'Big Bird' 67 D-88 Vert @ Home

frdmftr · 02-26-2007, 09:06 AM

After 300 'rainy' miles, she is now at her new home in Eastern Washington. My daughter names her 'Big Bird' (after the Sesame Street character) because she's big and yellow!

Specs- 67 Delta 88 convertible, 425 ci w/ Edelbrock manifold and carb, auto on column (I assume they all were).

Interested in any info or advice to better this car. She's in very nice shape but I plan to take her to a rod shop to get the bumpers/fenders/trunk lid etc. aligned correctly. (I'm lazy and just want to drive it).

I saw an earlier reference to the left side (drivers) manifold being unique. This one drops the pipe in the middle, crosses underneath the engine alongside the right pipe, then goes aft to exit back on the left (see pic). Is it possible this motor is from a Toronado? The trans shift rod is one of the 'half-moon' style.

Thanks in advance for info. Looking forward to many 'ice cream' runs into town with a back seat full of kids.

Later,
FRDMFTR

Oldsguy · 02-26-2007, 09:22 AM

Nice car! We once owned a '75 Delta 88 fourdoor, my kids were young then and they called it the bannana boat because it was yellow. The kids never forgot that and I am betting your daughter will never forget yours!

frdmftr · 02-26-2007, 09:48 AM

I hope she has the same memories being 'saved' as I have. I grew up around cars, actually thousands of them. My dad and his best friend, built the largest private collection of classic autos in the world (Lemay Collection www.lemaymuseum.org).

I picked this one up to have a 'daily' driver that can still 'show well'. She is 8 and just loves the wind in her hair.

Memories that will last forever.

FRDMFTR

frdmftr · 02-26-2007, 09:56 AM

Here's a pic of my dad with the 37 Packard limo. V-12 and smooth as silk. I plan to post pics of the Olds in the collection as I get time.

FRDMFTR

Kennybill · 02-26-2007, 02:55 PM

Nice Car! I have a 66 Dynamic conv. on the top of the list of cars to do. Ken

Oldsmaniac · 02-26-2007, 04:24 PM

The drivers side manifold is unique to factory dual exhaust cars and not the toronado....Im talking B bodies. This engine is known as the Starfire 425. The manifold does not dump from the center but at the rear as the passenger side. It appears someone has customized your exhaust using the single exhaust manifolds. The correct manifold is being reproduced and often turns up on Ebay....it makes dual exhaust much easier. Yes the trans shift bar is half mooned to clear the exhaust pipe. 442.com shows this in detal on their tech pages.....Nice car by the way!

2blu442 · 02-26-2007, 07:03 PM

Nice car! In 1968 they made a "Delta Custom" with bucket seats, floor shift and a console. I don't know if that model was available in 1967 or not. What color is the interior? John

02-26-2007, 09:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,937	Nice car! We once owned a '75 Delta 88 fourdoor, my kids were young then and they called it the bannana boat because it was yellow. The kids never forgot that and I am betting your daughter will never forget yours! __________________ Dan '46 2 door

02-26-2007, 02:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kennybill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 196	Nice Car! I have a 66 Dynamic conv. on the top of the list of cars to do. Ken __________________ A man has to know his limitations, especially with an Oldsmobile

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2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 837	Nice car! In 1968 they made a "Delta Custom" with bucket seats, floor shift and a console. I don't know if that model was available in 1967 or not. What color is the interior? John __________________ 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!

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02-26-2007, 09:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
frdmftr Freedom Fighter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nine Mile Falls, Washington Posts: 122	I hope she has the same memories being 'saved' as I have. I grew up around cars, actually thousands of them. My dad and his best friend, built the largest private collection of classic autos in the world (Lemay Collection www.lemaymuseum.org). I picked this one up to have a 'daily' driver that can still 'show well'. She is 8 and just loves the wind in her hair. Memories that will last forever. FRDMFTR

02-26-2007, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Oldsmaniac Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 382	The drivers side manifold is unique to factory dual exhaust cars and not the toronado....Im talking B bodies. This engine is known as the Starfire 425. The manifold does not dump from the center but at the rear as the passenger side. It appears someone has customized your exhaust using the single exhaust manifolds. The correct manifold is being reproduced and often turns up on Ebay....it makes dual exhaust much easier. Yes the trans shift bar is half mooned to clear the exhaust pipe. 442.com shows this in detal on their tech pages.....Nice car by the way!