Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

jim larson · jim larson

http://www.abspowerbrake.com/maincatalog_frameset005.html

bowtie · bowtie

I know Auto City can get Spectra stuff, but a little closer to town, you can try Brake and Equipment Warehouse. I haven't used them in years for stuff since we're usually on a time crunch, but they are a good source for everything brake related including master/booster rebuilds. Very good pricing on pa...

jim larson · jim larson

I ordered a vinyl top from SMS about 4 wks ago, have heard they are notorious slow. But trying to get going on the prep work. I have to re-install the aluminum sail panel moldings since the top was removed the left quarter was replaced and the holes on the right quarter were fill in, not sure with what, wh...

Dave Seitz · Dave Seitz

It is bad enough to hear some of these cars but looking at them they are even worse. How many times have you looked at a car that is right out of PIMP MY RIDE. With so much crap all over the dash it just destroys the look of the car. I saw this install and thought I would share this as one of the best installs yet. ...

bowtie · bowtie

http://www.wimp.com/differentialsteering/

jim larson · jim larson

Looking at possibly putting on a set of redline radials. How accessible are 15x7 gm steel rims? Looking for offsets in the range of of 0.50 to 1.00. I have a set of 14x6 rims; but not as many options regarding tire size. Thanks,

dashboard · dashboard

Interesting demonstration of spray on chrome. Anyone seen this used? I can think of a dozen applications for my own car. http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/segment/restoration-blog/spray-on-chrome/

New member of the herd · Lost in the 60s

I will be going to Colorado in the next week to bring back my new vehicle. Planning to use it as a car hauler. Not a color I would chose to paint it but it will stay Green for some time. The Green seat has GOT to go soon though...

Tim H · Tim H

I looked through the forum and I know I saw a post for getting bumpers plated with the show chrome but I can't find it. Can they still be taken in for a club discount somewhere? I have 4 maybe 6 that need to be refinished. Thanks Tim

jim larson · jim larson

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/pts/2688468711.html

John D · John D

I don't know if this has been done before, but it seems to have worked. I had VW bug level heat coming out of the "Green Mary". A "hold the inlet, compare to the outlet hose" test confirmed that the core was plugged up/blocked - scorching hot in, luke warm out. Changing the heater core on a '94 to '96 B-body i...

jim larson · jim larson

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230694910554?item=230694910554&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:B:SS:MOTORS:1123&vxp=mtr#ht_2989wt_1011

bowtie · bowtie

It's not that I don't like what I have already on the car, but I've been looking for a little while. I liked the stlye on Scott's car a lot until he said they're discontinued. Even looking around at Car Craft, everyone has some sort of Rally or 5 spoke wheel. Searching on Craigslist, I saw some C3 Vette whee...

dashboard · dashboard

My RS 500 has arrived, yuppie, a fifth gear .67 overdrive no more cruising at 2800-3000 RPM. Pulled the M22 during the Vikings game Sunday and installed the RS 500 Monday afternoon, only modification required so far, I had to elongate the bolt holes on the cross member mount pad 3/8 of an inch moving the...

jim larson · jim larson

This is for a 66-67; but well worth it for any vinyl top installation. It appears that it is not necessary to remove the windshields. If so, that would make things easier. Kind of indicates one of the difficult things is to remove the drip rail moldings and re-install them. More photo's in his photob...

Robredy · Robredy

Taking a little break (

) from putting the cars away for the season. How can we accumulate so much crap? It seems like we are cleaning the garage, but inreality we are just moving the crap around.

bowtie · bowtie

anyone? OK, also if anyone has a 8.5"-10" wheel with enough backspacing to tuck a tire up into the wheelwell. Also just need for mocking. With tire would be cool, but not necessary.

jim larson · jim larson

Finaly got around to finishing the repaint. Then raked leaves and took the car for a short ride. 4 caps freshly painted and 1 original cap. And a close up of a repaint.

