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February 2nd, 2007, 11:43 AM
#41
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Location: Leasburg, NC
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You can have it when they cut my dead body out of it with the jaws of life (translated as if I cant have it neither can YOU!)
February 3rd, 2007, 07:31 AM
#44
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Location: Palm Bay, FL
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Dave here, been around for almost a month now. I have one Oldsmobile, a 1969 Cutlass four door hard top. It was purchased by my father-in-law in 1971; he was the second owner, and I have all his maintenance/repair records for all those years. I 'inherited' it after I married his daughter. The car wasn't the only reason I married her, and we're still married after almost 14 years and have one son. Currently, I am beginning the process of doing some major work to the car. I was just going to have rust repaired and get it painted, but it looks like it is turning into a frame-off. You know how it goes...
Dave
Dave
February 3rd, 2007, 11:57 AM
#45
Tom Servo's Stunt Double
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 889
Dave,
I've seen you around...glad you're here. I started my paint project in January...................2006!
And I can't remember what I had for dinner last night.
(Private joke)
C.J.
I've seen you around...glad you're here. I started my paint project in January...................2006!
And I can't remember what I had for dinner last night.
(Private joke)C.J.
February 4th, 2007, 08:12 PM
#49
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Introducing.... ta dah!, 71holidaycutlass!!
Hello,
My name is David, I am 30 years young, I live in Arizona, I work with heavy equipment, and I am a proud owner of a 1971 cutlass holiday coupe (surprised?) with a rocket 350.
My brother and law got me interested in Cutlass's back in '01 when he bought a Cutlass "S" vert with a 455, 4bbl, posi 3.08. I loved the way Olds combined luxury with their muscle cars of the 60's and 70's. Olds Cutlass's are still rather plentiful and can be had for much less than other muscle cars such as the chevelle's, stangs, chargers, and impalas. I haven't really worked on a vehicle or project in about 4 years and most of the cars I've worked on in the past consist mostly of old school t-birds, stangs, and full size, Big Block Chevy/Gm trucks. So I figure I needed a new project....
And the story goes...
How and why i aquired my 71 cutlass...
April 2006; I injured my foot playing rugby. Doctors told me to ice it, go to physical therapy, and perscribed pain killers. i tried to play after but i couldn't plant all my wieght on my foot so my rugby ambitions were over. 10 months later, the swelling never completely went away and then the skin was begining to discolor. I underwent surgery to remove what was beleived to be a torn blood vessel of the blood clot in my foot cause by that old rugby injury. After surgery it turns out that it wasn't a clot but instead a tumor. I was diagnost with a rare form of cancer called clear cell sarcoma. There has only been about 75 cases in the past 30 years so information is scarce. I am going to have part or all of my foot amputated along with part of my lower leg but that still doesn't gaurantee I'll survive. This cancer has a high reoccurance rate (eventhough there is only 75 cases). So, as a self perscribed therapy i purchased my 71 cutlass and hope I'm able to finish it.
I've only posted a few times but so far everyone on this forum has been a huge help and i appreciate everyones adive, answers and information for my questions. Im new to Oldsmobiles and have a new found appreciation for them because of there more luxurious offerings. Loud, rough idling, deafening muscle I've driven in the past were loads of fun but I need something a lil more toned down.....
thanks again....
My name is David, I am 30 years young, I live in Arizona, I work with heavy equipment, and I am a proud owner of a 1971 cutlass holiday coupe (surprised?) with a rocket 350.
My brother and law got me interested in Cutlass's back in '01 when he bought a Cutlass "S" vert with a 455, 4bbl, posi 3.08. I loved the way Olds combined luxury with their muscle cars of the 60's and 70's. Olds Cutlass's are still rather plentiful and can be had for much less than other muscle cars such as the chevelle's, stangs, chargers, and impalas. I haven't really worked on a vehicle or project in about 4 years and most of the cars I've worked on in the past consist mostly of old school t-birds, stangs, and full size, Big Block Chevy/Gm trucks. So I figure I needed a new project....
And the story goes...
How and why i aquired my 71 cutlass...
