What Did You Do To Your Chevelle Today

[flash]

I put a spacer between the carb (Edelbrock) and intake due to it flooding sfter start up and smoking .Its been like this ever since we put the new motor in ,hard to crank after sitting for a few minutes and the smell of raw gas out the exhaust .This spacer for whatever reason fixed the problem .

[Krille]

Changed oil to 20w-50. 5 psi at 650rpm when hot anyway....

[Derek69SS]

Nothing yet.

But I just finished re-wooding the coilbox in my Model T. :) I'm just about to ready to head out the door, taking the kids for a ride to Grandma's house in it.

When I get there, I plan to fix the leaky valve-stem on the '66 Malibu wagon.

[Derek69SS]

I put a spacer between the carb (Edelbrock) and intake due to it flooding sfter start up and smoking .Its been like this ever since we put the new motor in ,hard to crank after sitting for a few minutes and the smell of raw gas out the exhaust .This spacer for whatever reason fixed the problem .

I believe it's a heat issue with those edelbrocks, a carb spacer with gasket at each end to act as thermal-breaks slows the heat-transfer to the carb, so the carb stays cooler. When you'd shut the car off, the gas would heat up and expand, and dump a bunch of fuel into the intake.

[flash]

Derek ,you described it perfectly .I cant believe how simple of a fix that was .

[70SS396]

I put a spacer between the carb (Edelbrock) and intake due to it flooding sfter start up and smoking .Its been like this ever since we put the new motor in ,hard to crank after sitting for a few minutes and the smell of raw gas out the exhaust .This spacer for whatever reason fixed the problem .

I did the same thing to my newely installed Edelbrock carb. It had a Holley SA 770 which was way too much for my motor so I swapped it out for an Edelbrock 650. Runs a lot better, no pump shot hesitation anymore either. I also leaned out the idle mixture a bit.

I also replaced the lug nuts on my new Centerline wheels. Summit had sent me the open ended lug nuts when I wanted the closed end ones. I got them last week but just got around to installing them today.

[flash]

I had planned on cleaning the El Camino today but its been raining all day not that Im complaining .We really needed the rain although we are having tornado's forming all around us right now and they terrify me.

[Rharp]

I also had to put a spacer under my edelbrock 650.
Put the carb on about 2 weeks ago and whenever it would get hot and turned off it seemed like the heat was boiling the fuel. Then when I fired it back up it would spit and sputter for a while.
Just got back from taking the wife and kid out to lunch to a local burger joint. We went about 50 miles and it ran great. Runs alot stronger then it did with the Rochester quadra jet on it. I think the air up here is too thin for that carb. Could not get it to run right no matter what we tried.

[Ms Grumpy]

I pulled it out and took it for a ride to the gas station. The last time I was out I left it on fumes. The weather was in the 60's and overcast, but boy did the motor love that cool air.

[SS Shaun]

i looked at it :)

[flash]

I did crank mine and moved it forward in the shop a few feet .

[earthquake68]

Body work, rust repair, and today it'll get a little primer. I also have to get the "temporary" engine for it. I'm trading an old Savage 30/30 I haven't fired in 7 years for a complete running 350 with all the accessories still bolted to it. Woo Hoo!

[shadowgray396]

MIne has been on hold for the last 3 weeks. Not much going on with the weather being so nice, to many outside projects need to get completed before winter gets here.

[Krille]

Brought my son from school :banana:
Every ride in the Chevelle make me smile.

[70SS396]

I forgot to mention, I drove it to work on Wednesday, it was the talk of the company. :)

[flash]

When I finish mowing the yard after work Im going to clean out the trunk of the vert so we can pack for our trip to Maine .Then Im going to clean the seat and carpet in my El Camino. My poor Elky has been neglected this summer as we have driven the vert so much ,now its about time to put some miles on her.

[fleming23]

Drove mine to work today for the first time in quite a few months.... Apparently all the delivery drivers have been talking about it all day. All I know is it better not have any dents when I go to leave work this time...

Thought I'd drive it one more time before I go out of town. Once we get back it'll go up on the lift for a transmission swap.

[Ms Grumpy]

Stood outside the garage door and said Rain Rain Go Away ! It has been raining for the past 3 days.

[Ms Grumpy]

Drove mine to work today for the first time in quite a few months.... Apparently all the delivery drivers have been talking about it all day. All I know is it better not have any dents when I go to leave work this time...

Thought I'd drive it one more time before I go out of town. Once we get back it'll go up on the lift for a transmission swap.

This time ? Does that mean that someone did some damage before ?

[flash]

Eric ,show them the pics . Did Darrel and Neal get you taken care of this time ? I know Darrel was waiting on it to come back from the other shop to buff it the last time I was there .

[grandsport]

Once in a while I get a chance to look at the black car.

[flash]

I got the Elky all cleaned inside but she runs terrible from sitting ,need to put in some fresh gas and fresh points and condenser .

[SS Shaun]

i had a dream that i sat in mine..lol

[earthquake68]

We got the primer down on the r/r quarter and deck lid. I'm not really looking forward to stripping the rest of the car. It sucks taking off 4 paint jobs with one of them being Imron.

[68ChevelleSS]

For the past month all I could do was dream about them. Haven't bought any parts yet. Still debating on going to a 700r4 or six speed in the 68.

[Ms Grumpy]

Six speed is more expensive, I like having the overdrive. I guess it depends on what you want to do with the car.

[RBeckman]

Clean it up and waxed it and then tried to straighten my antenna and broke it off, I know have a hole in my fender the night before the biggest car show around here.....oh well

[flash]

Joan let me drive her vert to work today so that I can get it ready to pack tonight. Boy was the ride refreshingly cool this morning with temos in the high 50's .

[fleming23]

This time ? Does that mean that someone did some damage before ?

Yeah, something like that.... This was what my car looked like the last time I drove it to work. Happened right at 5:00 on a Friday as everyone was leaving. It was approximately 40 days before Chevellabration this year.
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/th_DSC_0349.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/?action=view&current=DSC_0349.jpg)http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/th_DSC_0351.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/?action=view&current=DSC_0351.jpg)

Tore it down this far
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/th_100_2413.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/?action=view&current=100_2413.jpg)

And finally back to this point the week of CB11
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/th_100_2488.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/?action=view&current=100_2488.jpg)

Its been in and out of shops since that point and I haven't had much of a chance to drive the car the remainder of the summer.

[fleming23]

Eric ,show them the pics . Did Darrel and Neal get you taken care of this time ? I know Darrel was waiting on it to come back from the other shop to buff it the last time I was there .

