1980 Olds Cutlass, Rare stainless steel landau

Jim's rare 80 · 02-15-2007, 03:16 AM

I am restoring a 1980 Olds Cutlass. I know where the car was built(Quebec), sold(Hamilton Ontario, Canada), and how many owners. The car still resides in the same city it was sold in. It has a stainless steel landau roof option that nobody seems to know about. Not even GM Vintage group. I have seen one other car like mine for sale on ebay, built in Lansing, sold in Arrizona. Is there anyone else who could shed some light on this. I have been told a few things, just looking for confirmation. A pic of this car is on my profile. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Jim.

keith6989 · 03-03-2007, 03:55 PM

Guys? at least one of us must be able to help, I have seen others on a google image, but nothing like this.

Jim's rare 80 · 03-07-2007, 03:14 AM

I have updated a better photo. Thanks.

Oldsguy · 03-07-2007, 11:20 AM

I won't go as far to say it isn't stock, but I have never seen one before. Looks good though.

Oldsfan · 03-07-2007, 05:30 PM

Well, I thought I had something in my dealer albums on that car, but I don't. I know I've seen them before. Not too often, but I've seen them, at least here in the northeastern U.S. I didn't think they were in '80, though. I thought the big roof option in '80 was the carriage roof. But your's is Canadian, so who knows. I thought we had that roof down here in '79. I don't remember the ones I've seen as being quite that wide, and I don't remember the chrome targa band in front of the 1/4 windows. But it's been a while since I've seen one. What does the script on the top say? Cutlass Supreme something?

Paul

four42 · 03-07-2007, 08:56 PM

Looks awesome!

Jim's rare 80 · 03-08-2007, 04:12 AM

Thanks for the replies. This forum hooked me up with a couple in MN that have an 80 with the same roof option, owned since 84. Theirs has two emblems, Cutlass, and extreme, with a calais grille. Mine had only Cutlass when I bought it, couldn't find a good replacement, so I put on NOS Cutlass supreme emblems, as my car has the supreme grilles. The guy I met from AR last year also had the "extreme" badges. Three cars, so far apart. Only questions are, who put these roofs on, and who took "MY" etreme badges. LOL. Comments, replies still welcome.
Thanks, Jim.

Oldsfan · 03-08-2007, 05:59 AM

Extreme. Now that I remember seeing in the book. Even told you where to get the emblems from. Didn't think it said anything about the stainless top. Guess I'll have to hit the books again tonight.

Paul

Oldsfan · 03-09-2007, 06:21 AM

Well, I found my Extreme information. But it was from 1978. Might have been a Minnesota Zone thing. Equipment included a landau top, super stock rims, sport mirrors, and engine block heater and something else. These cars had Extreme decals and emblems and contact information was given for the dealer to obtain these two items.

So that's not it. Sorry.

Paul

Jim's rare 80 · 03-09-2007, 07:28 AM

Hey Paul. Thanks for the effort. The only two other guys I've met with this type of roof, were on 80's. Both Calais, Mine being the only supreme, I guess that makes mine..... One of a kind?? Who knows. Anybody have plain "Cutlass" emblems. I'm staying in touch here.
Jim.

69-Sguy · 03-10-2007, 10:54 AM

No matter what the deal is, I think it looks great. Nice condition too. Definately a keeper. Good luck.
Mark

keith6989 · 03-11-2007, 05:10 PM

Beautiful looking car I would love to see some more pics.

Jim's rare 80 · 03-12-2007, 02:02 AM

Hi. I have posted a few more pics in the photo gallery on this site, under Cutlass pics. Pics are from last summer. The car is in pieces right now,getting a "frame overhaul" See attatched pic. Thanks for the interest. Jim.

keith6989 · 03-12-2007, 01:47 PM

WOW! you got her stripped down pretty good, It looks like it is ready to go down the assembly line to be finished. Keep me updated, I cant wait to see it come together

Jim's rare 80 · 04-07-2007, 09:42 AM

Hi. Spring is here, so I'm moving the body to the shop where it'll get lifted from the old fame. All the parts are in place, just need more 'time' to work on it. Still aimin for a drive this summer. 'Time' will tell.

02-15-2007, 03:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jim's rare 80 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 200	1980 Olds Cutlass, Rare stainless steel landau I am restoring a 1980 Olds Cutlass. I know where the car was built(Quebec), sold(Hamilton Ontario, Canada), and how many owners. The car still resides in the same city it was sold in. It has a stainless steel landau roof option that nobody seems to know about. Not even GM Vintage group. I have seen one other car like mine for sale on ebay, built in Lansing, sold in Arrizona. Is there anyone else who could shed some light on this. I have been told a few things, just looking for confirmation. A pic of this car is on my profile. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Jim.

03-03-2007, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
keith6989 2Blue 55" Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 377	Guys? at least one of us must be able to help, I have seen others on a google image, but nothing like this. __________________ Robert 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88

03-07-2007, 11:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,553	I won't go as far to say it isn't stock, but I have never seen one before. Looks good though. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

03-10-2007, 10:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
69-Sguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 14	No matter what the deal is, I think it looks great. Nice condition too. Definately a keeper. Good luck. Mark __________________ Go topless and feel the breeze

03-11-2007, 05:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
keith6989 2Blue 55" Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 377	Beautiful looking car I would love to see some more pics. __________________ Robert 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88

03-07-2007, 05:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Oldsfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 427	Well, I thought I had something in my dealer albums on that car, but I don't. I know I've seen them before. Not too often, but I've seen them, at least here in the northeastern U.S. I didn't think they were in '80, though. I thought the big roof option in '80 was the carriage roof. But your's is Canadian, so who knows. I thought we had that roof down here in '79. I don't remember the ones I've seen as being quite that wide, and I don't remember the chrome targa band in front of the 1/4 windows. But it's been a while since I've seen one. What does the script on the top say? Cutlass Supreme something? Paul

03-07-2007, 08:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
four42 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29	Looks awesome!

03-08-2007, 04:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jim's rare 80 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 200	Thanks for the replies. This forum hooked me up with a couple in MN that have an 80 with the same roof option, owned since 84. Theirs has two emblems, Cutlass, and extreme, with a calais grille. Mine had only Cutlass when I bought it, couldn't find a good replacement, so I put on NOS Cutlass supreme emblems, as my car has the supreme grilles. The guy I met from AR last year also had the "extreme" badges. Three cars, so far apart. Only questions are, who put these roofs on, and who took "MY" etreme badges. LOL. Comments, replies still welcome. Thanks, Jim.

03-08-2007, 05:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Oldsfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 427	Extreme. Now that I remember seeing in the book. Even told you where to get the emblems from. Didn't think it said anything about the stainless top. Guess I'll have to hit the books again tonight. Paul

03-09-2007, 06:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Oldsfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 427	Well, I found my Extreme information. But it was from 1978. Might have been a Minnesota Zone thing. Equipment included a landau top, super stock rims, sport mirrors, and engine block heater and something else. These cars had Extreme decals and emblems and contact information was given for the dealer to obtain these two items. So that's not it. Sorry. Paul

03-09-2007, 07:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jim's rare 80 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 200	Hey Paul. Thanks for the effort. The only two other guys I've met with this type of roof, were on 80's. Both Calais, Mine being the only supreme, I guess that makes mine..... One of a kind?? Who knows. Anybody have plain "Cutlass" emblems. I'm staying in touch here. Jim.

03-12-2007, 01:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
keith6989 2Blue 55" Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 377	WOW! you got her stripped down pretty good, It looks like it is ready to go down the assembly line to be finished. Keep me updated, I cant wait to see it come together __________________ Robert 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88

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