What have you done to your Oldsmobile today
#441
#442
After going to the Veterans Day Parade in downtown Dallas today with my wife and daughter, I finally pulled the treadle vac out and got it boxed to ship to the rebuilder. It was special in that my youngest (8 years old) grandson came out and wanted to help me. When I pushed the jack up under the frame, he jacked it up till the jack made contact with the frame. Then he said "I can hand you tools". Then the most special part came when he gave me one of his metal airplanes for Veterans Day. I have to say, my eyes got a little wet as they are doing right now.
Last edited by redoldsman; November 11th, 2013 at 09:01 PM.
#443
After going to the Veterans Day Parade in downtown Dallas today with my wife and daughter, I finally pulled the treadle vac out and got it boxed to ship to the rebuilder. It was special in that my youngest (8 years old) grandson came out and wanted to help me. When I pushed the jack up under the frame, he jacked it up till the jack made contact with the frame. Then he said "I can had you tools". Then the most special part came when he gave me one of his metal airplanes for Veterans Day. I have to say, my eyes got a little wet as they are doing right now.
#444
First, to each and every Veteran. Thank You!!
Your selflessness is what makes this Country great!!!
Well the plan was to paint the frame horns for the third time this week-end. I bet I get a special award for the only guy to paint the frame 3 times. And while I was at it, I was going to paint the firewall down to the first floor seam. As it turned out, the not too bad floorpan, turned into the not too good floorpan. So, I decided to go ahead and paint the frame horns.
Question- Where has everyone gotten their floorpans?
Your selflessness is what makes this Country great!!!
Well the plan was to paint the frame horns for the third time this week-end. I bet I get a special award for the only guy to paint the frame 3 times. And while I was at it, I was going to paint the firewall down to the first floor seam. As it turned out, the not too bad floorpan, turned into the not too good floorpan. So, I decided to go ahead and paint the frame horns.
Question- Where has everyone gotten their floorpans?
#445
Sanded left quarter with the DA, just need to skim and block sand than first coat of primer my buddy worked on the right quarter while I was sanding the left. The right quarter shaping is coming along, but needed a bit more attention than we anticipated
#446
did a little work on the F85 today got the timing cover on with the new gaskets. I could not do anymore as was a little too old today,
I do have one question on the 64 330 the timing mark goes on the right side its the side I took it off but back in 87 the timing chain was replaced by a so called someone that later on found out was a hack and not sure if it was actually on the right or left side am I correct that it belongs on the right side???
I do have one question on the 64 330 the timing mark goes on the right side its the side I took it off but back in 87 the timing chain was replaced by a so called someone that later on found out was a hack and not sure if it was actually on the right or left side am I correct that it belongs on the right side???
#447
442
I bought a 1971 442 and I thought I was going to drop the original 455 fromit into my 1970 442. But it didn't pan out that way. I am still pulling theRocket 350 from the 70 442 in preparation of installing something moreappropriate, maybe a harden jet boat motor. Who knows?
#450
I pulled the trunk scrip and rear extension housings block sanded left quarter , DA left door and trying to finish up right quarter
null_zpsff1b7adc.jpg
null_zpsff1b7adc.jpg
#451
Not what I did TO my Olds, but what I did FOR my Olds. Spent the week cleaning the garage out so it can have a nice warm home for the winter. Then when the snow flies I can spend some quality time with him/her/it.
#452
I finally installed the rest of my gauges today. Water volt and electric oil gauge. Took car out for a quick test drive. I still need to install the lights on the back of gauges. However that will have to wait a few days as my back is killing me.
#453
#454
Well, today I've put the spark plug wires in, and tried to fire it up. There were 2 loud bangs. One so loud it nearly popped my ears. This one blew the muffler wide open in the back. The second wasn't as loud, but still loud. And the engine does not work, of course... Back to the drawing board.
#458
Installed newly re-cored radiator and changed trans filter and fluid on my '61 D88.
Also checked the ignition timing and found it to be way out. Wondered why it was such a pig to start lol.
Goes much better now, hopefully see improvements on 10 miles per gallon (UK) too!
Also checked the ignition timing and found it to be way out. Wondered why it was such a pig to start lol.
Goes much better now, hopefully see improvements on 10 miles per gallon (UK) too!
#462
Top up, spit shine and out on the town
I'm putting the top up giving the old girl a bath and headed for town for Thanksgiving dinner with the family.Probably do a little cruising coming and going just for fun.
Around Christmas we get together with my wifes family and their BMW convertible and cruse around viewing the lights singing carols with the tops down. As long as the weather holds out(no rain) its a blast for us and everyone else.....Tedd
Around Christmas we get together with my wifes family and their BMW convertible and cruse around viewing the lights singing carols with the tops down. As long as the weather holds out(no rain) its a blast for us and everyone else.....Tedd
#463
Here in Missouri,it is about 19 degrees out. I got mine out for a drive,and found out she doesn't like the cold. 4 speed a little sluggish and also found new air leaks around window and floor under the dash. Oh well it gives me something to do when I am bored . Happy Thanksgiving to all. By the way .does anyone have a good opinion on disc brake conversion kit and a front end rebuild kit ?
