22nd Jan 2018, 20:44

Reading what the reviewer posted today, "obviously for him" it IS a concern, heh.

22nd Jan 2018, 23:50

In my 20s I restored one with only a car cover. Most of my tools in the trunk. But it got done with some help here and there. The ideal setup is having them side by side for reference. But you can take detailed photos, label, bag and box up enough to keep going. I would part out only what I needed, not strip it out randomly for just a week or two of work at a time. I hear you on winter; it’s easy to get down a bit. I have only had mine out once in 6 weeks. But the upside is doing other things with family etc. And you appreciate it more, picking up on it and getting it out in the Spring.

22nd Oct 2018, 16:23

The donor car has been very useful for me. The latest parts used are the power window switches, motors, and some plugs in the window circuit wiring on the convertible that were corroded from moisture. Did I mention that the donor came with a perfect radiator? I had changed the convertible over to a Chevy radiator in the early nineties because it is what I could find back then. I put the extra front rotors off the donor up on a shelf for later, they don’t make them anymore. I still have so many extra parts that it makes me smile.

26th Oct 2018, 14:59

Glad to hear the donor car is working out. You are restoring a rare vehicle. Don't see too many of them much. It's not like you can get parts around the corner.

21st Dec 2020, 22:50

My old girl is in the garage getting prepared for a heart transplant. Swapping the original 455 for a late model Chevrolet 6.0. Will swap the transmission too. It will be fuel injected when it is done.

22nd Dec 2020, 20:41

Not a bad idea for performance and fuel economy. But yet not a good idea as far as the car's value depreciating and a lot of involved work and modifications.

23rd Dec 2020, 02:55

I would have rebuilt the 455 and retained its charm, but each to their own.

18th Nov 2024, 13:00

How does time get by so quickly? I still have my Olds and after going through the process of preparing to remove the engine, I changed my mind. I have just recently started putting it back together and hope to put the rebuilt carburetor back on today. In the past couple of years I have not done much to move this project along other than having the seats reupholstered. I am trying to finish up a restoration on a 1977 Chevrolet K10 at this time so the Olds is just sitting. I spent my life raising a family, so most of my projects just sit. Some people choose to have toys and I chose to have a bunch of kids. Do not get me wrong, no regrets here. I have lived my life wide open and managed to snag extra projects along the way, many of these run and drive. Just a few — 1975 Jeep Cj5, 1966 Dodge Polara, 1977 Chevy K10, 1979 Chevy C10, 1979 GMC Sierra, 1974 Chevy C10, 1985 Nissan 300ZX, 1972 Ford F250 Camper Special; 1993 Ford F250, 1993 Ford F150 4x4, 1972 Jeep J2000, 2004 Ford P71, 2006 Ford P71, 1995 Ford Bronco, 1994 Ford E350 diesel, 1995 Geo Tracker 4x4, 1998 VW Beetle diesel, and a 2000 Excursion diesel. Currently concentrating on the K10, Dodge Polara, 2006 P71, and the Olds 98. Yes I am blessed with family and toys.