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

Some of you know about the issues I had at Rock Falls last Sunday. Today I installed the new fuel line with pressure gauge and turned the key on expecting to see sky high pressure. The gauge went to 2 lbs and stayed there and soon after, raw gas was pouring down the intake and on the outside. I was so disgust...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

Thought I'd start a thread on all the work my 66 needs. I had hoped to just do any necessary brake/suspension/steering work it may need to be safe on the road and then drive it for a few years but it is a major case of "ghetto engineering". I did drive it 12 miles when it first got here and decided I...

jim larson · jim larson

Just got though changing the 67 paint scheme to the 66 scheme. If anyone wants any hints or paint recommendations send me a PM. These are some photo's of my test case. Will finish up the job tomorrow.

jim larson · jim larson

http://www.historicvehicle.org/Latest-News/September-2011/2011/09/22/Under-hood-ethanol-classic-car(See the full presentation in the Tech Resources sub-forum in this catagory - John D.) -- Edited by John D on Monday 3rd of October 2011 03:36:...

69SSConv · 69SSConv

Ok guys, need some ideas. Within the last 600 miles on the 396 I have developed a small very iritating oil leak. It is on the passenger side of the motor and appears to be near the fuel pump. After a 10 mile or more drive, I will find a light film on the bottom of the fuel pump, front of lower control arm, center...

SShink · SShink

I'd like to take out the trailer hitch receiver from the attachment on my truck, but... it's rusted in. Any ideas on how to get it out other than a BFH or a welding torch? See attached pic. Oh, and no jokes about taking out the locking pin first. I do know that needs to come out. Doh!

-- Edited by SSh...

SteveS · SteveS

I've finally gotten some pictures of my build together. Back in Jan of 2009 I got a “good deal” on an LS1/4L60E pullout from down by Lincoln Nebraska. After I got it home I found my good deal had been in a hard front end collision which crushed the oil pump and bent the crank. Since I needed a new crank I decid...

Member Discounts · John D

NCC Members - check your email for a valuable coupon. Today Only!

jim larson · jim larson

I made 8 of these at a cost of $15. Two under the Front or Rear wheels give me all the saftey and clearance I want. Two under the frame behind front wheel or in front or rear wheels works great. -- Edited by jim larson on Thursday 15th of September 2011 04:27:41 PM

jim larson · jim larson

He didn't support the pump correctly.

On second try with pump allready cracked and supported properly he did mangage to get the shaft and cast propeller out. So I have that and the correct propeller, backplate, and nuts for a 66 bb. -- Edited by jim larson on Thursday 15th of September 2011...

John D · John D

Step 1 = hang the 2 rear shock absorbers on a jig Step 2 = build the entire friggin' car around them!! Spent most of the afternoon, and up until about 45 mins ago putting new air shocks on the "Green Mary". I really want to find the accountant and/or engineer that decided not to use trap-nuts on the upper sho...

