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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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I'm new to website I have a 70 cutlass and wonder jf anyone out there can tell me what size bolts I need to buy to pull my engine out from the heads the whole front clip is tore down do its gonna b easy but need to no wat bolts to use and any refereces to where to get a reasonable conversion kit for front end
Old Sep 13, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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Don't know what you mean by conversion kit, brakes?

The bolt you need is a 3/8"-16, length to fit whatever chain or hook you're using.
Old Sep 13, 2012 | 11:53 PM
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Thanks I got the bolts. Sorry I mean a reasonable place to get a complete disk brake conversion kit.
Old Sep 15, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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They are all over EBay starting under $500.00. Be aware however, that most will require 15" wheels due to aftermarket items in the kit.
Old Sep 15, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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Thanks ill take a look asap. 15" is perfect I have a set of chrome rallys that are 15s. Any chance you can tell me what size bolts I need to put the engine on the stand from the block?
Old Sep 15, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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I don't recall the size off hand, but make sure they are Grade 8 bolts, and not some cheap ones, or you run the risk of them breaking and the engine falling and smashing a foot ot a leg. You can get Grade 8 at any decent Auto Parts store...I have used NAPA.
Old Sep 15, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by calioldsboy
Thanks ill take a look asap. 15" is perfect I have a set of chrome rallys that are 15s. Any chance you can tell me what size bolts I need to put the engine on the stand from the block?
Good lord son! Try a bolt in the back of the engine until you find the right size, then take it with you...when you get the bolts, buy a bolt size chart so you can start figuring this out for yourself lol!

Ok, I'll cut you some slack...you need the same size as the other one I told you about; 3/8-16 by however long you need.
Old Sep 15, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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Thanks fir the slack pilot I appreciate it. Its my first project so just tryin to get as much info as I need but ill cut back on the crazy qjestions and find out. Ur knoledge is being used tho so thanks
Old Sep 16, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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Although I am one to talk, start a thread and lets have some pictures of your adventure.
Old Sep 19, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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Although I am one to talk, start a thread and lets have some pictures of your adventure.
I'll second this...start a build thread and give us some pics to drool over
Old Sep 20, 2012 | 12:13 AM
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Tryin now but thers nothing to drool over yet looking at all the projects I have seen. Try to b open minded lol.
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