My 1965 OLD MOBILE 442 build by real57vetteguy

By diyauto
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3 minute(s) of a 31 minute read

9-18-2012

12 more hours under the hood and it looks like I have made very little progress.







9-18-2012

I've had several private messages regarding parts, how stuff fit, worked etc. I figured I would post it in the thread.
Champion radiator.. The radiator fits great. I called Champion directly before buying a radiator, I had to leave a message, within minutes Rick called me back. We spoke, I told him about my project, he suggested a CC284 radiator, he even worked with me on fan fitting. He made a follow up call the next day, and he assured me the radiator would more than cool my engine. He hooked meup with a Georgia dealer, I was sold, Bought it, and the 16 inch fan. It arrived, it was a good looking piece, almost impossible to polish but nice. The fan wouldnt fit, but I had a buddy that needed a 16 so i re ordered two 12's.
After installing it would not keep it cool unless I was running 20 mph or better ( NOW PAY ATTENTION, THIS WAS DUE TO A LEAN CONDITION) not the radiator, but I did not know it at the time. I called Rick 7 times and sent 4 emails. I have yet to get a response. I built a fan shroud and Changed to a Prosystems carb and it runs TOPS at 200 degree. Point being, they have great service before the sale, after... FORGET IT.

Valve covers, HATE THEM way to tall in the way of everything

Suspension... LOVE IT couldnt ask for better!!! it rides like a new car, handles like mad and hooks up well

Hooker OLDS headers.... I have almost 40 hours in frame work to get them to clear properly

Magnaflow exhaust for olds.... Fits like a glove. looks great,. not so sure about the sound but great product

Pro systems carb ...... PERFECT best investment yet

BOSS 338 wheels, backspacing isnt perfect



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