Finally found one

dar83501 · 02-06-2008, 11:13 AM

In my junker patrols, I've finally come across a 68 vintage Cutlass, chillin in somebody's back yard. I have yet to snap any pictures, and all I could see was the rear end...has the vertical tail lights. Looks to be in decent shape...but I'm worried it may have had a vinyl top, as the top appeared to be a different color, and i'm afraid it could be rust...but It was too far away to tell for certain.

Pray that it's some little old lady that shares the same mindset as J's nice little old cookie baking lady, and happily hands the keys to me in exchange for a crisp $100 bill and a nice conversation about how JFK is still the president. =)

J-(Chicago) · 02-06-2008, 12:21 PM

Bwahaha!!

Don't go robbing old ladies.
I hope you get it though.
Once you do, you will undoubtedly need a second job as well.

Oldsguy · 02-06-2008, 12:23 PM

I hope you are able to buy the car at an agreeable price. Good luck.

dar83501 · 02-06-2008, 12:30 PM

I already need a second job

Oldsmaniac · 02-06-2008, 12:37 PM

A 68 Cutlass would have horizontal tail lights...the 69's are more vertical....

dar83501 · 02-06-2008, 01:08 PM

yeah i don't know what year it is for sure, all I know is it's of the 68 vintage....and I've wanted one for years.

I'd even scrap my land yacht plans for one.

dar83501 · 02-06-2008, 01:39 PM

I just cruised back by and got a good look at it...

it's a FOUR DOOR! *insert homer simpson d'oh here*

Oh well...junker patrol for another day I suppose.

Rallye469 · 02-06-2008, 03:35 PM

Sorry to hear the thing's a more door...
What shape is it in? If it's in primo shape and you can get it
cheap...part it out! You'll be close to getting your '68 a lot sooner.
Good fenders alone are worth at least $350 a piece.
Used grills in good shape always fetch good money.
Bumpers, lenses, interior, hood, rad, engine, trim...
It could ad up quick.

Olds64 · 02-06-2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

more door

Just more car to love!

Dapapadon · 02-06-2008, 09:48 PM

I aggree with Rallye, check it out. Shoot if you could drive it around a little it would be like advertizing. Even to part out, or save some parts for trading. Ya never know.

Don

dar83501 · 02-07-2008, 12:00 AM

possibly, it would just depend how much I could land it for. It's not worth it to pay $500 for something and part it out for $600, i'll spend the extra $100 on beer in the time it takes me and Josh to tear her apart, hahaha.

dar83501 · 02-07-2008, 12:10 AM

The whole idea is to try to blow as much money on the cars now, while I'm in college and have extra money (it'll make sense in a second)...before I end up with another girlfriend, or worse yet married, or worse even still have kids, when i have no money to spend on my toys and have a nagging woman yelling at me to "sell that piece of S*** oldsmobile, you can't afford to drive it anyway."

Oldsmobiles aren't just for driving...it's nice to sit in a lawn chair on a hot summer day, drinking beer, and admiring the beauty of it as it sits in your yard/driveway/side of the house/strategic neighborhood location....Also to guard the tires from stray dogs that need a conveniant outdoor latrine.

2blu442 · 02-07-2008, 09:41 PM

So are you in dry country? If that has rust free body parts you could make some money on it. The front clip will fit a 2 door car, then the rear deck lid is the same as a convertible. Bumpers, grill, dash, radiator shroud, underhood parts are the same as 2 door. If the plastic headlight surrounds aren't broken up people would wait in line to buy them. I would check it out if it were near my home! Then again I'd rather turn wrenches than watch TV, so tinkering is recreation for me

Olds64 · 02-08-2008, 05:28 AM

Of course you would also need a place to store the car if you were to part it out.

dar83501 · 02-08-2008, 02:30 PM

I have a place to store it, but I'm currently out of storage in that place to store it, haha.

A 92 plymouth laser, a 91 eagle talon, and an 85 jeep cherokee are currently in the shop.

Lewiston isn't exactly dry, but it may still be worth taking a look at.

69sAndrew · 02-10-2008, 06:08 AM

Just get it and weld the back doors shut....

voilà

a 2 door door.

Sorry couldn't resist. I'd pick it up just for the fun of it. I had a 72 4 door nova that was a blast just to beat around town in

J-(Chicago) · 02-10-2008, 06:24 AM

Use the laser from the Plymouth as a welder

Wtf u doin with that thing?!?! Ghost riding it off of some gravel piles in the quarry I hope.

Although, those Lasers looked cooler than 99% of other cars in 1992 unfortunately.

