davisruel2003

My 16 year old son and I are working on a 58 Olds for him. It came with the original 371 V8, but since we have to rebuild something anyway....we are looking to drop in a 425. Yes....we could have jumped to the 455, but then his car would be like 90% of the Cutlass crowd at the car show.

By using the "inexpensive" and often overlooked 425.....he ends up with a vintage hot rod. The 425 and turbo 400 combo were the hot ticket for the 50's Olds when the big block olds started finding their way to the junk yard in the late 60's.
Anyway, we are in St. Louis, if anyone has a motor and is in driving distance. We are trying to find a complete set up with brackets, fan, everything, so it will be a period corect set up. I bought one already for only $75, but minus all the brackets, motor mounts, generator, etc.
thanks
rueldaviscms@yahoo.com

2blu442

Welcome to the site Dave! A Father and Son project... Cool! Do you have pictures of the car you can share with us? John

citcapp

Sounds like a fun build you'll enjoy it. Did a 455 swap into my 57 Olds. took a lot of pictures and drew details let me know if you want any of the info. PM me your e-mail and I will send what I have