ClassicOldsmobile.com - General Discussion http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums Discuss your Oldsmobile or other car-related topics. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:40:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg ClassicOldsmobile.com - General Discussion http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums Bastrop Area Cruisers Car Show (Texas) http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18132-bastrop-area-cruisers-car-show-texas.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:57:49 GMT 10 Oldsmobiles caravaned down to Bastrop last weekend (237 miles) & met up w/21 other Old's from Austin/Houston/San Antonio/Bastrop. Total of 375 cars (all makes) displayed/judged. We won Club Participation Award. Saturday 78 degrees, Sunday same. The Sunday shot is at the Hyatt Resort Hotel out of Bastrop; we drove down golf cart trails to position our cars beside the outdoor breakfast area. Just a great weekend, 3rd year in a row. Outstanding display of many fine restorations of all kinds. '71 Caddy convertible (black) w/gold interior, (original) bagged on the ground, w/20's & small rubber. Also a fantastic '39 Caddy coupe w/top removed and made into a convertible, bagged, no running boards, all on late model Caddy running gear w/Northstar engine. So many more. Overall winner in Olds class (we get our own class, so many of us!) was a '53 convertible w/continental kit/cream color. He/wife also had '53 convertible(black)w/polished Airstream trailer. Car has late model 'Vette motor/w-6 speed manual!
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]]> General Discussion Aron Nance http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18132-bastrop-area-cruisers-car-show-texas.html Want more horsepower http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18129-want-more-horsepower.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:52:43 GMT I have a 72 olds 442 the engine is 455 with a F block and G heads the carb is an edelbrock # ending with 251 I want to leave the stock look but give... I have a 72 olds 442 the engine is 455 with a F block and G heads the carb is an edelbrock # ending with 251 I want to leave the stock look but give it more horse power and have a set of flow masters and a 323 posi rear with a th400 tranny with a slap shifter any input would be help full ]]> General Discussion ELECMAN http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18129-want-more-horsepower.html Now these are some real Classic Oldsmobiles! http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18126-now-these-some-real-classic-oldsmobiles.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:09:23 GMT Image: http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae25/fremont442/28765u.jpg Image: http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae25/fremont442/30254u.jpg ...





Extra points if you can name these.

]]> General Discussion TK-65 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18126-now-these-some-real-classic-oldsmobiles.html Wow.... http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18111-wow.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:07:42 GMT http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1471691558.html http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1471691558.html ]]> General Discussion tdubis http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18111-wow.html Bastrop Area Cruisers car show http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18109-bastrop-area-cruisers-car-show.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:16:04 GMT Last weekend 10 Oldsmobiles from the NTOC caravaned down to Bastrop (235/one way, E of Austin) for the annual BAC's car show. 375 all makes exhibited, w/31 Oldsmobile's in attendance. OCA won Club Participation Award. Sunny on Saturday, 78 degrees! Sunday AM overcast/muggy, but cleared up by 9:30, and we had a great breakfast buffet at the Hyatt Resort Hotel out in the woods - really a beautiful place We arrived early and got primo parking downtown on Main St (Sat) and in the grassy area by the outdoor breakfast bar (Sun). Really a great weekend. Attaching a couple of pictures. (Obviously, going to have to work on how to post pictures....thought I had done it right).
Aron ]]> General Discussion Aron Nance http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18109-bastrop-area-cruisers-car-show.html <![CDATA[What's this panel called ?...(cos I need one)]]> http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18104-whats-panel-called-cos-i-need-one.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:33:31 GMT Folks.
My 67 Cutlass has taken a hit front left at some point in the last 42 years and the repair isn't good.I need the filler panel that runs from L Headlight to R Headlight, under the bezels, under the grille and behind the bumper. It contours with the bumper. There are also curved filler pieces which run back from the front eyebrow mouldings and butt up to the panel I'm talking about. Anyway, I need one so I need to know what to call it. ..and the curved filler pieces too. If anyone knows where I might get them close to Wilmington, CA....please let me know. That's where my shipper is.
Cheers ]]> General Discussion Col Wickham http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18104-whats-panel-called-cos-i-need-one.html testing size on sig http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18102-testing-size-sig.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:41:26 GMT just seeing how my sig is sized.don't want it a big pic but will see after I post this;) ]]> General Discussion meoff http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18102-testing-size-sig.html racing at 2010 OCA Nationals http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18077-racing-2010-oca-nationals.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:38:11 GMT Sam Murray is trying to coordinate a drag race at Lebanon Valley (an hour away from Sturbridge, MA) during the 2010 Nationals. It will probably be... Sam Murray is trying to coordinate a drag race at Lebanon Valley (an hour away from Sturbridge, MA) during the 2010 Nationals. It will probably be on Saturday, July 24, 2010. Sam holds the J/S NHRA record with his 72 cutlass, and about 3 years ago held the D/S record with his re-created 1967 "Brainbeau" W30.
Please post if interested in this drag race event. ]]> General Discussion Run to Rund http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18077-racing-2010-oca-nationals.html Rendering/design?? http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18059-rendering-design.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:36:57 GMT I have an idea for a vendor truck out of an old Chevy 3100 - anybody know where I could get some renderings or design sketch's done reasonable? ]]> General Discussion yammiman http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18059-rendering-design.html Fuel Gauge INOP 1970 98 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18031-fuel-gauge-inop-1970-98-a.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:44:10 GMT Hello All. My 70 98 has a fuel gauge that has not worked since I got it. I need to fix it as it drinks gas and I don't wanna get stuck on the side of the road. I did a quick check at the tank and noticed a orange wire that was broken and flopping from the top of the tank (Where does this wire go?).

