Re: Crank grind

2006-03-29 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
Scott, Um... Since I've never done a bottom end, I don't know. How much *should* there be? Directly from the Olds shop manual with minimum and maximum clearances: Mains #1-4 = 0.0015 to 0.0031 Main #5 = 0.002 to 0.0034 Rods = 0.0008 to 0.0018 For a high performance Olds engine that will

DHL sucks harder than ever; OAI hoods non-supplier

2006-03-29 Thread Christopher Witt
Re: DHL and the lathe that was $0 on web page but $53 on the bill: Did it get there undamaged? = I guess so, got + feeback I do pack things exceedingly well, I have had fedex break a HEAD so, pack accordingly. Yeah- I have a business account with DHL and used them for a

Cordless impacts and Rocky's fate

2006-03-29 Thread Christopher Witt
I was out at the local Costco store tonight and noticed they had an 18 volt impact driver/drill kit on sale for $69.00. They are advertised as having 5 times more torque than a regular cordless drill. Cordless impact would come in handy at the wrecking yard for removal of small rusted bolts or

Re: DHL sucks harder than ever; OAI hoods non-supplier

2006-03-29 Thread TJPROD
I warned you about DHL. They still stop by our warehouse every day. And every day we say, sorry, nothing today or tomorrow or the next day.!! I use Fed Ex, may be a little more, but they have the best track record out of the bunch. TJ

Cheaper parts?

2006-03-29 Thread Scott White
Hello- Gonna be buying some engine parts soon. Can anyone get a better deal that this on some bearings? These prices are from the local NAPA store. '77 350, all standard. Rod Brg: Clevite CB684P $54.00 (5.99ea) MainBrg: Clevite MS805P $61.99 CamBrg: Clevite 1355S$28.49 Auto Parts

Re: Shaft Style Stereo Availability

2006-03-29 Thread Schopen, Kenneth
Kevin, Do you know if the Kenwood KRC-3006/Custom Autosound KNW-801 will fit the dash of a '70-'72 Cutlass without any modifications? I looked at Custom Autosound's web site and the center section of the radio looks kinda big, but I can't really tell much from an internet picture. Even at the

Re: Shaft Style Stereo Availability

2006-03-29 Thread bammons
I do not know the answer to that question, sorry. - Original Message - From: Schopen, Kenneth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 2:04 pm Subject: Re: Shaft Style Stereo Availability To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca Kevin, Do you know if the Kenwood KRC-3006/Custom

buying a canadian car

2006-03-29 Thread Terry Grantges
Hi All, What kind of gotchas can I expect when trying to buy a candian car and have it shipped too the US? Shipping? Taxes? Customs? etc. Terry

Shaft Style Stereo Availability

2006-03-29 Thread bcroe
Those old radios might be fine, with some new speakers and replace any internal polarized caps. Bruce (fixes a lot of stuff) Roe 29 Mar 2006 Schopen, Kenneth [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: my old radio is terrible.

RE: Engine's out update, header question

2006-03-29 Thread Kevin Wright
Next question, which I should have added to the original: Is there enough slack in the brake lines to move it there without issue? Can I just unbolt it and (carefully) manhandle it into place? krw Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 09:04:49 -0500 From: 77w30 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Engine's out

Insurance

2006-03-29 Thread msrobson
I need a referral for classic car insurance. Thanks, Mark BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:3.0 PRODID:-//Gordano//NONSGML GMS 10.02.3270//EN REV:2003-11-24T01:35:20Z FN: N: EMAIL;TYPE=INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] CLASS:PRIVATE END:VCARD

Re: Check out eBay Motors: Oldsmobile : Cutlass (item 4623917872 end time Mar...

2006-03-29 Thread CUTLASS442
He answered me with the block and head castsheres his answer: I think I looked in the right place. Cast #E 409 686. There's no roll cage-don't race on a circuit-have only done on a drag strip...no fiber glass on vehicle. If you have any further questions, you can reach me @ 412 319

Re: Check out eBay Motors: Oldsmobile : Cutlass (item 4623917872 end time Mar...

