Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

bowtie · bowtie

My wife messaged me today: dryer started squealing and sounds like it is thumping. had an occasional squeal before. She does a little searching, finds a "top 6 things" video. I come home, we pull it out, figure out how to crack it open, and look at the rollers. They look fine. then I see the belt. It's res...

jim larson · jim larson

It’s coming along. Now dealing with the VC, air cleaner, PCV, and Air Vent situation. I plan to run the PCV from the Oil fill tube to the carb as factory. I want to run 66 Chevelle chrome Valve Covers. I want to use a 66 holly air cleaner base with the flame arrestor and vent tube. So I will have to modify o...

1onr67 · 1onr67

Does anyone know of a good place to have a classic car appraised for insurance purposes?

Tim H · Tim H

My 1970 Chevelle it’s just about completed. I am looking for front seat belts a three point type that looks as close as possible to stock. I know they didn’t have the three point without the separate belt on the headliner but I would like to get something. Do you and if you have any recommendations? Thank...

jim larson · jim larson

I did this about 12 years ago, and it is still working fine. I replaced the chevelle worm gear from the 66 box; but I don’t remember if I replaced the pitman shaft from the Jeep into the chevelle box. Anyone know if I have to put in the Jeep pitman shaft. Or if all pitman shafts interchangeable?

jim larson · jim larson

Can this be done? Would like to machine the nose mounting surface from to let’s say 0.100. That’s about what I had to shim only the outer bolt on my starter nose to get the starter teeth to engage the flexplate ring gear. Don’t buy an ATI flexplate.

jim larson · jim larson

Hi everyone. I thought it better to put any questions and progress in one place. It appears I may have installed the HB about 1/32-1/16 to far in as the crank/water pump looks to be about that much in. Wondering if it is advisable to pull out the HB about 1/32 with a puller. Or maybe wait until engine is in...

BLyke · BLyke

Working on the 51 Pontiac Looks like the TH400 may have come from a GMC Truck? Any way is has a electronic pickup for the speedometer, not too compatible with the 1951 speedometer. Looks like with the yellow/white 19 tooth drive a older style speedometer is it really that simple or must the digital driv...

John D · John D

Ok guys... We all know NCC is about Chevelle's (and their derivatives), but an appreciation of all hotrods is a common thread on our board and in our Club. I thought it best to start a new thread to document my roadster build. One thing I've had to do is train myself not to call it a Cobra. That name is owned b...

BLyke · BLyke

It has reached the point where it may be time for me to sell the 1959 Nomad after ~14 years and a lot of fun. Would like to sell it "lock, stock and barrel", including spares, a V-6 set up, and some super rare screens for camping. Suppose it depends on the buyer, but have any of you been successful in such a ful...

SShink · SShink

Thought I'd start a thread here for all the projects on the Heavy Chevy. Yesterday I picked up some jewelry from Denny at Auto City Classics in the form of a cowl induction air cleaner kit and trim for the grill. Before putting the air cleaner on, I took the carb off to see why there were massive amounts of g...

Lost in the 60s · Lost in the 60s

Some of the members know Andrew had a boo-boo with his car last spring/summer and was struggling to get it repaired. I found out about it this past March and in April, took it out of the body shop that didn't have the equipment to repair it and brought it to my place to re-install the engine and trans that th...

ghaasl · ghaasl

Okay, here’s the story. The rear in the Chevelle is starting to vibrate. I’m thinking a bearing is starting to go. Do I rebuild the 10 bolt stocker with a new gear set, bearings, and posi ($575+ for the kit)? Or, do I just bite the bullet and order a 12 bolt with all the goodies for $3,xxx.xx? If I went t...

Jon H · Jon H

My bucket seats were looking pretty ratty lately. The springs and foam had seen there better day leaving me pretty much sitgting on the floor pan. This spring I thought it was time to update them but with no seat covers, etc., available I didn't hold out much hope for getting it done this year. In May I was...

Derek69SS · Derek69SS

Lots planned for this winter. I'll post some progress as I go... Engine and trans are out right now. I was planning to change cam, but something else is in the works that has changed my mind on that... Rear main seal was leaking, and the trans never shifted well, and I thought it needed shims behind the sla...