April 2006; I injured my foot playing rugby. Doctors told me to ice it, go to physical therapy, and perscribed pain killers. i tried to play after but i couldn't plant all my wieght on my foot so my rugby ambitions were over. 10 months later, the swelling never completely went away and then the skin was begining to discolor. I underwent surgery to remove what was beleived to be a torn blood vessel of the blood clot in my foot cause by that old rugby injury. After surgery it turns out that it wasn't a clot but instead a tumor. I was diagnost with a rare form of cancer called clear cell sarcoma. There has only been about 75 cases in the past 30 years so information is scarce. I am going to have part or all of my foot amputated along with part of my lower leg but that still doesn't gaurantee I'll survive. This cancer has a high reoccurance rate (eventhough there is only 75 cases). So, as a self perscribed therapy i purchased my 71 cutlass and hope I'm able to finish it.
I've only posted a few times but so far everyone on this forum has been a huge help and i appreciate everyones adive, answers and information for my questions. Im new to Oldsmobiles and have a new found appreciation for them because of there more luxurious offerings. Loud, rough idling, deafening muscle I've driven in the past were loads of fun but I need something a lil more toned down.....
thanks again....
February 4th, 2007, 08:35 PM
#50
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 5
'72 Cutlass Supreme convert.
Hi,
I've just started thinking and posting on this forum.
Am the original owner of a '72 Cutlass Supreme convert. I drove it until about 1996 when the bottom rusted out and my husband said "junk it". I couldn't and won't. It was originally yellow with black interior and white top. It has front buckets with a center compartment.
I had started it last in 2005. It's freezing here in NH now so I will wait for a warmer day and get a battery to check if it will start again.
I think it's a 442. Any advise is welcome. ... accept I will not get rid of it!
Thanks all,
Jane
I've just started thinking and posting on this forum.
Am the original owner of a '72 Cutlass Supreme convert. I drove it until about 1996 when the bottom rusted out and my husband said "junk it". I couldn't and won't. It was originally yellow with black interior and white top. It has front buckets with a center compartment.
I had started it last in 2005. It's freezing here in NH now so I will wait for a warmer day and get a battery to check if it will start again.
I think it's a 442. Any advise is welcome. ... accept I will not get rid of it!
Thanks all,
Jane
February 4th, 2007, 08:38 PM
#51
Tom Servo's Stunt Double
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 889
Welcome, David.
Sorry to hear of your problems, but you're right that an old car can be great mental therapy...or drive you right over the edge! 
There's a lot of knowledge on this board and we're here to help one another.
You didn't say where you are in Arizona, but you might want to check out and join the Oldsmobile Club of America and the Arizona chapter.
Oldsmobile Club of Arizona
P.O. Box 15692
Scottsdale, AZ 85257-5692
email: Info@azoldsclub.com
C.J.
Sorry to hear of your problems, but you're right that an old car can be great mental therapy...or drive you right over the edge!
There's a lot of knowledge on this board and we're here to help one another.
You didn't say where you are in Arizona, but you might want to check out and join the Oldsmobile Club of America and the Arizona chapter.
Oldsmobile Club of Arizona
P.O. Box 15692
Scottsdale, AZ 85257-5692
email: Info@azoldsclub.com
C.J.
February 5th, 2007, 05:42 AM
#52
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Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Rural Waxahachie Texas
Posts: 10,053
Jane, welcome to classicolds! Good to hear that you are keeping the car. If you have rust problems on the floorpans and lower panels they can be repaired. Don't be shy to post questions, we will help as much as we can.
February 6th, 2007, 02:58 PM
#55
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2
Hi, my name is Ryan and I have been forum stalking for a few weeks. I have a 78 Holiday 88 that has been in the family since it was new. It was my first car, and of course it is still my favorite. I wish I had found his forum earlier.
February 7th, 2007, 11:36 AM
#57
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 3
Hello all,
I'm Jonathan, I'm 22 and have a 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme that my dad has had since he was 18.
I'm into modifying and restoring vehicles and I'm getting prepared to do what is needed to the 71 to get her back into shape.... Sadly, it's a lot of work
I learned everything I needed to know by customizing my 1988 S10 thats going to be getting an olds v8 swap once the cutlass is driveable
Looking very forward to putting my time in here asking, and answering questions alike
I'm Jonathan, I'm 22 and have a 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme that my dad has had since he was 18.
I'm into modifying and restoring vehicles and I'm getting prepared to do what is needed to the 71 to get her back into shape.... Sadly, it's a lot of work
I learned everything I needed to know by customizing my 1988 S10 thats going to be getting an olds v8 swap once the cutlass is driveable
Looking very forward to putting my time in here asking, and answering questions alike
February 8th, 2007, 09:25 AM
#61
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Posts: 22
Well I own a 92 Cutlass Convertible (black) that is currently in complete restoration stages. New fenders, hood, bumper and doors. Body work is going to be done all by myself. Thinking of a 3.8 swap of the 3.1, but its a lot of work with the sensors and all. Other than that I live in Ontario Canada and am an avid Olds enthusiast ... GM ...bring it back!!!
