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gearheads78

08-25-2007, 06:48 PM

Mine is in the sig. 100% bone stock with a temporary set of wheels for now. Those are 18 x 7 and 18 x 8. I hope to do 8/9.5's later. I have been collecting parts all year so far I have scraped up.
455 core to rebuild
Edelbrock heads
factory 4speed console
C6 brakes
Kore mounting brackets
Eibach springs
Lee Box
black bilsteins
sc&c stage II +

I'm broke already and no end in site :pat:

ProTouring442

08-26-2007, 02:06 AM

ProTouring442

08-26-2007, 02:08 AM

Mine isn't done yet, but here is the last pic I have online.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/07/7163075-1.jpg

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

vintageracer

08-26-2007, 08:28 AM

ProTouring442

08-26-2007, 12:38 PM

This is my second latest purchase. I just bought the car from the original owner here in Nashville Tn. Completely original car down to the paint. Runs and drives pretty good!

Original 400, A/C, automatic, steering, buckets, console, 12 bolt, sway bars and a real red/red car!

Nice project! Very complete to boot! What are your plans? Ever see the Oldsmobile "Apollo" show car? It was very red, with the brightest red & black interior you ever saw!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

ProTouring442

08-26-2007, 12:43 PM

Ah, I found it! Here is the Oldsmobile Apollo show car:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

gearheads78

08-26-2007, 07:46 PM

Guess I should have said let's see some red Olds pics LOL
Keep them coming

SicMonte

08-26-2007, 09:15 PM

Mine isn't done yet, but here is the last pic I have online.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/07/7163075-1.jpg

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

i have seen this car up close and personal. Pics do not do this car justice...it is awesome!!!

NOPANTS-68

08-27-2007, 09:48 AM

man look at all the drop tops!

Here's my dad's. Just put in a new 455 last weekend. 17 in Vintage Wheel Works wheels, GW uppers and lowers / sway bars, getting it ready for A/C. We lowered the rear 2 inches since this photo.

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B's72

08-27-2007, 01:24 PM

This is my money pit!!!

el-camino

08-27-2007, 01:41 PM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/20070825_25-1.jpg

my wifes 1977 Olds Omega Brougham with original Floor shifter:ssst:
8x17 wire wheels
front 4" lower and rear 3"
front hotchkis springs with koni shocks, and rear HEIDT´s 4-link kit with coil overs.
modified 330hp crate engine with some goodies and TH350 street-fighter TCI
Recaro sport seats and so on.
complete frame off finished in 3 weeks:razz:

ProTouring442

08-27-2007, 03:11 PM

i have seen this car up close and personal. Pics do not do this car justice...it is awesome!!!

Thanks! Dang, we need a blushing smiley!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

Mr Nick

08-27-2007, 04:30 PM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Built 350 OLDS Engine
200-4R
UMI Rear Suspenion
Global West Front Suspenion
12" 1LE Brakes
Work in progress...

68cutlass

08-28-2007, 10:53 PM

Here's my '68 before I started tearing it apart and restoring/updating it.

-Mark

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/scan00052-1.jpg

gearheads78

01-06-2009, 07:35 AM

Bringing back to the top. I see lots new Olds owners around here now.

Don't be shy...lets see em' projects or finished

wiedemab

01-06-2009, 08:22 AM

Here is my '62 F-85 Vert. It's just in storage right now, but I have big dreams for it some day. I'm thinking a Northstar engine w/ Aurora cam covers - Keep it Olds! Art Morrison Max G Chassis and on and on .......

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/F851-1.jpg

Here is a Carter Hickman rendering of a '61, but it's not a vert. I would be shooting for a similar look for mine.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

icebird84

01-06-2009, 09:29 AM

humm my first car was olds Omega 1980 may he RIP
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/Scan10013-1.jpg
not v8 he had a broked v6 so at the end 4l 2.5 :doh:

helmet

01-07-2009, 08:06 AM

It's been a long time since I posted here, but here goes:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

The Stickman

01-07-2009, 10:33 AM

Here are our two.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/12/100_0745-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/100_0964-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/12/100_2084fi-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/100_0450-1.jpg

jackfrost

01-07-2009, 11:04 AM

here's mine :smoke:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

mongoose

01-07-2009, 12:41 PM

threw this one away for a monte...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/08/IMG_0024copy-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/04/IMG_0009copy-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

oestek

01-07-2009, 02:44 PM

Here's ours...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/71OldsHeaderPic-1.jpg

http://v8tvshow.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=27&Itemid=79

724tim

01-07-2009, 03:02 PM

1971 olds
17 x 8 & 17 x 10 Boyd Coddington Smoothie 2 wheels
Eibach lowering springs

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/nx9a0y-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/2v2h2qf-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/2gv9655-1.jpg

oestek

01-07-2009, 03:18 PM

Nice!

Turbo Rob

01-07-2009, 05:14 PM

It's been a long time since I posted here, but here goes:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Looks like that picture is from the King Cruise in Muiden, klopt?