BLyke · BLyke

I've occasionally had dreams where it turns out some car from years ago is still mine and i just have to pick it up. Today I went with my youngest son to reacquire his 1965 he sold almost 15 years ago. It has been in a barn in Otsego for ~13 years There was also one they did not want to part with that may look sl...

ghaasl · ghaasl

So, the minor bodywork that my car could use is really bugging me. It’s going to need a driver side lower fender patch panel. So, if I do this, should I just repaint the entire car? And, do any of you know someone that does decent, driver quality paint (not looking for a show stopper)? I’m not the great...

jim larson · jim larson

As I was starting to clean the engine bay I noticed all 3 bolts of one of the frame mounts had loose bolts. No idea of how long this had been going on (probably years). I thought the lower hole was just over the bolt diameter. The top two holes are slotted. Are these tightened after the engine is in and...

jim larson · jim larson

When I Dyno the engine last week, there was a small leak, about 5 drops of oil that appeared just below the area where the bottom of the timing cover and the bottom of the oil pan. I think it came from a slow leak coming from the oil pan. Aftermarket oil pan and 76 truck block which I think calls for the thick f...

bowtie · bowtie

Anyone using a different than factory battery hold down? I'm putting in new battery cables (mine are just ugly done), and I want to keep my battery disconnect but I will be using a real switch instead of the basic spin-nut to remove setup. I figure while I'm at it, I might as well do a better battery holde...

jim larson · jim larson

Finally had the opportunity to do the Dyno on the engine. The engine builder and EP of Egan did the work. They were really conscious. Kept increasing the jet size and timing until he was sasistied. Then did a cruise run, etc.

ghaasl · ghaasl

I’m FINALLY going to rebuild the carburetor on my car. It’s been leaking some and tightening the fuel bowl screws hasn’t helped. I’m also going to take the opprotunity to clean the fuel stains off of the intake. A good friend has an ultrasonic cleaner, so I’m going to remove said carb, drive the pick...

jim larson · jim larson

I’ve seen block mounting holes for the transmission broken ,, don’t know why. I want to try 3 block holes and one through the cast iron water neck that goes into the aluminum intake. I am having a friend make special brackets with 2 bolts to the front an rear exhaust manifold holes for when the transmis...

jim larson · jim larson

When I pulled the distributor today I noticed a cast drive gear. Builder said my cam was built with a special cam gear and a cast drive gear was suggested. Lunati cam.

jim larson · jim larson

I would like to use the linkage that was in the car with the TH350. I think this might be the original PG linkage that was modified to fit the TH350. Here are some photos. Might this work as is or have to be modified. Looks like there are a few aftermarket product available.

jim larson · jim larson

Hoping this gets done in a couple off weeks. I want to remove the forward light harness and grill. Does anyone know where one might find the grommets for the harness in the radiator support? Has anyone remove the grill in one piece with the lights housing attached; but left the filler panel in place?...

BLyke · BLyke

Started on my winter work on the 71. Radiator is out nd being checked out for potential repair. new "F41 Package" for the rear is due tomorrow. Confirmed the source of the occasional click/clunk from the rear (complete with Morse code message) -- Edited by BLyke on Thursday 21st of January 2021 02:43...

SShink · SShink

The rear hood bumpers are missing from the Heavy Chevy, so I ordered what I thought were rear bumpers from Soff Seal, but they have nubbins on them and don't fit over the hex top of the stud. I also have extra front hood bumpers thinking they might fit over the hex top of the rear stud, but the opening isn't...

BLyke · BLyke

Wondering if anyone has converter drums to Disk Brakes with 14" Factory rims? Seems there are lots of kits that warn they may not work. if you have done it i would like to know what was used. Planning for next year and the "While I'm at it list" Thanks