Yeah, car is good to go now! Can't wait to get the 2004R in it so I can go on a few road trips once the weather gets nice (or stays like it has been this week).

[shadowgray396]

Yeah, something like that.... This was what my car looked like the last time I drove it to work. Happened right at 5:00 on a Friday as everyone was leaving. It was approximately 40 days before Chevellabration this year.
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/th_DSC_0349.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/?action=view&current=DSC_0349.jpg)http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/th_DSC_0351.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/?action=view&current=DSC_0351.jpg)

Tore it down this far
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/th_100_2413.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/?action=view&current=100_2413.jpg)

And finally back to this point the week of CB11
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/th_100_2488.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1970%20Chevelle/?action=view&current=100_2488.jpg)

Its been in and out of shops since that point and I haven't had much of a chance to drive the car the remainder of the summer.


Very nice looking car.

[flash]

Photo's dont do it justice ,that car is a beauty .

[68ChevelleSS]

Six speed is more expensive, I like having the overdrive. I guess it depends on what you want to do with the car.

I agree with the price. Just trying to get the RPMs down at cruising speed. I'd like to be at about 2000 rpms at 70mph.

[Ms Grumpy]

I agree with the price. Just trying to get the RPMs down at cruising speed. I'd like to be at about 2000 rpms at 70mph.

When I was looking to replace the trans I wanted to be able to have the power and still be able to drive it to shows without the RPM's screaming on the expressway. That is why we went with the 200R4. And I really love it. If I stomp on it, it will squawk the tires in every gear (with my street tires on it). When I get on the expressway I can cruise and get decent gas mileage.

Here is a link to the conversations we had about what trans to go with:
http://chevelleforum.org/showthread.php?t=1290

[68ChevelleSS]

When I was looking to replace the trans I wanted to be able to have the power and still be able to drive it to shows without the RPM's screaming on the expressway. That is why we went with the 200R4. And I really love it. If I stomp on it, it will squawk the tires in every gear (with my street tires on it). When I get on the expressway I can cruise and get decent gas mileage.

Here is a link to the conversations we had about what trans to go with:
http://chevelleforum.org/showthread.php?t=1290

What gears do you have in the rear? and what diameter of tire.

[Ms Grumpy]

We have a 373. The drag radials are 28" tires. The height of the ones on there right now, I am not exactly sure. Here is another link to a post where we were talking about the tires and rims.

http://chevelleforum.org/showthread.php?t=1373

[fleming23]

Well, today a full billet 200-4R from CK Performance was bolted into the car which of course created 50 other issues (well 3 to be exact.) The exhaust no longer fits as the cross-member now interferes with the x-pipe. The driveshaft (previously used in a TH350...) which everyone said would work, needs to be shortened by a couple inches as currently it is jabbed all the way into the transmission and has no room for movement when the suspension is compressed. Lastly, we had a small issue with the lock up switch wiring. Hopefully those will be sorted out tomorrow and the car will be on the road by this weekend.

Also, while the transmission was out I finally had the mini-started from DB electrical swapped out as it has been sitting on my shelf for the better part of a year.

That's all for today :)

[grandsport]

Forest Green was my first choice in colors.Beautiful car.Waving

[fleming23]

Forest Green was my first choice in colors.Beautiful car.Waving

Thanks Gary! I am quite happy with it. I love the Red and Black Chevelles but don't come across as many Forest Greens. It was originally Misty Turquoise but I am partial to the darker colors.

[SS Shaun]

i lend on it today to think about what i need to do to my magnum :) i will do some work to it this weekend for sure

[Ms Grumpy]

I am actually hoping to take it out for a drive today. Yesterday I actually opened the garage door and looked at it.

[70SS396]

For the past few days I've been detailing her up and cleaning all the nooks and crannies. I'm one of those anal virgo types who likes everything clean. LOL

[grandsport]

Going to be nice this Sunday.Will take the black car out for a ride to get everything working and fill the tank up.Then put him
to bed until spring.

[Ms Grumpy]

Going to be nice this Sunday.Will take the black car out for a ride to get everything working and fill the tank up.Then put him
to bed until spring.

Already ???

This Saturday the Michigan Chevelle Club is doing a show. Then on October 8th is the club fall get together. Ending the day with a bonfire.

[fleming23]

Already ???

This Saturday the Michigan Chevelle Club is doing a show. Then on October 8th is the club fall get together. Ending the day with a bonfire.

Going to be nice this Sunday.Will take the black car out for a ride to get everything working and fill the tank up.Then put him
to bed until spring.

I would really hate to live where I could not enjoy the car year round. Definitely seems early to be packing up the car for winter but I don't know that you've had much time to enjoy your car lately anyway Gary.

[flash]

Driving the wheels off of it ,currently in Vermont and heading to Pennsylvania soon.

[Ms Grumpy]

Went to the Romulus Pumpkin Fest and the Car Show hosted by the Michigan Chevelle Club. Chuck always does a great job running his events. It was really nice to see a variety of cars win the top 15 Trophies. I took a lot of pics, and I know I am behind on posting them, but I will get them up soon.

I have been having problems with the starter lately, but I was brave and drove the 40 miles each way, with the hope that my car would treat me well. Especially since this is the first time in a few weeks that I have taken it out. And she did me proud ! It started up right away, then started up after I put gas in her. Did the drive there and when it was time to leave, she started right up again. Yeah !!! Parked her at the end of the driveway, hoping to go to another cruise tonight. And when I went out there after about and hour....guess what....didn't start. At least I was at home. So I let it sit for another hour, and it started right up. I can't wait til we get the new starter in.

[flash]

We continued our journey of driving the wheels off the old gal ,currently in Virginia .

[dencon]

I was coming home from work, yesterday and the wagon started running very rough. I got hole and let it cool down. I had to go to my kids football game. She is in the marching band drum line. I promised her I would be there. So i did not get home till very late. But I jumped onto the wagon. I started to take out the plugs. They were like someone put them in with an impact wrench. I have never changed the plugs, I just got it a month ago. I had to use a breaker bar!!! So when I got to the 7th cyl. plug. I got on it and it SNAPPED!!! Out came the plug, but the plug threads were left in the head. :eek: These a cast iron heads. Not aluminum. Well I was just wrecked after that and went in. Tried to sleep. The next day (Today) was all booked for me. But I got home at 4pm and called my buddy to tell him about it and asked him if he had any Easy-Outs. But I really did not think I could get this out. He told me to soak it down with WD40 and he would be on his way. He got there and in 2 minutes we had it out. Man I thought i was sunk, but thank goodness I have some good friends. :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/lookoutdesign/IMG_1459.jpg

[Rharp]

I been in the garage staring at the engine compartment for 2 hours trying to decide if I should do an air conditioner delete.
I would like to dress up the engine a bit and think it would look better if the air was gone.
Decisions, decisions.
To many decisions.