Turbo Rob

01-07-2009, 05:16 PM

threw this one away for a monte...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/08/IMG_0024copy-1.jpg

I was thinking about those rims - what's the specs and backspacing on them?

mongoose

01-07-2009, 06:22 PM

17x8 4.5" bs... they're good.. but ****ing heavy... backs rubbed a tiny bit... but i was running a 275/40 on it... but a 1/8" or so spacer would fix it.

Turbo Rob

01-07-2009, 06:47 PM

17x8 4.5" bs... they're good.. but ****ing heavy... backs rubbed a tiny bit... but i was running a 275/40 on it... but a 1/8" or so spacer would fix it.

Thanks! I have heard they are heavy.

ed1le

01-08-2009, 04:57 AM

ProTouring442

01-08-2009, 06:42 AM

You never should have parked it in that part of town! :eek:

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

here's mine :smoke:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

1360

01-08-2009, 07:37 AM

threw this one away for a monte...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/08/IMG_0024copy-1.jpg

that's the look I want for my F-85.....nice car!

724tim

01-08-2009, 03:11 PM

Nice!
Thanks

724tim

01-08-2009, 03:12 PM

Beautiful!
Thanks

ProTouring442

01-09-2009, 03:55 AM

1971 olds
17 x 8 & 17 x 10 Boyd Coddington Smoothie 2 wheels
Eibach lowering springs

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/2gv9655-1.jpg

Nice!!!!

Hey, I see your in PA. Well, now that yours is done, drive it down to Frederick, MD and help me finish mine!! :fingersx:

OK, probably not, eh? Can't blame me for tryin' though!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

The Stickman

01-09-2009, 09:16 AM

helmet

01-09-2009, 11:44 AM

Looks like that picture is from the King Cruise in Muiden, klopt?

Ja, dat klopt helemaal.:) One of the, if not the best meeting in Holland.

724Tim, your car looks excellent! Great two-tone paintjob!:twothumbs

gearheads78

01-09-2009, 12:20 PM

Great looking car. Are you planning on going to the all Olds show this year that's down by you?

If he does he should not open the hood. Some of those Olds is the only way guys get thier feathers ruffled if the motor was not built by the doctor himself. I say its a sweet car no matter what motor is in it.:)

Turbo Rob

01-09-2009, 01:33 PM

Ja, dat klopt helemaal.:) One of the, if not the best meeting in Holland.

724Tim, your car looks excellent! Great two-tone paintjob!:twothumbs

I think I like the Cruise-Brothers in Den Haag the best, followed by the King Cruise.

724tim

01-09-2009, 02:35 PM

Nice!!!!

Hey, I see your in PA. Well, now that yours is done, drive it down to Frederick, MD and help me finish mine!! :fingersx:

OK, probably not, eh? Can't blame me for tryin' though!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

I have a brother that lives in Frederick, MD and a friend that lives in Shrewsbury, PA so you never know I may in down.

724tim

01-09-2009, 02:39 PM

Great looking car. Are you planning on going to the all Olds show this year that's down by you?

I will be there but you can't show your car unless you join the olds club of america and the local olds chapter of PA.
I only live about 20 minutes from the show.

http://www.oldsclub.org/NationalMeets/OCA_Nats2009/nats09_info.htm

http://www.alleghenyrockets.org/nationals.cfm

724tim

01-09-2009, 02:48 PM

If he does he should not open the hood. Some of those Olds is the only way guys get thier feathers ruffled if the motor was not built by the doctor himself. I say its a sweet car no matter what motor is in it.:)

I went last year for the local event and thats all anybody was talking about why I took out the original motor I can only imagine what it would be like at a national meet.

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The Stickman

01-09-2009, 03:59 PM

If he does he should not open the hood. Some of those Olds is the only way guys get thier feathers ruffled if the motor was not built by the doctor himself. I say its a sweet car no matter what motor is in it.:)

So I have noticed. Alot also are that way when it comes down to any of the car. They feel if it was good enough for Oldsmobile it should be good enough for you. But I know I will be there. And there are alot of Olds people here. Maybe if we get enough it will be harder to look down on us.

724tim

01-09-2009, 05:47 PM

So I have noticed. Alot also are that way when it comes down to any of the car. They feel if it was good enough for Oldsmobile it should be good enough for you. But I know I will be there. And there are alot of Olds people here. Maybe if we get enough it will be harder to look down on us.

I'll be there look for me

ProTouring442

01-10-2009, 04:19 PM

I have a brother that lives in Frederick, MD and a friend that lives in Shrewsbury, PA so you never know I may in down.

Great! Come on down!!! I've got to see that car in person, it rocks!

Here's mine, see it needs help!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

gearheads78

01-10-2009, 07:20 PM

Roger M

01-10-2009, 08:00 PM

Since I started this thread I guess I better share too.

