Re: welcoming a new member

2006-06-21 Thread cutlass7276
Joe Congrats to you and yer wife Enjoy this time as they grow REAL fast,then they want the credit card and the Olds. My 18 yr old just Grad. from highscool with honors,,,seems like yesterday i was bottle feeding. Randy H. Maple Ridge B.C.

dick miller engines

2006-06-21 Thread 77w30
I have a few questions, I was looking at different web sites and noticed dick miller has 3 big block build ups. 1 is a +.030 455 rated at 670 hp and 627 ftlbs. 2 496 build up using a 4.185 bore and 4.500 stroke that gives 666 hp and 650 ft lbs of tq. 3 511 cubes 4.250 bore and 4.500 stroke th

Re: '06 Homecoming & '06 Nationals in Dallas

2006-06-21 Thread Willis Dennis
Everett I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I enjoyed meeting you at Homecoming and thanx for the pilot bushing. I look forward to seeing you next year at HC.   Willis - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: welcoming a new member

2006-06-21 Thread 77w30
Congratulations 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 convertable 1976 phx y-76 arizona regional car. assy. required 1977 cutlass supreme (3) 1986 honda shadow vt 11

Re: welcoming a new member

2006-06-21 Thread Joe
Joe, Congratulations Joe

Re: '69 Cutlass convert arrives back home in Lansing- needs repair

2006-06-21 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Chris, So you're telling me this mangled carb was on that fresh painted and dressed up blue engine? And the car sold for that price. Unbelievable! Yeah. I tell people all the time - Teflon tape on pipe threads only - no Teflon tape on machine threads for any type of compression fitting, Ever

Re: welcoming a new member

2006-06-21 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Ok, well, he doesn't have his own email, and hasn't joined the list, but I thought you all might want to welcome him. In this picture, age 15 hours, Nicolàs Antonio Vahabzadeh http://home.comcast.net/~king-v/15hrs.jpg And, as you might guess, the first, and so far *only* car he's ever been in:

Rallye 350 W-31s abound, was RE: HC-06, Part II

2006-06-21 Thread Schopen, Kenneth
> Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:28:56 -0400 > From: "Christopher Witt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: HC-06, Part II > > A few photos snip > How many R350's? > > http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/6168_HC-06_150 c.jpg And this one has a W-31 decal - on the fan shroud? Kenn

RE: welcoming a new member

2006-06-21 Thread James Hernandez
Congrats Joe, make sure to post a picture of his first ride in your Olds. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Vahabzadeh Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 5:40 PM To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Subject: welcoming a new member Ok, well, he doe

HFT 10% off Coupon

2006-06-21 Thread Christopher Witt
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seeks 68 Cutlass FM, PAnt'a, 8T case, PSeat

2006-06-21 Thread Christopher Witt
Chris: You may not have any of these since I know they can be hard to find but if you come across for a 68 Cutlass any of the following items feel free to contact me. AM/FM radio (working) Power Antenna itself (or maybe just a working motor since mine isn't working) Case for an 8 track (intact ca

'06 Homecoming & '06 Nationals in Dallas

2006-06-21 Thread HORTONGE
   2nd year I went to Homecoming and it was better than last year, spent a lot of money for customers and they were all happy, I got my money back plus some profit so I am happy also. Plans for next year already being made.    Was planning on leaving Sunday to drive with a friend to Dallas b

HC-06, Part II

2006-06-21 Thread Christopher Witt
A few photos alas, it appears I lost a disk, had pix of Jen's winning '78, and that NIFTY 90's 'W30 tribute' car with LRod shifters. Girlfriend http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/6168_HC-06_121a.jpg 67's have side markers? http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_S

Re: welcoming a new member

2006-06-21 Thread HURSTOLDZ
Congratulations Joe and Wife! Children are a blessing of the Lord! 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 (long gone) 83 98 coupe (long

welcoming a new member

2006-06-21 Thread Joe Vahabzadeh
Ok, well, he doesn't have his own email, and hasn't joined the list, but I thought you all might want to welcome him. In this picture, age 15 hours, Nicolàs Antonio Vahabzadeh http://home.comcast.net/~king-v/15hrs.jpg And, as you might guess, the first, and so far *only* car he's ever been in: a

'69 Cutlass convert arrives back home in Lansing- needs repair

2006-06-21 Thread Christopher Witt
Friend just got a nice convertiblel offa ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4647317737 Has 73-74 455 engine from Big Car, used to be 350/350 car. Delivered. Glad we did not go to DRIVE it home, it would not even move out of the driveway. Let's see why... No ga

RE: Jeep F/S, Sorry off topic

2006-06-21 Thread 77w30
Sorry to hear about you’re loss 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 convertable 1976 phx y-76 arizona regional car. assy. required 1977 cutlass supreme

Re: trip computer and climate control freakiness!

