oldcutlass

Go Spurs!

Allan R

uh, yeah. Go spurs?
Is this what you mean?
SPURS-DX-FAN.jpg

becerra66

Well ALLAN
I didnt say all that
BUT YEAH MANNNNNN DITTO on that


Love our Spurs!!!!

droldsmorland

Allen did you see what number your last reply was?!?

becerra66

That was right on que then 442

Allan R

WOW! Karma or what? Never even noticed.

becerra66

2 questions where do I find that map where it shows the other members

and someone posted a few other member to try to contact for parts, if that was ur post could u please report..Ive been looking for but can find Please thank you

oldcutlass

The Classic Olds map thread link is just under my signature.

becerra66

Thank YOU

Eric

Allan R

Terry, the CO Map only has members on it that have bothered to put their name and location on it. There are probably a few thousand that haven't. Last time I looked at the map was a while ago, but it showed some peeps in the middle of bodies of water. Hope they found dry land or the map got fixed

re: Parts
Here are some of the guys I know (in addition to Thomas) and give recomendations for. There are others but I haven't dealt with them or know how they do business
Scott (oldspackrat) in Indianapolis, Indiana
Eric (jensenracing77) in Brazil, Indiana
John (2blu442) in Medford Oregon

Another option: you can also go to the Parts for sale section of this site and see who might be selling closer to you.

becerra66

Pouring rain, thundering, lighting down here in san Antonio...


morning to my favorite men O'chanics...mmmmhhmmm a thought women have menonpause men have menochanics...im so funny


Gona have to run into work today, cant find my umbrella, geez what a Friday morning, I just love this... (-__-)
You all remind me when I was about 30ish...I always had a day full time job sign business, but 3 days out of the week for 9 years I was a bartender at Casanova's Bar 126 gambler....
uall just remind me of the guys I used to serve, most were a bunch of good men...but there's always that one...wanted to share that with uall

Fiesta time in san Antonio


Anyways have a great day xxoxoxoxox




Cheers!!!!

becerra66

@ Fun71....ok Kenneth...I am ready to purchase

I saw a shift cable for sale on e-bay for $35.
LINK

feeling scared dunno why but here I go

I trust u sent me the right link for the shifter cable

becerra66

Shifter cable has been shipped......


I am glad I've been working on my patience....


Fiesta Flambeau Parade tonight food....fun....for everyone...relax time for me tonight...so stressed.....viva fiesta


next the radio

Fun71

You're supposed to be enjoying fiesta and not thinking about the next car project.

Go mow the grass. It's probably grown a foot since the rain stopped.

becerra66

I'm on my way downtown...missed yesterdays parade, high school battle of the bands....means that I missed my daughters performance for the first time ever....now this time around I will be sitting on the bleachers on Broadway and 10th street....Fiesta Flambeau Parade


Time to relax and have some fun!!!!!

oldcutlass

And the Spurs are doing well, what can be better...

becerra66

OMG Ur not kidding Kenneth, I ned to cut the grass again, but my lawn mower sucks to start...Im sure Im not starting it right....it's so hard to start..
Maybe it will dry up and I can get the mower started


Had a awesome time at parade Im so glad I went with my neighbors

becerra66

Finally learned how to start that dog on lawn mower.... I bet when Manual see's my number on his phone he knows my number equals work always....

That's what I wanted to see this morning.

In early at work wondering what can I do for a hour.

I almost have my garage ready, so if it rains I can pull half her body in

Anyways Good morning fellows

becerra66

Man Spurs lost yesterday but at least the BBQ brisket was good

becerra66

@ Allan hey the pics u showed me earlier those componets are under the hood...

Is that correct...If I turn the ragjoint from under the hood, it will turn wheel right side up

My shifter cable is at my house already

I wanna go homeeeeee

Allan R

Terry,
You'd have to do this in an order because just turning the rag joint won't solve your problem. You need to separate the intermediate shaft from the rag joint.

1. Unlock the steering column.
2. Note the position of the lower intermediate steering shaft and rag joint lineup.
3. Undo the rag joint connection to the steering shaft. (IIRC they are 1/2" and 7/16" - something like that)
4. Pull back on the intermediate shaft so the horns on the rag joint aren't connecting with the steering shaft.
5. Rotate the steering wheel 1/2 turn so the rocket lines 'upward'.
6. Reconnect the rag joint to the lower intermediate shaft and snug down the connections.

