
oldsmobile-digest        Friday, June 4 2004        Volume 01 : Number 4909



looking for 65 442 door panels
Harmonic balancer question.
RE: Cross member
ups places
Re: Harmonic balancer question.
Re: ups places
work on James Aiello's C heads has begun
Re: ups places
RE: Cross member
86CS
Jesser's Classic Keys
Re: Jesser's Classic Keys
RE: Jesser's Classic Keys
RE: Jesser's Classic Keys
Car for sale
Re: Jesser's Classic Keys
455 F/S in Mt. Shastga, CA
Jesser's Classic Keys
RE: Cross member
"442" shows up in the STRANGEST places
Re: I'v been riped off
RE: 86CS
Re: Wheelstanding 1968 442 with trailer $12.5k or less eVil
RE: Lock cylinder, or something else?
Block Web Breakage?
Re: Jesser's Classic Keys
Re: Jesser's Classic Keys

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 08:16:20 -0700 (PDT)
From: chris smetana <grp442@yahoo.com>
Subject: looking for 65 442 door panels

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All,
I talked with a guy the other day who is looking for door panels for his 65 442.  I mentioned repro and he said they don't come complete.  I guessed they are missing the upper metal and he mentioned some other metal strip.  I don't know as much about the earlier cars, so I don't know how these are set up.  Anyway, color doesn't matter, but they must be complete.  I'm helping him out because basically we are probably going to work out a deal and trade some parts.  So if I can locate some door panels, that just makes a deal all the more likely.  Thanks for any help.
 
Chris Smetana
grp442@yahoo.com
 
 

		
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<DIV>All,</DIV>
<DIV>I talked with a guy the other day who is looking for door panels for his 65 442.&nbsp; I mentioned repro and he said they don't come complete.&nbsp;&nbsp;I guessed they&nbsp;are missing the upper metal and he&nbsp;mentioned&nbsp;some other metal strip.&nbsp; I don't know as much about the earlier cars, so I don't know how these are set up.&nbsp; Anyway, color doesn't matter, but they must be complete.&nbsp; I'm helping him out because basically we are probably going to work out a deal and trade some parts.&nbsp; So if I can locate some door panels, that just makes a deal all the more likely.&nbsp; Thanks for any help.</DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV>Chris Smetana</DIV>
<DIV><A href="mailto:grp442@yahoo.com">grp442@yahoo.com</A></DIV>
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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 11:39:41 -0400
From: Michael McDonald <McDonald_M@72ho.com>
Subject: Harmonic balancer question.

Is replacing the harmonic balancer on any 1980's GM V8 engine a simple task?
Can I purchase a replacement from GM and bolt it on the front of the crank 
shaft? Or, is there some "balancing" involved that must be done by trained 
engine builder?

Thanks for any advice you can lend.
Mike McDonald
McDonald_M@72ho.com

1972 Hurst/Olds sunroof coupe
    "as seen on Speed TV"
   The American Musclecar    
            or
        www.72ho.com

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 09:34:02 -0400 
From: Mearl Francis <Mearl.Francis@TRACO.COM>
Subject: RE: Cross member

Thanks for all the replies and leads... I looked at the G Force cross member
and really like it. Actually, My brother and I had a small Fabrication
business of our own, but got away from it a couple of yrs ago. He and I were
looking at G Force's site and think we are going to build one.. maybe
several of them? If we do I'll post pic's and see if anyone is interested in
one.. We are also looking at getting into building some off road accessories
for 4 x 4's
Thanks again 

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From: Steve Harrison [mailto:k0xp@dandy.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 7:36 PM
To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
Subject: RE: Cross member

At 06:48 PM 6/2/2004 -0400, you wrote:
>This is another "heard about it but cannot verify from personal 
>experience" reply, but I have heard from several sources that the 
>crossmembers from post-'92 Crown Victorias and Grand Marquis vehicles 
>are double hump design and can easily be made to fit a G-body with a 
>Turbo 350 trans. 
>
>I know the G-Force crossmembers are excellent quality and IMO worth the 
>money.  I will likely get his kit when I upgrade the '78 to a 200-4R 
>(unless I swap out the frame to a post-'82 one).

