buh bye Chebucto

2006-12-30 Thread Christopher Witt
looks like Alternate Method thru google works all signed up there leavng here buh-bye. WANTED: QJet carburetor ending in '251, '253 thru '259 --- Chris Witt *the* Rocket Scientist 1303 W. Miller Rd. Lansing MI 48911 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cell 517-449-0432 weekends or short we

Painted the '69 Cutlass engine last nite

2006-12-30 Thread Christopher Witt
Bearing inspection reveals no reason to disturb the factory main bearings at all. http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/MVC-254F.jpg Consequentially, the timing set was installed and the oil pan and rocker covers and water neck and oil filter adapter, and a layer of fine G

Chitty Chevy parts: J-nuts

2006-12-30 Thread Christopher Witt
??? Bought some "restoration" J-nuts and bolts for the '69 Cutlass from a Chevy Vendor. Pointy washer head bolts like the pic shows! http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=chevellecamino&Product_Code=BPX-9715&Category_Code=SUSPENSION http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b17

Bldg 70 Lettering MIA

2006-12-30 Thread Christopher Witt
as of 12.29.06 North side http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/MVC-220F.jpg South side http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/MVC-237F.jpg --- Chris Witt *the* Rocket Scientist 1303 W. Miller Rd. Lansing MI 48911 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cel

'69 engine almost ready to paint

2006-12-28 Thread Christopher Witt
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/6352_69-Cs_ENGINE_A22clean.jpg cleaned inside and out, just need to ck bearings and proceed with assembly. WANTED: QJet carburetor ending in '251, '253 thru '259 --- Chris Witt *the* Rocket Scientist 1303 W. Miller Rd.

Man seeks 1965 B400 442 engine

2006-12-27 Thread Christopher Witt
hello chris. willis from doctor oldsmobile gave me your email. im looking for a 1965 olds 442 engine ( 4 speed ) engine i have a 65 with a 66 442 engine in it and would like to get the correct year. if you have one or know where i may be able to find one please contact me at the email below . t

J nuts found?

2006-12-26 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 16:31:11 -0500 From: "Paul Tumolo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Hey Witt Chris, I have 8 NOS "J" nuts. How come you don't respond to my messages on every Olds board? How come? Thought I did ROP I do not get to very often when I do it does not behave

seeks 67 Steery wheel

2006-12-24 Thread Christopher Witt
Looking for an original '67 steering wheel in restorable condition. Thanks, Bob == None here, sorry. try the free WANTED ad on 442.com? Hemmings Motor News? WANTED ad in Journey With Olds? email list readers? WANTED: QJet carburetor ending in '251, '253 thru '259 --

Ho, ho,

2006-12-24 Thread Christopher Witt
Ho-ping all is well with all y'all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year... So far so good here, the new driver got most of our Christmas in the form of a 1994 Z24 Cavalier [with OAI like a W30!] WANTED: QJet carburetor ending in '251, '253 thru '259 --- Chris Witt *the* Rock

pix of the '49 4-dr repaint that needs GLASS

2006-12-23 Thread Christopher Witt
http://72.22.90.30/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=29482 WANTED: QJet carburetor ending in '251, '253 thru '259 --- 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

seeking J-nuts, 1949 Olds 4-dr GLASS

2006-12-23 Thread Christopher Witt
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/6357_68-442_J-Nut_A0frtshoxlower5.jpg Need to find some like that not even the Chevy Parts Places have them I guess. Not the dealer Not NAPA not the body shop, nor Mid-state Bolt & Screw running out of ideas. GM PN was 391359 NUT, 5/16

Re: J-Nuts for 64-72 GM a-body front shocks lower end

2006-12-23 Thread Christopher Witt
Chris, A photo sent to me would be fine, except I am not sure I can measure correctly! I can mail you one at no charge, if it is not what you need, just mail it back! Let me know, Susan == OK, let's do BOTH! here's a pic of what I have and need, and the crucial measurement: h

fixer upper?