2006-03-29 Thread Infinite Space Systems, Inc.
He answered me with the block and head castsheres his answer: I think I looked in the right place. Cast #E 409 686. E 403686 77, 80cc 2.000, 2.072 1.625 1970 455's, except W-30. Valves commonly 2.000 and 1.625, but Toronado and 442 heads had the larger 2.072 intakes. Valve

Re: Insurance

2006-03-29 Thread Kurt Heinrich
I've heard nothing but good things about Grundy http://www.grundy.com/ They have no mileage restrictions, but they do limit use. My major gripe was they would not allow driving the car to workAT ALL. I'm now with Aon http://www.aoncollectorcar.com/ They were about40% less thanGrundy and

Re: Insurance

2006-03-29 Thread geo . aigel
If you truly drive it only on sundays and to shows, hagerty is a good one to go with. I however drive my classics to work and also to the mall and walmart, which is not covered by the average classic car insurance. I have full coverage through State Farm for my classic cars. George

HFT - what IS it?

2006-03-29 Thread Christopher Witt
From: steven pignataro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: harbor freight discount coupon - --0-949426215-1143434628=:97645 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit New here only 2 days new. i'm currious; what does harbor frieght frieght provide? thanks Steven

RE: Crank grind?

2006-03-29 Thread Scott White
Hello all- Directly from the Olds shop manual with minimum and maximum clearances: Mains #1-4 = 0.0015 to 0.0031 Main #5 = 0.002 to 0.0034 Rods = 0.0008 to 0.0018 I guess with standard bearings I'd be well within specs. I found a couple main brgs that didn't get tossed and one set was .001

Re: Insurance

2006-03-29 Thread steven pignataro
I have called Grundy( 2yrs. ago) they would only insure every car I owned, not just my classic cars. I I did insure it with St. Farm along with my other cars. They gave me classic car ins. for 117.00 every 6mo. unlimited just like a regular car. They also insured it for more than I though it was

LPD cars

2006-03-29 Thread Christopher Witt
Chris Witt should know about Lansing cop cars. Joe Varley AZ === What kind of crack is that, Joe? :-) Actually, I have seen the inside of a few LPD cars, but did not document the events, nor the cars. Has I known Olds was going to fade, I would have photo'd the fleet

Re: Shaft Style Stereo Availability

2006-03-29 Thread Chris E. Carson
Replacing the polarized whoozits? Will this make a big difference? I have an original '71 AM/FM stereo that plays OK but sounds muddy the whole way through and distorts quite a bit at reasonably loud volumes. I always wrote it off to bad speakers and the technology of the time, but what does

RE: Crank grind?

2006-03-29 Thread steven pignataro
Windage tray: If I am not mistaken, which I do believe I am not, is used to keep the oil down in the bottem of the pan so the pump can pick it up. Without it at very high rpms the crank throws the oil all around the pan and the pump could have trouble with starvation. Steven PignataroScott White

Penn Ignoramus Car on ebay

2006-03-29 Thread Christopher Witt
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:23:24 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Check out eBay Motors: Oldsmobile : Cutlass (item 4623917872 end time Mar... He answered me with the block and head castsheres his answer: I think I looked in the right place. Cast #E 409 686. = OK,

buying a canadian car

2006-03-29 Thread bcroe
The speedo goes to 140 KM/H. Bruce Roe 29 Mar 2006 Terry Grantges [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi All, What kind of gotchas can I expect when trying to buy a candian car and have it shipped too the US? Shipping? Taxes? Customs? etc. Terry

Re: buying a canadian car

2006-03-29 Thread Randy Geisel
What kind of gotchas can I expect when trying to buy a candian car and have it shipped too the US? Shipping? Taxes? Customs? etc. I bought a '72 Cutlass Supreme north of the border a few years ago. The only thing needed was a certificate from the Canadian DMV stating the car met US emission

Re: Insurance

2006-03-29 Thread TJPROD
Steven, Are you related to Frank Pignataro? TJ