"S71" Olds gets new wheels

[V8TV]

...well, not really, but soon!

We've been working with Gary at Steet Smart Classics to help him complete the development of their billet Super Stock II Olds wheel. It seems they are made with a really thick face to mimic the stamped steel Olds SSII wheels, so they're tricky to make - and expensive. However, we think we've got him convinced to move forward with the project.

Here's the final rendering with the new wheels and the redline tires - another "Hermance-terpiece"...

http://www.v8tv.net/V8TV_S71_new_wheels.jpg

All the videos of the build of this car and the blogs can be found on our site, www.v8tvshow.com. (http://www.v8tvshow.com)

[tones2SS]

THAT looks GOOD!!!!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[oldzzy]

looks awesome i would love to have those wheels! But they sure are expensive!

[Diognes56]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

David

[slownova]

how expensive? i sure would love to have a set...

[zbugger]

Very nice. I've always liked those wheels. I'd love to see what they look like "Super Sized".

[V8TV]

how expensive? i sure would love to have a set...

Not sure yet... they're not available today, but they're getting close. I'll keep you posted!

[ten1nchrubbers]

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[T Bell]

This car is like a trip back down memory lane. I hadn't seen the wheels on the blog yet but the pics make the bars funny looking to me. And I'm sure they will be atleast $500 a pop. Too rich for my blood.

[V8TV]

Here's an early 3D model of the SSII -

http://www.streetsmartclassics.com/products/ss2-3d/images/SS2_18x8%20blue.jpg

[Garage Dog 65]

Gorgeous !

[T Bell]

I love em! nuff said

[Leadfoot1]

VERY NICE!

One little thing maybe (and it may be only because its a drawing) but, the contour of the holes (in silver) look like they are a bit squared off compared to original chrome inserts, if the edges we're a bit bigger and rounded off maybe?

Like 'em anyway!

Lead

[V8TV]

We're beginning the bodywork on our 1971 Olds project, and we're trying to save all the original steel if possible. This time, we're patching the lower fenders, as these cars - all GM "A" bodies in general - seem to have rusty holes in their fender bottoms.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/468/43/

[mlomaka]

I'm OK with the holes on the rims, but I would reverse the rim so that the polished part would look more like the trim rings (smooth w/o the step changing diameter. this would put the raised part behind the painted center). Just my 2 cents. Looks like a great project. Please keep us posted.

[G-Body]

I had these on my 84 cutlass these olds ralleys for awhile they came on it orginally and i really liked the look of them although they were only 14"s " but they were clean " lol" Probablyone of the nicest ralley wheels built!

[V8TV]

Just a quick update from the shop... Kelle brings us up to speed on the chassis and the body moving from the Autotwirler to the body jig we built.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/469/1/

[Gr8t68]

The wheel looks great. I think you might be on to a new trend in the market. I'd like to see a Corvette Rally Wheel look a like in billet in the 18 to 20 inch range. Stockton Wheel and a couple of others will modify (widen) a steel wheel with custom offsets but your out of luck if you need an 18 to clear the brake calipers etc.

[V8TV]

Thoughts on disassembling the body on our 1971 Olds "S71" project. This time, it's spotweld seperation 101. We'll feature more on this topic when we begin the reassembly of this car using an HTP QuickSpot II spotwelder. This time, we take a look at some of the disassembled panels and see how they came apart.

Next video - sparks fly!

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/470/43/

[camcojb]

you've got great taste Kevin, that car will be beautiful.

Jody

[V8TV]

Thanks Jody, this one kinda designed itself... it's a good looking car all on its own. Just needed a shave and a haircut!

[camcojb]

Thanks Jody, this one kinda designed itself... it's a good looking car all on its own. Just needed a shave and a haircut!


I think you have a good eye for these cars Kevin.

Jody

[awr68]

Going to be great Kevin!! :thumbsup:

[V8TV]

The cutting tools came out as we began cuttin' up the Olds. This time, the rear wheel houses are removed as well as the outsides of the trunk floor. This is the ugly stuff!

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/471/43/

[V8TV]

Here's some crappy camera-phone shots of the "S71" Oldsmobile's frame after returning from the media blaster today... we were pleased to see the frame is in great shape, with the original stamped numbers clearly visible on the rear side rail. Soon, we'll be adding some supports and boxing this frame to give it some additional strength.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/472/43/

[COYBILT]

lookin good kev, I always seem to like what you guys are up to and building.\
I am looking forward to seeing this car come back from media blast.

