1967-1970 Fullsize Chevys Topics

1967 SS "L72"

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:26:41 GMT

The infamous 1967 SS L72 427 that was in Hemmings magazine:
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_I...

Richard

Check Out This L72

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:54:46 GMT

How Much Will It Bring?

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_I...

Repro 67 Impala steering wheel?

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:39:16 GMT

Anybody ever seen a repro of the correct plastic 67 Impala steering wheel? Haven't been able to find one myself at any of the Impala vendors(Impala Bobs, Hubbards, Sinclair, Late Great, Classic Ind., Obsolete,....so just wondering.

I see what is supposed to be a BelAir wheel, and wood wheels, and Chevelle, Camaro wheels being passed off as for Impala, but no real Impala wheels.

327 knocking/tapping

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:18:43 GMT

Had some work done on the Impala recently. Replaced oil sump, valve covers and gaskets. Oil filter, oil (20w50).

Picked it up last night and all seemed well. Had a slight tapping, but it went away 50 metres down the road, so I payed it no mind.

Started it up this morning and it was back, and wouldn't go away. After idling for a few minutes it starts to die. Drove it up the road and had to turn back. The noise got violent and started vibrating, then it lost all compression and I barely made it around the round-a-bout without stalling. Managed to limp it home.

Here's a video of how bad it sounds.

Anyone got any thoughts on it?

Was suppose to use it in a mate's wedding tomorrow, so that's now off the cards.

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I had to have a hat made...

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:34:39 GMT

Ever since I bought my '69 Caprice, I have wanted to have a hat made to show my pride in my car. I found a great picture of a '69 Caprice trunk emblem that I modified. I then met a couple locally that create custom embroidered items. I gave them the graphic I designed and they produced the hat above. They are willing to do a custom embroidered trunk mat for me when I am ready for one.

68 Impala question

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:00:51 GMT

Hi everyone,
Just wondering if anyone can tell me if the roof lining/hood lining in a US 1968 Chev Impala 4 door pillarless hardtop is the same as the Australian delivered 4 door pillarless hardtop 1968 Chev Impala's ??

seal/ foam near drip rail?

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:54:04 GMT

Hi CT users!
In my process of restoration, I did remove everything from the body. I removed the chrome piece where the top of the side windows goes, where the new rubber seal will be installed. But, between that piece of chrome and the top of the car, there was a kind of sealer or foam. Excuse me for not being clear enough, I don't know the name of that part (piece of chrome). I don't even know it in french! I do believe it's not the drip rail but near of it but/or under of it. Well, for thoses of you who understand what I mean, do you know what today's product I can put there? I did post pic of what I mean, hope this helps. It's not a pic of my car and not clearly what I mean but it's the best I can for now. Thanks again, Mat

Waxes, your preference

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:29 GMT

I've always used MeGuires or Mothers and always had all black vehicles so with the Impala being pure white(frost white) I've found it difficult to get a great shine.

Mothers just came out with a product called "White Wax" so I figured I would give it a shot. Wow was I surprised I think I found my new favorite ..

67 Impala proportioning value

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:13:45 GMT

Trying to decide if I have a proportioning problem. A few notes: (1) converted front brakes to disc, (2) portioning valve is new and for front discs and rear drum, and (3) power brake booster and master cylinder are stock. Problem, no fluid to rear brakes and therefore can not bleed rear brakes.; Have installed new rear cylinders because problem existed before upgrade and old cylinders were "gummed up" on the inside, so in order to ensure the old cylinders were not the problem just replaced. No help. Used test light on proportioning valve and tested OK, i.e., test light did not light up. If disconnect the line from the portioning valve to the rear brakes and press the brake pedal some fluid flows but pedal does not go all the way to the floor. If disconnect the line from the master to the proportioning valve pedal goes way down but does not bottom out. With master cover off and pushing on the brake pedal both the front and rear reservoirs "blow" bubbles. Bottom line, no fluid to rear brakes. Any and all suggestions appreciated. Thanks Bob

Last days progress…

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:40:09 GMT

It’s fun that it goes easy and fast with all the problems I had this winter with somes parts. (I didn’t post about theses, I was too angry…) This w-e was fun to work on my Bel Air. Grill and almost all the front end is assemble, rear too. The plastic ‘clips’ that hold the screws for the grill were gone. So I had to use the ones from the parts car I bought several years ago. I didn’t remember how they were. Finnaly I just had to wash them prior to install. This 69 Biscayne is the best thing I bought for my project. I took so many parts from it. Bought for 500, sold the engine for 250, I do believe that my investment is paying back. Next step, clean the the top so I can start the interior. June will be a busy month, I will not be able to work a lot on the car. But I don't work the first week of july. If everything goes like this w-e, the Bel Air should be ready for exibitions!