http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/general-motors-corporation/p10/feed.rss Sat, 18 May 13 13:11:54 +0000 GM Corporation Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/80202/vin-question Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:10:43 +0000 Bill-E-BoB 80202@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/79679/1947-chevy-fleetmaster Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:54:44 +0000 79679@/forum/discussions fpdtru@yahoo.com



thanks in advance]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/78469/for-sale Mon, 26 May 2008 15:23:07 +0000 Oldcar_Mechanic 78469@/forum/discussions oldcarmechanic@msn.com]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/79367/first-project Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:17:17 +0000 Talkren 79367@/forum/discussions


I was wondering what are some good resources to help me out with info and to find parts that might be hard to find?



Another thing is, were the car is sitting now i can do work on it but its not covered and sense i live in an apartment i don't have a garage or workshop i can use. So i was wondering if it is possible to do it where its at and if its not or would be a better idea, what can i do for a good work place.



And before i can move it i need to do some work on it to get the wheels turning. So i was wondering on what i should start to look at or do to get this thing at least rolling so i can get it on a trailer.



I can post some pics if its needed



I don't want it to seem like im just digging for info from you guys but i don't know many people that have done this before and the few i do live way far away.



So thank you for any info you can give.



Its a 65 Impala , 4 door.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/76889/tissue-box Sat, 03 May 2008 02:01:45 +0000 1965impalass 76889@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/78191/72-impala-rearend-swap Wed, 21 May 2008 17:15:20 +0000 18436572 78191@/forum/discussions
The rear end gears are highway gears (3.08) with a 350/350. I have juiced the engine to a aluminum intake with Q jet, HEI ignition and one wire alternator. The tranny I plan to swap to a 700r4.

The rear end has been howling at me everytime I take it out for a spin, so I tore into that. Typical corporate 10 bolt with trailing arms and coil springs. Dropped the rearend onto the floor to make repairs easier. Opened the rearend cover and to my surprise, a 12 bolt ring gear! Have you ever heard of such a thing?!?!?! I have spoken to people from the east coast to west coast to the great lakes. People tell me I am wrong - I have a 12 bolt cover and 10 bolt ring gear. Look, I can count! 10 bolt cover and 12 bolt ring gear. Well no one makes a gear set for that.

My question . . .

What years and makes and models can I go after in the junk yards to find a replacement rearend that is a normal rearend that I can get an aftermarket gear set? I know I can get another 72 Impala but they are hard to find. How about a Chevelle, or Cadillac, or Olds 98, or Buick 225 and what years. I know a 71 Impala convertible rearend won't fit!

Please help and thanks in advance.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/78908/53-belair-with-a-235-distributor-help Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:04:43 +0000 53BellaBomb 78908@/forum/discussions


When I start the car, after 12 years it fires up fine but about 5 seconds in it dies. It doesn't even warm up to idle. If I start it and immediately open the throttle on the carb it rev's and rev's and rev's but as soon as I stop it takes a few seconds and then dies.







My vacuum advance (or what it was called for the 53) is stripped. My vacuum line will not thread into it. Could this be the culprit, or would it be the carb?]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/78376/1970-corvette Sat, 24 May 2008 22:52:38 +0000 78376@/forum/discussions


24,000 miles

Silver

454 first year of the big block

Never been wet. Believe it or not. (Washed a few times)

Mint perfect

Still has chalk marks on the frame from the factory

T-tops



It's the closest thing to perfect I've seen.



Any opinions are welcome.



Will]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/76473/1939-lasalle-need-to-find-vin Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:58:38 +0000 benco714` 76473@/forum/discussions


The style code for the car is 38-5027 and the body number is 845.



Anyone have a clue where the VIN is hiding?



Thanks,

PT]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/77495/1969-olds-vista-cruiser Sun, 11 May 2008 07:02:59 +0000 danlonchar2007 77495@/forum/discussions


A few of the items i need is a working rear window motor and switch, a set of matching window arm knobs for the interior i am missing 1 of the 6 and mine are miscolored. Possibly the tracks for the back window, it isnt up all the way on one side but i am unsure if the tracks are bad yet, havent messed with it too much just brought her home last week. Also a original working am radio for it, and i am sure to find other parts i need but heres a start. Please let me know if anyone can help]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/77378/1955-1956-billet-hood-hinges Thu, 08 May 2008 23:50:37 +0000 trifiveforfive 77378@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/77161/engine-id Tue, 06 May 2008 17:31:44 +0000 hudson40 77161@/forum/discussions
thanks, Stan]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/77045/1927-buick Mon, 05 May 2008 02:20:02 +0000 mybuddy 77045@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/77033/a-freinds-olds Mon, 05 May 2008 01:16:09 +0000 PIERCEARROW1935 77033@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/76829/1937-buick-wheel-backspacing Fri, 02 May 2008 01:38:13 +0000 kustom52 76829@/forum/discussions


New guy looking for some wheel info. Can someone please give me the wheel backspacing on the 1937 Buick wheel 16 X 4 5 on 5 bolt pattern.