February 11th, 2007, 06:35 PM
#65
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Posts: 77
well im a little late on intro's i guess my name is Robert im 19 i own a 1965 oldsmobile starfire which i love its one of the best cars i for one think that olds built..... its got a numbers matching 425 w/ dual rear ext exaust thats comes out of paneling ( if youve never seen a 65 ) slight rust but i hope to own day restore it...... i just graduated high school and im not sure what future career i want..... although i didnt mentuion i live in fremont county Colorado which if u do not know where that is your very lucky .... the one county known in the midwest with around 13 federal pins in the county alone which is like a crazy citizen to prison ratio which means most people hear are guards which i do not wanna be...... anyways back to olds....lol ive always been interested in muscle cars of all brands ..... never really nkew anything about olds till i purchased my 65 and since then have been learning info about all types..... if anyone lives in colorado and would like to cruise one of these days or maybe trade pics email is tech9twista@yahoo.com thanx for looking and for everyone who runs this site it has alot of hard to find info for all enthusiasts... thanx again and have a good day..... lol i forgot to put i live right near FORT CARSON army base which is world renound 4 consrutction...... so please god no more terrorist attacks ...... god bless to all those that have served and those that have given everything .........Robert
February 13th, 2007, 05:09 PM
#68
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'72 Cutlass Supreme convert.
HI everyone,
Hi to Tracy who was pushed into selling her Cutlass. Good luck getting another.
I thought I had a 1972 Cutlass Supreme convertible with a 350 4 barrel.
My car is in an unheated garage and has not been started for about 2 yrs.
My best friend says she is sure it is a 442. How can I find out for sure? I have no original paperwork.
Thanks to Texasred (C. J.) I have a set of '72 books. Will these books work for any Cutlass?
How much do you all think it will cost to restore my beauty? I drove it until about 1995 when it would not pass inspection. It started up great in 2004.
My plan:
1. I will put a new battery in it and whatever else it needs to try to start it. I need to have the engine removed and try to get my husband to overhaul the engine in the garage or take it to a garage to have it overhauled.
2. I will have it trucked to a man 50 miles south of us that will replace the floor panels, take it down to the metal and paint an original color. I have a '72 Olds color chart.
He will also install the bumpers that I get from the Bumper Chrome Company. I understand that they will give me a little money for the cores. I don't know what they will cost.
3. I then will have it trucked home and have the engine installed or take the overhauled engine down to the newly painted frame to have it placed in the Cutlass. The man who paints it may also be able to overhaul the engine. The man will give me a passed inspection form that I will take to get it registered and new license plates. Are their any special plates or registration that I should get?
4. Next I will drive it to a local man who will rehab the carpets and upholstery. It has bucket seats with a center compartment.
5. Lastly I will take it to another local man to have a new top installed.
I would appreciate price ranges for each step. Also have I left anything out?
Thanks for you time reviewing my plan.
I hope that I can follow through with this plan. I plan to drive it in good weather only and driving it for weddings and graduations for friends of mine. I'd also drive it in parades for volunteer organizations.
God bless,
Jane
Hi to Tracy who was pushed into selling her Cutlass. Good luck getting another.
I thought I had a 1972 Cutlass Supreme convertible with a 350 4 barrel.
My car is in an unheated garage and has not been started for about 2 yrs.
My best friend says she is sure it is a 442. How can I find out for sure? I have no original paperwork.
Thanks to Texasred (C. J.) I have a set of '72 books. Will these books work for any Cutlass?
How much do you all think it will cost to restore my beauty? I drove it until about 1995 when it would not pass inspection. It started up great in 2004.
My plan:
1. I will put a new battery in it and whatever else it needs to try to start it. I need to have the engine removed and try to get my husband to overhaul the engine in the garage or take it to a garage to have it overhauled.
2. I will have it trucked to a man 50 miles south of us that will replace the floor panels, take it down to the metal and paint an original color. I have a '72 Olds color chart.
He will also install the bumpers that I get from the Bumper Chrome Company. I understand that they will give me a little money for the cores. I don't know what they will cost.
3. I then will have it trucked home and have the engine installed or take the overhauled engine down to the newly painted frame to have it placed in the Cutlass. The man who paints it may also be able to overhaul the engine. The man will give me a passed inspection form that I will take to get it registered and new license plates. Are their any special plates or registration that I should get?
