New member introduction.

74omega · June 4th, 2008, 02:52 PM

Hello, I just purchased a 1974 Omega as my first "muscle car" though it is lacking the "muscle" part of the term as of now. I am from California and just was tired of smog, so I was searching for a nova (man Nova's are pricey) and found the omega by chance for $2200.

The car in question is a 1974 omega hatchback. The car has 44,000 original miles (although not a totally showroom 44K) has the original yellow paint with the original "Hurst" style pinstriping, It is a bucket seat,console shift,factory AC,350 4bbl gold rocket engine, black vinyl top on black "wet look" vinyl interior. Body is real straight with no rust.

The car is mostly original with addition of metering gauges, a tachometer, dual exhaust with coffin style mufflers, and a Holly 600 carb (original is in box).

I know nothing about this car so I found this site and hopefully will gain some knowledge. Thanks. I will post pics as soon as I can

Oldsguy · June 5th, 2008, 05:58 AM

You got yourself a nice car friend. I think a good tune-up and that thing should be very fun to drive. Welcome to our site.

74 Omega · June 5th, 2008, 06:36 AM

Wow, I saw this post and could not remember doing it...lol. I thought I was going crazy. Name are kinda close

Well post a few pics so we cam see, and welcome

Dave

joe_padavano · June 5th, 2008, 12:11 PM

So we've got TWO 74 Omega hatchbacks on the list? Coooool!

This is another one of those cars that I have to own before I die.

Olds64 · June 5th, 2008, 04:29 PM

AWSOME! Welcome to the site.

74omega · June 6th, 2008, 01:06 PM

Thanks for the welcome.. I am very happy with the car. I will button it up with new suspension parts first, and do a thorough safety checkup.

I am however dismayed by its current performance. Upon research and replacement of daily R&R parts, my plans will be to source early #5,6,7, 7a heads and follow Edelbrocks 397HP 350 olds package. I still will retain all factory a/c etc. WOW the only available hooker headers are $$$$$, almost makes me want to go SBC (almost lol)..

I already have a POSI unit from my brothers 78 trans am he used for parts for his 73 Firebird.

This project will start in the very near future.

here is a pic from the craigslist AD I bought it from.

Olds64 · June 6th, 2008, 07:31 PM

FATTY BOOM BATTIY!

74 Omega · June 7th, 2008, 06:34 AM

I also just swapped gears from a 79 Trans Am, 3.73 posi. It went together so quick and easy, I still think I did something wrong.
Here are some pics durring the swap, I didn't take any of the posi installed. You may want to look into changing the speedo gear at the same time, I have not done it yet,(still working on it) the gear swap changed my speedo by about 15 to 20MPH. The funny thing is, it seems the faster I drive the more it is off

Olds64 · June 7th, 2008, 07:24 AM

Dave, you should lay down two tracks of rubber for us and take a picture. That will let us know that your posi is working.

PRESQUE · June 25th, 2008, 04:51 AM

HI ALL! I HAVE A 1987 OLDS TORONADO, TROFIA. I LIVE IN CANADA, AND I'M WONDERING IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME FIND A PASSENGER SIDE FENDER, AND BUMPER FOR THIS CAR. I CAN BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL:, irene@nl.rogers.com, LOVE THIS SITE!

THANKS

Oldsguy · June 25th, 2008, 06:35 AM

Welcome to our site, good luck in your search for parts. In the states they called it the Trofeo, didn't know they changed the name in Canada but not surprised.

June 4th, 2008, 02:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
74omega I am "74omega" NO SPACE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stockton California Posts: 56	New member introduction. Hello, I just purchased a 1974 Omega as my first "muscle car" though it is lacking the "muscle" part of the term as of now. I am from California and just was tired of smog, so I was searching for a nova (man Nova's are pricey) and found the omega by chance for $2200. The car in question is a 1974 omega hatchback. The car has 44,000 original miles (although not a totally showroom 44K) has the original yellow paint with the original "Hurst" style pinstriping, It is a bucket seat,console shift,factory AC,350 4bbl gold rocket engine, black vinyl top on black "wet look" vinyl interior. Body is real straight with no rust. The car is mostly original with addition of metering gauges, a tachometer, dual exhaust with coffin style mufflers, and a Holly 600 carb (original is in box). I know nothing about this car so I found this site and hopefully will gain some knowledge. Thanks. I will post pics as soon as I can Last edited by 74omega; June 4th, 2008 at 03:02 PM..

June 5th, 2008, 05:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	You got yourself a nice car friend. I think a good tune-up and that thing should be very fun to drive. Welcome to our site. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

June 5th, 2008, 06:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
74 Omega Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 172	Wow, I saw this post and could not remember doing it...lol. I thought I was going crazy. Name are kinda close Well post a few pics so we cam see, and welcome Dave __________________ Dave 1974 Olds Omega S (Who Cares about MPG) 1999 HD Road King Classic (50 MPG) 2001 Monte Carlo SS (25 MPG) 2004 Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Crew Cab (10.5 MPG) 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue www.sdcookman.com

June 5th, 2008, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
joe_padavano Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,401	So we've got TWO 74 Omega hatchbacks on the list? Coooool! This is another one of those cars that I have to own before I die. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

June 5th, 2008, 04:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	AWSOME! Welcome to the site. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

June 6th, 2008, 01:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
74omega I am "74omega" NO SPACE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stockton California Posts: 56	Thanks for the welcome.. I am very happy with the car. I will button it up with new suspension parts first, and do a thorough safety checkup. I am however dismayed by its current performance. Upon research and replacement of daily R&R parts, my plans will be to source early #5,6,7, 7a heads and follow Edelbrocks 397HP 350 olds package. I still will retain all factory a/c etc. WOW the only available hooker headers are $$$$$, almost makes me want to go SBC (almost lol).. I already have a POSI unit from my brothers 78 trans am he used for parts for his 73 Firebird. This project will start in the very near future. here is a pic from the craigslist AD I bought it from. Last edited by 74omega; June 6th, 2008 at 01:12 PM.. Reason: added pic

June 6th, 2008, 07:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	FATTY BOOM BATTIY! __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

June 7th, 2008, 07:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	Dave, you should lay down two tracks of rubber for us and take a picture. That will let us know that your posi is working. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

June 25th, 2008, 04:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
PRESQUE Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	HI ALL! I HAVE A 1987 OLDS TORONADO, TROFIA. I LIVE IN CANADA, AND I'M WONDERING IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME FIND A PASSENGER SIDE FENDER, AND BUMPER FOR THIS CAR. I CAN BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL:, irene@nl.rogers.com, LOVE THIS SITE! THANKS

June 25th, 2008, 06:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Welcome to our site, good luck in your search for parts. In the states they called it the Trofeo, didn't know they changed the name in Canada but not surprised. __________________ 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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