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Old March 29th, 2013, 07:02 AM
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I purchased a '68 W-30 about 20 years ago. I did a little body work, got it painted, had a small altercation ( bent the front bumper ). About the same time, my son was in bad accident ( is now a quadraplegic ). He was not driving. Rog II is now going to college ( Information tech & programing ). I parked the car. About a year ago I started to work on it again .
The car was primarily used for drag racing, consequently some things under the hood were changed.
Does anyone know where I could find some pictures , looking down on the engine, routing of wires & hoses , etc.
Also is there anyplace that makes the fabric hose for the air ducts.
Thanks for the help and this is a great web site.
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Old March 29th, 2013, 07:21 AM
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You need the 1968 Assembly Manual. Available in downloadable pdf format free of charge at Wild About Cars.
http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/cgi-b...aldisplayed=50

Wild About Cars. http://wildaboutcars.com. An information supersource, especially Oldsmobile. More Olds content than anywhere else on the internet and continuing to grow.
You'll find Chassis Service Manuals, Product Information Manuals (AKA Assembly Manuals), Inspector's Manuals, and other documents that will contain this and much much more.
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Old April 10th, 2013, 06:39 PM
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Hi Roger. I hope you found what you were looking for. Kurt has good info above about Wildaboutcars.com. When you get a chance, post some pics of your 68. I have a 68 Convertible, and just got it out for the first time this year (yesterday evening). I couldn't believe it started right up for me after sitting all winter!
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Old April 12th, 2013, 09:54 AM
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I'm still struggling with the poll at the top of this thread...
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Old April 12th, 2013, 10:36 AM
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I agree Joe. I was scratching my head when I saw it and also saw that there were some votes cast (not many, thank goodness).
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Old April 15th, 2013, 03:57 AM
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poll

I will reword this.
What year W-30 is the quickest
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Old April 15th, 2013, 04:26 AM
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I thought it was pretty obvious...its gots to be the diff. ratio
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Old April 15th, 2013, 05:10 AM
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I dunno, the question kinda reminds me of "Did you walk to school or bring your lunch?"
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Old April 15th, 2013, 05:59 AM
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Who's on first, whats on second. Yea I think it would be 66 or 70.
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Old April 15th, 2013, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 1968_Post
I dunno, the question kinda reminds me of "Did you walk to school or bring your lunch?"

In minnesnowda the question was "Did you ride the bus or carry your lunch?? Eh"
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Old April 15th, 2013, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 1971four4two
In minnesnowda the question was "Did you ride the bus or carry your lunch?? Eh"
In New England it was "did you walk to work or carry your lunch?"

In any case, for QUICKEST W-30 I'll vote 1966. I suspect Joe D will say the same.
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Old April 18th, 2013, 05:50 AM
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My mom use to say that back where I was raised in Wisconsin LOL havnt heard that in years.
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I dunno, the question kinda reminds me of "Did you walk to school or bring your lunch?"
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Old April 18th, 2013, 06:21 AM
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I ate my lunch while walking to school up hill.... both ways!
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Old April 18th, 2013, 06:35 AM
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Prolly the one that crosses the finish line first is the fastest. Sometimes it's not what the car's capable of; it's who's driving it. Hopefully not the bus driver ....
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Old April 18th, 2013, 11:12 AM
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ok. I will leave u follows alone. I was warned that most of you have too much time on your hands. Best of luck to all of you.
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Old April 18th, 2013, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Allan R
Prolly the one that crosses the finish line first is the fastest. Sometimes it's not what the car's capable of; it's who's driving it. Hopefully not the bus driver ....
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Old April 18th, 2013, 11:55 AM
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ok. I will leave u follows alone. I was warned that most of you have too much time on your hands. Best of luck to all of you.

Ah, come on friend, It's just a little CO humor. No one ment to offend anyone.

BTW, I've never heard any of those expressions.
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Old April 18th, 2013, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Benton Quest
I ate my lunch while walking to school up hill.... both ways!
In the snow, of course...
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