I can't find the bookmark right now but there's a guy making an
almost-identical crossmember to Force's, for less than half, around $120
IIRC. I believe I mentioned it here about 3-4 months ago and a few guys
bought one and liked them. One said it looked virtually identical to
Force's.

SteveH

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Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 12:54:11 -0400
From: John Kelsey <ribspot@pop4.net>
Subject: ups places

snip--50 miles out?  Whew!  There's no UPS Stores nearby (used to
be Mail Boxes, etc.) or any of those types of places that do UPS
shipping for you?

Try the local copy places. Kinkos here is a drop off point for ups and 
fed-ex maybe one in your are too?
LOL
John Kelsey
Dayton Ohio

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Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 12:57:14 -0400
From: John Kelsey <ribspot@pop4.net>
Subject: Re: Harmonic balancer question.

Michael McDonald wrote:

> Is replacing the harmonic balancer on any 1980's GM V8 engine a simple task?
> Can I purchase a replacement from GM and bolt it on the front of the crank 
> shaft? Or, is there some "balancing" involved that must be done by trained 
> engine builder?
> 
> Thanks for any advice you can lend.
> Mike McDonald
> McDonald_M@72ho.com
> 
> 1972 Hurst/Olds sunroof coupe
>     "as seen on Speed TV"
>    The American Musclecar    
>             or
>         www.72ho.com
> 
> 
Buy one, bolt it on you should be fine
John Kelsey
Dayton Ohio

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 12:29:38 -0500
From: "Nick Dean" <sausageman79@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: ups places

Some grocery stores also do UPS drop-offs.  The IGA I'm working at right now
does.

Nick Dean
SIU Automotive Technology, Carbondale, IL
'72 Cutlass Supreme (needing some work to get back on the road again)
'88 4Runner (desperately desiring a 350 Rocket!)


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From: "John Kelsey" <ribspot@pop4.net>
To: "olds list" <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 11:54 AM
Subject: ups places


> snip--50 miles out?  Whew!  There's no UPS Stores nearby (used to
> be Mail Boxes, etc.) or any of those types of places that do UPS
> shipping for you?
>
> Try the local copy places. Kinkos here is a drop off point for ups and
> fed-ex maybe one in your are too?
> LOL
> John Kelsey
> Dayton Ohio
>
>
>


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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 11:45:39 -0700 (PDT)
From: chris smetana <grp442@yahoo.com>
Subject: work on James Aiello's C heads has begun

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Since James is asleep at the wheel, I figured I would send the link of the pics to the list so all can enjoy with James.  I'm sure he'll be shocked and surprised to see these.  Enjoy!!!
 
http://community.webshots.com/photo/143689412/148730174GnOEvZ
 
http://community.webshots.com/photo/143689412/148730739cNQwLh
 
http://community.webshots.com/photo/143689412/148731295fAEcdU
 
http://community.webshots.com/photo/143689412/148731681OqOjCR
 
Chris (who's only interest in these heads is the fact he's James 'chauffeur' to drive him down and pick them up when his engine is done because James' truck is out of commission) Smetana
 
grp442@yahoo.com

		
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<DIV>Since James is asleep at the wheel, I figured I would send the link of the pics to the list so all can enjoy with James.&nbsp; I'm sure he'll be shocked and surprised to see these.&nbsp; Enjoy!!!</DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://community.webshots.com/photo/143689412/148730174GnOEvZ">http://community.webshots.com/photo/143689412/148730174GnOEvZ</A></DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://community.webshots.com/photo/143689412/148730739cNQwLh">http://community.webshots.com/photo/143689412/148730739cNQwLh</A></DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
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<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://community.webshots.com/photo/143689412/148731681OqOjCR">http://community.webshots.com/photo/143689412/148731681OqOjCR</A></DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV>Chris (who's only interest in these heads is the fact he's James 'chauffeur' to drive him down and pick them up when his engine is done because James' truck is out of commission) Smetana</DIV>
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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 16:17:47 EDT
From: HURSTOLDZ@aol.com
Subject: Re: ups places