I meant to say Hi to you at the OPG booth in vegas, but I was like a deer in the headlights when I saw you. I sorta froze up and you said hi with a sort of weird look on your face wondering who the hell I was. If this makes it any easier I was the young guy who won the dukes of hazzard dvd at the lateral G party.

[V8TV]

That was you? :_paranoid

Just kidding. SEMA is usually a pretty big blur, but I remember you from the Lat G party. Good to meet you in person!

We're looking forward to seeing this car blasted, painted, built, and DONE! OK, I'm getting ahead of myself...

Thanks for the kind words... we hope we can again build a car that looks like Ben's rendering.

Happy New Year!

[COYBILT]

I know You and Kelly can pull it off, and I hope it looks as good if not better then the Chevelle. I have faith I like what you guys put together.
I just hope I can join you at SEMA next year with the goat.

On that dukes of hazzard DVD, it is funny that I won that.then you guys called me up while I was telling everyone at my table how I used to have a dodge dakota that was painted "AMC big bad orange" and had 01's on the doors. It had the DIXIE horn too!! damn I miss that truck, we used to jump the hell out of that thing. As my dad said "you drove that truck till the wheels went square" LMAO

[V8TV]

Glad the DVD went to the right person! Someone was trying to fix the drawing to put it in Lillard's hands, but it seems to have turned out after all.

Thanks again for the vote of confidence.. we have added some resources to be able to do more... a new paint / body tech, some new toys (tools, I mean), and some new approaches to project management. The Olds is bound for the YearOne event, so the deadline is tighter than SEMA, and we're starting another killer project possibly for Power Tour... it's going to be a busy year!

[V8TV]

S71 Update: Tonight, the guys were busy cleaning up the original chassis, grinding sloppy factory welds, adding new welds where needed, and planning for the addition of new steel to strengthen the frame.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/479/43/

[V8TV]

We finished the initial chassis boxing and shot the chassis last night. Back to black!

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/483/43/

[V8TV]

The follow up to the spot welding blog... here's some techniques on plug welding and using a commercially available electrical resistance spot welder on restoration projects.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/487/79/

[3kidsnotime]

We finished the initial chassis boxing and shot the chassis last night. Back to black!

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/483/43/
Looks good seems familiar...... good looking project so far I'm sure it will be nice, Cant wait to see it done!!

[V8TV]

We're looking forward to that day as well! Thanks!
- KO

[V8TV]

Here's the trunk floor, wheel house, and rear tail panel install on the S71 Olds. The sheetmetal work is nearly finished, as all we have left is the quarter panel repairs and the upper dash repair, and those are coming soon!

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/490/43/

http://www.v8tvshow.com/images/stories/videos/71Olds/S71TrunkFloorInstallLead.png

[V8TV]

We finally tackled the quarter panels on the "S71" Olds project. We were a little hesitant on this one, as the original panels were very nice save for some rusty edges, so we elected to just replace the edges with some quarter skins.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/496/43/

[V8TV]

The dashboards all seem to rust on GM "A" bodies, and the "S71" Olds was no different. We elected to replace the rusty dash with a piece taken from a rust-free parts car.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/499/43/

[V8TV]

The S71's body came back from the media blaster, and it only revealed a couple small surprises, namely a couple small holes in the floor. You can see the difference between plastic media blasting and glass bead here, as both were used on this car.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/536/43/

[rallye455]

Any update on the wheels?

[V8TV]

We're still working on the wheels. I'll post updates when we make some progress. How's that for a vague answer? :rolleyes:

Project update: The S71 Olds gets a bath in PPG DP series primers... DP90 in black for the bottom, and soon DP60 in blue for the interior and exterior before filler work begins.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/540/43/

[slownova]

im sad all this hope about wheels and not a single word about them yet :mad:

[HectorM52]

Cool project - I had a '76 Salon and I know about all the rust!!

[V8TV]

Just finished seam sealing the underbody on the S71.

http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/543/43/

[V8TV]

The S71 chassis got tuned up with new suspension parts from Global West and Baer. The Negative Roll system is designed to keep the tires planted in the turns and provide smooth, flat cornering. It's going to be a fun car to drive!

Front Suspension Install:

http://www.v8tvshow.com/forum/index.php/topic,25.msg1200.html#msg1200

[V8TV]

Building the dash on the S71 project:

Part 1: http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/704/1/

http://v8tvshow.com/images/stories/71_Oldsmobile/S71_11.08.08u/S71_11.29.08s_005.jpg

Part 2: http://v8tvshow.com/content/view/705/1/

http://v8tvshow.com/images/stories/71_Oldsmobile/S71_12.02.08u/S71_12.02.08s_051.jpg

More to come!