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1964 Oldsmobile F-85 Build - The $3,500 Challenge

1964 Oldsmobile F85 Budget Performance Launching At The Track
At LACR, the Olds ran a rather... 
   
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1964 Oldsmobile F85 Budget Performance Launching At The Track
At LACR, the Olds ran a rather anemic 2.07 60-foot time on its way to an altitude-corrected 13.94 at 97.35-mph pass.
1964 Oldsmobile F85 Budget Performance Side
On the road, the Olds is fun... 
   
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1964 Oldsmobile F85 Budget Performance Side
On the road, the Olds is fun to drive, although way soft on the springs and shocks. Mileage sucks at around 11 mpg on the freeway even with tall rear tires. An overdrive TH200-4R would be an excellent move in the future.
Buildsheet
Description PN Source Price
'64 Olds F-85 Used   $450.00
Olds 88 w/455 and TH400 Used   200.00
Rebuild TH400 (friend) N/A   200.00
Converter,six-cylinder Used   50.00
Rings, bearings, gasket set   PAW 244.95
SSI cam 10334 PAW 49.95
Hydraulic lifter set PAW-951 PAW 49.95
Performer intake 2151 Used 50.00
Hedman headers 58150 Summit Racing 75.00
Radiator Used   25.00
Shifter, B&M Used   25.00
Coating for headers     100.00
Disc brakes CH24821 OPG 549.95
Wilwood prop valve 260-8419 Summit Racing
41.88
Dashpad   Just Dashes 500.00
Tires, ($30 frt., $70 rear) Used   100.00
Wheels ($50 frt., $100 rear) Used   150.00
Holley 750-cfm carb   eBay 53.01
Posi 8.2     455.00
Ratech install kit 309K Summit Racing 85.99
Gear lube, 2 quarts 90W     5.00
Seat covers, OPG     384.99
Carpet set, used used   20.00
Total     $3,865.67
Refund Checks
’73 Olds sold for scrap     $100.00
Tires from Olds     50.00
Front seat from Olds     50.00
Refund Subtotal     $200.00
Grand Total     $3,665.67

Camshaft Specs
Cam Dur.
Adv.
Dur.
@ 0.050
Lift
(inches)
Lobe
Sep.
SSI, Int. 280 214 0.472 112
Exh. 290 224 0.496  

Xtreme Performance Heat Coatings
Camarillo
CA

xtremeperformanceheatcoatings.co
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Moser Engineering
260.726.6689

moserengineering.com
Wilwood
4700 Calle Bolero
Camarillo
CA  93012
(805) 388-1188
Just Dashes
800/247-3274

justdashes.com
Ratech
Cincinnati
OH

ratechmfg.com
Jack Weimer Upholstery
Sun Valley
CA
Performance Automotive Warehouse
Chatsworth
Ca

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Flip's Tire Center
Van Nuys
CA

flipstires.com
Original Parts Group
17892 Gothard St
Huntington Beach
CA  92647
800/243-8355
Auburn Gear
260/925-3200

Auburngear.com/aftermarket/

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