1974 Delta 88 Ragtop $4500

2blu442 · 02-16-2007, 07:10 AM

There's a 1974 Delta 88 convertible for sale just down the street from me. The asking price is $4500. Looks good from the street, has been for sale since last summer when he was asking $6500 for it. Suppose to run and drive good (455), top was replaced recently, something wrong with the power unit that makes it go up and down, white on white. The owner moved across the state and a friend of his is trying to sell it for him. I've talked with the friend but not looked at the car myself. If anyone is interested I can check it out this weekend and take photos for your. Located in Medford Oregon, along Interstate 5 near the California border.

rocket9r8 · 02-17-2007, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 2blu442

There's a 1974 Delta 88 convertible for sale just down the street from me. The asking price is $4500. Looks good from the street, has been for sale since last summer when he was asking $6500 for it. Suppose to run and drive good (455), top was replaced recently, something wrong with the power unit that makes it go up and down, white on white. The owner moved across the state and a friend of his is trying to sell it for him. I've talked with the friend but not looked at the car myself. If anyone is interested I can check it out this weekend and take photos for your. Located in Medford Oregon, along Interstate 5 near the California border.

hi 2blu i had a 72 delta royale coupe and loved that car, if your neighbor still has the car please e-mail me, glennaye@hotmail.com i am curently in iraq but i am do to rotate soon so i'll be in the NW soon! i would very much like to see this car. thanks for the post

rocket9r8 · 02-17-2007, 04:29 AM

hi 2blue i had a 72 delta royale and loved that car, if your neighbor still has the car i'm interested in seeing it, i'm finishing my tour in Iraq and due to be in the NW soon, so i can come to medford to check it out i'm not sure how this website works please e-mail me at glennaye@hotmail.com or through classic olds.

Kennybill · 02-17-2007, 07:55 AM

The tops can be a little hassle. I replaced the bushings/pins/ latches, new "power"cables. Hopefully they checked out the main body before putting on the new top. I have a couple spare top assemblies so I robbed some good parts from one for mine. The electric motor powers a "transmission" on each side, it does this using two "speedometer" type cables, one t each side. Each side has to be "timed" to work even. Mine was all screwed up and non-working when I dragged it off a hill in Pa. It was a little hassle but works smooth now. Nice riding cars, mine is a 455 about 350 true HP. If the body is pretty rust free grab it. Good Luck, Ken

2blu442 · 02-17-2007, 08:04 AM

Rocket9r8 I sent a message to your email address. If you didn't get it I replied that the car is still there. I'll check with the guy storing it and if he's online I'll pass on your email address. It sounds like Kennybill knows these cars and could help you troubleshoot whatever is wrong with the top.

rocket9r8 · 02-20-2007, 01:17 AM

hi 2blu442, i got the message, and yes kennybill is very helpful, i will be in washington in march i plan to go see it soon after i return, those sissor tops sound real different to the folding style like the one i have on my '68 nitey-eight. if u have adidital camera i'd like a pic or two, when i get back i'm planning on taking some of my '68 and posting them.

2blu442 · 03-03-2007, 05:13 AM

Hey Man, welcome Home!!! Thanks again for your service to our country! I'll try to get photos of the car this weekend and look for your email address. I'll also get a phone number so you can talk with the guy storing it and maybe plan a trip down if it sounds good enough to you. John

02-16-2007, 07:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 935	1974 Delta 88 Ragtop $4500 There's a 1974 Delta 88 convertible for sale just down the street from me. The asking price is $4500. Looks good from the street, has been for sale since last summer when he was asking $6500 for it. Suppose to run and drive good (455), top was replaced recently, something wrong with the power unit that makes it go up and down, white on white. The owner moved across the state and a friend of his is trying to sell it for him. I've talked with the friend but not looked at the car myself. If anyone is interested I can check it out this weekend and take photos for your. Located in Medford Oregon, along Interstate 5 near the California border. __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

02-17-2007, 07:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kennybill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 198	The tops can be a little hassle. I replaced the bushings/pins/ latches, new "power"cables. Hopefully they checked out the main body before putting on the new top. I have a couple spare top assemblies so I robbed some good parts from one for mine. The electric motor powers a "transmission" on each side, it does this using two "speedometer" type cables, one t each side. Each side has to be "timed" to work even. Mine was all screwed up and non-working when I dragged it off a hill in Pa. It was a little hassle but works smooth now. Nice riding cars, mine is a 455 about 350 true HP. If the body is pretty rust free grab it. Good Luck, Ken __________________ A man has to know his limitations, especially with an Oldsmobile

02-17-2007, 08:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 935	Rocket9r8 I sent a message to your email address. If you didn't get it I replied that the car is still there. I'll check with the guy storing it and if he's online I'll pass on your email address. It sounds like Kennybill knows these cars and could help you troubleshoot whatever is wrong with the top. __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

03-03-2007, 05:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 935	Hey Man, welcome Home!!! Thanks again for your service to our country! I'll try to get photos of the car this weekend and look for your email address. I'll also get a phone number so you can talk with the guy storing it and maybe plan a trip down if it sounds good enough to you. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

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02-17-2007, 04:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
rocket9r8 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tacoma,washington Posts: 17	hi 2blue i had a 72 delta royale and loved that car, if your neighbor still has the car i'm interested in seeing it, i'm finishing my tour in Iraq and due to be in the NW soon, so i can come to medford to check it out i'm not sure how this website works please e-mail me at glennaye@hotmail.com or through classic olds.

02-20-2007, 01:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
rocket9r8 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tacoma,washington Posts: 17	hi 2blu442, i got the message, and yes kennybill is very helpful, i will be in washington in march i plan to go see it soon after i return, those sissor tops sound real different to the folding style like the one i have on my '68 nitey-eight. if u have adidital camera i'd like a pic or two, when i get back i'm planning on taking some of my '68 and posting them.