65-70 Full Size Chassis Tech Forum

bs1970 · bs1970

I need 2 front brake drums for my '70 Laurentian. I have contacted a lot of places but no-one has a listing for the Laurentian. Should I be searching for a listing for a different car like Parisienne/Bonneville/Catalina or is there a Chevy product that would fit? I have the original part number which i...

oshawacliff · oshawacliff

POL - 1967-69 Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird 4-Link Suspension Kit https://www.performanceonline.com/POL-1967-69-chevy-camaro-and-pontiac-firebird-4-link-suspension-kit/ -- Edited by oshawacliff on Thursday 20th of January 2022 08:17:00 PM

cdnpont · cdnpont

I needed the wheel off, and have misplaced my old diy puller. so here's a little post for content on this simple tool. No need to buy one. Works well with the 64-66 wheel. Unsure what else it'll do, but you could drill the holes accordingly and add different bolts if necessary. 3/16" thick 1 1/2" angle ir...

SGS Welding · SGS Welding

My light is on on my dash I tried bleeding front and rear brakes light still on I tapped it (the block) and the light on the dash went out for a few days came back on and has stayed on for a few weeks Can new distribution blocks be purchased? There are no leaks ,brakes work fine. It looks like a not fun job to sw...

SGS Welding · SGS Welding

I want to do a little weekend Drag racing at the local track. (Grand Bend) What is the best / most complete / quality ( not China) kit I should buy? Thanks Greg

ABC123 · ABC123

We started to talk about this on another post (my 69 2+2) You guys gave us some really good points and ideas of what to check. A great rainy day project that I tackled today. I ran new ground straps to the tank and the cluster. Tested to make sure each were showing good ground. No luck with the gauge. Got out m...

ABC123 · ABC123

Last year when I was building my bumper/grill assembly, I decided to go with all new headlights. I usually drive with the lights on during the day for safety. Sunday, when I moved the car I noticed one had blown out already. The other one has a stress crack ! I kept the bulbs that I took out. High beams consi...

Johnjr · Johnjr

Need front disc brake rotors one piece style for my 1970 Pontiac Bonneville Can be from 69/70 Pontiac Bonneville or Catalina

LT1Caddy · LT1Caddy

Hi..... So I want install Corvette rims 8x15 all the way around on a 66 Biscayne (Stratochief..same car basically). With the 8x15 and 215/65-15 the tires hitting the bottom front corner of the wheel well. I have seen cars on the internet with this setup. How do I accomplish that? Currently the F/E has...

oldsledguy · oldsledguy

Im putting new emergency brake cables on my 65 Custom Sport. The original was not working and missing parts. Ive got the rear cables and the one to the pedal mounted. I have the cable run through the adjuster and the tabs on the floor boards. I just cant figure where the hook to take up the slack goes. Looks...

jonathanD · jonathanD

Hey everyone Ive been around Most of the day for a rear disc brake kit for my 12 bolt! ive looked through summit, cpp, jegs, speedway and a lot of the kits on there have mixed or poor reviews! so Im wondering if anyone one on here has swapped disc brakes onto there 12 bolts looking to spend under 1000$ if poss...

Weetodded24 · Weetodded24

Hey. I've been flipping through the forum for a while now, trying to get an answer to this question, will a 65/66 Impala front suspension bolt directly on to my 65 Parisienne 4DR HT with no modifications, more specifically, the upper and lower control arms? I am looking to put a 1 piece aftermarket low...

SGS Welding · SGS Welding

Not sure what bearing I need? 5707 or 1563 are they good quality? axle seals as well 30196 anyone else have experience I just dont want to end up with cheap China junk

oldsledguy · oldsledguy

What is the wheel code stamped on a wheel for a 1965 Custom sport with heavy suspensio and big block. Mine has aftermarket and the originals are long gone.

oldsledguy · oldsledguy

On a 65 Custom Sport what does the heavy suspension include and was this option added when the 409 was ordered?

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

I've had so much pressure to convert my 66 to a dual master I'm considering getting the parts together for the conversion. I may never do it, who knows. I need info please from anyone with experience. I will NOT be adding disc brakes to this car, and I will NOT be adding power brakes to this car, strictly...

