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Offline Milwaukee Midget

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Buick and Oldsmobile V8s, 215 Aluminum
« on: February 08, 2015, 12:13:06 PM »
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/bar/4952513557.html

Check the ad - and now here's the real deal.

I left the craigslist ad a little vague, because I've had mixed results with the format, and have had issues with flakes not following through.  I'd rather get a text or a phone call and talk straight up with a potential customer, find out what they're about and qualify them a little better.  My intention with the Craigslist ad is to get this stuff out of my basement/attic/garage.

Now with my friends here on LR.com, I consider you pre-qualified.  If there's something you need from either one of these engines, I feel confident enough with this crowd to spend some time and do some measurements, and dig a little deeper.

So yes, I'll part these out here, and accept reasonable offers, provided it makes sense for both of us.  And if something sells through here, I'll send Slim a check for 10% of the sale price.

PM me with any questions.

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Re: Buick and Oldsmobile V8s, 215 Aluminum
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2015, 02:08:18 AM »
Would one of these fit in a midget?  Now that'd be a fun ride.
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Re: Buick and Oldsmobile V8s, 215 Aluminum
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2015, 03:52:00 AM »
destroke for F-Class :cheers:
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Re: Buick and Oldsmobile V8s, 215 Aluminum
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2015, 04:21:33 AM »
Nathan, Yes, and there were 2 running in Southern California in the 70's. They had uncontrollable, brutal power. For something different, a friend cut off the front 2 cylinders of a 215 Buick to create a V6. That combo won some races. It was a work of art.
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Re: Buick and Oldsmobile V8s, 215 Aluminum
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2015, 05:20:40 AM »
Would one of these fit in a midget?  Now that'd be a fun ride.

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Re: Buick and Oldsmobile V8s, 215 Aluminum
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2015, 10:14:50 AM »
destroke for F-Class :cheers:

Like this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buick-215-Full-Race-2000cc-V8-9-500-Redline-Hydro-Boat-Motor-NO-Hilborn-FI-/251841935461?vxp=mtr

Throw a set of 3:90 gears in the tank and add the F/GL record to your portfolio.

Would one of these fit in a midget?  Now that'd be a fun ride.

Not the Midget, but I'm keeping the good one (I've got three) for the Sprite. 

Driving it out to Bonneville in August, Nate.  I'll be the hunched over, crippled guy with the smile on his face.  :wink:

 
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Re: Buick and Oldsmobile V8s, 215 Aluminum
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2015, 10:53:23 AM »
Driving it out to Bonneville in August, Nate.  I'll be the hunched over, crippled guy with the smile on his face.  :wink:
I will be on the look out.  See you there.
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Re: Buick and Oldsmobile V8s, 215 Aluminum
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2015, 01:03:15 PM »
"I'll be the hunched over, crippled guy with the smile on his face."

With a 90 degree bend in your right shin bone from that d*mn tunnel if I remember correctly from a couple of trips in bugeyes in an earlier life.  :-D :-D :-D

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Re: Buick and Oldsmobile V8s, 215 Aluminum
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2015, 06:32:00 PM »
Man Chris, I've got a spitfire for them puppies. Mmmm.... :-D
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Re: Buick and Oldsmobile V8s, 215 Aluminum
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2015, 09:14:56 PM »
Man Chris, I've got a spitfire for them puppies. Mmmm.... :-D

I shudder to think what 200 ft lbs of torque would do to the overly elastic IRS on a Spit, but hey, it's all a grand experiment!

Haven't gotten a call on 'em.

Make me an offer - I need my garage/attic/basement space back.  :-D
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Re: Buick and Oldsmobile V8s, 215 Aluminum
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2015, 06:38:52 PM »
Who said anything about stock IRS. I'm thinking for my modified sport project that I'll hopefully start this summer. Checking the bank book......
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Re: Buick and Oldsmobile V8s, 215 Aluminum
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2015, 07:43:49 PM »
Chris, if you make
 a profit on this stuff I think I should be listed as a sponsor on the Midget. On the other hand if you let me light the tires once I'll call it even. :cheers:
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Re: Buick and Oldsmobile V8s, 215 Aluminum
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2015, 10:03:51 PM »
Who said anything about stock IRS. I'm thinking for my modified sport project that I'll hopefully start this summer. Checking the bank book......

Of the two, I think I'd use the Olds block as the basis.  It's got 18 head bolts - the Olds version was optionally turbocharged.

Additionally, the bolts go well into the webbing which - at least I believe - should give you a really stiff pair of cylinder banks for an aluminum block.

Buy now - if I have to spend 6 or 7 hours degreasing these parts, my inclination to accept offers will diminish dramatically.


Chris, if you make a profit on this stuff I think I should be listed as a sponsor on the Midget. On the other hand if you let me light the tires once I'll call it even. :cheers:
Terry

That should be easy - I'm thinking of going back to the stock tire size -

https://www.cokertire.com/520-13-firestone-2-whitewall-tire.html

I think the fat whites would look pretty gnarly with a set of Moon discs . . .

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Re: Buick and Oldsmobile V8s, 215 Aluminum
« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2015, 09:08:39 AM »
Hey Chris,

Give Fletcher a call.

He has a set of the Vega wheels you are looking for . . . . . . .

I wonder what takes up more storage space, a set of wheels or engine bits?

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Re: Buick and Oldsmobile V8s, 215 Aluminum
« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2015, 01:04:23 PM »
Here's something you could do with two of the Olds motors.  Chet Herbert engines had 180ยบ cranks with 5/8-in. strokers.
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