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Here's my driver. I've had it about 6 years. Has never let me down and has been a low budget build from day one. Almost everything I've done to the car involved refurbished used parts. The two things I purchased new are a windshield and my cheap stereo. I enjoy driving it and there is no...

Been putting a little time into it whenever I get the chance. I got 2 speakers installed and did some demolition work on the rear door area. Productive day.

I put together an Olds 403 for my '79 Supreme. Wondering if anyone would care to take a stab on what type of horsepower and torque this motor is making. Here's the combo. 1977 model 403 Stock heads with a resurface, light home porting, stock valves, heat riser holes filled in. Stock pistons...

If I find one in a wrecking yard, how hard is it to remove the rear glass from one of these cars. My car is a 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais. Other than a wrecking yard, what is a good price to pay for one at a local glass shop, including installation? Thanks for any replies!

Does anyone still run their factory Olds painted 14 inch ralley wheels? Reason I ask is, I've got two sets of these wheels. I'd like to use them on my '79 Calais and am wondering what is the best tire size to run with a stock suspension set up. I am considering running them without the chrome...

Hey G-body forum, Haven't posted in quite some time. I've still been active playing with my g bodies. My current daily driver is a 1979 Cutlass Supreme that I put together. The car is clean and straight, however, it is lacking a paint job. I built the 403 that is in it along with the th200...

Wanting some input on aftermarket shifters. What's some opinions on the different varieties, and me being cheap, how do they compare with pulling one out of the junkyard? I've used a couple of old factory shifters, but I can never seem to get them hooked up just right. I need one for my 4l60e...

I'm working on the interior of my El Camino. Can I get some suggestions for any junkyard steering wheels to look for that will look good in my car. Thanks for any feedback and any pics would be great!

Quick question. I'm running an S-10 manual steering box on my El Camino. I've got 15x8 inch wheels all the way around the car. The rear will wear some 255/60r15's. Now, what's a good size to run on the front of the car given those variables? I'm also running the high rate S-10 coil springs, if...

Can someone give me an idea on how to mount my front sway bar brackets? The bolts holding the brackets to the frame appear to be self-tapping from the factory. Unfortunately, the threads on the frame and the bolts have succumbed to rust. A simple nut and bolt would work great, but there is no...

Yesterday I added to my g-body family. I have been looking for an El Camino for the past year. I finally found one that fit into my budget. It's a 1978 model and judging by the label under the hood, it was born with a 350. The car is worn out, but the body is straight and the frame is clean...

I recently picked up a 1979 Olds Cutlass Calais. The car has 86000 original miles. It rides and handles very well. The interior is decent, however the body needs some attention. No rust. transmission leak and rocker arms rattling. It's the 260 and th200 combo. I'm trying to figure out if I want to...

I found a t200r4 that's been out of use for 15 years. I know this transmission was working when it was pulled. Should this thing be completely rebuilt or is it worth gambling on installing it with new fluid and filter and seeing what happens? It has been in covered storage during the past 15...

I'm about to change the intake gasket on my Olds 260. It developed a water leak at the driver's side front. My question is 'Is it best to discard the rubber end seals and use a bead of RTV or should I use the end seals that come in the gasket set?' Any responses will be much appreciated.

I replaced my windshield a week ago. The original was cracked and scratched. I also had water leaking into the vehicle and puddling on the passenger side floor board. I assumed the old windshield sealer was the cause of the leak. Apparently not because even after the new windshield, I continue...

Could somebody correct if I'm wrong. I know the Jeep steering shaft is a popular swap. My question is- will the entire Jeep steering box swap onto a G-body? It seems as though I read at one time it was indeed possible. Could someone please clarify this?

How hard is it to remove the old windshield and put in a new one? Should I leave to the pros?

I'm about to spend a little money to fix the sloppiness in my steering. I figured I would get all 4 tie rods, center link, adj sleeves and idler arm. Anybody have advice on the best deal. The best parts available. Or is there any difference in OEM parts and aftermarket parts. Like anyone...

I'm using one of my '79 as a daily driver. My plans are to get the most mpg possible. The best I've squeezed out of it is 19-21. That's cruising at 65, 2.29 rear gears, 275/60 r15 tires, the car has all the light weight parts as wheel as light weight centerline wheels. Next step is an electric...

My hobby is tinkering with g-bodies. I just registered with this site and thought I would include a mention of my collection. I've got a '79 Hurst/Olds, '79 Cutlass Supreme and a recently acquired '79 Cutlass Calais. They were all all picked up for very reasonable amount and are all projects. I...