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4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

Eric Elkin from Kansas did a demo for us at the Bowtie brunch this past January at Karl's. A guy I work with is looking for a local source for metal work like Eric does, any ideas???

jim larson · jim larson

Some issues with a friends 4150 Holley. When we started the car this spring fuel was running in from the secondaries and kind of flooding. Seems that is solved, Gummed up needle and sticky float. While working to get that issue solved, we noticed that the secondaries do not appear to ever open. Sha...

seagrams72 · seagrams72

Got everything ready to go, time to fire it up and take it for a trip around the block. Engine idling great and ready to go, put it in Reverse, nothing, 1, nothing, 2, 3, 4, and still not even an rpm drop on the engine. Jack up the back, check fluids, check shifter cable, swap back to stock servo (upgraded...

Bowtieman427 · Bowtieman427

Hello all, This is my very first posting and was curious if there is any advice out there. I bought a 72 Malibu back in 2004 and it may actually be running this Spring. The engine is in Owatona getting back together. I am going to put in a GV OD and running a TH 400 with 3500 stall 557 BBC. Does anyone have any ex...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

So I noticed my new Chevelle has gauge never goes over 1/4 tank reading. It does go below that so I guess I have to count my blessings. But, being I like an accurate read on my fuel level ( I am funny that way lately) I did some reading on the TC site so here is where I am at: Pulled known good working sending unit...

steve m · steve m

Here is a pic of the new engine going in my chevelle, If 997hp and 810 ft lbs dont work the 250 shot may help. Trying to get car certified for 7.50

SShink · SShink

Got the seat belt pockets installed today. Bryan, they aren't green any more!

Another 'Cars apart' member-Pushrod · SShink

Craig S. (aka Pushrod) has officially joined the 'cars apart' club as we helped get his motor/trans out this a.m. -- Edited by SShink on Friday 31st of December 2010 01:39:35 PM -- Edited by SShink on Friday 31st of December 2010 01:42:12 PM

SShink · SShink

Since it's supposed to rain most of today... I decided to polish up the front bumper I picked up last Fall and R/R the one that's on the Chevelle. It's dented in a couple of places from the factory bumper jack sometime in it's life. The one I picked up is driver quality, but better than what's on it. I'll...

69SSConv · 69SSConv

Tomorrow I am taking the engine for my father/son project to Wheeler's to have it dyno'd. Hoping it will put out at least 300hp. It is 1980 vintage 350 block bored .030, built with: Speed Pro Hypereutectic Pistons w/.180 Dish (to keep compression down for 87 oct, should be 8.75-9:00:1) Vortec Heads (...

Enganeer · Enganeer

I went crazy this last week or so chasing down why my headlights would not work..parking lights, turn lights, brake lights, rear tail lights work but not the headlights and when I did pull the headlight switch to turn on the headlights, my front parking light would not turn on. So after pulling the das...

bowtie · bowtie

I didn't have a lot of time today, but I finally got the driver's seat in. Had to re-trim the carpet some and make some new holes, then mount the brackets. The seats sit higher than my other ones, hope they settle down some, my head just touches the headliner and that's with the seats at their lowest mount...

69SSConv · 69SSConv

Noticed on my first cruises yesterday, and yes had it out today as well, that my left turn signal is not working. Here is a list of what I have verified so far: Left rear turn lamp works (and blinks as supposed to) Dash indicator light does not, light up or blink Front turn signal lamp does not, light up or b...

69SSConv · 69SSConv

Took the car out for several drives today, runs and drives great! Got the springs seated correctly in the control arm pockets, and it lowered the front about 1" and raised the back about 1/2". I am going to leave it for now. Can I be considered out of the CAC club? Jaime Munter saw it today s...

dashboard · dashboard

Got new hood hinges and springs for the Elky. Looks to me there could be several ways to inflict serious body injury while trying to put the springs on. Anyone have any tricks to install the springs in the hinges?

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

This might get long as I want to be clear. I installed dual electric fans from a Ford Windstar last year. I also put in a high output alternator. One expert says run a wire from the alt to the battery and run the fans off the battery (option 1). Another expert says no, that the battery starts the car and the...

