1969 Delta Royale

Carlos68 · July 8th, 2006, 09:36 PM

Hi, new member and new owner of a 69 Delta Royale 2 dr coupe. I bought it through work, its all orignal and in decent shape with a rebuilt orignal 455 rocket and trans.

My question is, does anyone have any good pics of this style of car, I am trying to find some good pics so I can make sure I have all trim and badges for said car.

Thanks muchly

Oldsguy · July 9th, 2006, 04:13 PM

Try this link

http://semihemi.thingie.net/Olds88.html

Carlos68 · July 10th, 2006, 09:40 AM

Thank you, not quite the same model, but it does give me an idea of what I may be missing for trim pieces.

I fell into this deal, the boss thought it was a pile of junk, however it's turning out to be a completely orignal stock Delta Royale. The body needs some TLC and a lil bit of cancer work, but for its age, hardly any work at all. The interior is mint cept for the driver's seat.

I have taken some pics and will post them soon.

Thanks again,

Carlos68 · July 10th, 2006, 09:27 PM

Well, as promiced here are some pics of my newest find.

1969 Olds Delta 88 Royale 2dr hardtop coupe.

All original, except for the rims and tires. 74,000 orignal miles, one owner, all original manuals, and other paperwork, small amount of rust on fenders and below the rear window.
Trunk and floor pans are mint.
Interior except for the drivers seat is mint. Missing its vinal roof.
Freshly rebuilt original 455 4BBL and matching rebuilt 3speed auto. Rebuilds were done less then 5 yrs ago and have less then 300 miles on it since then.
Outside of car seem rough, due to being stored in a body shope for a few years, while it was supposed to be restored. Splatered with different colors of paint and hood has pealed its paint. Been off the road since '82, but started and driven around a parking lot once or twice a year. Hence the less then 300 on the rebuilt motor and trans.

All this, with transfer papers and registration for $300 Cdn.

Enjoy, I know I am and god this is going to be a sweet restore.

Oldsguy · July 11th, 2006, 06:47 AM

WOOOHOOOOO! you found yourself a deal my friend! That Royale package is nice. The console really makes the interior. I would recommend two tone paint instead of a vinyl top because there is so much opportunity for water intrusion and corrosion, then you end up with water leaks on the back window or the top. But, that's just my opinion. Sell those aftermarket wheels and get some nice full size wheel covers on steel wheels. The bolt pattern will prevent you from using SSII wheels unless you use adapters which I did and was sorry for it.

oldsonlywaytogo · July 25th, 2006, 05:56 PM

thats a good lookin car and for 300 Cdn, a steal of a deal. i agree though< lose the wheels and find some olds wheel covers. good job on pickin that one up

Carlos68 · July 26th, 2006, 12:36 AM

Thank you both. I am very happy with this find and with your advice and others have decided to do the following with her.

1. Lose the vinyl top, and do a two tone paint job. Although I may go one step farther and do a simulated vinyl top with a fabric paint that a painter buddy of mine told me about. If I do this, I will be putting all the original trim work around where the top would normally be.

2.Minor work to the motor and exhast. K&N filter in the stock air cleaner. Upgrade the ignition system, with plug wires, coil and maybe a new distrib. Probally an upgrade from the stock y pipe and signal tail pipe to a dual exhast with crossover and flowmaster mufflers. I looked already and the car only has one pipe, but the whole thing is factory notched for a dual system.

3. Rims. Not sure what yet....I have not seen any pics of a stock rim and cap yet, would like to do that, but may go with nice plain aluminum rim.

I got the keys made up for it, primed the motor and gave it a go. Wow... she fired on the first crank and purred like a kitten on 'roids..LOL. Not a knock, ting rattle nothing and the throtle responce was amazing. I was able to contane myself and not go for a ride, but am looking forward to it before I start the tear down for the media blaster.

69deltaconvert · July 31st, 2006, 09:06 PM

I need that floor shifter and seats for my 69 88 convertible. I have cash. I know you won't but its worth asking.

Carlos68 · July 31st, 2006, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69deltaconvert

I need that floor shifter and seats for my 69 88 convertible. I have cash. I know you won't but its worth asking.