2006-12-22 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 22:17:20 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Ebay Item - --MB_8C8F38ED36E088C_C08_17797_mblk-r35.sysops.aol.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I'm thinking of bidding on this item on Ebay 130060816104 is this a 44

Why men's inquiries do not make Dear Abby

2006-12-21 Thread Christopher Witt
stoilen from ROP.com: Why Men are Rarely Published in Dear Abby Dear Abby, I've never written to you before, but I really need your advice on what could be a crucial decision. I've suspected for some time now that my wife has been cheating on me. The usual signs... Phone rings but if I answ

ebay blue '70 custom, Scofflaws

2006-12-21 Thread Christopher Witt
as for the ebay blue 1970 modified "S" very nice job, nice custom, not sure why one needs a video screen in the trunk. And, why have OAI and not hook it up properly?? Do they not understand the engineering reasoning behind that system? and... Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 13:54:30 -0700 From: "Sch

Farm Visit

2006-12-21 Thread Christopher Witt
Had a visitor yesterday now I have some Christmas cash Found a few things I did not know I had D-spot Toro 425 bare block, buyer came for that Fa block went for cheap 1970 F block also. Found a 3.42 open diff I forgot I had Found an empty diff case with W2t cover I forgot I had. found that the

'65 442's with factory 425's?

2006-12-20 Thread Christopher Witt
some guy the other day told me he wanted a 65 425 (had to be the A block) because it was going into a 65 442. And he wanted it to be correct. Only B-400's were availabe on the 442 in 1965 He said that 400s weren't produced on time, so the first '65 442s had 425s. MAYBE a handful of

wrecked '68 H/O race car

2006-12-20 Thread Christopher Witt
In a message dated 12/19/2006 11:29:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Stuff tucked away in the basement. from a wrecked '68 H/O race car OH?ANY OTHER GOODIES??? Vinny = I don't think so. Call Wmi Bureski at 815-652-5188 to discuss other pcs he may have

69 Delta 88 bkp LENS

2006-12-20 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:21:21 -0800 From: Bill G <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Backup lens I found a 69 Delta 88 with a salvage title so it has to pass inspection well the car did not pass because of a broken backup lens. I am going back to look at the car more closely, at the time I was in in

WB Blower apart

2006-12-19 Thread Christopher Witt
Got the WB Blower apart today. cheese whiz 2-lobe rotors are about 80 lbs EACH Housing ??? Every pc exc. the very end caps is CAST IRON surprisingly good condition inside. Might be usable yet. On a bulldozer. I still say "indestructible mailbox". WANTED: QJet carburetor ending in '251, '253

Caring for a stored engine?

2006-12-19 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:00:02 -0500 From: Joe Vahabzadeh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Caring for a stored engine? All, Hrm, well, while the 455 has been out of the donor vehicle for about a year [snip] What else should I do? The upper radiator hose is off, so the outlet's just open there.

Found the KA pulley?

2006-12-19 Thread Christopher Witt
WANTED: 1968-9 2 groove Water Pump PULLEY "KA-401462" stamp . NOT the common PS Pump Pulley. Must have 4 bolt holes + center hole for water pump use. = I can make that go away now I guess Dad of the feller that sold me #1 has one as well. JWO ad did the trick, both times. Stuff

RE: man seeks 69 Cutlass parts

2006-12-19 Thread Christopher Witt
hich he is not a reader, will not get him the info. Chris - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher Witt Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 6:16 PM To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Subject: man seeks 69 Cutlass parts contact HIM DIRECTLY i

What-all's wrong with this car Item 12006622450

2006-12-19 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 22:13:49 -0500 From: "Dan Roethel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Whats wrong with this car While surfing Evilbay I came across this 69 Cutlass convertible. Item 120066224508 What's wrong with this car? Sorry no prize if you guess right. Dan engine out of AC

man seeks 69 Cutlass parts

2006-12-18 Thread Christopher Witt
contact HIM DIRECTLY if you can assist: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: "Dean Hales" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: 69 Cutlass parts Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:34:52 -0700 I'm looking for a set of rear quarter panels front fender too my'69 Cutlass 4 door hard top. Just thou

WB Blower dismantled

2006-12-18 Thread Christopher Witt
Last nite, got the World's Biggest Blower 1/2 dismantled Cast Iron Housing Cast Iron ROTORS Cast Iron end plates massive bearings in solid steel bearing plates. http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/6351_Pad_BLOWER_41Scale.jpg Came right apart easy, for the most part. Ingeni

More on ebay #320050722301 - NOS 67 - 88 Olds Cutlass 442 CS 2" Rea

2006-12-16 Thread Christopher Witt
From: BMW <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Christopher Witt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Question for item #320050722301 - NOS 67 - 88 Olds Cutlass 442 CS 2" Rear Li hey chris yes you are blocked from both my ebay sites. = I could not be more pleased. Thank yo

World's biggest blower?