SShink · SShink

When I bought this '72 Chevelle, I knew it had a few 'mechanical' issues and that the current setup was not streetable or driver friendly. It had 4.11 gears and a TH400 with the tightest low rpm converter I had ever driven (it chirped the tires going into reverse or drive when parked!). I'm building th...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

So I discovered the rear windows still leaks in my new Chevelle. All I know what to do is caulk it up, maybe from the inside but I know that won't seal 100%. Can anybody maybe help me try to seal this up right? Surprisingly, I have never removed a piece of trim in the 10 or so Chevelles I have owned since 1977 so...

jim larson · jim larson

Well today was the 1st time I drove the car for any significate milage, about 20 miles. Car seemed to prefore well. Deceided to check and adjust the carb and check the timing. It has a original 3419 Holley carb (rebuilt a couple of yrs ago) for the 66 360hp and the original 66 bb distributor with points a...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

Even though she isn't running yet I need to start considering what mufflers I want to use for this year. I ran the Summit cheap turbo mufflers for a while and they were cheap but too quiet. I ran some other off-brand turbo mufflers for a while and again, too quiet. So, the last 2 years I ran a Thrush glasspac...

Tim H · Tim H

A while back I was looking on Craigslist and came across a 454 block. I got the numbers off it from the seller and took off right away to buy it They are 3963512 date code J 28 9. Stamped CR and the next is not completely legible. Unlike on some of the sites state it is a short tower with the date code on the rea...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

I just realized I am going to need a special bracket to mount my AC unit since I have headers. Is there something locally I can get? I was hoping to fire her up tomorrow. Is there a similar unit for the power steering? Thanks Guys!

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

reminded me that the engine mounts/frame perches are different! Too bad I remembered that as I was trying to set the engine down. It looks like the easiest option is to just get new 307 mounts? The frame perches look to be a serious b1tch to get out, I got one bolt out and maybe another one but those bottom 2...

jim larson · jim larson

Got the touch up paint yesterday for the 66 code Regal Red. It seems to be a perfect match. A 3 oz touch up bottle was $12 Plus $9.95 for shipping. Each addition item would have been a addition $1 for shipping. Certainly a lot more than I needed, only needed a couple of dabs for the underside of the hood...

dashboard · dashboard

Yep it's out, a tight squeeze with the one piece filler neck. Was hoping too find a build sheet but no luck. Lots of surface rust that needs to be cleaned up from the axle aft. Need to remove the rear bumper to complete rust clean up. Will drop off the tank tomorrow (6 JAN 11) and while that's bein...

jim larson · jim larson

I had a rusty pitted 12 bolt cover I picked up to go with a spare 12 bolt housing I have that didn't have a cover. I cleaned the paint off and soaked it in muric acid overnight and all the rust is gone. Just wondering how I can recondition it so it pitting on the outside is minimal to the eye. I have allready pr...

jim larson · jim larson

One of the metal spark plug wire stand on my valve cover that is spot welded to the cover on has come off. Is there a good way to re-attached it to the valve cover. Was thinking about JB Weld or an Epoxy Glue. Anyone done this or something else? Whats your recommendation or advice? Thanks, Jim

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

I picked her up today and she sure is nice... -- Edited by 4-door Chevelle on Saturday 26th of March 2011 12:41:12 PM

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

I would like to do it in my garage if possible rather than haul it somewhere. It is the bushings for the ears on top of it and it is out of the car right now. Any ideas on how to do this or offers to come by and help me or is there a portable tool for this?