4. Next I will drive it to a local man who will rehab the carpets and upholstery. It has bucket seats with a center compartment.
5. Lastly I will take it to another local man to have a new top installed.
I would appreciate price ranges for each step. Also have I left anything out?
Thanks for you time reviewing my plan.
I hope that I can follow through with this plan. I plan to drive it in good weather only and driving it for weddings and graduations for friends of mine. I'd also drive it in parades for volunteer organizations.
God bless,
Jane
February 15th, 2007, 06:51 PM
#69
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 73
dyscookn
Hello
My name is Dan, age 54 from S.C. Military S.C.N.G. 1972-1978,driver/gunner155 S.P. Howitzer. 1972-Present Chemical lab tech.
Car stuff: Dad ran own body shop 1940's-1960's.Looked over his shoulder a lot! (Never could learn to weld but can lead.)
Previous auto restorations:1930 A Model,1950 Merc.,1966 Nova S.S.,1965 Mustang 2+2.
Now have a 1975 Delta 88 Royale Conv.- Ebay car - 90000mi.- from estate sale(?) - sat up for A Lon----g time! Will post ?'s in other threads.
Oldsmobile best buys so far: 1975 Shop Manual and Conv.top manual (came with the car),Fisher Body Manual($12. Amazon),Parts#Manual on cd ($10. Ebay)
Thanks in advance,
dy
My name is Dan, age 54 from S.C. Military S.C.N.G. 1972-1978,driver/gunner155 S.P. Howitzer. 1972-Present Chemical lab tech.
Car stuff: Dad ran own body shop 1940's-1960's.Looked over his shoulder a lot! (Never could learn to weld but can lead.)
Previous auto restorations:1930 A Model,1950 Merc.,1966 Nova S.S.,1965 Mustang 2+2.
Now have a 1975 Delta 88 Royale Conv.- Ebay car - 90000mi.- from estate sale(?) - sat up for A Lon----g time! Will post ?'s in other threads.
Oldsmobile best buys so far: 1975 Shop Manual and Conv.top manual (came with the car),Fisher Body Manual($12. Amazon),Parts#Manual on cd ($10. Ebay)
Thanks in advance,
dy
February 16th, 2007, 04:51 AM
#70
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Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Rural Waxahachie Texas
Posts: 10,053
Welcome to out site Dan!
Those documents were some good buys, I have seen those parts # manuals on CD before but never bought one, any good? Lookinf forward to pics.
Those documents were some good buys, I have seen those parts # manuals on CD before but never bought one, any good? Lookinf forward to pics.
February 17th, 2007, 05:39 AM
#71
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1
Hello,
another San Antone resident here. Have a 72 Supreme Convertible 350/350. Has about 160k but overall in pretty good shape. Met Dan S and others at the Autorama recently and need to get to the next South Texas Club meeting. Real nice guys!
I really am excited about getting this car built as is my dad. He gets a thrill out of restoring it long distance as he lives in Houston and health is not great. His last project was his 63 Stude Avanti that he did a ground up in 87 and won midwest national champion in Current Restored class in 89 believe.
Basic mechanical knowledge at best so I really hope to pick your brains and look forward to meeting some of you guys at the next meeting in March.
Miller
another San Antone resident here. Have a 72 Supreme Convertible 350/350. Has about 160k but overall in pretty good shape. Met Dan S and others at the Autorama recently and need to get to the next South Texas Club meeting. Real nice guys!
I really am excited about getting this car built as is my dad. He gets a thrill out of restoring it long distance as he lives in Houston and health is not great. His last project was his 63 Stude Avanti that he did a ground up in 87 and won midwest national champion in Current Restored class in 89 believe.
Basic mechanical knowledge at best so I really hope to pick your brains and look forward to meeting some of you guys at the next meeting in March.
Miller
February 28th, 2007, 02:25 PM
#74
2Blue 55
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 445
Hi guys, I guess i am a little late for introductions, but my name is robert howie and I own a 1955 oldsmobile s-88 4dr. I am in the process of restoring it and I am almost ready for paint. I live in nova scotia, Canada. I am the only oldsmobile freak in my school and everyone wants to modify a honda or toyota. I love my olds and wouldn't trade it for a closterfobiamobile like a toyota or a Nissan. I am enjoying classic oldsmobile and would like to say keep up the good work on the site to admin and moderators. everyone id friendly and full of information.