jim larson · jim larson

There is an interested article in the Sept issue of car craft for you guys that are thinking about going back to hydraulic lifter's. Deals with short travel lifter retrofit for hyd lifters.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Disc Brake Set Up for use with Original 14" Rims. (Preview) http://www.abspowerbrake.com/maincatalog_frameset005.html	jim larson	4	375	Dec 21, 2011 by 67ss
	Local source for Spectra brand products (Preview) I know Auto City can get Spectra stuff, but a little closer to town, you can try Brake and Equipment Warehouse. I haven't used them in years for stuff since we're usually on a time crunch, but they are a good source for everything brake related including master/booster rebuilds. Very good pricing on pa...	bowtie	1	356	Dec 21, 2011 by Chris R
	Need Tips on Drilling Holes in Sail Panel Area of 66 to Mount the Moldings (Preview) I ordered a vinyl top from SMS about 4 wks ago, have heard they are notorious slow. But trying to get going on the prep work. I have to re-install the aluminum sail panel moldings since the top was removed the left quarter was replaced and the holes on the right quarter were fill in, not sure with what, wh...	jim larson	24	1517	Dec 18, 2011 by jim larson
	A Stereo install that doesn't suck. (Preview) It is bad enough to hear some of these cars but looking at them they are even worse. How many times have you looked at a car that is right out of PIMP MY RIDE. With so much crap all over the dash it just destroys the look of the car. I saw this install and thought I would share this as one of the best installs yet. ...	Dave Seitz	0	592	Dec 18, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Video simplifying how a differential works (Preview) http://www.wimp.com/differentialsteering/	bowtie	0	333	Dec 17, 2011 by bowtie
	14" OR 15" STEEL RIMS FOR REDLINE RADIALS? (Preview) Looking at possibly putting on a set of redline radials. How accessible are 15x7 gm steel rims? Looking for offsets in the range of of 0.50 to 1.00. I have a set of 14x6 rims; but not as many options regarding tire size. Thanks,	jim larson	11	1261	Dec 14, 2011 by Bungy L-76
	SPRAY ON CHROME (Preview) Interesting demonstration of spray on chrome. Anyone seen this used? I can think of a dozen applications for my own car. http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/segment/restoration-blog/spray-on-chrome/	dashboard	3	458	Dec 13, 2011 by Chris R
	New member of the herd (Preview) I will be going to Colorado in the next week to bring back my new vehicle. Planning to use it as a car hauler. Not a color I would chose to paint it but it will stay Green for some time. The Green seat has GOT to go soon though...	Lost in the 60s	23	805	Dec 9, 2011 by SShink
	Bumpers Chrome Plating (Preview) I looked through the forum and I know I saw a post for getting bumpers plated with the show chrome but I can't find it. Can they still be taken in for a club discount somewhere? I have 4 maybe 6 that need to be refinished. Thanks Tim	Tim H	4	461	Dec 1, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Chris here is a 327 you may be interested in. (Preview) http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/pts/2688468711.html	jim larson	5	511	Nov 30, 2011 by 67ss
	Un-Gunking a plugged heater core (Preview) I don't know if this has been done before, but it seems to have worked. I had VW bug level heat coming out of the "Green Mary". A "hold the inlet, compare to the outlet hose" test confirmed that the core was plugged up/blocked - scorching hot in, luke warm out. Changing the heater core on a '94 to '96 B-body i...	John D	5	2108	Nov 30, 2011 by John D
	Mitch, does your 454 have this kind of potential? (Preview) http://www.ebay.com/itm/230694910554?item=230694910554&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:B:SS:MOTORS:1123&vxp=mtr#ht_2989wt_1011	jim larson	24	1239	Nov 6, 2011 by Bowtieman427
	New wheels (Preview) It's not that I don't like what I have already on the car, but I've been looking for a little while. I liked the stlye on Scott's car a lot until he said they're discontinued. Even looking around at Car Craft, everyone has some sort of Rally or 5 spoke wheel. Searching on Craigslist, I saw some C3 Vette whee...	bowtie	25	1137	Nov 6, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Out with the old ( 1 2 ) (Preview) My RS 500 has arrived, yuppie, a fifth gear .67 overdrive no more cruising at 2800-3000 RPM. Pulled the M22 during the Vikings game Sunday and installed the RS 500 Monday afternoon, only modification required so far, I had to elongate the bolt holes on the cross member mount pad 3/8 of an inch moving the...	dashboard	68	1971	Nov 5, 2011 by bwild70ss396
	Great Article and Photo's for anyone thinking about putting on a Vinyl top (Preview) This is for a 66-67; but well worth it for any vinyl top installation. It appears that it is not necessary to remove the windshields. If so, that would make things easier. Kind of indicates one of the difficult things is to remove the drip rail moldings and re-install them. More photo's in his photob...	jim larson	0	324	Nov 3, 2011 by jim larson
