What have you done to your Oldsmobile today
July 23rd, 2013, 06:32 PM
#241
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Had a 1 hour front brake change turn into 4.
Front drums would not come off, so I decided to apply some heat and tap 'em loose with my mini sledge. They still would not come off. Found that the drums were rusted to the lugs really...really tight (the car sat for awhile before I bought it 2 months ago). Had to remove the entire wheel assembly and hammer the lugs out....
Front drums would not come off, so I decided to apply some heat and tap 'em loose with my mini sledge. They still would not come off. Found that the drums were rusted to the lugs really...really tight (the car sat for awhile before I bought it 2 months ago). Had to remove the entire wheel assembly and hammer the lugs out....
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.
Last edited by Octania; July 23rd, 2013 at 06:34 PM.
July 25th, 2013, 06:34 PM
#244
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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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July 25th, 2013, 06:38 PM
#245
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
July 28th, 2013, 11:18 AM
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July 28th, 2013, 11:48 AM
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July 28th, 2013, 12:01 PM
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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
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
July 28th, 2013, 03:54 PM
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first time I was able to do somthing on my Olds
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
....Tedd
July 28th, 2013, 08:57 PM
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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
....Tedd
July 28th, 2013, 08:58 PM
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July 29th, 2013, 03:53 AM
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body rot
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
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
August 2nd, 2013, 12:12 PM
#259
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.
August 2nd, 2013, 01:02 PM
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what have you done to your olds today
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
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 FunAin't life a blast !!!!!
Alb
August 3rd, 2013, 07:34 PM
#262
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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.
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.
August 4th, 2013, 03:27 AM
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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. 
August 4th, 2013, 12:01 PM
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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.
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.
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August 5th, 2013, 02:24 PM
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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!
Afterwards, I felt that I owed myself a nice hour long cruise...felt nice!
August 5th, 2013, 05:45 PM
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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.
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.
August 6th, 2013, 05:48 PM
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little stuff
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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new distributor is next
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August 6th, 2013, 06:37 PM
#274
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And I want Flowmaster 40s, they are the loudest!
August 6th, 2013, 06:45 PM
#275
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.
This is with my previous engine same exhaust. new engine much louder lol.
August 13th, 2013, 01:11 PM
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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!
August 14th, 2013, 02:25 PM
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350 rebuild
Finished Compression tests and leakdown test
Ready to start disassembly for machine shop
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Ready to start disassembly for machine shop
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