion seal. I picked one up and started researching the job. There are some tips and tricks out there but I would rather run and somebody here who has done this. If I can mark it well enough, maybe check the current torque to get the nut back on right where it was woul...	4-door Chevelle	1	625	Jul 16, 2015 by jim larson
	Latest project I am working on (Preview) 1965 Oldsmobile vista cruiser wagon. In process of being repainted obviously, but this thing is so cool. I think it has about every power option available. Even has the third seat that faces backwards to make faces at the drivers following you. It has a 330 small block with a two speed auto transmissio...	67ss	3	893	Jul 16, 2015 by BLyke
	Strange tranny leak (Preview) I believe my TH350 is leaking fluid from the gear change shaft. Is there a seal or something in here? I will be draining the fluid soon to change the pan so look foward to your tips on getting this to seal up as well. I have been having a tough season this year with this car so am currently busting more knuckle...	4-door Chevelle	3	1025	Jul 14, 2015 by Dan Williams
	Weld on a bung (Preview) Anybody available hear Hopkins that can weld a bung on a tranny pan? I like the temp sensor in the pan so I have the hole drilled and the bung bought just need to weld it on.	4-door Chevelle	0	669	Jul 14, 2015 by 4-door Chevelle
	It's always something... (Preview) At least life's not dull. Picked Sammy up from MSP at 0145. Nearly two hours of flight delays due to the storm, and she started her day at 0400 yesterday... one whupped kiddo when she got here. Get to bed/asleep around 0330, wake up at my usual 0500, go downstairs for the daily "triple S" and SQ...	John D	6	1205	Jul 13, 2015 by John D
	My experience with garage floor coverings... (Preview) Ron wanted some information on my experience on garage floors so I thought I would start a new thread and everyone could contribute their experience and maybe we will find the right solution to old ugly failing concrete floors. Snap together floor. Many of you have seen my detached garage/shop. I hav...	Jon H	5	1285	Jul 3, 2015 by bowtie
	What I've been up to + gas gauge help (Preview) This past week has been nothing but car repairs. On my moms van I did rear shocks, front struts, and rotors and pads. I learned really quickly that swapping the coils on struts is a real pain! Even with a spring compressor, you can't get the very top and bottom coils compressed to get it to go over the new st...	cooz65	2	1136	Jun 25, 2015 by John D
	'66 back half rebuild ( 1 2 ) (Preview) And so it begins. I saw a few pin hol...	Lost in the 60s	86	4573	Jun 17, 2015 by Lost in the 60s
	Above Garage Door Storage Project (Preview) Since we lost a ton of storage from the move, and the HOA doesn't allow 'outbuildings'... I had to get creative and start some efficient space usage with the new garage. So, I researched the interwebs, checked out some of the MACC club garages last weekend on the club garage tour, and decided to go with...	SShink	8	1345	Jun 13, 2015 by John D
	Wanna Build One of These!! (Preview) Ever since I was a kid I always wanted an MG Midget. Something about 'em intrigues me... little tiny micro car that's fun to drive. This isn't a Midget, but a Honda S600. Same thing, itty-bitty car, but with some serious hotrod mods. Take a look:	John D	1	855	May 30, 2015 by Tony Hoffer
	What should I save from the doors of a 66 4 door hd top? (Preview) Besides the hinges, would anyone need anything else from the doors? Maybe the door locks or windows crank. I think the front 2/3 rds of the outer skin is the same as on a two door hard top. Might someone need patch panel. I could cut the outer skin off and pitch the rest or should I just pitch the whole do...	jim larson	12	1465	May 27, 2015 by Lost in the 60s
	My Bucket List...My Garage Build lots of pics from the very beginning! (Preview) http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=292262	gearlube	6	1070	May 26, 2015 by gearlube
	Wheel Redo (Preview) Dropped my 5 SS wheels off at Dependable Tires in Savage to get blasted, primed and powder coated. Price quote was $30 a wheel. Color options were limited and there wasn't one similar to the stock color. Went with the gloss black. Should be done next week. I took a few pics of two of them prior to headi...	OscarZ	22	2285	May 24, 2015 by Lost in the 60s
	1966 Big Block Dipstick and tube (Preview) Robbed my original tube and stick for the Biskwik 454 Conversion. Find myself without one for the Blue Elky. Anybody have a 66 Big Block (Chevelle) tube and stick? Would buy pan and all if required. Karl Six one two three eight four 5-4 seven seven	more ambition than brains	3	786	May 21, 2015 by more ambition than brains