Leo2+2 · Leo2+2

For a long time I've been searching the net for original 15 inch hubcaps. Theses were available for station wagons with disc brakes. Pages 41 & 42 of my manual makes reference to such wheels but I've never seen a set anywhere. Does anyone know anything about which hubcaps were used and what they loo...

ABC123 · ABC123

Installing my new shocks, Thank you Mr Delco for the new hardware. That's not always the case in aftermarket parts. My driver's side spring appears to be off location. It has a bit of a curve and rubs on the frame pocket opening. Original springs but I had then out when I added lift pucks on the trailing ar...

cdnpont · cdnpont

Yesterday I installed the Pittman arm on my manufactured Saginaw box. I used red locktite on the new nut along with the lockwasher. Used my big electric impact gun to run the arm up onto the splines. Gave it a good hit. Now it appears the box has some very slight play off center. It had zero play previous...

cdnpont · cdnpont

Anyone know for certain the rear bleed screw size on a 65 Full size? Is it 5/16-24? I'd like to do some speed bleeders back there.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	front brake drums for 1970 Laurentian (Preview) I need 2 front brake drums for my '70 Laurentian. I have contacted a lot of places but no-one has a listing for the Laurentian. Should I be searching for a listing for a different car like Parisienne/Bonneville/Catalina or is there a Chevy product that would fit? I have the original part number which i...	bs1970	16	1349	Feb 22, 2022 by 4SPEED427
	Need a go fast winter project (Preview) POL - 1967-69 Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird 4-Link Suspension Kit https://www.performanceonline.com/POL-1967-69-chevy-camaro-and-pontiac-firebird-4-link-suspension-kit/ -- Edited by oshawacliff on Thursday 20th of January 2022 08:17:00 PM	oshawacliff	0	1159	Jan 20, 2022 by oshawacliff
	Simple DIY steering wheel puller. (Preview) I needed the wheel off, and have misplaced my old diy puller. so here's a little post for content on this simple tool. No need to buy one. Works well with the 64-66 wheel. Unsure what else it'll do, but you could drill the holes accordingly and add different bolts if necessary. 3/16" thick 1 1/2" angle ir...	cdnpont	6	1611	Sep 16, 2021 by MC
	1967 distribution block (brakes) “FIXED” (Preview) My light is on on my dash I tried bleeding front and rear brakes light still on I tapped it (the block) and the light on the dash went out for a few days came back on and has stayed on for a few weeks Can new distribution blocks be purchased? There are no leaks ,brakes work fine. It looks like a not fun job to sw...	SGS Welding	15	3222	Sep 4, 2021 by SGS Welding
	Line lock for 67 Parisienne (Preview) I want to do a little weekend Drag racing at the local track. (Grand Bend) What is the best / most complete / quality ( not China) kit I should buy? Thanks Greg	SGS Welding	0	1142	Jul 16, 2021 by SGS Welding
	Fuel Gauge Issues (Preview) We started to talk about this on another post (my 69 2+2) You guys gave us some really good points and ideas of what to check. A great rainy day project that I tackled today. I ran new ground straps to the tank and the cluster. Tested to make sure each were showing good ground. No luck with the gauge. Got out m...	ABC123	22	1722	Jun 22, 2021 by seventy2plus2
	GM Canada Power Beam Headlights. (Preview) Last year when I was building my bumper/grill assembly, I decided to go with all new headlights. I usually drive with the lights on during the day for safety. Sunday, when I moved the car I noticed one had blown out already. The other one has a stress crack ! I kept the bulbs that I took out. High beams consi...	ABC123	9	1421	May 27, 2021 by cdnpont
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	Front disc brake rotors for 69/70 Pontiac (Preview) Need front disc brake rotors one piece style for my 1970 Pontiac Bonneville Can be from 69/70 Pontiac Bonneville or Catalina	Johnjr	3	1273	May 17, 2021 by cdnpont
