Give us shout...who's out there????
For some of you that don't know, we have our own section in the forums under Team Chevelle Cruiz-ins....Look for the "NW", that's us. We already had 1 get together and there were almost a dozens cars there. Read the posts and let us know who's out there...:hurray: :hurray: :hurray:
We'll see you at the next one...:thumbsup:

When/where is the next one?

Hey Frank,
Been watching for some time now. Hate to type but, face to face, I'll benchrace your ears off! Just ask Mike Parker. I'm way over here on the coast in Aberdeen. Been doing some major bellhousing back upgrades after twisting the dr side axle tube in the housing last August at the supershifter race in Bremerton leaving the line. Hurt my M20 twice last year in front of 4.56 gears. Waiting for my new drive line right now after going to Richmond 5 speed with 3.55's.
I suggested to 66SSfan that a good get together would be at the Chevy Drags at Bremerton the 1st week in June.:thumbsup: They have a car show and give out a lot of trophies. I'd like to meet everyone!

Are there gona be any cruise ins west of the waters? Bremerton? Port Orchard? if so count me in.

Sorry guys cant take the chevelle on the ferry last time they were pissed about setting peoples car alarms off:D

Cool. I will have to bring my other car to the cruise-ins since my 69 is sans engine and the 70 isn't street legal anymore.

Let us Know when the next one is:thumbsup:

Ill be at Bremerton for the Chevy show.

Any of you guys make it out to bremerton raceway? I will be out there quite a bit this year since I have donated my 70 malibu to my buddies racing hobby. I supplied the car, he supplied the drivetrain. So far we have 650 hp SB, powerglide with transbrake and we are working on rollcage and ford 9 inch.

Hi everyone. I just saw the NW section. I'm in Redmond. I'm right in the middle of pulling my old 350SBC and putting in a 383 in my '70 Chevelle. I'll be anxious to "show it off."
:beers:

When/where is the next one?

We're hoping to make a run from the Bothell Everett area to the XXX in Issaquah for some root beer.

Let us Know when the next one is:thumbsup:

The next sunny Saturday, maybe near the end of the Month (March)

Maybe some of you folks from the South end would want to meet up there...:thumbsup:

Hey dave (and anyone else who's interested)
There is a small car show in bellingham in the old fairhaven part of town at the end of this month (March 25th)

As long as its not raining, my girlfriend and I will be running up there. Be fun to cruise with some other folks if anyone else wants to come along..

I always like to do the cruise along beautiful Chuckanut drive coming home...

I'd love to go to the XXX but I leave for Korea in a day or so and won't be back until the beginning of April. One of you better take pics!!

I'd love to go to the XXX but I leave for Korea in a day or so and won't be back until the beginning of April. One of you better take pics!!

Mark- We'll wait for you...:D

Hey Ben, if the weather is decent I might cruise of there with you on the 25th.

I'm walking out the door right now to pick up my kids in Shoreline. I'll be stopping by the Lynnwood cruise spot (Taco Time @ about 17400 & Hwy 99)on the way home.

Maybe see one or two of you there. The kids and I will most likely be heading to Clearview tomorrow night if the weather holds.

Greg

Hey dave (and anyone else who's interested)
There is a small car show in bellingham in the old fairhaven part of town at the end of this month (March 25th)

As long as its not raining, my girlfriend and I will be running up there. Be fun to cruise with some other folks if anyone else wants to come along..

I always like to do the cruise along beautiful Chuckanut drive coming home...

Hey, that'd be cool. Sounds like it's just down the street from where I used to work. Let's see how it goes.

Hey Ben, if the weather is decent I might cruise of there with you on the 25th.

I'm walking out the door right now to pick up my kids in Shoreline. I'll be stopping by the Lynnwood cruise spot (Taco Time @ about 17400 & Hwy 99)on the way home.

Maybe see one or two of you there. The kids and I will most likely be heading to Clearview tomorrow night if the weather holds.

Greg

i might head up to taco time later myself...

468Brian, I take my '66 to Bremerton on occasion and always set off alarms on the ferry. Hope to make it over there more often this summer. I graduated high school in Belfair, not too far from you.

