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  1. tlonz88442

    t-top plate removal.

    Yes, from the front side first....If u need to make any small to medium repairs clean with a wire wheel from harbor freight that comes in the variety pack....oil base rustoleom from walmart protect well against rust ...dont use the aerosol can , use the paint can....and a brasing rod is great...
  2. tlonz88442

    t-top plate removal.

    Lucky ques. I'm repairing my plates now . They have 2 inch wide 3m tape in the center and across the front side ledge there are about 1.5"x 1/4 "tabs bent at about 130 degrees angle . They insert in the header panel. The basic door panel removal tool is great for this ( the long handle bent fork...
  3. tlonz88442

    adding 1.7 rockers

    Thanks alot for the info.
  4. tlonz88442

    adding 1.7 rockers

    Will adding 1.7 rockers to an 1976 olds 445 help , hurt , or remain the same as to performance. ?
  5. tlonz88442

    Which gear ratio for best MPG

    2.73s- 3.23s is keeping mpg in mind but if u go up past 3.23s to 3.42s that should be easing up on performance and decreases mpg , if ur not hotrodding but only crusin with a small block then ur org. Gears is what u need
  6. tlonz88442

    valid form token

    Does any one know why u get the no valid form token error , While trying to make changes in your photo gallery.
  7. tlonz88442

    1976 olds 455 hp rating.......

    Thanks guys very much ... what pistons would be a better choice without breaking the bank..
  8. tlonz88442

    1976 olds 455 hp rating.......

    Hey guys do anyone know the true hp rating of a 1976 olds 455 engine stock .....also is this year engine desired as well as some of the earlier versions of the 455..
  9. tlonz88442

    t-tops

    U can do it yourself ....If needed I can guide u in the that I did mine
  10. tlonz88442

    T-top conversion....hmmmm....

    Dont be scared doit but take all the donor t-top peices u can find such as interior trim and pillar trim ...it took me 2hrs to complete mine ....but i premeasured 30 times and rethought it 100 times but it was a sucess but my cuts did not cause any allignment issues and they were diff. than...
  11. tlonz88442

    spools

    I have 88 cutlass that I'm planning to install a 455 with a 4speed standard behind it ... but when it comes to the rear end I want dependable highway gears and I want to know can I just use a spool in my stock 2 point series ratio gear rear end to hold up behind my engine ... not for racing but...
  12. tlonz88442

    Most common rear end swap for a 87 cutlass supreme

    I'm trying to make it dependable but also a low budget build...I don't know exactly which ratio but I'm sure I have 2. Somethings gears but how would a spool in the rearend hold up with the stock rear end
  13. tlonz88442

    automatic to standard flywheel

    I have a 1976 Olds 455 that has a automatic flywheel....but I'm wondering later will I be able to bolt up a standard flywheel with no issues to my current crankshaft I'll b using a 4 speed muncie, and a bop to Chevy bellhousing adapter plate ..understanding that I may have to shave away a Lil of...
  14. tlonz88442

    Most common rear end swap for a 87 cutlass supreme

    Hey guys I have a 455 with a 4 speed manual behind it..I was wondering what is the best rear end swap for the car..Im planning on some highway use
  15. tlonz88442

    transmission outcome

    Thanks
  16. tlonz88442

    transmission outcome

    Hey guys I would like to know what would be the outcome if I installed a Saginaw 3 speed behind my 1976 Olds 455 engine in my 88 cutlass supreme. Would it hold up ? My standard options are slim for now...
  17. tlonz88442

    86 cutlass on air

    Hey!! First off the car looks great....hands down but what rim and tire setup did u use and how long did it take to u to install the bags? And last how good of ride do you have

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