re: thought one of you would like it

2006-06-12 Thread jean denis willemsen
Yes ive read the article about the 66 toro Its one of the two disigns i like off olds .  

RE :Photos of Cruisin' the Gut Saturday-------- Mystery car

2006-06-12 Thread Joe Varley
I know, I know. The shot lurking in with the Lansing cruise cars. It is none other that Thunder Lizard lurking between the vacuums at the car wash, ready to pounce on an unsuspecting Hemi Mopar! Joe Varley AZ OCA # 1448

RE: cars are the problem

2006-06-12 Thread Deane Bristow
Oops! Went on about this before reading the entire digest. Sorry Greg, I was overcome by a warm front while anticipating our next seismic event here in the great NW! Deane

Re: cars are the problem

2006-06-12 Thread Deane Bristow
Well, cars are the problem but not for the reasons I've read so far! If you want to wring your hands over something consider the sheer volume of pavement devoted to this love affair of the car! How much fuel did we burn making tarmac? How about all the effort devoted to creating tires and then

Re: it's baaaaaack! The '68 H/O that Vinny wishes he had

2006-06-12 Thread steven pignataro
congratulations on being the high bdder!Christopher Witt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: er, vice versa I guessebay 4650471826The one that used Vinny's photos to sell his pc of crap Cutlass.Yeah, that one.Long Island NYThe one I "bought" and then sent CLONE MONEY for.ha ha haAt least he states that it

Re: it's baaaaaack! The '68 H/O that Vinny wishes he had

2006-06-12 Thread HURSTOLDZ
And Chris I see you are the high bidder... again! Think this will piss off the seller??? Vinny 62 Starfire (long gone) 64 442 post coupe (sold) 65 442 holiday (my first car,long gone) 65 442 post coupe (long gone) 70 W31 Cutlass (long gone) 77 Cutlass Supreme Brougham T-Tops

it's baaaaaack! The '68 H/O that Vinny wishes he had

2006-06-12 Thread Christopher Witt
er, vice versa I guess ebay 4650471826 The one that used Vinny's photos to sell his pc of crap Cutlass. Yeah, that one. Long Island NY The one I "bought" and then sent CLONE MONEY for. ha ha ha At least he states that it is a CUTLASS this time Even listed it as a Cutlass. Initial photo doe

fuel injection fuel requirements

2006-06-12 Thread 77w30
Just like a carbureted engine you must figure out what you're max rpm you want to attain in order to figure out injector size if you plan to race the engine. For street use you can run a 305 ecm and injectors on a 350,403, and even a 455 with good results. The ecm has the ability to learn and ada

68-72 Accessory Bolts for w/ AC all sorted out?

2006-06-12 Thread Christopher Witt
What a King Size PITA. At long last I believe I have sorted out all the fasteners required to put PS, Alt, and AC brackets on the '68-72 Olds V8. All but the PN of that long WP boltstud that does not exist. But, who needs that? SO, it's all in an Excel sheet, bolt and nut and spacer PN's and

Photos of Cruisin' the Gut Saturday 6.10.06

2006-06-12 Thread Christopher Witt
Cruise Saturday in Lansing The obligatory crew: http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/6161_CTG_121-SuperBeeQtrShot.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/6161_CTG_122-PinkT-Bird.jpg http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/6161_CTG_123a

RE: Disturbing news re: Olds HQ

2006-06-12 Thread Gene Crowdis
I forwarded a copy of your emails to Pat Yancey to see what he knows about shutting down the building.   Will let you know what he says. Gene   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 7:32 PM To: oldsmobile@cheb

Re: early ram-air system?

2006-06-12 Thread Scott Mugan
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/6129_57- W1_A2.jpg

Re: Disturbing news re: Olds HQ

2006-06-12 Thread DoobieKPB
Chris,   Why don't you get in contact with the GM Heritage Center and see what if anything they plan on saving.   GM Heritage CenterAttn: Oldsmobile Archives6400 Center DriveSterling Heights, MI 48312-2609USA   Maybe the OCA members could offer some assistance through volunteer help and save mor

early ram-air system?

2006-06-12 Thread Christopher Witt
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/6129_57-W1_A2.jpg --- Chris Witt *the* Rocket Scientist 1303 W. Miller Rd. Lansing MI 48911 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cell 517-449-0432 weekends or short weekday calls or leave message. Home 517-882-9747 thru 10-11pm MI time m

Disturbing news re: Olds HQ

2006-06-12 Thread Christopher Witt
If you are coming to Homecoming, you might wish to get pix of your car in front of the Olds HQ bldg. They are tearing the asm. plant down rapidly, and heading for the HQ bldg. God forbid anything should get salvaged, such as the OLDSMOBILE lettering off the bldg. In fact, I hear that though

