Supreme Speed Salon (87 T Top Salon build)
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I'm very grateful for this group and the members in it. I've recieved lots of support and great buys. This car is now dedicated to the memory of my nephew. He passed away in a car accident Dec. 22nd, at the age of 27. I got the car, and motor from him. So now this build is dedicated to his memory.
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Engine hoist was donated from a friends sister. He was a Mopar guy but loved all cars. He passed away a few months ago. I'm picking it up this evening.
Worked on the Salon some this weekend. Installed the rear drag bar, and started removing surface rust.
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How small is the crank pulley? I was not a fan of the tiny underdrive setup, ran noticeably hotter and needed a 100+ amp alternator to keep up with charging.
I took a look at your pic, it is the really underdriven pulley. If you run into cooling issues March and CVF sells the crank pulley separate. I used a March crank pulley with the underdrive water pump pulley, keep the stock size alternator pulley as well.
That's good looking out, and honestly I assumed they were stock sizes. I didn't give much for them.
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Be aware you will need 2 to 3 size smaller than stock belt sizes. I assume you are using the 5.95" or 6" water pump? Olds has 4 different lengths FYI. I know my accessories needed reorganizing with the triple groove pulleys. My 88 has always been a PIA to cool, 403 and underdrive pulleys and a defective Mr Gasket thermostat, closed a high speeds only was a nightmare. I am adding a better condition air deflector under the crossmember and the GN rad surround flaps to help cool this car.
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