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mvfd70 · 10-16-2007, 11:07 PM

I just found out where there is an old Oldsmobile car sitting by a shed. The car itself is shot. More of the body is rusted away than is still in tact. I've been told that it is a 1965 Oldsmobile Eighty-eight or Nintey-eight. I've also been told that it has a big block 425. I'm hoping to talk to the guy that owns it and at least scavange the motor if it's worth anything.

If I can get it, would it be worth it? That would change my plans for my truck but if I can get a big block for the right price.....

67_C-30 · 10-16-2007, 11:13 PM

I sold a rebuildable (not running) 425 out a '67 Olds Toronado on Ebay about a year and a half ago for $800. They are fairly popular among Olds purists for mid 60's 4-4-2's and Toros.

mvfd70 · 10-16-2007, 11:17 PM

I don't want to sell it if i get it. I'd want it in my c-10. I've always wanted a big block powered vehicle but I didn't want to spend the $$$ buying one right now. However, I'm gonna try to get the car for scrap price or less. The guy that has it is not a car guy at all. He just drove it for a while till it broke down (I don't know what broke) and just left it sitting where it is today.

67_C-30 · 10-16-2007, 11:18 PM

BTW, the 4 barrel 425's were rated at 385 HP and 475 ft·lb TQ and they are very strong.

72armyswbtruck · 10-16-2007, 11:18 PM

Might be an interesting project. I always loved that dual snorkel air cleaner.

67_C-30 · 10-16-2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

Might be an interesting project. I always loved that dual snorkel air cleaner.

Me too. I started to keep it, but was offered 3 bills by someone on Ebay that saw it in a pic when I was listing other stuff off the car, so it had to go!

mvfd70 · 10-16-2007, 11:24 PM

Well crap. So much for my plans of a nice driver with a 6 cyl and a 5 speed that'll get 20+ mpg. If I decide to put a BB in it, it'll probably suck gas.

wibilly · 10-16-2007, 11:27 PM

they were awsom engines but require a little love to perform on todays low octain lead free fuels. they were high compression engines and tend to self distruct if left to predetinate

BCOWANWHEELS · 10-16-2007, 11:27 PM

425,S HAD STEEL CRANKS AND HI-COMPRESSION PISTONS. almost 500 lbs of torque and 385 hp. if you decide to run it you,ll have to get hardened valve seats installed in the exhaust valve areas of the heads. there not set up for unleaded gas. also its a 93 octane gas engine for sure. it will bolt right in a 67-72 chevy truck. you,ll need a bop manuel trans bellhousing-clutch setup to do it. i have it all on the shelf if you have trouble finding it. you might also have to drill the back of the crank for a pilot bushing if going manuel trans.
bob

mvfd70 · 10-16-2007, 11:39 PM

Sounds like it might be some work but it could be fun.

What do you mean by the "bop" bell housing?

67_C-30 · 10-16-2007, 11:41 PM

Buick Pontiac Olds bolt pattern. Different than a Chevy.

Morgsie · 10-17-2007, 01:57 AM

Not to mention olds motors cost almost double to build vs a BBC. Not that I don't like olds motors, just seems to be a waste of time and money to be different.

earl87gta · 10-17-2007, 02:04 AM

that thing looks huge . It would be way cool to have. I like diffrent as long as its not F@rd parts its ok.

10-16-2007, 11:07 PM	#1
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Would this engine be worth my time? I just found out where there is an old Oldsmobile car sitting by a shed. The car itself is shot. More of the body is rusted away than is still in tact. I've been told that it is a 1965 Oldsmobile Eighty-eight or Nintey-eight. I've also been told that it has a big block 425. I'm hoping to talk to the guy that owns it and at least scavange the motor if it's worth anything. If I can get it, would it be worth it? That would change my plans for my truck but if I can get a big block for the right price..... __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

10-16-2007, 11:13 PM	#2
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Would this engine be worth my time? I sold a rebuildable (not running) 425 out a '67 Olds Toronado on Ebay about a year and a half ago for $800. They are fairly popular among Olds purists for mid 60's 4-4-2's and Toros. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 10-16-2007 at 11:15 PM.

10-16-2007, 11:17 PM	#3
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: Would this engine be worth my time? I don't want to sell it if i get it. I'd want it in my c-10. I've always wanted a big block powered vehicle but I didn't want to spend the $$$ buying one right now. However, I'm gonna try to get the car for scrap price or less. The guy that has it is not a car guy at all. He just drove it for a while till it broke down (I don't know what broke) and just left it sitting where it is today. __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

10-16-2007, 11:18 PM	#4
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Would this engine be worth my time? BTW, the 4 barrel 425's were rated at 385 HP and 475 ft·lb TQ and they are very strong. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 10-16-2007 at 11:19 PM.

10-16-2007, 11:18 PM	#5
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Would this engine be worth my time? Might be an interesting project. I always loved that dual snorkel air cleaner. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

10-16-2007, 11:24 PM	#7
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: Would this engine be worth my time? Well crap. So much for my plans of a nice driver with a 6 cyl and a 5 speed that'll get 20+ mpg. If I decide to put a BB in it, it'll probably suck gas. __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

10-16-2007, 11:27 PM	#8
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Would this engine be worth my time? they were awsom engines but require a little love to perform on todays low octain lead free fuels. they were high compression engines and tend to self distruct if left to predetinate __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

10-16-2007, 11:27 PM	#9
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Would this engine be worth my time? 425,S HAD STEEL CRANKS AND HI-COMPRESSION PISTONS. almost 500 lbs of torque and 385 hp. if you decide to run it you,ll have to get hardened valve seats installed in the exhaust valve areas of the heads. there not set up for unleaded gas. also its a 93 octane gas engine for sure. it will bolt right in a 67-72 chevy truck. you,ll need a bop manuel trans bellhousing-clutch setup to do it. i have it all on the shelf if you have trouble finding it. you might also have to drill the back of the crank for a pilot bushing if going manuel trans. bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

10-16-2007, 11:39 PM	#10
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: Would this engine be worth my time? Sounds like it might be some work but it could be fun. What do you mean by the "bop" bell housing? __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

10-16-2007, 11:41 PM	#11
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Would this engine be worth my time? Buick Pontiac Olds bolt pattern. Different than a Chevy. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 10-16-2007 at 11:41 PM.

10-17-2007, 01:57 AM	#12
Morgsie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 122	Re: Would this engine be worth my time? Not to mention olds motors cost almost double to build vs a BBC. Not that I don't like olds motors, just seems to be a waste of time and money to be different.

10-17-2007, 02:04 AM	#13
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Would this engine be worth my time? that thing looks huge . It would be way cool to have. I like diffrent as long as its not F@rd parts its ok. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb



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