Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

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.

jim larson · jim larson

I hava pint of Acrylic Enamel paint from Napa for my car. How do I make a couple of bottles of touch up paint. Also though about using one of those Preval spray kit to spray paint a couple of rims. Has anyone done this? Thanks.

jim larson · jim larson

Just finished re-painted the underside of the hood. I will leave this the the body shop the next time. Ready for spring and Turkey hunting. Will need to do some fine turning regarding the timing, distributor, and carb. And of course a spring cleaning.

Enganeer · Enganeer

I will be heading to my favorite place to escape and pick up some stuff for my never ending scrounging and wondering if anyone else is interested?

jim larson · jim larson

Would like to remove most of the sticky/gooey Weld-On stuff from the underside of my hood where it was used to hold the hood insulation in place. Is there a remover that I can use or do I just try to remove most of it with lacqure thinner? Thanks.

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

My new 72 Chevelle is Silver. My old one is Mulsanne Blue. Both are stock original colors. I am going to have my new one painted. I could go with the original color to make it easy. I could paint it the same as my old Chevelle as I love the color but want this new one to be different. I have a connection to get PPG...

jim larson · jim larson

Just got back from FL to snow and cold. Since I removed my hood to remove my engine this winter. I decided to paint the underside. In looking at the hood louvers a couple of the studs were broken off. Is there any way to repair these? Also, It looks as if there is some damage on the hood underside to one of...

seagrams72 · seagrams72

I am looking at getting a new set of wheels and tires for my car this year. Spending days worth of time searching in the last few months I have narrowed it down to a few, but am pricing tires before I buy. I can fit a fairly big tire on an 8" wide rim so I am planning on sticking with that width on all four. I...

bowtie · bowtie

Yeah, simple process right??? Looking through a catalog while wasting a little time at lunch, I noticed they sell a piece that goes between the back seat and the trunk structure. It's cheap enough but shipping is a killer. Essentially, it's a fiberboard piece with some jute backing. Since I'm not a st...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

Since I have the engine up on the hoist I figure I should take care of that little leak at the bottom of my timing chain cover. I am nervous about loosening up the oil pan but I know it is necessary to drop it down a bit. I hope it seals back up. What are your little tricks to get this to seal up. I know I have read p...

Dave Seitz · Dave Seitz

So I had picked up an engine dolly from Northern Tool. Just a crap unit that the engine sits on the balancer and pan. Picked up an engine crate from 67SS aka Chris to drop the engine in it and guess what. The new Moroso oil pan with the extra capacity will not fit in the crate without damage to the pan. So I s...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

I didn't expect to find this when I pulled the engine and tranny today. You can see the hairline fracture just above my finger nail scratch in the middle. -- Edited by 4-door Chevelle on Sunday 6th of March 2011 09:59:51 PM

bowtie · bowtie

One of the guys I work with shot himself in the career last week. He was working 2 jobs for us as partsman/storeroom person and 2nd one as a building maintenance person which paid a little more (was for his dad), so he asked for a promotion to full counterman about 2 months ago. They OK'd it and said they wo...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

Call me crazy (again) but I want to put cutouts on my new Chevelle. Why don't they make it so it just bolts right up to the 3" header collector? They are all weld or slip on for some reason. Anyway, It makes sense to me to get the 3" version since I am seeking as much air flow as possible. I think I ma...

gearlube · gearlube

Camaro...Not Chevelle. But hey a car is a car. A project a project. Camaro has been at the body shop almost a week now. There was a small delay in that the right rear quarter could not be saved so I had to get new sheet metal quick! Working on the engine and the parts restorations... And now to the Man Cav...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

I currently have 235/60 15's on 15x8" wheels on the front. These are the old school 5-hole cast rims. I do have some rubbing on the inner fender on hard turns with a bounce. Unknown backspacing. Wheels haev seen better days. On the rear are 255/70 15's on 15x8.5" wheels. These are the old scho...

bowtie · bowtie

how does a lower 1/4 glass roller come off? I see it's threaded but the darn stud piece broke off after 2 twists. It has 2 larger washer type "insulators" sammiching the glass, one looks like it might be a spanning nut type, is that right?

bowtie · bowtie

bear with my typing, I have a bout 1/2 a bottle of Appleton Estate in me.... POR-15 is done. Ran out, had to make a trip to Welle Auto to get more. Sampler pack is $19.99 and enough to do what I needed plus plenty for the trunk I suspect. I also cleaned all the interior panles except the seats using my favorite...

