Progress, New motor and trans in - Lateral-g Forums

71OLDS · #1 06-16-2006, 09:47 PM

Here are some pics of my progress:

Payton King · #2 06-22-2006, 11:36 AM

Motor looks nice. I like the sheet metal valve covers. Is it a stock rebuild or did you do some things to it?

Tell me more about your car.

oldzzy · #3 06-22-2006, 05:08 PM

Awesome car! We need to know more about it. I like the colour too it looks good on that car.

**Sales@Dutchboys** · #4 06-22-2006, 05:34 PM

Looks good I like the Valve covers...

-Paul

71OLDS · #5 06-22-2006, 08:01 PM

Thanks Guys,

Here's the link w/the details on the car:

https://lateral-g.net/members/lincoln/

I'm going for a somewhat stock appearing engine compartment by painting everything the Olds blue, but it has Ebrock heads, a Torker, and the aftermarket VC's. Also the brake booster is smaller and the AC box has to be modified for the taller VCs. The solid roller cam w/the stud girdles made it impossible to use the stock VCs.

71OLDS · #6 06-22-2006, 09:08 PM

Here's the info on the valve covers and what they look like w/o the Olds blue paint....

http://www.uniquealuminumproducts.com/olds455-l.htm

T Bell · #7 06-23-2006, 06:22 AM

those are some nice covers. It's nice that SBO & BBO can use the same valve covers and with a little work the same heads.

ProTouring442 · #8 06-24-2006, 03:37 AM

Sweet! Mine didn't come with an engine so I went BBC... Are you going with FI on that Olds?

I also liked the dash insert you made... I've included a pic of my dash insert for the fun of it.

Keep the pics and stories coming, I need inspiration! I haven't been able to work on mine in months!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"

71OLDS · #9 06-26-2006, 06:49 PM

Hi Bill,

No FI planned for mine, just a stock QJ. I like your dash insert too. Similar placement to my gauges. My "upgrade" has taken years so far....I hear you on how long it takes....I'll post pics as I make progress.

-Joe

ProTouring442 · #10 06-27-2006, 03:04 AM

The years go by quickly, don't they! I was cleaning in my office the other day and ran into the title for mine... I bought it 13 years ago!

Wow, this has taken a bit longer than I expected!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"

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Originally Posted by 71OLDS

Hi Bill,

No FI planned for mine, just a stock QJ. I like your dash insert too. Similar placement to my gauges. My "upgrade" has taken years so far....I hear you on how long it takes....I'll post pics as I make progress.

-Joe