2006-12-16 Thread Christopher Witt
Not sure I mentioned this bought a Huge blower the other day like a 6-71 but like 2x as large weird- CAST IRON HOUSING AND ROTORS freakin thing weighs like 300 lbs. must be for off road dirt moving eqpt, where you need mass for traction. endcovers a bit broken, I'll need to dismantle it and s

Re: Question for item #320050722301 - NOS 67 - 88 Olds Cutlass 442 CS 2" Rear Li

2006-12-16 Thread Christopher Witt
why are you so stupid ... you are blocked from my auctions already mr bottle rocket scientist .. Ah, excellent. I need not worry about geting taken by a lying cheat who misrepresents his product. Thank you. I did not notice I was banned, because I have not attempted to buy

68 442 f/s with cowl tag 344xx...

2006-12-15 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:20:21 -0800 (PST) From: Kerry Doyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Ebay 270069029710 Hello Ebay #270069029710 This is a decent 68 442 with lots of documentation. Looking at the pictures the cowl tag is a 34487 and matches the Vin. Many 442's have cowl tag #'s of 33487 l

RIP-esque T-shirts

2006-12-15 Thread Christopher Witt
regarding: http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/6348_Olds-Demo_224bestone.jpg You can have a similar sentiment on a T-shirt from Dr. Oldmobile: http://www.droldmobile.com/id2.html and lots of other good stuff there too. WANTED: 1968-9 2 groove Water Pump PULLEY "KA-401462

Why does Mr. Carb Restamper use Gold Irridite Screws not black?

2006-12-15 Thread Christopher Witt
"Because, believe it or not, whenever I've done that, the carb sold for a lot less. Bob carbdoctor.com" there you go. Folks pay more for that incorrect shiny look. --- Chris Witt *the* Rocket Scientist 1303 W. Miller Rd. Lansing MI 48911 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cell 517-449

Olds pics?

2006-12-14 Thread Christopher Witt
As of today, this showed up above the site of the factory demolition carnage, on the wall between road and sidewalk, where LMK/Logan crosses the river and the RR Tracks, right in line with the East Entrance on Elm St. http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/6348_Olds-Demo_224b

I have an 18"....

2006-12-14 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:27:10 -0500 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: voodoo for your Cutlass on eBay Duh Chris, it's easy...2 one inch spacers equals two inches. Doh, I should have seen that. One inch ON EACH SIDE = 2 inches higher of COURSE! That, and well

voodoo for your Cutlass on eBay

2006-12-14 Thread Christopher Witt
item # 320050722301 NOS 67 - 88 Olds Cutlass 442 CS 2" Rear Lift Kit EELCO allegedly raises the CAR BODY **two** inches by placing a **one** inch spacer under the rear spring. I sent this inquiry: Please explain how moving the bottom of the spring up ONE inch moves the top of the spring [th

FW: what is this?

2006-12-13 Thread Christopher Witt
From: "Christopher Witt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 19:57:39 -0500 what is this air cleaner? The rusty one, top right, with tumors hanging down off the bottom and at least 2 snorkels... http://greenmountainmuscle.com/IMG_1447_9_1.JPG from ebay ad 170

Lifters worth anything?

2006-12-13 Thread Christopher Witt
any of these lifter sets or partial sets worth anything for Olds use? http://tinyurl.com/3mtr3 GM HL 77A, HL-100, HL-81A, HL-85 tips and constructive criticism appreciated. --- Chris Witt *the* Rocket Scientist 1303 W. Miller Rd. Lansing MI 48911 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cell 517

RE: "Angela" Sent You a Joke!