[Ms Grumpy]

Matt, that was so cool that the plug came out. And yes it is so nice to have good friends that are willing to help you out.

Rich, your decision is my dilemma. I want to put air in, but am not sure how it would look under the hood.

[flash]

I just finished un-packing all the stuff we took with us and the extra stuff that followed us home.

[Rharp]

Rich, your decision is my dilemma. I want to put air in, but am not sure how it would look under the hood.

I think I'm gonna go ahead and do the delete.
To me this car is all about looks, not comfort.

[Ms Grumpy]

I just finished un-packing all the stuff we took with us and the extra stuff that followed us home.

That is always fun, you realize all the goodies you picked up along the way.

[grandsport]

Maureen and I went for a 20 mile ride today,filled up the tank on the way home,then put a coat of wax on him.He is now snug in his covers until April 2012.

[flash]

I now have a couple of weeks to get the vert cleaned up for our trip to Mississippi for Cruisin The Coast .She goes to the bodyshop for an estimate on the bumper replating ordeal tomorrow after the small accident during our trip.

[Ms Grumpy]

I now have a couple of weeks to get the vert cleaned up for our trip to Mississippi for Cruisin The Coast .She goes to the bodyshop for an estimate on the bumper replating ordeal tomorrow after the small accident during our trip.

Soooo.....what happened ?

You know you can't leave me hanging like that.

[Ms Grumpy]

Maureen and I went for a 20 mile ride today,filled up the tank on the way home,then put a coat of wax on him.He is now snug in his covers until April 2012.

WOW...you are not going to do anything to him ALL winter ?

[Ms Grumpy]

By the way...I just walked past the garage with the car in it today. I dropped off the Toyota at the body shop and walked home right past the garage. Besides it was pouring rain so she wasn't coming out today anyway.

[grandsport]

WOW...you are not going to do anything to him ALL winter ?

Not unless I quit my job.Waving

[flash]

Ms Grumpy ,we got tagged by a guy at one of the hotels driving a minivan. He tried to squeeze between the hotel wall and our vert and scratched our rear bumper on the corner .I have not yet decided if Im going to persue repairing it ,I want to try to polish it out first. The guy called me tonight and was very sorry over it but wants me to do what makes it right for us. Whats right might be to polish it up as best I can and let him off free and clear .

[Ms Grumpy]

You are such a nice guy flash. It could have been a lot worse, like grumpy just said, it could have been more than just the bumper. I always tell people, it is the little things that give the car character.

[BillsCamino]

John,
I know of a bumper chrome place here in Atlanta...VERY close to my work.
They've done many Chevelle bumpers for me in the past...reasonably priced too.
Let me know and I can drop it off & pick up for 'ya.:)

[SS Shaun]

ordered my rear bumper brackets :)

[70SS396]

I'm in the process of replacing the dash, dash pad and stereo in mine. I have to pick up a few items from NPD on the way home to finish it off. I should have it done by the weekend, pics to follow of the carnage. My wife about flipped when she saw what was left after I tore everything out.:eek:

[flash]

I didnt even get to look at our Chevelle today ,working after work trying to clean up our rental property that our previous tennants destroyed. I have never smelled anything as bad as what our place smelled like with the rotted food left in the fridge and mold and mildew from a leaky water pipe.

[flash]

I hope to at least open the door today and look at the El Camino and the Chevelle ,but no chance of getting either one out .

[Ms Grumpy]

Why didn't you tell us you had a rental home. 3 bedrooms ? might consider moving. :)

Actually backed my car 1/2 way out of garage so we could get into the rafters.

[68ChevelleSS]

Bought a new wiper motor for the 68 today. Does that count? lol

[flash]

Ms Grumpy ,you would not want to live in my rental house at the moment as Im still trying to get rid of FLEAS .It had a major infestation ,after 2 months of bombing them Im almost ready to start cleaning the place and making repairs .I thought seriously about donating the place to Habitat For Humanity or to the local fire dept to train during burning but thought I would try one more time with it. I fired my management company yesterday after telling them Im tired of redoing my property every year when it becomes vacant .This is the worst Ive ever seen in my 18 years of being a landlord.

[Ms Grumpy]

Since I got the starter fixed on Saturday, I have been dying to go in my car. Tonight I took my son and drove over to my moms (about 20 min away) and took her some beer and a piece of the raspberry torte that I made. I don't know if she was happier to see me and the car or the beer....I think it was the beer. But had fun just being out in the beautiful weather, had to adjust the headlights though. Hadn't really driven in the dark in a while and noticed one shining a little low.

[SS Shaun]

i have the trunk down to bare metal now! going to por it and then splatter paint and then put the bumper on so the rear can look done :)

[flash]

We are driving the wheels off her all week long.

[shadowgray396]

Been more then a month since I have been able to do any work on the car. Hope to get back to it this weekend.

[FlintTony]

I fired mine up today and took a little spin. Felt pretty good.

[Ms Grumpy]

Good for you Tony !!

[Ms Grumpy]

I took mine up to Holly, about a 45 minute drive each way, to a Halloween Car Cruise. It was nice to see Rick and hear about his new lift that he should have pretty soon. Man am I jealous, everyone has a bigger garage than me, but that's no surprise if you ever saw mine. Kids were tuckered, asked if they could sleep on the way home. In the back of my car...you got to be joking....needless to say, they tried. We got home about 9:40, they were asleep by 9:45.

[flash]

We are still cruisin ours with about 7500 other nice rides of all kinds, a lot of which are Chevelles.

[grandsport]

I might sit and talk to mine on Sunday.:p

[SS Shaun]

i checked on the trunk and made sure everything was good and stage 2 will start this weekend

[shadowgray396]

Started the final push to get the engine bay ready for the motor to go in. Need to figure out where the postive battery clip goes that holds the cable by the motor mount area.

[Berg]

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/K5Blazer4speed/1970%20SS396%20Chevelle/70graymotormounts.jpg
This is where mine is located. I don't know if it was ever removed before i got the car but it looks like the mounts have never been off. I hope this helps.

