Re: Ignition Relay 84 88, cant find

2006-05-29 Thread Brian Ammons
I was out of town. Everything Fred & Bruce wrote is correct - I had the same problem in the same car ('84 Delta), the faulty ignition switch on top of the column caused the fusible links to blow once when on highway and once again shortly after fixing fusible links. This was several years ago on

RockAuto.com

2006-05-29 Thread bcroe
Joe, Mine made the Toro stop rolling like a boat in a turn. Wonder how much better they would be painted? Maybe I didn't need the big bars, poly, new bushings. Bruce Roe 28 May 2006 "Joe Varley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I installed the KYB shocks today. What a difference. Sure firme

REO Crossed the country first in 1912!

2006-05-29 Thread cutlass7276
Hello Took 49 days to cross the country ocean to ocean with 35 H.P. and no paved roads! I was just surfin the local Olds stuff when i happened upon some interesting history. I always wanted to own a REO speedwagon,,be careful what you wish for. http://www.vancouverhistory.ca/archives_reo.htm

Re: Loping V6

2006-05-29 Thread KS7RACING
In a message dated 5/29/06 9:14:51 PM Central Daylight Time, Troy writes: -- My brother bought a 68 Jeepster, with a 1929 Dodge body on it. It is a Mud Bog truck. It has the original Buick V6 in it. -- Right off the bat I'd guess a lot has to do with the fact that it's an odd-fire V-6 (if by "

Re: 3.8 FWD FI with distributor?!

2006-05-29 Thread KS7RACING
Joe, That was me -- I could swear that my dad's girlfriend had a Ninety-Eight that was older than my dad's 1989 Ninety-Eight (but still FWD) with this setup. The other thing I remember about it was this car still had V-belts while Dad's had a serpentine belt. I could be all screwed up but I s

Re: Fer sail 67 Cutlass/edit my auction

2006-05-29 Thread Kerry Doyle
Randy So where in BC? Is this on Victoria? Does the buyer need to pay to ferry it? So will it cost tons of money to get it into the states? Saw a very similar car in Springfeild MO last week with a new red paint job. One could just buy that one and avoid the broker hassel. I think they were as

Loping V6

2006-05-29 Thread Troy Provost
Is there anything other than a high performance camshaft the would cause an engine to lope? This may be a little off topic. My brother bought a 68 Jeepster, with a 1929 Dodge body on it. It is a Mud Bog truck. It has the original Buick V6 in it. He doesn't know much about the history of it.

Re: List Subscribers 70 442 for sale

2006-05-29 Thread Troy Provost
I know someone looking for one. What is your asking price? And details about car. I can't off hand remember where you live. Thanks, Troy At 09:11 PM 5/28/2006, you wrote: FYI. Have a 70 Olds 442, Just finished for sale if any knows of anyone interested. Thanks, Mike Pemberton

RE: Paul's oil pressure problem

2006-05-29 Thread Joe Varley
Just to assure you some more that pulling the engine may be necessary, you could have the oil analyzed to check for metal. Joe Varley AZ

3.8 FWD FI with distributor?!

2006-05-29 Thread Joe Vahabzadeh
Ok . . I know I was talking to someone from the list about this, but can't remember who it was, and something came up about the front drive 3.8 V6. I'd been under the impression that all of them were DIS, but someone said they'd seen one with a distributor. Well, I found a photo of one . . STRANGE

Re: Fer sail 67 Cutlass/edit my auction

2006-05-29 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Wonder how much faster i will go with the new shorter tires/slicks on the 58 using proceeds from the sale? Who knows, but who knows what the Shadow knows? Who Knows? :-))) Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Fer sail 67 Cutlass/edit my auction

2006-05-29 Thread cutlass7276
Hello The 425 tri power and the little doggie bouncy head have been added to the 67 fer sail auction. Thanks for the hints. Wonder how much faster i will go with the new shorter tires/slicks on the 58 using proceeds from the sale? Randy H. Maple Syrup B.C. ___

Re: Fer sail 67 Cutlass/edit my auction

2006-05-29 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Randy, I see nothing wrong with your auction text or pictures. You've made an honest description. If I wanted a '67, I'd be tempted to buy her. Then I'd have to install a 425, get a tri-power setup from Chirs...oh the money...:-))) Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Oil Pressure Issue

2006-05-29 Thread geo . aigel
I am with Milton. My guess is a rod or main bearing. You may do further analysis by looking at oil filter and oil pan contents, but I'd pull the engine at this point. Cheers, George

