Olds Omega - bye bye leaf springs

[el-camino]

hi,
my wifes Olds Omega from 1977 have now a new suspension
i search a long time on the Net, but no parts to find for a good suspension upgrade.
so i ordered a 4link kit for a 1967-69 camaro from Heidts.
some modifications are reqired, but now its done

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-02-11_02.jpg

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-02-11_05.jpg

for the front end i bought a set Hotchkis lowering springs from a 1977 Trans Am and red Koni shocks and all bushings from Energy suspension.

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-03-20_03.jpg

the old V6 is gone and the brandnew engine is ready:wow:
http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2006-10-26_Motor_06.jpg

i replace the original heads with Vortec heads from GM performance parts and Fel-Pro head gaskets 0.015", GM performance parts intake, Comp Cams X-treme Cam XE274 and a Edelbrock performer carb 750cfm

the rest you can find on my homepage
http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/oldsmobile.html

[JamesJ]

I bet the wife loves you now

[almcbri]

looks great so far!

[Bandit Ls-1]

looks kool man, the rear came out great but more pics would be nice :cool:

[awr68]

Should be a fun cruiser!! Are you going to weld all the brackets to the frame or leave them bolt on?

[el-camino]

hi,
i weld just the upper bar on two point to the frame, all other parts bolt on the frame.
http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-02-11_01.jpg

here is a pic from the complete kit

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-01-12_01.jpg

[el-camino]

the story goes on:D
http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/DSCK0016.jpg

the first sunny roll-out:cool:
http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-07-01_02.jpg

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-07-01_09.jpg

today i install the TCI tranny and the next step is the exhaust system

[el-camino]

hi all,
some weeks later.......:yes:
the technical part its done.
engine and tranny works great, suspension and all other components installed.
time for detailing and finishing.
next job i color sanding and buffing:unibrow:
http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-08-18_04.jpg

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-08-18_05.jpg

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-08-18_09.jpg

[GHOSTDANCER]

:thumbsup: KOOL

[Bandit Ls-1]

that looks pretty badass, what color is that looks real nice.

[el-camino]

:thumbsup:
the suspension works great:bow:
here some pics, more pics you can find on
http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/oldsmobile.html

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-08-25_25.jpg

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-08-25_24.jpg

[el-camino]

yesterday and today: colorsanding and buffing....i hate this job...but the result is great:wow:
http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-08-30_05.jpg

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-08-30_03.jpg

[el-camino]

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-09-01_02.jpg

[el-camino]

it´s done
my wifes Olds omega is back.
the 4-door pro-tourer is ready:bow:
the suspension is a killer, a curvy wonder:wow:
the engine runs like hell
http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/1olds_boyd_rearside.jpg

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/1olds_boyd_side.jpg

[GHOSTDANCER]

Great job,looks good:thumbsup:

[rwhite692]

Great Job, The new wheels look right at home. Welcome to Lateral-G!

[el-camino]

thanks:D :lateral:

[el-camino]

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-10-14_01.jpg

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-10-14_03.jpg

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-10-14_06.jpg

http://www.chevy-elcamino.com/2007-10-14_05.jpg