2006-12-13 Thread Christopher Witt
More realistic version: Reaching the end of a job interview, the human resources person asked a young engineer fresh out of MIT what kind of a salary he was looking for. "In the neighborhood of $140,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." "Well, what would you say to $10 an hour, you

Engine std revisited

2006-12-12 Thread Christopher Witt
ASCII art hard to get right via email retry this I think the ''engineering'' part is a bit of hyperbole. It is not very well optimized. Right off the bat I see little lateral support- it can wiggle or collapse sideways fairly easily, though fore-aft has a brace. Said fore-aft brace SHOULD be r

x-machinist

2006-12-12 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2006 20:58:47 -0800 (PST) From: Kerry Doyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: CW the X-machinest Hello Chris and welcome back! I am sorry to hear you lost that wonderful job making barrels full of chips. I had a lath operator job many years ago and really enjoyed it. But after a few

More fun Saturday

2006-12-12 Thread Christopher Witt
Finally got a chance to go out in the boonies yesterday, had to fetch that pinion bolt, a set of heads, and a differential from a van. Brother not home, torch too well hidden, I had to remove the diff with hand tools. What fun. Cordless impact cannot access the bolts, which are too large anyhow,

can't get a job, 'cause you don't have a job... WTH?

2006-12-08 Thread Christopher Witt
Hard to further my Olds needs with this kinda crap I heard Demmer is hiring, $17/hr to make armor plate pcs cool. stop in, oh, all our hiring is done thru this company here, call them: CS Staffing in Okemos OK, call them today Q1: do you have 6 mos. work experience in the last year. Uhm, no,

f/s SMW 403 Lansing MI 48911

2006-12-08 Thread Christopher Witt
That's right, I have one for sale One "soiled" Main Web 403 engine looking at $300, will accept reasonable offer perhaps. runner when pulled, can test before sh'g can ship Roadway WANTED: 1968-9 2 groove Water Pump PULLEY "KA-401462" stamp . NOT the common PS Pump Pulley. Must have 4 bolt hole

CA Man seeks '64 Station Wagon TAILGATE parts, 'certified' speedo

2006-12-06 Thread Christopher Witt
Guy in CA seeks handle and whatnot or entire tailgate also needs police 'certified' speedo used in the 1964 cop cars. reply directly to me please, I will not see a list reply for days or maybe ever. [digest is not 100% reliable] WANTED: 1968-9 2 groove Water Pump PULLEY "KA-401462" stamp . NOT

RE: Opinion on Olds Engine Stand

2006-12-06 Thread Christopher Witt
Hi Chris, I need an engine storage stand. Please look at evil bay auction # 170048968340 and let me know if this is a good deal, is designed properly, etc. I would add the caster wheels therefore making the purchase over $100. Thanks for your help. Mike McDonald [EMAIL PROTECTED] ===

Good finds

2006-12-06 Thread Christopher Witt
Huhm had a job for a while there, thus a lull in posts. and sales lost the job yesterday I was making mostly a lot of noise and oh 100 lbs of steel chips a day 1 to 2 55 gallon drums of chips per day lately. long story no more getting burned by blue hot chips of steel for $10/hr gosh darn back to

ebay SWEET 1969 442 with M22 for CHEAP!

2006-12-06 Thread Christopher Witt
http://cgi.ebay.com/Oldsmobile-442-Cutlass-442-69-Olds-442-Cutlass-4sp-posi-Complete-Parts-or-Repair_W0QQitemZ150066983218QQihZ005QQcategoryZ15287QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem [item 150066983218] Oh, wait it's not a 442 like the ad says It's also an M21, not an M22 like the ad says and it's not SWEET

67 442 body tag revisited

2006-12-04 Thread Christopher Witt
For the guy that lost the info: 03D is March , 4th week ? Yes ST 67-33817 got that one TR 970 B is black buckets ? Yes LAN19102 got that one Paint K 2 Aquamarine w/vinyl top? Black top Accessory line reads EZEG = eze glass for the A/C ? and 5VY, I think is for deluxe seat belts

HFT: Discount Pricing for the Holidays

2006-12-04 Thread Christopher Witt
I have used the Item No. 40749 Pulley remover and installer REQUIRED for later lipped type PS pulleys, Aurora/Northstar service, etc. holds up pretty well, for Chinesium part. I also recommend the diamond tip bits if you have a dremel. I use them for etching tools, grinding stuff off castings, e

