Put light springs in the distributor. Set the timing with a advance timing light to 34 degrees at wot. run full manifold vacuum on the vacuum advance . You will also need mechanical secondaries. Running a 4 speed car you want the vac advance to up the off idle power then drop off , then the springs full advance and by that time you are at WOT . WOT timing is the critical timing for top end power
Thanks Mikey G, you are probably right. I was told that it lived in Washington even has Washington plates. I have seen some way worse though. I like the 68 olds, I fixed up and sold a 69 olds.
I Purchased GM A body tubular control arms from Speedway Motors I also purchased from Speedway a front disc brake conversion kit. The spindles are also from Speedway OEM style the fit was perfect.
Again brother, outstanding work. You are truly a craftsman. Stage eight locking bolts and fasteners can relieve your loose header bolt problems quickly. Got to: stage8.com/gm-performance-locking-fasteners. They Will make a beautiful restoration even better. I am so looking forward to the finished product when she gets her final coat of paint and polish. Is this an SS car or a tribute car? Either way, well done! My wife and I will be following in your footsteps with a Chevelle SS shortly. Love the videos and intro. John
Thank you, I appreciate you sending the fastener website. I have purchased the header bolt kit. Thanks for you note, the car is an SS however I do not have the build sheet. James
I understand completely. I am the world champion and spending someone else’s money. Could you include some more videos of your grandson in the shop? That was priceless.
shoutout to the camera man standing in all that smoke 😂
Nothing like the roar of a 454! Happy for you man! Your incredible work has paid off!
Thanks jmack428, I am sure happy how it runs, took it for a short spin to see how everything worked.
Am picturing you tooling around with a huge grin on your face. Congrats on getting her running.
Huge grin, have driven it a few times and love everything about it.
True American power!
BUT I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE HARD WORK BEING DONE HERE...CAR WILL BE LIKE NEW
Thanks I appreciate it....
Got to love the paint burning off new headers.
Put light springs in the distributor. Set the timing with a advance timing light to 34 degrees at wot. run full manifold vacuum on the vacuum advance . You will also need mechanical secondaries. Running a 4 speed car you want the vac advance to up the off idle power then drop off , then the springs full advance and by that time you are at WOT . WOT timing is the critical timing for top end power
Thanks I appreciate you sharing that info with me. I did most of what you are recommending but need to fine tune.
A former Hawaiian car. Could account for some of the rust. Your Vids have helped me with my '68 Olds. Glad I found you. Your Neighbor to the south.
Thanks Mikey G, you are probably right. I was told that it lived in Washington even has Washington plates. I have seen some way worse though. I like the 68 olds, I fixed up and sold a 69 olds.
Awesome start. Really happy for you. Bleed the brakes and go burn some rubber. P.S. Nice camera work...
HaHa, thanks Rob, I already bled the brakes and took it for a drive. Ran great, shifted great and the brakes worked, so excited!!
Usually I put the camera on a tripod but this time son Logan was the video wizard.
@@soolegarage The camera man was taking in some serious header smoke there for awhile.
Love following the build ! How is it to drive now? Gone out in it much? Would be cool to see more videos of it driving
sorry I missed your comment. Yes I have gone out for a few short spins, but we are tore down and prepping for paint right now.
What did you used for front control arms and spindles?
Doing a frame off on my gto and thinking of going tubular with disc. Thanks
I Purchased GM A body tubular control arms from Speedway Motors I also purchased from Speedway a front disc brake conversion kit. The spindles are also from Speedway OEM style the fit was perfect.
Dieseling or run on can be low octane gas. Other things also but seems like you addressed those.
Major milestone. Fun to watch. I assume the cam was broken in before this startup?
I would think he would have set the timing if he had broke in the cam. Maybe he just wanted to verify it once it was in the car?
@@cuzz63 Roller Cam was not broken in pre start up. Thats why engine builder wanted to be there.
@@soolegarage makes sense
Again brother, outstanding work. You are truly a craftsman. Stage eight locking bolts and fasteners can relieve your loose header bolt problems quickly. Got to: stage8.com/gm-performance-locking-fasteners. They Will make a beautiful restoration even better. I am so looking forward to the finished product when she gets her final coat of paint and polish. Is this an SS car or a tribute car? Either way, well done! My wife and I will be following in your footsteps with a Chevelle SS shortly. Love the videos and intro. John
Thank you, I appreciate you sending the fastener website. I have purchased the header bolt kit. Thanks for you note, the car is an SS however I do not have the build sheet.
James
Two words: serpentine Drive
Yep money was the issue but someday.
I understand completely. I am the world champion and spending someone else’s money. Could you include some more videos of your grandson in the shop? That was priceless.
Hang in there! Show us the finished product. Even if she’s not quite finished. Inquiring minds want to know!
I always have disliked exhaust clamps hanging down....
I dislike that also and will get mine turned up once I install the rear valance and get things lined up. appreciate your comment.