What have you done to your Oldsmobile today
March 24th, 2014, 10:56 AM
#681
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Denmark
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Same, though so far nothing hasn't gone wrong.
1: JGC house was so rusted that I had to use a hammer to get the pitman arm off. That shattered the aluminum cover. I could salvage a cover from my spare '72 steering box, though.
2: Predictably, none of the hoses fit. I made an adapter for the inlet and used the JGC outlet, mating it to the '72 hose.
3: The rag joint/coupling I bought specifically for the conversion, by recommendation of this website, didn't fit the steering column end. Of course, the '72 rag joint didn't fit the JGC steering box, so I had to weld the coupling I'd bought onto the '72 rag joint.
4: The spare hose I used, which I'd never tested, turned out to be leaky. I'm now 80 miles from my workshop with a badly leaking power steering hose.
All in all; good fun.
1: JGC house was so rusted that I had to use a hammer to get the pitman arm off. That shattered the aluminum cover. I could salvage a cover from my spare '72 steering box, though.
2: Predictably, none of the hoses fit. I made an adapter for the inlet and used the JGC outlet, mating it to the '72 hose.
3: The rag joint/coupling I bought specifically for the conversion, by recommendation of this website, didn't fit the steering column end. Of course, the '72 rag joint didn't fit the JGC steering box, so I had to weld the coupling I'd bought onto the '72 rag joint.
4: The spare hose I used, which I'd never tested, turned out to be leaky. I'm now 80 miles from my workshop with a badly leaking power steering hose.
All in all; good fun.
March 24th, 2014, 11:05 PM
#682
2-stroke 1-cylinder guy
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Bavaria, Germany
Posts: 333
Painted the driver side trunk pocket for the last time,
finally started cutting the new floor pans
added a small but bright LED light to my hood near the latch
BTW, I'm sealing with "Brantho Korrux 3in1", if anyone's interested:
http://www.branth-chemie.de/doks/Bra...1-Brochure.pdf
finally started cutting the new floor pans
added a small but bright LED light to my hood near the latch
BTW, I'm sealing with "Brantho Korrux 3in1", if anyone's interested:
http://www.branth-chemie.de/doks/Bra...1-Brochure.pdf
Last edited by Nop; March 24th, 2014 at 11:47 PM.
March 25th, 2014, 12:39 PM
#684
2-stroke 1-cylinder guy
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Bavaria, Germany
Posts: 333
Finally got my floor pans welded - hooray!
No pics though, seam penetrating anti rust oil everywhere, chassis sealing polyurethane everywhere, mobile and camera stay put!
Next: Right quarter bottom. I'll have to weld that myslf, I'm afraid.
No pics though, seam penetrating anti rust oil everywhere, chassis sealing polyurethane everywhere, mobile and camera stay put!
Next: Right quarter bottom. I'll have to weld that myslf, I'm afraid.
March 26th, 2014, 05:28 AM
#689
2-stroke 1-cylinder guy
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Bavaria, Germany
Posts: 333
Lunch break - Another quick coat of paint.
Good use of every second. Only took me 2 hours to find my new floor pan plugs yesterday - they were still in their air mail envelope taped to the garage wall
Driver side after work in a few hours
Good use of every second. Only took me 2 hours to find my new floor pan plugs yesterday - they were still in their air mail envelope taped to the garage wall
Driver side after work in a few hours
Last edited by Nop; March 26th, 2014 at 05:31 AM.
March 27th, 2014, 09:29 AM
#694
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Cochranville, PA
Posts: 31
I've been polishing chrome and detailing little sections of the car removing emblems and polishing them, getting ready to clay bar the paint and wax.
It's down at the tire shop today getting some BFG Radial T/A's on it to replace the Tiger Paw GT's that have been on for the last 21+ years!!
Think spring, think spring . . .
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It's down at the tire shop today getting some BFG Radial T/A's on it to replace the Tiger Paw GT's that have been on for the last 21+ years!!
Think spring, think spring . . .
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March 27th, 2014, 09:50 AM
#696
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Daly City, California
Posts: 2,090
Thank you, I was trying to tone down the gold. Gold ext. with gold int. is too much for me.
Eventually when I get to painting I will add the ram air hood with black stripes on it.
I got the carpet from stockinteriors. It is plush cut pile with mass backing. I also got matching carpet pieces for door panels. Those I will have the pro's replace, I don't wanna mess it up.
Eventually when I get to painting I will add the ram air hood with black stripes on it.