Some pic's of the action last year at Bremerton for of those of you interested http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h293/66ssfan/Bremerton%20Drags/

A couple pic's of mikes awesome '67 (loader1)
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h293/66ssfan/Bremerton%20Drags/Drags088.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h293/66ssfan/Bremerton%20Drags/Drags082.jpg

Nice pics 66SSfan. Yea i will be at bremerton almost every sunday for the races. I will also be bringing my chevelle for its first year of racing, im not going for points yet, but I am gona be test N tuning for the better part of the year, I have the brand new 468 and the new 9inch rear end to try out.:hurray: . Last time I raced was with my stock 350 and made and exciting 16 sec pass @ 89mph.

Is the track an eighth or a quarter? I'd go for a TNT if I could find a trailer to borrow. I'd hate to drive all the way there and break something and not be able to get home.

Is the track an eighth or a quarter? I'd go for a TNT if I could find a trailer to borrow. I'd hate to drive all the way there and break something and not be able to get home.


It's a 1/4 mile track. I usually go out there with a fairly large group. We have plenty of trailers between everyone there. If you see any of the following cars out there, they are my buddies or their kids.

blue 66 chevelle that turns really bad times, but does great 1/8th mile burnouts.

Black 66 Nova with a Vortec V-6.

Tan Mazda RX-7 with a SB in it.

Bright yellow Porsche 911 with SB chevy and an oldsmobile transaxle.

And hopefully soon a Gold/Black primered 70 malibu ( my chassis).

They all have Fleetline racing stickers in their rear windows. Stop by and say howdy.

Is the track an eighth or a quarter? I'd go for a TNT if I could find a trailer to borrow. I'd hate to drive all the way there and break something and not be able to get home.


Rent a U-haul, 50.00 for the day.

Did the U-Haul thing myself for the first 2 seasons and rode home broke one time. When I needed it I was sure glad to have it there. Sounds like there will be plenty of them around.
Brian, that 468/9 inch combo will make that 1/4 mile trip a whole different story!:D Bremerton has TnT every friday afternoon on race weekends all season. Gates open at 3PM, you can run the wheels off if you like on those nights and it's fun because you never know what will be in the lane next to you.

Here is a link to there site with the 2007 schedule http://www.bremertonraceway.com/

Hello im new to this section. I am 17 and have aquired a 64 malibu all original with 46k orig miles at the time for $4,000. It is a daily driver for me and i couldnt be more in love with my car. So i am new to the car shows and cruising. I reside in bonney lake wa, anyone close to me

Down here in Lacey WA; anyone else nearby?

I'm in Yelm, well, Lake Lawrance actually............

Bruce, I use to live Lacey several years ago. I think there was a car cruise down town Olympia on saturday nights. Any way, hopefully we can get down there next time since Mark came up here once.

Bruce, aka Chevy Rat

Nice 70 SS you have..... some of those pics look like FT LEWIS!
I work there at FT Lewis, drive the blue 70 Elky w.cowl ind hood, SS Stripes and blk vinyl top DAILY. I live in Lakewood. Trying to get more gearheads motivated.
Do ya know Matt Parsons? His Elky looks much like your ride, Matt is in Oly.
I know a few 70 SS guys up Tacoma area,,,,,

George

Hi George,

Funny, I also work at Ft Lewis as a defense contractor. Haven't seen your Elky though, I'll keep my eye open for it. Haven't had much of a chance to get around because I've been deployed since Nov 03. This will be my first summer home since then and I plan on going to a few shows and of course the NHRA Nationals this Jul up at Pacific Raceway. Haven't driven the old gal much since 2003 and kinda thought about seeing what she'll bring at sale. No decision yet just toying with the idea.

Nope, I don't know Matt Parsons although I have seen from time to time a couple of chevelles and Elky's

Well, maybe I'll see ya around Lewis, would like to meet some other Chevelle guys in the area, maybe that will get me re-energized with mine.

Regards

Bruce

Bruce,

I'm working for COMTek, contract hire for ROTC support. Right now working at the ROTC HQ. I'll be the Liaison at the annual Warrior Forge camp so will work up there N Fort this summer. I retired a year ago :hurray: ....Cav Scout with 3rd Bde/2ID.