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In a message dated 6/3/2004 1:32:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
sausageman79@hotmail.com writes:
Some grocery stores also do UPS drop-offs.  The IGA I'm working at right now
does.
So does Staples

Vinny

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 15:04:46 -0400 
From: Mearl Francis <Mearl.Francis@TRACO.COM>
Subject: RE: Cross member

Thanks Matt
  I'll let you know how I make out. 
Mearl 

- -----Original Message-----
From: Tour Op & Travel Agency Trade 2000 [mailto:travelchile@manquehue.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 2:26 PM
To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
Subject: Fw: Cross member




> Mearl, I've found the source for rear end parts.
> Reider Racing, www.ReiderRacing.com
> (734) 946 1330, Timothy was the guy...
> good luck
> Matt
> P.S. My 81 CS will soon has a 468, any experience with your 7.5" will be
> usefull for me :-))
>
>
> Subject: Cross member
>
>
> > Good morning
> >   I have recently dropped a set of headers in my 1986 Cutlass Supreme,
> which
> > has a 350 Rocket and a 350 automatic trans. I hadn't thought about it..
> but,
> > now need a cross member for dual exhaust. Is this something that is hard
> to
> > find? What will fit other than Oldsmobile cross members? Also, I'm
looking
> > for a Possi unit for a 10 bolt 7.5 Chevy rear end... Any leads? I just
> > picked up a rear w/ 3.73 gears.. but, it's single traction.
> > Thanks for any help
> > Mearl
>

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 17:14:04 -0400
From: "Tour Op & Travel Agency Trade 2000" <travelchile@manquehue.net>
Subject: 86CS

Mearl, have you any pictures of your car? I have not seen any post 82CS...
TIA
Matt

> Thanks Matt
>   I'll let you know how I make out. 
> Mearl 
> > Mearl, I've found the source for rear end parts.
> > Reider Racing, www.ReiderRacing.com
> > (734) 946 1330, Timothy was the guy...
> > good luck
> > Matt

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 14:53:50 -0700
From: "Schopen, Kenneth" <kenneth.schopen@medtronic.com>
Subject: Jesser's Classic Keys

Anyone have any experiences (good or bad) with 
Jesser's Classic Keys, 26 West Street, Akron, OH? 
I saw their ad in JWO last night, and I want to get 
my console lock cylinder re-keyed and figured I'd 
ask around about them before I sent the lock cylinder 
off.


Kenneth
1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible
Phoenix, AZ 
today's high 109º, tomorrow's high 112º
Yes, it's summer now.

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 18:00:25 EDT
From: OldsGuyGA@aol.com
Subject: Re: Jesser's Classic Keys

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why not try a local locksmith ???????????
or dealership
olds guy

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 18:13:38 -0400
From: "John Nasta" <email@johnnasta.com>
Subject: RE: Jesser's Classic Keys

A local locksmith or GM dealer should be able to do it for you. You also
might be better off (price-wise) buying new ones rather than having old ones
re-coded.

John Nasta



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From: oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca
[mailto:oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]On Behalf Of Schopen, Kenneth
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 5:54 PM
To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
Subject: Jesser's Classic Keys

Anyone have any experiences (good or bad) with
Jesser's Classic Keys, 26 West Street, Akron, OH?
I saw their ad in JWO last night, and I want to get
my console lock cylinder re-keyed and figured I'd
ask around about them before I sent the lock cylinder
off.


Kenneth
1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible
Phoenix, AZ
today's high 109º, tomorrow's high 112º
Yes, it's summer now.

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 18:32:25 -0400
From: "David J. Duffner - Trofeoworld.com" <oldslist@trofeoworld.com>
Subject: RE: Jesser's Classic Keys

>-----Original Message-----
>From: oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca 
>[mailto:oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca] On Behalf Of Schopen, Kenneth
>Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 5:54 PM
>To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
>Subject: Jesser's Classic Keys
>
>
>Anyone have any experiences (good or bad) with 
>Jesser's Classic Keys, 26 West Street, Akron, OH? 
>I saw their ad in JWO last night, and I want to get 
>my console lock cylinder re-keyed and figured I'd 
>ask around about them before I sent the lock cylinder 
>off.
>
>
>Kenneth

	It's only about 15 miles south of me, haven't
heard anything about them but I'm going to be due up
for a lock cylinder job here soon myself on the '90
Trofeo.  If nothing else, they show up clean on the
BBB and they're in downtown Akron so I can always 
show up at their doorstep if you're having any problems!

