Hello new to the forum from Northern Cal

NorCalAndy · February 12th, 2009, 10:33 PM

Hello I just got my dream car a 66 Olds Cutlass Convertible. I found this car in a field on top of a bunch of Sagebrush where it has been sitting since 1981. It was a friends mom's first car she got it in 1972 or 1973 from the original owner parked it in 1981 after someone put motor oil in the master cylinder. lol It has 54,000 on the odometer and she said she got it with 20,000 miles on it. The top and the interior upholstery are shot. BUT complete. The car has power steering brakes power antenna and a tilt steering column. THere is no rust on the floor boards or trunk. I got the engine running last weekend and got the trans to shift. I know this sounds like one of those stories of a friend of a friend found a car. But I actually did. So Im trying to find someone to decode the car as it is all original and complete. Its a bench seat car with a fold down armrest. It was originally white with burgundy interior and a white top. Id like to redo the interior and top in black and do some tasteful upgrades but nothing that cant be put back to stock. Id also like to find out if this car is optioned different than a standard convert for its year. I usually build 66-67 chevelles but am very excited about doing this car. Im looking if anyone has them front fenders and a rear bumper for this car a core bumper is ok as this one is ripped at the bottom. Im located in Susanville Ca. between Reno Nevada and Redding Ca. Great website I look forward to meeting all the knowledgeable people on here. Andy

Bluevista · February 13th, 2009, 03:26 AM

Welcome Andy.

Sounds like a neat find. Being complete is a plus even if it's shot, at least you know what it looks like to replace it and where it goes. Pretty cool options, with tilt and a powerful antenna it definately deserves to be saved.

Jamesbo · February 13th, 2009, 05:57 AM

Welcome aboard Andy,

Post som pics pronto

And give us the Vin and the cowl tag numbers and we'll be glad to help ya figger out hwat's what.

Ranzan · February 13th, 2009, 07:20 AM

Welcome to the board Andy

sounds like an awesome find
post up the cowl tag and one of us should be able to figure it out
and a bumper shouldn`t be an issue I have a few but I know some of the guys that are closer have some as well

and you have to post some pictures to belong to this board :P

citcapp · February 13th, 2009, 08:39 AM

Welcome to the site Andy. We all have stories of how we found our Oldsmobiles and most of us never get tired of hearing the stories. This is a great place to get help with your restore. Good luck

NorCalAndy · February 13th, 2009, 01:22 PM

Thanks Im trying to load a few pics but have been unsuccessful. Ill see if the better half can make it happen.

2blu442 · February 13th, 2009, 01:27 PM

Welcome Andy
I'm up in Medford Oregon and have a 1966 4 door parts car. Do you ever get up this way? I believe the front fenders and hood are nice on this car. John

NorCalAndy · February 13th, 2009, 01:59 PM

Ok so it finally stopped snowing enough to get the vin info on the car. This is from the plate under the hood. I f someone can decode it and tell me what engine it has that would be great.

66-33867 LAN
612
088-C
c-1
WS 2XT
4FC 5Y

and engine number on the front is
3944173

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

STUPID SNOW I WAS GOING TO REDO THE BREAKS TODAY!!! LOL

gearheads78 · February 13th, 2009, 02:46 PM

welcome Andy I was originally looking for a 66/67 Chevelle and opened my search to other A-bodies. As you can see in my sig I ended up was a 66 Cutlass. I still like Chevelles but really like my Cutlass. Check out my build link when you have a chance.

NorCalAndy · February 13th, 2009, 03:43 PM

I spent an hour last night checking out your Olds. I like it alot. Im trying to decode my car to see which way I will go with it. I have alot of chevelle stuff that will transfer over. Was in the garage looking around found a set of four speed pedals and thought hmmm better not start cutting it up yet hehe.

NorCalAndy · February 13th, 2009, 05:07 PM

hey Im trying to post my pics but cant resize them can I email them to someone. Computers suck!!! If it doesnt take oil or leak oil I have trouble with it lol

gearheads78 · February 13th, 2009, 11:03 PM

What you do is resize the photo using photoshop or what ever software you have. Then upload to a site. I used imageshack.com Go to properties and copy the URL them come here click on the little picture icon with the mountain and past in the box that pops up.

Car looks real solid and complete. Some days I wish mine started looking like that. I could have minitubed and not thought twice about it.

Oldsguy · February 14th, 2009, 04:04 PM

Cool find! Welcome to our site.

NorCalAndy · February 16th, 2009, 09:09 PM

Thanks for the help so when can I post to other forums on here? Is it a time thing????

gearheads78 · February 16th, 2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorCalAndy

Thanks for the help so when can I post to other forums on here? Is it a time thing????

You are clear now.