Sorry

I won't part out this car, if I sell it, it would be whole...cause I cant tear apart a 100% original car. Thanks for asking though.

Carlos68 · August 3rd, 2006, 11:16 AM

Hmmmmmm...what happened to my responce to oldfans post? I was here...but now its not....

69deltaconvert · August 5th, 2006, 02:11 AM

I was at my local junk yard and they have a 69 delta custom 88 4 door 455 A/C car I've been takin parts off it for the past 2 days. If theres anything anyone on here wants speek soon because it will go to the crusher in 2 weeks.

Carlos68 · August 5th, 2006, 08:10 AM

Where are you located? I could use the rims or hubcaps.

69deltaconvert · August 6th, 2006, 12:45 AM

Im in seattle I could mail you hub caps I have several olds hub caps around but I want my wheels and the one at the yard has none.

69deltaconvert · August 6th, 2006, 01:12 AM

If you want duals on that you need to call Thornton reprductions and get the special S casting manifold (about 229.95 + shipping). Trust me its well worth it they fit so perfect its scary. And for wheels I recomend the Buick rallys they look good on a delta. To finish of the wheels you buy the olds wheel decal off ebay and they look great. I cant post a pic because my files are to big but you can just picture it in your mind.

DeltaFlyer · August 23rd, 2006, 04:53 PM

Hello, everyone.
Just found you guys here. I've been a Delta 88 aficionado since I was 18. I've had 5 of them, all but one '69's. (That one was a '70) One was a Royale like yours, though green with a black vinyl top. I traded it when I got married in '82, and wished I never had. Now, I've got one in the shop being restored (well, repainted and new interior), but I think it's a Custom, not a Royale. No power options, and bench front seat. Still has the Rocket 455 4bbl., though. Hopefully, I'll get it back soon.
DeltaFlyer

69deltaconvert · August 23rd, 2006, 11:33 PM

If you need delta parts I have plenty here for my car and yours.

DeltaFlyer · August 24th, 2006, 08:25 AM

I'll check to see what's needed, and get back to you.
DeltaFlyer

American Lead · March 20th, 2007, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69deltaconvert

I need that floor shifter and seats for my 69 88 convertible. I have cash. I know you won't but its worth asking.

Try lokar preformance parts. I think they carry shifters. I will keep an eye out for any if I see them.

Your car is BEAUTIFUL they sure don't make them like they used to. Keep us updated. I am looking foreward to some new pictures.

July 8th, 2006, 09:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Carlos68 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9	1969 Delta Royale Hi, new member and new owner of a 69 Delta Royale 2 dr coupe. I bought it through work, its all orignal and in decent shape with a rebuilt orignal 455 rocket and trans. My question is, does anyone have any good pics of this style of car, I am trying to find some good pics so I can make sure I have all trim and badges for said car. Thanks muchly

July 9th, 2006, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,315	Try this link http://semihemi.thingie.net/Olds88.html __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

July 11th, 2006, 06:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,315	WOOOHOOOOO! you found yourself a deal my friend! That Royale package is nice. The console really makes the interior. I would recommend two tone paint instead of a vinyl top because there is so much opportunity for water intrusion and corrosion, then you end up with water leaks on the back window or the top. But, that's just my opinion. Sell those aftermarket wheels and get some nice full size wheel covers on steel wheels. The bolt pattern will prevent you from using SSII wheels unless you use adapters which I did and was sorry for it. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

July 31st, 2006, 09:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
69deltaconvert Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 64	part it out I need that floor shifter and seats for my 69 88 convertible. I have cash. I know you won't but its worth asking.

August 5th, 2006, 02:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
69deltaconvert Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 64	Do You Need Parts I was at my local junk yard and they have a 69 delta custom 88 4 door 455 A/C car I've been takin parts off it for the past 2 days. If theres anything anyone on here wants speek soon because it will go to the crusher in 2 weeks.