BLUESS · BLUESS

First I would like to say hi to everyone, I just joined the club a couple weeks ago. I've got a 67SS that I have owned for 36 years, but my question is on a Pontiac 400. I'm changing the .488 lift Summit cam for a.542 lift Lunati. Both cams were laying on the bench and I thought something didn't look right....

69SSConv · 69SSConv

For my recent acquisition of the Vortec heads from Brian and the rebuild I am doing for the Camaro engine. This is a 350 bored .030, Lunati Voodoo Cam, Camshaft, Hydraulic Flat Tappet, Advertised Duration 256/262, Lift .454/.468. What spark plugs do I use?

69SSConv · 69SSConv

All, My guy that help me replace the front upper and lower control arm bushings on my Chevelle, just left on vaction for a month down south. Anyone know where I might go up here on the north side to have them replaced? I have the replacement bushings, but do not have a press or I would do them myself? This i...

69SSConv · 69SSConv

Not sure if I shoud paint the gearbox? Do I paint it the frame color (Chassis Black) or something else? Suggestions?

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

F70-14 snow tires complete with rusty lug nuts!

Bowtieman427 · Bowtieman427

Will be reming a stock 12 bolt in 72 Chevelle and replacing wih aftermarket. What is the best procedure an order to remove and reinstall ? thanks in advance.

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

So, I am considering adding a console to my car. I may make one out of wood like I did 33 years ago in my first Chevelle that had 12 switches, 9 lights, cassette tape slots, B&M Star Shifter and room for junk. However ... I may be more conservative this time with just a few switches and indicator lights a...

4-door Chevelle · 4-door Chevelle

So my new '72 has stereo speaker holes in the dash (AC car). Thus far I have read they are 3.5" or they could be 4x6 (I don't have access to the car right now). I want to get some decent replacement speakers for these. I don't want to cut up the rear to put 6x9's in this car but I will be putting a decent am...

jim larson · jim larson

Well, I deceided to go ahead and fix all the leaks and do a general housecleaning. Along with pulling the heads to determine static and dynamic CR. Here are the first photo's

