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  1. RICKDIZZLE

    Did I put the wrong side mount in?!

    Just replaced my drivers side motor mount. I had both driver and passenger new. It went it without a real hitch and bolted right up. Now I am questioning if I put the correct mount in. They are for a 1985 Cutlass V6, 3.8. I put in Oriely Auto Parts B2384 which shows as OE front right. But I put...
  2. RICKDIZZLE

    What battery maintainer is everyone using?

    After having to buy a new battery today as mine took a dump due to not being on a maintainer and parked for a bit...would like to pick one up. What you guys recommend. I have a great Schumacher charger...but no maintainer lol. Is the Battery Tender Junior decent?
  3. RICKDIZZLE

    CUTLASS Best way to flush/change coolant?

    Evening guys. Looking for a fairly foolproof way to change/flush my coolant on my 85 Cutty with 3.8 V6. I have seen several different ways. What do you all prefer and is there a way to do it without a evac/refill system? Thanks!
  4. RICKDIZZLE

    CUTLASS Engine Mounts ?

    Looking for a good lasting engine mounts. I have gone through a couple sets of the oem style rubber mounts. Looking for my 1985 Cutlass with a 3.8 for an engine. If you could post links of your recommendations, that would be much appreciated. Thanks fellas!
  5. RICKDIZZLE

    Suspension geometry question

    Ok so I am turning to you guys as I need some help figuring this out for my buddies 1963 Impala. The car is on air bags and at driving height the car is sitting at negative 2.5° of camber. There are no shims in the a-arm at all right now...so no way to pull shims out to get it even. The car had...
  6. RICKDIZZLE

    Dead battery/start question

    Ok I am 99% sure I know the answer just want validation if I am on the correct track. 1985 Cutty, semi-show car. Battery is about 8 years old and has not been on a tender. Car sat for last couple months due to weather and work. Went to fire her up. Dead battery tested at 6.8 volts. Charged up...
  7. RICKDIZZLE

    Help needed...Lucas Deep Clean Fuel System Cleaner

    Ok so I am clearly an idiot...so I put a bottle of Lucas Oil Deep Clean Fuel System cleaner in my 2014 Kia Sportage. Usually will do this when taking the thing on a road trip of over 100 miles, every 3-5k miles. I always use Lucas just first time using Deep Clean Fuel System Cleaner. Poured it...
  8. RICKDIZZLE

    T-Handle hex key set

    I am looking to buy a new set of metric T-Handle Hex keys. I'm looking for a set that will last and not round out hexes or themselves. Prefer some with a traditional long shaft and a side hex on the handle for higher torque applications. Would really like some with a stand or a case for easy...
  9. RICKDIZZLE

    Torque wrench using adapters?

    Ok been reading up on this on the interwebs and of course have found a lot of conflicting info...thus I wanted to ask my trusted friends on here. On a project I am working on, I need to torque a few bolts down to 65 inch pounds and 50 inch pounds. They are socket head style allen bolts. I have a...
  10. RICKDIZZLE

    2 stroke spark plug question

    Ok in need of some help from some folks that have a solid understanding of spark plugs. I have a 2 stroke motor that comes stock with a JIDICH A7TC plug. Its is clearly a China junk plug. I don't want it to fail and have the electrode or anything fall off into the motor as so many junk plugs...
  11. RICKDIZZLE

    For us RC car junkies....

    I've been into RC since 1990 and have had a ton of fun with it still to this day...even at almost 40. The new trend is no-prep drag racing. Jconcepts just released a Grand National body. Thought it was pretty cool so figured I would share here for us Gbody freaks...Here is the release video for it:
  12. RICKDIZZLE

    Help right passenger front caliper won't release

    Friends, driving my 1985 Cutlass today, started feeling it pulling to the right...got to my destination and whoa...hot brake smell!!! Turns out my passenger caliper is seized up. Babied a couple blocks to my buddies. We opened bleeder and fluid came out no issue. Tried to pry her open a lil...
  13. RICKDIZZLE

    Removing rear view mirror tab on windshield?

    So I got a new custom rear view mirror and the tab that gets glued to the windshield is different then my current. What is best way to remove the current tab attached to the windshield and what is the best/correct glue to use to affix the new one. Thank you!
  14. RICKDIZZLE

    1985 Cutlass B pillar trim removal

    Can anyone walk me through how to remove the B pillar trim...the wide piece that is on the front of the B pillar. I wanna know if I can do it and replace with a new one without tearing up my paint or drip rail? Any help, ideas or pics?
  15. RICKDIZZLE

    Are these the same and what would you do?

    Ok about to order some new bumper lenses and battery retainer for my Cutty. Found these on Gbodyparts.com: https://gbodyparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=55_84_88&products_id=1833&osCsid=ba3238319f1e26a1234ff9413e3c712d But then I see these on Ebay....are they not the exact same...
  16. RICKDIZZLE

    CUTLASS Thrust angle?

    Friends, I have adjustable upper and lower trailing arms on my 1985 Cutty. I had the front end aligned last month and was dead on straight, steering wheel and all. In detailing the car for a show this weekend, I noticed that my rear end was about a half inch further right (to the passenger side)...
  17. RICKDIZZLE

    G body frames...

    Ok I am toying with the idea of doing a full frame off with my Cutlass in the spring. I would be swapping frames for a fully wrapped and molded frame. I have a shop in AZ that wraps and molds frames so they just need powder coated or painted. Questions I have are: *What G body frames are...
  18. RICKDIZZLE

    CUTLASS Spindle ball joint hole ?

    Im looking to see if anyone can possibly tell me how big the stock hole is in the top of the g body spindle where the upper ball joint bolts in? Looking to see what the largest size bolt is that will fit in that hole. Hoping someone has one off a car they can check vs having to separate mine...
  19. RICKDIZZLE

    CUTLASS Looking for quarter windows.

    Friends, I am looking for a great quality pair of quarter glass windows for my 85 Cutlass. Im possibly converting from a 1/4 top to a baldy and have acquired everything but the side windows from a hardtop car. I know in theory mine will work but i dont want any gaps...going on a semi show car...
  20. RICKDIZZLE

    Crap...think my A pillar is tweaked!

    Alright friends...i just noticed this yesterday. I cant tell if its my imagination but it looks like my passanger side A pillar may be bent. Can't tell if drivers side is as well. Take a look the pics and let me know your thoughts and how bad of a repair this may be. Ive heard the g body shuffle...

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