Forgive me for asking a stupid question Olds guys, but I'm curious. Is there any difference between a supposed Olds 'golden' rocket 350 and a regular 350 out of a Delta or Cutlass?? I've got a buddy who has an Olds 350 'golden rocket' in his garage out of a '71 Cutlass. It's siezed up, crank pitted, just generally a total mess but he's convinced it's something really hard to find and totally worthy of an expensive rebuild because it's a 'golden rocket'. I told him if it was a 455 or even a 403 it'd be worth sticking the money into (especially since he doesn't have a car to put it into right now) but he's convinced this thing is special. Is he nuts or am I? Also, is golden rocket the term these engines were actually referred to as, or is it redneck lingo based on the fact that they are painted gold? I've seen 'em painted blue too. Should I tell him it's Ok to rebuild but I'd go after one of the even more rare 'blue rocket' 350s first?? hehe.
Don't get me wrong Arok, I'm not knocking the Olds 350 (had one in a car once myself, good engine) or the engine you're bidding on. I'm just trying to unravel a mystery. Thanks.