Diesel motors and NNOS 403 block cheap in Lansing MI

2006-12-04 Thread Christopher Witt
Near NOS 403 block, had issue at the factory, bought out of salvage, broke piston, possible score in one cylinder. Otherwise NEW, with NEW heads, other pcs that make an engine. $300? 2-3 DX type Diesel blocks and various parts. 80's 88 tilt column shift column. All must go RIGHT NOW or it's sc

RE: bonus at work 67 442

2006-12-04 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2006 11:38:34 -0500 From: "Kurt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: bonus at work 67 442 The "bottom" chrome (stainless actually) you describe is the standard issue for the '67 Cutlass Supreme (the 442 was only available on the Cutlass Supreme in '67). There was no factory 1" belt

PA man seeks nice std issue 1969 only STEERING WHEEL

2006-12-03 Thread Christopher Witt
PA man seeks nice not too cracked plain plastic steering wheel. Must be 1969. he's restoring a factory 4-spd Cutlass 350 convertible. not the super rare pricey 3-spoke just needs the regular issue steering wheel. Not too cracked any color will do. if you can help please CALL HIM, not me: Vic C

Got carfax report now, thanks!

2006-12-02 Thread Christopher Witt
Thanks, Fred for running the VIN thru CarFax. -- Chris Witt _ All-in-one security and maintenance for your PC.  Get a free 90-day trial! http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwlo005002msn/direct/01/?href=http://c

BJ tool, etc... Misc. Musings

2006-12-01 Thread Christopher Witt
that sounds rather naughty, doesn't it? I bought a Chinesium Ball Joint press C-clamp tool the other day. Then I see the OTC version at the BSS for only $10 more. MUCH beefier screw and c-frame. Returned the Chinese one. Go to Buy-n-sell Store OTC unit is GONE. :-( Go to ebay, bid one u

man seeks contact in MA for look-see of L69 motor

2006-12-01 Thread Christopher Witt
Guy needs someone Olds proficient to go see motor in Raynham MA confirm details like "T" stamp on head, proper glass bowl fuel filter, correct E block, B heads, etc. anyone who may care to assist please contact HIM directly at: Dan Diener 989-823-7909 home 989-213-4315 Cell Thanks __

seeks 68 442 R Bumper, console.

2006-12-01 Thread Christopher Witt
I was wondering if you had a 1968 442 rear bumper with the cutouts for the exhaust and a center console and shifter for the same car?Thanx = No spare bumpers at this time try the free WANTED ad on 442.com perhaps? I might be able to spare an AT console, no MT units. Ditto for

life after AOL

2006-11-27 Thread Christopher Witt
to whom it may concern: I used to have AOL a long long time ago before DSL Had a MAC at the time "you can have a web page" yeah, right, never did figure out how to put a single photo on it, had to give up. later converted to PC, now have to watch viruses and spam and popups ALL THE TIME, but

HMN '68 OAI car

2006-11-26 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2006 11:09:00 -0800 (PST) From: Kerry Doyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: HMN '68 W30 Part III Chris If that is a Canada built car there is a complete record available from GM historic of Canada. Do you have any idea of the asking price? === yeah, it's like $50,0

new tools, HFT sale 12/01

2006-11-26 Thread Christopher Witt
Got a ball joint press at Harbor Fright the other day they gave me an invite to come back 12/01 and get 25% off entire purchase. Huh. What larger $ items might I need by then? Later that day I find an OTC ball joint press for a mere $10 more at the buy-n-sell store- no name on the box, so they

Tom's Crank problem

2006-11-25 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 08:30:56 -0700 From: "Tom Atencio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Big Block Cam Choice Hello List! Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Lets keep this list going and hash some Olds stuff! I am gathering parts to build my 455 for my 68 442 Stock exhaust manifolds 68 45

Re: HMN '68 W30 Part III

2006-11-25 Thread Christopher Witt
As I suspected, the OAI has been added to a plain 442 [at best, if your VIN says 442] I see power brakes W30's did not come with power brakes. I see PCV in LH rocker cover- so that's probably a 1969 OAI air cleaner. Subtle but crucial difference. That, plus the fender numerals being in the w

8-Track housing repair man, repro units on ebay by The Parts Place

2006-11-25 Thread Christopher Witt
http://72.22.90.30/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=27585 Should get you all the info you need for 8-T HOUSINGS WANTED: 1968-9 2 groove Water Pump PULLEY "KA-401462" stamp . NOT the common PS Pump Pulley. Must have 4 bolt holes + center hole for water pump use. --- Chris Witt *the* R