A few days after arriving in Texas

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I few months later with tempory wheels and trimmed factory springs

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A few months later

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And today

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Nice looking Cutlass, Richard! Looked to be in pretty good shape when you started with it. I'm curious, are you going to put the factory side trim back on? I think it looks good on there, but maybe it wont flow with the car when you are finished? Anyhow, Sweet ride you have...outside the box:twothumbs

gearheads78

01-10-2009, 08:37 PM

Nice looking Cutlass, Richard! Looked to be in pretty good shape when you started with it. I'm curious, are you going to put the factory side trim back on? I think it looks good on there, but maybe it wont flow with the car when you are finished? Anyhow, Sweet ride you have...outside the box:twothumbs

Body and and all trim will be restored to better than original. I just pulled it all off to color sand and buff the original paint.

It was a really nice car to start with. 67K mile untouched original paint and interior. No rust either and was kept in a heated garage in PA its whole life.

71OLDS

01-11-2009, 01:58 AM

some old pics and a few new ones

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/4hBJoVY-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/mHTHvYI-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/dsn1vMF-1.jpg

71OLDS

01-11-2009, 02:01 AM

a few more:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/qapvflp-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/tCctEJK-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/JGhl9d5-1.jpg

71OLDS

01-11-2009, 02:03 AM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/d9Ikccq-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/DVuCzR2-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/owUuX0K-1.jpg

BA.

01-11-2009, 12:26 PM

Great looking car Joe L.

mr.regal

01-11-2009, 06:36 PM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/Picture040-1.jpg

picture of my friends with my pro stars on.

mr.regal

01-11-2009, 06:38 PM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/Picture043-1.jpg

Throttle

01-11-2009, 06:52 PM

I had this 1970 442 His/Her Shifter TH400 given to me by a lady and I was going to build it and have it and my 70 Chevelle Ls6 .. We ended up selling it because we have to many projects..

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/2346971370_e0ab292307_b-1.jpg

rockytopper

01-13-2009, 02:28 PM

They will really get pissed when they look under the hood of this one. I couldn't even join ROP they wouldn't let me in.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/12/pta-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/12/ptb-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/10/cd1-1.jpg

jackfrost

01-14-2009, 01:44 PM

a few more:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/rightside1-1.jpg

I love that car, Joe... exactly how a vert should look, in my opinion. :1st:

71OLDS

01-14-2009, 02:40 PM

Thanks BA & Jackfrost for the comments!

-Joe

ProTouring442

01-14-2009, 02:43 PM

They will really get pissed when they look under the hood of this one. I couldn't even join ROP they wouldn't let me in.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/10/cd1-1.jpg

Maybe they wouldn't let you in because the rocket on your engine cover is upside down? :)

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

Reckn8

01-14-2009, 03:19 PM

Hey Rockytopper, did you put the T-56 behind the LS-1?

rockytopper

01-15-2009, 06:09 AM

Mine has the 4l60e auto. I would have loved to have the 6 speed but my car was a 2 speed auto on the column. I took the easy way out. I hooked the 4l60e to the column works like a charm. I have a floor shift steering column tube if you are converting a column to a floor shift. I once thought I might convert mine but now want be. I'll let it go cheap if you need one.

Cutls67

01-15-2009, 07:16 AM

I thought I would post a pic of mine and a couple of my friends. One from my local area and one from Maryland.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/DSCF0818-1.jpg

But here is my baby. I am currently selling the complete suspension on it now to upgrade it all. Also have the whole thing tore apart to restore.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/DSCF0922-1.jpg

Stephan

Mr Nick

01-16-2009, 04:51 AM

Looks great! I really like the Hopsters on there.

Cutls67

01-16-2009, 07:01 AM

Looks great! I really like the Hopsters on there.

Thanks not alot of people had them when I bought them. I like them alot and want to get the spokes painted a dark metallic grey.

Stephan

clay johnson

01-16-2009, 07:33 AM

My '65 Jetstar 88. Parents bought it new in 65, so I guess that makes it a one owner :-)

<a href="http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/jetstar88/?action=view&current=jetstar_roller_coaster.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/jetstar88/jetstar_roller_coaster.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/jetstar88/?action=view&current=warehouse_small.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/jetstar88/warehouse_small.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/jetstar88/?action=view&current=jetstar_airport.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/jetstar88/jetstar_airport.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/jetstar88/?action=view&current=interior_under_bridge2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/jetstar88/interior_under_bridge2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/jetstar88/?action=view&current=trunk2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/jetstar88/trunk2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/jetstar88/?action=view&current=engine2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/jetstar88/engine2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

rockytopper

01-16-2009, 07:45 AM

Clay that is one fine ride you got there. Thanks for sharing

Roger M

01-16-2009, 08:25 AM

^^ X2 That Jetstar is beautiful. Nailed the stance on that one. Nice work.:twothumbs

clay johnson

01-16-2009, 08:35 AM

Thanks guys. Getting the stance right was pretty simple....I put Air Ride on it as well as the 18s and 20s.... thats it!