Thanks



B:)B]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/76524/new-to-classic-cars-need-help-hello-everyone Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:54:54 +0000 gabbygail 76524@/forum/discussions


Thanks]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/74474/please-help-identify-this-grill Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:05:58 +0000 bigdreed 74474@/forum/discussions


I was doing some digging the other day and stumbled across a chrome grill that appears to be quite old. I have asked numerous people and searched a boat load of websites, but I haven't been able to locate anyone that can tell me what this grill fits. I would greatly appreciate it if some of you classic car buffs could help me out.

Here is the mystery grill.



Thank you in advance for your help!

DJR]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/75830/nova-brake-booster Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:18:50 +0000 75830@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/75607/overdrive-relay-wiring Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:46:15 +0000 m1955vette 75607@/forum/discussions


Thanks, Mike]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/75834/3-1-engine Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:21:56 +0000 STEVE1103 75834@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/75283/stuck-steering-wheel-please-help Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:54:10 +0000 Overbiter 75283@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/75717/oil-pressure-too-high Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:05:52 +0000 Mark65 75717@/forum/discussions


I just started my rebuilt 65 Corvette SM (350 HP, Hyd lifters). Oil pressure is too high - pegs my oil gauge at 60 psig. Builder says "no problem, drive it a while and it will come down" I don't like this. What will it do to my gauge ? (can't be good). He must have put a Hi-Perf pump in it and it doesn't need one.



Is it as simple as (him !) replacing the pump and/or spring (i.e., drop oil pan and replace) or is more involved ?



Thanks,

Mark]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/75749/gas-mileage-for-1970-chevy-chevelle-ss Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:14:40 +0000 Chevelle SS 75749@/forum/discussions


Thank You, Scott Ypma]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/21740/52-chevy-3100-pickup-steering-box- Fri, 07 Apr 2006 23:24:40 +0000 Da-Rock 21740@/forum/discussions


I noticed this forum contains mostly cars, but I figured you may know how to help me out on my 52 pickup.



I am 6'3" and around 300 pounds. These old truck cabs are for midgets (height impaired....like my Cousin!). The steering wheel was nestled right ontop of my belly. I purchased a Grant steering wheel, but that made the steering wheel taller. I thought about getting a thinner seat to give me some more room between the steering wheel and my well formed "Keg". I really like the chrome tilt wheels they have....(kill two birds with one stone by getting the turn signal kit installed with the tilt wheel.)



I took the truck down to "Rods R Us" and had them look at adding in the tiltwheel. He said that the 52 Steering box and steering column is all one unit...(no rag....something or another) Anyways he said he would have to cut out a piece and install the joint and then we could shorten the steering column and add the tiltwheel. $1200 buckaroonies for labor etc....



While looking at a Jim Carter catalog I see that they have a Power Steering conversion kit for 1947-1953 models using a 1969-1987 Cheverolet 2 WD pickup power steering box. It says that you can install a GM tilt steering column after that.



Does this sound cheaper and better then the estimated $1200 for fabricating the old steering box and column? Does anyone have any solid ideas for a fat guy in a little car? ]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/75675/1976-nova-ss-transmission-swap Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:17:53 +0000 75675@/forum/discussions
Thanks]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/75304/new-member-please-to-be-here Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:10:23 +0000 batman572 75304@/forum/discussions


I have a 1965 olds cutlass F85, it my dads actually. I think it came origanaly with a 330ci motor my father had a new cam put in and had the engine bored 30 over and enitrely rebuilt. He drove it for about 4000 miles and parked it for some reason (he says something to do with the brakes) its been sitting outside for about 10 years hasn't moved. WELL today i got a great idea to unbury it after 2 guys came by the other day and were estatic about the car( i thought they see something in it why not give it a shot). the frame is all solid the body is solid other then the already known to be rotted floor boards the car doesn't look to ruff. Here inlies my question where should i start on the motor? what should be the first thing I do? I've never restored a car before so HELP haha please:cool:]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/75392/old-school-lowering Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:51:19 +0000 grn envy 69 75392@/forum/discussions


What happened to the old school method of lowering a car by cutting one ring off front springs and removing a few leafs from multi-leaf rear spring set up?



Now they offer drop spindles, air ride technology, complete sub chassis assemblies, four point links, etc....and these companies that offer these parts to lower our cars state that performing the above will set the camber and caster off that it will eventually damage everything!



I remember doing this back in the day to set up stock cars and other hot rods and ran them for years like that.



Any ideas on the best, most cost effective manner to lower a classic muscle car? Old school method OK?



Thanks - '69 Camaro, Green Envy]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/75463/starter-wiring Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:06:40 +0000 johnny 75463@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/75222/66-crack-039oooo039-lack Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:17:09 +0000 Getbored Designs 75222@/forum/discussions
dustin travis and i have been working on this periodically for about 2 years now.. but now its back in the shop

the car did not make it out last year...... for its deadline

but will be out sometime this year

everything is being touched except for the motor/engine bay



the car has been fully bagged for years

and was we painted it about 4 years ago

now its time to make it nice

cut out all the rust and start fresh

dustin plans on having this car forever



the many rims of the cadi



17" smoothies....







there was something in between this but im not sure what

maybe dustin can chime in



then



22" wires....







then to the present

20" smoothies











now for the good stuff

like i said before all the rust was cut out and replaced with new metal

along with the floor pans

and trunk

all the chrome was sent out for re chroming and is complete













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