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February 12th, 2010, 01:43 AM
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Quick intro....
Hello everyone.....Im Dan from Tennessee....well Im not from Tennessee, I just live here now. Im about 50 miles east of Mempit. Ive been building hot rods for many years as a hobby. This is my first venture into the Oldsmobile area. Usually I put a small block chevy in ALL my rods but I want to stay Olds on this one. I just got (about a month ago) a 1960 Olds 88 2dr hardtop. Its in pretty good condition. I had to pick it up in Mich. but it was originally a California car so there is very little rust. Its got a 394 out of a 62 olds but has the original 371 heads and intake so the exhaust could be routed. Havent been able to get the engine running yet (to damn cold to work on it outside) but I am thinking about replacing it with a 455 anyway. Dont have any idea how difficult this swap will be...still doing my research. But I have found at least 2 complete engine and transmissions for a very cheap price. Here's a couple pics of my project....
Unloading her...
59 Caddy tail lights frenched in...
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Unloading her...
59 Caddy tail lights frenched in...
60olds007-1.jpg
60olds014.jpg
February 12th, 2010, 02:38 AM
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Hey t42, Cool car!
The person taking the pic didn't want want to help push?
The car looks like an AMT 3 in 1 plastic model custom option.
You are going to keep the those ultra-cool wheels, wide whitewall tires and tail lights I hope?
Was that was done in the early to mid 60's originally or is it a modern deal?
I know the roof isn't chopped but it sure looks like it the way it's designed and how the car is sitting low with no side trim.
The person taking the pic didn't want want to help push?
The car looks like an AMT 3 in 1 plastic model custom option.
You are going to keep the those ultra-cool wheels, wide whitewall tires and tail lights I hope?
Was that was done in the early to mid 60's originally or is it a modern deal?
I know the roof isn't chopped but it sure looks like it the way it's designed and how the car is sitting low with no side trim.
February 12th, 2010, 07:44 AM
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Nice looking Olds, looks low and mean. A 455 swap should not be to difficult. I put a 455 in my 57, tight fit, but worked out well. Not sure of the engine bay of your car. is the steering box towards the front of the engine bay or towards the rear. On the 57 it is in the way of the side engine mounts. On mine I fabricated mounts off the front cross member to bolt up to the foward side mounts of the 455. Keep us advised of your build, we will help any way we can
February 12th, 2010, 11:54 AM
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Hey t42, Cool car!
The person taking the pic didn't want want to help push?
The car looks like an AMT 3 in 1 plastic model custom option.
You are going to keep the those ultra-cool wheels, wide whitewall tires and tail lights I hope?
Was that was done in the early to mid 60's originally or is it a modern deal?
I know the roof isn't chopped but it sure looks like it the way it's designed and how the car is sitting low with no side trim.
The person taking the pic didn't want want to help push?
The car looks like an AMT 3 in 1 plastic model custom option.
You are going to keep the those ultra-cool wheels, wide whitewall tires and tail lights I hope?
Was that was done in the early to mid 60's originally or is it a modern deal?
I know the roof isn't chopped but it sure looks like it the way it's designed and how the car is sitting low with no side trim.
The muffler clamp got stuck on the trailer due to being so low, and I had to give it a boost. Otherwise it almost unloaded itself!I remember building those AMT models and youre right!
The tail lights were done within the last decade and I most certainly plan on keeping them! I never liked that style wheel or the wide whites, but I plan on going with chrome reversed with baby moons and the thin white wall. I remember my 60 Pontiac convert that I had in the late 60's and that's what I ran on it. I also plan on putting the side chrome trim back on, but only the long side piece nothing else.
February 12th, 2010, 11:58 AM
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February 12th, 2010, 12:03 PM
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The Caddy tail lights are the coolest thing about this car and the main reason I purchased it....soooo....they will be staying..
February 12th, 2010, 12:06 PM
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Nice looking Olds, looks low and mean. A 455 swap should not be to difficult. I put a 455 in my 57, tight fit, but worked out well. Not sure of the engine bay of your car. is the steering box towards the front of the engine bay or towards the rear. On the 57 it is in the way of the side engine mounts. On mine I fabricated mounts off the front cross member to bolt up to the foward side mounts of the 455. Keep us advised of your build, we will help any way we can
I will keep you posted of my progress!
Dan
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