RE: seeks 8-track player housing

2006-11-25 Thread Christopher Witt
I am looking for the 8 track player and plastic housing for my 1972 Cutlass Supreme convertible...any leads??? Thanks for any help you may be able to provide me. Erich Frechen == Alas, no got try the free WANTED ad on 442.com perhaps? Journey WIth Olds ads have gotten me a fe

AL V8 on Ebay, RS is top bidder at this time

2006-11-25 Thread Christopher Witt
ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=020&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBI%3AIT&viewitem=&item=300052574357&rd=1,1 [item # 300052574357] ROP.com discussion: http://72.22.90.30/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=28233&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15 which leads to this nifty link of AL 4

more on turn counting to ascertain final drive ratio

2006-11-24 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 07:43:54 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Final drive ratio (if a posi/limited slip rear)count how many times the yoke for the driveshaft on the rear turns for one full 360degree turn of the wheel/brakedrum/rotor(not sure what is on the rear). You can do this by y

oh goody

2006-11-23 Thread Christopher Witt
4 digests in one day let me guess someone has been posting via REPLY format and failing to trim the entire digest from the reply before sending it? WANTED: 1968-9 2 groove Water Pump PULLEY "KA-401462" stamp . NOT the common PS Pump Pulley. Must have 4 bolt holes + center hole for water pump u

Final drive ratio

2006-11-23 Thread Christopher Witt
I have a question for all I have a chance to pick-up a GM 12 bolt rear-end for 150.00pretty sure it's a C lockgears are said to be 3:55, don't know for sure, with out popping the cover, is there a way to tell? it's a one legger, but better then the 12 bolt 3:08 or 2:97 I am runn

RE: 425 Questions

2006-11-22 Thread Christopher Witt
Thanks for calling be back on my questions.The crankshafts have the number 384722 on them.I don't really know that much about the 425 engines. that's the usual 425 crank very handy to have also = 66-67 E-400 442 motor. I got this block that has the number

La Carerra Panamericana

2006-11-19 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:07:45 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: La Carerra Panamericana Anyone know the guy running the '54 Olds, numbered 442? http://positiveapeindex.blogspot.com/2006/11/on-road-to-la-carerra-day-5.html Nice car! Some cool pictures there, too

I need a crank snout bolt NOT THE COMMON 3/4" unit.

2006-11-18 Thread Christopher Witt
No, there is just no traffic on the list of late except for the usual ebay fraud alerts. Makes me wonder if we have come to the end of the line for the list. We have discussed to death every possible detail of all Olds combinations. time to dissolve the list. 8-0 Actually I

FW: Olds Admin Building- souvenier bricks?

2006-11-18 Thread Christopher Witt
From: Greg Beaulieu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Christopher Witt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Olds Admin Building Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 14:43:15 -0400 (AST) CBW, I remember your posting about the demo of the Olds admin building being underway. Here's a really dumb questi

TH350 cable to pedal- SUCCESS

2006-11-17 Thread Christopher Witt
Liseters, SAVE THIS info unless you have my database, then you got it already. Bob writes: You are the man! *blush* Advance Auto first said they couldn't get a cable for my car, but when presented with the SKU number you gave me, 3925188, the thing came right up on their sc

Heater no workee

2006-11-15 Thread Christopher Witt
don't overlook the last thing fixed if you replaced the water valve on the intake, they come in 2 flavors: vacuum lets water flow Vacuum shuts off the flow Go figure I know they gave me the wrong one for my '69 98 and the new one allowed no heat unless the vac line was removed. Br... the w

Kudos to Kerry

2006-11-12 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:31:26 -0800 (PST) From: Kerry Doyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: James' VIN stamp, now need 1968 info. OK here it is in the pictures: http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a274/Oneil442/frame/ == Awesome work there, good man I saved many of the fotos for

RE: Contact Form - Crate Engine Depot

2006-11-12 Thread Christopher Witt
- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Sent: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 8:38 PM Subject: RE: Contact Form - Crate Engine Depot Because the 350 olds has not been used for more than 10 yrs. Ron THERE HAS TO BE A SURPLUS SOMEWHERE LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE, RIGHT?

