1972 Olds Cutlass FLORIDA CAR
September 9th, 2015, 06:20 PM
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1972 Olds Cutlass FLORIDA CAR
OUTSTANDING 1972 Cutlass ..FLORIDA A/C CAR .. been here since 08' never seen rain much less snow ..painted in 08 because had some hail dings couldn't find one now if you tried .. body and under side exceptional.. factory floors look like new...new interior going in now will post pictures of it when done..all A/C is there except hoses..very nice 350 Chevy engine /rebuilt 700R4 trans ..I don't use the word exceptional a lot but this car is in great condition ..$13,000 will have better pictures soon ..car is a pale yellow/black interior .....car in Buffalo NY
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September 9th, 2015, 08:09 PM
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Nice looking car.
You do realize that the grills, stone shield rocket and headlight bezels are from 1971 model year, and the mirrors are not OEM.
I see 72 tail lights but what really caught my attention is the right side fender. That fender is from a 1970 obviously as it doesn't have crumple ridges. So the car has been fixed by a PO at some time. Just an FYI? Those 70 fenders in pristine condition command a lot of $$$.
Good luck with the sale, be prepared for some comments about the Chevy powerplant. That goes with the territory on an Olds forum.
Looking forward to seeing the completed interior pictures.
You do realize that the grills, stone shield rocket and headlight bezels are from 1971 model year, and the mirrors are not OEM.
I see 72 tail lights but what really caught my attention is the right side fender. That fender is from a 1970 obviously as it doesn't have crumple ridges. So the car has been fixed by a PO at some time. Just an FYI? Those 70 fenders in pristine condition command a lot of $$$.
Good luck with the sale, be prepared for some comments about the Chevy powerplant. That goes with the territory on an Olds forum.
Looking forward to seeing the completed interior pictures.
September 9th, 2015, 08:26 PM
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thanks for info I had no idea .. yeah chevy engine in Oldsmobile ..I know how that goes...I'm actually a Mopar guy but came across this car from a friend of a friend who needed cash fast ...(do not drink and drive)...... Thought maybe a Olds guy would like a shot at it before it heads for ebay after the interior goes in
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October 9th, 2015, 03:28 PM
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What does the VIN on this car start out as? Is it 336871, or 3G87? The more I think about this the more I'm inclined to suggest this is a 1971 car with 72 tail lights. That 1970 fender may be the original one, as some very early 1971 cars were made with leftover parts from the 1970 model year.
The 1972 models with AC did not have cowl vents, but the 71's did. Just another quirk of the model year differences.
The 1972 models with AC did not have cowl vents, but the 71's did. Just another quirk of the model year differences.
October 9th, 2015, 06:29 PM
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Ok, that makes it officially a 72 model after all. It appears to have had some front end repairs and parts replaced. Still a beautiful looking car.
The motormounts and front electrical harness would all have been changed since the Chevy motor isn't a straight across bolt into Olds.
The motormounts and front electrical harness would all have been changed since the Chevy motor isn't a straight across bolt into Olds.
October 9th, 2015, 07:16 PM
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There was no need to change the engine harness as it would just need some minor mods. With new frame brackets that bolt in it would actually be a simple drop in.
The car is very nice and will sell through other venues. Just don't advertise it as something its not.
The car is very nice and will sell through other venues. Just don't advertise it as something its not.
October 10th, 2015, 12:06 PM
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SBC is not a straight drop in. It does require changes to the motor mount positioning, and also a change to the T350 (adaptor plate) unless it's a chevy 350 trans that accompanied it.
I like the look of the car just the way it is.
October 10th, 2015, 12:19 PM
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The only electrical change is the starter as its on the other side of the engine. All the other connections are basically the same. It probably has a Chevy trans also.
The Olds engine brackets unbolt and the Chevy brackets bolt on their place. Its an A body, One would just treat it as a Chevelle.
The Olds engine brackets unbolt and the Chevy brackets bolt on their place. Its an A body, One would just treat it as a Chevelle.
October 10th, 2015, 12:26 PM
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Yup, I figured on the starter. When the car is sold one thing the buyer should definitely remember is the firing order is the same as Olds, but distributor turns the opposite direction.
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