I cleaned the car some today SUNDAY.....:cool:
I looked at my stash of BBC parts some.....some more parts swapping then pre-assembly tasks.

However, mild 350's Holley 600 needed some attention. Worked on this, cleaned the interior a bit, major tests with the carb....used some Premium testing... I cleaned most of the winter accumulation off the engine....

So, you've not seen my Elky. Seen my Yaller 68 Vette?
Did you say you are thinking about selling your car?

George,

Small world, I retired from 3-2 IN BDE back in 2001. I was the OPS SGM for 5-20. Soon after that I was hired as a contractor to support the ABCS digital systems and have been ever since. I deployed with 3-2 back in 2003, stayed for the year and deployed again with 1-25, and again with Stryker from Alaska. Just returned not too long ago after I deployed again with 3-2 this last time.

First summer home in quite a while and planning on heading to Pacific Raceway for the NHRA race in Jul.

Elky sounds very cool, Nope, haven't seen the yeller vette either..... I got to get out of this bubble I'm in more often lol.

I'm just kinda toying with the idea of selling the velle, I really love it but haven't had much time to spend on it and the poor car just sits in the garage year after year. Maybe this summer.

I need to replate the brake booster, put in the correct battery cables, rebuild the Muncie shifter (have a hurst comp plus in it now) and maybe repaint the old gal.

Other than that it is almost like factory, fully matching, documents, engine and bay detailed to match factory, and you can still see the lead lines joining the rear quarters to the roof line...

Well, take care George and maybe I'll see ya around..

Bruce

Bruce,

I left Kelley Hill, Ft Benning in late 99 to ROTC Bde Ops at FT Lewis. I dragged the Vette behind my Bronco. I came down to visit the Cav boys at 1-32 AR later 1/14 CAV. When the ROTC gig ended, I managed a PCS down the street for 1/14 CAV Feb 03. They were full on SFCs so I got snaked into being the Rear-D 1SG when they certified at Irwin then Polk. Got put in S-3 after their return, one short FTX to get my feet wet with all the digital stuff, then it was off to Iraq! So, sink or swim with all the Digital/ABCS/other TOC stuff/15k gen sets and 4-foot long hand receipt!!!! Ops SGM and the Vet SFC were doing FOB Mayor and Liaison so I had the reigns. I excelled as TOC NCOIC/Battle NCO. Samarra, Tall'Afar, Balad, Tall'Afar, and ended up in Mosul, west side. Most of the time we had Charlie Rock 5-20 assigned to us and the Regulars had our A Trp. Got back, did the Sqdn refit, train-up, but I'd had enough, was coming up on 46 years of age (started at age 25+).

Are you SAIC or CUBIC?
WE should get together for lunch.... maybe I could motivate you re Chevelles and such like stuff. SEND PM with some contact info.....

Anyone else out there who hasn't chimed in???
Remember- Chevelle Show May 20th....:hurray:

Hi again! I got the new 383 in my '70! It started with the first turn of the key. That was pretty exciting for a novice like me! I've done the break-in procedure, and have taken it out for some quick spins. It feels great! The new torque converter is very different and aggressive compared to the stock one I had before. Granted, its not a race car, but it feels like one to me!
Tomorrow I'm taking it to a shop in Shoreline to have them dial it in. Then, I just need to put the hood back on and I'm ready.
Where and when is the next gathering spot or informal cruise? This Friday in Clearview?

happy to hear you got it going with little or no trouble.

what shop is this in shoreline you speak of?

hope to see you at clearview
-Pete

It's called Auto Inc. I don't know anything about it, but a specific guy named Corey was recommended to me by the the engine builder, so I'm going on his recommendation. The motor is from Action Machine in Shoreline. :yes:

oh yes, I know action very well..never heard of auto inc though. let us know how it goes

BTW- What are the specs on the engine? what are you running for a trans, converter and rear gears?

Ok, wherethehellis Smoky Point and does anyone have an address that I can MapQuest? Some of us'ins ain't from around these parts.

Congrats Lincoln!

Hope the tuning session goes well for you.

Thought I should mention that Clearview is Saturday not Friday. It starts around 4-5pm and ends by dark (or sooner).