[70SS396]

I'm going to be replacing the carpet, shifter boot/bezel and installing 3 point front seat belts this weekend. If I have the time I also want to replace the plain chrome valve covers and air cleaner top with ones with a red bow tie and black Chevrolet on them.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRO-141-812/?rtype=10

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRO-141-906/?rtype=10

[SS Shaun]

where did you get that 3 point seatbelt from? i was thinking about getting something but i wasnt sure on the safety of it

[70SS396]

where did you get that 3 point seatbelt from? i was thinking about getting something but i wasnt sure on the safety of it

I got them from Retrobelt, I saw an ad for them on chevelletech.

http://www.retrobeltusa.com/

I'll be sure to give some feedback and pics.

[Ms Grumpy]

Is that the same one that is in the Summit Christmas catalog ?

[SS Shaun]

thanks for the link! as far as what i did to the chevelle today i finally got the trunk looking almost stock i ran out of the splatter paint i hope my local stores have more :( if they do i can finish and put it the the way i want it and be done with the rear of my car for now :)

[flash]

I packed all our stuff in the trunk for the return trip home in the morning ,but I did get to drive the Chevelle all day today.

[SS Shaun]

finally the trunk looks like factory! just finished after 5 cans of splatter paint its done! now to let it dry and run the wiring harness to all of the lights and stuff cant wait!

[fleming23]

Dropped mine off at the speedshop for some tuning and managed to squeeze 13 more horsepower out of it on the dyno. Not done but she is putting over 300 to the pavement which isn't bad out of a 350 running mechanical everything.

[70SS396]

I didn't get anything done this weekend as planned.:mad: I forgot we had a wedding and reception on Saturday and Sunday I was sick as a dog with a stomach bug.:(

[SS Shaun]

here is where i am at so far
ok so since i had a lot of things to do i am finally getting some work on the car

so i went to the truck to clean it up and i noticed some rust so i sanded it down to bare metal
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6267.jpg

cleaned up all of the rust and then shot it with some por 15 deluxe like i used on the interior
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6268.jpg

then the first coat of the splatter paint
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6269.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6270.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6271.jpg

second coat of the splatter paint

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6302.jpg

and tomorrow as long as its nice out i can open the garage and put the rear bumper on and put the wiring harness in place and finally say my rear is done and close the trunk

[flash]

I plan to let my Chevelle rest today while I go to work on my rental house later today.

[70SS396]

Looking good Shaun.

[Ms Grumpy]

Shaun it is looking really good.

I have done nothing with my car since we tried to drive it to the Michigan Chevelle Club Picnic on Saturday. Didn't make it out of the subdivision and it was already running a little to hot to take on a 45 minute drive. I think the thermostat is stuck, but I have been so frustrated about it that I haven't wanted to go into the garage.

[BBChevelle]

Replaced upper and lower control arm bushings on the front end this morning and gonna swap some bigger tires onto my rear rimshttp://tapatalk.com/mu/d03604da-f95d-8700.jpg

Fat fingered from the phone-Corey

[Rharp]

I looked under mine to see about a quarter size puddle of oil coming out of the tranny.
So i'm guessing that here pretty soon I'll have a lot of " what did you do to your Chevelle today" comments.:grumpy:

[Ms Grumpy]

Didn't have any time, had to take my 10 yr old to the emergency room. The tire swing at school fell on her and 2 other girls. She should be fine just have to go see an orthopedic doc to get the all clear. Sore back and she gets out of doing everything for a week, besides it was raining today.

[SS Shaun]

wow not good i hope your kid is ok!
as for me lastnight i installed the rear wiring harness and middle harness. took off the gas tank so i can clean it up and paint it. going to order my new sending unit today so i can put it all back and have no worries.

[Ms Grumpy]

Looked at the car today. Thought to myself how much detailing I have to do before I put it away for the winter. But I am not ready yet, to put it away. I am hoping to do a couple more "Trick or Trunk" shows before the end of the month.

[flash]

I walked around ours today ,need to clean it tomorrow for another ride this weekend maybe.

[shadowgray396]

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/K5Blazer4speed/1970%20SS396%20Chevelle/70graymotormounts.jpg
This is where mine is located. I don't know if it was ever removed before i got the car but it looks like the mounts have never been off. I hope this helps.

Thanks that's what I needed. It's amazing it only bolts to one of the bolts on the mounts.

[BBChevelle]

Found my exhaust leakhttp://tapatalk.com/mu/62958a12-d4f8-dbdf.jpg

Fat fingered from the phone-Corey

[flash]

I can see why that would leak.

[Ms Grumpy]

Wow. Isn't it nice when something is easy to find.

[fleming23]

Hope to go pick my car up later today so I can try to get it cleaned up in time for a show tomorrow.

[SS Shaun]

ordered a few things today my new sending unit, gasket and the hold down for it. sunday i am going to clean the tank and check for holes and rust and then paint it. what do you guys think for the paint? ryno lining :) since i have a whole can left from doing my father in laws truck bed...lol

[SS Shaun]

spent an hour and a half but after i was done i was happy
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6321.jpg

rear bumper is on :)

[flash]

I drove Joans vert to town after work and gave it a quick spray bath ,then I picked her up from work and took her to dinner and to the grocery store .Any excuse to drop the top and go for a ride.

[BillsCamino]

Hope to go pick my car up later today so I can try to get it cleaned up in time for a show tomorrow.

I drove Joans vert to town after work and gave it a quick spray bath ,then I picked her up from work and took her to dinner and to the grocery store .Any excuse to drop the top and go for a ride.

Y'all going to Riverstone tonight?? We'll be there...

[flash]

We went to the local cruise in and hooked up with Wild Bill ,and Dewayne and their better halves ,sure was good to see them. Also took Chase and his girlfriend for a ride in Joans vert.

[SS Shaun]

so today i had about an hour to kill so i went to the garage to check on my rear end i wanted to find out what i had for sure. so i popped the cover off and here is what i found

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6341.jpg

4.11 gears with a Spool :( but then i found this :)
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6324-1.jpg

they are axles that can handle over 500ft tq so i think i will be good with these axles when i get the posi rear :)
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6343.jpg

so tomorrow if i can find another hour i will pull out the axle on one side and count the splines on my axle so i can order my new posi rear

[SS Shaun]

pulled out my axle lastnight to see how many splines i have to order my new rear posi :)
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG00285-20111020-1737.jpg

[Rharp]

I put new valve cover gaskets on yesterday.
I have a small oil leak that drips down from the front of the bell housing.
I have climbed under the car but could not locate the source.
When I stated looking around up top I noticed some moisture on the back of the valve cover, I figured what the heck I'll start there.
I'm not much of a wrench so I either fixed it or made it worse.