69SSConv · 69SSConv

Got to drive my Convertible for the first time today, too bad I had to do it without a windshield? Finally got it home today, couple weeks and off to get the interior put in and new top, and hopefully a couple of outings before I have to put it away for the winter.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Metal work in Twin Cities (Preview) Eric Elkin from Kansas did a demo for us at the Bowtie brunch this past January at Karl's. A guy I work with is looking for a local source for metal work like Eric does, any ideas???	4-door Chevelle	2	554	May 18, 2011 by OscarZ
	Need advice/suggestion for a friends Holley Carb (Preview) Some issues with a friends 4150 Holley. When we started the car this spring fuel was running in from the secondaries and kind of flooding. Seems that is solved, Gummed up needle and sticky float. While working to get that issue solved, we noticed that the secondaries do not appear to ever open. Sha...	jim larson	5	647	May 16, 2011 by jim larson
	Transmission Problem (Preview) Got everything ready to go, time to fire it up and take it for a trip around the block. Engine idling great and ready to go, put it in Reverse, nothing, 1, nothing, 2, 3, 4, and still not even an rpm drop on the engine. Jack up the back, check fluids, check shifter cable, swap back to stock servo (upgraded...	seagrams72	20	1226	May 15, 2011 by seagrams72
	72 Chevelle Project hopfully done soon ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello all, This is my very first posting and was curious if there is any advice out there. I bought a 72 Malibu back in 2004 and it may actually be running this Spring. The engine is in Owatona getting back together. I am going to put in a GV OD and running a TH 400 with 3500 stall 557 BBC. Does anyone have any ex...	Bowtieman427	63	7122	May 12, 2011 by Bowtieman427
	Now I am wrestling with the gas gauge (Preview) So I noticed my new Chevelle has gauge never goes over 1/4 tank reading. It does go below that so I guess I have to count my blessings. But, being I like an accurate read on my fuel level ( I am funny that way lately) I did some reading on the TC site so here is where I am at: Pulled known good working sending unit...	4-door Chevelle	1	695	May 10, 2011 by 67ss
	new bullet (Preview) Here is a pic of the new engine going in my chevelle, If 997hp and 810 ft lbs dont work the 250 shot may help. Trying to get car certified for 7.50	steve m	25	1444	May 9, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Look familiar Bryan? (Preview) Got the seat belt pockets installed today. Bryan, they aren't green any more!	SShink	7	940	May 8, 2011 by SShink
	Another 'Cars apart' member-Pushrod ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Craig S. (aka Pushrod) has officially joined the 'cars apart' club as we helped get his motor/trans out this a.m. -- Edited by SShink on Friday 31st of December 2010 01:39:35 PM -- Edited by SShink on Friday 31st of December 2010 01:42:12 PM	SShink	60	4021	May 5, 2011 by SShink
	Rainy day projects (Preview) Since it's supposed to rain most of today... I decided to polish up the front bumper I picked up last Fall and R/R the one that's on the Chevelle. It's dented in a couple of places from the factory bumper jack sometime in it's life. The one I picked up is driver quality, but better than what's on it. I'll...	SShink	21	1043	May 2, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Dyno Day Tomorrow! (Preview) Tomorrow I am taking the engine for my father/son project to Wheeler's to have it dyno'd. Hoping it will put out at least 300hp. It is 1980 vintage 350 block bored .030, built with: Speed Pro Hypereutectic Pistons w/.180 Dish (to keep compression down for 87 oct, should be 8.75-9:00:1) Vortec Heads (...	69SSConv	34	1406	Apr 29, 2011 by 69SSConv
	Sometimes you have to step away. (Preview) I went crazy this last week or so chasing down why my headlights would not work..parking lights, turn lights, brake lights, rear tail lights work but not the headlights and when I did pull the headlight switch to turn on the headlights, my front parking light would not turn on. So after pulling the das...	Enganeer	3	1057	Apr 28, 2011 by SShink
	Got one seat in! (Preview) I didn't have a lot of time today, but I finally got the driver's seat in. Had to re-trim the carpet some and make some new holes, then mount the brackets. The seats sit higher than my other ones, hope they settle down some, my head just touches the headliner and that's with the seats at their lowest mount...	bowtie	12	888	Apr 26, 2011 by bowtie
	Turn Signal Trouble - Troubleshooting advice (Preview) Noticed on my first cruises yesterday, and yes had it out today as well, that my left turn signal is not working. Here is a list of what I have verified so far: Left rear turn lamp works (and blinks as supposed to) Dash indicator light does not, light up or blink Front turn signal lamp does not, light up or b...	69SSConv	13	7723	Apr 26, 2011 by bowtie
	Can I be considered out of the CAC?? (Preview) Took the car out for several drives today, runs and drives great! Got the springs seated correctly in the control arm pockets, and it lowered the front about 1" and raised the back about 1/2". I am going to leave it for now. Can I be considered out of the CAC club? Jaime Munter saw it today s...	69SSConv	13	1044	Apr 26, 2011 by Chris R
	SPRINGS (Preview) Got new hood hinges and springs for the Elky. Looks to me there could be several ways to inflict serious body injury while trying to put the springs on. Anyone have any tricks to install the springs in the hinges?	dashboard	11	1115	Apr 26, 2011 by Scott Parkhurst