That should give you the results you're looking for. If I missed something in these steps I'm sure you'll let me know.

becerra66

Question, will this shifter cable still work...its not the same size..


and if it wont work...any body need a shifter cable...giggling...man....

ziff396

The throw should be the same. Try routing it and see if you have the room for the slack. Just a suggestion.

becerra66

Just my luck...guess dont matter for now..gona see if I can have the holes drilled out a bit...its too small...or will that work. Or the qstn I can it be drilled out...is it aluminum dunno...help...im about to sell my cutlass

becerra66

Well alrighty then......thanks for that...geez man...didn't mean to bother u...sorry

becerra66

Hey just in case uall been wondering...
I got my parts modified and ready to install once I get home...


wish me luck

ziff396

Don't give up on the car yet. These old cars can be a never ending tinkering thing to get what you want from them. But then again, that's part of the fun! Or not! Most of us (opinion) can't afford a frame off full restoration like new so that's where we are at. If things get frustrating at times, just walk away and start another day, or week. When ever you are ready. I live in Michigan, so mine is not a daily driver though.
Good luck with the shifter cable!

MDchanic

Great! Let's hear how it works!

- Eric

becerra66

OMG...its amazing how easy it was, once you get all the right parts...
It took all but 20 mins to install cable and adjust shifter ....took her for a wash and vacuum and my first freeway cruise since I got the carb...


WOW what a difference the way the carb sounds and feels....Filled her up for the first time well First time to put 20.00...
when I had the bad fuel pump...had to top off the gas everytime I left the house.


any ways I'm a survivor...giving up is not in my soul...thanks

Allan R

Good for you Terry.

Just an FYI for you. I don't know if the previous owner sanded down to base metal and sprayed red oxide primer, or whether it's an epoxy base. Likely just oxide base looking at it. All things equal, the primer is NOT going to keep moisture from going through to the metal underneath. That means it could start rusting from all the moisture you've been having lately. How soon till you plan to put a coat of paint on the car? You'll still have to sand down and redo that primer that's on there for the paint to adhere properly, plus get any oxidation off the metal underneath.

Glad you enjoyed the cruise and got it running. How's the steering wheel?

MDchanic

Fantastic!

And, yes, do let us know if you're still driving "upside down."

- Eric

oldcutlass

Well done, glad your moving forward again.

becerra66

And we match today....red top with black shoes

She drove really nice this morning, No SMOKE what!!!!!!

Smiled all the way to work

Im a happy chic!!!! right now

becerra66

ERIC!!!!!! oldcutlass.....where u been man!!!!!.

I missed ur car...I absolutely love ur 2 door and the color, thats my favorite color too...then my toe and nails will match

Allan Allan let me come up for air before I get to next project me smiling
Allan fyi it's spelled Terry, not Terrie
I know what primer is, thanks for explaining just in case and dont mind either

and on the paint job not sure, my sign plotter took a crap, so I need to purchase a new one quick, then I will have extra play money...

1969w3155

Don't be too hard on Allan, that's how they spell Terry up in Canada!

becerra66

Sheez that was nice stuff man...me smiling

And Im in Texas not Canada me gigglin -alot of folks spell it that way too down here..
but mostly the older generations use the y and not the ie

Allan R

Terry Terry Terry....ok I got it now. One of our friends on the coast is Terrie Ns I guess I had a 'gray' moment there. My bad and I apologize. Will go back and fixit. Don't feel bad, I get that happen all the time too.

No rush on the paint thing. I figured you had a plan and honestly didn't know if you had a handle on the primer issue. Good to know you're ahead of the game with that. Not everyone is.

Steering wheel looks much better right side up.

becerra66

Hey Allan u know what..I didnt make any changes to the rag joint thingy, once I adjusted the cable and took her for a spin when I came back all the sudden the steering wheel was standing at attention...I was like what...Im lucky I didnt adjust ragjoint or it really would of been upside down...

It must of been stuck upside down, I dunno know how it happened..but it happened

and the painting thing...been painting signs for about 20 years now, MDOwood or metal depending, but always before I paint anything, even a freaking wall, I lay down a coat of Primer always....

Im not a jack of trades but a Queen of all trades....

MDchanic

Lookin' good, your Highness

And if you want to see fireworks, just try calling him Allen.

- Eric

becerra66

FINALLY, announced as I should be

Your Highness fits me perfect

Thanks for that Eric #1

Good to know on the Allen thingy....

Anyways..I am really so excited even though the BF got me upset right now

I really dont care..I got my Cutlass, Im driving the Cutlass, and I may just go out in the Cutlass tonight.....me sticking my tongue out at my BF who cant this this post..but makes me feel better

Next project will be the gaskets to the exhaust intake manifold...right Eric thats what you said...U member u said for me to put my hand around and feel for a leak well that's where I feel it from...