[Ms Grumpy]

Boy you guys are busy. The only thing that I did today was talk about my car.

[flash]

I went out to the shop and got the GPS out ,does that count ? All my time lately has been spent at the rental house trying to repair everything the previous tennants destroyed and spending quality time with our newly unofficially adopted boys.The boys are very fun and rewarding so I look forward to that ,the house not so much.

[SS Shaun]

installed my new sending unit and gasket tomorrow i will install the gas tank and see if i can run a new line from the rear to the front

[flash]

I looked at the Chevelle and El Camino for about 2 seconds then went to the renter house.

[earthquake68]

I hobbled past it and looked at the body work I did a week ago. I have an engine to build, then I can get back to it.

[BillsCamino]

Drove the '67 again today...lovin' this Fall weather!! :cool:
Engine's running sweet...too bad it's coming out next month.

[flash]

What you doing this time Bill ?

[grandsport]

Not a thing....

[flash]

Thing was a car? by Volkswagon way back when.

[fleming23]

I think John is confusing threads again by starting with the last word. :)

I stopped by the speed shop to check on the progress of the 70. Should be finished up this week in time for a couple of cruises planned for this next weekend!

Bill,

If you are swapping motors, what are you doing with the old one (its a 468 right?) Or are you just pulling it to do more to it?

[BillsCamino]

The 496 is coming out for a solid roller and Brodix heads upgrade...a "more power Scotty" thing.

On the stand right now is a fresh, mild, all forged 396 +.060" (408) thats going into the '67 which is being detuned. Less stall (3500 to a 2200) and rear gear (4.11 to a 3.31) along with the addition of a Vintage AC system.

Then I'll find a new project for the 496...:banana:

But I will be at the Acworth cruise on Saturday with a few just off the plane Irish friends.

[flash]

I was sleep typing I think. Bill ,Im not sure if we will make the acworth cruise in or not with all thats going on with the rental house.Trying to put it all back together for new and improved tennants I hope.

[flash]

I wish I could say I did something with the Chevelle today but it didnt happen.

[shadowgray396]

Walked out and looked at it. Waiting for my clutch fan to come back from being restored.

[SS Shaun]

installed my sending unit and ordered my new straps and screws should be here tomorrow. install it tomorrow and just might run my fuel lines to the fuel pump lets see! :)

[BillsCamino]

Adjusted valves, tightened header bolts, tweaked on the carb a little...and DROVE it. Bowtie smiley
The 496 feels like it's gained 50hp in this cooler weather...

[BBChevelle]

Tuned my carb and experienced the rear end passing up the front of my car a few times.

[SS Shaun]

just an FYI i am jealous of you guys! now i say you come to me and help me finish my chevelle off :)

[Ms Grumpy]

just an FYI i am jealous of you guys! now i say you come to me and help me finish my chevelle off :)

I think we all feel that way at times. Especially seeing how nice some of the cars are.
I remember the first time I saw flash's 72 vert. When he told me how much that car was driven I was just blown away. It is beautiful.

[flash]

The vert actually belongs to Ms Flash ,the El Camino is mine .She just graciously lets me drive and clean the vert as often as I like .

[68ChevelleSS]

Haven't physically seen them in 3 months now but did order some parts today.

[Rharp]

Ran it for a while last night.
Checked the garage floor this morning for oil and found none.
Guess it was the valve cover gaskets.
VERY HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ms Grumpy]

The vert actually belongs to Ms Flash ,the El Camino is mine .She just graciously lets me drive and clean the vert as often as I like .

Heck yeah she does ! And I am sure that she loves every moment that you two go out and spend time together.

[flash]

I also enjoy our times together ,but no time lately .The Chevelle and El Camino are sitting in wait for their time to go cruisin while Im working days at work and into the night most nights at the rental house spending money we dont have on stuff we didnt tear up. Damn I hate renters some times ,sorry rant over.

[BillsCamino]

'Ya missed a good turnout at the Acworth cruise tonight John. But it sure did cool down after sunset.
My friends from Ireland got there around 7pm...hung around for a while...and then drove over to the Marietta Diner for dinner.
The Chevelle loves these cool temps...:cool:

[SS Shaun]

with all this snow and ice and no power in my house. i couldnt get to do anything it sucked! all i did was go to the ER with my daughter who suffered from croup! its scary watching her not be able to take in air! :( she is good now and we have power back so work on the car soon :)

[Rharp]

Hey Shaun glad to here your daughter is ok.
I never noticed before that your in the Poconos.
I grew up just down the road in Washington New Jersey.
My aunt and uncle live up on a hill top out there that is part of the Dellaware water gap.
Very pretty country.
Next time I'm out in that direction maybe we could hook up, talk cars, and slam down a couple coldies.

[crengo]

started on the hood getting ready to install 2" cowel scoop

[SS Shaun]

Hey Shaun glad to here your daughter is ok.
I never noticed before that your in the Poconos.
I grew up just down the road in Washington New Jersey.
My aunt and uncle live up on a hill top out there that is part of the Dellaware water gap.
Very pretty country.
Next time I'm out in that direction maybe we could hook up, talk cars, and slam down a couple coldies.

hey rich that sounds good man! let me know for sure i would love to have another chevelle person come and look at my car and give me some pointers

[stantheman]

I set a cold one on the hood today. Thought better of it and then had the hood open again. Noticed the bushings are gone on the upper control arm on the driver;s side. The pass side didn't look much better. About time for a front end rebuild. It's been tough. I only have room for one car in the garage. I have parts ready for the Mustang but I find it very hard to take the Chevelle out of the garage to work on the Mustang.

[Krille]

Well, not today but yesterday :-) Drove the Chevelle to the winter-garage. My youngest daughter in the backseat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ose8bZq96ow

[Ms Grumpy]

Thought about it. Just no time, Halloween with 3 kids, just no time.

[BBChevelle]

Pulled front and back windows and repaired all the cancer. I can now wash my car without water gettin inside. Next ill be puttin in my interior kit I have had for over a year. Just gotta find it.

Fat fingered from the phone-Corey

[Ms Grumpy]

Been watching the weather and it looks like this weekend will be fairly nice to get the final wash in before storing the car. I looked through the window of the garage and really wanted to start her up and go for a ride.

