EmTee Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Idntknowpr said: ...I’m playing around with plating them with copper. That'll sure look good against the red crystal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Idntknowpr said: Finally settled on the color of the car. Mazda’s Soul Red Crystal. Pay no mind the the quarter panel I still need to do a lot of work on it but my test spray out looks fantastic. It looks like two different colors between sun and shop lights. Are you going to keep those extensions red or will they be chrome along with bumpers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 Lance I am going to keep them red. My personal opinion I think they look better matched the the body color 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 6:47 PM, Idntknowpr said: Something else that I have been working on. I got these 3d printed and I’m playing around with plating them with copper. That looks great! Did the same place scan and print them? Who did it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 Got the short block assembled and put into the chassis. I have it bolted to a 4L60 transmission with a bell housing that we got from Centerville auto. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 Getting closer to finishing the installation of the 57 Olds dash that was 3-1/2” narrower than the original Buick dash. I was surprised that the center dash vent and bezel from the Buick fit the profile of the Oldsmobile dash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Awesome work! Great progress. It's going to be a blast to drive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 It’s been awhile since I have posted anything. I am very pleased with how the motor is turning out 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Idntknowpr said: I am very pleased with how the motor is turning out That makes two of us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 So here are some pictures of what I have been up to the last few months. Many hours of blocking but I am pretty pleased with all of the body lines and gaps so far. I still have some work to do on the left rear quarter but for the most part I think the hard parts are done. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Coming along nicely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usnavystgc Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 The firewall looks super smooth -- what's the plan for HVAC? Vintage Air? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 hour ago, EmTee said: The firewall looks super smooth -- what's the plan for HVAC? Vintage Air? Yes that is the plan 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 '57 Pontiac next...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usnavystgc Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 I so wish I had a facility like that to work on my car(s). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 3 hours ago, EmTee said: '57 Pontiac next...? No don’t think I’m gonna do a Pontiac next. I’m looking for a 66/67 chevelle next. My dad said the Oldsmobile is the last one he is doing but, I have heard that from him when he finished the last car he restored. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 I thought maybe you were aiming for the '57 BOP "trifecta". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 Little more work done on the motor this weekend 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Are you going to paint the body before dropping it on the frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 Yes I hope to have the body painted and put back on the chassis before Christmas. I just put the first coat of filler primer on it last weekend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Hydraulically actuated throw-out bearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 7 hours ago, EmTee said: Hydraulically actuated throw-out bearing? No, I made my own valve body to remote the oil filter and run cooler lines to the front of the vehicle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Cardinal Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Just saw this thread; what a GREAT project! Following this - I can't wait to see your updates. Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhach Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I like those spark plug wire looms. Where did you get them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 6 hours ago, drhach said: I like those spark plug wire looms. Where did you get them? They are what came with the car. I just trimmed them to fit the rocker cover polished and clear coated them. The rubber grommet can be purchased from Fusick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 Completed some junkyard engineering yesterday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted April 21, 2023 Author Share Posted April 21, 2023 Got it down on all four wheels and worked on some custom brackets for the alternator and steering pump 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Very cool, I wish I had your fabrication skills! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted April 21, 2023 Author Share Posted April 21, 2023 8 minutes ago, lancemb said: Very cool, I wish I had your fabrication skills! Lance I am very grateful my father has taught me everything I know. It has been one hell of a journey so far building this car along side of him while he is building his. I am looking forward to the first show we take them to together when we get them done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 About done with Oldsmobile dash in the car. It has been a challenge to say the least. Also started playing around with the exhaust system this past weekend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 That H-pipe looks like it will be fun... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 18 minutes ago, EmTee said: That H-pipe looks like it will be fun... Will the transmission still be removable from the underside? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 53 minutes ago, NC-car-guy said: Will the transmission still be removable from the underside? Still working on how that h pipe will come apart. Nothing is welded yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 Got the drive shaft installed into the chassis today. It’s out of a 58 Oldsmobile 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Body roll? never happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Going to ride on rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 How long is the transmission yoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idntknowpr Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share Posted August 27, 2023 9 hours ago, EmTee said: How long is the transmission yoke? Not 100% sure yet. I have to see what I can find 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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