Introductions - Page 2

Eightupman · 02-02-2007, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasred

I like to say "You'll get this car when you pry the driver's seat from off of my cold, dead ass..."

C.J.

your right, that one is better. how about "pry the steering wheel out of my cold dead fingers"

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!)

Oldsguy · 02-02-2007, 11:45 AM

Hi Mike, welcome to our site. I think you might try Fusick or Kanter, or mayber even Year One. Those are at least a start.

suavecitos nm · 02-02-2007, 02:12 PM

Great Thanks

mitsudave · 02-03-2007, 07:31 AM

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

texasred · 02-03-2007, 11:57 AM

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.

mitsudave · 02-03-2007, 12:45 PM

Heh...

leadfoot067 · 02-04-2007, 05:47 PM

new guy here...i have a 71 cutlass "s" my mom bought new. ive been in possesion of the car since 1994 and up until recently havent done a thing to it. now its time

great site...

texasred · 02-04-2007, 06:06 PM

Welcome to classicoldsmobile.com and welcome to restoration. A friend of mine has a tag line that reads "Restorations.....Step Into The Abyss".

C.J.

71HolidayCutlass · 02-04-2007, 08:12 PM

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....

jdmmf@msn.com · 02-04-2007, 08:35 PM

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

texasred · 02-04-2007, 08:38 PM

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.

Oldsguy · 02-05-2007, 05:42 AM

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.

Oldsguy · 02-05-2007, 05:46 AM

Dave, sorry I missed your post just above Jane's. I hope you can build the Cutlass exactly as you wish! Good luck.

jdmmf@msn.com · 02-05-2007, 04:41 PM

Thanks Oldsguy,
I'll keep in touch.
Jane

1978Holiday88 · 02-06-2007, 02:58 PM

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.

texasred · 02-06-2007, 04:02 PM

Hiya Ryan. Glad you finally found us! And always good to see a fellow Texan.

C.J.

jchargu3 · 02-07-2007, 11:36 AM

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

texasred · 02-07-2007, 01:32 PM

Jonathan,

Welcome! Olds-powered S-10....I like the way you think.

C.J.

mrwilde · 02-08-2007, 12:47 AM

Thought I would say hi ... just joined up.

Oldsguy · 02-08-2007, 04:21 AM

Welcome to our site. Tell us about yourself.

mrwilde · 02-08-2007, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldsguy

Welcome to our site. Tell us about yourself.

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!!!

texasred · 02-08-2007, 06:31 PM

Welcome, Mr Wilde.

C.J.

Rabbit · 02-09-2007, 07:20 PM

Hey ,hi and hello

texasred · 02-09-2007, 08:21 PM

Heya Rabbit.

Tell us about yourself and your car. I assume it matches those nice hubcaps...

C.J.

TECH9TWISTA · 02-11-2007, 06:35 PM

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

texasred · 02-11-2007, 07:08 PM

Heya Robert,

Glad to finally know more about ya. Post some pics of your car.

Better to be a guard than an inmate...

C.J.

Oldsguy · 02-12-2007, 05:09 AM

Hello Rabbit, welcome to our site. Robert, nice intro, seems like you are already a regular but thanks for the intro..

02-02-2007, 11:45 AM	#42 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,761	Hi Mike, welcome to our site. I think you might try Fusick or Kanter, or mayber even Year One. Those are at least a start. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

02-03-2007, 07:31 AM	#44 (permalink)
mitsudave Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 54	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 Paulison Palm Bay, Florida 1969 Olds Cutlass Supreme

02-03-2007, 11:57 AM	#45 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 805	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. __________________ Home of the 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible Super Karate Monkey Death Car.

02-03-2007, 12:45 PM	#46 (permalink)
mitsudave Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 54	Heh... __________________ Dave Paulison Palm Bay, Florida 1969 Olds Cutlass Supreme

02-04-2007, 06:06 PM	#48 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 805	Welcome to classicoldsmobile.com and welcome to restoration. A friend of mine has a tag line that reads "Restorations.....Step Into The Abyss". C.J. __________________ Home of the 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible Super Karate Monkey Death Car.

02-02-2007, 02:12 PM	#43 (permalink)
suavecitos nm Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2	Great Thanks

02-04-2007, 05:47 PM	#47 (permalink)
leadfoot067 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 25	new guy here...i have a 71 cutlass "s" my mom bought new. ive been in possesion of the car since 1994 and up until recently havent done a thing to it. now its time great site...

02-04-2007, 08:12 PM	#49 (permalink)
71HolidayCutlass Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 31	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....

02-04-2007, 08:35 PM	#50 (permalink)
jdmmf@msn.com Junior Member 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

02-04-2007, 08:38 PM	#51 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 805	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. __________________ Home of the 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible Super Karate Monkey Death Car.

02-05-2007, 05:42 AM	#52 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,761	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. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

02-05-2007, 05:46 AM	#53 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,761	Dave, sorry I missed your post just above Jane's. I hope you can build the Cutlass exactly as you wish! Good luck. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

02-05-2007, 04:41 PM	#54 (permalink)
jdmmf@msn.com Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5	Thanks Oldsguy, I'll keep in touch. Jane

02-06-2007, 02:58 PM	#55 (permalink)
1978Holiday88 Junior Member 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.

02-06-2007, 04:02 PM	#56 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 805	Hiya Ryan. Glad you finally found us! And always good to see a fellow Texan. C.J. __________________ Home of the 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible Super Karate Monkey Death Car.

02-07-2007, 11:36 AM	#57 (permalink)
jchargu3 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5	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

02-07-2007, 01:32 PM	#58 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 805	Jonathan, Welcome! Olds-powered S-10....I like the way you think. C.J. __________________ Home of the 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible Super Karate Monkey Death Car.

02-08-2007, 12:47 AM	#59 (permalink)
mrwilde Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22	Thought I would say hi ... just joined up.

02-08-2007, 04:21 AM	#60 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,761	Welcome to our site. Tell us about yourself. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

02-08-2007, 06:31 PM	#62 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 805	Welcome, Mr Wilde. C.J. __________________ Home of the 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible Super Karate Monkey Death Car.

02-09-2007, 07:20 PM	#63 (permalink)
Rabbit Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2	Hiya Hey ,hi and hello

02-09-2007, 08:21 PM	#64 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 805	Heya Rabbit. Tell us about yourself and your car. I assume it matches those nice hubcaps... C.J. __________________ Home of the 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible Super Karate Monkey Death Car.

02-11-2007, 06:35 PM	#65 (permalink)
TECH9TWISTA Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 71	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

02-11-2007, 07:08 PM	#66 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 805	Heya Robert, Glad to finally know more about ya. Post some pics of your car. Better to be a guard than an inmate... C.J. __________________ Home of the 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible Super Karate Monkey Death Car.

02-12-2007, 05:09 AM	#67 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,761	Hello Rabbit, welcome to our site. Robert, nice intro, seems like you are already a regular but thanks for the intro.. __________________ Dan '46 2 door