Re: James' VIN stamp, now need 1968 info.

2006-11-10 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2006 09:51:54 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: James' VIN stamp, now need 1968 info. I looked over my 68 frame yesterday and I see no such stamp Vinny ..++ From: Kerry Doyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: James' VIN stamp, now need 1968 info. I ha

Paging List Admin

2006-11-10 Thread Christopher Witt
From: "Duane Parks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: List member with Delivery Status Notification (Failure) Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 13:26:33 -0600 Duane Parks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Chris, I hate to bother you with this 'cause I know you're busy, but came across your em

FW: when is a '70 not a '70 - ebay 160042176128

2006-11-10 Thread Christopher Witt
My take on the matter is below: ..++++++ From: "Christopher Witt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cindy: Perhaps you just have the wrong photos in the ad. Perhaps you got the VIN off the PAPERWORK, and not off the vehicle itself. I ha

RE: DETAILS, schmee-tails.

2006-11-09 Thread Christopher Witt
List: FYA Get back to me if it is still available for sale,answering the following questions below,for final consideration and payment arrangements. 1)why are you selling the vehicle? == I need the room for my crystal meth lab, makes a lot more money. 2)what is the condition of th

MONDAY only: Olds bldg site BRICKS

2006-11-08 Thread Christopher Witt
Sorry for the short notice If you are available MONDAY at all, in the area, you may wish to get a truck/ Trailer and arrange to get some of the bricks/ rubble from the Olds demolition site. One shot only. Monday only Please contact Willis Dennis if you can help. I can supply some acreage in

GA 69=70 car

2006-11-08 Thread Christopher Witt
Sent a letter today to the local Sheriff for Hotense GA asking that he look into this "1969" Cutlass with a 1970 body. We'll see how Little Miss Foulmouth likes that. --- Chris Witt _ Find a local pizza place, m

Body Plate for GA pinhead

2006-11-08 Thread Christopher Witt
here's a real VIN tag note the real factory rivets sealed with body sealer I bet yours does not quite look like that. Where's the Link ? Bill G ooops http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/Rocket_Science_442/6280_69-442_CN2a-BodyPlatewith34487.jpg --- C

Cindy in GA responds

2006-11-08 Thread Christopher Witt
and I quote: HOW MANY CARS DO YOU WORK ON IN A DAY ALL MODELS INCLUDED OF COURSE?? 1 OR NONE ??? LEAVE IT TO A YANKEE TO KNOW IT ALL AND KEEP ON ABOUT SOMETHING. JUST REMEMBER THIS IF THE SOUTH WOULD HAVE WON WE WOULD HAVE HAD IT MADE... = So, it's a Yankee t

Your photos

2006-11-07 Thread Christopher Witt
Finally found the perfect photo for you. regarding your phone message of today: I cannot answer the phone 8am to 5pm. "F#$% you," indeed is that what passes for manners in your neck of the woods? I grew up in Lansing living and breathing Oldsmobiles. I know all there is to know about them there

seeks 71-2 decklid TRIMS

2006-11-07 Thread Christopher Witt
I'm looking for the 3 pcs stainless strip that goes on the bottom of the trunk lid of a 71/72 Cutlass/442. No dents please. Thanks Bob Griffin [EMAIL PROTECTED] == no got here try the free WANTED ad on 442.com? WANTED: 1968-9 2 groove Water Pump PULLEY "KA-401462" stamp .

radio application?

2006-11-06 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 17:06:33 -0600 From: "MSRobson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: radio application? Can anyone tell me what this is from: AM/FM Wonderbar radio, one piece, Service Model Number: 93BFW2 9= 1969 _3= Olds __B = B/C body, Big car, 88/98 ___FW = FM, Wonderbar probably

Smart cars

2006-11-06 Thread Christopher Witt
Interestingly, the Caddy STS uses no key. To open it (with the fob in your pocket) you grab the handle. It opens. When you leave the car, no need to lock it. Walk away and it automatically locks. Allegedly, (according to High Point Insurance) "the transponder on the Caddy STS is the most sophist

Security galore

2006-11-05 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2006 17:05:38 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: To Sell or Not(car theft) Also gang...on the newer cars..watch those electronic key fobs we use to open our cars doors now. What happens alot is you lock your car at home in the driveway..and as you move about the house

OT: thoughts on fuel economy

2006-11-05 Thread Christopher Witt
From: Joe Vahabzadeh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: OT: thoughts on fuel economy Okay, I meant to ask something about this before, but kept putting it off A recent Hot Rod magazine (Nov 06) had a little blurb on the bottom of p30 that said "100 MPG is yesterday's news", and mentioned the 198

GA contact to go see the 69/70 Cutlass?

