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September 23rd, 2018, 06:12 AM
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I recently acquired a 64 dynamic 88 with a 394. After getting the car home and putting in a battery it turns over easily but wouldn稚 fire, I知 not concerned about that I知 just glad it turned over. The car is junk i just wanted the engine as it is complete minus the generator. I have done a search on here and found some good options as far as adapting transmissions and rebuild parts which I知 very happy about.
I have a new 455 build in the works at the moment so I don稚 want to divert any funds from that project but when that is complete i will be looking for a project car to install this engine into, either a 30s coupe or a mid 50s sedan. I知 looking to build a more period correct hot rod to show and use as my road trip car. What are some good resources to do some more reading on this engine?
I have a new 455 build in the works at the moment so I don稚 want to divert any funds from that project but when that is complete i will be looking for a project car to install this engine into, either a 30s coupe or a mid 50s sedan. I知 looking to build a more period correct hot rod to show and use as my road trip car. What are some good resources to do some more reading on this engine?
September 23rd, 2018, 03:19 PM
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It's a 5 book set , however you can sometimes find the volume that deals with engines separately on E-Bay .
It's really handy if you are going to re-build your 394 . Take it to the machine shop with you and share it with the machinist .
There's also a lot of good info in old (pre-65) Hot Rod Magazines . Many public libraries have them on microfiche .
Do you go on the H.A.M.B. ? Lots of good info there ; https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ssage-board.5/
I recently did a mild 394 build . Here's a link ;https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ine-build.html
September 23rd, 2018, 04:35 PM
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The 1964 Oldsmobile Shop Manual is probably the best source of information on this engine .
It's a 5 book set , however you can sometimes find the volume that deals with engines separately on E-Bay .
It's really handy if you are going to re-build your 394 . Take it to the machine shop with you and share it with the machinist .
There's also a lot of good info in old (pre-65) Hot Rod Magazines . Many public libraries have them on microfiche .
Do you go on the H.A.M.B. ? Lots of good info there ; https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ssage-board.5/
I recently did a mild 394 build . Here's a link ;https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ine-build.html
It's a 5 book set , however you can sometimes find the volume that deals with engines separately on E-Bay .
It's really handy if you are going to re-build your 394 . Take it to the machine shop with you and share it with the machinist .
There's also a lot of good info in old (pre-65) Hot Rod Magazines . Many public libraries have them on microfiche .
Do you go on the H.A.M.B. ? Lots of good info there ; https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ssage-board.5/
I recently did a mild 394 build . Here's a link ;https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ine-build.html
September 23rd, 2018, 07:38 PM
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Is the hood on that 64 Dynamic any good ? (as in not rusted through .)
The guy who started this thread is " in desperate need of a hood " .
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...nvertible.html
In fact ,don't throw anything away that might be used . Parts for these cars are hard to find .
The guy who started this thread is " in desperate need of a hood " .
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...nvertible.html
In fact ,don't throw anything away that might be used . Parts for these cars are hard to find .
September 24th, 2018, 07:37 AM
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The hood is trashed but i know where 2 more cars are so i may go buy them. I will have some stuff for sale, im just looking to recoupe my investment so if you need anything let me know. Once i get my money back anything useful will go for free.
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