BigBlockOlds

01-16-2009, 09:13 AM

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Jetstar! I know what my next project will be!

Clay, what color is the paint on it? Looks like a dark blue? I've been looking for something similar for my '87.

Thanks,

clay johnson

01-16-2009, 09:47 AM

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Jetstar! I know what my next project will be!

Clay, what color is the paint on it? Looks like a dark blue? I've been looking for something similar for my '87.

Thanks,

It's BMW Orient Blue Metallic #317. I dont think they have that on '09 Bimmers, but up to about '07. It would be good to see the color in person. It's a really neat color, and at times, looks like it has a tad of purple in it. At night, it looks black.

jackfrost

01-16-2009, 11:27 AM

My '65 Jetstar 88. Parents bought it new in 65, so I guess that makes it a one owner :-)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/jetstar_roller_coaster-1.jpg (http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i138/jetstar88/?action=view&current=jetstar_roller_coaster.jpg)

oh my god, i want one. :drool:

did they make convertibles?

gearheads78

01-16-2009, 11:36 AM

About time this thread took off. The Pontiac thread has been killing us. :enguard:

Nice Jetstar Clay :yum:

clay johnson

01-16-2009, 12:25 PM

oh my god, i want one. :drool:

did they make convertibles?

Yes they did, but personally I don't like them as much as the Holiday Coupe, (Olds nomenclature)

oestek

01-16-2009, 01:17 PM

Great car Clay!

TheRev

01-17-2009, 11:20 AM

threw this one away for a monte...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/08/IMG_0024copy-1.jpg

Thats badass

mongoose

01-17-2009, 03:18 PM

Thanks man.

GRMCHNE78

01-17-2009, 08:58 PM

Cool Olds! I need to get started on my 70. I definitely want the Pro-Touring look with it.

68cutlass

01-17-2009, 10:15 PM

Good to see that this thread is alive and well. Here's what going in my '68:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/scan00011-1.jpg

466 cu. in., manual crank, Engle cam, extensively ported Ga heads, Edlebrock intake/750 carb, Thorley Headers, and on and on...

Before I started the whole teardown & rebuild:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/08/scan00052-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/scan00033-1.jpg

-Mark

68cutlass

01-17-2009, 10:43 PM

724tim,

I love your car's stance! I have the same springs plus the ATS spindles, so I should have a little more drop up front. Its really cool to see what stance my car should have when I finally finish it.

-Mark

JV69z/28

01-18-2009, 12:16 AM

My '65 Jetstar 88. Parents bought it new in 65, so I guess that makes it a one owner :-)

:twothumbs I worked for an Olds dealer for over 20 years so I have a soft spot for these cars. This is one of the nicest Olds of any type I have ever seen. This car is beautiful! What a great job. Olds built some good looking cars back in the day and I'm surprised we don't see more of them being built. This car will surely inspire some people to consider doing an Olds. Enjoy! :cool:

clay johnson

01-18-2009, 08:25 AM

:twothumbs I worked for an Olds dealer for over 20 years so I have a soft spot for these cars. This is one of the nicest Olds of any type I have ever seen. This car is beautiful! What a great job. Olds built some good looking cars back in the day and I'm surprised we don't see more of them being built. This car will surely inspire some people to consider doing an Olds. Enjoy! :cool:

Thank you for the compliment JV69/Z28..When I turned 16, my parents gave it to me for my first car. I drove it for about a year then moved on to cooler cars (the olds wasnt "cool" back then...just an "old hand-me down".) That thing sat in storage for more than 20 years, and I revived it about 5 years ago (new paint, interior, air bags and Torque Thrust IIs). Everything on the underside has been replaced (bushing, bearings, brakes, etc.). Originally the Jestar 88 came with a 330ci engine, 2-speed transmission so I took that out and dropped in a 425 and transmission from a Delta 88.

Fortunately, I didn't have to scrounge around for any original parts, since everything was all there (chrome, stainless trim, etc.) Oldsmobile only made 12,000 '65 Jestar 88, and wasnt a very popular car when compared to the more loaded-out Delta and Dynamic. The biggest problem for the Jestar 88, was the fact that the drivetrain, suspension and brakes came from the f-85, which was way to small for such a big car. The Delta and Dynamic had the 425 and 455 with larger brakes. Since it wasn't really all that popular of a car, there are very few '65 Jetstar 88s remaining. I've only seen 2 others in person my whole life. It amazes me the attention the car gets, especially at Good-Guys shows. The first show I drove it to after it was finished, was the Good-Guys Nationals in Columbus Ohio, where it received a Custom Rodder Magazine Top Ten pick. I was floored! To me, it's just an old car that I grew up with :-) Oh yeah.. It only has 56,000 mile on it!

