1946 Oldsmobile 78 Reserection {my way}

[Old Iron]

I built my motor mounts from scratch in stead of using tri 5.

I know this is just a mock up but have to ask, are you goin ta put large flat washers on top of the upper rubber isolator ? Also tighten them down pretty far cause if not the ole tri 5 engines would rock back and fourth a lot with just front mounts and no bell housing mounts

 

[old man dave]

Tri 5 bellhousings where built with tabs for a mid frame mount originally. I have one if any body needs it.
What are your plans for the original engine?

 

[Tim...Ok]

frame and engine look really good..nice work

 

[sgtpontiac]

That frame looks sweat!

Nice to something other than black....nice job![cl

 

[TiredIronGRB]

Great work!

 

[agdeuce]

Fun Stuff

Very nice frame and the color is great. I also was under the impression that if front mounts were used along with a tailshaft mount that the bellhousing would be put under excessively high stresses. In the 70's I built a 55' with the exact same mounts and drove the car for a long time. My engine was stock and I never really romped on it. I never had any trouble but with any horsepower I kind of wonder if this mount configuration would work? The overall build looks like it will be great and your craftsmanship is superb. Steve

 

[sgtpontiac]

Only thing that concerns me about that set up..

is the span between the front mounts and the tailshaft mount....not sure unless there is a crap ton of hp that it would cause any issues with the bellhousing...more concerned about breaking the mounts....that's a ton of twist on the tailshaft mount.....I'd say it is "the weakest link" ....maybe use poly bushings to beef it a tad??? JMHO...

 

[46carnut]

Getting closer

 

[46carnut]

You were asking about the original motor. I got it running and it runs great has good compression and am willing to part from it along with the trans drive shaft and rear end.

 

[46carnut]

A arms are getting closer

 

[46carnut]

The Arms are in paint

 

[Sam_Fear]

Arms look good! I couldn't find a mention of what front clip that is?

Something I screwed up on mine is the tail shaft. I set it about 3/4-1" out, but aired out not up - so when it lifts, it actually pushes in and almost hits the trans at full lock up. My motor sits very low though.

 

[old man dave]

You were asking about the original motor. I got it running and it runs great has good compression and am willing to part from it along with the trans drive shaft and rear end.

I would possibly be interested in the original engine. Only problem is i am in Georgia. If anyone is traveling between Ga. and Az. let me know. Thanks

 

[46carnut]

I have been working on the assembly on the 1980 Camaro Sub Frame. Everything has been coming together well with no clearance issues.

 

[46carnut]

What do you think? I think it looks low enough.

 

[Sam_Fear]

What do you think? I think it looks low enough.

Well...I've seen lower... [ddd Looks good!

 

[klink]

Looks good.

 

[46FORD$PU]

really nice work will be continue the watch on this one.

 

[bluchvyguy]

are you gonna have to cut into the floor for your frame add on?

 

[46carnut]

The trunk will be cut to fit the step notch and also the body sets 1 1/2 inch lower to the ground so the body will be about 1/2 an inch from the floor.