This WAS my Fathers Oldsmobile....

[Allan R]

Here are some pics of my car taken in March this year (that's why you might see some snow. It's not normally that cold up here in July) This car started life as a plain jane Cutlass S with PS,PB and auto TH350, period (option code A52) I've got the broadcast sheet to prove it.

Anyway, this was my DAD's car. God bless Dad, Olds fever now runs in my own family. He had 2 of these. The other was an earlier model produced in Nov 1971 (Cutlass S - Matador red) for the 72 model year. He gave that one to me for XMAS in 1975. (Can't believe how spoiled I was back then). Anyway, I sold the car to a friend in 1980 and I'm still kicking myself.
This one went to my brother after Dad passed away. Bro's only concern was whether it would start, and did it have any gas? I did the maintenance on the car for him cause he had a hard time finding his ass with both hands. Bought it off him in 1981 when he bought a Merc 4 banger and went to work fixing all the body damage etc he caused/did.


This car had all the bright work and sheet metal done with NOS parts back in 1986. Color is Corvette Silver - base / clear. I have umpteen different options I'm planning to install. They are all either NOS or OEM restored parts that are correct for this model year. So, there's absolutely no way in hell that it will match it's factory build sheet when I'm done, but I don't care. Just need the time and some space. Yes that's an NOS Y71 thermometer in front of the driver mirror. Got another one in storage. Have the dual cutout bumper and trumpets, wing, rallye pac, PW, PDL, Tilt, Ptrunk, Cruise, tinted glass, electric rear defog, T44, night watch, yada yada yada. I'll post it someday.
The wife is kinda used to "her" half of the garage even though she knows that it's really "mine". Like she told me many moons ago after we got married, "What's yours is mine, and what's mine is still mine". She's worth it though.

The interior of this car is original (totally unmolested and VERY well preserved) with the exception of the drivers seat upright panel. Bro used to carry a "rat tail" comb and put some nice holes in it. This car has been garage kept under a cover since the 1986 except for the days when I decide it's ok to take it out for a cruise. Lots of interest from other drivers when that happens.

If anyone knows how to post more than 5 pics on this forum, please let me know and I'll add some more.

[Pghstarsky]

Once again, I have cutlass jealousy...Very nice car, keep up the fantastic work.

[Olds64]

That is a BEAUTIFUL car! I like the color and the wheels.

[Allan R]

Thanks for the nice words..
Here's a few more pics. In the drivers seat shot, if you look close you will see a rare tissue dispenser on the trans hump. Why rare? Because it has the olds rocket on it and it's an NOS part for this model year that is really hard to get. If memory serves, it was 147.00 plus shipping. How insane do you have to be to get what you want? Try me.

Keep in mind that this is a work in progress. It's NOT finished by any stretch of the imagination and you WILL find stuff that's not perfect if you are really looking for it.

I'll keep posting pics if you're interested. Got some neat shots of the "parts store" I've been accumulating for the past 3 years. You know, stuff that you're going to eventually get to install or play with.

Enjoy!

[cbroyles]

Thats one sharp ride.

[Oldsguy]

The black stripes on that beautiful silvery/grey look really good.

[marcar1993]

That car is gorgeous. Btw, if you host the pics on photobucket and hotlink them, thenyou can post more than 5 at a time, and it'll post them in the thread as pics.

[Allan R]

So, here's some more pics. Mostly of the stuff Ive been collecting over the past 2 years. Not complete by any stretch.... but it's a really good start. The next phase is to take all the OEM that's not NOS and make it look that way.

[Cecil Anderson]

WOW, would you like to send that fine Olds to England for a little holliday, I would take very good care of it for you. Andy

[Allan R]

WOW, would you like to send that fine Olds to England for a little holliday, I would take very good care of it for you. Andy

Couldn't think of a nicer way to have my way paid accross the pond. Don't know how it would be driving on the "wrong" side of the road.

Thanks for the nice comment. The car has a LOT of sentimental memories. I'm sure Dad would kind of wonder why the heck I'm spending so much time and money on it. (He was Scottish descent). However, he was the guy who led me to the Oldsmobile well and helped me start drinkin the water. I'd swear sometimes he's with me on cruise night.

[KeithA0000]

Cool stuff- where did you get that clock/tach thingie? That's an interesting piece...

[Bluevista]

Is that's tic-tac- thing there so you know what time it is when you blow your engine after going past redline?


Allan

[Lady72nRob71]

Originally Posted by amh555

Is that's tic-tac- thing there so you know what time it is when you blow your engine after going past redline?
Allan

LOL... Never thought of that reasoning!