	tires and wheel sizes (Preview) I'm trying to figure out wheel sizes and tire sizes, and well tire brand also.Here's what has been told to me for best all around road and look.I think 17's have the look i want, tires sizes are some what in the air245 in front and 275 in rear ?? these along with the 8''wide front and 9''rear wheels. The ties...	BB502	37	4502	May 12, 2015 by Lost in the 60s
	Edelbrock Secondaries tuning (Preview) I'm hoping you guys can steer me in the right direction with my Edelbrock. I got the rebuild done, and then in the tuning section, they talk about adjusting the secondaries so they just start to open at 13/32. (See Picture). Alright so I bent the rod so at 13/32 they start to crack open. Then they claim tha...	cooz65	4	1099	May 9, 2015 by Lost in the 60s
	Project Frankencompressor (Preview) My 27 year old Craftsman air compressor sprung a pinhole leak in the bottom of the tank a couple weeks ago. That compressor has served me very well. I have used it for just about everything except painting. It's taken a lot of abuse and I haven't been very kind to it but it just keeps running like the En...	Back in Black	1	1181	May 5, 2015 by John D
	Another engine (Preview) So the machinist lost the ready to go 383 short block my guy was going to put together for me ... long story. Suddenly I have one week and one day to get an engine in there before the first race due to the himming and hawing by the machinist. A 383 showed up on CL: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/pt...	4-door Chevelle	8	1008	Apr 30, 2015 by 4-door Chevelle
	Bumper? (Preview) I have a couple driver quality bumpers in the shed that are nicer than the one currently on my car. What do you use for chrome/bumper cleaner? I want to clean one up and swap it onto the front of my car.	OscarZ	3	678	Apr 29, 2015 by bowtie
	"Man Cave"/Office/Personal Space Memorabilia (Preview) This thread was prompted by a suggestion in our April Newsletter. We've all got "stuff"... and some of it is on display in our spaces for a reminder or a nudge that will generate a smile. A trinket or doodad from an event in our lives that is special. Post some pics of it!!	Webmaster	11	1595	Apr 7, 2015 by Jon H
	Cool Spark Plug Tool (Preview) I cannot seem to find my home-made spark plug removal tool for our cars with headers. I seem to remember at one point seeing something after-market as well on here but not readily finding it. Please let me know what you have and how well it works. Thanks Guys!	4-door Chevelle	2	798	Apr 1, 2015 by Chris R
	Tire mounting and Balancing without damaging my newly painted rims. (Preview) I had the steel rims for my 66 restored last winter. I ordered some new tires from Diamondback the other day. Are they some tips to not having the paint on the rims damaged during mounting or balancing? Are there options for the wheel weight that would help? I was wondering if you can use those wheel...	jim larson	19	2842	Mar 30, 2015 by jim larson
	Winter Dead Time (Preview) When the car is tucked away, I regress to my youth - models. Current build is Tommy Ivo's "Showboat" - a 4 engine/4wd monster he built. It was banned from competition, but did initiate the "exhibition" era of track events! 4 Buick "Nailheads", 2 each coupled end to en...	John D	17	1788	Mar 29, 2015 by dashboard
	Dave I got my buffer working again ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) My buffer is now repaired and I am finally getting restarted on my 69. My other projects are done so I would like to get it and the 70 done before spring. If by some miracle I do get them done I would like to join the group headed to Kansas in September. We have some friends in Olathe we used to live in Kansas f...	Tim H	182	12980	Mar 28, 2015 by Lost in the 60s
	Need Help or Advice on 66 Holley Carb Issues Heres the (Preview) With to much time on my hands I decided to rebuild my carb and install the correct list # main body on my 66. I ordered some new tires today, so I thought I should start the car and get it running. The good, no fuel leaks and it started on one pump of the foot and a turn of the key. Heres the problem, I couldn't g...	jim larson	11	1062	Mar 22, 2015 by jim larson
	AC Delete (Preview) There isn't much detail on here about replacing that big bulky AC box on the firewall with a standard one. I removed the other AC stuff under the hood last year. I will have the engine out shortly so this would be a good time to rip in to that project. Besides the space issue the box on the interior side gets...	4-door Chevelle	3	996	Mar 18, 2015 by 4-door Chevelle
	Axle length? (Preview) With a new 383 Stroker going in soon I need to start thinking about the rest of the drive-line. I have the standard 8.2 rear-end in my 72 with an Eaton posi, 3.73 gears nad 26" slicks but are still using the stock axles. I go to all of the bracket races at BIR and run with MDRA so I am concerned that these...	4-door Chevelle	2	660	Mar 18, 2015 by 4-door Chevelle
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