Friday sounds like this Wendy's in south Everett/Silver Lk area is becoming a hot Friday night cruise.
Here is the map...http://www.yellowpages.com/sp/maps/maps.jsp;jsessionid=V0K1JIDXGLFLTQFI4AYRF2Q?linkTy pe=13&rurl=t%253D0%2526v%253D2%2526s%253D2%2526q%253DWen dys%2526ph%253D%2526ci%253DEverett%2526st%253DWA%2 526cv1%253Dy%2526_requestid%253D4852%2526From%253D addresses_com&impressionId=5&listingId=5761352&id=5761352

We are also hoping for a chance to hit the Friday night 1/8th mile drags at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe as soon as the weather gives us a break.

Ok, wherethehellis Smoky Point and does anyone have an address that I can MapQuest? Some of us'ins ain't from around these parts.

The show will be at the Les Schwab in Smokey Point (up by marysville)
Address is 16607 Smokey Point Blvd. Smokey Point, Wa.

Gates will open at 8:00am... show will probably run until 2 or 3pm.

Thanks Ben. I assume you can register the day of the show? Maybe I'll try and make this one now that I'm not in Thailand.

This'll be the first year that I'll make this show. Just hoping for some good weather.

Ok, wherethehellis Smoky Point and does anyone have an address that I can MapQuest? Some of us'ins ain't from around these parts.

Mark- We will be meeting up at the Buzz Inn in Everett. Right off the #189 I-5 exit, the same exit if you were going to Boeing.

Good God, that's 2hrs from me. Oh well, what time is everyone meeting at the Buzz Inn?

The tune up went well. He really didn't have to do much.

Gilby, I'm running a TH350 trans, with a TCI converter with about 3000 stall. I don't know exactly, I went on their website, put in all the info I could, and they recommended that converter.
I have a 3.73 posi rear end. It formerly had 2.76 gears. I had the gears and the transmission re-done about two years ago.

The engine has 9.6 compression, World iron SR heads with port work, Keith Black pistons, stamped roller rockers 1.6 ratio, Edelbrock EPS manifold with Endurashine finish. I have headers and 2 1/2 inch exhaust. I'll try to upload some photos.

I've been chasing a problem for the last few days though. I have oil splattered on the passenger-side header, just below the starter. At first I thought it was tranny fluid, then I was worried that it was leaking out of the rear crank seal. I then tightened the oil pan bolts, which were surprisingly loose, so I thought that was it. But, I finally figured out that it is coming off the back corner of the valve cover, running down the block, over the starter, then splattering on the headers. It has made quite a mess of burned oil on the header. I used some steel wool to clean up some of it, but its going to take some detail work.

Thanks for the info on Clearview being on Saturday. I will definitely plan to be there. I'm heading up to Lynnwood tonight for work. If it doesn't rain, I'm gonna drive the Chevelle. I still don't have the hood on!

Mark,

Great chatting with you this afternoon. Look fwd to lunch tomorrow. Will call to confirm around 1030-1100.

I plan at this point to roll up there SAT. Hang out? conduct trades? Then OVERNIGHT then the show in the morning. After that, I'm pretty much done for the summer with the ROTC Camp.

George

I was just sitting and admiring my KZOK Bob Rivers Classic Car Calendar. This month features a '71 Chevelle convertible owned by Travis Aikins. He should be local and the car is a beauty, but I don't recall seeing it at any shows or on the board here. Has anyone else?
Here's the link to the calendar. Just open it, go to May and zoom in.
http://www.r4creative.com/images/site/2007_calendar.pdf

The tune up went well. He really didn't have to do much.

Gilby, I'm running a TH350 trans, with a TCI converter with about 3000 stall. I don't know exactly, I went on their website, put in all the info I could, and they recommended that converter.
I have a 3.73 posi rear end. It formerly had 2.76 gears. I had the gears and the transmission re-done about two years ago.

The engine has 9.6 compression, World iron SR heads with port work, Keith Black pistons, stamped roller rockers 1.6 ratio, Edelbrock EPS manifold with Endurashine finish. I have headers and 2 1/2 inch exhaust. I'll try to upload some photos.

