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Post by rocketman269v on Apr 30, 2012 8:59:48 GMT -5
Those parts are very heavy and all the shippers are charging more because of the high price of fuel. Plus now ebay also charges fees on your shipping cost. I've been using Fastenal for large/heavy items ever since one of our members told us about it. They are reasonable and have not had any "incidents" to date. I've shipped several cranks, a pair of heads, an aluminum intake and a complete rear end. Highly recommend.
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Post by rocketman269v on Apr 21, 2012 8:38:59 GMT -5
Someone PLEASE buy this so that he can get a new pair of jeans.
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Post by rocketman269v on Feb 10, 2012 9:02:56 GMT -5
Just to clarify my "I believe" comment, I have parted and built many Olds engines over the years. The only early 400 stick engine that I could recall dismantling, was out of a '67 442 that I bought, wrecked, around 1974. I recently vacated a warehouse that I've rented for ~15 years; I removed over 30 crankshafts that were in racks and took the time to finally check the casting #s and tag them. The crank that I referenced was one of three 400/425 forged steel cranks, but the only one with a pilot bearing provision in it. It wasn't tagged with what vehicle it came out of; hence, the "I believe" comment. I hope that clarifies that issue. Thanks, Bob. Bob, I apologize if I led you to believe I was targeting you for a possible misleading description of your crankshaft. I realize you do sell quite extensively on several sites and are quite knowledgeable. My only intent was to caution a potential buyer on presuming the crankshaft in question was actually correct based on your original post as to make, model, year of vehicle. Your post reveals the car, a 67, was wrecked in 74, a lot of things can happen to a car in 6 or 7 years. Your post that explains your vast inventory of parts, and how you took the time to check the casting #`s and tag the items, probably should have been your 1`st post. No harm, no foul.
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Post by rocketman269v on Feb 8, 2012 10:18:18 GMT -5
Just a suggestion. If your contemplating buying a crank that someone "believes" came out of a particular year vehicle, best I.D. the engine first, and get the #`s off the crank. Things have a tendency to get all mixed up and swapped around thru the years. Just to clarify my "I believe" comment, I have parted and built many Olds engines over the years. The only early 400 stick engine that I could recall dismantling, was out of a '67 442 that I bought, wrecked, around 1974. I recently vacated a warehouse that I've rented for ~15 years; I removed over 30 crankshafts that were in racks and took the time to finally check the casting #s and tag them. The crank that I referenced was one of three 400/425 forged steel cranks, but the only one with a pilot bearing provision in it. It wasn't tagged with what vehicle it came out of; hence, the "I believe" comment. I hope that clarifies that issue. Thanks, Bob.
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Post by rocketman269v on Feb 7, 2012 9:06:35 GMT -5
65 is by itself - different stroke! Uh, no it's not. All 65-67 400's and all 425's were 3.975 stroke. X2 '68-'69 400s & all 455s are 4.250 stroke
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Post by rocketman269v on Feb 6, 2012 10:15:11 GMT -5
I have one down here in sunny south Florida. I believe that it's out of a '67 442 that I parted. Where are you located? You can e-mail me for pics and to discuss: drolds1@bellsouth.net. Thanks Bob.
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Post by rocketman269v on Jan 21, 2012 9:01:18 GMT -5
With oil pump locked up in the 400, I am on the hunt for an original 65 442 425 block. Or a 70-71 455 engine will work too, but I really want that FACTORY 425. [/quote] Andy, I've got a '65 425 "A" block, as well as 455s, down here in Deerfield Beach. Let me know if you're interested. I also have a '65 post coupe that needs an engine/transmission. Bob
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Post by rocketman269v on Nov 9, 2011 11:31:24 GMT -5
:)I have a '64 convertible parts car, if that will work. Let me know. I'm in Deerfield Beach, near Ft. Lauderdale.
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Post by rocketman269v on Oct 20, 2011 7:46:32 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip. Have a few leads pending right now that might reduce shipping cost. Narrowed it down to needing a "C" intake. -grant Unless I'm mistaken, a "C" intake fits Toro only; it dips in the middle and won't work with a "regular" Q-jet. I could be wrong though.
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Post by rocketman269v on Aug 19, 2011 8:18:32 GMT -5
:oThey walk amongst us!!
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Post by rocketman269v on Aug 11, 2011 8:18:11 GMT -5
The car is very clean. He brought it to my shop a few weeks ago to inquire about painting the engine the correct color. I told him that the only way I would do it would be to pull the engine; otherwise, it looks like a used car lot job. I guess he decided to sell it as is. He had the engine in the orange 442 convertible pulled and painted by someone recently and it looks good. I rebuilt a carb for that one a few months ago. I believe that both cars are national show winners.
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Post by rocketman269v on Jul 5, 2011 8:37:44 GMT -5
mmmmmmmm, BO Derek !!!!!!! Have you seen her, lately? The years have NOT been kind to the "10" star!
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Post by rocketman269v on May 12, 2011 7:47:17 GMT -5
I almost asked what UHC stood for. haha. "Ugly House Cats"
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Post by rocketman269v on Feb 16, 2011 9:37:11 GMT -5
No such thing as factory three spoke 64 wheel. RAMZ, I guess that you could be correct. It is on the car right now, but I have no way of knowing where it originated. There is also a set of 3-bar wire wheel covers with it, which has also led to some questions as to originality. Anyone know for certain if these are correct for a '64? I picked the car up for parts; frame is GONE, body is fair. Thanks in advance for any info. Bob.
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Post by rocketman269v on Feb 15, 2011 10:06:04 GMT -5
I would if my computer wasn't F'd up. It refuses to commuinicate with my camera software; worked fine up until a few weeks ago. I'll see what I can do.
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Post by rocketman269v on Feb 15, 2011 9:42:42 GMT -5
What part of South Florida? Deerfield Beach
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Post by rocketman269v on Feb 14, 2011 11:44:26 GMT -5
Cheap? then you better go aftermarket! SO I guess there are only two options buy some overpriced rebuilt steering wheel or aftermarket. Why not restore a better condition one than the one I have? I have an original '64 Cutlass 3-spoke black wheel on a parts car that was sitting in storage for ~20-25 years. The chrome on the horn bar is pitted and it has the beginning of a crack where one spoke connects to the outer rim. If interested, e-mail me: drolds1@bellsouth.net. I'm in south Florida. Thanks, Bob.
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Post by rocketman269v on Feb 10, 2011 9:29:46 GMT -5
Does this mean a 403 crank fits a 330? I have had a rebuilt 403 on the shelf for years. It is about to give up some head bolts. 307, 330, 350 & 403- small block journal size 400, 425, 400('68-'69), 455 & 350 DIESEL- big block journal size All have the same length and journal spacing.
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Post by rocketman269v on Jun 21, 2010 8:24:50 GMT -5
I have a set down here in sunny south Florida; shipping may be an issue, cost wise. If he's interested, have him e-mail me: drolds1@bellsouth.net. Thanks, Bob.
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