	66 F/E alignment (Preview) Hi..... So I want install Corvette rims 8x15 all the way around on a 66 Biscayne (Stratochief..same car basically). With the 8x15 and 215/65-15 the tires hitting the bottom front corner of the wheel well. I have seen cars on the internet with this setup. How do I accomplish that? Currently the F/E has...	LT1Caddy	8	1604	May 3, 2021 by LT1Caddy
	E Brake Routing (Preview) Im putting new emergency brake cables on my 65 Custom Sport. The original was not working and missing parts. Ive got the rear cables and the one to the pedal mounted. I have the cable run through the adjuster and the tabs on the floor boards. I just cant figure where the hook to take up the slack goes. Looks...	oldsledguy	2	1268	Apr 19, 2021 by cdnpont
	12 bolt disc brake kit? (Preview) Hey everyone Ive been around Most of the day for a rear disc brake kit for my 12 bolt! ive looked through summit, cpp, jegs, speedway and a lot of the kits on there have mixed or poor reviews! so Im wondering if anyone one on here has swapped disc brakes onto there 12 bolts looking to spend under 1000$ if poss...	jonathanD	8	1562	Apr 15, 2021 by rebelrouser
	1965 Parisienne 4DR HT front suspension. (Preview) Hey. I've been flipping through the forum for a while now, trying to get an answer to this question, will a 65/66 Impala front suspension bolt directly on to my 65 Parisienne 4DR HT with no modifications, more specifically, the upper and lower control arms? I am looking to put a 1 piece aftermarket low...	Weetodded24	3	1255	Apr 13, 2021 by cdnpont
	12 bolt axle bearings? (Preview) Not sure what bearing I need? 5707 or 1563 are they good quality? axle seals as well 30196 anyone else have experience I just dont want to end up with cheap China junk	SGS Welding	1	1328	Mar 28, 2021 by SGS Welding
	1965 wheel code (Preview) What is the wheel code stamped on a wheel for a 1965 Custom sport with heavy suspensio and big block. Mine has aftermarket and the originals are long gone.	oldsledguy	0	1098	Mar 13, 2021 by oldsledguy
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	Heavy duty suspension (Preview) On a 65 Custom Sport what does the heavy suspension include and was this option added when the 409 was ordered?	oldsledguy	3	1157	Mar 9, 2021 by 4SPEED427
	66 Convert to Dual Cylinder ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I've had so much pressure to convert my 66 to a dual master I'm considering getting the parts together for the conversion. I may never do it, who knows. I need info please from anyone with experience. I will NOT be adding disc brakes to this car, and I will NOT be adding power brakes to this car, strictly...	4SPEED427	29	2176	Feb 28, 2021 by 67Poncho
	Rare 67 15-inch hubcaps ( 1 2 ) (Preview) For a long time I've been searching the net for original 15 inch hubcaps. Theses were available for station wagons with disc brakes. Pages 41 & 42 of my manual makes reference to such wheels but I've never seen a set anywhere. Does anyone know anything about which hubcaps were used and what they loo...	Leo2+2	25	2829	Feb 28, 2021 by Leo2+2
	I may have a rear spring installed wrong (Preview) Installing my new shocks, Thank you Mr Delco for the new hardware. That's not always the case in aftermarket parts. My driver's side spring appears to be off location. It has a bit of a curve and rubs on the frame pocket opening. Original springs but I had then out when I added lift pucks on the trailing ar...	ABC123	12	1715	Jan 14, 2021 by ABC123
	Installing the pitman arm on a power steering box, question. (Preview) Yesterday I installed the Pittman arm on my manufactured Saginaw box. I used red locktite on the new nut along with the lockwasher. Used my big electric impact gun to run the arm up onto the splines. Gave it a good hit. Now it appears the box has some very slight play off center. It had zero play previous...	cdnpont	9	1750	Jan 10, 2021 by cdnpont
	1965 rear bleeder screw size? (Preview) Anyone know for certain the rear bleed screw size on a 65 Full size? Is it 5/16-24? I'd like to do some speed bleeders back there.	cdnpont	2	1245	Oct 26, 2020 by cdnpont
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