......... the obligatory junk picture

Rumor has it that the crumple zone was hit by a tumbleweed going 5 miles per hour

dar83501 · 02-10-2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-(Chicago)

Use the laser from the Plymouth as a welder

Wtf u doin with that thing?!?! Ghost riding it off of some gravel piles in the quarry I hope.

Although, those Lasers looked cooler than 99% of other cars in 1992 unfortunately.

......... the obligatory junk picture

Rumor has it that the crumple zone was hit by a tumbleweed going 5 miles per hour

1992 Plymouth Laser RS
All-Wheel Drive
5 Speed
Turbo, Holset HX40 (upgrade for cummins turbo diesel)
higher 1st and 5th gear
stripped interior
racing buckets
16 point roll cage
5 point racing harnesses
highly modified 4g63 engine
MegaSquirt controlled Ethanol fuel system
Computer controlled everything
Efficiently runs 51 lbs. of boost without blowing the head off the block anytime soon.

The car isn't mine, buuuuttt, do you have any more questiosn J?

J-(Chicago) · 02-10-2008, 07:20 PM

Nah. That'll do it.
I don't think I've even seen a Laser in the past 5 yeArs. Funny how one pops up on here.

dar83501 · 02-11-2008, 02:18 AM

I told the owner of the laser about your crumpled up laser picture and tumbleweed comment. He was... sour =)

J-(Chicago) · 02-11-2008, 12:16 PM

Sour is my middle name!!!
I actually don't have a real hatred for those cars, Just wanted to crack a funny joke and post a junk photo

and for your amusement........
SHARKS......WITH LASERS ON THEIR HEADS!!!!!!

The_Jeremiah · 02-11-2008, 01:27 PM

So where is this at ? i would love to pick it up... lol i personally like the 4-door, makes a great sleeper. Im looking for lots of parts. Let me know ! thanks

dar83501 · 02-11-2008, 02:03 PM

it's in Lewiston, Idaho. I'm going to inquire about it soon...if i pick it up i'll get ahold of you.

The_Jeremiah · 02-11-2008, 07:33 PM

Cool thanks a lot, i would like to see what condition its in, because for something like that i would be willing to make the trip and get either lots of parts, or the entire car if its not being used. thanks again, let me know : )

02-06-2008, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
dar83501 Brewsmobile > Bluesmobile Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 273	Finally found one In my junker patrols, I've finally come across a 68 vintage Cutlass, chillin in somebody's back yard. I have yet to snap any pictures, and all I could see was the rear end...has the vertical tail lights. Looks to be in decent shape...but I'm worried it may have had a vinyl top, as the top appeared to be a different color, and i'm afraid it could be rust...but It was too far away to tell for certain. Pray that it's some little old lady that shares the same mindset as J's nice little old cookie baking lady, and happily hands the keys to me in exchange for a crisp $100 bill and a nice conversation about how JFK is still the president. =) __________________ 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 455 Big Block Project - "The Brewsmobile"

02-06-2008, 12:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,646	Bwahaha!! Don't go robbing old ladies. I hope you get it though. Once you do, you will undoubtedly need a second job as well. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

02-06-2008, 12:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 3,145	I hope you are able to buy the car at an agreeable price. Good luck. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door

02-06-2008, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
dar83501 Brewsmobile > Bluesmobile Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 273	I already need a second job __________________ 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 455 Big Block Project - "The Brewsmobile"

02-06-2008, 12:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Oldsmaniac Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 428	A 68 Cutlass would have horizontal tail lights...the 69's are more vertical.... __________________ OCA Member 2587 '59 98 conv. '66 Starfire '66 Delta Fact.4spd '66 Delta conv. times 2 '67 442 conv. '68 Cutlass conv. '70 Rallye 350 '92 Custom Cruiser

02-06-2008, 01:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
dar83501 Brewsmobile > Bluesmobile Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 273	yeah i don't know what year it is for sure, all I know is it's of the 68 vintage....and I've wanted one for years. I'd even scrap my land yacht plans for one. __________________ 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 455 Big Block Project - "The Brewsmobile"

02-06-2008, 01:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
dar83501 Brewsmobile > Bluesmobile Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 273	I just cruised back by and got a good look at it... it's a FOUR DOOR! insert homer simpson d'oh here Oh well...junker patrol for another day I suppose. __________________ 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 455 Big Block Project - "The Brewsmobile"

02-06-2008, 03:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rallye469 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 236	Sorry to hear the thing's a more door... What shape is it in? If it's in primo shape and you can get it cheap...part it out! You'll be close to getting your '68 a lot sooner. Good fenders alone are worth at least $350 a piece. Used grills in good shape always fetch good money. Bumpers, lenses, interior, hood, rad, engine, trim... It could ad up quick.

