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  1. wskirvin

    CUTLASS New Tail Lights!

    Looks like The Parts Place finally released their new Cutlass tail lights. Just ordered a set so I'm excited to see how well they made! https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/product/oldsmobile-cutlass-442-f85-tail-light-lamp-assemblies-pair-gm-5972035-rh-5972036-lh/105446
  2. wskirvin

    question about the Edelbrock Endurashine

    So I'm finally pulling the trigger and pulling the LS from my 88 Cutlass Supreme Classic. I know when the Olds big block failed and I said I was going LS several members were less than impressed. Well the time has come and she is going to be Olds powered again. I was able to pick up a 403 that...
  3. wskirvin

    84dragcutlass

    Another great transaction with Josh on some small block olds frame mounts. Love dealing with that guy. always fair on price and willing to meet me in Indy when he's up this way.
  4. wskirvin

    heat/defrost only reseal

    I was wondering what everyone is using to reseal their heat/defrost only boxes. I've been looking at Dixie Monte Carlo and Gbodyparts.com, but their reseal kits just show to be for the A/c boxes. Does anyone know if that would have everything needed for the heat only box too?
  5. wskirvin

    DYNO TIME

    Finally got the car done and took it to the dyno. Made 434hp and 384tq on a dynojet dyno at the wheels. Junkyard LY6 short block 243's that were slightly shaved and a Texas Speed Bald Eagle cam (227/234). can complain for a small cam. goal was 400 at the tires and made it plus extra. Gonna be a...
  6. wskirvin

    CUTLASS time for a swap

    Well after the last few months of issues finally figured out the issues in my 455...... Top rings never seated and the second rings couldn't hold and was dumping fuel and exhaust into the bottom end. hence all the smoke coming from the breathers. Well when the machine shop tore it apart and...
  7. wskirvin

    Scan tools

    Non GBody question.... what’s everyone’s go to favorite as far as scan tool diagnostic units go? Looking for bidirectional controls and seems like snapon solus edge units are really good but still pricey even used Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. wskirvin

    455 issues... blowby??

    Okay guys looking for some info because I obviously dont know what im doing. Ive got a 455 thats been bored .030 over. Dick miller cam, E heads that have been milled and then edelbrock intake with quadrajet carb. Engine has about 40-50 miles on it driving, and then atleast another 3-4 running in...
  9. wskirvin

    qjet or distibutor issues on 455

    Okay guys i'm lost here and looking for some advice. I have a early 70's qjet that i bought "rebuilt" from a guy, well it ran pig rich and couldnt lean it out at all. so i took it to a shop here in Indy and they went through it again, found the choke linkage was bent as well as the wrong float...
  10. wskirvin

    Dash emblems

    Just wanted to show everyone what my dad found last week. He builds model cars trucks and planes and in his search on paints he ran across some chrome markers by a company called molotow. They are expensive but damn it made the dash emblem look new Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  11. wskirvin

    455 overheating issues at intake , not the block

    Okay so i'm kinda lost at the moment. Finally fired up the 455 tonight...... runs great, no smoke, weird noises or anything..... until its ran a bit then it starts over heating, i've checked the block, radiator, hoses, water pump, everything i can think of. even tried running it without a...
  12. wskirvin

    Another interior thread

    Okay sorry for beating a dead horse since everyone asks, but im looking at buying the SEM interior paint and im trying to figure out the closest match. I believe the 15u and 15l are the door panel codes... i think that makes it the medium gray material???? If so does anyone know if the SEM 15393...
  13. wskirvin

    455 olds dipstick

    Who makes a decent new dipstick and tube for the olds motor? I bought a spectra aftermarket chrome one since mine was bent and really rusted and it its too small for the block and just flops around. Looking for and oem replacement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  14. wskirvin

    WELDER RECOMMENDATIONS

    Curious to see what your guys are using as far as welders go. I'm looking at finally getting one and cant decide on which one would be versatile enough to do frame body mount repair as well as some sheet metal patching and repair. I've looked at the Lincoln Weld Pak 140's and 180's. What's...
  15. wskirvin

    Wheel decisions

    Okay looking for opinions on how to refinish the wheels(paint options) and then what a fair price would be when done with them so sell...Monte Carlo Ralley Wheels. 14x6. I have 5 total Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  16. wskirvin

    4L80E CROSSMEMBER

    does anyone have a G Force 4L80E cross member? i'm curious about getting some measurments on it. I have the 200-4r and a turbo 350 cross member from them and was wondering how much difference there is between them and the 4L80E
  17. wskirvin

    body bushings

    Just curious what everyone's opinions are on the body bushing kits being offered now a days. I've seen mainly just rubber and poly. Wanting to do this when I have the car in the air running new brake and fuel lines and was curious who had done this and which way you went(rubber or poly). Also...
  18. wskirvin

    Grand National Hood Hinges on a Cutlass

    Has anyone swapped the Grand National hood hinges onto a Cutlass and know if the bolt holes will line up? thinking about getting a set when i replace my hood to a steel 2inch cowl. i like the idea of the strut cylinders over the coiled springs. i seen on rock auto they offer the cylinders with a...
  19. wskirvin

    HELP SWAY BAR QUESTION.

    Okay, I'm working on a 88 Olds Cutlass Supreme Classic, I've managed to strip out 2 bolt holes on the drivers side where the bar bushing clam shell attaches to the frame... that being said, I've searched on here and read multiple ways of fixing this.(drill the frame them put in a nut and washer...
  20. wskirvin

    ANOTHER FUEL LINE QUESTION(yes i know there are a lot already)

    Okay I've searched this site and online, I've seen a lot of guys upgrading to the stainless and nickle or copper lines, also seen some guys using the newer nylon style fuel lines, My question is, is there anyone that makes over sized, pre-bent, stainless fuel line kits? I'm terrible with a...

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