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oldsmobile-digest          Saturday, 6 July 1996       Volume 01 : Number 223
     
     
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From: "Meyer I. Stolberg" <mas@cci.com> 
Date: Fri, 5 Jul 1996 17:27:51 -0300 
Subject: [none]
     
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From: Lloyd Culp <bculp@hiwaay.net>
Date: Fri, 5 Jul 1996 21:44:09 -0300
Subject: Re: Anyone replaced a `72 heater core? 
     
At 06:32 PM 4/7/96 -0300, you wrote:
>I found a green liquid beginning to rust the front passenger floor pan in my 
>`72 Vista Cruiser     My motor's auto repair manual says that the heater 
>case assembly comes out after the blower motor is removed but that can't be 
>right.  They must mean the blower an shroud along with it. 
>
>>Greg Pruett
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>Greg:
     
Unfortunately the manual is right.  Good cars have been sent to heaven over 
the heater core &/or fan replacement.  My Buick GS had a flap cut into the 
fenderwell to get at the fan motor because one must either remove the inner 
fender or much of the RF fender to replace it.  When you look carefully, 
you'll see that there is no room for removal any other way.
     
You might try removing the inner fender as they are plastic on an Olds 
(metal on Buick).  That might be easier than getting that fender loose so as 
to get enough room for removal without.  I wish I could say have a nice day, 
but you'll be busy for that day.
     
Bill Culp
Decatur, Alabama
     
     
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From: Ken <rottin@en.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Jul 1996 21:08:17 -0300 
Subject: 493 olds stroker..
     
The Mondello article calls for 455 Forged Buick rods in the recipe for the 493 
Olds.  Are all Buick 455 rods forged?  I've found a 1976 Buick Electra w/455 
and 
     
posi for $125.  Will the rods in this car be forged? 
     
Thanks,
Ken
Cleveland, Ohio
1967 442 Convertible
     
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From: Lloyd Culp <bculp@hiwaay.net>
Date: Fri, 5 Jul 1996 22:23:23 -0300 
Subject: Re: '65 Olds 98  
     
At 08:24 PM 5/7/96 -0300, you wrote: 
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>Yo!! I am very surprised! Up till now, I thought everybody rebuilt 442's 
>and Cutlussi (sp?;-). No offense, but I thought I was the only person that 
>thought this car was worth the time until I found this list. I am keeping 
>the suggestions so far and will use them to define the stages to upgrade 
>the "Great White Shark". I'll try to get the digital camera out and take 
>some pictures for a Web page to show the progress.
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>One last thing; Can I get the steering box to respond quicker if I used a 
>bigger/better power steering pump? The one on there is fine for cruising 
>around, and I don't think that there is anything wrong with it, but I can't 
>get the wheel to move fast enough. Would a pump capable of more volume (not 
>pressure) help this? Should I be looking for a different steering box 
>instead (less turns lock-to-lock)?
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>Dan:
     
I appreciate those 98's even though I don't happen to have one.  I just 
consider my Toronado a 2 door sport type 98.
     
The new pump should solve the lack of reaction problem, but consider the 
faster variable ratio steering sectors used on the 1970 & up cars.  I 
believe that they are a bolt in.
     
Bill Culp
Decatur, Alabama
     
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From: Chris Urban <urbanch@magi.com> 
Date: Fri, 5 Jul 1996 22:26:46 -0300 
Subject: RE: 493 olds stroker..
     
Well Ken I never called myself a Buick expert, but would say its safe to = 
assume that they are forged. I have never seen rods in any motor that = 
aren't forged because unlike a crank rods take a lot more abuse. Still I = 
would double check against a knowledgeable Buick source.
     
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From: 	Ken[SMTP:rottin@en.com]
Sent: 	Friday, July 05, 1996 8:08 PM 
To: 	oldsmobile@ccn.cs.dal.ca
Subject: 	493 olds stroker..
     
The Mondello article calls for 455 Forged Buick rods in the recipe for = 
the 493=20
Olds.  Are all Buick 455 rods forged?  I've found a 1976 Buick Electra = 
w/455 and=20
posi for $125.  Will the rods in this car be forged?=20
     
Thanks,
Ken
Cleveland, Ohio
1967 442 Convertible
     
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From: "Darrell T. Weinman, M.D." <bigd@wave.net> 
Date: Fri, 5 Jul 1996 12:57:31 -0300
Subject: '71 442 taillight bezels
     
Dear Oldspersons:
     
Any information as to how to obtain '71 taillight bezels?
     
