I totally checked out that blown RPU in the lot as I was going in at the corvette swap this saturday, then I saw you driving it. That thing is awesome.
That was a pretty good swap meet, I scored a 2x4 manifold and aluminum valve covers for an Olds and a pair of old AFBs cheap
Paul, could you post up some pictures of how you mounted the brake and clutch master cylinders? How is it braced on the firewall?
right now it's just the Ansen swing pedal setup on the back side, may go with below floor pedals but if I do go with the Ansen setup it will get well braced thanks Mika!
Paul, is that mounting bracket for the Paxton actually designed for the Olds? Or another that's been modified? Reason I ask is I have a SN60 of a friend's here that he intended to mount into his Olds (1952 88 convertible) but the bracket and tensioner are supposedly for small block chev. I've even been toying with the idea of mounting it onto a Windsor if I can get the right bracketry, which from a quick bit of research, shows the bracket for them are available.
sadly, nothing to report right now no excuse is good enough but what little time I've had after work and other of life's adventures I've spent on other things in the shop. I was putting together a list of to do's in my head yesterday and if I was like some of the fast builders on this site it could be on the road in a week, me, it might take another year or two.. it's a McCulloch, pre Paxton, and yes it is Olds specific..
short block ready for heads to go on had a cam cleaned up a while ago, so long ago I couldn't remember which one it was took it back to Delta and Ken pulled up and printed out a new data sheet it's a 282S grind, this one should have some attitude
Picked up a set of solid lifters yesterday, I will make an adjustable push rod to determine correct push rod length to order. Cleaned up and organized most of what it will take to button it up, If all goes well it will be together this weekend.
Looking great, Paul! Hope I'll get my parts soon too, so I can make a startup video. Which you'll have to do also!
Your small collection of hot rods has always been high on the list of my envy. You have too many cool toys in that garage.. Looking great, Paul.
Something about a freshly machined and cleaned engine just gets my heart tick-tocking...love the build.
as it usually goes there's a minor hold up with parts, so in the mean time I thought I'd try my hand at the remove rust with vinegar trick 'never done it before, so after about five minutes doing a little on line research I went to the local got everything grocery store and picked up a plastic tote and four gallons of distilled white vinegar poured the vinegar into the tote, dropped some test stuff in and let it soak overnight these valve covers and valley pan were cleaned and stripped and left bare for what looks like several years unprotected they had a moderate coating of rust but no grease or paint saving that step, vinegar will have no effect if it can't get to the rust or metal anyway, here's some pictures to prove it happened soaking, wire brushed and finally washed and dried they actually look much better in real life these will likely get some paint and go back on the shelf as they may not clear the adjustable rockers..
more busy work, the McCulloch still needs a few things to be ready to bolt on, if I do decide to use it so the engine will get a Cragar 4x2 but the Cragar has tiny ports to match the 303 engines so... I took some rotary files chucked up in a drill motor to it and opened the ports up to match the 324 heads should breath a little easier now
Very cool Paul Although the McCulloch is very cool,somewhat rare and sought after....I just love the Cragar set up for the hotrod look. The McCulloch reminds me of some air raid siren.... ha ha anyways....you continue to inspire.....great stuff buddy.
thanks Jeff! yeah, I like the McCulloch too but I think the 4x2 fits the style of this car a little better I dunno, we'll see squirted some paint at some parts used some "Antique Ford Green" I had laying around
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