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So a somewhat related question... Any KNOWN issues with running an oil bath cleaner on an EFI throttle body? I can only assume that as long as...
Hemi, what's the base from that you used for the air cleaner? That doesn't look like the base from my '56 Olds...
Anyone done the paper element conversion to an Olds oil bath cleaner? It's a three-piece affair and, as mentioned above, very complex inside. I'm...
So if I decide to update and go with a bell housing adapter and a T5 transmission and an open drive what all is involved? I know there’s something...
I would prefer to retain the originality of the torque tube driveshaft, banjo rear end and a stock configuration 3 speed in my '39 project, but...
For you guys that know your Olds stuff... The water neck on my '56 Olds Rocket 324 disintegrated before I got to it, so I need a replacement. I'm...
As new in box! Chrome Powermaster "shorty" alternator for Ford flatheads. This is model 182023-2 Ford Strap Mount Chrome 90amp 12v Negative Ground...
Dave, you're right, I'm not replacing it, but to your point, Texas is a giant pain in the ass to try and register a car without a previously...
For many reasons, foremost is my own psycho obsession with keeping things original, I want to run this original frame. Yes, it's a big PITA to...
Here's a pick of the only structural issue with the frame... I have decided (based primarily on comments here) not to box the frame, but to repair...
I agree with both sides of the argument. The motor will never be anything but a flathead as long as I live/own the car, so the "more horsepower"...
On a ‘39 Ford coupe with a spicy 276” 8BA, all original suspension, brakes, fenders, etc is boxing the frame necessary or recommended? Seems to be...
Hey Chop, I've reconsidered my previous notions, and decided to rebuild the original 324 and rebuild the stock front-end, just add a disc brake...
Without pictures, it didn't happen :-)
So the car is definitely going to the blaster for stripping and primer before I start the metal work Now that that's been settled, how to...
You guys were right, as usual... I dug through the grease and crap on the bottom of the pumpkin and found the tiny (about 1/4") stamped number 8,...
Exactly, which is why I'm wondering if it's not a non-factory pumpkin that was swapped later in life? I have no idea if another GM 10-bolt (from a...
Here's what the '56 book says....
To clarify a little bit, AFAIK the pumpkin was original to the car (60,000 mile survivor), but the service manual says that the factory designator...
Can somebody help me identify this rearend? It’s a 10 bolt in a 1956 Olds Super 88 but does not appear to be the factory unit as the numbers don’t...
Now see, that’s exactly what I had planned to do, and this same dude said the body would move around too much on a rotisserie and to leave it on...
My '56 Olds project is ready for sandblasting/primer. The body is stripped and ready to come off the frame, and will need firewall treatment,...
I'm going to revive this ancient thread to ask the same question in hopes of getting some up-to-date technical help.. I'm debating putting a new...
If you'd rather ride in a classic/custom/etc look for the blue '55 nomad with wide whites and moons. You're welcome to ride with me. Sent from...
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How usable is the 40's Lincoln V12 motor as a hotrod/custom powerplant? My primary concerns are 1. How buildable are these motors (parts,...
So here's a new question regarding the fuel lines and options... Is there any difference in flow, performance, pressures, etc. between running one...
You can bet on that!
I knew you guys would have the solution... Thanks to all!
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