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Post by stitchdup on Dec 21, 2014 17:59:40 GMT -7
Does anybody know of a kit with the buick/olds/pontiac 215 v8. It was used in a lot of brit cars under the rover v8 name but none of the brit car kits that used it have the engine in and I'm planning ahead for a future build. Ideally I'm looking for it in 1/25
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Post by wisdonm on Dec 21, 2014 20:22:07 GMT -7
There are '62 F-85 Oldsmobile kits that have V8s. I believe the only V8 these came with is the 215. linkSouth Eastern Fine Cast in England made a 1/24 Rover V8 as part # A231. Don't know if they are still available. |
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 22, 2014 2:20:46 GMT -7
I'll have a look for them, thanks
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Post by jbailey on Dec 22, 2014 7:38:27 GMT -7
The Pontiac version is different than the Buick, the Buick version was offered in Oldsmobiles as an option. The Buick 215 was used in Rovers up until 2006 or so.
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Post by wisdonm on Dec 22, 2014 9:34:43 GMT -7
The '62 Pontiac Tempest kits are rare and pricy. The '61-'62 Tempest offered a slant 4, 1/2 of a Pontiac 389, however, it did have a 215 option. The '63 had a Pontiac 326. All '61-'63 Tempests had Corvair trans axles. The Buick and Olds versions had traditional power trains.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2014 12:11:55 GMT -7
Yea I remember the old 215 Olds engine.. I had one in the Service ,In Germany. 215 cu in Aluminum V8 with a 4 Barrel Carb..Automatic Trans. Enjoyed it a lot. Sold it when , I was getting out of the Service though.. Always wanted to do a Model of it though -- Hard to find one..... Tom  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2014 11:08:01 GMT -7
Ahhh Haaa..
I found a 62 Cutlass on Evil Bay. Only thing is it needs a HOOD ! Any of you large parts stash
people have a Hood for a 61 - 62 Olds Cutlass ?? ( I believe they are the same ) I have seen a wagon kit which I believe would have the same hood...I would Trade or Purchase or even possibly have one cast by some one, just need a loaner for that...Any Help in finding one would be appreciated, as this is the 1:1 car I had when I got Married and would like to do a Model of it...
Thanks Tom smiley-greet016
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 24, 2014 11:26:17 GMT -7
I don't have a hood but I would be interested in the engine if you decide to mould it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2014 11:34:44 GMT -7
I don't have the kit yet..Probably be after Xmas. If you have any ideas on a finding a Hood I would appreciate it. We could probably work out something on the Engine though. Hemi or someone on here could probably cast it for us..
From the pics on evil bay the engine has the bottom of it opened up for the axle to go through , but I'm sure that could be filled in a casting..I will fill you in more when I have the kit.
Thanks Tom
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 24, 2014 11:37:02 GMT -7
Cool
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2014 21:16:32 GMT -7
The Modelhaus has the F85 hood listed for 4.50 + Shipping.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Dec 27, 2014 22:55:23 GMT -7
Tom & Stichedup I have a 61 Olds wagon kit just give me a call at 574 835 5747 so we can work out the details about what the parts you need , I'm using my phone right now no home internet better to talk then type Thanks .
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2014 10:12:02 GMT -7
I worked at a foreign car repair shop years ago and the owner was big into Austin Healeys. His has a Buick 215 engine in it! Said it was a popular engine swap back in the day!
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 28, 2014 12:16:08 GMT -7
It's still popular this side of the pond although the chevy is probably more common now. There was a drag class just for rover engines that had some pretty powerful cars. I think there is vid of it on youtube. I remember one was a mk1 ford cortina that had 9second runs on street tyres
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 7:20:02 GMT -7
Second car I ever owned was a 4 door 1962 Buick Special. It had a 4 barrel 215 with a powerglide which I promptly exchanged for a 3 speed manual.  Loved that little car! |
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Post by wisdonm on Jan 1, 2015 8:51:09 GMT -7
I'm involved with a place called MG Ltd. a maintenance, restoration, and race prep shop. I have been involved with the installation of 215/Rovers in half a dozen MG B, a TR-7, and currently a bug eye Sprite. I love the Rover Fuel injection Plenum. It looks like a miniature version of a CanAm car.  |
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Post by Big D on Jan 1, 2015 10:39:32 GMT -7
You are a blessed man Don to have a job like that, and that's some fine engine. That's what hurts me a lot in my engine detailing. I don't always know what is what and correct so I have to just try to make it look good. I do a lot of research but that doesn't always help. Nothing takes the place of hands-on.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2015 11:23:37 GMT -7
You are a blessed man Don to have a job like that, and that's some fine engine. That's what hurts me a lot in my engine detailing. I don't always know what is what and correct so I have to just try to make it look good. I do a lot of research but that doesn't always help. Nothing takes the place of hands-on. I'm with you, bud. Sometimes I'm installing engines pieces that I don't know what they're called or don't know where a cable connects to but I try to replicate a combination of pics. |
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Post by wisdonm on Jan 1, 2015 11:24:29 GMT -7
Sadly those stacks are enclosed in an aluminum box/plenum with a removable top. Some tops are ribbed, some say Rover, V-8, MG, or Triumph. My favorite are home made clear Lexan.
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