1980 Olds Starfire Project, L33 5.3 litre

[bill1978v8]

After a long search for a Monza, I found a 1980 Oldsmobile Starfire. I want to thank Doug in AZ and Mario in CA for looking at it for me. It is getting picked up 4/18 or 4/19 and will be shipped from California to Pennsylvania. It is a 151 four cylinder with an auto transmission. It is an A/C car with power steering, power brakes, and a tilt wheel. According to Bryan McCreedy's website it is one of 8,237 made in 1980. My plans are to put an LS motor in it and keep the A/C, PS and PB. I'm going to upgrade the brakes and rearend to five lug and install a set of Olds SSII Rallye wheels. I'll detail everything here and update when I can.

Thanks,

Bill

[marco_1978_spyder]

Super cool. I'm glad someone who could do that car up right, saved it. It's awesome that it's not going to be the usual culprit, the Monza. Can't wait to see the progress.

[bill1978v8]

I bought an engine today, an 05 5.3 L33 complete with all accessories. I've seen two stories about the HP rating, 315 and 330 hp. I think it'll be enough either way. I'll get some pics when I pick it up.

Bill

[OldsStarfire]

Bill - I saw that car on Craigslist. I'm glad someone saved it. Let me know if you need any Starfire only parts. Jeff

[HI WINDING MONZA]

. and Mario in CA Bill

Mario is a member of a Cadillac forum that I'm a member of and I asked him to help out Bill since we don't have any members near there ( SF Bay area)...........and he used to own a Skyhawk a long time ago ( which I didn't know ).

Just car guys helping each other out....................

Doug in Az

[bill1978v8]

It is a 3D07 which makes it one of 2548 made in 1980. Still waiting...

[HI WINDING MONZA]

No car yet Bill? Taking a long time............................................................


Doug in Az

[bill1978v8]

Oh the delays... It was picked up yesterday at 11 am. It should be here in about a week but I would say 10-14 days. The L33 was delayed as well and should be ready for pick up next week. I can't wait to start this project. What should I call it? Rocket 80? I gotta read up on Oldsmobile's.

Bill

[HI WINDING MONZA]

What should I call it? Rocket 80?.

Bill

They still build Rockets? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MaUe3bpRRY

It will be ,if it hits 10's (akaTurbo 5.3)

Doug in Az

[HI WINDING MONZA]

[HI WINDING MONZA]

[bill1978v8]

That is the best commercial since the Ram Air firebird pulled up to the light and ate a Lambo. My goal for this project is a very streetable 10.50 car. Last one went 11.50's so I hope to do better but with a/c, ps, and pb.

Bill

[SunbirdMan]

Hey, you sure you bought the right car? Those goofballs are still trying to sell it. Its been listed on craigslist everyday for weeks. i was going to go up there and buy it until I saw this thread. Yep, listed again today.

[rocketride]

Hey, you sure you bought the right car? Those goofballs are still trying to sell it. Its been listed on craigslist everyday for weeks. i was going to go up there and buy it until I saw this thread. Yep, listed again today.

Here it is. Scam?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/ctd/2355000925.html

[bill1978v8]

I hope not! I had Mario in CA go and look at it. I know these guys are brokers that sold the car for an older guy. He called me and said all the paper work is being mailed to me. I should see all that tomorrow.

Bill