cv5800

Here is my latest project. I should have it ready for next year's race season. The drivetrain consists of a BTR 506 dynoed at 821 HP, turbo 400, 4200 converter, Olds 9.3 diff narrowed 6 inches with 4.56 gears, spool and 35 spline axles. Coil overs / disc brakes on all four corners with 36" ladder bars. I mini tubbed the car 3" a side. The car will retain the factory interior with the roll bar. Hoping to get the car deep into the ten's

Dave

59-59-59

Is this the worlds first '62 Starfire drag car?!?! It's refreshing to see that you started with something different than the usual Chevy/Ford. What is the weight if the car - just curious if you found that out yet

oldcutlass

Nice, very old school.

cv5800

I am not sure what the race weight is. I am hoping it will be 4200 lbs with me in it. Unfortunately I will have to cut the hood. Not sure what hood scoop to use. Any suggestions?? I was thinking an old school snorkel or the ford thunderbolt style (teardrop).

Dave

steverw

Beautiful car, very cool! I learned to drive in a 62 4 door 98. Always wanted a 62 Starfire

citcapp

Nice build. I like different proves you can be creative and have some fun.

oldsmobiledave

Awesome build Dave. Looking forward to making some passes with you next summer.

Highly recommend some chassis dyno time prior to taking it to the track. You know who to call.

Dave

oldsguybry

Awesome !

w30442

Dave, anymore pics thats a Bitchin looking Olds you have. As far as a scoop thats a tough one, maybe mock up something out of cardboard to see how it looks. I always liked a Z/28 type cowl hood myself. I think Zed has one on his 62 ? F85. I think pics are on his site. Old school snorkel might slow it down LOL Really nice job on the wheel wells, looks like it came that way !
Glen

tru-blue 442

Sweet!

cv5800

Thanks everyone for the comments. I have not had much of a chance to work on the Starfire until now. Attached is a picture of the engine since I mounted the vacuum pump, alternator and crank trigger. I will start on reassembling the front end shortly. I'll post pictures when completed.

Cheers: Dave

Kyle's 77 Cutlass

That isn't a my little pony by no means

oldcutlass

Sweet!

cv5800

Well I got the front end together. I fabricated mounts and installed only the upper bumper section. This should shed 50 lbs. I also installed signal lights on the grill. Next will be installing the rad and tranny cooler then the wiring will start.

Dave

oldsmobiledave

Looking awesome Dave. Only 3.5 months until season opener! Keep up the good work & keep posting as you go.

therobski

That car is off the charts, very nice. And I said my 64 F-85 is going to be my last build....( at least that's what I told the wife)

cv5800

That's what I keep telling my wife but she doesn't believe me anymore.

Dave

cv5800

The car is progressing well. All I have left to do is finish installing the exhaust, wiring and a few odds and ends. I went with a 4 inch cowl hood scoop. The hood needs a final block sand and paint. I should have the car finished by the end of the month and ready for the track.

Dave

oldsmobiledave

Awesome work Dave....looks sweet!


Looking forward to seeing the car in person.


Dave

NAS Backyard

That is BADA$$!!!

tru-blue 442

Wow, nice work!
That thing is gonna be tough.

cv5800

Well the car is finally done. The colour match on the hood is not the greatest but oh well. Hope to take it to the track on the last weekend in May. Hoping mid tens.

oldsmobiledave

Dave the car looks stunning & I am pumped to see it run.


I will be at opening weekend in Medicine Hat on May 23-25. If you make it to Medicine Hat maybe pit over by the return road & we can hang out. I will be in my usual spot half way up the return road.


I am considering going to Edmonton for the last weekend in May also so if you do not make it to the Hat I hope to see you & this bad *** ride in Edmonton.


Best of luck no matter what & keep us updated on the times it runs.

Dave

tru-blue 442

Awesome!
I like the spear up the hood.
Have you had it on the dyno yet?

Don R.

Great looking car. There can't be many 62 Starfire drag cars these days, very cool.

cv5800

Dave: I plan on being at Medicine Hat's opening day as well. See you there. Engine made 821 HP.

Dave

oldsmobiledave

That's great Dave. Fingers crossed that Mother Nature is good to us.


See you there. Still not sure if I am running the '72 442 or the '87 442 but so long as the weather is good I am there. Hoping we get some side by side passes in.

citcapp

Great job. Hope you take some chebbys and Fix Or Repair Daile's to the cleaners

oldsmobiledave

Here are a couple of short videos showing Dave's bad *** 1962 Oldsmobile in action this past weekend in Medicine Hat Alberta.


The car is 10X more impressive in person than it is in pictures.