2006-06-21 Thread Joe Vahabzadeh
At 10:42 AM 6/20/06 -0400, Wes wrote: >It sounds like it could be a bad ground somewhere in the dash. The >trip computer is supposed to have constant power to retain date, time, >etc. Maybe a shared ground between the fan controller and the trip >computer has come loose - maybe two wires to the s

RE: ac compressor

2006-06-21 Thread 77w30
I have a few of them, they worked fine years ago, but a rebuilt unit may save you headaches down the road. If interested hit me off list Ron, p/s I'm located in new jerskey rodney fama OCA #033098 1969 cutlass s 1969 442 north carolinia car 1969 442 cali car. assembly required stay away from www

RE: a running 468 Olds - Cheap Rediators!

2006-06-21 Thread Schopen, Kenneth
> Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:24:20 -0700 (PDT) > From: Kerry Doyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: a running 468 Olds - Cheap Rediators! > > Ken > Thanks for the information on the gaskets and > radiator. > > I checked on the Radiator at Auto Zone, they list it > as 4 core (433369) brass.$178.00 T

Re: ac compressor

2006-06-21 Thread bammons
you should buy this new, $$ money well spent and it's not even that much (in the grand scheme of things) - Original Message - From: Marty McLeod <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 3:46 pm Subject: ac compressor To: Olds Mailing List > Hi all. I was just wondering if anyb

ac compressor

2006-06-21 Thread Marty McLeod
Hi all. I was just wondering if anybody on the list had a good working ac compressor for sale that they would be willing to sell that would fit my 69 Vista Cruiser. Please get back to me off list and we can talk price. Thanks Marty McLeod 69 Cutlass S Convertible 455 69 Vista Cruiser

Re: Jeep F/S, Sorry off topic

2006-06-21 Thread Duane Parks
Sorry to hear about your dad Joe.    Duane 1972 Cutlass Convertible   On 6/21/06, Joe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sorry for the off topic post. My dad past away last week     Thanks, Joe 

RE: Need 72 Cutlass advice

2006-06-21 Thread Chris Urban
What is PAE? Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kerry Doyle Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 3:42 PM To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Subject: Re: Need 72 Cutlass advice Kevin from Rubicon WI did this not to long ago to his HT. I think he

Re: a running 468 Olds - Cheap Rediators!

2006-06-21 Thread JonKrisInc
Kerry, I use a "Be Cool" radiator ( only 3 core, but a smidge wider than stock ) in my Cutlass, with the original Fan and fan clutch. The temp needle barely moves even on the hottest days, at full rev or idle. Downside was it did set me back about $500+     Bruce72 Cutlass Conv.56 Mercedes 1

Re: Need 72 Cutlass advice

2006-06-21 Thread Kerry Doyle
Kevin from Rubicon WI did this not to long ago to his HT. I think he was able to install the GV by rotating and lowering the trans crossmember. It is only a small area of the tunnel that gets opened up a bit. sort of just taking the draw wrinkles out with a blunt impact tool. For the money I pu

a running 468 Olds - Cheap Rediators!

2006-06-21 Thread Kerry Doyle
Ken Thanks for the information on the gaskets and radiator. I checked on the Radiator at Auto Zone, they list it as 4 core (433369) brass.$178.00 The 4 core brass for the 68 442 (#433346) is dimensionally the same but list at $235.00. I did not find a listing for a P30 radiator in aluminum. I or

Re: 72 Cutlass 350 build list

2006-06-21 Thread JonKrisInc
Magna fluxed was the term they used. I always think of Superman checking the block for me (X-ray eyes)

Re: 72 Cutlass 350 build list

2006-06-21 Thread JonKrisInc
That's great. I forwarded it to the builder. Thanks Milton.

Re: 72 Cutlass 350 build list

2006-06-21 Thread jkopf
X-rayed?? Do you mean sonic checked ot magma-fluxed. X-ray on a cast iron block would be difficult. Even if you did 3d recon or ran it in a CT penitration would be poor and resolving small cracks would be almost impossiable.   Jack - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wedne

Re: Need 72 Cutlass advice

2006-06-21 Thread JonKrisInc
Fred, Thank you. That answers my question. We're going to make this happen.       Bruce72 Cutlass Conv.56 Mercedes 190SL Conv.05 Caddy STS04 Caddy SRX

'65 master cylinder, was Re: (no subject)

2006-06-21 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
hello everyone sure someone can answer this question what is the master cylinder bore diameter on a 65 cutlass?? thanks '65 A-body master cylinder bore diameter is 1", taken from a brand new master cylinder sitting on my shelf. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: 72 Cutlass 350 build list

2006-06-21 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Open to all and any suggestions before they begin. I trust your opinions. I assume the pistons are TRW/Sealed Power type which are commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and are set to a predetermined deck height for the cylinder bore (factory type quench distance). In this order: 1) Align bore

Re: Need 72 Cutlass advice

2006-06-21 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
It's the extra bracing that HT's do not require that concerns me. Is the extra bracing in the tunnel area? Do you see any extra bracing there? If not, then there may not be any problem. Milton Schick 1964 442 Cutlass [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Need 72 Cutlass advice

2006-06-21 Thread Fred Nissen
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 6/21/2006 1:25:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't know for sure, but logic and engineering practice would dictate there should not be any difference, because there's no reason for there to be a difference.