RE: thought one of you would like it

2006-06-12 Thread James Hernandez
Thanks for the link. If you surf around the site, you will find another link to an article naming the Toronado as Motor Trend's 1966 Car of the year. The subtitle is, "Never in the 14-year history of this award has the choice been so obvious and unanimous." === Ja

thought one of you would like it

2006-06-12 Thread jean denis willemsen
Hay i came across this and thought that one you would like it   http://www.motortrend.com/womt/112_050721_womt_your_classic/     

Rattle Diagnosed

2006-06-12 Thread old442
I've had an annoying rattle that would rear it's head when going over moderately rough surfaces. It sounded like the exhaust system was the cause, which it wasn't. Last week I isolated it to a bad rear shock. Since I was planning on replacing my shocks this fall when I rebuild the suspension

The movie "Cars"

2006-06-12 Thread ilo
Hey list Saw the movie "Cars" this weekend.. I had a fun time, I would recommend that you see it. The movie does good by naming a character... Cutlass, it was the sportscaster. It was the only modern domestic car used as a character that I could see. They did mention a Corvette but only the name.

RE: 455 disassembly question

2006-06-12 Thread Schopen, Kenneth
> Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:41:34 + > From: "Michael McDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: 455 disassembly question > > I'm about to remove and replace the timing gears and the > front engine plate on my 1972 455 engine. > > Do I need to make sure that the #1 piston is at the top dead >

Re: 455 disassembly question

2006-06-12 Thread
Hi Mike Just take it apart. When you go to put it back the marks on the timing gears must align. You can turn what ever is necessary to make that happen. I usually try to line up the timing gear marks before I pull them off. By the way you are replacing with steel gears on the cam and the crank

Re: Posi Carrier 588 for Olds O type rearend

2006-06-12 Thread Schopen, Kenneth
> Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 22:36:37 EDT > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Posi Carrier 588 for Olds O type rearend > > Listers, > Anyone have an extra 588 posi carrier for a 12 bolt > Olds O type rearend? That's what Chris Witt's emailer > wanted. I answered his email, but am unab

455 disassembly question

2006-06-12 Thread Michael McDonald
I'm about to remove and replace the timing gears and the front engine plate on my 1972 455 engine. Do I need to make sure that the #1 piston is at the top dead center position, before I pull the harmonic balancer? Will the timing gears and harmonic balancer slide back into there correct positi

Re: Sport Steering Wheel

2006-06-12 Thread W451973
72 and up.

Sport Steering Wheel

2006-06-12 Thread old442
What years used a color keyed horn button on the sport steering wheel? I'm asking because the '71 assembly manual only lists black. -- Kurt Heinrich OCA# 30442 71 Cutlass Supreme SX Convertible

It Lives!

2006-06-12 Thread Kevin Wright
It's aliiive! It's aliive! Snoopy, my '70 Olds Cutlass Sports Coupe, coughed and spit, attempted to flood himself, then roared yesterday (Sunday)! Finished up the wiring and re-mounted the cooling fans to finish what I needed to do to have him start. A little gas

RE: Quarters, skins & patch panels

2006-06-12 Thread steven pignataro
JCWhitney.com  I was looking in there catologue and the have 70-72 4-dr and SW quarters for sale for 64.99 , they aren't for two doors but if you only need certain areas these may be quite useful for you.  STeven"Bejma, Tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > -Original Message- > From: [EMAI

RE: Quarters, skins & patch panels

2006-06-12 Thread Bejma, Tom
Title: RE: Quarters, skins & patch panels > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Scott White > Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 7:23 PM > To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca > Subject: Quarters, skins & patch panels > > > Hello all- >

RE: Return of the Red Mine, needs engine

2006-06-12 Thread 77w30
Wow that's wrong. I have to go to work but will blow the dust off the efi conversion books I have and explain it in detail ron rodney fama OCA #033098 1969 cutlass s 1969 442 north carolinia car 1969 442 cali car. assembly required stay away from www.calicars.cc what a hassle. 1972 cutlass conve

Re: Return of the Red Mine, needs engine

2006-06-12 Thread Peg O'Connor
Sorry, fingers went faster than the brain. I meant between the *350* and the 403, but judging from your answer below, the response is the same. --- Peg O'Connor Gainesville, FL On Sat, 10 Jun 2006, Mark Mullins wrote: On Saturday 10 June 2006 11:15, Peg O'Connor wrote: Is there a big weigh

Re: Return of the Red Mine, needs engine

2006-06-12 Thread Dave Cullen
Also, does anyone know, given how restrictive the heads are on a roller-307, does it ever use the secondaries? Would it suffer any loss at all if stuck with a 260's carb and intake? Just sort of wondering... - Joe Vahabzadeh The secondaries open just fine. And 87 442's had roller motors with

Return of the Red Mine, needs engine

2006-06-12 Thread bcroe
11 Jun 2006 22:52:09 -0400 "77w30" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > That's not correct, a ecm has no idea if its feeding a 305 or a > 350,383,402.454.455,ect, > It bases fuel delivery on injector size,rpm,ect,map or maf,vss, That's right. So if you put a system designed for a 307 on a 403, the syst