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Did you get your cruise working Matt? I think it would be cool to get cruise working. It's the only modern marvel (other than FM) that I appreciate.

In the process of completing the chain link fence around my backyard. There's a gap, where the only fence is the (bad) neighbors', so trying to connect my two areas up to the corner. Problem is, my existing corner post is technically six inches onto the bad neighbors' lot, so don't want to...

Sorry, don't have any direct experience with the Astro Roof, so can't offer too much. I guess my approach in a case like this is, pull gently, and if that doesn't work, pull more forcefully. It's either going to come off or break, and if it breaks, it may have broken anyway. (Always looking...

This is pretty cool, too bad it doesn't have a bit more reach. I guess it's hard to go wrong for the price. Is it height adjustable? It looks like it would be just a little too high and a little too shallow to use with my barn door Suburban.

I'm not familiar with the Astro Roof so I'm taking a shot in the dark, but when you say it "seems to be attached", does it seem like it's solidly attached across the whole perimeter of the opening, or does it seem attached only in spots? (you could tell by pulling down very gently on the edge...

My first Oldsmobile was a mid-80s Toronado, I agree, it was a great car. Turna, why specifically the OD? Just for the obvious reasons, or was there some problem with the TH325?

It's the least I could do after you stole my idea. ;)

Ha ha nice, I want to see pictures of your wheels when you're done. For what it's worth, there are three important strategies when using this. Hit all the difficult-to-reach areas like the sides of the spokes first and the easy-to-reach areas last, work your way from the center outward, and...

You can also fit 275/60s on an A-body ha ha. But then, the G-body has a bit of a weight advantage. Yes, the base has a bit of a drop, but not as much I don't think as the open-element one I used to have on there. The thing with the angled gasket it, it raises the rear of the base up at the...

So yeah, the top of your carb sits a bit lower than with the 455. Not sure of the exact difference, one source I have lists a 3.5-3.75" difference. Not sure if it's this much. Plus I've got an Edelbrock Performer, which I believe is taller than a factory intake. That Camaro air cleaner you...

Exactly. The engine seems to be pointing up towards the front, so the angled gasket gets the air cleaner a little closer to horizontal. It was also necessary in my case, as it was hitting the fuel inlet on the Edelbrock carb I'm currently using. Turna, I'm not sure which engine you've got...

The air cleaner itself is a '74 Corvette dual-snorkel base with a '70s Cadillac top. When properly massaged, they fit together perfectly, and with a thin, soft seal installed, the CA/SA324A filter fits nice and snug inside. (I think any '70s GM top with similar dimensions should work about the...

Big Daddy ha ha. Got any more pics of the truck? Great progress on the 442. The paint looks beautiful. I don't really have a "best Oldsmobile tool", but here is a tool I made that has, for its cost and what it is, proven to be one of the more useful tools I own. I think it cost me about...

Just came across this one Kenny. Super cool garage, and nice compressor. Also enjoyed your story about working on the cars in the winter when you were younger. I don't know what it is, I find it hard to be inspired to do anything outside when it's cold. I have a torpedo heater in my garage...

That sounds good, not anywhere near as loud as I would have thought. But it does sound like it would drone, is this the one you said did that?

Well, I finally bolted my new air cleaner on tonight, and I'm pretty happy with the results. My goal was to get a factory-style dual-snorkel air cleaner under the factory aluminum hood with no cutting, no smashing, and no clearance or maintenance issues. For those who aren't aware, it's...

Nice car, Dr. Hurst. Very clean. How many miles on her?

Of course, V8s just naturally sound best. Had a kid flag me down in the DeVille, he told me it was the best sounding exhaust he'd ever heard ha ha. Something about the Cadillac firing order gives it a different sound... Oldsmobiles are different too, but it's not quite as striking. Look...

Looking good. I have Oldsmobile mud flaps too! The extra holes he's talking about are, some of the valve covers have more mounting holes than others, to match various heads. You can technically mount either cover on either head, but if your head has fewer holes, you'll have unused holes on...

Maybe keep an eye out on Craigslist? If you're desperate, there are other brands available for a lot cheaper, not white letters though.