      David J. Duffner
      Editor
      TrofeoWorld.com

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Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 16:04:25 -0700
From: Joe & Gloria Varley <carcouple@cox.net>
Subject: Car for sale

A local restorer took in the following car on trade, and it is for 
sale:  1983 "88" Royale coupe, 50,000 mile Arizona garaged car, super 
clean, loaded, 4 new tires this week.  Everything works great except the 
a/c needs a charge. Call Bob at 602-743-6816.  He has been driving it for 2 
weeks and said it runs super.  I'm sure you could have him charge the a/c 
for the ride back home for the cost.

Joe Varley
     AZ

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Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 18:08:14 -0700
From: Mark Mullins <mark@marineaviation.org>
Subject: Re: Jesser's Classic Keys

Kenneth,
I had my door locks rekeyed to the ignition key at a local shop in 
Yuma.  Fine job, took about 2 hours at $16 per lock.  No shipping, no wait.

M

At 02:53 PM 6/3/2004 -0700, you wrote:
>Anyone have any experiences (good or bad) with
>Jesser's Classic Keys, 26 West Street, Akron, OH?
>I saw their ad in JWO last night, and I want to get
>my console lock cylinder re-keyed and figured I'd
>ask around about them before I sent the lock cylinder
>off.
>
>
>Kenneth
>1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible
>Phoenix, AZ
>today's high 109º, tomorrow's high 112º
>Yes, it's summer now.

Mark Mullins
Tucson, Az

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 21:20:35 -0400
From: "Randy Geisel" <rocket455@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: 455 F/S in Mt. Shastga, CA

Someone found my long lost advertising form for the classifieds section of
my too long ignored website. Someday I'll get back to finish it. ;-)

Thought someone on here may be interested.....e-mail Parish privately.


 Parish Cross
pc@optech-center.net
Parts - Sale
Mt. Shastga, Ca. USA
Phone #:(optional): = 530-926-5407
Olds 455 Rebuilt with Fel Pro Rebuild kit, Edelbrock cam kit with Edelbrock
Performer intake, Comp cam roller rockers, C cast head rebuilt, Edelbrock
chrome valve covers and bored 30 over. Very nice looking.

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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 20:48:33 -0500
From: bcroe@juno.com
Subject: Jesser's Classic Keys

I have been able to buy unassembled cylinder kits from some 
locksmiths quite cheaply.  Put them together myself.  They are 
hard to use over.  A couple decades ago, I got enough to re do 
most of my cars.  5 cars here, and I only need one set of keys.  
It certainly simplified things with several drivers; no worrying 
about switching around keys.     Bruce Roe

> -----Original Message-----
> From: oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca
> Schopen, Kenneth
> Sent:  June 03, 2004 
> 
> Anyone have any experiences (good or bad) with
> Jesser's Classic Keys, 26 West Street, Akron, OH?
> I saw their ad in JWO last night, and I want to get
> my console lock cylinder re-keyed and figured I'd
> ask around about them before I sent the lock cylinder
> off.

> Kenneth

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Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 22:30:26 -0400
From: Joe Vahabzadeh <king_v@mindless.com>
Subject: RE: Cross member

At 11:36 PM 06/02/2004 +0000, SteveH wrote:
>At 06:48 PM 6/2/2004 -0400, Michael Ecker wrote:
>>This is another "heard about it but cannot verify from personal 
>>experience" reply, but I have heard from several sources that the 
>>crossmembers from post-'92 Crown Victorias and Grand Marquis vehicles 
>>are double hump design and can easily be made to fit a G-body with a 
>>Turbo 350 trans. 
>>
>>I know the G-Force crossmembers are excellent quality and IMO worth the 
>>money.  I will likely get his kit when I upgrade the '78 to a 200-4R 
>>(unless I swap out the frame to a post-'82 one).
>
>I can't find the bookmark right now but there's a guy making an
>almost-identical crossmember to Force's, for less than half, around $120
>IIRC. I believe I mentioned it here about 3-4 months ago and a few guys
>bought one and liked them. One said it looked virtually identical to Force's.


