Recent content by Project66

I installed these guides in my '66 Satellite a couple of weeks ago and they work well. My original guides have the "flocked" finish, so these seem a little "skinny" in comparison but work fine once installed. I was able to salvage a couple of my original guides, replacing only the broken pairs...

I picked up a Schumacher 1282 at WalMart a few years ago and it has worked really well for my needs.

I used Permatex copper anti-seize on the adjusters when I rebuilt my front suspension a few years ago and everything has been good.

If it makes you feel any better, that's about what I paid back in 2022 when I ordered my kit, so the cost has not increased with inflation. I have no regrets, but I can see your point. The GVO lists for $3200. If you figure another $1000 for a new drive shaft and normal project creep (normal...

I try to keep it around 80mph, but I drive with the same idea. No drama, no show. My goal is to be forgotten as soon as I'm out of sight.

My '66 has metal shields with screws retaining them. Considering how rusty everything was when I took it apart, I'm pretty sure it's all original.

Those are both '67 442s. I like that body style a lot! Along with that cool, rounded front end, I think Olds really got the fender flare, accent lines, and chrome trim just right.

I kinda' like the round front on mid-60's Oldsmobiles.

I got lucky. When the Discount Tire tech broke off my lug stud, the swage went with it. I did a disk brake swap shortly thereafter, but there was a short time when I ran one right-hand stud with 4 left-hand studs on the same wheel.

Wow! How does that even happen?

Doesn't the Torqueflite start out in 2nd gear? Maybe there is an issue with that whole transmission kickdown thing? Would that kill performance? When I bought it, my car it had an A904 that hung-up between 2nd and 3rd and the kickdown didn't seem to work right. Between those issues, lack...

I'm planning to install the Ignitor III in my Corvette when I get it running. I think it's a pretty similar set-up.

Is it difficult to get parts in Austria? Otherwise, I doubt that the juice is worth the squeeze, in this case. Further, you risk ruining a good manifold for a modest gain. If it's not too difficult to get parts, I suggest that you start with a good carb adapter/spacer, or you can just buy the...

I went from electronic to MSD 6AL because that's the easiest way I could find to add a rev limiter. My 360 pulls hard through 5800 RPMs, so I like to buzz the motor whenever no one is looking. When that happens, I need to have my eyes on the road, not the tach.

Knipex Cobra? I have the Irwin knockoff version and something about the design makes it really bite on weird or rounded-off bolts. It's my go to when all else fails.