JV69z/28

01-19-2009, 06:10 PM

Clay - Great story about a great car. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy!

gearheads78

05-14-2010, 02:12 PM

Bringing this back from the dead. Lets keep this thread going. What ever haddened to the V8 TV project with twin turbo BTR motor??

Post up your Olds pics guys.

My latest is a 72 flat top wagon. I will post pics later.

jocko124

05-14-2010, 06:00 PM

Here's a couple pics of my 66:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/IMG_0314-1.jpg?t=1273888554
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/DSC_0010-1.jpg?t=1273888634
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/DSC_0012-1.jpg?t=1273888662
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/Library792-1.jpg?t=1273888710
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/DSC_00022-1.jpg?t=1273888754
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/DSC_0001-1.jpg?t=1273888817

gearheads78

05-14-2010, 06:28 PM

jocko124

05-14-2010, 06:29 PM

Man,that didn't take long Richard!

gearheads78

05-14-2010, 06:34 PM

I had it for about a month before the 66 was sold. I needed it like a hole in the head but I could not pass up a deal on a original paint 95% rust free car.

jocko124

05-14-2010, 06:53 PM

Looks sweet. I'm a big fan of the 66 Vista Cruiser. If I even floated the idea of getting one, I think the wife would spontaneously combust!

cmraman

05-14-2010, 07:26 PM

Here's mine.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/09/3956695524_daea72ba41-1.jpg

Mr Nick

05-15-2010, 07:23 AM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

The Stickman

05-20-2010, 08:27 PM

The Stickman

05-20-2010, 08:30 PM

here is the wagon

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/booger005-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/booger006-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/05/booger007-1.jpg

I seriously can't wait to see what you do with this. If it is anything like your other car it will be sick. Did I mention I love wagons?

BanditDave

06-09-2010, 09:42 AM

Reviving the thread....again!

Drag Car...laying dorment

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

New Project is in the "Projects Section" under Red Rocket...hahaha

Oldskool442

06-16-2010, 11:50 AM

Here's a few of my '65 442. Future plans call for ditching the draglites in favor of minitubbing and some 17" or 18" forged wheels.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/8569170027_large-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/8569170028_large-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/8569170030_large-1.jpg

And a really old pic when I first got her on the road (not even wetsanded yet!)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/8569170001_large-1.jpg

The Stickman

06-16-2010, 03:06 PM

Here's a few of my '65 442. Future plans call for ditching the draglites in favor of minitubbing and some 17" or 18" forged wheels.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/8569170027_large-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/8569170028_large-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/8569170030_large-1.jpg

Wiat a minute now. Is that a real Olds engine that is EFI and twin supercharged? You really need to start a build up thread on this car. The stance is prefect. You just need a better set of wheels and tires.

gearheads78

06-16-2010, 03:58 PM

I remember your car from ROP a few years back. Never understood the reason for dual S/C but it does look kick ass. I like it with the Welds too but my first love is street / strip cars.

1360

06-16-2010, 05:01 PM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/100_5653-1.jpg

My beater....'66 F-85 before brake/suspension mods.

dipren443

06-16-2010, 05:26 PM

Gotta go do a photoshoot with pops ride...

He isn't so handy with a camera... I am currently making him custom center caps with an olds logo for the Pontiac rallye's.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

gearheads78

06-16-2010, 06:43 PM

nice looking 67...any more pics of it?

dipren443

06-16-2010, 06:55 PM

nice looking 67...any more pics of it?

Only other pic I have right now.... Mild restoration back in the mid 80's. I helped him rebuild the front end last Christmas. He will be ordering a Lee steering box for it soon. Going to stay mostly stock though. Needs a new exhaust and the interior needs to be redone, but it is a low mileage creampuff.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/07/P1010015JPG-1.jpg

Mingus

06-21-2010, 04:49 PM

Great looking cars everyone. I was sorry to see your car go Richard. Seeing your car and Chili442's '68 on this site got me to join. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the Cruiser. My Cutlass is in a holding pattern right now while I'm making payments on the new Challenger I just couldn't live without. :) It's driveable and gets used quite a bit in the Summer, just won't be getting the Winter upgrades for awhile.
It's a '66 with a '67 front clip.
Grey epoxy primer.
New windshield, windshield trim, hood hinges and springs, and new (to me) flat black hood with pins due to dumbass attack last Summer. Damn single catch hood latches. :hammer:
Stock 350 Olds and Turbo 350 from a '75 Cutlass.
SPC upper and lower arms.
Single adjustable Varishocks.
Lee 670 steering box.
ATS AFX spindles.
C5/C6 Kore3 brakes.
17x8 & 17x10 Raceline GT wheels. 245/45/17 & 285/40/17 Kuhmo Ecsta ASX tires.
Stock rearend and arms for now.
LED taillights.
Set of Autometer Ultra Light gauges (been in the spare bedroom for almost 3 years). Always keep finding something else on the car to work on. :bsjerk:
Keep the Olds posts coming. :cool:

gearheads78

06-21-2010, 07:08 PM

Mike your care sits right and looks good. Looking forward to seeing future progress.

