Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

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...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

Is there any value, other than scrap, for a 1969 4-bolt main block bored .060 over with piston #7 having a hole in the middle, piston might even be cracked and the cylinder wall is scored??? A small nut worked its way in to the cylinder. I have to get rid of it tomorrow. Thoughts!

bowtie · bowtie

For my younger daughter's birthday, I built her a new lofted bed. Easy enough in scope, but I wanted something that could be taken apart, maximize headroom both above and below, and not cost an arm and a leg. 4x4 posts with 2x8s around the perimeter. Those are cross-bolted both ways. The long sides are a...

jim larson · jim larson

Has anyone used their products? Seem like they have an answer for everything. Cast iron, steel, aluminum, even potmetal.

cooz65 · cooz65

Hey guys, I just came across these Rear Quarters for my Elky and it seems like a really good deal. I have never seen rear quarters before, much less at only $100. Are these some chinese knock offs or what exactly does it look like I'd be getting. Unfortunately I just found them, and the sale ends tonight. L...

Chris S · Chris S

I had to run a zip tie around the steering column in a funeral procession this summer to get the four ways to stay on. I have been looking around to find the correct switch assembly which hasn't been easy. Mitch suggested Hinshaw's in North Carolina. I noticed that the upper steering bearing was h...

jim larson · jim larson

AMD or Dynacorn or are there other manufactures? Thanks

Derek69SS · Derek69SS

A guy I know is looking for someone to do a full restoration of his 68 SS396 Chevelle. The car is currently driver-quality and was painted in the early 80s by my uncle Terry for my uncle Lenny who recently sold it to a friend of my uncle Gene. New owner basically wants a full restoration, but doesn't have t...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1005	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	1050	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	908	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	4040	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	1144	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	645	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	1262	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	847	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	2086	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	567	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	4287	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	884	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	960	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	803	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	478	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	1375	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	592	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	2630	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	1561	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	12095	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	822	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	795	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	436	Mar 18, 2015 by 4-door Chevelle
	Blew my engine Saturday (Preview) Is there any value, other than scrap, for a 1969 4-bolt main block bored .060 over with piston #7 having a hole in the middle, piston might even be cracked and the cylinder wall is scored??? A small nut worked its way in to the cylinder. I have to get rid of it tomorrow. Thoughts!	4-door Chevelle	5	871	Mar 15, 2015 by 4-door Chevelle
	Home project (Preview) For my younger daughter's birthday, I built her a new lofted bed. Easy enough in scope, but I wanted something that could be taken apart, maximize headroom both above and below, and not cost an arm and a leg. 4x4 posts with 2x8s around the perimeter. Those are cross-bolted both ways. The long sides are a...	bowtie	4	734	Mar 15, 2015 by 4-door Chevelle
	www.muggyweld.com (Preview) Has anyone used their products? Seem like they have an answer for everything. Cast iron, steel, aluminum, even potmetal.	jim larson	1	451	Mar 5, 2015 by Lost in the 60s
	1965 Elky Rear Quarters (Preview) Hey guys, I just came across these Rear Quarters for my Elky and it seems like a really good deal. I have never seen rear quarters before, much less at only $100. Are these some chinese knock offs or what exactly does it look like I'd be getting. Unfortunately I just found them, and the sale ends tonight. L...	cooz65	5	700	Mar 2, 2015 by Lost in the 60s
	Hazard switch project (Preview) I had to run a zip tie around the steering column in a funeral procession this summer to get the four ways to stay on. I have been looking around to find the correct switch assembly which hasn't been easy. Mitch suggested Hinshaw's in North Carolina. I noticed that the upper steering bearing was h...	Chris S	6	883	Feb 15, 2015 by Lost in the 60s
	Best one piece floor and trunk pans for 1966 Chevelle? (Preview) AMD or Dynacorn or are there other manufactures? Thanks	jim larson	4	611	Feb 13, 2015 by BLyke
	Reputable restoration shop for 68 Chevelle? (Preview) A guy I know is looking for someone to do a full restoration of his 68 SS396 Chevelle. The car is currently driver-quality and was painted in the early 80s by my uncle Terry for my uncle Lenny who recently sold it to a friend of my uncle Gene. New owner basically wants a full restoration, but doesn't have t...	Derek69SS	8	1528	Feb 4, 2015 by jim larson
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