have you seen one in a boneyard? or seen this stuff stuff gathering dust in a friends uncles barn? Im trying to bump compression from 8.75 to 10.25 without custom pistons.
Tony Hoffer said
Jun 3, 2014
I sent an ad into the "Linechaser".
-- Edited by Tony Hoffer on Wednesday 4th of June 2014 08:39:38 AM
Lost in the 60s said
Jun 4, 2014
I kinda looked around on line and there aren't many Olds heads around. More Buick. Is there specific reason you want the Olds ?? I thought you had a Buick engine ?
Tony Hoffer said
Jun 4, 2014
I was given a 2BBL Olds engine at the start of this.... It's been sitting on the stand in the garage... I finally decided I need to move this project forward or unload it all.. There isn't budget enough to do the Buick/Rover hybrid.... So I figured I could rebuild the Olds engine and install it for now....Olds changed their compression with the head cc volume and the 2 BBC heads only yield 8.75 to 1....The standard 4BBL heads are 10.25 to 1...Right in the sweet spot for an all aluminum engine on pump gas.
Buick used di SD he'd pistons and a standard head cc...If you put Buick heads on an Olds the compression is like 12 to 1 !
Lost in the 60s said
Jun 4, 2014
Tony Hoffer wrote:
I was given a 2BBL Olds engine at the start of this.... It's been sitting on the stand in the garage... I finally decided I need to move this project forward or unload it all.. There isn't budget enough to do the Buick/Rover hybrid.... So I figured I could rebuild the Olds engine and install it for now....Olds changed their compression with the head cc volume and the 2 BBC heads only yield 8.75 to 1....The standard 4BBL heads are 10.25 to 1...Right in the sweet spot for an all aluminum engine on pump gas.
Buick used di SD he'd pistons and a standard head cc...If you put Buick heads on an Olds the compression is like 12 to 1 !
12 to 1 would make her cackle !!!
Gotta hit the big swap meets.
Maybe put a wanted ad on craigslist too and see what happens.
Tony Hoffer said
Jun 4, 2014
I have a CL want ad as well as hitting the HAMB, British V8, and Olds jetfire boards.... Nothing.... I've done nationwide CL searches and respond to recent ads..No one ever responds back :-/
Chris R said
Jun 4, 2014
Might be worth hitting Iola in a couple of weeks.
Tony Hoffer said
Jun 4, 2014
Could be fun..I've never been to Iola...Is it better than Jefferson?
Lost in the 60s said
Jun 4, 2014
Tony Hoffer wrote:
Could be fun..I've never been to Iola...Is it better than Jefferson?
Iola is bigger than Jefferson. I was going to go last year and other things came up. I don't really NEED any parts this year but would still like to experience it sometime.
I haven't been to Iola in a few years, but it used to be huge, too big to cover in a day. The down side is they didn't limit it to automotive related stuff so there was a fair amount of flea market crap.
bowtie said
Jun 5, 2014
I'd do the cardboard sign hanging off your neck thing too. There's probably one in a garage that people wouldn't bring to the swap, or someone who's shopping there has one.
Clutch said
Jun 8, 2014
Here is a long shot lead for your long shot inquiry, but a number of years ago(probably 5 years ago) Cooter's up in Tofte, MN had one of these motors in their building with a bunch of motors. It was pretty complete as I remember it had the air cleaner still on it even. I have no idea if it is still there or if it was a 4 barrell motor, but would be worth a phone call for something that obscure. Good luck.
Lost in the 60s said
Jun 8, 2014
Clutch wrote:
Here is a long shot lead for your long shot inquiry, but a number of years ago(probably 5 years ago) Cooter's up in Tofte, MN had one of these motors in their building with a bunch of motors. It was pretty complete as I remember it had the air cleaner still on it even. I have no idea if it is still there or if it was a 4 barrell motor, but would be worth a phone call for something that obscure. Good luck.
Phone number (218) 663-7623
Tony Hoffer said
Jun 8, 2014
Worth a shot.. Im already used to the laughter.
Tony Hoffer said
Jun 9, 2014
Called Cooters.. "The new owner got rid of that stuff when he took over"....
Lost in the 60s said
Jun 9, 2014
Tony Hoffer wrote:
Called Cooters.. "The new owner got rid of that stuff when he took over"....
Was afraid of that. The research seemed to indicate it was a major chain tire store now...
Tony Hoffer said
Jun 9, 2014
The stuff is out there.. The problem is that most who collect this stuff are of the age and disposition that they dont go on the internet... Ever been to the guys place in Grant Township Mitch? You know the guy . He has like 50-100 cars all on his private land.