jocko124

06-22-2010, 07:03 AM

youngdeezy

06-22-2010, 09:43 AM

my olds with HID lights
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/DSCN0544-1.jpg

Mingus

06-23-2010, 04:33 AM

Thanks Richard. Once I got the front suspension on and settled, I had the rear springs in and out about 6 times trimming them to get the stance. They were easy to R&R and trim a little more. It's a little harder to add some back if you go to far though. Been there and done that. :)

Lee, I ditched my 1157 sockets/lights a couple of months ago. I was having problems with the bulbs losing contact in the socket. I got some "direct replacement" ones that were as bad as the original ones. This means I was driving around with one or no brake lights and had to constantly check them. They aren't the brightest lights to begin with. I decided I needed do something about them before I got a ticket or worse got rearended.
I was at the Portland swap meet in April and talked with a few people who were selling LED lights. Nobody makes them for older Oldsmobiles (there are some for the G-bodies) and I don't think they ever will. There just isn't enough demand. I started looking at what they had that was the general size and shape I needed. I bought a pair of United Pacific lights for '64 1/2 Mustangs. They are epoxy sealed and have 1157 type pigtails so they can plug into the stock socket. It cost me $70 for the pair.
I got them home and pulled out one of my taillight housings to see what I was getting myself into. It looked like I could make them fit. I had to work myself up a little to start cutting on brand new lights.
I trimmed off the reflectors on both sides, but I didn't have to touch the epoxy sealed part. I cut the inner side straight and tapered the outside to fit snugly in the housing. You have to "mirror image" the lights because the housings are straight towards the center of the car and tapered on the outisde (the pictures are of the right light).
I used trim adhesive tape to secure them in the housings. The store had some generic stuff but I bought the 3M because it seems much stickier. You can see it in the picture of the light sitting in the housing. I put some on the housing where the top and bottom touched on the left side. On the right side I put some on all 3 of the "pop outs" that clear the screws. It sticks to the side of the new light there. I just pushed them down into the tape and they seem wedged in nice and tight.
I cut off the 1157 pigtails and my sockets (since they were the problem to begin with) and wired them direct. On a nice original car you could retrofit these without cutting anything and be able to go back completely stock whenever you wanted.
I'm really happy with the way they turned out. I have driven the car quite a bit since putting them in and they are holding in the housings fine. The lights are way brighter. The picture doesn't really do it justice.
One more thing, I had to change the turn signal flasher. The LED lights don't draw enough power to trigger the old mechanical flasher so they didn't blink. I had to buy an electronic one for $5.99.

jocko124

06-23-2010, 05:04 AM

Looks great. I'd like to get LEDs in the rear and HIDs up front. It's toward the bottom of my list, but I'm always on the lookout for ideas. As you said, it's a little frustrating that Olds has pretty much no aftermarket support.

gearheads78

06-23-2010, 04:15 PM

Thats awsome and much smarter than how I thought about doing it. I was pretty much going to make them from scratch getting the individual strands of LED's and mounting them inside hacked up stock housings.

Mingus

06-23-2010, 06:13 PM

I had thought about doing it with strings of LEDs too. I'd been having problems with the lights a couple of years. I also almost used the rectangular lights for semis. These ended up working out way better than I ever expected. I like the fact they're completely sealed. Some of the ones I've looked at aren't. I'm not sure they'd be a problem but it seems like dust and moisture could get into them over time.
The only way I think they could be better is if they were one solid row of lights. They have two blank spots in them where the Mustang taillight trim would cover them. It's not a big deal though and I haven't seen another light that would fit as good as these do.
I do wish they would make more Olds parts. Unfortunately, there just aren't that many of them around compared to Chevys and Pontiacs. I'm just glad they share suspension parts with the other A-bodies. :)

BigBlockOlds

07-02-2010, 09:37 PM

Latest couple of pics of my '87:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/DSC000181-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/DSC00021-1.jpg

Started the block sanding the other day.

Here's one of my brother's '81 at Norwalk:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/AlexLaunch-1.jpg

And my mom's 51,000 mile all original '88 CSCB:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/07/IMG_0530-1.jpg

Of course in that pic I wast just test fitting set of my old Amercian Racing Hopster rims on it before I sold them.

michael6372

07-03-2010, 12:54 PM

couple of pics.

gearheads78

07-03-2010, 07:30 PM

couple of pics.

That was an incredibly clean car. If you walked 3 cars down my 66 was parked just the other side of that brown car in edge of the picture.

Oldskool442

07-05-2010, 12:08 AM

couple of pics.

I saw your car at SEMA, looked absolutely amazing in person!!