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	1258	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	2275	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	1329	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	2034	Mar 26, 2011 by 69SSConv
	Can I make my own bottle touch-up-paint? And Spray Paint (Preview) I hava pint of Acrylic Enamel paint from Napa for my car. How do I make a couple of bottles of touch up paint. Also though about using one of those Preval spray kit to spray paint a couple of rims. Has anyone done this? Thanks.	jim larson	8	1205	Mar 26, 2011 by 4-door Chevelle
	4 bolts to install the hood and I am ready for spring. (Preview) Just finished re-painted the underside of the hood. I will leave this the the body shop the next time. Ready for spring and Turkey hunting. Will need to do some fine turning regarding the timing, distributor, and carb. And of course a spring cleaning.	jim larson	3	630	Mar 23, 2011 by MHAYEN
	Anyone for U-pull East Bethal tomorrow? (Preview) I will be heading to my favorite place to escape and pick up some stuff for my never ending scrounging and wondering if anyone else is interested?	Enganeer	4	1008	Mar 23, 2011 by bowtie
	How do I remove this sticky/gooey Weld-On Stuff? (Preview) Would like to remove most of the sticky/gooey Weld-On stuff from the underside of my hood where it was used to hold the hood insulation in place. Is there a remover that I can use or do I just try to remove most of it with lacqure thinner? Thanks.	jim larson	4	915	Mar 21, 2011 by Lost in the 60s
	Picking a paint color ( 1 2 ) (Preview) My new 72 Chevelle is Silver. My old one is Mulsanne Blue. Both are stock original colors. I am going to have my new one painted. I could go with the original color to make it easy. I could paint it the same as my old Chevelle as I love the color but want this new one to be different. I have a connection to get PPG...	4-door Chevelle	65	9934	Mar 18, 2011 by 4-door Chevelle
	Is Stud Repair Possible on 66 BB Hood Louvers and what should I do to this mounting Area? (Preview) Just got back from FL to snow and cold. Since I removed my hood to remove my engine this winter. I decided to paint the underside. In looking at the hood louvers a couple of the studs were broken off. Is there any way to repair these? Also, It looks as if there is some damage on the hood underside to one of...	jim larson	7	1732	Mar 17, 2011 by John D
	Advice on wheel and tire choices (Preview) I am looking at getting a new set of wheels and tires for my car this year. Spending days worth of time searching in the last few months I have narrowed it down to a few, but am pricing tires before I buy. I can fit a fairly big tire on an 8" wide rim so I am planning on sticking with that width on all four. I...	seagrams72	7	1328	Mar 16, 2011 by seagrams72
	Time to clean the back seats!!! It's ready. (Preview) Yeah, simple process right??? Looking through a catalog while wasting a little time at lunch, I noticed they sell a piece that goes between the back seat and the trunk structure. It's cheap enough but shipping is a killer. Essentially, it's a fiberboard piece with some jute backing. Since I'm not a st...	bowtie	9	1598	Mar 15, 2011 by bowtie
	Sealing timing chain cover (Preview) Since I have the engine up on the hoist I figure I should take care of that little leak at the bottom of my timing chain cover. I am nervous about loosening up the oil pan but I know it is necessary to drop it down a bit. I hope it seals back up. What are your little tricks to get this to seal up. I know I have read p...	4-door Chevelle	5	1554	Mar 15, 2011 by 4-door Chevelle
	Just not catching a break (Preview) So I had picked up an engine dolly from Northern Tool. Just a crap unit that the engine sits on the balancer and pan. Picked up an engine crate from 67SS aka Chris to drop the engine in it and guess what. The new Moroso oil pan with the extra capacity will not fit in the crate without damage to the pan. So I s...	Dave Seitz	12	1335	Mar 12, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	Cracked Tranny Housing (Preview) I didn't expect to find this when I pulled the engine and tranny today. You can see the hairline fracture just above my finger nail scratch in the middle. -- Edited by 4-door Chevelle on Sunday 6th of March 2011 09:59:51 PM	4-door Chevelle	11	1358	Mar 9, 2011 by Bowtieman427
	Project put on hold for a little bit-working overtime (Preview) One of the guys I work with shot himself in the career last week. He was working 2 jobs for us as partsman/storeroom person and 2nd one as a building maintenance person which paid a little more (was for his dad), so he asked for a promotion to full counterman about 2 months ago. They OK'd it and said they wo...	bowtie	10	1505	Mar 7, 2011 by bowtie