[flash]

I didnt even get to look at ours today.

[SS Shaun]

i leaned on mine and planned out my attack :) about $200 away from ordering my diff :)

[fleming23]

Drove mine to work today. The temp gauge started working again after screwing around with wires under the dash last night. I love driving this thing! If only the door weatherstripping actually sealed against the glass to keep the air, water and wind noise out!!!

[flash]

I dont think I will have a chance to even look at ours again until sunday at best so nothing today.

[SS Shaun]

making new plans for the chevelle as of today finally something i am going to be happy about :)

[Rharp]

Washed it, waxed it, filled it up, and put some stabilizer in it.
Tomorrow I will get out the Jack stands and get it off the ground.
Now I just need to find a cover and put it to sleep for a while.
Wanted to get all this done this weekend because next Friday we leave to Phoenix for the NASCAR race. Can't wait, it will be so nice to get away for a while. Even if it is only for a few days.

[Ms Grumpy]

I didn't do anything with the car today, but, as I was getting out of the van my neighbor walked up to me and told me something. Apparently, last night the side door on his garage was kicked in and the thieves stole all his power tools. His garage sits about 15 yards from my garage. It got some of the neighbors talking and we are going to get ahold of the local police and start a Neighborhood Watch Program.

[flash]

I walked past our chevelle today to start the 55 Bel Air ,got a little interest stirred in it today .A guy is coming to look at it tonight to see if he likes it ,being a Ford guy I dont have high hopes ,but he may know someone that would like to take her home .

[Ms Grumpy]

Good Luck flash. Did I ever get to see a pic of the Bel Air ? Still have to get you guys to post pics. I wonder if one of your boys can show you ?

As far as the car, I just tugged on the handle of the garage door to make sure it was locked.

[grandsport]

After sleeping since Labor Day,he had a rude awakening this beautiful Saturday.:p

[flash]

I knew ahead of time he was a Ford guy and probably not interesred in it but he has some die hard Chevy buddies he is going to tell about it. We will figure out a way to get you a pic .

[SS Shaun]

ordered all my parts for my rear end man that $560 bucks hurt! but it had to be done! and also found someone selling a nice set of head rest that i needed $40 shipped :) its getting there!

[BBChevelle]

Tinkered with the Carb a little, replaced a bunch of vac lines and added a 1in spacer between the Carb. Now there's no more than an inch between the Carb and hood. Looks like ill be getting a new hood soon.

Fat fingered from the phone-Corey

[SS Shaun]

well i was away for a few days and i came back home it was like christmas! all my parts for my rear are in and i was so happy to see the new shiny eaton diff :) installing this weekend as long as nothing comes up :)

[Ms Grumpy]

well i was away for a few days and i came back home it was like christmas! all my parts for my rear are in and i was so happy to see the new shiny eaton diff :) installing this weekend as long as nothing comes up :)

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you Shaun. :)

[flash]

I took time to play in the shop some tonight and cranked both the Chevelle and the El Camino and for good measure the 55 Bel Air .

[SS Shaun]

did some work today on my chevelle got the rear end off so that way i can start the rebuild this weekend and my goal is to have it all done with new lines and shoes and all that good stuff by next weekend so i can put it back!...lol
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6388.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6389.jpg

more to come tomorrow including my new motor setup :)

[SS Shaun]

motor is here! rear is about 60% done :) no pics but its there

[grandsport]

I looked under his cover.

[Ms Grumpy]

Shaun it sounds like you are having a lot of fun.

Gary, so did anything change under the hood ?

[SS Shaun]

so i started taking it apart but i said let me do all my measuring first
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6393.jpg
it was reading the back lash of .14
got my new posi in
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6394.jpg
measured in at .13 which is great! but my problem was i cant get the pinion bearing off to shim the bearing up more because its not giving me what i want to see on the gear marking. so i ordered some tools i hope to get it so next weekend i can do it over the small mini vacation i have :).
also i went to get my swap for the chevelle
lqx motor not sure which one i have tho lq9 or lq4 yet i will search to figure it out
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6390.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6391.jpg
my trans 4l80e!
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n271/civiclxb16a/chevelle/IMG_6392.jpg

o the fun is about to begin!

[crengo]

started the roll bar today.I have the main hoop bent, know i have to fab the rear and front bars.

[BBChevelle]

After 2 years of my sw gauges being in the car I finally hooked up the lights and after that I was feelin ambitious so I grabbed my autometer sport comp tach and put it in. Only sat in my box for 4 years. Friend called when I was Doin it and called me a lire. So I snapped pics and sent em
http://img.tapatalk.com/4cae667a-cb75-ccb1.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/4cae667a-cb8a-488f.jpg
Fat fingered from the phone-Corey

[SS Shaun]

lol only took you 4 years thats funny! i have not done much since i finished the one side of the axle, i am saving for a set of springs for the rear so i can put it all together at one time

[BBChevelle]

Suspension is next for me. I bought hotchkis a arms and rear links almost 3 years ago and haven't got around to putting em on because I couldn't figure out my wheel/tire and ride height I wanted but I think I made up my mind.....I think, give me another year and ill know for sure. Lol

Fat fingered from the phone-Corey

[SS Shaun]

lol i just ordered my rear suspension for my chevelle so i can put my rear end all together this weekend i hope! i kind of have to finish it this weekend so i can have room in my garage to move stuff around

[BBChevelle]

Yah its easier only Doin things once especially when you know your taking a bunch of stuff out and you want to replace it all. I was reading through and I see all these threads about long builds well I think I won. Got the car when I was 14 and im 22 now and still no where near finished. I spent most of those years living at home and buying stuff I needed and rat holing everything and just tinkering with what was on the car but im starting to forget where I put my stuff. I swear I can find half my stuff now after getting married and buying a house. I swear my wifes hiding my parts so I don't lock myself in the garage and work on my car all the time.

Fat fingered from the phone-Corey

[SS Shaun]

LOL i know my wife hides stuff on me

[BBChevelle]

Well after this talk of suspension I got a little motivation as I was browsing through cragslist this morning I came across some brand new hotchkis springs for 75 bucks. They were suppose to be stock height but they ended up being 1in drop springs but it didn't really matter so I bought em. So they went on tonight with the rest of my rear end parts. Once I was done putting the new springs and links on my rear I decided to pull the front springs and trim em down a little. Well im half way there and gave up on the passenger side. It wont break loose so I gave up for the night. Probably finish it Sunday after church.