February 12th, 2009, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
NorCalAndy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 22	Hello new to the forum from Northern Cal Hello I just got my dream car a 66 Olds Cutlass Convertible. I found this car in a field on top of a bunch of Sagebrush where it has been sitting since 1981. It was a friends mom's first car she got it in 1972 or 1973 from the original owner parked it in 1981 after someone put motor oil in the master cylinder. lol It has 54,000 on the odometer and she said she got it with 20,000 miles on it. The top and the interior upholstery are shot. BUT complete. The car has power steering brakes power antenna and a tilt steering column. THere is no rust on the floor boards or trunk. I got the engine running last weekend and got the trans to shift. I know this sounds like one of those stories of a friend of a friend found a car. But I actually did. So Im trying to find someone to decode the car as it is all original and complete. Its a bench seat car with a fold down armrest. It was originally white with burgundy interior and a white top. Id like to redo the interior and top in black and do some tasteful upgrades but nothing that cant be put back to stock. Id also like to find out if this car is optioned different than a standard convert for its year. I usually build 66-67 chevelles but am very excited about doing this car. Im looking if anyone has them front fenders and a rear bumper for this car a core bumper is ok as this one is ripped at the bottom. Im located in Susanville Ca. between Reno Nevada and Redding Ca. Great website I look forward to meeting all the knowledgeable people on here. Andy

February 13th, 2009, 05:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,843	Welcome Welcome aboard Andy, Post som pics pronto And give us the Vin and the cowl tag numbers and we'll be glad to help ya figger out hwat's what. __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

February 13th, 2009, 07:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ranzan Parksville B.C. Canada Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 262	Welcome to the board Andy sounds like an awesome find post up the cowl tag and one of us should be able to figure it out and a bumper shouldn`t be an issue I have a few but I know some of the guys that are closer have some as well and you have to post some pictures to belong to this board :P __________________ Wes 67 C/S Sports Coupe http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2447183

February 13th, 2009, 08:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,437	Welcome to the site Andy. We all have stories of how we found our Oldsmobiles and most of us never get tired of hearing the stories. This is a great place to get help with your restore. Good luck __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

February 13th, 2009, 01:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,255	1966 Convertible Welcome Andy I'm up in Medford Oregon and have a 1966 4 door parts car. Do you ever get up this way? I believe the front fenders and hood are nice on this car. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 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!

February 13th, 2009, 03:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,711	Welcome Andy. Sounds like a neat find. Being complete is a plus even if it's shot, at least you know what it looks like to replace it and where it goes. Pretty cool options, with tilt and a powerful antenna it definately deserves to be saved.

February 13th, 2009, 01:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
NorCalAndy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 22	Thanks Im trying to load a few pics but have been unsuccessful. Ill see if the better half can make it happen.

February 13th, 2009, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
NorCalAndy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 22	Ok so it finally stopped snowing enough to get the vin info on the car. This is from the plate under the hood. I f someone can decode it and tell me what engine it has that would be great. 66-33867 LAN 612 088-C c-1 WS 2XT 4FC 5Y and engine number on the front is 3944173 Any help would be greatly appreciated. STUPID SNOW I WAS GOING TO REDO THE BREAKS TODAY!!! LOL

February 13th, 2009, 02:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
gearheads78 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,563	welcome Andy I was originally looking for a 66/67 Chevelle and opened my search to other A-bodies. As you can see in my sig I ended up was a 66 Cutlass. I still like Chevelles but really like my Cutlass. Check out my build link when you have a chance. __________________ -Richard 66 Cutlass ragtop my way Keep watching your cotton candy coated TV while your world falls apart around you...

February 13th, 2009, 03:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
NorCalAndy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 22	I spent an hour last night checking out your Olds. I like it alot. Im trying to decode my car to see which way I will go with it. I have alot of chevelle stuff that will transfer over. Was in the garage looking around found a set of four speed pedals and thought hmmm better not start cutting it up yet hehe.

February 13th, 2009, 05:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
NorCalAndy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 22	hey Im trying to post my pics but cant resize them can I email them to someone. Computers suck!!! If it doesnt take oil or leak oil I have trouble with it lol

February 13th, 2009, 11:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
gearheads78 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,563	What you do is resize the photo using photoshop or what ever software you have. Then upload to a site. I used imageshack.com Go to properties and copy the URL them come here click on the little picture icon with the mountain and past in the box that pops up. Car looks real solid and complete. Some days I wish mine started looking like that. I could have minitubed and not thought twice about it. __________________ -Richard 66 Cutlass ragtop my way Keep watching your cotton candy coated TV while your world falls apart around you...

February 14th, 2009, 04:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Cool find! Welcome to our site. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

February 16th, 2009, 09:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
NorCalAndy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 22	Thanks for the help so when can I post to other forums on here? Is it a time thing????

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