02-06-2008, 09:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dapapadon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 316	I aggree with Rallye, check it out. Shoot if you could drive it around a little it would be like advertizing. Even to part out, or save some parts for trading. Ya never know. Don

02-07-2008, 12:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
dar83501 Brewsmobile > Bluesmobile Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 273	possibly, it would just depend how much I could land it for. It's not worth it to pay $500 for something and part it out for $600, i'll spend the extra $100 on beer in the time it takes me and Josh to tear her apart, hahaha. __________________ 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 455 Big Block Project - "The Brewsmobile"

02-07-2008, 12:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
dar83501 Brewsmobile > Bluesmobile Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 273	The whole idea is to try to blow as much money on the cars now, while I'm in college and have extra money (it'll make sense in a second)...before I end up with another girlfriend, or worse yet married, or worse even still have kids, when i have no money to spend on my toys and have a nagging woman yelling at me to "sell that piece of S*** oldsmobile, you can't afford to drive it anyway." Oldsmobiles aren't just for driving...it's nice to sit in a lawn chair on a hot summer day, drinking beer, and admiring the beauty of it as it sits in your yard/driveway/side of the house/strategic neighborhood location....Also to guard the tires from stray dogs that need a conveniant outdoor latrine. __________________ 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 455 Big Block Project - "The Brewsmobile"

02-07-2008, 09:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 924	1968 4 door So are you in dry country? If that has rust free body parts you could make some money on it. The front clip will fit a 2 door car, then the rear deck lid is the same as a convertible. Bumpers, grill, dash, radiator shroud, underhood parts are the same as 2 door. If the plastic headlight surrounds aren't broken up people would wait in line to buy them. I would check it out if it were near my home! Then again I'd rather turn wrenches than watch TV, so tinkering is recreation for me __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 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!

02-08-2008, 05:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 1,811	Of course you would also need a place to store the car if you were to part it out. __________________ "Some men are Baptists, others Catholics. My father was an OLDSMOBILE man." Ralphie Billingsley A Christmas Story 1983 "We rei-eign, supreme, ooooh god! Burrito supreme, and a chicken supreme, and a CUTLASS SUPREME!" Tenacious D 2007

02-08-2008, 02:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
dar83501 Brewsmobile > Bluesmobile Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 273	I have a place to store it, but I'm currently out of storage in that place to store it, haha. A 92 plymouth laser, a 91 eagle talon, and an 85 jeep cherokee are currently in the shop. Lewiston isn't exactly dry, but it may still be worth taking a look at. __________________ 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 455 Big Block Project - "The Brewsmobile"

02-10-2008, 06:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
69sAndrew 69 Cutlass S hardtop Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 42	Just get it and weld the back doors shut.... voilà a 2 door door. Sorry couldn't resist. I'd pick it up just for the fun of it. I had a 72 4 door nova that was a blast just to beat around town in

02-10-2008, 07:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,646	Nah. That'll do it. I don't think I've even seen a Laser in the past 5 yeArs. Funny how one pops up on here. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

02-11-2008, 02:18 AM	#20 (permalink)
dar83501 Brewsmobile > Bluesmobile Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 273	I told the owner of the laser about your crumpled up laser picture and tumbleweed comment. He was... sour =) __________________ 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 455 Big Block Project - "The Brewsmobile"

02-11-2008, 01:27 PM	#22 (permalink)
The_Jeremiah Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 248	So where is this at ? i would love to pick it up... lol i personally like the 4-door, makes a great sleeper. Im looking for lots of parts. Let me know ! thanks __________________ 69 Cutlass 4 door. Built 350 inside, grandma's grocery getter outside. Best sleeper in disguise.

02-11-2008, 02:03 PM	#23 (permalink)
dar83501 Brewsmobile > Bluesmobile Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lewiston, Idaho Posts: 273	it's in Lewiston, Idaho. I'm going to inquire about it soon...if i pick it up i'll get ahold of you. __________________ 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 455 Big Block Project - "The Brewsmobile"

02-11-2008, 07:33 PM	#24 (permalink)
The_Jeremiah Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 248	Cool thanks a lot, i would like to see what condition its in, because for something like that i would be willing to make the trip and get either lots of parts, or the entire car if its not being used. thanks again, let me know : ) __________________ 69 Cutlass 4 door. Built 350 inside, grandma's grocery getter outside. Best sleeper in disguise.

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