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ClassicOldsmobile.com - General Discussion http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums Discuss your Oldsmobile or other car-related topics. en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:11:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg ClassicOldsmobile.com - General Discussion http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums Restoration Challenge Final http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26497-restoration-challenge-final.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:31:42 GMT My friend Bob Slusser is in the finals of the Dupont Restoration Challenge. Bob races Buicks and drives the 1970 Grand Prix that's in this last round. He asked me to post on here for him. http://www.restorationchallenge.com/bracket/

Please take a look at the site and vote for him. I know I know its a Pontiac but it's a very nice one. And I helped a bit with it. Thanks!

Ed ]]> General Discussion EVA455 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26497-restoration-challenge-final.html <![CDATA[How to identify '61-'63 Rochester Carbs?]]> http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26490-how-identify-61-63-rochester-carbs.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:42:57 GMT Among the boxes of parts that I received when I bought two Olds 215 engines was a tray/box full of carbs. These seem to be a smaller bore than the... Among the boxes of parts that I received when I bought two Olds 215 engines was a tray/box full of carbs. These seem to be a smaller bore than the '68 and '70 quadrajets I am used to seeing. Some have remnants of metal tags on them but nothing is legible. Where should I be looking for numbers to I.D. these? Also, when I do find the numbers, where should I look to decode them? I will most likely not be using these on the 215 once I get it installed and running.

Thanks. ]]> General Discussion olds70supreme http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26490-how-identify-61-63-rochester-carbs.html Photo without caption http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26488-photo-without-caption.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:03:50 GMT Image: http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/rtoth/2121709335_8720360a6a_o.jpg

]]> General Discussion joe_padavano http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26488-photo-without-caption.html What a pisser http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26448-what-pisser.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:29:19 GMT Well I took the car to work today. All was well on the way in, but when I left it made the tell tale "groan" from the power steering and I figured I had developed a small leak. Well......small was a SLIGHT understatement. The pitman arm shaft seal decided to go on hiatus and it was spewing out just as fast as I could pour it in the pump.
So I now need to replace the steering gear box. Fun, fun, fun. :mad: ]]> General Discussion svnt442 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26448-what-pisser.html What is a proper Window Sticker http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26445-what-proper-window-sticker.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:59:55 GMT I have what I think is an original window sticker from my 1970 W-30. However.....on the back of the sticker it is blank. There are no words or... I have what I think is an original window sticker from my 1970 W-30. However.....on the back of the sticker it is blank. There are no words or logos printed there. Now, some folks think the sticker shoudl say "Escape Machine".........others say a blank or clear back is correct. Some say either is correct as it depended on printers, vendors and dealers.

Can anyone say with authority what the back of a window sticker might or might not have had printed on it in 1970 for 442?? ]]> General Discussion coltsneckbob http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26445-what-proper-window-sticker.html Octane Boost http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26438-octane-boost.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:58:08 GMT What is a good octane boost on the market that wont hurt the pocket. What is a good octane boost on the market that wont hurt the pocket. ]]> General Discussion ELECMAN http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26438-octane-boost.html Build Sheet on Gas Tank? http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26434-build-sheet-gas-tank.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:53:12 GMT I was at a car show recently and was talking to a guy who owned a 70 Cutlass S. He told me that when he took the gas tank out of his car there was a... I was at a car show recently and was talking to a guy who owned a 70 Cutlass S. He told me that when he took the gas tank out of his car there was a build sheet placed on top of the gas tank from the factory. I dont know whether to believe him or not because the information he relayed while we were discussing oldsmobiles was not very accurate. Can anyone verify whether or not there is a build sheet wedged between the gas tank and the body of the car? Tempted to drop the gas tank to get to this information. Thanks! ]]> General Discussion erke88 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26434-build-sheet-gas-tank.html 1968 oldmobile 98 Convertible http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26429-1968-oldmobile-98-convertible.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:11:37 GMT I need to replace the speedometer cable however their are varying sizes available for a 98 in the catalog. Would anyone know the exact size and... I need to replace the speedometer cable however their are varying sizes available for a 98 in the catalog. Would anyone know the exact size and style I would need to order :eek: ]]> General Discussion emorel67 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26429-1968-oldmobile-98-convertible.html engine swaps. http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26420-engine-swaps.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:34:41 GMT New project in the works. Need some advice. Of the 303/394 series engines, what is the latest / largest that will bolt in to a 50 Olds coupe without... New project in the works. Need some advice.
Of the 303/394 series engines, what is the latest / largest that will bolt in to a 50 Olds coupe without frame adapters?? Trying to get by with just swapping stock parts if possible... Lots of nostalgia in this project.
I also want to use the early GM 4spd hydro, so I will sacrifice some engine size if this tranny bolts up, since it will be for cruising, not racing........

