Last pic of it together for a while. (updated 4-11-2023)
#322
OCA South Central Zone Show
The Zone Show dates and location have been determined.
Dates: October 16 through October 18 at the Marriott Hotel just
across from the
Texas Motor Speedway on Hwy.114. We will
also have a scheduled Zone Show Drag Race event at the 1/8
also have a scheduled Zone Show Drag Race event at the 1/8
mile North Star Drag Strip in Denton.
#323
wow what a trip...
Congrats richard and thanks for the great ride ( on your thread ) from beginning to the present stage ( it never really ends) I have truly enjoyed this thread!!! she looks great...
#324
Richard:
The car is awesome. I see you are out cruising on I-30 heading west. I will be looking for you in Rowlett. Where was the parking lot where you took the pictures. I am starting to get caught up on some things and hope to see you soon. Are you starting on the other car now?
The car is awesome. I see you are out cruising on I-30 heading west. I will be looking for you in Rowlett. Where was the parking lot where you took the pictures. I am starting to get caught up on some things and hope to see you soon. Are you starting on the other car now?
#325
Read this thread a bunch of times end to end and just realized I forgot to say
OUTSTANDING WORK Richard!!!
Want to come to CO and help me redo my car? You could seriously go into business doing this man....
OUTSTANDING WORK Richard!!!
Want to come to CO and help me redo my car? You could seriously go into business doing this man....
#328
Richard:
The car is awesome. I see you are out cruising on I-30 heading west. I will be looking for you in Rowlett. Where was the parking lot where you took the pictures. I am starting to get caught up on some things and hope to see you soon. Are you starting on the other car now?
The car is awesome. I see you are out cruising on I-30 heading west. I will be looking for you in Rowlett. Where was the parking lot where you took the pictures. I am starting to get caught up on some things and hope to see you soon. Are you starting on the other car now?
It will be a little while but I have some good ideas for the motor build.
#329
Richard,
Great to see you behind the wheel, enjoying your car! All of us appreciate and applaud, the amount of time, effort, and expense that has gone into getting you where you can finally enjoy the fruits of your labor. Well Done!
Les
Great to see you behind the wheel, enjoying your car! All of us appreciate and applaud, the amount of time, effort, and expense that has gone into getting you where you can finally enjoy the fruits of your labor. Well Done!
Les
#330
Another standing ovation here Richard! Well done! She is beautiful. Perfect timing to have her ready for summer. Now is the time to enjoy the magnificent work of art you created. Again, a job well done and have fun enjoying the newest member of your family.
#331
sweet eye candy
I had a question for you regarding my 1967 can I switch out the front headlight casings from my year 1967 to a 1966 so I don't have the blinker separating the two head lights?? and what size wheels do you have on that thing I wanted to put 20's but everyone of my buddy's says that's a disgrace to that car, but your just looks great with the wheels you have. One really curious 1967 owner that's all thanks for your time
#332
I had a question for you regarding my 1967 can I switch out the front headlight casings from my year 1967 to a 1966 so I don't have the blinker separating the two head lights?? and what size wheels do you have on that thing I wanted to put 20's but everyone of my buddy's says that's a disgrace to that car, but your just looks great with the wheels you have. One really curious 1967 owner that's all thanks for your time
Wheel / tire combo can make or break a car and I see lots of broken cars
As for 66 parts you need core suport, hood, grill, headlight bezels, headlight mounting brackets and bumper to switch out the light look you want. Not really worth it IMO
Wecome again to the board.
#333
WOW!
Car looks great - especially on the road! Good pictures! It looks like you got it on the road the day I left on vacation...
Your attention to detail paid off in a big way, I would be prouder than hell, especially when driving it!
I need to drop by and take a look in person - pics cannot show all the details. I may need to twist your arm for a ride...
I can't wait until after my suspension redo takes place in a couple years; I will use some of your techniques for sure.
Again, congrats to you and enjoy the drive!