	Exhaust Cutouts (Preview) Call me crazy (again) but I want to put cutouts on my new Chevelle. Why don't they make it so it just bolts right up to the 3" header collector? They are all weld or slip on for some reason. Anyway, It makes sense to me to get the 3" version since I am seeking as much air flow as possible. I think I ma...	4-door Chevelle	7	1430	Mar 6, 2011 by RICKS70SS
	My 70 Project (Preview) Camaro...Not Chevelle. But hey a car is a car. A project a project. Camaro has been at the body shop almost a week now. There was a small delay in that the right rear quarter could not be saved so I had to get new sheet metal quick! Working on the engine and the parts restorations... And now to the Man Cav...	gearlube	8	1708	Mar 1, 2011 by gearlube
	Wheel Question (Preview) I currently have 235/60 15's on 15x8" wheels on the front. These are the old school 5-hole cast rims. I do have some rubbing on the inner fender on hard turns with a bounce. Unknown backspacing. Wheels haev seen better days. On the rear are 255/70 15's on 15x8.5" wheels. These are the old scho...	4-door Chevelle	43	8998	Mar 1, 2011 by 4-door Chevelle
	1/4 glass roller removal/install (Preview) how does a lower 1/4 glass roller come off? I see it's threaded but the darn stud piece broke off after 2 twists. It has 2 larger washer type "insulators" sammiching the glass, one looks like it might be a spanning nut type, is that right?	bowtie	7	1356	Feb 27, 2011 by bowtie
	Interior is ready (Preview) bear with my typing, I have a bout 1/2 a bottle of Appleton Estate in me.... POR-15 is done. Ran out, had to make a trip to Welle Auto to get more. Sampler pack is $19.99 and enough to do what I needed plus plenty for the trunk I suspect. I also cleaned all the interior panles except the seats using my favorite...	bowtie	13	1340	Feb 27, 2011 by bowtie
	camshaft question (Preview) First I would like to say hi to everyone, I just joined the club a couple weeks ago. I've got a 67SS that I have owned for 36 years, but my question is on a Pontiac 400. I'm changing the .488 lift Summit cam for a.542 lift Lunati. Both cams were laying on the bench and I thought something didn't look right....	BLUESS	20	1399	Feb 26, 2011 by Dave Seitz
	What spark plugs do I use? (Preview) For my recent acquisition of the Vortec heads from Brian and the rebuild I am doing for the Camaro engine. This is a 350 bored .030, Lunati Voodoo Cam, Camshaft, Hydraulic Flat Tappet, Advertised Duration 256/262, Lift .454/.468. What spark plugs do I use?	69SSConv	6	1100	Feb 25, 2011 by Enganeer
	Where can I get front control arm bushings replaced? (Preview) All, My guy that help me replace the front upper and lower control arm bushings on my Chevelle, just left on vaction for a month down south. Anyone know where I might go up here on the north side to have them replaced? I have the replacement bushings, but do not have a press or I would do them myself? This i...	69SSConv	8	1173	Feb 24, 2011 by John D
	Paint the Steering Gearbox? (Preview) Not sure if I shoud paint the gearbox? Do I paint it the frame color (Chassis Black) or something else? Suggestions?	69SSConv	6	1420	Feb 22, 2011 by Chris R
	Period Specific and Seasonal Adjusted... (Preview) F70-14 snow tires complete with rusty lug nuts!	4-door Chevelle	2	1034	Feb 20, 2011 by SShink
	Rearend swap procedure & order ? (Preview) Will be reming a stock 12 bolt in 72 Chevelle and replacing wih aftermarket. What is the best procedure an order to remove and reinstall ? thanks in advance.	Bowtieman427	8	1357	Feb 19, 2011 by John D
	Adding a console (Preview) So, I am considering adding a console to my car. I may make one out of wood like I did 33 years ago in my first Chevelle that had 12 switches, 9 lights, cassette tape slots, B&M Star Shifter and room for junk. However ... I may be more conservative this time with just a few switches and indicator lights a...	4-door Chevelle	1	809	Feb 17, 2011 by Chris R
	Speakers in the dash (Preview) So my new '72 has stereo speaker holes in the dash (AC car). Thus far I have read they are 3.5" or they could be 4x6 (I don't have access to the car right now). I want to get some decent replacement speakers for these. I don't want to cut up the rear to put 6x9's in this car but I will be putting a decent am...	4-door Chevelle	1	1036	Feb 16, 2011 by seagrams72
	This should keep me busy, just pulled the engine today (Preview) Well, I deceided to go ahead and fix all the leaks and do a general housecleaning. Along with pulling the heads to determine static and dynamic CR. Here are the first photo's	jim larson	23	3123	Feb 13, 2011 by Derek69SS
«First < 1 … 22 23 24 25 26 > Last» \| Page of 26 sorted by