I got the carpet from stockinteriors. It is plush cut pile with mass backing. I also got matching carpet pieces for door panels. Those I will have the pro's replace, I don't wanna mess it up.
March 27th, 2014, 10:03 AM
#697
"Trying to fix her right"
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Bartlett IL
Posts: 749
Did you use the ac Delco one? The steering box in my 71 feels so loose, almost too easy to turn. Does this steering box tighten it up?
March 27th, 2014, 03:35 PM
#702
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Location: Denmark
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Details: https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ap-w-pics.html
March 27th, 2014, 04:57 PM
#703
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: washington mo
Posts: 332
I just converted my 65 cutlass from manual steering to power steering. I bought a Lares reman p.s.gear box with a new rag joint delivered for $128.00 which includes a $35.00 core. I also had to get a new pitman arm from Summit $60.00 All factory hoses fit and a direct bolt on. 3 hours or so later ,it is back on the road.
March 27th, 2014, 05:33 PM
#704
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Location: Lawrenceville, GA
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After two years of sitting with a bad transmission, a buddy and myself put the rebuilt one in and replaced all new brake pads and rotors. Have never seen a brake cylinder rusted beyond help!! Next is a new alternator! Needs a new heater core, but that will have to wait a bit!!
March 27th, 2014, 06:37 PM
#705
Justin
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Location: utah
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March 27th, 2014, 11:23 PM
#706
2-stroke 1-cylinder guy
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Location: Bavaria, Germany
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March 28th, 2014, 06:50 AM
#709
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March 28th, 2014, 08:37 AM
#710
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Location: Forest Ranch Ca.
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It's been raining here for a welcome change so I replaced the old wiper blades on the 55( not that I venture out in a storm on purpose) then finished cleaning up the floor carpet under the dash where the heater control valve took a dump....Tedd
March 28th, 2014, 12:40 PM
#711
2-stroke 1-cylinder guy
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Bavaria, Germany
Posts: 333
Worked a little on my damping mat puzzle
And no, it's Aluminium Butyl and it's not flexible - it has to be cut in squares/triangles and fit in.
And no, it's Aluminium Butyl and it's not flexible - it has to be cut in squares/triangles and fit in.
Last edited by Nop; March 28th, 2014 at 12:53 PM.
March 28th, 2014, 05:55 PM
#712
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Posts: 20
The JGC Box tightened up my car pretty dramatically. Bigger Sway bars Front/Rear helped and brand new Steering Linkage / Tie Rods helped as well. I used the Lares 1353 Box, 200 Coupler, Lee Steering Fittings and Brand New Stock Hoses. Installed 1" Lowering Springs and New KYB GR-2 shocks all the way around. I have been stockpiling parts for the past two years and finally got off my tail and installed this stuff. Next up is swapping the column for an O.E. Tilt that i bought off this forum and replacing the 20 year old Goodriches + alignment. I will be ready for spring very, very soon. Who am I kidding this winter has been like the past few summers...
March 28th, 2014, 09:39 PM
#713
Once Olds Always Olds
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: New Matamoras, Ohio
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Continued to tackle my practice welding project, the old trailer. Old Metal, thick metal, new metal, thin metal, fitting. Practice, practice, practice, before I work on the Cutlass. In the end trailer will have removable fenders to haul the Cutlass to the paint shop, and I will have a little more confidence in my welding skills.
March 29th, 2014, 07:20 PM
#717
Jumped in, cranked up the new stereo and took it for a ride. Windows down and perfect weather, had many people waving and smiling. Everyone loves a good looking car. This is why I bought it in the first place.
March 30th, 2014, 05:37 AM
#718
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Location: Grove City, Ohio
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66 Midnight Rider
Guys:
I finally got the doors, fenders,deck lid and hood repaired or straightened and put in a coat of etching primer and stored away, now back to prep for the 1 piece trunk floor, I am sure I will have some questions for you guys that have done this before. You guys have been a wealth of info along the way.
Thanks Ron
I finally got the doors, fenders,deck lid and hood repaired or straightened and put in a coat of etching primer and stored away, now back to prep for the 1 piece trunk floor, I am sure I will have some questions for you guys that have done this before. You guys have been a wealth of info along the way.
Thanks Ron
March 30th, 2014, 06:02 PM
#720
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Location: Indianapolis
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The wife & I took the Rallye & got pizza & took dinner to my grandparents. First really nice day here in Indy.
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