	Need quick electrical help please (Preview) This might get long as I want to be clear. I installed dual electric fans from a Ford Windstar last year. I also put in a high output alternator. One expert says run a wire from the alt to the battery and run the fans off the battery (option 1). Another expert says no, that the battery starts the car and the...	4-door Chevelle	22	1466	Apr 23, 2011 by Bowtieman427
	402 BBC Freshen & 200-4R Trans Swap Post ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) (Preview) When I bought this '72 Chevelle, I knew it had a few 'mechanical' issues and that the current setup was not streetable or driver friendly. It had 4.11 gears and a TH400 with the tightest low rpm converter I had ever driven (it chirped the tires going into reverse or drive when parked!). I'm building th...	SShink	223	13167	Apr 23, 2011 by SShink
	Rear Window Leak (Preview) So I discovered the rear windows still leaks in my new Chevelle. All I know what to do is caulk it up, maybe from the inside but I know that won't seal 100%. Can anybody maybe help me try to seal this up right? Surprisingly, I have never removed a piece of trim in the 10 or so Chevelles I have owned since 1977 so...	4-door Chevelle	12	1968	Apr 20, 2011 by 4-door Chevelle
	Timing and carb adjustment (Preview) Well today was the 1st time I drove the car for any significate milage, about 20 miles. Car seemed to prefore well. Deceided to check and adjust the carb and check the timing. It has a original 3419 Holley carb (rebuilt a couple of yrs ago) for the 66 360hp and the original 66 bb distributor with points a...	jim larson	7	772	Apr 10, 2011 by jim larson
	Never ending question machine (Preview) Even though she isn't running yet I need to start considering what mufflers I want to use for this year. I ran the Summit cheap turbo mufflers for a while and they were cheap but too quiet. I ran some other off-brand turbo mufflers for a while and again, too quiet. So, the last 2 years I ran a Thrush glasspac...	4-door Chevelle	18	1261	Apr 9, 2011 by Chris R
	Craigslist find 454 (Preview) A while back I was looking on Craigslist and came across a 454 block. I got the numbers off it from the seller and took off right away to buy it They are 3963512 date code J 28 9. Stamped CR and the next is not completely legible. Unlike on some of the sites state it is a short tower with the date code on the rea...	Tim H	12	1340	Apr 7, 2011 by Chris R
	AC bracket for headers? (Preview) I just realized I am going to need a special bracket to mount my AC unit since I have headers. Is there something locally I can get? I was hoping to fire her up tomorrow. Is there a similar unit for the power steering? Thanks Guys!	4-door Chevelle	7	788	Apr 6, 2011 by 4-door Chevelle
	Putting my 350 in a 307 car (Preview) reminded me that the engine mounts/frame perches are different! Too bad I remembered that as I was trying to set the engine down. It looks like the easiest option is to just get new 307 mounts? The frame perches look to be a serious b1tch to get out, I got one bolt out and maybe another one but those bottom 2...	4-door Chevelle	9	1371	Apr 2, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Option for Paint (Preview) Got the touch up paint yesterday for the 66 code Regal Red. It seems to be a perfect match. A 3 oz touch up bottle was $12 Plus $9.95 for shipping. Each addition item would have been a addition $1 for shipping. Certainly a lot more than I needed, only needed a couple of dabs for the underside of the hood...	jim larson	0	505	Apr 1, 2011 by jim larson
	Fuel Tank Removal (Preview) Yep it's out, a tight squeeze with the one piece filler neck. Was hoping too find a build sheet but no luck. Lots of surface rust that needs to be cleaned up from the axle aft. Need to remove the rear bumper to complete rust clean up. Will drop off the tank tomorrow (6 JAN 11) and while that's bein...	dashboard	35	3029	Mar 30, 2011 by dashboard
	How do I recondition a 12 bolt cover so pitting doesn't show so much? (Preview) I had a rusty pitted 12 bolt cover I picked up to go with a spare 12 bolt housing I have that didn't have a cover. I cleaned the paint off and soaked it in muric acid overnight and all the rust is gone. Just wondering how I can recondition it so it pitting on the outside is minimal to the eye. I have allready pr...	jim larson	4	703	Mar 30, 2011 by jim larson
	How do I reattach metal wire loom stand to valve cover? (Preview) One of the metal spark plug wire stand on my valve cover that is spot welded to the cover on has come off. Is there a good way to re-attached it to the valve cover. Was thinking about JB Weld or an Epoxy Glue. Anyone done this or something else? Whats your recommendation or advice? Thanks, Jim	jim larson	4	1191	Mar 29, 2011 by jim larson
	My New Chevelle (Preview) I picked her up today and she sure is nice... -- Edited by 4-door Chevelle on Saturday 26th of March 2011 12:41:12 PM	4-door Chevelle	10	2182	Mar 28, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Help install bushings in rear-end (Preview) I would like to do it in my garage if possible rather than haul it somewhere. It is the bushings for the ears on top of it and it is out of the car right now. Any ideas on how to do this or offers to come by and help me or is there a portable tool for this?	4-door Chevelle	11	1251	Mar 27, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Back from the Body Shop! (Preview) Got to drive my Convertible for the first time today, too bad I had to do it without a windshield? Finally got it home today, couple weeks and off to get the interior put in and new top, and hopefully a couple of outings before I have to put it away for the winter.	69SSConv	31	1955	Mar 26, 2011 by 69SSConv
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