2006-11-05 Thread Christopher Witt
Who's near Hortense GA that can go see the 70 with a 69 title? Perhaps I just ask their local Sherriff to drop by over there to ck in on the car? --- Chris Witt *the* Rocket Scientist 1303 W. Miller Rd. Lansing MI 48911 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cell 517-449-0432 weekends or short

James' VIN stamp, now need 1968 info.

2006-11-01 Thread Christopher Witt
http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f124/455one/?action=view¤t=enginerunning.jpg NICE SHOT James Got that fan spinning just like the factory pix. sweet. Thanks for the VIN stamp location cues as well. now who can document the 1968 VIN stamp locations? Looks like it will be years before I can af

Numbers WHAT?

2006-10-31 Thread Christopher Witt
gearjammer5572 selling ebay item #160042176128 writes: YOU MUST NOT AS GOOD AS YOU THINK YOU ARE... BECAUSE IF YOU WAS THEN YOU WOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THIS PARTICULAR CAR IS #16 OF 900 PRODUCED WITH THE HURST OPTION... AND THAT THIS IS A NUMBERS MATCHING CAR MAYBE YOU SHOULD GIVE

f/s: LOFT's, L69 Throttle Rod

2006-10-30 Thread Christopher Witt
OK, the latest batch of L69 Long Oil Fill Tubes is done available now for shipping Can make the correct shape and size throttle rod too, just made another one. anyone need these items? WANTED: 1968-9 2 groove Water Pump PULLEY "KA-401462" stamp . NOT the common PS Pump Pulley. Must have 4 bolt

Cost of 3 carbs.

2006-10-30 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 16:18:13 -0400 From: "Michael Evans" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: man seeks tri-power setup Those are getting to be nearly impossible to come byI bought mine in 1984 for $250, but it's not for sale at any price. == wow, that seems afforda

ebay 69 H/O clone

2006-10-28 Thread Christopher Witt
170039001895 ebay item Nice CUTLASS I sent this: That's a Cutlass, not a 442 let alone one of the 3 convertible H/O's made that year. How about you clarify that in the ad. It is rather misleading as it stands. To be honest, you must emphasize that the car is NOT in any way an H/O nor a 442.

man seeks tri-power setup

2006-10-27 Thread Christopher Witt
Reply-To : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Question from bigboy_442 --- do you know where i can get my hands on a '66 olds tri-power? Reply directly to HIM if you can assist. as for my name and address being all ove

425/ E400 crank

2006-10-26 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:29:54 -0500 From: Troy Provost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: 400 crank Hi, A young friend of mine is restoring a 66 442. I am trying to help. Anyone have a 400 crank for a 66 or 67 442? I belive 425 is the same. Will be for a 4 speed. I think we can drill for the

new W25 hoods- follow the rules and be prepared to pay

2006-10-26 Thread Christopher Witt
All bids and email inquiries regarding the CUTLASS 442 RAM AIR HOOD STEEL FRAME NEW require a full shipping address, phone number AND credit card number with expiration date in order to ship you one of the first hoods when they are in stock. We will email all bidders and those who emailed wantin

69 = 70

2006-10-26 Thread Christopher Witt
Girl with titled '69 but '70 body on ebay wants to see pic of real VIN rivets I can do that, will take time and maybe a trip to the farm $$$ anybody got clear close pix showing GM scalloped rivets used to hold VIN tags in place? reply direct to me please if so. --- Chris

69 or 70? ebay item #160042176128

2006-10-25 Thread Christopher Witt
Had a call from the seller yesterday ebay item #160042176128 she's adamant that it's a '69 per the VIN and Body Tag She's not a girly girl, and knows all about VIN decoding, ya know. Then again, I am *the* Rocket Scientist Trump. Looking at the car, it is obviously a '70 I told her that ei

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