I still have joint custody for my engine, so I did go by for a visitation 😉
Hutch
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BUILD THREAD 1987 Olds 442 Project Build
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Did you atleast bring it something to show you still love it? In joint custody situations those who don't show the love won't get the love in return. 😉
You didn't see the gasket and pushrod bouquet he sent over?
Just kidding. He just brought his wallet. That's all the love candy that engine needs.
In other news:
I ordered a Cold Case radiator (that's on backorder for another month 🤬)
With its own fan shroud, it looks like the factory fan shroud isn't needed and may not even fit. But if I don't use it, where do I put my super cool custom emissions sticker?? 🤔
This is what I'm going to try and make. Something that resembles this:
A 1967 Olds Toronado radiator top plate. You know, back when they weren't too concerned about your fingers or toes.
I'm going to try and make it bolt on in the factory spot the old shroud bolted too. The top plate is 16ga, which the hardware store actually has metal sheet for. Here's my supplies:
Wish me luck 😁
Hutch
I ordered a Cold Case radiator (that's on backorder for another month 🤬)
With its own fan shroud, it looks like the factory fan shroud isn't needed and may not even fit. But if I don't use it, where do I put my super cool custom emissions sticker?? 🤔
This is what I'm going to try and make. Something that resembles this:
A 1967 Olds Toronado radiator top plate. You know, back when they weren't too concerned about your fingers or toes.
I'm going to try and make it bolt on in the factory spot the old shroud bolted too. The top plate is 16ga, which the hardware store actually has metal sheet for. Here's my supplies:
Wish me luck 😁
Hutch
A tip for the tank pads, I used a set of Prothane that I milled to have my Cold Case sit like a stock unit so my shroud would fit. Since you ordered one with fans you won't have to trim the ribs that sits near the core. The overflow nipple is a size smaller than the stock size too.
My Cold Case radiator
Since I got the exhaust to a point I decided to do a quick mock up on the Cold Case I finally got. Pulled out the rad support & shroud, made sure I had all four wide tank rad pads in place, tossed it in. Noticed the stock pads are not as wide/open to allow the tanks the sit like the stock rad...
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Thanks! I'll be sure to look at that if they ever send it to me 🙄
Here's what I came up with for my faux shroud:
Used the angle as my start. I cut the ends to get it to sit more flush with the top plate.
Cut a piece of sheet wide enough to comfortably fit my emissions sticker (the whole reason I'm doing this) and then used what I had (stool) to bend the proper curve.
Made a jig by stacking wood at the height that I want the shroud to stick up. Cut a template in heavy paper and cut it out in sheet metal.
Put a little curve in it using the same stool and began to grind it to fit snug.
Now burn it in.
I mark the ends with a straight edge to bend them back up to meet the straight bar.
More welding to do, but that's the basic shape. I drew a straight line from the curve to the end of the visible straight bar, but it needs a more gentle curve out to the end. Too late for any more tonight, but I'm happy with the rough shape of it.
Might not be until next weekend, but more to come as I metal finish and primer.
Hutch
Used the angle as my start. I cut the ends to get it to sit more flush with the top plate.
Cut a piece of sheet wide enough to comfortably fit my emissions sticker (the whole reason I'm doing this) and then used what I had (stool) to bend the proper curve.
Made a jig by stacking wood at the height that I want the shroud to stick up. Cut a template in heavy paper and cut it out in sheet metal.
Put a little curve in it using the same stool and began to grind it to fit snug.
Now burn it in.
I mark the ends with a straight edge to bend them back up to meet the straight bar.
More welding to do, but that's the basic shape. I drew a straight line from the curve to the end of the visible straight bar, but it needs a more gentle curve out to the end. Too late for any more tonight, but I'm happy with the rough shape of it.
Might not be until next weekend, but more to come as I metal finish and primer.
Hutch
I like this build (among several others here). There's some parts of you that want to keep the original look, at least to some degree, and then there's the things that need to change to make the part(s) stronger, better, etc., to be able to handle the extra HP/TQ and/or personal tastes. You've incorporated the blending well. Not that you need my approval, but Kudos anyway. Fabricating a fan shroud top to make it kinda look stock but fit the dual fan setup for function and looks is pretty neat. 👍
Just think, all this work just so you can use a decal you like. 🙂 Just a tip, I believe GN's put their emission decals on top of the HVAC housing.
Just think, all this work just so you can use a decal you like. 🙂 Just a tip, I believe GN's put their emission decals on top of the HVAC housing.
Thank you!! I always try to customize in a way that could fool a passer by as being stock. And true, the only approval I need is my own, but having you give the nod means quite a bit.
Hutch
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