July 10th, 2006, 09:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Carlos68 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9	Thank you, not quite the same model, but it does give me an idea of what I may be missing for trim pieces. I fell into this deal, the boss thought it was a pile of junk, however it's turning out to be a completely orignal stock Delta Royale. The body needs some TLC and a lil bit of cancer work, but for its age, hardly any work at all. The interior is mint cept for the driver's seat. I have taken some pics and will post them soon. Thanks again,

July 10th, 2006, 09:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Carlos68 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9	Well, as promiced here are some pics of my newest find. 1969 Olds Delta 88 Royale 2dr hardtop coupe. All original, except for the rims and tires. 74,000 orignal miles, one owner, all original manuals, and other paperwork, small amount of rust on fenders and below the rear window. Trunk and floor pans are mint. Interior except for the drivers seat is mint. Missing its vinal roof. Freshly rebuilt original 455 4BBL and matching rebuilt 3speed auto. Rebuilds were done less then 5 yrs ago and have less then 300 miles on it since then. Outside of car seem rough, due to being stored in a body shope for a few years, while it was supposed to be restored. Splatered with different colors of paint and hood has pealed its paint. Been off the road since '82, but started and driven around a parking lot once or twice a year. Hence the less then 300 on the rebuilt motor and trans. All this, with transfer papers and registration for $300 Cdn. Enjoy, I know I am and god this is going to be a sweet restore.

July 25th, 2006, 05:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
oldsonlywaytogo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3	thats a good lookin car and for 300 Cdn, a steal of a deal. i agree though< lose the wheels and find some olds wheel covers. good job on pickin that one up

July 26th, 2006, 12:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Carlos68 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9	Thank you both. I am very happy with this find and with your advice and others have decided to do the following with her. 1. Lose the vinyl top, and do a two tone paint job. Although I may go one step farther and do a simulated vinyl top with a fabric paint that a painter buddy of mine told me about. If I do this, I will be putting all the original trim work around where the top would normally be. 2.Minor work to the motor and exhast. K&N filter in the stock air cleaner. Upgrade the ignition system, with plug wires, coil and maybe a new distrib. Probally an upgrade from the stock y pipe and signal tail pipe to a dual exhast with crossover and flowmaster mufflers. I looked already and the car only has one pipe, but the whole thing is factory notched for a dual system. 3. Rims. Not sure what yet....I have not seen any pics of a stock rim and cap yet, would like to do that, but may go with nice plain aluminum rim. I got the keys made up for it, primed the motor and gave it a go. Wow... she fired on the first crank and purred like a kitten on 'roids..LOL. Not a knock, ting rattle nothing and the throtle responce was amazing. I was able to contane myself and not go for a ride, but am looking forward to it before I start the tear down for the media blaster.

August 3rd, 2006, 11:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Carlos68 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9	Hmmmmmm...what happened to my responce to oldfans post? I was here...but now its not....

August 5th, 2006, 08:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
Carlos68 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 9	Where are you located? I could use the rims or hubcaps.

August 6th, 2006, 12:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
69deltaconvert Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 64	The great city of Seattle Im in seattle I could mail you hub caps I have several olds hub caps around but I want my wheels and the one at the yard has none.

August 6th, 2006, 01:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
69deltaconvert Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 64	If you want duals on that you need to call Thornton reprductions and get the special S casting manifold (about 229.95 + shipping). Trust me its well worth it they fit so perfect its scary. And for wheels I recomend the Buick rallys they look good on a delta. To finish of the wheels you buy the olds wheel decal off ebay and they look great. I cant post a pic because my files are to big but you can just picture it in your mind.

August 23rd, 2006, 04:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
DeltaFlyer Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3	New here Hello, everyone. Just found you guys here. I've been a Delta 88 aficionado since I was 18. I've had 5 of them, all but one '69's. (That one was a '70) One was a Royale like yours, though green with a black vinyl top. I traded it when I got married in '82, and wished I never had. Now, I've got one in the shop being restored (well, repainted and new interior), but I think it's a Custom, not a Royale. No power options, and bench front seat. Still has the Rocket 455 4bbl., though. Hopefully, I'll get it back soon. DeltaFlyer

August 23rd, 2006, 11:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
69deltaconvert Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 64	If you need delta parts I have plenty here for my car and yours.

August 24th, 2006, 08:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
DeltaFlyer Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3	Thanks I'll check to see what's needed, and get back to you. DeltaFlyer

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