Engine Build: 434ci SBO 350 built by Mark R.
#121
FYI I just got these chrome valve covers and they turned out really nice - OEM design w/ baffles, but just taller to clear the new rockers etc.
https://oldsrocketparts.com/index.ph...thers-350-455/
https://oldsrocketparts.com/index.ph...thers-350-455/
#122
Heh, having fun with brackets? I had too. Had to alter them a bit due to inreased height of valve covers. And until realising with assembly manual at hand that theres spacers here and there...
I ended up buying 1/2" valve cover spacers, and glueing them to head + using studs on valve cover rail from now on. Pondered too about those very same valve covers you linked. Good to hear theyre of good quality.
I ended up buying 1/2" valve cover spacers, and glueing them to head + using studs on valve cover rail from now on. Pondered too about those very same valve covers you linked. Good to hear theyre of good quality.
#126
Thanks, and me too.
Also, these gauges are sweet. You can configure them to switch from normal white light to show RED when items like temperature are not up to operating temperature so it yells at you to not go spirited before the car warms up, but also will flash RED when/if anything gets too hot (or oil pressure gets too low, etc.)
Plus they're just really nice and customizable - looks new but the same as the OEM gauge cluster from 1972. And they're electric full sweep.
Also, these gauges are sweet. You can configure them to switch from normal white light to show RED when items like temperature are not up to operating temperature so it yells at you to not go spirited before the car warms up, but also will flash RED when/if anything gets too hot (or oil pressure gets too low, etc.)
Plus they're just really nice and customizable - looks new but the same as the OEM gauge cluster from 1972. And they're electric full sweep.
#128
Thanks, and me too.
Also, these gauges are sweet. You can configure them to switch from normal white light to show RED when items like temperature are not up to operating temperature so it yells at you to not go spirited before the car warms up, but also will flash RED when/if anything gets too hot (or oil pressure gets too low, etc.)
Plus they're just really nice and customizable - looks new but the same as the OEM gauge cluster from 1972. And they're electric full sweep.
Also, these gauges are sweet. You can configure them to switch from normal white light to show RED when items like temperature are not up to operating temperature so it yells at you to not go spirited before the car warms up, but also will flash RED when/if anything gets too hot (or oil pressure gets too low, etc.)
Plus they're just really nice and customizable - looks new but the same as the OEM gauge cluster from 1972. And they're electric full sweep.
All kidding aside awesome build. Any photos of the interior insulation install?
#129
#130
For some reason I don't think I took many photos of the interior portion but I know I have a few - I'll look for 'em!
#131
All drivetrain components are installed and ready to go.
I now have wiring, electrical/sensors, some plumbing, brake cables, etc. left. I'm getting excited at this point. I never thought this day would come.
I now have wiring, electrical/sensors, some plumbing, brake cables, etc. left. I'm getting excited at this point. I never thought this day would come.
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#147
Thanks everyone!
First start-up is always a great moment. The finishing details are what is left - hoping she is finally completed in a month or so (as long as no major issues arise, but with how much works been done to this car, it wouldn't be surprising).
First start-up is always a great moment. The finishing details are what is left - hoping she is finally completed in a month or so (as long as no major issues arise, but with how much works been done to this car, it wouldn't be surprising).
#151
Last edited by 72GoldOlds350; February 25th, 2021 at 07:30 AM.
#152
Update:
Finishing touches and working out the kinks when basically replacing every mechanical part in a vehicle. Intake manifold was leaking a bit, easy fix there. Then realized the trans front seal (tw. converter) was leaking so we had to drop the trans to re-seal that... Which was fine because the custom aluminum driveshaft wasn't balanced perfectly after the first few test drives so that had to get sent back out for more work. Once that is back in my hands we'll be close!
Finishing touches and working out the kinks when basically replacing every mechanical part in a vehicle. Intake manifold was leaking a bit, easy fix there. Then realized the trans front seal (tw. converter) was leaking so we had to drop the trans to re-seal that... Which was fine because the custom aluminum driveshaft wasn't balanced perfectly after the first few test drives so that had to get sent back out for more work. Once that is back in my hands we'll be close!
#156
I just got this kit and used the mufflers that came with it and customized the piping where needed from there:
https://www.magnaflow.com/products/1...em?aces=507892
Thank you!
https://www.magnaflow.com/products/1...em?aces=507892
Thank you!
#157
Well, I finally drove her for the first time in a long time, and first time since the project started. What a thrill!
Lots of little things to do until she's 100% but she can be on the road now. Hoping in a month or so she'll be back home in my garage
Lots of little things to do until she's 100% but she can be on the road now. Hoping in a month or so she'll be back home in my garage