BanditDave

07-05-2010, 06:23 AM

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/06/Turowski1-1.jpg

Rendering of my pro-touring Cutlass 442...build in the projects section.

crowe

05-18-2011, 07:09 PM

Here are my 2 cutlass'. I love Oldsmobiles and have owned several in my life including the following 2 and a 67 Toronado I wish I didnt sell like an idiot... But anyways heres my 2 rockets they are both long lasting or better word never-ending projects lol

85 Cutlass Supreme Brougham w/ a tired 307 but as of this coming weekend itll have new life in form of freshly built 1971 350 Rocket w/ many go fast parts!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/cutlass1-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/cutlass2-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/cutlass3-1.jpg

New Heart coming this weekend! :)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/rocket1-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/rocket2-1.jpg

And my pride and joy. My baby my everything.. Seriously ask my fiance lol. 1970 Olds Cutlass SX 455 w/ turbo 400. Staggered Foose Legends on nitto nt455 like new and about to be changed out. Burnt Orange Metallic w/ Gold Inlay stripes almost ghost job.. Black buckets w/ console shift. Mild cam flowmaster exhausst very very strong car. Every bolt has been out and replaced in restoring car. All i lack is original buckets which im working on and a new windshield due to crack in my original.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/cutlass6-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/cutlass5-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/cutlass4-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/c25-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/c9-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/c8-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/c41-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/c31-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/c1-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/c24-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/c19-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/c28-1.jpg

7.5ltr_442

05-19-2011, 04:05 PM

Wow at that 50s burgundy and black olds. Thats a good looking bunch of cars. I'm loving that efi procharged olds most though. Mine is an 455 30 over keith black pistons port matched C heads & torker intake with lots of goodies.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/31094590109_large-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/31094594009_large-1.jpg

The Stickman

05-19-2011, 04:51 PM

looks great in there.

Mingus

05-20-2011, 04:08 AM

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Lots of great looking cars.
I finally got around to doing my dash. I've only had the gauges for over 3 years and the dash pad and glove box door for 1 1/2. Don't want to rush these things you know. :) It didn't turn out too bad.

jocko124

05-20-2011, 04:16 AM

Mr. Anderson

05-20-2011, 05:47 AM

Cool thead, lots of great Oldsmobiles in here, olds powered or not.

Here's my '64 Cutlass. Nothing major...350 olds, th400. Stock suspension except 2" drop spindles and front discs. Big F-body sway bar in the front. Shaved the door handles but I think I'm going to put them back on. It has the factory grill back in it now since the pics were taken.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Needs a rear bumper :(
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Here's an old picture. It used to be bagged....and red. I think I'm going to paint it red again someday, with a white top.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

GothamCity

05-20-2011, 08:44 AM

Here's my 72 Cutlass, its dirty...call her the Punisher and she's transforming into a streetfighter....468624686546864

72Cutty

05-20-2011, 10:54 AM

I figured I better throw mine in the mix. I just got the motor done, finally! It made 450hp and 508ft lbs of torque. I was hoping for a little more, but it should make a nice street motor.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/DSC059911-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/Render-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/DSC05981-1.jpg

crowe

05-22-2011, 06:57 PM

Mr anderson.. I like the green. Def interesting and not normal paint color looks good

darksider1911

01-01-2013, 12:02 PM

ok so I know that this is an old posting but I thought I would revive it, Ijust wanted to post up my 71 cutlass. recently acquired it when I traded my 69 comet for it. its got the original 350 olds and th350, the motor has been played with a bit, cam intake and carb as well as a msd ignition. needless to say she screams. it needs some work but with in a month i should have the front end fixed up and my b & m mega shifter thrown in it.

chickendeluxe

01-01-2013, 08:23 PM

Original flame orange Cutlass. 350 4bbl. , Mondello 2022, 1.6 rockers, RPM intake, msd, pypes, His/Hers, t400 switch pitch, 331 12 bolt.

pic coming...

cutlassmann

07-07-2014, 01:56 PM

My 1972 cutlass just got her done....

cutlassmann

07-07-2014, 02:00 PM

My ls1

gearheads78

07-07-2014, 05:03 PM

nice looking notchback!!!

Mr Nick

07-08-2014, 12:21 PM

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Coming home from the Power Tour
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gearheads78

07-08-2014, 05:07 PM

Looking great Nick!

Mr Nick

07-09-2014, 04:20 PM

Looking great Nick!

Thanks! 442 hood and vinyl top are in the works for this winter.

Dc2x4drvr

07-14-2014, 03:49 PM

My 1972 cutlass just got her done....

Love your Olds, tell me about your wheels and tire combo...Thx

Mr Nick

07-28-2014, 08:34 PM

How about a video?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/cxhzptwwd2zje7s/20140725_183641.mp4

SRD art

08-01-2014, 01:04 AM

Here's mine, the Pumkinator, a 79 Cutlass wagon. Check out my build thread link in my signature below for more pics.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/34shotsmall-1.jpg

A quick video clip...