Tim H · Tim H

Hi guys it’s been a while. I am nearing the homestretch on finishing my nut and bolt rotisserie restoration on my 1970 Chevelle and I’m looking for some help/advice. I have a 12 bolt posi Axel code CCH series 2 with 2.73 gears in it. I want to upgrade to 3.73 gears so I’m planning to buy a new posi carrier a...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Project: Dryer thump (Preview) My wife messaged me today: dryer started squealing and sounds like it is thumping. had an occasional squeal before. She does a little searching, finds a "top 6 things" video. I come home, we pull it out, figure out how to crack it open, and look at the rollers. They look fine. then I see the belt. It's res...	bowtie	9	475	Jan 14, 2022 by BLyke
	Making my recent SB rebuild look like a 66 L79 (Preview) It’s coming along. Now dealing with the VC, air cleaner, PCV, and Air Vent situation. I plan to run the PCV from the Oil fill tube to the carb as factory. I want to run 66 Chevelle chrome Valve Covers. I want to use a 66 holly air cleaner base with the flame arrestor and vent tube. So I will have to modify o...	jim larson	1	481	Dec 19, 2021 by jim larson
	Classic Car Appraisal (Preview) Does anyone know of a good place to have a classic car appraised for insurance purposes?	1onr67	9	648	Oct 11, 2021 by 1onr67
	Seatbelts (Preview) My 1970 Chevelle it’s just about completed. I am looking for front seat belts a three point type that looks as close as possible to stock. I know they didn’t have the three point without the separate belt on the headliner but I would like to get something. Do you and if you have any recommendations? Thank...	Tim H	13	531	Oct 5, 2021 by bowtie
	Marriage of a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a 66 PS Gear box (Preview) I did this about 12 years ago, and it is still working fine. I replaced the chevelle worm gear from the 66 box; but I don’t remember if I replaced the pitman shaft from the Jeep into the chevelle box. Anyone know if I have to put in the Jeep pitman shaft. Or if all pitman shafts interchangeable?	jim larson	1	499	Sep 27, 2021 by Derek69SS
	Machining starter motor nose? (Preview) Can this be done? Would like to machine the nose mounting surface from to let’s say 0.100. That’s about what I had to shim only the outer bolt on my starter nose to get the starter teeth to engage the flexplate ring gear. Don’t buy an ATI flexplate.	jim larson	2	424	Sep 21, 2021 by jim larson
	Engine & 2004R finish rebuilding & getting ready for install (Preview) Hi everyone. I thought it better to put any questions and progress in one place. It appears I may have installed the HB about 1/32-1/16 to far in as the crank/water pump looks to be about that much in. Wondering if it is advisable to pull out the HB about 1/32 with a puller. Or maybe wait until engine is in...	jim larson	38	1094	Sep 19, 2021 by Bobs_Place
	Help with TH400 Transmission speedometer gears (Preview) Working on the 51 Pontiac Looks like the TH400 may have come from a GMC Truck? Any way is has a electronic pickup for the speedometer, not too compatible with the 1951 speedometer. Looks like with the yellow/white 19 tooth drive a older style speedometer is it really that simple or must the digital driv...	BLyke	10	650	Sep 16, 2021 by BLyke
	Factory Five Mk4 Roadster Build - 40 Watt Garage ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 8 ) (Preview) Ok guys... We all know NCC is about Chevelle's (and their derivatives), but an appreciation of all hotrods is a common thread on our board and in our Club. I thought it best to start a new thread to document my roadster build. One thing I've had to do is train myself not to call it a Cobra. That name is owned b...	John D	362	81830	Sep 12, 2021 by BLyke
	So... When its time to sell your 59 Wagon?? (Preview) It has reached the point where it may be time for me to sell the 1959 Nomad after ~14 years and a lot of fun. Would like to sell it "lock, stock and barrel", including spares, a V-6 set up, and some super rare screens for camping. Suppose it depends on the buyer, but have any of you been successful in such a ful...	BLyke	18	858	Sep 4, 2021 by BLyke
	1971 Heavy Chevy Stanitization ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Thought I'd start a thread here for all the projects on the Heavy Chevy. Yesterday I picked up some jewelry from Denny at Auto City Classics in the form of a cowl induction air cleaner kit and trim for the grill. Before putting the air cleaner on, I took the carb off to see why there were massive amounts of g...	SShink	117	4342	Aug 30, 2021 by SShink
	Andrew's Chevelle (Preview) Some of the members know Andrew had a boo-boo with his car last spring/summer and was struggling to get it repaired. I found out about it this past March and in April, took it out of the body shop that didn't have the equipment to repair it and brought it to my place to re-install the engine and trans that th...	Lost in the 60s	32	1097	Aug 24, 2021 by Lost in the 60s
	Batting around ideas…. (Preview) Okay, here’s the story. The rear in the Chevelle is starting to vibrate. I’m thinking a bearing is starting to go. Do I rebuild the 10 bolt stocker with a new gear set, bearings, and posi ($575+ for the kit)? Or, do I just bite the bullet and order a 12 bolt with all the goodies for $3,xxx.xx? If I went t...	ghaasl	8	646	Aug 18, 2021 by ghaasl
	Out of CAC club (Preview) My bucket seats were looking pretty ratty lately. The springs and foam had seen there better day leaving me pretty much sitgting on the floor pan. This spring I thought it was time to update them but with no seat covers, etc., available I didn't hold out much hope for getting it done this year. In May I was...	Jon H	8	689	Aug 2, 2021 by BLyke
	Winter upgrades for 2021 season (Preview) Lots planned for this winter. I'll post some progress as I go... Engine and trans are out right now. I was planning to change cam, but something else is in the works that has changed my mind on that... Rear main seal was leaking, and the trans never shifted well, and I thought it needed shims behind the sla...	Derek69SS	26	967	Jul 27, 2021 by Larry Lucast
