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Old October 6th, 2022, 07:45 PM
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They are pretty close to the same height, just extra width and less rubber on 18" vs 14". What is the factory and I assume current rear gear ratio?
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This is freaking awesome sitting in my #oldsmobile #omega for the first time! How gorgeous must than a running engine be? 🤩😍



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Old October 10th, 2022, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by olds 307 and 403
They are pretty close to the same height, just extra width and less rubber on 18" vs 14". What is the factory and I assume current rear gear ratio?
factory was close to the nowadays 205/70r14. gear ratio is 3.08

but the last days with working on the Omega convinced me to keep the SSII wheels - see the last picture.
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That is an excellent cruising ratio, especially with that non OD 3 spd standard. Yes, the SS11 look really nice on that car.
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Installed the rockerpanel moldings and started working on the package tray








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Really nice build and it is getting better looking every day!
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By the way, if that is you in the car in post #243 you have that classic "**** eating grin" you have got to be happy!
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Old October 17th, 2022, 03:19 AM
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By the way, if that is you in the car in post #243 you have that classic "**** eating grin" you have got to be happy!
oh yes, thats me
cannot anymore imagine, that I once started with that engine compartment and now ended up with that beauty!!!


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Old October 17th, 2022, 05:45 AM
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How does it drive? Curious how the Sniper, the 3 speed manual and this cool OHC 6 drives down the road.
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Francis and Karl with a first shooting
Exterior allmost done.

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Very nice, great job.
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Old October 22nd, 2022, 07:03 PM
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oh yes, thats me
cannot anymore imagine, that I once started with that engine compartment and now ended up with that beauty!!!

Love it! Great work.
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I would still go with the MOMO wheels.
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Old October 22nd, 2022, 10:17 PM
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I would still go with the MOMO wheels.
they will not be sold

when everything is done they will be installed as well for different occasions
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Where it all started in 2019 and where we are does make me smile all day!



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From the current issue of the overhead cammers club magazine



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Old April 7th, 2023, 08:35 AM
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Man, this car is beautiful. Excellent work.
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Originally Posted by Oldsguy
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Good idea, but I'm still confused as to exactly when the OHC-6 entered the picture.
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Old April 7th, 2023, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BangScreech4-4-2
Good idea, but I'm still confused as to exactly when the OHC-6 entered the picture.
as the GM inline6 was frozen up and badly repaired I had to replace the engine, which is not that easy in Austria.

luckily found the Pontiac ohc6 230 sprint in an old warehouse and as the 1st gen Firebird and the 3rd gen X-bodies used the same subframe it was any straight forward swap!


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Originally Posted by exotec
as the GM inline6 was frozen up and badly repaired I had to replace the engine, which is not that easy in Austria.

luckily found the Pontiac ohc6 230 sprint in an old warehouse and as the 1st gen Firebird and the 3rd gen X-bodies used the same subframe it was any straight forward swap!
Got it, thanks.

You've done some very nice work!.
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You have done an outstanding job. I love what you have done. I really like the OHC emblems too. Nice touch. 👍
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There will be some bass coming from the Audio System R609 evo speaker combo!



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Old April 10th, 2023, 08:55 AM
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Installed some weatherstrips: door seal plate, door and trunk seal as well as new window run channels




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Old April 11th, 2023, 02:43 AM
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One small step at a time and about last weekend: ashtray and glovebox are in as well. Fitting quite well!


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package tray finished and speakers installed.
happy how it turned out!







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Old April 29th, 2023, 09:18 AM
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installed the raingear wiper system for a hidden installation of the motor.
easy going installation and lasted around 1:30 with picture documentation



















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You are absolutely killing this restoration!!! (that is a good thing!!)

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Originally Posted by Ryan 1969 Chevelle SS396
You are absolutely killing this restoration!!! (that is a good thing!!)

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Thank you Ryan!
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Old May 7th, 2023, 04:26 AM
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Ready from door to door! Windshield next week!


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Old May 8th, 2023, 11:41 AM
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How the Omega turned out, makes me cry!!

been in love with it and very happy with my girl’s color choice!



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Agreed. Great color choices all the way around. Gread thread and build. Good for you. Nice to see it all come together. I love it. 👍
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even not driving you have to see 2 more pictures

the passange door fits really very well, hood needs some further work

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That engine bay is so roomy you could almost have a dance off in there.
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Installed 2“ drop spindles, now I am happy with the stance!


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