"Tick-Tach-Tock - you just blew your block..."

[Redog]

Me Likey

[mugzilla]

Originally Posted by Allan R

Here are some pics of my car taken in March this year (that's why you might see some snow. It's not normally that cold up here in July) This car started life as a plain jane Cutlass S with PS,PB and auto TH350, period (option code A52) I've got the broadcast sheet to prove it.

Anyway, this was my DAD's car. God bless Dad, Olds fever now runs in my own family. He had 2 of these. The other was an earlier model produced in Nov 1971 (Cutlass S - Matador red) for the 72 model year. He gave that one to me for XMAS in 1975. (Can't believe how spoiled I was back then). Anyway, I sold the car to a friend in 1980 and I'm still kicking myself.
This one went to my brother after Dad passed away. Bro's only concern was whether it would start, and did it have any gas? I did the maintenance on the car for him cause he had a hard time finding his ass with both hands. Bought it off him in 1981 when he bought a Merc 4 banger and went to work fixing all the body damage etc he caused/did.


This car had all the bright work and sheet metal done with NOS parts back in 1986. Color is Corvette Silver - base / clear. I have umpteen different options I'm planning to install. They are all either NOS or OEM restored parts that are correct for this model year. So, there's absolutely no way in hell that it will match it's factory build sheet when I'm done, but I don't care. Just need the time and some space. Yes that's an NOS Y71 thermometer in front of the driver mirror. Got another one in storage. Have the dual cutout bumper and trumpets, wing, rallye pac, PW, PDL, Tilt, Ptrunk, Cruise, tinted glass, electric rear defog, T44, night watch, yada yada yada. I'll post it someday.
The wife is kinda used to "her" half of the garage even though she knows that it's really "mine". Like she told me many moons ago after we got married, "What's yours is mine, and what's mine is still mine". She's worth it though.

The interior of this car is original (totally unmolested and VERY well preserved) with the exception of the drivers seat upright panel. Bro used to carry a "rat tail" comb and put some nice holes in it. This car has been garage kept under a cover since the 1986 except for the days when I decide it's ok to take it out for a cruise. Lots of interest from other drivers when that happens.

If anyone knows how to post more than 5 pics on this forum, please let me know and I'll add some more.

http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...html#post40301

just quote me and see what I did ...

[Allan R]

KeithA0000Cool stuff- where did you get that clock/tach thingie? That's an interesting piece...

As others have mentioned, it's part of a tic, toc tach setup that was coded as a U21 option on A body Oldsmobiles. Since the fuel gauge was incorporated into the cluster, the 1972 models had a dash mounted seat belt warning light/shroud just above where the center a/c vent is located. Most people doing a resto overlook that little detail, so you can tell pretty quickly whether the car has a detailed resto or may have come from the factory with this option. Here's a picture of the 2 gauges that go on each side of the speedo. Tach goes to the right.

[KeithA0000]

Cool; never saw anything like that before. Got me all exited, but doesn't look like an applicable option for my 69. To risk exposing my ignorance even further, what's that thingie mounted beside you driver's side mirror (also seen in your second bunch of photos with the tic-toc-tach)?

[Allan R]

Originally Posted by KeithA0000

Cool; never saw anything like that before. Got me all exited, but doesn't look like an applicable option for my 69. To risk exposing my ignorance even further, what's that thingie mounted beside you driver's side mirror (also seen in your second bunch of photos with the tic-toc-tach)?

As luck would have it, the rallye pac gauges (U21 option) were availble for Cutlass/442 models from 1966/67?? and up. You can get them for your 69, but you'll also have to modify your wiring to the gauges a bit, + install the oil pressure and temp senders at the front of the block. If you do some web searching you will find these parts. I know Parts Place sells aftermarket "original look" rallye gauges for 1970 - 1972. Anyway, I've seen 1969 gauge packages up for grabs on ebay and parts place before. Price wise, they seem to be less expensive than the 1970-72 versions.

That "thingie" beside the mirror is the Y71 door thermometer option. This one is an NOS part. Back in it's day it was only about 15 bucks. I bought this one for a really low $379.00 + shipping and tax. I've got another one (also NOS) in its original box c/w templates. It's a nice piece that lots of people notice and ask about. BTW it works perfectly.

And, no such thing as an ignorant question...this forum is here to share this kind of information. Feel free to ask or comment. You won't find a better bunch of guys to talk to and ask questions of.

[KeithA0000]

Hey, thanks for that info; back to eBay I go! Cheers!