Bear in mind that some of the early hub assemblies had the hub STAKED to the lugs, and required a special cutting tool to separate the assembly.

As for what I did with my Olds today... I watched he '85 442 Odometer turn over to 51,000.0 on the way home.
I'm sure it's more like 150k on most of the parts, but the engine is almost new.

 

I picked up a very nice set of rims with trim rings bolt on center caps and very nice tires for $125
I Think I scored.

 

I swore at mine because it refused to rev.......then discovered I had trapped the wire under the cap and it probably should not have run at all, so I apologised

 

Bought a used mirror and visor , now my cutlass as far as I know didn't have this option ,but I thought it was cool the visor was redone at some point so I marked it the best I could and this is what I have the glass was broken during shipping , that will be fixed before I put this back in the car


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well it was my b day and I think I finally fixed my leaky trans issue. turns out my dipstick o ring was gone lol. I topped it off and said wth why not take it for a spin before I start having a few beers. So I took it for a spin and had a blast even if it was a quick 10 min. drive

 

I dreamed of owning an Olds of my very own again...

 

Drove it home from body shop. Almost a 3 hour drive.
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a much anticipated drive I bet... LOOKS GREAT

 

Thanks... Words can't describe how good it felt to drive it home. Now I need to start on the interior. Trying to make it out to the Good Guys show in Scottsdale later this year.

 

Been fixing up various oil leaks, exhaust gaskets, valve cover gaskets, EGR blockoff, PCV and various vacuum lines. Rebuilt Q-jet from Summit, new PS pump & pulley, trim rings and new BFG's....

and I've only driven it 4 or 5 times since purchase in May... but about to start driving pretty regularly. I'll post some pics after it gets cleaned up a little

 

Changed my differential gear oil to synthetic also replaced the cover and gasket for a cleaner look.

Installed white smd led bulbs for my reverse lights and plate light.

 

Something simple like just changing the oil and filter took me about two hours( should have been a twenty minute job) but this is the first thing I've been able to do since my operation and it felt really good to get my hands dirty instead of watching someone else do it. And by the way I had to redo the filter as usual because of a fish mouthed gasket , seems I do that about 1/3 of the time you think I would learn, nice puddle of oil for the wife to stare at on the driveway slab.....Tedd

 

Glad to hear you're out wrenchin' on the Olds again Tedd!

 

Added a vacuum canister for 'mo' better' brakes

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Guys;
Started on the body rot this weekend on my 66 Cutlass, I have most of it cut out. Now it is time to order the rocker panels and get some sheetmetal to make the rest of the under body patchs, I am on my way this morning to fill my tank for the welding gas, still have a long way to go though.
Thanks Ron

 

Putting grill back on and light bezel I but a new cooling fan in now back to the gas tank vents PIA
Steve

 

burned 2 fingers while checking spark plug wires ..engine @ operating temp..

told her she can go to hell

slammed the door and left her alone...b*tch

definitely not my day

 

^^^ Those old gals can be a little cantankerous
after fourty.

 

Put a new set of Radial TAs on with a new set of lugs with a lock. 225/70/14 on Super Stock 1s. Also just installed the USA 630 II stereo. Looks fantastic and sounds great. And me and the boy put another coat of Carnuba on her last night, can never have too much wax.

 

Took the wife for a ride today Now on the way over to our favorite coffee shop, it just so happens that they repaved a section of the road. So from a rolling start(paving started at an intersection). I punched it. Tires chirped, I hit second and another chirp. Third gear the same, as well as 4th. The wife says to me what are you doing ? My response -- Having Fun
Ain't life a blast !!!!!
Alb

 

I washed the Delta and took it for a drive for the first time in about a month. I've been neglecting it while finishing off the Cutlass.

 

Today I cut off the old blowed up exhaust and installed a "Pypes X system" with Thrush Welded mufflers stopping right at the rear end.
Maybe a little more tweaking then its off to a welder to make it tight.
It took a little cutting of the pipe and pushing and pulling and I think a little more before Im satisfied.

 

Today I unplugged the wire running from blower control to the blower relay, to find out why the blower only works on high. Then I put the plug back on, and the blower worked on all three settings.

 

Got new rims and tires. 20x8 in back 18x8 front. Gotta drop the front a couple inches now..

 

Went a a drive today to listen to the exhaust.
The mufflers do not sound like Flowmasters and I am disappointed in that.
They sound deep but more like turbos that are blowed out.
I probably will be changing out the mufflers for a sound I like better.
Here is a picture of the crazy exhaust before I take it to get welded.

 

New exhaust and high performance coil and new plugs also burned a little rubber to finish off my weekend and boy does this old body feel it

 

Just bought some 442 side scoops

My intention is not a clone just really like the look so I will most likely take off the 442 badge

 

Finally had a day off of work so I pulled the front and rear seats, adjusted the wire underneath the front bench so that I can now move it again. While the seats were out, I pulled the replacement carpet that the previous owner put in there and laid it down properly this time.

Afterwards, I felt that I owed myself a nice hour long cruise...felt nice!

 

installed a new Gas Tank and new rear shocks.

 

Don't X pipes or crossovers have a tendency to make 'em a little quieter? I'm sure you're aware that you can get Flowmasters with different numbers of chambers to vary the sound???

 

just won a bid on ebay for an Olds tach console mount. Not sure if I'm gonna use it. anyone interested look at ebay item 221261156428 if your interested send me a pm.

 

Installed a rebuilt q-jet and new hot-air choke tubes. Starts much easier now, after some adjusting I'll see how it starts in the morning...

new distributor is next

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Got 4 KYB shock2 from Jegs today.
Weekend project!

 

Those aren't Flowmasters, they are Thrush welded.
And I want Flowmaster 40s, they are the loudest!

 

SI 442 try the hooker aero chambers much better imo . I also have an x pipe and my exhaust is louder than hell. You can usually hear me about 3 block away. lol


This is with my previous engine same exhaust. new engine much louder lol.

 

Just ordered Flowmasters, 40 series, the loudest!

 

Put some YOM license plates on the car. The plates last sticker was from 1972.

 

Swapped the chrome reversed for the wide whites.I'll be going to a few local shows and the wide whites get more attention...Tedd

 

Re-routed the poorly made stainless exhaust system on my '61 D, it sat about an inch and a half above the rear tyre and has took some nice chunks out of it over time! I've routed it over the axle which to me seems a better idea. Also replaced the rear brake pipes, I'm off work this week and am hoping to get it on the road in the next couple of days so with a bit of luck there'll be an Olds cruising the streets of Derbyshire real soon!

 

Finished Compression tests and leakdown test

Ready to start disassembly for machine shop

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