1962 Olds Convertible Dynamic 88
April 18th, 2012, 04:22 AM
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1962 Olds Convertible Dynamic 88
Here is my Dad's 62 Olds Convertible. Appears frame has rusted away in
the middle. Was driven here into this field running fine, but hasn't moved in 40+ years. It's complete as driven here those decades ago.*
Question... Is it worth anything? I'm guessing no one in their right mind would want to attempt a restoration?? Worth selling whole for parts, or is it a strip, and junk the rest type of car? Any advice welcome. Car is located in Ontario Canada. Original one owner car.*
the middle. Was driven here into this field running fine, but hasn't moved in 40+ years. It's complete as driven here those decades ago.*
Question... Is it worth anything? I'm guessing no one in their right mind would want to attempt a restoration?? Worth selling whole for parts, or is it a strip, and junk the rest type of car? Any advice welcome. Car is located in Ontario Canada. Original one owner car.*
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April 18th, 2012, 05:31 AM
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Where? Did you mean to post photos? If so, I'm not seeing them.
As far as value and is it worth saving, I'm inclined to say heck yes. Convertibles are almost always worth putting back together if you keep in mind that you won't get back what you put into it, but that's true for any restoration.
A '62 Dynamic 88 convertible in non-running but restorable condition (#5) has a value of about $3500 according to the Old Cars Price Guide. Get it to move under its own power and it's value rises to the mid $5000 range. If it really is no better than a parts car but is a complete parts car, then its value drops to the low $1000 range. On the other hand, get it to showroom condition and the value is around $20,000.
As far as value and is it worth saving, I'm inclined to say heck yes. Convertibles are almost always worth putting back together if you keep in mind that you won't get back what you put into it, but that's true for any restoration.
A '62 Dynamic 88 convertible in non-running but restorable condition (#5) has a value of about $3500 according to the Old Cars Price Guide. Get it to move under its own power and it's value rises to the mid $5000 range. If it really is no better than a parts car but is a complete parts car, then its value drops to the low $1000 range. On the other hand, get it to showroom condition and the value is around $20,000.
April 18th, 2012, 05:55 AM
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Pics to follow
Ill email you a few pics now, will post with my laptop tonight. I'd really like to get this car sold to someone who will use it in some way instead of the local auto wreckers. Anyone interested??
April 18th, 2012, 05:59 AM
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If you email me directly at the email address in my first post, I'll send you a few pics... Tried to post from the iPhone but it won't work. I need an actual computer to post in these forums.
April 18th, 2012, 06:47 AM
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OK, here are some photos of this car. After having seen it, I'm inclined to walk back a bit my comment that any convertible is worth saving. I think this one is a little too far gone, especially with the frame split in two like that.
There's not even that much in the way of usable parts, although we can't see the engine. The window glass doesn't look too bad, and the grille and other front trim pieces look serviceable.
There's not even that much in the way of usable parts, although we can't see the engine. The window glass doesn't look too bad, and the grille and other front trim pieces look serviceable.
April 19th, 2012, 06:04 AM
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My conclusions...
Ok, so it looks like the advice on this car is to strip trim, dash, grill type stuff, and scrap her, power train and all... Tragically.
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April 19th, 2012, 06:07 AM
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Yeah, but you can't get too emotional about this sort of thing. No one can save the universe. All any of us can do is save a little part of it when a situation presents itself. You're to be congratulated for trying to save what you can of the cars you have access to.
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