Newbie looking for car and a question

nukesec1 · May 9th, 2009, 09:45 AM

Hey all! Nice to be here. I'm in east central Illinois. I'm looking for a a 1973 Cutlass Supreme. That was my very first car and I never got to drive it (long story)! Anyway, was hoping you fellow Olds enthusiasts could help me along if you see one that is in drivable condition and that's not all rotted away. Contact me on here or at commonman@comcast.net .

During my extensive search for my '73 I noticed something odd with the '77 model Cutlass. Some I have seen have the same dash as the '73-'76 model Cutlass where on the passenger side the dash is rounded and has the round air vents in it. Some I have seen have the flat dash and the rectangular air vents. What's up with that?

csstrux · May 9th, 2009, 11:12 AM

A friend of mine has a 73 cutlass v back,350, brown with black guts. PM contact info and I will pass it on if you are interested. I am guessing the round vents come in the air con cars. I have never seen the other style, but both my mid 70's cars had air.

Just noticed the email I will pass it on to him.

Oldsguy · May 9th, 2009, 11:12 AM

Weclome to CO and we hope you find your Cutlass soon and that we can help you do it. Next, I own a '77 and never noticed the difference, could it be the difference between the 442 or Hurst package and the standard Brougham package?

nukesec1 · May 9th, 2009, 04:09 PM

I can't post anywhere but in here yet. So I'm unable to send my contact info via PM, but I'm sure whever moderates this will give me access shortly.

I noticed the dash difference on two different Brougham models. Same color scheme and everything. Just the dashes were different.

nukesec1 · May 9th, 2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csstrux

A friend of mine has a 73 cutlass v back,350, brown with black guts. PM contact info and I will pass it on if you are interested. I am guessing the round vents come in the air con cars. I have never seen the other style, but both my mid 70's cars had air.

Just noticed the email I will pass it on to him.

WHen you say "V back", are you referring to the great big triangular opera windows? If so that's not what I'm looking for. I'm looking for the small opera windows that look like a rectangle on end but canted off center \ \

Operation Deltapower · May 9th, 2009, 06:38 PM

welcome!!

Oldsguy · May 10th, 2009, 07:23 AM

About posting in all forums and PMing, one more post and you are in like Flynn.

nukesec1 · May 11th, 2009, 09:03 AM

So this would count as 1 more?...He! He! He!

csstrux · July 12th, 2009, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nukesec1

WHen you say "V back", are you referring to the great big triangular opera windows? If so that's not what I'm looking for. I'm looking for the small opera windows that look like a rectangle on end but canted off center \ \

I know this is late in coming, and apologize. I don't always get to check in on a regular basis and get distracted with kids when home so things sometimes slip through the cracks. It is a 74 that looks like the one in your avatar. I passed on your info, did he ever contact you?

P.S. MTAF

May 9th, 2009, 09:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
nukesec1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 79	Newbie looking for car and a question Hey all! Nice to be here. I'm in east central Illinois. I'm looking for a a 1973 Cutlass Supreme. That was my very first car and I never got to drive it (long story)! Anyway, was hoping you fellow Olds enthusiasts could help me along if you see one that is in drivable condition and that's not all rotted away. Contact me on here or at commonman@comcast.net . During my extensive search for my '73 I noticed something odd with the '77 model Cutlass. Some I have seen have the same dash as the '73-'76 model Cutlass where on the passenger side the dash is rounded and has the round air vents in it. Some I have seen have the flat dash and the rectangular air vents. What's up with that?

May 9th, 2009, 11:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
csstrux Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Janesville wisconsin Posts: 1,659	A friend of mine has a 73 cutlass v back,350, brown with black guts. PM contact info and I will pass it on if you are interested. I am guessing the round vents come in the air con cars. I have never seen the other style, but both my mid 70's cars had air. Just noticed the email I will pass it on to him. __________________ Chad Greed: in psychology is an excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth

May 9th, 2009, 11:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Weclome to CO and we hope you find your Cutlass soon and that we can help you do it. Next, I own a '77 and never noticed the difference, could it be the difference between the 442 or Hurst package and the standard Brougham package? __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

May 9th, 2009, 06:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Operation Deltapower may the Olds be with you Join Date: May 2009 Location: york, PA Posts: 109	welcome!! __________________ THE PAST: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT (totalled before her first oil change) 1994 Olds Cutlass Cruiser S (mechanical failure, unable to save) THE NOW: 2003 Ford Taurus SEL (beaten, bruised, and neglected, but still truckin') THE FUTURE: Who Knows???

May 10th, 2009, 07:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	About posting in all forums and PMing, one more post and you are in like Flynn. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

May 9th, 2009, 04:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
nukesec1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 79	I can't post anywhere but in here yet. So I'm unable to send my contact info via PM, but I'm sure whever moderates this will give me access shortly. I noticed the dash difference on two different Brougham models. Same color scheme and everything. Just the dashes were different.

May 11th, 2009, 09:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
nukesec1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 79	So this would count as 1 more?...He! He! He!

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