Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
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Saturn Simon
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
Good job on the repair, and an excellent bit of salvage/recycling. It looks pretty clean.
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J Wikoff
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
The lines in that eBay link will be straight (need bending), and probably consist of an assortment of typical lengths. If you don't want to mess with double flaring lines yourself, it might be a decent solution. When a couple of my lines popped, I ended up having to use a number of adapters and such because the flare and fitting combo wasn't common enough for local stores to have premade lengths. I have a feeling that it says up to 93, because fitting sizes changed, but I'm not sure on that.
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tytotheler92
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
It's all 3/8", which is what I have been buying.
1999 Oldsmobile 88 Base....it has power windows and locks! Second rescue, might flip...Click HERE for project thread.
1998 Oldsmobile 88 LS w/ FE1 Float Suspension, Leather and Power Everything - Totaled (Rolled!) out during Winter of 2015 by Sister Click HERE for project thread.
2002.5 Blazer - Stock Stuffing 30s, SLP ZR1 Replicas, Dynomax Catback, TONS of other mods. Click HERE for project thread. - DD
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J Wikoff
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
I'm talking metric vs inch threads.
WHITE WHINE - 1992 SSE Supercharged 236.26 ci (.040 Over) 15.090 at 90.2 MPH on old engine w/ slipping trans & melted O2 sensor - Gen 3 M62 and matching TB, Gen 2 Pully, Zillamotorsports Ported LIM, YT 1.72 Roller Rockers, SII FPR & Injectors, Hypertech Thermomaster chip w/ 160 Thermo, TransGo Shift Kit, Infinity/Pioneer Speakers & a 10" Alpine Type R Sub, all the watts, 140 amp Alternator, Ricepipe CAI w/ heatshield, Pilot Angel Eye Foglights, Clear Corners, '02 17" Chrome Bent 5's, Magnaflow F-Body Muffler and Hi-flo Cat, Ceramic Coated Ported Exhaust Manifolds, Fan Override, Monroe Reflex struts, red calipers
2009 G8 GT - Sport Red Metallic, loaded, SOLO Axlebacks, Rotofab Intake, Tuned, autodim mirror, removed intake manifold cover, HSV GTS triple gauge pod, two tone red-hot shifter and HSV SuperSport steering wheel, GXP rear sway bar and diffuser, 3.45 diff and various Camaro suspension bits, LED Taillights
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tytotheler92
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
Aww yeah, we're getting places. 
1999 Oldsmobile 88 Base....it has power windows and locks! Second rescue, might flip...Click HERE for project thread.
1998 Oldsmobile 88 LS w/ FE1 Float Suspension, Leather and Power Everything - Totaled (Rolled!) out during Winter of 2015 by Sister Click HERE for project thread.
2002.5 Blazer - Stock Stuffing 30s, SLP ZR1 Replicas, Dynomax Catback, TONS of other mods. Click HERE for project thread. - DD
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tytotheler92
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
So is 3/8" - 24 = thread type?J Wikoff wrote:I'm talking metric vs inch threads.
I guess I'm confused. you can have a SAE fitting with metric threads?!
What the hell?
1999 Oldsmobile 88 Base....it has power windows and locks! Second rescue, might flip...Click HERE for project thread.
1998 Oldsmobile 88 LS w/ FE1 Float Suspension, Leather and Power Everything - Totaled (Rolled!) out during Winter of 2015 by Sister Click HERE for project thread.
2002.5 Blazer - Stock Stuffing 30s, SLP ZR1 Replicas, Dynomax Catback, TONS of other mods. Click HERE for project thread. - DD
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tytotheler92
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
Couch anyone? I put the rear back together today.
God those rear seats are awesome.
God those rear seats are awesome.
1999 Oldsmobile 88 Base....it has power windows and locks! Second rescue, might flip...Click HERE for project thread.
1998 Oldsmobile 88 LS w/ FE1 Float Suspension, Leather and Power Everything - Totaled (Rolled!) out during Winter of 2015 by Sister Click HERE for project thread.