I've been chasing a problem for the last few days though. I have oil splattered on the passenger-side header, just below the starter. At first I thought it was tranny fluid, then I was worried that it was leaking out of the rear crank seal. I then tightened the oil pan bolts, which were surprisingly loose, so I thought that was it. But, I finally figured out that it is coming off the back corner of the valve cover, running down the block, over the starter, then splattering on the headers. It has made quite a mess of burned oil on the header. I used some steel wool to clean up some of it, but its going to take some detail work.

Thanks for the info on Clearview being on Saturday. I will definitely plan to be there. I'm heading up to Lynnwood tonight for work. If it doesn't rain, I'm gonna drive the Chevelle. I still don't have the hood on!

I had that oil problem before too, I was using rubber gaskets. Ended up buy some rubber ones with steel core..work great. tighten them to much and they will split though

I have heard good things abough the EPS manifolds. I put one on my boat motor (which I hope to be putting in the boat this weekend).

George,

Same here, I'm in an AAR until 11:00. Shouldn't be any problem for me to sneak out at 11:30. You'll have no problem recognizing me, I'll be the one in digital ACUs;) . I just ordered some parts for the o'l girl and picked up my new starter this evening. Since I'm gonna be here on the 20th, I guess I'll try and meet Frank and the rest of the gang and go to the show.

See you tomorrow!!

I was just sitting and admiring my KZOK Bob Rivers Classic Car Calendar. This month features a '71 Chevelle convertible owned by Travis Aikins. He should be local and the car is a beauty, but I don't recall seeing it at any shows or on the board here. Has anyone else?
Here's the link to the calendar. Just open it, go to May and zoom in.
http://www.r4creative.com/images/site/2007_calendar.pdf


I'm pretty sure it was at the ACES show last year, parked just a couple cars down from me. I'll look for a pic.

Ref lunch tomorrow, gotago said:
"You'll have no problem recognizing me, I'll be the one in digital ACUs"

HA!
I'll be the middle-aged guy dressed as a civilian contractor with khaki pants and a long-sleeve dress shirt!!!!

New Starter? Heat soak thing? How about heat shield, thermal wrap, new solenoid before new starter? Mini-starter? I've been round the world with this in RatVette. No issues with the Elky but this is a SBC with mega breathing room in the engine compartment.

action machine in shoreline did my bbc heads! great guys down there! I am in edmonds. have 70 malibu..... work in progress

It was a free exchange from NAPA. I'm waiting to put it on until my Summit order gets here with my new steel zip ties so I can put the thermal blanket back on. I ordered new Wheel Vintiques 15X8 rims with 275/60/15 BFG TAs hopefully this will slow the cruise RPMs a bit. While I'm at it, I'm gonna change the 149 needle and seat back to a 135. She should be running great for the Smoky Point Show. I may even mix a little paint and get the air brush out and do some touch ups.

Or I'll just say the hell with it and drink beer.......................

What time is everyone meeting at the Buzz Inn?

Hey Matt glad to see another local! I'm just north of you by Lk Serene in Lynnwood. As you've probably noticed we have members in Bothell, Brier, Everett, etc...

Tell us more about your Chevelle. :thumbsup:

I see sunshine! Hope it holds for tonight.

Greg

It is a 70 malibu, i bought when i was 15 for $700, and drove in highschool! however after being a broke highschool kid, and a broke college kid i am now able to start dumping some money into it, i am putting together my 402 bb, and have full quarters, new front fenders, and other sheetmetal parts. I have a complete powder coated front suspension parts and disc brake set up, over the last 6 years i have gathered up lots of parts! I am going to start the quarters this next week...... wish me luck!

Here are three pics of my new 383. :D I'll get another one of it with everyone on and complete.

Here's a final photo.

Thats looks nice, run it yet? I plan on having a black block and heads as well. I just like the lower key look under the hood.

Oh yeah. It's loud, obnoxious, and awesome! My problem is that my foot only seems to know two settings- idle and full throttle!:thumbsup:

Oh yeah. It's loud, obnoxious, and awesome! My problem is that my foot only seems to know two settings- idle and full throttle!:thumbsup:

So are we going to see loud, obnoxious & awesome at the Show in 2 weeks? Remember, we are meeting at the Buzz Inn first.