BTW, have you stopped grinning yet?
Car looks great - especially on the road! Good pictures! It looks like you got it on the road the day I left on vacation...
Your attention to detail paid off in a big way, I would be prouder than hell, especially when driving it!
I need to drop by and take a look in person - pics cannot show all the details. I may need to twist your arm for a ride...
I can't wait until after my suspension redo takes place in a couple years; I will use some of your techniques for sure.
Again, congrats to you and enjoy the drive!
BTW, have you stopped grinning yet?
#334
no
#335
Hope the grin stays there. Now you can start thinking about the 455 winter project for next summers fun. Bet you little girl wants to go for a ride every time daddy gets in the car. Great times are ahead for you for sure.
#336
Being that I have restored a 65 442, I know the pains you went through, although mine was all stock. But in the late 1980's it was hard to get parts. Your restoration and modifications are outstanding. I hope to see this Olds in person sometime.
Congrats on a job well done.
Congrats on a job well done.
#337
Being that I have restored a 65 442, I know the pains you went through, although mine was all stock. But in the late 1980's it was hard to get parts. Your restoration and modifications are outstanding. I hope to see this Olds in person sometime.
Congrats on a job well done.
Congrats on a job well done.
#342
I should have also mentioned that I'm very impressed with what you've done with your car overall! As I'd mentioned in my NEWBY post (https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/newbie-forum/15625-new-olds-site-user-new-olds-car-admirer.html) there's a guy near me that has a car similar to yours (at-least I thinks it's a mid-60's Olds). It's an awesome looking car (and sounds good, too), which is what inspired me to start scrounging around the internet trying to figure out exactly what it is. During the process, I came across your car, and that led me here! Long story short, I’m impressed with your restoration (the brake upgrade is excellent and I think the wheels are the crowning touch that really sets this car apart from the rest). Having just finished upgrading the brakes on my ’92 Z28, I’m especially interested in brake upgrade projects!
BTW, the rear suspension setup on your car is very interesting. How does it perform?
BTW, the rear suspension setup on your car is very interesting. How does it perform?
#344
I should have also mentioned that I'm very impressed with what you've done with your car overall! As I'd mentioned in my NEWBY post (https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/newbie-forum/15625-new-olds-site-user-new-olds-car-admirer.html) there's a guy near me that has a car similar to yours (at-least I thinks it's a mid-60's Olds). It's an awesome looking car (and sounds good, too), which is what inspired me to start scrounging around the internet trying to figure out exactly what it is. During the process, I came across your car, and that led me here! Long story short, I’m impressed with your restoration (the brake upgrade is excellent and I think the wheels are the crowning touch that really sets this car apart from the rest). Having just finished upgrading the brakes on my ’92 Z28, I’m especially interested in brake upgrade projects!
BTW, the rear suspension setup on your car is very interesting. How does it perform?
BTW, the rear suspension setup on your car is very interesting. How does it perform?
#348
Did not really measure how much. Just got it down as low as I could and still be driveable. I am about 5" from crossmember to ground in front. On you full size you might want to consider a 19/20 or 20/20 combo. Big wheels on the full size just look right especially if you think you might bag it. If I built a full size it would be bagged for sure.
#354
#355
everyone stay tuned to the thread early next year there may be another "last picture of it together for a while"
#356
Hey richard
Could you give me the dims on your suburban radiator?
Do you know what year range it came out of?
Wondering if the one in the 1980 2500 4x4 i'm getting stuff from this weekend would fit in my 66.
Could you give me the dims on your suburban radiator?
Do you know what year range it came out of?
Wondering if the one in the 1980 2500 4x4 i'm getting stuff from this weekend would fit in my 66.
#357
Its a specific part# that fits from Autozone. I think it was an 87 Suburban but there is 3-4 posibilities and only one fits. I will try to dig up the part#
#360
Thanks... I can't wait to get my shed finished and shop organized so I can take it apart again