2002.5 Blazer - Stock Stuffing 30s, SLP ZR1 Replicas, Dynomax Catback, TONS of other mods. Click HERE for project thread. - DD
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zuper8
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
Those cars are really nice inside, dayum! Really cool that you are fixing this car up 
Do you think it's gonna be tough to hand the keys over to someone else after you're done?
Do you think it's gonna be tough to hand the keys over to someone else after you're done?- Rachael
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Jfridge92
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
Dang, now you have me searching my nearest U-pull's to find an LSS so I can rob the interior for my LeSabre! I hate the cloth seats, they just make it look cheap inside. The car is coming together really nice though, can't wait to see it all finished up! Great work!
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tytotheler92
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
I just want to drive it/see someone driving it.
And yeah, the interior is so nice.
Less then a week away before it's road legal. Unless something terrible happens during the inspection trip.
And yeah, the interior is so nice.
Less then a week away before it's road legal. Unless something terrible happens during the inspection trip.
1999 Oldsmobile 88 Base....it has power windows and locks! Second rescue, might flip...Click HERE for project thread.
1998 Oldsmobile 88 LS w/ FE1 Float Suspension, Leather and Power Everything - Totaled (Rolled!) out during Winter of 2015 by Sister Click HERE for project thread.
2002.5 Blazer - Stock Stuffing 30s, SLP ZR1 Replicas, Dynomax Catback, TONS of other mods. Click HERE for project thread. - DD
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tytotheler92
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
Prepared the car for the inspection, slapped some plates from something else on it, and drove it to make sure it can make the 60 mile trip to the inspection.
Put the trunk back together.
Got some gas.
And gave it a nice bath.
It drives absolutely BEAUTIFULLY. One of the nicest driving cars I've ever driven. It just floats...controllably....over everything...and the 3800 is PLENTY of power.
The only issue is I think one of the engine mounts is going. Around 2000-2500 RPM at the 1-2 shift while driving I get a vib that I can feel in the floor. It goes away instantly if you rev it up right when it starts the rattling noise/vibration.
Put the trunk back together.
Got some gas.
And gave it a nice bath.
It drives absolutely BEAUTIFULLY. One of the nicest driving cars I've ever driven. It just floats...controllably....over everything...and the 3800 is PLENTY of power.
The only issue is I think one of the engine mounts is going. Around 2000-2500 RPM at the 1-2 shift while driving I get a vib that I can feel in the floor. It goes away instantly if you rev it up right when it starts the rattling noise/vibration.
1999 Oldsmobile 88 Base....it has power windows and locks! Second rescue, might flip...Click HERE for project thread.
1998 Oldsmobile 88 LS w/ FE1 Float Suspension, Leather and Power Everything - Totaled (Rolled!) out during Winter of 2015 by Sister Click HERE for project thread.
2002.5 Blazer - Stock Stuffing 30s, SLP ZR1 Replicas, Dynomax Catback, TONS of other mods. Click HERE for project thread. - DD
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tytotheler92
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
Woo. It passed inspection.
Now it can be painted.
Now it can be painted.
1999 Oldsmobile 88 Base....it has power windows and locks! Second rescue, might flip...Click HERE for project thread.
1998 Oldsmobile 88 LS w/ FE1 Float Suspension, Leather and Power Everything - Totaled (Rolled!) out during Winter of 2015 by Sister Click HERE for project thread.
2002.5 Blazer - Stock Stuffing 30s, SLP ZR1 Replicas, Dynomax Catback, TONS of other mods. Click HERE for project thread. - DD
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tytotheler92
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
It passed the State Inspection.
It also passed emissions check.
It lost no fluids over its 200 mile journey. (Not that I was worried, but you never know.)
Hit 134k today...This car has atleast another 100k remaining...
These and the other H-bodies (Mostly Bonnevilles) from this era have got to be one of the best looking Midsize/Large Sedans from the 90s.
I should have it painted by the end of next week.
It also passed emissions check.
It lost no fluids over its 200 mile journey. (Not that I was worried, but you never know.)
Hit 134k today...This car has atleast another 100k remaining...