Darrell T. Weinman, M.D.
     
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From: "Jason P. Labay" <z28cfi@gwis.com> 
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 00:15:37 -0300 
Subject: Re: T-tops & interior lights
     
At 06:20 PM 7/5/96 -0300, clint@boto.netherworld.org wrote:
     
Clint, I will be getting in a 1982 Cutlass Calais with t-tops, good blue 
headliner, etc. Need any t-top related items? Also have a rally pac and 
center console in the car.
     
Jason Labay  Akron, Ohio (z28cfi@gwis.com) 
1988 Camaro IROC-Z/28 5.0 bowtie power  
1975 Hurst/Olds W-25 5.7 rocket power     
HOCA member #0278A...in need of 75 H/O and 442 parts!
     
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From: mefco@sprynet.com
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 01:03:53 -0300 
Subject: Re: '71 442 taillight bezels
     
Darrell MD,
Call Fusicks at 1 (800) 623-1583
     
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From: Mike Hall <mikehal1@ix.netcom.com> 
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 10:35:02 -0300 
Subject: Re: '72 Cutlass Supreme owner...
     
>BTW: I have a brother named Mike Hall, not an olds guy tho'...
     
     
That's too bad, it would be fun to talk to another "Mike Hall" who is a 
Olds gearhead...
     
:-)
     
     
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Michael R. Hall                                  Ortonville, Michigan 
E-Mail: mikehal1@ix.netcom.com                   OCA #17903
The Oldsmobile Stable:    
     1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S, 380 horses of pure Mondello fun... 
     1991 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale Broughm, the classy one...
         Brought to you by a Apple Power Macintosh 7100/80
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From: Ken <rottin@en.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 10:59:41 -0300 
Subject: Re: 493 olds stroker..
     
What would be a good header to use on this car.  Hookers seem overly expensive, 
will Headman fit well and perform?
     
Ken
Cleveland, Oh
1967 442 Convertible
     
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From: Chris Urban <urbanch@magi.com> 
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 15:52:20 -0300 
Subject: RE: 493 olds stroker..
     
I heard good and bad things about all headers, some fit better in some = 
cars such as late model's and some fit better in older cars. Also keep = 
in mind that if there have been any modifications done to the car over = 
the years like motor mount replacement, things added under the hood this = 
will affect the fit. The most important thing here is to buy the proper = 
size (dia) for your application, and engine combination.In this case I = 
would recommend 1 7/8 " dia.
     
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From: 	Ken[SMTP:rottin@en.com]
Sent: 	Saturday, July 06, 1996 9:59 AM 
To: 	oldsmobile@ccn.cs.dal.ca
Subject: 	Re: 493 olds stroker..
     
What would be a good header to use on this car.  Hookers seem overly = 
expensive,=20
will Headman fit well and perform?
     
Ken
Cleveland, Oh
1967 442 Convertible
     
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From: Les Layden <croswell@agt.net>
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 17:32:04 -0300 
Subject: SUBSCRIBE OLSMOBILE. 
     
     
     
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From: Les Layden <croswell@agt.net>
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 17:32:04 -0300 
Subject: SUBSCRIBE OLSMOBILE. 
     
     
     
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From: Michael Brady <drolds19@mail.idt.net> 
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 19:51:26 -0300 
Subject: Re: 493 olds stroker..
     
Chris Urban wrote:
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> I heard good and bad things about all headers, some fit better in some cars 
suc h as late model's and some fit better in older cars. Also keep in 
mind that if t
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> From:   Ken[SMTP:rottin@en.com]
> Sent:   Saturday, July 06, 1996 9:59 AM 
> To:     oldsmobile@ccn.cs.dal.ca
> Subject:        Re: 493 olds stroker.. 
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> What would be a good header to use on this car.  Hookers seem overly 
expensive,
     
> will Headman fit well and perform? 
> 
> Ken
> Cleveland, Oh
> 1967 442 ConvertibleHello ken, i am in the process of installing dynomax 
coated
 header's
on my 400 cu.in.olds motor, they are not cheap but i believe well worth 
it, they reduce engine compartment heat and stay looking great year after 
year, i am also installing a mondello high torque starter and shield for 
both starter and solenoid. Let me know what you pick out, good luck with 
your 67', i enjoyed my 67' 4-4-2 very much, it was saffron yeelow with a 
yellow interior, redlines, correct pipes, with air cond. and a 4-speed!! 
Good luck!!
     