72 Cutlass 350 build list

2006-06-21 Thread JonKrisInc
Ok, the block has been tested and X-rayed, and it's solid. The follow is a list of what they are putting in.   8 Forged pistons 1 Piston ring set 8 Rod bearing set 1 Main bearing set 1 Cam bearing set 1 Timing chain 1 Timing bushing set 1 Cam gear adaptor 1 Cam button and ball 1 Hydraulic rolle

Re: Need 72 Cutlass advice

2006-06-21 Thread JonKrisInc
In a message dated 6/21/2006 1:25:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't know for sure, but logic and engineering practice would dictate there should not be any difference, because there's no reason for there to be a difference. It's the extra bracing that H

Re: Need 72 Cutlass advice

2006-06-21 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Kerry, Is there anyone else who knows if there is a difference in the trans channel between a Hardtop and Conv. for a 72 Cutlass? Chris, Milton, Fred? I don't know for sure, but logic and engineering practice would dictate there should not be any difference, because there's no reason for th

Re: 67 Olds 442 trim plate

2006-06-21 Thread John Lee
By 442 trim, you mean the fender and decklid badges and grille, right? I think all the other moldings are just straight Cutlass Supreme stuff. -John.

Jeep F/S, Sorry off topic

2006-06-21 Thread Joe
Sorry for the off topic post. My dad past away last week and I'm trying to get my moms finances in order. She doesn't need this vehicle anymore. Just trying to sell this for her. My apologies to the list.   1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Sport Utility 120,000 miles   A/C, Power windows, Locks

Re: Need 72 Cutlass advice

2006-06-21 Thread JonKrisInc
Kerry, Thanks for the pictures. It helps a lot. Is there anyone else who knows if there is a difference in the trans channel between a Hardtop and Conv. for a 72 Cutlass? Chris, Milton, Fred?     Bruce72 Cutlass Conv.56 Mercedes 190SL Conv.05 Caddy STS04 Caddy SRX

Re: Cutlass Convertible Top Line Working Pressure

2006-06-21 Thread Zito, James A \(GE Infra, Energy\)
Steve, >From the 1968 Fischer body manual: "The rotor pump is designed to deliver a >maximum pressure in the range of 340 psi to 380 psi." I am also in need of a set of hoses, and really don't want to pay the $100 that Fu$ick are charging. I have tried taking them to the local hydraulic suppl

Re: Cutlass Convertible Top Line Working Pressure

2006-06-21 Thread NUOLDSMAN
In a message dated 6/20/06 10:31:24 PM Central Daylight Time, nuoldsman writes: Does anyone know what the working pressure is on the convertible top cylinder hydraulic lines? I can't imagine it being more than what? 120, maybe up to 140 Pounds? I don't think the plastic lines will wit

RE: man seeks 70-72 conv/4dr Cutlass trunk lid deck lid

2006-06-21 Thread DeVries, Garth
The Parts Place has a reproduction available for $389.00 (I think on price). -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher Witt Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 8:09 AM To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FWD: man seeks 70

Re: Fan clutch ?

2006-06-21 Thread NUOLDSMAN
In a message dated 6/20/06 10:31:24 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A few years ago there was a business rebuilding original fan clutches. I will be replacing the original Delco unit on the '72 Toro to go to Dallas, and want to get it rebuilt later. Joe, Listers, I have a

FWD: man seeks 70-72 conv/4dr Cutlass trunk lid deck lid

2006-06-21 Thread Christopher Witt
I'm looking for a '70 Cutlass convertible trunk lid. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Rick [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Days Long Ago!

2006-06-21 Thread Nellik66
Thanks for your reply Duane, I'm with you! In 1974, I sold my 1969 442 W-30 for $800 so I could buy my 1970 442 W-30 4-speed with EVERY available option (for a 4-speed) in Rally Red for $1200. Where were those crystal balls?! Jim 1970 C/S Convertible - FOR SALE!

Re: Days Long Ago!

2006-06-21 Thread Duane Parks
Actually, you're not far from the truth there.  I wish I knew what to invest in RIGHT NOW, you know, the $1500-$2000 cars that will be worth $gazillion in a few years.   We all have the stories of how we passed up buying the 64.5 Mustang for $800, the 57 Chebbie for $1500...or at least I do.   I'll

RE: Paging Ron Fama/Olds package

2006-06-21 Thread 77w30
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Rodney fama 25 manor blvd Monroe nj 08831 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 convertable 1976 phx y-76 arizona regional car. assy. required 1977 cutl

RE: 67 Olds 442 trim plate

2006-06-21 Thread Kurt
It appears to be a Lansing built car. 5V is the 442 trim W is tinted windshield I believe the next is "2L" not 21 2L would be for a 4-speed, no console. Kurt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wmachines.shubes.net '65 Jetstar 1 (4-speed) '66 442 Sports Coupe (Tri-Carb, 4-speed) '67 442 Converti