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CoppertopWagon

08-01-2014, 11:27 AM

Here's mine, '78 Cutlass wagon "Coppertop" :)

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SRD art

08-02-2014, 01:52 PM

Sweet ride Coppertop! I dig the stripe design! ;)

cutlassmann

08-05-2014, 01:19 AM

there bon speed 18x9 front and 18x10 in the rear

Dogman691

08-28-2014, 08:53 AM

Here's a couple of mine, now I start the process of the upgrades.

SPCHIV

08-28-2014, 10:36 AM

Here is a rendering of mine. It should be done next month.

ChevelleNV

08-28-2014, 12:56 PM

Delete

deejai35

08-30-2014, 06:48 PM

Here's a couple of mine, now I start the process of the upgrades.

That's a great looking '68!

Dogman691

08-31-2014, 01:45 PM

Thank you!

Dogman691

07-02-2015, 04:20 AM

Its been a while, there has to have ben some nice Olds done since October. Let's see some more pics... I'm now working on my f-body so pics will be coming in the firebird thread.

Mr Nick

07-03-2015, 07:28 AM

A couple shots from the Hot Rod Power Tour

Somewhere south of St Louis, took a detour to skip traffic and it ended up being a nice little drive.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/07/3177cc2-1.jpg

Stopped at "Land Between the Lakes" state park on the way home from Memphis. 40+ miles of windy roads and fun cruising, mostly with a 50mph speed limit.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/07/ri87bp-1.jpg

Dogman691

07-03-2015, 08:53 AM

Very nice I hope to do the tour within the next year or two.

deejai35

06-04-2016, 01:15 PM

My Cutlass is starting to come together.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/9AF5A80A3BEF42D2B805B37ADA590764_zpspa5s-1.jpg (http://s169.photobucket.com/user/deejai35/media/72%20Cutlass/9AF5A80A-3BEF-42D2-B805-B37ADA590764_zpspa5swd4i.jpg.html)

Mr Nick

06-18-2016, 05:30 PM

Updated with vinyl roof. Quick pic from Hot Rod Power Tour:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/263bt6o-1.jpg

coachtek

08-11-2016, 07:27 PM

My 68 cutlass with the old wheels

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NEW WHEELS AND A FEW UPGRADES A YEAR LATER

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72olds

09-23-2016, 10:58 AM

Here are a few of my '72 that we are just finishing up now...

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nitroracer

11-02-2016, 06:19 PM

Just getting started with this one. 64' Dynamic 88 Fiesta Wagon.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/11/IMG_20161026_192323-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/11/IMG_20161026_192338-1.jpg

Canon_Mutant

11-02-2016, 10:23 PM

What a collection of beautiful Oldsmobiles!

Give me a couple months . . . in the middle of my pro-touring build. Actually have it MUCH more scattered at the moment than this pic shows.

And, not that it matters in the grander scheme but . . . it is still Olds powered . . .:twothumbs

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Reckn8

11-03-2016, 07:59 PM

new license for 2017??

ctosiflying

11-13-2017, 05:28 PM

Here is my ride. Just finished it.

BMR Sales

11-14-2017, 06:23 AM

Nice!

ctosiflying

11-14-2017, 05:19 PM

UMI Control arms front and rear with Hiem joints
Viking adj. shocks (4) front coil overs
Gearvendors behind a Turbo400
Olds 400G (455 build next year)
Quick ratio steering box
Kore 3 C5 Vett all 4 corners
1 1/2 Front swaybar 3/4 Rear
1” Drop rear UMI springs
18x7 Front 18x9.5 Rear Intro wheels

badolds

11-15-2017, 04:42 AM

I don't know how I missed this thread before but here are my two Oldsmobile's. Thanks photobucket for screwing this thread over just like the rest of the internet.

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Mr Nick

11-21-2017, 04:09 PM

Some very nice additions to the thread!

Icecube

11-21-2017, 05:59 PM

I have a white “66”. I would like to see your completed work? Thank you.

kgwest

10-21-2021, 03:47 PM

Not many Olds pictures recently. Here is my 1970 Cutlass Supreme.
Here is how it looked in 2000 and now. I'm working on a frame off update with LS conversion and updated suspension.
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Mr Nick

10-24-2021, 02:00 PM

2021 Hot Rod Power Tour

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Mr Nick

01-18-2026, 11:11 AM

2024 Power Tour

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csouth

01-18-2026, 12:01 PM

2024 Power Tour

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love the wheel change

Mr Nick

01-23-2026, 12:41 PM

love the wheel change

Thanks! I really liked the 5 spoke wheels because the machined accents around the spokes went well with the Supreme trim on the car. But they were 10 years old, needed to be refinished, and I thought it was time for an update anyway.

csouth

04-08-2026, 07:26 AM

Just adding my 72 to the mix

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130fe

04-15-2026, 01:25 PM

Just got my 69 back on the road. LS3/4L70e. Fun cruiser.

NCSU68

04-16-2026, 02:03 AM

Very Nicely Done! Enjoy!