#464
Here in Missouri,it is about 19 degrees out. I got mine out for a drive,and found out she doesn't like the cold. 4 speed a little sluggish and also found new air leaks around window and floor under the dash. Oh well it gives me something to do when I am bored . Happy Thanksgiving to all. By the way .does anyone have a good opinion on disc brake conversion kit and a front end rebuild kit ?
I went with the right stuff detailing have yet to install, but read good things on them also I bought the ebay kit it was 644 to my door with the slotted and braided lines powder coated calipers booster and master included . I have been advised not to get the prebent lines form ebay to go to right stuff detailing or another vender that the ebay store has them but its for a rang of cars not pacific and will need more adjustments than normal
today, I talked with the wife on another core engine that I found. it is pre70 and I am hoping that I can get the pistons or maybe use my rotating assembly from the cracked block I scored awhile back if this is possible it will be rebuilt over the winter I could pay for the machine work a bit at a time
happy holidays every one
#465
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Big Lake,MN..Spent most of my life in Boston
Posts: 714
Car is stored for the winter soooooo I walked around it and made my list of things to order the winter...the list is getting long...I need to stay away from my car!!
#466
Winter coming to N. Texas
Been enjoying these last few beautiful days driving the Cutlass. Temp is to drop 40 degrees tonight and go down from there...
Time to put the top up - first time since the day I bought the car -
glad it worked, it was tight
e33a3961-5b2c-4659-bbbf-f7ccc73d5de2_zps2f751ad2.jpg
Time to put the top up - first time since the day I bought the car -
glad it worked, it was tight
e33a3961-5b2c-4659-bbbf-f7ccc73d5de2_zps2f751ad2.jpg
#467
Got my last top down ride last weekend - and then went in storage. Too bad I couldn't of had it out the last few days.
Today I pulled the dash (all the mounting studs remained intact) removed the body harness, trunk harness, front speaker, LH A/C vent duct work, defroster ducts, brake booster, vacuum tank, hinges, A/C lines, and compressor on the 70 W-30. It is so nice working on a car that isn't rusty and has never been apart before.
#468
I couldn't resit getting mine out today too.
Got home early from work and got a call from
a girl on an old cl ad I replied to 6 mnts. ago.
73 Buick Regal, 350 4 bbl. 86 K car. OK, I'll
come look for $1000, what the heck, country
drive 40 mi or so 80* and 3 mi breeze.
Top down and gone. I'm thinking # 7? Iv'e had 6 before,
sweet cars, really.
Her directions sucked and I found myself down on
Lake Travis at Turkey Bend. Looked like a spot for a photo op.
Got home early from work and got a call from
a girl on an old cl ad I replied to 6 mnts. ago.
73 Buick Regal, 350 4 bbl. 86 K car. OK, I'll
come look for $1000, what the heck, country
drive 40 mi or so 80* and 3 mi breeze.
Top down and gone. I'm thinking # 7? Iv'e had 6 before,
sweet cars, really.
Her directions sucked and I found myself down on
Lake Travis at Turkey Bend. Looked like a spot for a photo op.
#469
I couldn't resit getting mine out today too.
Got home early from work and got a call from
a girl on an old cl ad I replied to 6 mnts. ago.
73 Buick Regal, 350 4 bbl. 86 K car. OK, I'll
come look for $1000, what the heck, country
drive 40 mi or so 80* and 3 mi breeze.
Top down and gone. I'm thinking # 7? Iv'e had 6 before,
sweet cars, really.
Her directions sucked and I found myself down on
Lake Travis at Turkey Bend. Looked like a spot for a photo op.
Got home early from work and got a call from
a girl on an old cl ad I replied to 6 mnts. ago.
73 Buick Regal, 350 4 bbl. 86 K car. OK, I'll
come look for $1000, what the heck, country
drive 40 mi or so 80* and 3 mi breeze.
Top down and gone. I'm thinking # 7? Iv'e had 6 before,
sweet cars, really.
Her directions sucked and I found myself down on
Lake Travis at Turkey Bend. Looked like a spot for a photo op.
#473
I drove mine. It's been finished since July 5th. I've put about 900 miles on it since. We are about to get snow here in Chicago so I thought I should drive it one last time before I can't for a few months. Of course the Tob went with me. He's my guy! I have a 66 Toro being delivered Monday I hope. It will come in the snow and right into the warehouse it will go.
#474
Did a touch up on a fender skirt that was scratched, not as good as I hoped will probably respray it in the spring when the weather is better, 15 degrees this morning with snow on the ground....Tedd
#477
Found a 64 I want to buy for the wife, asked her if I could offer a said amount surprisingly enough she said yes! as long as it wasn't for parts , but made me promise not to do a thing to it tell mine is done well mostly done because they are never truly done