If anyone can get confirmation, info, websites, etc, for either/both of
these, it would be appreciated!


	- Joe Vahabzadeh

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Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 22:19:36 -0400
From: "Christopher Witt" <rocketscience442@hotmail.com>
Subject: "442" shows up in the STRANGEST places

So, the other day, I bought a magazine
Have not bought one of these in oh 20 yrs or so
Has some extra $, they oldest kid had some friends over, I though they would 
enjoy it.
A disturbing rendering of Shrek was on the cover.

MAD magazine.

One of the articles pokes fun at MAD itself, how they recycle old gags and 
hope the reader does not notice. Like that article itself, which was a cheap 
re-do of the same thing seen in Issue #350.

Out of curiosity, I ck'd the current issue # on the front

"442"

Heh....
Get one while you can, the new issue is out 06JUN04.
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Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 21:25:41 -0500
From: "Allen Schwartz" <mycj@tds.net>
Subject: Re: I'v been riped off

There is a ups type store about 25 miles from me. I guess there could be
other drop points I'd have to check. I always used to use fed ex for the
bussiness but they are so expensive. Butr when you absolutly need it
tomarrow that is who to use.
  The post office sure has gone down hill when you figure first class mail
is technicly supposed to be next day.
  I just like the post office for the whole felony mail fraud thing. Of
course it's hard to get anyone to persue that since it's expensive
Allen Schwartz
A&L Enterprises
mycj@tds.net
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From: "David J. Duffner - Trofeoworld.com" <oldslist@trofeoworld.com>
To: <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 9:00 AM
Subject: RE: I'v been riped off


