Ok I will add a couple shots of mine even though it needs to be cleaned , it doesn't look too bad in the photos.

 

looks great!

 

Very nice Wolfie!!! Are all those trophies and plaques one's you have won with her?? I'm gonna get at least one this summer. I have faith! And a beautifully painted engine - did I mention it's beautiful??

 

tell us all about it Sandy!!!

 

Was working on the engine this winter. Tried to post before, but file was too big.

Just thought I would share.

 

I have faith in you getting a trophy this year Sandy , always nice to have your hard work rewarded ( does this mean Allan gets half?). None of those trophies are from the Olds , they were from the 29 model A that I traded to get the Olds. there are many more you can't see plus the ones too tall for the shelf.

 

that is a LOT of trophies! I plan on putting mine in the trunk so they stay with the car (if any of them ever leave)

 

Wolfie,

Tell me about the 455 sticker I think I see on the fender

 

My 57 Olds, going to take some better pictures soon

 

made me smile

 

S-W-E-E-T Pat,

Every time I see a 50's car I think Gee how easy is that to change a spark plug. Number 8 on an A body is a PITA

 

I just posted this shot on another page for a diferrent reason
but I will put it here also, Its a 64 F85 I did a few years ago.


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I thought my engine bay was clean, but WOW! you guys have put in alot of work. I guess I'm going to go clean engine now. Back in 3-4 hours.

455andtri-carb.jpg

 

Hey Toyoholic,

How did you put a His and her's shifter in a 69? I thought I was the only nut doing that? Did you use a 70 consol or a H/O consol?

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...69-consol.html

 

Not much to tell other than the previous owner must have put them on. They are stickers/decals and I will leave them until the car is repainted.

 

I'm using the 70 console. Actually still working on the install. Just got the trans bracket for it. Ready to drop it in.

 

My 455 in a 70 442

 

Thanks for all the great pics,some very nice looking engine compartments out there!

Here's an updated pic of mine,added some decals this time.

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What kind of intake is that?

 

Edelbrock 7111

 

My 72 W30 & my former 68 H/O (still proud of the restoration on that one)!

Joe

 

im lovin that blue n silver....

 

Here are some under the hood shots from my cars W-31, W30, & RALLYE 350

 

My 71

 

The before:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHu8LAWSKxU

After with a doubling of horsepower:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5quY...eature=related

That's right, double the power!

 

Before:



In progress:



In progress as of tonight:


Took the tip about using tin foil:

 

Here are some before and after pictures of my 1970 cutlass supreme. The engine was painted gold when I got it but its a built 455.

Before
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After

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Here is one of my 1971 cutlass.

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here's mine

 

W30 Dreamin
Is that a real repro battery or a battery cover? Looks incredible. Also one question. My car came with top post cables too, but I see a lot of the 72 repros are being sold as side terminals. Was that even available in 72?

Is your overflow tank OEM or repro. I've been toying with getting one of those. Almost bought and OEM one recently but it was for B/C car not A body.

 

72 was the first year of side terminal batteries. I believe they only make repo battery covers for the R59 -350 battery size. I contacted the company for a cover for the large 455 battery R71, however it wasn't made as at that time and there were no plans to do so.

 

Not a good pic but this is my engine 350 .060 over

 

Hi Allan,
The r-59 is just the battery topper,and thanks it really does "make" the engine compartment detail. I get alot of comments on that cover.The cool thing,even when people are standing right above it looking at it,they have to ask the same question,"is it a real battery or a cover?
As Rocketbrian mentioned,1972 was the first year for side terminal batteries.
The overflow tank is a reproduction.On the reproduction the lettering for the add and full marks are not as bold as OEM...I don't think anyone has ever noticed except me.
Walter

 

Here is one from when I bought the car. fairly untouched.

67sportscoupe002.jpg

 

Here's one I took during the build up. I kind of wish I had painted it 400 Bronze vs. 455 blue. I am sure I could have fooled a few by doing that.

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Here's mine.

 

'68 Hurst Olds W46 of mine (#184) including the infamous factory modified hot air tube adaptor - long interesting story!

 

Wow some nice work here, cool thread, somehow had missed it earlier.
All I have is a before (current) of the Omega.
The Cutlass is much worse.
And a progress pic of the 455. Love blue, gold, red. Decided to go with a non Olds color. I like it so far.

Omega 350
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455
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Here's some shots I've collected over the years-

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4corner6.jpg
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1Badass65.jpg
81Olds9-1.jpg


Blowthruolds350.jpg


IMAG005.jpg
motor11.jpg
mckee6po.jpg
motor3.jpg
Rocket.jpg
112-1222_IMG.jpg

 

The wife's car is not an Olds, but she keeps it looking good.
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