March 1st, 2007, 01:39 AM
#75
Tom Servo's Stunt Double
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 889
Robert,
Welcome! I've seen you around, but it's nice to finally "meet" you.
FWIW, the first car I remember my parents owning was a 1955 Olds. I don't remember if it was an 88 or 98, but even in the early 60s it was the only car on the block with automatic transmission, electric windows and air conditioning!
My dad sold it in 1968 (for $75 ) and got a 64 Pontiac Star Chief with a 389 and dual exhaust. It wasn't as comfortable as the Olds (which felt like you were riding on the living room couch) but it sure was a screamer! 
C.J.
Welcome! I've seen you around, but it's nice to finally "meet" you.
FWIW, the first car I remember my parents owning was a 1955 Olds. I don't remember if it was an 88 or 98, but even in the early 60s it was the only car on the block with automatic transmission, electric windows and air conditioning!
My dad sold it in 1968 (for $75
) and got a 64 Pontiac Star Chief with a 389 and dual exhaust. It wasn't as comfortable as the Olds (which felt like you were riding on the living room couch) but it sure was a screamer! C.J.
March 1st, 2007, 04:46 AM
#76
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Location: Rural Waxahachie Texas
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C.J.
Don't you mean you remember YOUR first Olds in highschool, a brand new '55 olds?
Just kidding, as others may not know, you aren't THAT old. Look who's talking .
Welcome to our site Robert. I think the '55 has one of the nicest body styles of the mid fifties, a real close second to the '58.
About the kids that like the foreign stuff. It's ok, me and my car buds don't look down on the ricers because hey, at least they like cars! When C.J. and I were kids, we were driving mom's left-over Chevy or Ford or Chrysler sedan (or Olds if we were lucky
) as our first car; and look at the kids now, they are driving mom's left over Toyota or Nissan or Honda sedan as their first car. So it is only natural to hop-up what ya got, right?
Anyway, glad to have you here and hope to hear from you more on the forums.
Don't you mean you remember YOUR first Olds in highschool, a brand new '55 olds?
Just kidding, as others may not know, you aren't THAT old. Look who's talking
.Welcome to our site Robert. I think the '55 has one of the nicest body styles of the mid fifties, a real close second to the '58.
About the kids that like the foreign stuff. It's ok, me and my car buds don't look down on the ricers because hey, at least they like cars! When C.J. and I were kids, we were driving mom's left-over Chevy or Ford or Chrysler sedan (or Olds if we were lucky
) as our first car; and look at the kids now, they are driving mom's left over Toyota or Nissan or Honda sedan as their first car. So it is only natural to hop-up what ya got, right?Anyway, glad to have you here and hope to hear from you more on the forums.
March 1st, 2007, 12:39 PM
#77
2Blue 55
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 445
Hi, thanks for all the great comments on my car, I didn't mean to down on the forign models, just saying I love my olds and wouldn't trade it for anything. It is great to see so many new mwmbers each day.
Thanks, Robert
Thanks, Robert
March 4th, 2007, 04:39 PM
#78
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 77
hows it going robert my name is also robert.... anyways out trying to fire up the 65 starfire today and wondering if anyone knows where i can find a complete 65 hydramatic transmission diagram ,,,, my 65 starfire's transmission wont go into gear , the guy i bought it from says theres a valve that needs to be messed with (check valve) and hes wont ever try to come fix it.... think hes a little jealous i have the car now and its my baby but i dont have the money to take it to a trans shop for full rebuild just wondering if anyone has any info thanx Robert...... will also post in trans just thought id say hi....
but i dont have the money to take it to a trans shop for full rebuild just wondering if anyone has any info thanx Robert...... will also post in trans just thought id say hi....
March 8th, 2007, 02:54 PM
#79
2Blue 55
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 445
hows it going robert my name is also robert.... anyways out trying to fire up the 65 starfire today and wondering if anyone knows where i can find a complete 65 hydramatic transmission diagram ,,,, my 65 starfire's transmission wont go into gear , the guy i bought it from says theres a valve that needs to be messed with (check valve) and hes wont ever try to come fix it.... think hes a little jealous i have the car now and its my baby but i dont have the money to take it to a trans shop for full rebuild just wondering if anyone has any info thanx Robert...... will also post in trans just thought id say hi....
but i dont have the money to take it to a trans shop for full rebuild just wondering if anyone has any info thanx Robert...... will also post in trans just thought id say hi....
March 8th, 2007, 03:05 PM
#80
2Blue 55
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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