66 convert deal or no deal?

robertj66 · September 1st, 2007, 01:51 AM

I am new to these forums and I currently have an 84 olds cutlass but I have found a 66 delta 88 convertible for sale for $1200.The car is in deacent shape w/no rust needs a top and front and rear bumpers.My question is,how hard are parts for these to find and is this a good deal?The car runs good and has 102k on the odo

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Oldsmaniac · September 1st, 2007, 07:06 AM

The price is good if the car isnt rotted....Ya need to check the frame especially driver's side just where it turns after the engine cradle and along to the driver's door.....a conv. uses a boxed frame and it is prone to rot because water,dirt,road salt gets trapped there. Parts are not that hard to get....I have 2 1966 Delta Converts.

robertj66 · September 3rd, 2007, 10:28 PM

Thanks for the information it helped me out alot

Oldsguy · September 4th, 2007, 11:13 AM

I would buy it. I turned down a '68 Delmont when I was looking for a console for a project. It just sat in front of a service shop for about three years. I noticed it had bucket seats and a console and I wanted the console the owner said no-go but he would sell the complete car for about $1500 as I recall. I didn't but wish I had bought it now.... too bad.

rfaller · September 4th, 2007, 07:27 PM

lets look at this from a different point of view. what can you buy nowadays for 1200. answer.. not much. its a no brainer. even if it was half rotted, it would still be a great deal.

September 1st, 2007, 01:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
robertj66 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	66 convert deal or no deal? I am new to these forums and I currently have an 84 olds cutlass but I have found a 66 delta 88 convertible for sale for $1200.The car is in deacent shape w/no rust needs a top and front and rear bumpers.My question is,how hard are parts for these to find and is this a good deal?The car runs good and has 102k on the odo Any input would be greatly appreciated.

September 1st, 2007, 07:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsmaniac Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 702	The price is good if the car isnt rotted....Ya need to check the frame especially driver's side just where it turns after the engine cradle and along to the driver's door.....a conv. uses a boxed frame and it is prone to rot because water,dirt,road salt gets trapped there. Parts are not that hard to get....I have 2 1966 Delta Converts. __________________ OCA Member 2587 '59 98 conv. '66 Delta Fact.4spd '66 Delta conv. '67 442 post trac pac '67 442 conv. '68 Cutlass conv. '70 Rallye 350 '92 Custom Cruiser

September 4th, 2007, 11:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	I would buy it. I turned down a '68 Delmont when I was looking for a console for a project. It just sat in front of a service shop for about three years. I noticed it had bucket seats and a console and I wanted the console the owner said no-go but he would sell the complete car for about $1500 as I recall. I didn't but wish I had bought it now.... too bad. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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September 3rd, 2007, 10:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
robertj66 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	Thanks for the information it helped me out alot

September 4th, 2007, 07:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
rfaller Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 46	lets look at this from a different point of view. what can you buy nowadays for 1200. answer.. not much. its a no brainer. even if it was half rotted, it would still be a great deal.