new guy in milton florida

birdsandbowties · January 24th, 2009, 03:05 PM

hello everyone, my name is Jim Dion and i own www.birdsandbowties.com .
i mostly do camaro's and firebird's , but since got a 71 cutlass convertable and i also got tons of parts with the car that i wont need, i am a little new to the olds parts and dont know much about the motor to rebuild it , if anyone could point me in the right direction for the manual to rebuild an olds motor i would be gratefull, i got the car in trade to build a 87 iroc camaro, its gonna be a total frame off ! I have started it already and there are pics under custom paint and bodywork on my site , Jim

Omicron · January 24th, 2009, 03:43 PM

Welcome Jim! Nice to have ya here. Many of your questions can be answered just by reading the forum, and those that you'd like to pose you'll be able to access the rest of the site when you hit 5 posts. Enjoy!

Jamesbo · January 24th, 2009, 03:56 PM

Welcome aboard

You've arrived at the right sight for Olds information.

Rule # 1 We love pics

don71 · January 24th, 2009, 04:13 PM

Welcome Jim and good luck crossing over to the Olds world.

We don't have a lot of choices for manuals but here are some suggestions:

Factory Service Manual is a must have, for your year and model . A Chiltons not gonna cut it, but its better than nothing.

Mondello has a tech manual here: http://www.mondellotwister.com/CatTechAcc.htm

Bob Gerometta has this one: http://www.wildaboutcarsandcarstuff....ication/Detail

I won't get into specific details, but this is a start for any olds library.

birdsandbowties · January 24th, 2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by don71

Welcome Jim and good luck crossing over to the Olds world.

We don't have a lot of choices for manuals but here are some suggestions:

Factory Service Manual is a must have, for your year and model . A Chiltons not gonna cut it, but its better than nothing.

Mondello has a tech manual here: http://www.mondellotwister.com/CatTechAcc.htm

Bob Gerometta has this one: http://www.wildaboutcarsandcarstuff....ication/Detail

I won't get into specific details, but this is a start for any olds library.

i guess mostly what i am looking for are torque specs and stuff like that, i have built tons of motors, mostly sbc and bbc, so the olds motor is pretty new to me, i am looking at a 71 cutlass thats supposed to be a w-30 , but it has no badges or stripes to indicate, i would like to find a decode book before i take it apart and part out, it has factory tach and buckets console and sway bars, so i would like to decode before i buy it , Jim

Jamesbo · January 24th, 2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdsandbowties

i am looking at a 71 cutlass thats supposed to be a w-30

"Ah, There's the rub"-Shakespere

Welcome to the world of Oldsmobile

citcapp · January 24th, 2009, 07:19 PM

Aw Jim the Olds will grow on you. Welcome to the site

88 coupe · January 25th, 2009, 01:49 AM

Welcome to the site.

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdsandbowties

........ the manual to rebuild an olds motor ........

http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/p...7109A3E774B6A1

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdsandbowties

........its gonna be a total frame off ........

http://www.faxonautoliterature.com/p...7109A3E774B6A1

Norm

88 coupe · January 25th, 2009, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdsandbowties

........ i would like to decode before i buy it

Here is a start: http://www.v8cars.hu/oldsvin/decode.php

Norm

Olds64 · January 25th, 2009, 06:24 AM

Welcome to the site.

Bluevista · January 25th, 2009, 09:01 AM

Welcome Jim. I was checking out your site, nice work.

Is there anything you don't do there? no 403 Olds Trans Ams?

I have the Sullivan Oldsmobile 442 and W-Machines Restoration Guide and it has the spotter tips and code info. I don't think they have a unique VIN other than it should have an M for Lansing built? You can go to the Olds FAQ's which can be found in the Olds Junction on the top of the page and then to the W machines section for information. But even better is the new Wiki using the FAQ's info that may be more correct and up to date, has lots of number and spotting info.

Allan

http://www.oldsmobilewiki.com/index....Machines#1971:

January 24th, 2009, 03:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
birdsandbowties Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: milton, florida,,, the plywood state Posts: 16	new guy in milton florida hello everyone, my name is Jim Dion and i own www.birdsandbowties.com . i mostly do camaro's and firebird's , but since got a 71 cutlass convertable and i also got tons of parts with the car that i wont need, i am a little new to the olds parts and dont know much about the motor to rebuild it , if anyone could point me in the right direction for the manual to rebuild an olds motor i would be gratefull, i got the car in trade to build a 87 iroc camaro, its gonna be a total frame off ! I have started it already and there are pics under custom paint and bodywork on my site , Jim

January 24th, 2009, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Omicron Administrator & Motorhead Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 688	Welcome Jim! Nice to have ya here. Many of your questions can be answered just by reading the forum, and those that you'd like to pose you'll be able to access the rest of the site when you hit 5 posts. Enjoy! __________________ Paul '71 Convertible 442

January 24th, 2009, 03:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,862	Welcome Welcome aboard You've arrived at the right sight for Olds information. Rule # 1 We love pics __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

January 24th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
don71 feed the pig Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 226	Welcome Jim and good luck crossing over to the Olds world. We don't have a lot of choices for manuals but here are some suggestions: Factory Service Manual is a must have, for your year and model . A Chiltons not gonna cut it, but its better than nothing. Mondello has a tech manual here: http://www.mondellotwister.com/CatTechAcc.htm Bob Gerometta has this one: http://www.wildaboutcarsandcarstuff....ication/Detail I won't get into specific details, but this is a start for any olds library. __________________ 1971 Cutlass S Holiday coupe-455/th400 3.23 Oldsmobile they were meant to be driven.

January 24th, 2009, 07:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,453	Aw Jim the Olds will grow on you. Welcome to the site __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

January 25th, 2009, 06:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	Welcome to the site. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

January 25th, 2009, 09:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,723	Welcome Jim. I was checking out your site, nice work. Is there anything you don't do there? no 403 Olds Trans Ams? I have the Sullivan Oldsmobile 442 and W-Machines Restoration Guide and it has the spotter tips and code info. I don't think they have a unique VIN other than it should have an M for Lansing built? You can go to the Olds FAQ's which can be found in the Olds Junction on the top of the page and then to the W machines section for information. But even better is the new Wiki using the FAQ's info that may be more correct and up to date, has lots of number and spotting info. Allan http://www.oldsmobilewiki.com/index....Machines#1971:

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