71 Olds coupe

Erer · 03-29-2007, 12:54 PM

Hello!

I'm new to this board and hope to learn some new things. I bought a 71 Olds Delta 88 from my best friend about a year ago. Took me 15 years to get him to sell her to me. She's got over 200,000 miles on the engine but still runs like a dream. (She does like her oil

). The body is straight. She has some cancerous spots around the wheel wells. The vinyl top needs to be replaced, gives the term rag top a whole new meaning. I've got alot of work ahead of me but I'm really looking forward to giving Sweet Pea a new life. Same buddy also gave me 70 Olds as a part car. The dash is emaculent. May work on swapping them over this summer. So be prepared for alot of questions.

Angie

Kennybill · 04-20-2007, 08:42 PM

Hello Fellow 1971 Olds Delta 88 Owner, I too have a Palm Green 1971. They are a nice driving car. I own some 1966 & 67' B-bodies and the 71 is alot better handling, plus they have disc brakes. I have a 71 Olds 98 also. I call my Delta "Green Machine." Put a pic up of "Sweet Pea."

Late, Ken

keith6989 · 04-21-2007, 05:56 PM

Hello and welcome to the site. I am looking forewars to hearing more from you and your car. Do ou have any pics of your new carto show us?

PS, an EXCELLENT person to contact for your gasket is ron sperling, His E-mail is Hotwheels68442@aol.com

Good luck with your car, keep me updated

Erer · 04-24-2007, 01:20 PM

Hi Keith,

Thanks for the welcome. I posted some pics of Sweet Pea in the 71 Olds commercial thread.

You mentioned something about a gasket. I'm not sure I know which one you mean. Enlighten me.

Ang

keith6989 · 04-24-2007, 04:58 PM

Oopsy, it was a typo, he is just an excellent person to deal with if you need any type of gasket. He has everythin from 1930 thru 60, and early 70's.
I seen you car, it looks really sharp, it is truely a diamond in need of a little tlc. Keep me updated on how the car is coming, If you have any questions I am sure we can help.

Good luck with your new car.

03-29-2007, 12:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Erer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6	71 Olds coupe Hello! I'm new to this board and hope to learn some new things. I bought a 71 Olds Delta 88 from my best friend about a year ago. Took me 15 years to get him to sell her to me. She's got over 200,000 miles on the engine but still runs like a dream. (She does like her oil ). The body is straight. She has some cancerous spots around the wheel wells. The vinyl top needs to be replaced, gives the term rag top a whole new meaning. I've got alot of work ahead of me but I'm really looking forward to giving Sweet Pea a new life. Same buddy also gave me 70 Olds as a part car. The dash is emaculent. May work on swapping them over this summer. So be prepared for alot of questions. Angie

04-20-2007, 08:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kennybill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 198	Hello Fellow 1971 Olds Delta 88 Owner, I too have a Palm Green 1971. They are a nice driving car. I own some 1966 & 67' B-bodies and the 71 is alot better handling, plus they have disc brakes. I have a 71 Olds 98 also. I call my Delta "Green Machine." Put a pic up of "Sweet Pea." Late, Ken __________________ A man has to know his limitations, especially with an Oldsmobile

04-21-2007, 05:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
keith6989 2Blue 55" Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 380	Hello and welcome to the site. I am looking forewars to hearing more from you and your car. Do ou have any pics of your new carto show us? PS, an EXCELLENT person to contact for your gasket is ron sperling, His E-mail is Hotwheels68442@aol.com Good luck with your car, keep me updated __________________ Robert 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88

04-24-2007, 04:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
keith6989 2Blue 55" Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 380	Oopsy, it was a typo, he is just an excellent person to deal with if you need any type of gasket. He has everythin from 1930 thru 60, and early 70's. I seen you car, it looks really sharp, it is truely a diamond in need of a little tlc. Keep me updated on how the car is coming, If you have any questions I am sure we can help. Good luck with your new car. __________________ Robert 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88

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04-24-2007, 01:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Erer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6	Hi Keith, Thanks for the welcome. I posted some pics of Sweet Pea in the 71 Olds commercial thread. You mentioned something about a gasket. I'm not sure I know which one you mean. Enlighten me. Ang