I figured this was the issue and decided to drop the tank. I got one strap loose but the bolt on the other side just spins :( . Before I cut the strap, does anyone know if the straps can be easily purchased (Same as Cutlass or 88?)?

Most parts for this car seem to be rare so I just re-installed the bolt that I got out and came for help. ]]> General Discussion Z3d http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18031-fuel-gauge-inop-1970-98-a.html What was the finest Oldsmobile ever made, and why? http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18027-what-finest-oldsmobile-ever-made-why.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:13:06 GMT In your opinion, what was the finest Olds ever made and why? In your opinion, what was the finest Olds ever made and why? ]]> General Discussion Dan Wirth http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18027-what-finest-oldsmobile-ever-made-why.html 72 olds 442 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18018-72-olds-442-a.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:43:27 GMT Is it hard to install body mounts if the body is not off the frame.If so where are they located on the body thanks. Is it hard to install body mounts if the body is not off the frame.If so where are they located on the body thanks. ]]> General Discussion ELECMAN http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18018-72-olds-442-a.html Oldsmobile Performance Chapter is back! Now the Oldsmobile Performance Club http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18010-oldsmobile-performance-chapter-back-now-oldsmobile-performance-club.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:05:28 GMT The old Oldsmobile Performance Chapter is back! Now the Oldsmobile Performance Club, it is not starting as an OCA chapter, but may become one... The old Oldsmobile Performance Chapter is back! Now the Oldsmobile Performance Club, it is not starting as an OCA chapter, but may become one eventually.

It is being organized and run by some of the original players, so it should be quite interesting. Using modern technology to “bring it to us”, I think it could be a very viable group with a lot to offer. The club “resides” within a wide reaching automotive website “Wild About Cars”. http://wildaboutcars.com

Membership to WAC is free. Membership to OPC is $9.95/year which will include a monthly newsletter. Attached is the very first one. You must join the free WAC to access the OPC. I’m finding a lot of downloadable info there, tech literature, and even magazine articles. This whole thing (WAC and OPC) is just getting started, so there is a lot of potential there. They are using the internet to its advantage, and it should be interesting to see where it goes. Even club meetings are being setup to be conducted via internet and phone!

Of course *I'm* happy, because if you haven’t peeked yet, the first feature article in this first newsletter is on the Jetstar 1! When I first was in contact with Bob Gerometta about the club, he took quite an interest in the Jetstar 1, said he would want to do an article on it. Then he said it would be in the first issue. Then they added it as the new feature article on the WAC site too!

Whether you decide to join the OPC or not, you can still sign up and use the WAC web site. Check it out! ]]> General Discussion wmachine http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18010-oldsmobile-performance-chapter-back-now-oldsmobile-performance-club.html what can i do with a 69 toro transmission and differential? http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18008-what-can-i-do-69-toro-transmission-differential.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:46:57 GMT i have a buddy wanting me to let him put the trans and diff. in a dune buggy. will he be able to adapt a Chevy to this trans? i would rather sell it... i have a buddy wanting me to let him put the trans and diff. in a dune buggy. will he be able to adapt a Chevy to this trans? i would rather sell it to someone that needs it for a toronado but if no one wants it i may let him go for it. i have a 350 SBO that runs. will the SBO work with this? i figure it would but he wants a Chevy. ]]> General Discussion jensenracing77 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18008-what-can-i-do-69-toro-transmission-differential.html Did I score big? http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18007-did-i-score-big.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:11:36 GMT I went to the junkyard today hoping to find that all ellusive plastic tailgate for my Custom Cruiser only to come up short. But I figured that while... I went to the junkyard today hoping to find that all ellusive plastic tailgate for my Custom Cruiser only to come up short. But I figured that while we were there we should check everything out. Now this particular yard as an old cars section. I was checking all the old Oldsmobile engines to see what I could find. I found some engine with a 6A head and a 10 head engine. Thank god for my Iphone I looked them up on 442.com and found they weren't that good so I kept looking. And I found this old Oldsmobile 88 with number 7 heads. Not 7A or 7 littleA. But plain old 7. I looked them up as I hadn't heard anyone mention just a 7 head. From what I read the 7 is a higher compression head like the 7 little A but with bigger valves(W31). So we took them off and got them for $50. So did I get a deal? And is that engine worth going back for? ]]> General Discussion The Stickman http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/18007-did-i-score-big.html