	Hibernation (Preview) Taking a little break () from putting the cars away for the season. How can we accumulate so much crap? It seems like we are cleaning the garage, but inreality we are just moving the crap around.	Robredy	6	430	Nov 1, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Looking for a 295/60R15 tire-even a junk one just for test-fitting (Preview) anyone? OK, also if anyone has a 8.5"-10" wheel with enough backspacing to tuck a tire up into the wheelwell. Also just need for mocking. With tire would be cool, but not necessary.	bowtie	1	624	Oct 27, 2011 by Bungy L-76
	Just Finished Repainting 67 dog dish hubcaps to the 66 paint scheme (Preview) Finaly got around to finishing the repaint. Then raked leaves and took the car for a short ride. 4 caps freshly painted and 1 original cap. And a close up of a repaint.	jim larson	4	5078	Oct 25, 2011 by jim larson
	My carb issue... (Preview) Some of you know about the issues I had at Rock Falls last Sunday. Today I installed the new fuel line with pressure gauge and turned the key on expecting to see sky high pressure. The gauge went to 2 lbs and stayed there and soon after, raw gas was pouring down the intake and on the outside. I was so disgust...	Lost in the 60s	25	1160	Oct 20, 2011 by jim larson
	My 66 "renovation" project ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) (Preview) Thought I'd start a thread on all the work my 66 needs. I had hoped to just do any necessary brake/suspension/steering work it may need to be safe on the road and then drive it for a few years but it is a major case of "ghetto engineering". I did drive it 12 miles when it first got here and decided I...	Lost in the 60s	202	22626	Oct 19, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Painting 66/67 dog dish hubcaps (Preview) Just got though changing the 67 paint scheme to the 66 scheme. If anyone wants any hints or paint recommendations send me a PM. These are some photo's of my test case. Will finish up the job tomorrow.	jim larson	0	401	Oct 11, 2011 by jim larson
	Check out the video on how REALLY BAD ETHANOL is for your car? (Preview) http://www.historicvehicle.org/Latest-News/September-2011/2011/09/22/Under-hood-ethanol-classic-car(See the full presentation in the Tech Resources sub-forum in this catagory - John D.) -- Edited by John D on Monday 3rd of October 2011 03:36:...	jim larson	8	1667	Oct 3, 2011 by jim larson
	Oil leak, need suggestions? (Preview) Ok guys, need some ideas. Within the last 600 miles on the 396 I have developed a small very iritating oil leak. It is on the passenger side of the motor and appears to be near the fuel pump. After a 10 mile or more drive, I will find a light film on the bottom of the fuel pump, front of lower control arm, center...	69SSConv	30	3630	Sep 29, 2011 by dashboard
	How to free up a rusted in trailer hitch receiver? (Preview) I'd like to take out the trailer hitch receiver from the attachment on my truck, but... it's rusted in. Any ideas on how to get it out other than a BFH or a welding torch? See attached pic. Oh, and no jokes about taking out the locking pin first. I do know that needs to come out. Doh! -- Edited by SSh...	SShink	21	10690	Sep 24, 2011 by SShink
	LS1 383 build ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've finally gotten some pictures of my build together. Back in Jan of 2009 I got a “good deal” on an LS1/4L60E pullout from down by Lincoln Nebraska. After I got it home I found my good deal had been in a hard front end collision which crushed the oil pump and bent the crank. Since I needed a new crank I decid...	SteveS	69	8282	Sep 22, 2011 by SteveS
	Member Discounts (Preview) NCC Members - check your email for a valuable coupon. Today Only!	John D	1	455	Sep 17, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Better than Jack Stand or Block for $15 (Preview) I made 8 of these at a cost of $15. Two under the Front or Rear wheels give me all the saftey and clearance I want. Two under the frame behind front wheel or in front or rear wheels works great. -- Edited by jim larson on Thursday 15th of September 2011 04:27:41 PM	jim larson	5	736	Sep 16, 2011 by jim larson
	Don't let this guy rebuild you Water Pump (Preview) He didn't support the pump correctly. On second try with pump allready cracked and supported properly he did mangage to get the shaft and cast propeller out. So I have that and the correct propeller, backplate, and nuts for a 66 bb. -- Edited by jim larson on Thursday 15th of September 2011...	jim larson	7	779	Sep 16, 2011 by jim larson
	How they built 1995 Caprices (Preview) Step 1 = hang the 2 rear shock absorbers on a jig Step 2 = build the entire friggin' car around them!! Spent most of the afternoon, and up until about 45 mins ago putting new air shocks on the "Green Mary". I really want to find the accountant and/or engineer that decided not to use trap-nuts on the upper sho...	John D	2	392	Sep 12, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Article on Hyd Lifter in Sept Car Craft Issue. (Preview) There is an interested article in the Sept issue of car craft for you guys that are thinking about going back to hydraulic lifter's. Deals with short travel lifter retrofit for hyd lifters.	jim larson	2	529	Sep 10, 2011 by jim larson
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