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80_cutlass · 01-08-2011, 09:56 PM

New here. Just finished installing an Olds 403 into my 79 LWB Scottsdale that once upon a time had an Olds diesel in it. The darn thing is a big ol' pile of dookie, but has a killer engine.

The 403 is built with KB pistons and a middle of the road CompCams camshaft. Should make right around 400 ft/lbs of torque.

I am reusing the th400 that it had, but am on the hunt for some 3.42 gears to replace the 2.73s that are in it now.

The interior is pretty shot and I need a dash pad and most of the guages and the panel that goes on it....but it does go vroom!

sb

lilpoindexter · 01-08-2011, 11:29 PM

Restrorob · 01-09-2011, 09:47 AM

Welcome Aboard ! X2 ^^^^^^^

80_cutlass · 01-09-2011, 02:10 PM

Here's some pics, not that its much to look at:

80_cutlass · 01-09-2011, 02:12 PM

Interior:

80_cutlass · 01-09-2011, 02:13 PM

The part that caused my dad to ask, "You put THAT engine into THAT POS?"

mooseknuckles · 01-09-2011, 02:43 PM

welcome! ....looks good. that's exactly how every other project started!

BigRed76 · 01-09-2011, 02:50 PM

Looks like a solid truck, and love the olds motor as i have a 72 cutlass myself with the 455 in it

80_cutlass · 01-09-2011, 02:55 PM

Thanks. It looks better in pics than it really is!

There is a lot a rust on the doors and on the floor boards, at least the corners aren't rotten. The bed is rotten on most of the floor, especially where the PO had left some rubber that trapped water.

I got it for a song at a county auction, it already had a worn out Olds 350 in it, so the "conversion" was sort of done, albeit a hack job, so I had to fix a lot as I was going. The only thing that is right is the drive line.

Basically, I guess its got a LONG way to go.

sb

BigRed76 · 01-09-2011, 03:01 PM

Yeah body work seems to always be the biggest thing with these trucks.

80_cutlass · 01-09-2011, 09:33 PM

More pics:

sb

Pop's C-10 · 01-09-2011, 09:45 PM

welcome...my pop's had a 403 in a 70.that thing would haul

justpball · 01-10-2011, 06:59 AM

nice start to a cool project!

80_cutlass · 01-13-2011, 07:34 PM

Thanks for the welcome(s). Will start driving it soon, switching between it and an 82 Dodge D150.

sb

01-08-2011, 09:56 PM	#1
80_cutlass Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Poteet,TX Posts: 9	Greetings New here. Just finished installing an Olds 403 into my 79 LWB Scottsdale that once upon a time had an Olds diesel in it. The darn thing is a big ol' pile of dookie, but has a killer engine. The 403 is built with KB pistons and a middle of the road CompCams camshaft. Should make right around 400 ft/lbs of torque. I am reusing the th400 that it had, but am on the hunt for some 3.42 gears to replace the 2.73s that are in it now. The interior is pretty shot and I need a dash pad and most of the guages and the panel that goes on it....but it does go vroom! sb

01-08-2011, 11:29 PM	#2
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,130	Re: Greetings

01-09-2011, 09:47 AM	#3
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Greetings Welcome Aboard ! X2 ^^^^^^^ __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

01-09-2011, 02:10 PM	#4
80_cutlass Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Poteet,TX Posts: 9	Re: Greetings Here's some pics, not that its much to look at:

01-09-2011, 02:12 PM	#5
80_cutlass Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Poteet,TX Posts: 9	Re: Greetings Interior:

01-09-2011, 02:13 PM	#6
80_cutlass Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Poteet,TX Posts: 9	Re: Greetings The part that caused my dad to ask, "You put THAT engine into THAT POS?"

01-09-2011, 02:43 PM	#7
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Greetings welcome! ....looks good. that's exactly how every other project started! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

01-09-2011, 02:50 PM	#8
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Greetings Looks like a solid truck, and love the olds motor as i have a 72 cutlass myself with the 455 in it __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

01-09-2011, 02:55 PM	#9
80_cutlass Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Poteet,TX Posts: 9	Re: Greetings Thanks. It looks better in pics than it really is! There is a lot a rust on the doors and on the floor boards, at least the corners aren't rotten. The bed is rotten on most of the floor, especially where the PO had left some rubber that trapped water. I got it for a song at a county auction, it already had a worn out Olds 350 in it, so the "conversion" was sort of done, albeit a hack job, so I had to fix a lot as I was going. The only thing that is right is the drive line. Basically, I guess its got a LONG way to go. sb

01-09-2011, 03:01 PM	#10
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Greetings Yeah body work seems to always be the biggest thing with these trucks. __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

01-09-2011, 09:33 PM	#11
80_cutlass Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Poteet,TX Posts: 9	Re: Greetings More pics: sb

01-09-2011, 09:45 PM	#12
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Greetings welcome...my pop's had a 403 in a 70.that thing would haul Last edited by Pop's C-10; 01-09-2011 at 09:46 PM.

01-10-2011, 06:59 AM	#13
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Greetings nice start to a cool project! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

01-13-2011, 07:34 PM	#14
80_cutlass Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Poteet,TX Posts: 9	Re: Greetings Thanks for the welcome(s). Will start driving it soon, switching between it and an 82 Dodge D150. sb



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