Tks for any help..

DAN ]]> General Discussion loosecannon39 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26420-engine-swaps.html Olds dealer flags http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26419-olds-dealer-flags.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:56:28 GMT I just aquired 2 of these flags and I am trying to figure out what they were used for. Brian I just aquired 2 of these flags and I am trying to figure out what they were used for.
Brian

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]]> General Discussion nova7579 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26419-olds-dealer-flags.html Priming the Oil Pump 1971 Cutlass 350 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26416-priming-oil-pump-1971-cutlass-350-a.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:35:36 GMT When priming the oil pump should I get oil coming out of all valves. There seems to be a couplethat are not getting oil to come out. I dont know if... When priming the oil pump should I get oil coming out of all valves. There seems to be a couplethat are not getting oil to come out. I dont know if that normal or maybe I didnt rotate the engine to a point where it would shoot oil from those valves. it is moving oil though. Should I be concerned or is this perfectly normal. I have attached a pic where you can see a couple that dont have oil on them.

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]]> General Discussion dallasite21 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26416-priming-oil-pump-1971-cutlass-350-a.html Oldsmobile Experimental Engines http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26405-oldsmobile-experimental-engines.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:02:43 GMT I'm sure we were all aware of these, right?

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2...experimentals/ ]]> General Discussion Red Delta http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26405-oldsmobile-experimental-engines.html 1968 442 turn signal flasher http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26402-1968-442-turn-signal-flasher.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:44:16 GMT new here. hello everyone. i have a 1968 442 convertible. this car is somewhat a survivor and have not had many things apart. so the turn signal... new here. hello everyone. i have a 1968 442 convertible. this car is somewhat a survivor and have not had many things apart. so the turn signal flasher quit working. i think its the flasher and not the switch, but not totally sure. i know the general area , but where is that pesky flasher thing. it seems to be hidden deep under there. it won't make that sound so its hard to locate. i see the flasher for the hazard lights but not the turn signal one. thanks for any advice given. ]]> General Discussion cargo442 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26402-1968-442-turn-signal-flasher.html What do you think about this? - Worlds Rarest Auto. http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26398-what-do-you-think-about-worlds-rarest-auto.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:13:17 GMT I'm not sure if this is real or not. I just got an email with the pictures and description. It reminds me of a 53 Vette. Pretty awesome with that gold paint.

The world's rarest automobile
The world's rarest automobile. A 1954 concept old's Rocket F88 - the only one in existence. (read the story below) John S. Hendricks, (Discovery Communications founder) paid in excess of 3 million to acquire.

1954 Oldsmobile F-88 Convertible Concept Car

After spending decades as a collection of parts stuffed into wooden crates the F-88 was reassembled.

In 1954 the F-88 was a Motorama Dream Car and was one of only two or an unconfirmed possible three ever created. The F-88 seen here is literally the only car left of its kind and was sold to John and Maureen Hendricks at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale , Arizona for an unbelievable $3,240,000. This acquisition made automotive history and is the cornerstone of the Gateway Colorado Automobile Museum in its own special room in a rotating display worthy of the F-88!

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]]> General Discussion esisson http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26398-what-do-you-think-about-worlds-rarest-auto.html <![CDATA[1952 Oldsmobile Bumpers > Need Hauled from Mpls Mn to Rialto Ca]]> http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26394-1952-oldsmobile-bumpers-need-hauled-mpls-mn-rialto-ca.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:09:48 GMT Need two 52 Olds 98 bumpers with brackets hauled
from the Minneapolis Minnesota area to Rialto California area

I'll hook you up with the buyer to work things out

Time frame > 1st week of Sept to Sept 27th

I'll be Gone from Sept 27th till Oct 20th then after that i'll be around ]]> General Discussion Nailhead 88 http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/general-discussion/26394-1952-oldsmobile-bumpers-need-hauled-mpls-mn-rialto-ca.html