Fat fingered from the phone-Corey

[SS Shaun]

lol hey at least you worked on it. i should have a package at the house from summit so sunday my rear will be complete!

[SS Shaun]

well i was right my package is here, what a difference between the old set that was cut vs the new set! hope to have it in this sunday and back on the ground where it should be

[flash]

Still havent done anything with the Chevelle but I do hope to get the El Camino out this weekend .

[Ms Grumpy]

Suspension is next for me. I bought hotchkis a arms and rear links almost 3 years ago and haven't got around to putting em on because I couldn't figure out my wheel/tire and ride height I wanted but I think I made up my mind.....I think, give me another year and ill know for sure. Lol

Fat fingered from the phone-Corey

You are going to love the Hotchkis system. My car handles so much better.

[BBChevelle]

Yah I took it for a drive and it seems to be good. I think it will do good but Ill know for sure at the track tomorrow

Fat fingered from the phone-Corey

[SS Shaun]

nice got it done and ready for the road! good stuff! good luck tomorrow

[BBChevelle]

Pulled a 9.83 at 132. Pulled the shocks off the car and lowered the tire pressure and pulled a 9.80 at 130 and lost 2 tenths on my reaction but picked up my 60ft. Went fast enough to get kicked off the track for good until my car meets the requirements for the sport com class. Either way im happy

[SS Shaun]

good stuff man! well i didnt get to put my rear in this weekend because the wife made me do other things. But i did get the rear axle all together now and its ready to go in. both axles are in and the locker is all in place. all i need to do is put the axle under the car and bolt it on :)

[grandsport]

I exercised mine today,being it was so nice out.The wife had her black car right behind me.

[70SS396]

I was at my in-laws on Saturday and I lifted the car cover to see if she was still there.

[flash]

I moved the 72 vert out of the shop and pulled the 72 El Camino out of its corner and took it for a ride. Its time the Elky got a few miles put on her and cleaned too.

[shadowgray396]

Walk by mine this weekend, still covered with no progress for the last month or so. To busy these days to work on it.

[flash]

Im driving the Elky today but dont tell anyone. Im going to let the rain rinse the dust off her and drive her to the bodyshop to check on my truck and have her looked at as well.

[SS Shaun]

i moved the rear under the car lastnight...lol

[BBChevelle]

I moved the car over 2 feet via wheel dollies to get the boat motor in the garage. And guess what I found, oil drips on the ground and the oil pan. Looks like that motor is coming out next.

Fat fingered from the phone-Corey

[flash]

I moved the vert into the Elky's spot in the garage today and will drive the Elky again tomorrow.

[70SS396]

I didn't do anything, but my 9 year old son was showing off to his school buddies!

My mother in law picks up our 2 boys (6 and 9) from their school, just down the street. She called me and said Michael came into the house, used the garage opener and ran out to the garage without saying a word to her. She went out to see what he was doing and he pulled the car cover off the Chevelle and was showing about 6 boys the car. I guess they didn't believe him when he told them about my car. My mother in law said it funny to watch him yank the car cover off like a magician doing a trick and watch his friends jaws hit the ground when they saw the car. She said I am the cool dad now to all of his classmates!

[fleming23]

I made a big ole' list of things to buy for the Chevelle. Big plans a brewin'

[flash]

I aired up the rear shocks at lunch today on the El Camino and drove it up to the bodyshop to visit my old truck after work.Boy I miss my old beater truck.

[SS Shaun]

well with all this storm and rain i was more worried about my rx7 sitting in the new garage (one of those portable car ports) then anything. but the car port did really well i am just going to make 2 more braces for the roof and it should be good to go for the rest of the winter.

[grandsport]

I thought about starting tell re-do on the rear suspension.

[earthquake68]

I bought another one! This will be a parts car for the first one. A more door sedan 300. I should be cruising in style in a few months!

[flash]

I walked into the shop and looked at the vert and the Elky for just a minute ,then turned the lights off and walked back to the house. They both need to be cleaned more but just cant get into it until after Christmas.

[shadowgray396]

Just covered it up today, tired of looking at it without the motor in it. Most likely will be after the new year before I can get back to it.

[SS Shaun]

lol i finally pushed the rear under the car. today now its on the jack under the car i think that will motivate me to bolt it up sometime this week :)

[68ChevelleSS]

Well i finally made it back home! I took the cover off the 68 and have been tinkering with it a little bit here and there. Ordered a new set of back wheels for it with a different backspacing and also a new K&N air filter. Still have not figured out that dang squeaking noise!! Oh yeah, I sold my 72 to my Brother so now I'm down to one.

[fleming23]

I pulled the exhaust off the car, took the front & rear sway bars off and then dropped it off at the shop for the Motor to come out tomorrow.

I've got big plans brewing!

[70SS396]

I pulled the exhaust off the car, took the front & rear sway bars off and then dropped it off at the shop for the Motor to come out tomorrow.

I've got big plans brewing!

Cool! Are you going to tell us or is it a suprise?:D

[fleming23]

Cool! Are you going to tell us or is it a suprise?:D

No need for surprises!

Started a thread of my own for the build
http://chevelleforum.org/showthread.php?t=2393

Should be quite a transformation

[68ChevelleSS]

Got the tires installed on the new back wheels. No more rubbing!!! I can actually lower the air shocks all the way down now! Also put the new air filter on. Feels good to be back and working on her.

[BBChevelle]

Pulled it out of the garage to pull the k5 in. Time to rebuild the auto hubs.

Fat fingered from the phone-Corey

[flash]

Im about to move the Elky out of the shop so that one of our boys can get his Durango in to work on the brakes .I may just have to drive her to work tomorrow to check her out a bit.

[SS Shaun]

i really need to bolt up the rear end this week sometime because my jack is under it and i need it to do other things...lol

[68ChevelleSS]

Bolted on a new set of valve covers. I went with the Chrome Chevrolet slant edge covers. kinda wish I would have went with the polished ones. These things are almost too dang shiny!

[Rharp]

I hid all my wife's Christmas gifts in the trunk.

[fleming23]

Dropped the gas tank tonight. Had not planned on doing it but why not. Was hoping to see a build sheet but no such luck.

[flash]

I cleaned out the trunk of the vert and thought about doing the same with the Elky but got sidetracked with the boys playing in the shop tonight.

[grandsport]

Where was this thread last year at this time? Me and Avis are out in the garage now.I uncovered him today and dusted him off.Cleaning windows and going over the interior with some Lexol cleaner and conditioner.

