Made some more wall art. Thinking 47 Olds tail lights(but not sure) with LED lighting. Just luv the look of the glass in the top of the housing. Also built my son some speaker brackets..just a nice day in the shop...playing with my own stuff! Can you guess the colour?
I've been doing various woodworking/metal projects. The main two; I'm jumping between restoring an antique 1920s dry sink and late 1800s blacksmith vice.
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Prince Edward Island
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
Drilled the 67 327 crank snout to accept a balancer bolt. Once you pull the factory pressed on balancer, you probably could get it back on, but I think it would be tough on your new crank bearings beating it on. And then it may not actually stay on. So this is really a must do on a pre 68 327.
Started with a smaller drill bit that fit directly into the crank machining pilot hole. Drilled 1 3/4" below the bottom of that pilot taper. Then went with a "W" index . 3860" drill bit (close to 25/64). Went to the same depth. Used cutting oil. Then, starting very slowly and carefully, worked the tap into the hole. Once biting and cutting square, only advanced it forward about 1/8 of a turn at a time, then back each time. Removed the tap numerous times to clear the chips. Used light oil and flushed with brake cleaner. It really helps to have the flexplate on, as it acts somewhat as a stand for the crank when drilling. And a larger drill press doesn't hurt either. Simply swung the drill table out of the way, set the crank on a piece of wood on top of a strong crate. This is something you dont want to mess up as you'd be out a crank. But it went well. Just take your time and go slow.
Now I can look into getting the crank in the block. Will use a 7/16-20 x 2 1/2" Grade bolt and heavy washer as a balancer retainer.
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
I got this one years ago from home depot. Floor model discontinued. Talked the manager down to $150 bucks. It's a great tool.
Delta is a good machine.
I bought a vintage Sears Craftsman one (made in the U.S.A. - that's how old) from a neighbour's wife. Nice machine.
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Prince Edward Island
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
Drilled the 67 327 crank snout to accept a balancer bolt. Once you pull the factory pressed on balancer, you probably could get it back on, but I think it would be tough on your new crank bearings beating it on. And then it may not actually stay on. So this is really a must do on a pre 68 327.
Started with a smaller drill bit that fit directly into the crank machining pilot hole. Drilled 1 3/4" below the bottom of that pilot taper. Then went with a "W" index . 3860" drill bit (close to 25/64). Went to the same depth. Used cutting oil. Then, starting very slowly and carefully, worked the tap into the hole. Once biting and cutting square, only advanced it forward about 1/8 of a turn at a time, then back each time. Removed the tap numerous times to clear the chips. Used light oil and flushed with brake cleaner. It really helps to have the flexplate on, as it acts somewhat as a stand for the crank when drilling. And a larger drill press doesn't hurt either. Simply swung the drill table out of the way, set the crank on a piece of wood on top of a strong crate. This is something you dont want to mess up as you'd be out a crank. But it went well. Just take your time and go slow.
Now I can look into getting the crank in the block. Will use a 7/16-20 x 2 1/2" Grade bolt and heavy washer as a balancer retainer.
Smart move Mark. The 283 one in my 57 started to walk...had to do it in the car. Bit of a pain!
Some nights I cant make up my mind. I love watching basketball and I love working on car stuff..... Tonight I decided to set up my choke thermostat and linkage for when I get my 427 ready to swap in. Two birds with one stone!
She's so used to seeing car stuff in the house (basement, not main floor) that she doesn't even bat an eye.
I had to drill out the broken bolt in the intake for the choke thermostat, find the right rod in my collection of junk. Got it done, seems to work when I test with a heat gun. I guess we'll see when the time comes.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
My carb came back from being rebuilt at Autoline looking great. Hopefully, if it's like all my other experience with Autoline, it will work as good as it looks.