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From: Michael Brady <drolds19@mail.idt.net> 
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 20:09:53 -0300 
Subject: oldsmobiles
     
Hello olds freaks, i thought i would introduce myself to everybody, i 
know a lot more about oldsmobiles than i do computer's so if i mess up 
please forgive me, i'm learning!!! I have owned several oldsmobiles over 
the year's including a 62'88, 68'cutlass S, 67'4-4-2, 68' hurst, and 
currently a triple black 69' 4-4-2 4-speed car, I am also a member of 
oca,performance chapter,starfire-jetstar1 chapter,illinois valley olds 
club, wisconsin chapter, and hurst club, yea' i'm a olds nut!!! I look 
forward to contributing to this forum!!! Thank's!!!
     
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From: "Paul R. K. Kuromoto" <suntzu@ohana.com> 
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 18:08:23 -0300
Subject: Re: Hi Torque Starter
     
Oddly, the Mondello high torque starter is the cheapest one I've seen for 
olds.  Most run well over 200 bucks but the one in the Mondello catalog 
is only 150.  Anyone else find a cheap one?
     
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From: "Peg O'Connor" <peg@grove.ufl.EDU> 
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 18:30:20 -0300 
Subject: Re: T-tops & interior lights
     
> > Those of us driving G-body's (78-87 Cutlasses) that have t-tops have an 
> > interior lighting problem, as no overhead dome light is provided - there
     
For functionality, you might try one of those lights that plugs into the 
cig lighter -- you can buy them at Wal-Mart or Auto Zone for around three 
bucks.
     
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From: "Jason P. Labay" <z28cfi@gwis.com> 
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 19:04:55 -0300 
Subject: Re: oldsmobiles
     
Michael, nice to have you here. I am in the OCA and H/OCA also. I own a 75 
H/O W-25 that I am currently restoring. You have had some nice cars.....
     
At 08:09 PM 7/6/96 -0300, Michael Brady wrote:
>Hello olds freaks, i thought i would introduce myself to everybody, i 
>know a lot more about oldsmobiles than i do computer's so if i mess up 
>please forgive me, i'm learning!!! I have owned several oldsmobiles over 
>the year's including a 62'88, 68'cutlass S, 67'4-4-2, 68' hurst, and 
>currently a triple black 69' 4-4-2 4-speed car, I am also a member of 
>oca,performance chapter,starfire-jetstar1 chapter,illinois valley olds 
>club, wisconsin chapter, and hurst club, yea' i'm a olds nut!!! I look 
>forward to contributing to this forum!!! Thank's!!!
     
Jason Labay  Akron, Ohio (z28cfi@gwis.com) 
1988 Camaro IROC-Z/28 5.0 bowtie power  
1975 Hurst/Olds W-25 5.7 rocket power     
HOCA member #0278A...in need of 75 H/O and 442 parts!
     
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From: Lloyd Culp <bculp@hiwaay.net>
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 1996 19:16:25 -0300 
Subject: Re: oldsmobiles 
     
At 08:09 PM 6/7/96 -0300, you wrote:
>Hello olds freaks, i thought i would introduce myself to everybody, i 
>know a lot more about oldsmobiles than i do computer's  I look 
>forward to contributing to this forum!!! Thank's!!!
>
Hello to you.  Nice cars.
     
Now that I know of someone W/little knowledge of computers, all I need is an 
acquaintance W/little knowledge of Oldsmobiles.  I own a 1967 Toronado, 1968 
442 4-Speed convertible, & a 1962 Jetfire turbocharged coupe.  Now If I knew 
anything about Oldsmobiles I wouldn't be trying to keep an early turbo 
running, or a beginning front wheel drive driving, or a convertible out of 
the 90 degree heat here in AL.
     
I would explain to you the trouble I am having W/computers, but I can't 
explain it to myself yet.
     
Bill Culp
Decatur, Alabama 
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From: Mike Frederick <edison3@cpeq.com> 
Date: Sun, 7 Jul 1996 00:15:00 -0300 
Subject: Re: oldsmobiles
     
Michael Brady wrote:
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> Hello olds freaks, i thought i would introduce myself to everybody...
     
Hey, Olds freak!  Good to see another Michael on the list (we got way too 
many Greg(g)s).  Nice assortment of wheels, too.
     
Wisconsin?  You don't know a Toro-nut named Greg (what else) Kalkhoff, 
AKA Sparky, do you.  You will.    ;)
     
     
The 66 Toro and Mike
     
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Michael R. Frederick, CEO
Edison3, Incorporated
Tampa, Florida
(813) 210-8649
     
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