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Greetings! My name is Oskar and I’m 40 years old, currently living in Kansas but originally from southern California. I’ve been looking over this site for a little while and decided I’d like to join in. I’m not much of a computer guy outside of work so I’m new to online discussion groups, but this looks like a great forum and I just can’t pass it up!
My reason for joining is my beloved 1970 Cutlass 'S' holiday coupe. It’s been in the family since 1973 when my dad bought it used – I can still remember riding in the back seat as he drove it home from the dealership (so yes, this IS my father’s Oldsmobile!). It’s a 2-bbl. 350 with A/T, A/C, P/S, P/B, and vinyl top. Aspen Green on the outside, dark green on the inside, and as far as I know it’s all original. It’s in good shape for it’s age: got a couple leaks and some minor cosmetic issues, but with just over 82k miles it’s fully drivable and runs clean (perhaps not clean enough for some these days).
My goal is to restore it to showroom beauty, keeping it as close to original as I can – I’ve always thought it was the coolest-looking thing on wheels, so no need to mess with it. The exception, of course, would be under the hood: I want as much power and overall driving fun out of it as I can get! And that’s why I’m here – looking for ideas and advice, and to have contact with other Olds fanatics who too are on the path toward Rocket-powered bliss.
I don’t have a lot of mechanical expertise save for some infrequent tinkering (and a rebuilt Briggs & Stratton on my lawnmower), but I’m looking forward to tearing into my Cutlass and turning it into a glorious muscle car. Thanks to all who make this site happen, and for having patience with a novice like me.
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