> Allen,
>
> 50 miles out?  Whew!  There's no UPS Stores nearby (used to
> be Mail Boxes, etc.) or any of those types of places that do UPS
> shipping for you?  You can also sign up for a UPS 'infrequent'
> account on their website and get a 6-character UPS # that allows
> you to ship things without having a daily pickup.  You can then
> print labels up on the web, call them and they'll pick up the
> package from where you are.  I believe that's an extra $3 to do,
> UPS rates aren't the best anymore, but again how much is it worth
> to do it this way in shaky or new situations vs. the hassles and
> damage control you're doing now.
>
> UPS hasn't been my first choice, but their ground system is
> easier than FedEx.  We've had both here for quite some time, but
> we use FedEx on the daily stuff and keep an infrequent UPS account
> for those times it's a better choice on a ground package.  Of course
> we are filthy with drop points, stores and UPS counters around this
> area so drop-off's aren't as bad.  But UPS Stores will accept a
> package you make w/label without any surcharges like the private
> places do.
>
> Just some info for next time!  Take a look around you though,
> you might be surprised to find out there's a simple drop point you
> weren't aware of that can help prevent this stuff or at least help
> protect you better in the long run.
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca
> >[mailto:oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca] On Behalf Of Allen Schwartz
> >Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 10:48 AM
> >Subject: Re: I'v been riped off
> >
> >I know I screwed this up. There is situation with my current
> >job which make
> >this sort of deal very hard. I'm 50 miles from ups so that mae it very
> >dificult.
> >
> >Allen Schwartz
> >A&L Enterprises
> >mycj@tds.net
> >----- Original Message ----- 
> >From: "David J. Duffner - Trofeoworld.com" <oldslist@trofeoworld.com>
> >To: <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
> >Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 9:28 AM
> >Subject: RE: I'v been riped off
> >
> >
> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >From: oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca
> >> >[mailto:oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca] On Behalf Of Allen Schwartz
> >> >Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 9:51 AM
> >> >To: olds list
> >> >Subject: I'v been riped off
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >This is all about a deal to trade a carb I had for a tpi unit
> >> >this guy had. He never shiped my stuff and is saying he
> >never got mine.
> >> >
> >> >I would appreciate it if anyone could look at th eboard and
> >> >mabey vouch for me even though I have not dealt wiuth alot of you
> >> >because I don't like to try to constantly sell stuff on here. At
> >> >least check it out to make sure you never deal with this guy, I'v
> >> >always been a straight shooter and have not ever been riped off in
> >> >ten years. I let this happen to me but it's still the
> >> >principle of the deal. I want everyone to know what this
> >guy did so he
> >> >doesn't do it to anyone else.
> >> >
> >> >Allen Schwartz
> >>
> >> Allen, does appear as though he chumped you, but in that thread
> >> you show the first mistake you made: USPS.
> >>
> >> I hope they pay up on the claim, they're notorius for dragging
> >> things out forever and demanding all kinds of paperwork - being this
> >> was a used part, they'll balk on paying for it or devalue it down to
> >> nothing.
> >>
> >> Steadfast rule on any deals like this:
> >>
> >> UPS Ground, Signature Required, Insurance (if over $100).  While
> >> UPS isn't the best, they at least fully track packages from start to
> >> finish.  If they don't, they pay up within 30 days max at the value
> >> you state.  Since they do about 99% of the time, the extra few $$ for
> >> using UPS (or even FedEx anymore, but harder to ship Ground without
> >> a daily account) with the Signature Required would have
> >saved you these
> >> headaches.
> >>
> >> If UPS has a bonehead delivery person on that route, and they
> >> dump the package w/out the signature - they lose again,
> >instantly, and
> >> pay up on the deal.  Seen that happen with a former driver
> >on my local
> >> route and I've filed and won many claims with UPS because he just
> >> dumped the package and ran.  Someone loves to steal them from the
> >> doorstep (in a semi-rural area yet), but I've never been on
> >the losing
> >> side of any shipment done in this fashion.
> >>
> >> Love to say 'but I trust people and shouldn't have to go this
> >> route', but sadly over the last 20 years it's happened.  In
> >my business
> >> here (non-vehicle related) it's mandatory that packages shipped to a
> >> customer for at least the first time go out in this fashion.  Once a
> >> few shipments make it without incident, then we can relax
> >the requirements
> >> and ship it normally.  But the consumers recognize we're on
> >top of things
> >> and normally there's never an issue or temptation to cause a
> >problem when
> >> they see we're tracking a package fully.
> >>
> >> Hopefully this works out for you!
> >>
> >>       David J. Duffner
> >>       Editor
> >>       TrofeoWorld.com
> >>
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Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 10:24:55 -0400 
From: Mearl Francis <Mearl.Francis@TRACO.COM>
Subject: RE: 86CS

No Matt, I didn't post any pic's yet.. To tell you the truth.. I haven't
been on the site .. I'm new to this and don't know how to get on and
post..lol 
I'll check it out.. I will take some of the '86 soon and try to put them
on.. I also have an '83 tee top with a sweet bucket and consol interior,
that I'm going to strip the top and interior for the '86.. I'll try to get
some pics of both

Hey, does anyone know if the possi unit from a 1987 Firebird will fit in the
cutlass rear end? They are both 10 bolts.
Thanks in advance for any information
Mearl



- -----Original Message-----
From: Tour Op & Travel Agency Trade 2000 [mailto:travelchile@manquehue.net] 
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 5:14 PM
To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
Subject: 86CS

Mearl, have you any pictures of your car? I have not seen any post 82CS...
TIA
Matt

> Thanks Matt
>   I'll let you know how I make out. 
> Mearl 
> > Mearl, I've found the source for rear end parts.
> > Reider Racing, www.ReiderRacing.com
> > (734) 946 1330, Timothy was the guy...
> > good luck
> > Matt

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Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 07:39:49 -0700 (PDT)
From: J Pajak <ransomeliolds@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Wheelstanding 1968 442 with trailer $12.5k or less eVil

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Butch's 68 used to have a BBO in it, and ran low 10s. He broke a lot of blocks in the main web area, not sure why. He got tired of it and went the easy and cheap way out with the Chebbie motor..
 