[fleming23]

Put new power steering lines on this evening but that was about it. Still cant get the reproduction pitman arm on the shaft. Did get a phone call informing me that my wheels will be shipping early next week! It'll be nice to get the car on the ground again

[68ChevelleSS]

Put a new set of door window seals on last night. The other ones were about to fall off. The first one was kind of a pain but went smoother as i did more. I'm not sure of others experience with these but the ones I installed seemed very cheap. I had to put the clips back on a couple times. i ordered mine through SS396.com. Anybody else have problems with these?

[BBChevelle]

Put my white walls back on today. Makes driving the car around town more fun. All the arrogant kids in their hondas get scared off when the see dot slicks but when they see white walls all the sudden their driving top fuel cars and im in a geo

Fat fingered from the phone-Corey

[shadowgray396]

Uncovered the car and worked on the interior today. Got the carpet finished and put the sill plates on. Felt good to finally get back to it today.

[SS Shaun]

so jealous! but i finally bolted on my rear end to the car! i have one bolt left to put in. ill take pics later

[fleming23]

Uncovered the car and worked on the interior today. Got the carpet finished and put the sill plates on. Felt good to finally get back to it today.

Looks GREAT! I really like these cars with the white/pearl interior!

[shadowgray396]

Looks GREAT! I really like these cars with the white/pearl interior!

Thanks, it will be 6 years tomorrow I started this project, almost there. Motor goes back in in a few weeks.

[fleming23]

Thanks, it will be 6 years tomorrow I started this project, almost there. Motor goes back in in a few weeks.

I am sure there are many who would love to be as far along as you are! Looks like you are getting to the final stages! Wish I had the space, patience & overall time to devote the level of detail you have given your beauty!

[flash]

I still have done nothing with mine but walk by them in my shop .At least the El Camino is getting driven some now days but the convertible is just sitting in the corner waiting to be cleaned.

[SS Shaun]

ok so the rear is finally bolted in and ready to run! just need to rebuild the brakes...lol then the rear is 100% complete

[dencon]

Dropped a newly rebuilt 350 in mine. Hope to have it back on the road this coming weekend.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/lookoutdesign/My%2072%20Chevelle%20Wagon/0102121521.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/lookoutdesign/My%2072%20Chevelle%20Wagon/0102121755.jpg

[flash]

Love the wagon and that motor looks great .

[SS Shaun]

nice! cant wait to see mine on the road! i am hoping for this summer but i set a goal of summer 2013 :(

[flash]

Anyone else get any Chevelle stuff done today ? I had to tinker with my furnace instead but its better than being cold.

[carpoor]

I wish, it was too cold. I did do some research online tonight and order some small parts. The windage tray studs for the Milodon windage tray interfere with my stock oil pan. I dug up the part # for factory windage tray studs, looked around for the best price, and ordered them. Hoping they are at least a 1/4" shorter in the right place. This issue is literally keeping me from buttoning up my shortblock. My goal is to have the engine and trans installed by April. (hopefully sooner)

[fleming23]

Nothing to do with mine for the next week or so. Then hopefully the massive amount of work can resume.

[RBeckman]

Anyone else get any Chevelle stuff done today ? I had to tinker with my furnace instead but its better than being cold.

Not me, this morning my wife told me the ceiling in the finished basement was leaking, after cutting a hole in the ceiling I fiqured it out that is was the toilet that is leaking when flushed.....now I get to take it apart Saturday to see what damage I have...little nervous on this one as plumbing and me don't get along.

[shadowgray396]

Just printed over a 100 photo's for a photo album I'm putting together on the car for car shows this year.

[SS Shaun]

well we have to wait to see what the bill is going to be on my trans rebuild once i get that part down then i can look into more parts

[flash]

I took everything out of the trunk of the 72 convertible and cleaned it up in there and then organized it good. At least now the trunk is ready for the cruisin season but the rest of the car is still got dirt on it from our trip to Maine.

[BillsCamino]

The custom built Sean Murphy Q-jet carb I ordered for my '67s new baby big block arrived this morning.
I guess I've got to get going and complete the engine assembly, install the Vintage A/C kit, and get this poor neglected Chevelle back up running.
Now that the holidays are over...:drunk:

[68ChevelleSS]

I have drove mine the last two days after lunch. its been in the 60s here in Missouri.

[fleming23]

I am just tracking parts as they travel across the country....

[Ms Grumpy]

I have drove mine the last two days after lunch. its been in the 60s here in Missouri.

That sounds so good. Weather was really nice here today, I wish that my car wasn't put away for the winter.

[flash]

I had planned to drive the Camino today but it was rainy looking so maybe tomorrow.

[BBChevelle]

Been driving the car everyday since Tuesday. Been a chilly 70-88 down here in southern California.

Fat fingered from the phone-Corey

[flash]

Im going to at least go to the shop when I get home and crank the convertible and let it run a while .Its too nasty and wet to get her out .

[Ms Grumpy]

I had to go into the garage to find the instructions for my new electric smoker, so at least I got to look at her today. Man I wish it was spring !!

[SS Shaun]

i leaned on it and cried when i got the bill for the trans and told her "well we will see the road in 2013" :(

[SS Shaun]

ORDERED MY TRANS :) :P so happy about that..lol

[BillsCamino]

Finished assembling the new baby big block for my '67 and it's ready to drop in.
Guess I'd better get going on the install of the Vintage A/C system now...

[carpoor]

Windage tray studs arrived today, swapped those out and got the pan fitting nicely. Grabbed my gaskets and got the oil pan and timing cover on. Damnit if I didn't snap off one of the small bolts in the front corner that ties the pan and timing cover together. I walked away from it and came in for some dinner.

It should be easy to fix, being that the engine is still on a stand where I can see/reach everything. Just frustrating to make such a dumb mistake. :mad:

[fleming23]

Finished assembling the new baby big block for my '67 and it's ready to drop in.
Guess I'd better get going on the install of the Vintage A/C system now...

Bah, you are a step ahead of me. My cam showed up today and the Intake, Lifters & Water Pump (last 3 items will be here tomorrow). Hope to get this thing going back together next week!

Edit: Hope to get this thing started next week.....

[flash]

I again did nothing on the Chevelle or El Camino ,I did get some signs hung in the shop though. Im still trying to declutter my shop little bit at a time.

[Ms Grumpy]

Ugggh !!!

Went into the garage today and noticed a small spot of trans fluid under the car (yes I always look under the car). I think I know where it is coming from but won't be able to do anything about it til work eases up at my brothers shop, and that won't be for a month or two. damn !