1987 Olds Pro-touring project build - Now with paint

[liquidh8]

I agree on the GNX fender vents. I bought a set, was going to use them on my wagon, but I am now going to go a different route. Can't wait to see your car all assembled!

 

[hurst1979olds]

 

[skulledmonte84]

Re: 1987 Olds Pro-touring project build *LONG*

Snapped a few pictures of the fender to core support braces I made up:

And a picture of my lower radiator I welded together out of 1.75" exhaust tubing and then powder coated satin black:

those core support braces look like belt tensioners for a diesel engine .. is that right?

Fender to core support braces are SWEET man,How much you selling for ? lol

 

[FE3X CLONE]

I pulled those off years ago because they don't really work. Hood wouldn't close not to mention they were in the way of the coolant overflow and my ignition box.

It's far cheaper to just buy some 5/8" steel tubing from the hardware store, cut to length, flatten each end and drill a couple of holes.

 

[skulledmonte84]

Yea i already have original ones,i polished mine but those are sweet looking, i like the aluminum look an them ends. Those's are something you don't see everyday ,if you still got them i like to buy them

 

[skulledmonte84]

Nice Olds by the way 🙂 Those's support bars would work for me. My hood is a pin on style now,that inner structure got Fu** up,so it is gone now.The bars that i got actually help hood it up. lol I am getting a different overflow tank also.Do you remember what size tubing an the size of the heim joints ? RH an LH ? Id like to make a set of them in the future

 

[FE3X CLONE]

This is where I bought the rods from:

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Swedged-6 ... 53184.html

They take a 5/8"-18 RH and LH threaded heim joint.

 

[jlcustomz]

Was just checking out your heim joint fender braces ,I guess this setup could also help to fine tune the front fender/hood/fascia alignment ?

 

[skulledmonte84]

Was just checking out your heim joint fender braces ,I guess this setup could also help to fine tune the front fender/hood/fascia alignment ?

There just to support the front end,not much room for fine tuning,i think all he was going for was a good look,something different

 

[FE3X CLONE]

Yep, they aren't doing anything other than helping to stiffen the front end sheetmetal a little. No real need to use them for adjusting body panel fitment.