-- Edited by Tony Hoffer on Monday 9th of June 2014 01:44:26 PM
Lost in the 60s said
Jun 9, 2014
Tony Hoffer wrote:
The stuff is out there.. The problem is that most who collect this stuff are of the age and disposition that they dont go on the internet... Ever been to the guys place in Grant Township Mitch? You know the guy . He has like 50-100 cars all on his private land.
-- Edited by Tony Hoffer on Monday 9th of June 2014 01:44:26 PM
Don't know anything about him....
stldrgn said
Jun 9, 2014
Tony Hoffer wrote:
The stuff is out there.. The problem is that most who collect this stuff are of the age and disposition that they dont go on the internet... Ever been to the guys place in Grant Township Mitch? You know the guy . He has like 50-100 cars all on his private land.
-- Edited by Tony Hoffer on Monday 9th of June 2014 01:44:26 PM
The guy with all the tri five's on 17? My dad said it was there when he was a kid and he wants an ass load for anything he sells if he'll sell it.
Tony Hoffer said
Jun 10, 2014
Don't know about the Tri- 5s But that is the place.
Scott Parkhurst said
Jun 10, 2014
I've got a couple inquiries out to national Olds experts. I'll let you know what they say...or how loud they laugh, or whatever...
Tony Hoffer said
Jun 10, 2014
Thanks... Ill run with this till my Linechaser ad ends... Mid July?
Lost in the 60s said
Jun 10, 2014
Tony Hoffer wrote:
Don't know about the Tri- 5s But that is the place.
I finally figured out where you were referring to. I think the old man died a number of years ago and many of the cars were removed. I've looked for them over the past few years and don't see them sitting on the hill anymore. Either that, or they rusted to the ground and disappeared...
stldrgn said
Jun 10, 2014
Lost in the 60s wrote:
Tony Hoffer wrote:
Don't know about the Tri- 5s But that is the place.
I finally figured out where you were referring to. I think the old man died a number of years ago and many of the cars were removed. I've looked for them over the past few years and don't see them sitting on the hill anymore. Either that, or they rusted to the ground and disappeared...
you can still see a few in the fall over the hill I heard a rumor He sold a bunch of stuff on the internet when it took off
Im looking for 1961 to 1963 Oldsmobile 215 4BBL heads.. The casting number ends with 829..
any leads appreciated..
I sent an ad into the "Linechaser".
-- Edited by Tony Hoffer on Wednesday 4th of June 2014 08:39:38 AM
I kinda looked around on line and there aren't many Olds heads around. More Buick. Is there specific reason you want the Olds ?? I thought you had a Buick engine ?
Buick used di SD he'd pistons and a standard head cc...If you put Buick heads on an Olds the compression is like 12 to 1 !
12 to 1 would make her cackle !!!
Gotta hit the big swap meets.
Maybe put a wanted ad on craigslist too and see what happens.
Might be worth hitting Iola in a couple of weeks.
Iola is bigger than Jefferson. I was going to go last year and other things came up. I don't really NEED any parts this year but would still like to experience it sometime.
http://iolaoldcarshow.com/
I haven't been to Iola in a few years, but it used to be huge, too big to cover in a day. The down side is they didn't limit it to automotive related stuff so there was a fair amount of flea market crap.
Here is a long shot lead for your long shot inquiry, but a number of years ago(probably 5 years ago) Cooter's up in Tofte, MN had one of these motors in their building with a bunch of motors. It was pretty complete as I remember it had the air cleaner still on it even. I have no idea if it is still there or if it was a 4 barrell motor, but would be worth a phone call for something that obscure. Good luck.
Phone number (218) 663-7623
Called Cooters.. "The new owner got rid of that stuff when he took over"....
Was afraid of that. The research seemed to indicate it was a major chain tire store now...
The stuff is out there.. The problem is that most who collect this stuff are of the age and disposition that they dont go on the internet... Ever been to the guys place in Grant Township Mitch? You know the guy . He has like 50-100 cars all on his private land.
-- Edited by Tony Hoffer on Monday 9th of June 2014 01:44:26 PM
Don't know anything about him....
The guy with all the tri five's on 17? My dad said it was there when he was a kid and he wants an ass load for anything he sells if he'll sell it.
I finally figured out where you were referring to. I think the old man died a number of years ago and many of the cars were removed. I've looked for them over the past few years and don't see them sitting on the hill anymore. Either that, or they rusted to the ground and disappeared...
you can still see a few in the fall over the hill I heard a rumor He sold a bunch of stuff on the internet when it took off