resto-mod 66 Cutlass
March 4th, 2010, 09:43 AM
#41
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nothing major for updates, its been too damn cold!
ive been painting the suspension parts i bought on ebay, and ordered my exhaust headers from mondello
there goes my vacation plans for this year!
ive been painting the suspension parts i bought on ebay, and ordered my exhaust headers from mondello
there goes my vacation plans for this year!
March 29th, 2010, 08:10 AM
#42
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was heading towards some semblance of a car, when outta no where ...wham! wrong parts stopped me dead.
i was excited at the concept of a body with a motor & transmission...
proof that a 72 350 flywheel doesnt fit on a 66 330 crank.
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i'm waiting on my new (to me) used part from 2blu442..
i was excited at the concept of a body with a motor & transmission...
proof that a 72 350 flywheel doesnt fit on a 66 330 crank.
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i'm waiting on my new (to me) used part from 2blu442..
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April 13th, 2010, 01:30 PM
#43
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got the correct flywheel (thanks 2blu442)
installed the new trans mount, bolted up the transmission & torque converter. getting ready to pick up the mondello headers, and drop the baby in !!!!
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installed the new trans mount, bolted up the transmission & torque converter. getting ready to pick up the mondello headers, and drop the baby in !!!!
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April 21st, 2010, 05:25 PM
#44
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engine & transmission slid right in! much thanks to my awesome (but camera shy)gf who helped with the hoisting 
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next up....
sandblasting more parts and sliding these super sexy Mondello headers in!
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next up....
sandblasting more parts and sliding these super sexy Mondello headers in!
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April 21st, 2010, 05:30 PM
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Nice looking helper, to bad her fingers got in the way of the camera. Isn't it great to have the engine and tranny setting in place. Now to put the rest of the car back together. Good luck
May 6th, 2010, 05:59 AM
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$549 ceramic coated and right from Mondello California.
worth the money if you ask me. the fit is tight if you have a large starter, and the engine mount pads required shimming, but otherwise great headers!
May 6th, 2010, 12:47 PM
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thanks man!! i'm working on it 3 or 4 nights a week trying to get ahead.
i converted a storage unit into a garage, with lighting and all. no compressed air though
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September 3rd, 2010, 07:14 PM
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many new updates and new problems solved like:
ALWAYS check your gallery plugs BEFORE dropping in your engine
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and new problems solved like:ALWAYS check your gallery plugs BEFORE dropping in your engine
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September 3rd, 2010, 07:18 PM
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finally plumbed my front disc brakes - my hoses were too short because the hose brackets were reversed from when i blasted the frame! arrrrggghh.
evidently the banjo bolts for the calipers are impossible to find too!
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evidently the banjo bolts for the calipers are impossible to find too!
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September 3rd, 2010, 07:21 PM
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September 3rd, 2010, 07:23 PM
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September 3rd, 2010, 07:59 PM
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thanks man, i'm pushing hard to get this thing running !
im waiting for the prop shaft to get fabricated..and then i can fill up the transmission.
brake bleeding, cooling system bleed, throttle linkage, TV cable set up for the 2004R, and connect the shifter cable
and then fit the interior pieces
and back to the body shop for the final top coat !
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im waiting for the prop shaft to get fabricated..and then i can fill up the transmission.
brake bleeding, cooling system bleed, throttle linkage, TV cable set up for the 2004R, and connect the shifter cable
and then fit the interior pieces
and back to the body shop for the final top coat !
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September 22nd, 2010, 08:57 PM
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brakes bled, driveline installed, all fluids filled.... and it starts!!
heres the video, sorry terrible sound quality
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9mP4-7xkEg
heres the video, sorry terrible sound quality
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9mP4-7xkEg
September 24th, 2010, 11:17 AM
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November 12th, 2010, 08:33 AM
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UPDATES!! well for the first time since 1999 the car started and moved under its own power!
i loaded it up on the flat bed, and dropped it back off at the body shop for final assembly and paint! exciting times
now for the photos:
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i loaded it up on the flat bed, and dropped it back off at the body shop for final assembly and paint! exciting times
now for the photos:
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November 12th, 2010, 08:43 AM
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November 13th, 2010, 11:17 PM
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So are those BBO headers? They look like they hang down pretty low, thats why i ask.
I had heard they would fit on a SBO, but would be low... so if these are, i'll be real curious to see how they are after you get the rest of the front sheetmetal installed.
looking real good! :thumbsup:
I had heard they would fit on a SBO, but would be low... so if these are, i'll be real curious to see how they are after you get the rest of the front sheetmetal installed.
looking real good! :thumbsup:
November 15th, 2010, 01:17 PM
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Thanks for the encouraging words, folks. Lord (as well as my angelic girlfriend) knows i have been clocking the hours to have this ready for paint before winter.
[quote=RAMBOW;225133]So are those BBO headers? They look like they hang down pretty low, thats why i ask.
quote]
the headers appear to hang low from the images, but they dont. the front tires are small, giving that appearance.
the exhaust is well placed (far enough from the body, chassis & drivetrain) to prevent heat damage.
the headers are ceramic coated, and are fit for the 1966 330 SBO Cutlass. i think i got them from Mondello for around $600.
[quote=RAMBOW;225133]So are those BBO headers? They look like they hang down pretty low, thats why i ask.
quote]
the headers appear to hang low from the images, but they dont. the front tires are small, giving that appearance.
the exhaust is well placed (far enough from the body, chassis & drivetrain) to prevent heat damage.
the headers are ceramic coated, and are fit for the 1966 330 SBO Cutlass. i think i got them from Mondello for around $600.
April 6th, 2011, 09:50 AM
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updates for all y'all..
including underside hood pics.
i'm suspicious of the flimsy hood though. i will be calling VFN to find out why there is no center support. FYI i am using the recommended low tension springs as well.
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you can see how the hood "bows" in the centre area- im suspecting the hinges need to be adjusted to lower the leading edges (and increase the clamp down action)
including underside hood pics.
i'm suspicious of the flimsy hood though. i will be calling VFN to find out why there is no center support. FYI i am using the recommended low tension springs as well.
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you can see how the hood "bows" in the centre area- im suspecting the hinges need to be adjusted to lower the leading edges (and increase the clamp down action)
April 24th, 2011, 07:46 PM
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where are you located? perhaps a road trip is necessary