- -- John Pajak
 


SteveH <k0xp@dandy.net> wrote:
At Tuesday, 1 June 2004, you wrote:

>It's got a big block Chevy in it. The engine needs to be 
>replaced and Chevy given 10 pounds of C-4.

..... particularly since it's not a 427. The BBC 427 is the only 
other engine I'd consider over an Olds.

SteveH



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<DIV>Butch's 68 used to have a BBO in it, and ran low 10s. He broke a lot of blocks in the main web area, not sure why. He got tired of it and went the easy and cheap way out with the Chebbie motor..</DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV>-- John Pajak</DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
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<BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">At Tuesday, 1 June 2004, you wrote:<BR><BR>&gt;It's got a big block Chevy in it. The engine needs to be <BR>&gt;replaced and Chevy given 10 pounds of C-4.<BR><BR>..... particularly since it's not a 427. The BBC 427 is the only <BR>other engine I'd consider over an Olds.<BR><BR>SteveH<BR><BR><BR><BR>===================================================================<BR>EASY access to your email http://webmail.dandy.net/mr2/nph-mr.cgi<BR>===================================================================<BR><BR></BLOCKQUOTE><p>
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Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 07:43:44 -0700 (PDT)
From: J Pajak <ransomeliolds@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: Lock cylinder, or something else?

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"Andrew C. Green" <acg_o@hotmail.com> wrote:
("It's a floor wax _and_ a dessert topping!" Grand prize to whoever can 
remember where _that_ came from... :-)

 

IT WAS A SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE SKIT. It was one of their own "commercials"! 

What do I win?

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<P>("It's a floor wax _and_ a dessert topping!" Grand prize to whoever can <BR>remember where _that_ came from... :-)</P>
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<P>IT WAS A SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE SKIT. It was one of their own "commercials"! </P>
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Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 07:53:31 -0700 (PDT)
From: J Pajak <ransomeliolds@yahoo.com>
Subject: Block Web Breakage?

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Milton, you said you could prevent the dreaded block breakage problem in the BBO.
 
You said its all in the crank!
 
Please elaborate?


John Pajak

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<DIV>Milton, you said you could prevent the dreaded block breakage problem in the BBO.</DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV>You said its all in the crank!</DIV>
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Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2004 08:22:33 -0700
From: "Mike Morrissey" <oxfarm@oregontrail.net>
Subject: Re: Jesser's Classic Keys

That is TOooo cool! My wife and I have been joking about having "The
Obsolete Fleet" keyed alike! Good  plan!
Mike in Baker City, Oregon
'98 intrigue
''72 suburban
'69 442 ragged-top
'69 vista "Vista-Carouser"
and the rest of the "Obsolete Fleet"
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From: <bcroe@juno.com>
To: <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 6:48 PM
Subject: Jesser's Classic Keys


> I have been able to buy unassembled cylinder kits from some
> locksmiths quite cheaply.  Put them together myself.  They are
> hard to use over.  A couple decades ago, I got enough to re do
> most of my cars.  5 cars here, and I only need one set of keys.
> It certainly simplified things with several drivers; no worrying
> about switching around keys.     Bruce Roe
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca
> > Schopen, Kenneth
> > Sent:  June 03, 2004
> >
> > Anyone have any experiences (good or bad) with
> > Jesser's Classic Keys, 26 West Street, Akron, OH?
> > I saw their ad in JWO last night, and I want to get
> > my console lock cylinder re-keyed and figured I'd
> > ask around about them before I sent the lock cylinder
> > off.
>
> > Kenneth
>

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Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2004 16:28:50 +0000
From: 62oldsfan@comcast.net
Subject: Re: Jesser's Classic Keys

> why not try a local locksmith ???????????
> or dealership

Which, in the case of our dealership, will send it out to the locksmith anyway and you'll pay more on the sublet than you would if you just took it in off the street.

We don't do our own cylinders anymore.  Too time consuming on the flat-rate system.

Paul

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