	1965 Tempest 2021 - Need Help getting it running (Preview) I've occasionally had dreams where it turns out some car from years ago is still mine and i just have to pick it up. Today I went with my youngest son to reacquire his 1965 he sold almost 15 years ago. It has been in a barn in Otsego for ~13 years There was also one they did not want to part with that may look sl...	BLyke	13	1748	Jul 14, 2021 by more ambition than brains
	Potential project, nothing major. Just looking for advice. (Preview) So, the minor bodywork that my car could use is really bugging me. It’s going to need a driver side lower fender patch panel. So, if I do this, should I just repaint the entire car? And, do any of you know someone that does decent, driver quality paint (not looking for a show stopper)? I’m not the great...	ghaasl	5	648	Jul 5, 2021 by ghaasl
	How to best access Frame Mounts for the engine? (Preview) As I was starting to clean the engine bay I noticed all 3 bolts of one of the frame mounts had loose bolts. No idea of how long this had been going on (probably years). I thought the lower hole was just over the bolt diameter. The top two holes are slotted. Are these tightened after the engine is in and...	jim larson	1	397	Jun 19, 2021 by Lost in the 60s
	What do I do? Trying to fix oil leak (Preview) When I Dyno the engine last week, there was a small leak, about 5 drops of oil that appeared just below the area where the bottom of the timing cover and the bottom of the oil pan. I think it came from a slow leak coming from the oil pan. Aftermarket oil pan and 76 truck block which I think calls for the thick f...	jim larson	5	598	Jun 4, 2021 by jim larson
	battery hold down (Preview) Anyone using a different than factory battery hold down? I'm putting in new battery cables (mine are just ugly done), and I want to keep my battery disconnect but I will be using a real switch instead of the basic spin-nut to remove setup. I figure while I'm at it, I might as well do a better battery holde...	bowtie	0	448	May 25, 2021 by bowtie
	Engined Dyno today (Preview) Finally had the opportunity to do the Dyno on the engine. The engine builder and EP of Egan did the work. They were really conscious. Kept increasing the jet size and timing until he was sasistied. Then did a cruise run, etc.	jim larson	13	836	May 17, 2021 by jim larson
	Carb rebuild (Preview) I’m FINALLY going to rebuild the carburetor on my car. It’s been leaking some and tightening the fuel bowl screws hasn’t helped. I’m also going to take the opprotunity to clean the fuel stains off of the intake. A good friend has an ultrasonic cleaner, so I’m going to remove said carb, drive the pick...	ghaasl	4	376	May 16, 2021 by ghaasl
	Wii I break anything trying to lift the engine this way? (Preview) I’ve seen block mounting holes for the transmission broken ,, don’t know why. I want to try 3 block holes and one through the cast iron water neck that goes into the aluminum intake. I am having a friend make special brackets with 2 bolts to the front an rear exhaust manifold holes for when the transmis...	jim larson	9	584	May 14, 2021 by SShink
	Bronze distributor drive gears for all hyd roller cams? (Preview) When I pulled the distributor today I noticed a cast drive gear. Builder said my cam was built with a special cam gear and a cast drive gear was suggested. Lunati cam.	jim larson	0	453	May 13, 2021 by jim larson
	Shift linkage for 66 column PG to a 1986 2004R Trans (Preview) I would like to use the linkage that was in the car with the TH350. I think this might be the original PG linkage that was modified to fit the TH350. Here are some photos. Might this work as is or have to be modified. Looks like there are a few aftermarket product available.	jim larson	7	588	May 6, 2021 by jim larson
	Starting to clean up engine bay for paint need to know how to remove grill in one piece. (Preview) Hoping this gets done in a couple off weeks. I want to remove the forward light harness and grill. Does anyone know where one might find the grommets for the harness in the radiator support? Has anyone remove the grill in one piece with the lights housing attached; but left the filler panel in place?...	jim larson	3	679	Apr 24, 2021 by more ambition than brains
	2021, brief journey into the CAC ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Started on my winter work on the 71. Radiator is out nd being checked out for potential repair. new "F41 Package" for the rear is due tomorrow. Confirmed the source of the occasional click/clunk from the rear (complete with Morse code message) -- Edited by BLyke on Thursday 21st of January 2021 02:43...	BLyke	89	2371	Apr 23, 2021 by BLyke
	Rear 68-72 hood bumper pics please (Preview) The rear hood bumpers are missing from the Heavy Chevy, so I ordered what I thought were rear bumpers from Soff Seal, but they have nubbins on them and don't fit over the hex top of the stud. I also have extra front hood bumpers thinking they might fit over the hex top of the rear stud, but the opening isn't...	SShink	6	497	Apr 14, 2021 by Bobs_Place
	Disk Brakes with 14" Factory rims? (Preview) Wondering if anyone has converter drums to Disk Brakes with 14" Factory rims? Seems there are lots of kits that warn they may not work. if you have done it i would like to know what was used. Planning for next year and the "While I'm at it list" Thanks	BLyke	8	581	Apr 7, 2021 by BLyke
	Posi help (Preview) Hi guys it’s been a while. I am nearing the homestretch on finishing my nut and bolt rotisserie restoration on my 1970 Chevelle and I’m looking for some help/advice. I have a 12 bolt posi Axel code CCH series 2 with 2.73 gears in it. I want to upgrade to 3.73 gears so I’m planning to buy a new posi carrier a...	Tim H	9	607	Apr 7, 2021 by Lost in the 60s
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