These and the other H-bodies (Mostly Bonnevilles) from this era have got to be one of the best looking Midsize/Large Sedans from the 90s.
I should have it painted by the end of next week.
1999 Oldsmobile 88 Base....it has power windows and locks! Second rescue, might flip...Click HERE for project thread.
1998 Oldsmobile 88 LS w/ FE1 Float Suspension, Leather and Power Everything - Totaled (Rolled!) out during Winter of 2015 by Sister Click HERE for project thread.
2002.5 Blazer - Stock Stuffing 30s, SLP ZR1 Replicas, Dynomax Catback, TONS of other mods. Click HERE for project thread. - DD
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tytotheler92
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
So I think the fuel tank is either rusted at the top, which I doubt, or it needs a new sending unit gasket. It leaks when anywhere close to full.
Darn.
I got the new wheel bearings today. Shiny. Stock Photo because I'm lazy. lol.
Darn.
I got the new wheel bearings today. Shiny. Stock Photo because I'm lazy. lol.
1999 Oldsmobile 88 Base....it has power windows and locks! Second rescue, might flip...Click HERE for project thread.
1998 Oldsmobile 88 LS w/ FE1 Float Suspension, Leather and Power Everything - Totaled (Rolled!) out during Winter of 2015 by Sister Click HERE for project thread.
2002.5 Blazer - Stock Stuffing 30s, SLP ZR1 Replicas, Dynomax Catback, TONS of other mods. Click HERE for project thread. - DD
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
Hhmmm, lazy? How about your using your time to work on the car. Time saved could be used to photo progress or finished product? - LOL - BCtytotheler92 wrote:So I think the fuel tank is either rusted at the top, which I doubt, or it needs a new sending unit gasket. It leaks when anywhere close to full.
Stock Photo because I'm lazy. lol.
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tytotheler92
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
Lol. I actually was pretty busy today...
Ok, its painted now. This is the same friend who helped me pull it and do the body work. Trading talent on different things is nice.
Started out with a tan adhesion promoter/primer.
Paint:
Cleared and back together:
The clear is still curing, and of course it rained on my way home, so hopefully the strippy-ness and milkyness goes away after it cures.
And yeah, trunk alignment can't get any better than that. If I get it closer on the drivers side it goes wonky and closes crooked. It's pretty good considering I've never done this before.
Ok, its painted now. This is the same friend who helped me pull it and do the body work. Trading talent on different things is nice.
Started out with a tan adhesion promoter/primer.
Paint:
Cleared and back together:
The clear is still curing, and of course it rained on my way home, so hopefully the strippy-ness and milkyness goes away after it cures.
And yeah, trunk alignment can't get any better than that. If I get it closer on the drivers side it goes wonky and closes crooked. It's pretty good considering I've never done this before.
1999 Oldsmobile 88 Base....it has power windows and locks! Second rescue, might flip...Click HERE for project thread.
1998 Oldsmobile 88 LS w/ FE1 Float Suspension, Leather and Power Everything - Totaled (Rolled!) out during Winter of 2015 by Sister Click HERE for project thread.
2002.5 Blazer - Stock Stuffing 30s, SLP ZR1 Replicas, Dynomax Catback, TONS of other mods. Click HERE for project thread. - DD
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tytotheler92
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
The tiger stripes were in the clear. Once it cured, they were gone.
Now it just needs wet sanded and buffed some. The match is like half a shade off.
Now it just needs wet sanded and buffed some. The match is like half a shade off.
1999 Oldsmobile 88 Base....it has power windows and locks! Second rescue, might flip...Click HERE for project thread.
1998 Oldsmobile 88 LS w/ FE1 Float Suspension, Leather and Power Everything - Totaled (Rolled!) out during Winter of 2015 by Sister Click HERE for project thread.
2002.5 Blazer - Stock Stuffing 30s, SLP ZR1 Replicas, Dynomax Catback, TONS of other mods. Click HERE for project thread. - DD
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Re: Project: Oldsmobille 88 LS
Looks nice. Well done.
