Donovan, I'm looking forward to some progress on the 'naut this winter. I'm guessing you'll be back on it by then now that you're wrapping up Olds Cool. I'm looking forward to seeing the Rktpwrd Skunkworks fully unleashed again.
BUILD THREAD “The Juggernaut”
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This will never be done. He'll be in an endless loop of repairing rock chips and door dings on Olds Cool from here on out!
Thank you very much! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the reimagining of it so far. I’m chomping at the bit to get back on it again. I really appreciate the kind words and interest in it, I’m just happy to share it with everyone.
Look for progress to resume on it starting (hopefully) this fall.
Correct, I didn’t mention air conditioning because this isn’t that kind of build. Where I live there’s not much actual need for a/c other than maybe 3 or 4 times a year. The rest of the time on a build like this it’s just more clutter and unnecessary weight.
I’ve heard that there can be interference issues with a 455 in an a/c car, but sometimes concessions have to be made when stuffing a big block in where it was never intended to be.
Thanks Jared, that’s the plan.
I do have several things left on Olds Cool before I’ll be fully satisfied to move back on to The Juggernaut, but I can’t see any real roadblocks that’ll keep me from it.
Yet, anyways.
I’ve yet to decide exactly where I’m gonna pick back up on it, but regardless it should be entertaining just the same. I’ve felt so restricted in what I can do with Olds Cool with it being mostly a restoration, I’m REALLY looking forward to being able to unleash my creative side and use my fabrication skills again on The Juggernaut again.
This will never be done. He'll be in an endless loop of repairing rock chips and door dings on Olds Cool from here on out!
I used to like you...
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This will never be done. He'll be in an endless loop of repairing rock chips and door dings on Olds Cool from here on out!
Actually, it’s kinda funny that you said this. Just yesterday Scott texted me looking for a link to the air ride testing video I did way back to show his neighbor.
So I found it and sent it to him.
He responded with a thanks, and how much he loves that car.
I responded that I was looking forward to getting back on it, but at least with Olds Cool I’ve proven that I can follow through on a car and actually finish it!
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Got a long sought after part from the brown Santa today, a 90 degree O-ring swivel Olds water neck from a fellow member.
I already have the Robb MC version, but in the traditional Olds 45 degree.
I may be putting the finishing touches on Project Olds Cool, but I’m always planning for the future when it comes to The Juggernaut.
I think this 90 degree water neck will make the routing of the upper rad hose a little cleaner, something that I’ve been thinking about doing for some time now.
I bought it with some adapters both solid and ported, to give me some options for either 4 corner cooling or possibly even adding heater hoses back in, something that my electric water pump doesn’t have provisions for.
A big thanks to ExtremeSupreme for a successful transaction.
(Betcha all thought this was gonna be an update, didn’t ya?!?!)
😂
I already have the Robb MC version, but in the traditional Olds 45 degree.
I may be putting the finishing touches on Project Olds Cool, but I’m always planning for the future when it comes to The Juggernaut.
I think this 90 degree water neck will make the routing of the upper rad hose a little cleaner, something that I’ve been thinking about doing for some time now.
I bought it with some adapters both solid and ported, to give me some options for either 4 corner cooling or possibly even adding heater hoses back in, something that my electric water pump doesn’t have provisions for.
A big thanks to ExtremeSupreme for a successful transaction.
(Betcha all thought this was gonna be an update, didn’t ya?!?!)
😂
Part collecting is better than nothing. Hell, I almost enough parts for two engine builds. Oh wait, I've had enough parts for 5 years to build one short block, now I have enough for almost another...😳 Larry's stuff is well made, I am using his Serpentine adapters on the 88 Cutlass. I say 4 corner cooling is a good idea on a 455. I imagine your motor doesn't run on the warm side but a lot of 455's do. I see that also eliminates the thermostat bypass, probably not an issue with an electric water pump. Not like you would use the heater a lot but it is nice to have the option. More is always better. The 90 degree angle is also unique to Larry's adapter. I kind of wish someone would try two O rings grooves in the bottom to replace the gasket. One around the main opening and a smaller one around the bypass port.
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