Re: Fer sail 67 Cutlass/edit my auction

2006-05-29 Thread steven pignataro
Looks good except is that US dollars or loonies?   Might be important to state it, someone will argue the point, quite a savings if they use that argument and prevail!    StevenRickChiero <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You forgot to state that your selling it to me for 100 dollars and shippingwas

Re: '96 Olds LSS, OT? Long

2006-05-29 Thread Cliff Simpson
Scott White wrote: ... Anyway, my main concern are those mobile 4 legged road hazards > that can cause a bit more damage. Rather than trying to see the beasties why not install glass packs instead of mufflers and scare the critters off the road? They will think the wrath of god is upon

Re: Fer sail 67 Cutlass/edit my auction

2006-05-29 Thread Cliff Simpson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can someone nit pick at my auction and tell me what i missed or should include or not? > ... A torque monster 455 TH400 would fit in her engine bay nice :) It would probably help to say a 350 Chevy or 502 would fit :((( > ... The trunk is MASSIVE, great for a LAR

Overhaul Article

2006-05-29 Thread Ggregory77
I purchased the Overhaul magazine to see if the Cutlass would be in it, but to my surprise the Cutlass was not featured but it did state that they do give the parts and motors back to the marks if they want them, hopefully the guy kept his engine and rims to replace what Chip put on the Cutla

Re: FW: Parting out 1969 Cutlass S

2006-05-29 Thread Ronald Forsee
Yo Chris!     Ewe seam two half mastered there lingo reel gud! Ron Forsee 65-442 OrigownerChristopher Witt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >From:

Oldsmobile 442 on American Muscle Car

2006-05-29 Thread Ggregory77
I was scanning programs on my Dish service and on Overhauling this Tuesday the Cutlass is back on, and on American Muscle Cars on the Speed Channel it will feature the Olds 442 being introduced into the muscle car wars which will air this Thursday at 8pm and this coming Sunday at 1pm as well.

FW: Parting out 1969 Cutlass S

2006-05-29 Thread Christopher Witt
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Parting out 1969 Cutlass S Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 07:18:48 -0400 (EDT) Hello Seller, I will like to inform you, that i am intrested in ur item and i will like to pay you through AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVELER CHEQUE, ===

Re: Oil Pressure Issue

2006-05-29 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Paul, I started my car up the other day. It made horrendous noises, so I shut it down immediately. I restarted it, and the gauge read "0" pressureWTF. I drive about 15 miles, and the oil pressure drops to about 15 PSI. I limp home and change the oil filter again. Fire it up - perfect oil

RE: RockAuto.com

2006-05-29 Thread Gene Crowdis
Joe, Hope you and Gloria have a smooth ride from AZ. See you in about 4 weeks. Probably will help gas mileage also. Gene -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Varley Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 1:51 AM To: DIGEST Subject: RE: RockAuto.com

Re: Year One

2006-05-29 Thread John Livingston
I use them all, since I like to get lots of catalogs and I like to see there be some competition for my bucks. Many of the parts for my 68 are unique to that model year, and often only one or two of the many sources have what I need. For example, I need a new wiper switch and the only major sup

Oil Pressure Issue

2006-05-29 Thread Paul Tumolo
Here is a good problem for you folks to chew on: Low or no oil pressure. I started my car up the other day. It made horrendous noises, so I shut it down immediately. I restarted it, and the gauge read "0" pressureWTF. So I do the following: 1. Check the oil level - full 2. Pull both valve c

P/S Pump

2006-05-29 Thread Paul Tumolo
You have air in the system. There is a bleeding procedure in the factory service manual. Paul Tumolo - Principal and Founder Edusult Performance Systems 6 Clark Street Medway, MA 02053-2204 Office: 508-482-0184 Mobile: 508-789-8191 www.edusult.com "Leadership and learning are indispensable

Re: Radiator

2006-05-29 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Got some hoses on the passenger side radiator (lower part) on a '64 F85 that are starting to dry out. They are about 1/4"--1/3" in diameter. I've been looking at upper and lower lines, but these are not them. What are they? Transmission cooler lines going the the lower radiator tank where t

Re: '72 Toronado gas gauge

2006-05-29 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Have any of you seen tank floats "stick" in car parked for a while? It has 76,000 miles on it, always in AZ. Yes. More than likely is surface corrosion on the contact strip that got rubbed off once the swing arm moved up and down a few times. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Toro Oil Pan mod? (fwd)

2006-05-29 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Tom, With all the discussion about oil pans recently, what is the possibility of modifying my Toro pans hump (can you say ...hammer?) since the whole drain back issue seems to be the sticking point on that pan?Or how about welding in a short tube connecting the upper level with the lower le