Olds442redberet

I think I need to seek help. I recently answered a Craigslist ad for a set of SSI Rally Wheels. Nothing special. But for $200.00 I figured why not. I've been recently looking at photos of 1969 Cutlasses with these first generation SS wheels and I really like the look. I eventually got them for $150.00, which isn't my issue.

My issue is, or I should say, my issues are:

Issue One: I don't really need these wheels, I already have a nice set of SSIII wheels, which have been powder coated and have new repro center caps. They look great! So I don't need to replace them.

Issue Two: The wheels I bought were located 180 miles away.

I spent seven plus hours on the road, driving 360 miles round trip just to buy one set of wheels I don't really need.

Luckily they turned out to be nice driver quality wheels. The weather was awesome, in the high 70's, and I gained a new contact. Hopefully this new contact, a fellow car guy, can help me locate a few more old Oldsmobile’s in the Deep South.

But it's official, I am crazy.

tru-blue 442

Funny, but seriously, you got it BAD Tom, lol. Are they the all chrome units, 14X6?
There's a guy on here that want's $425 for his...

rktolds

We are all a little crazy. I have a couple of buddies that are big influences. I'm trying to influence a younger friend with his 68.
That's why road trips are fun. Meet new people and share the hobby. I love those wheels on the 68-9 bodies. Good buy.

sammy

It is official, Tom has it bad

Contacts are important, not just for olds parts , but also for peace of mind....if on your journeys you happen to need help it is nice to know these people are out there that would lend a hand if need be
Keep it up Tom, you are doing a good thing for our hobby

MDchanic

We'll visit you at the "hospital" and sneak in bits of Oldsmobiles for you to incorporate into your "Art Therapy" sessions.

- Eric

Koda

It's always good to have options. I landed a set of five of the JK 69 SSI disc ones a few years back that are good to go other than the back side needing de-rusting. Saves me restoring the ones on the car, and I can run discs up front. The 67 will have to be content with the newer style disc setup though, those 4 piston calipers can bite it.

anthonyP

Don't feel bad, I've had it since 1968.

rcorrigan5

I've had the bug a long time, too. It started when my dad bought a '66 F85 deluxe - a great date car! And my avatar picture is of me the day after my dad bought his '68 4-4-2 convertible - the car I now have. And yes, I like the SSI wheels on the '68 and '69 model years as well. That's why they are now on my '68!

Randy C.

Octania

That's not so bad

I once drove oh 1.5-2 hrs to a boneyard that ended up closed but I spent around $400 there anyhow.

Reminds me of a story and a caution for all of y'all here:

April is just around the corner.

If you find yourself reading a nice April Fool's Story
and get reeled right in
go ahead and comment

If you think it might be a fake story
Please remain silent... and let others get reeled in.

Discuss it all you want at the end of the day or 02PAR...

Thanks.

Oldsmaniac

Well I and my son and a friend drove from NJ to MN and back which was about 1400 miles each way non stop to pick up the ragged 67 442. I think thats pretty crazy.

Olds442redberet

Most of the cars I find are in Atlanta, with a few in Alabama. Most are three hours away, plus or minus. But I did drive all the way to Evansville, Indiana last December to buy a rusted out 72 Cutlass Supreme. The brakes were frozen so we had to load it on the trailer with the help of a tow truck. Man! That was a long day. It snowed on the way home too. I barely broke even on that one.
I am driving three hours North on Saturday to pick up another old Olds. Wish me luck.

Randy, I love the pictures. It's great to hear stories about one owner, or one family owned cars such as your's. Thanks for sharing.

tomsw31

"I don't really need these wheels". I can't count how many times my Oldsmobile related purchases start with a version of that statement! The way I rationalize it that issue only impacts the price I am willing to pay for the item. The less I "need" the part the less I am willing to pay.

oldcutlass

Are you seriously asking us that question? My god that's nothing compared to some of the stories we read in the parts wanted or cars wanted. I think you were just bored and needed to get out of the house with money to burn.

scott_442

It's all about the Journey...and sometimes when we get lucky there is a little prize at the end!! Enjoy the ride!!

1969w3155

ya never gave a heads up on Oldsgooglegroup!

twintracks

You've got it bad, but you are not alone.
Of the last four Oldsmobiles I have purchased, only one was running.
Two of the four were rescue missions. The cars were about to be scrapped.
I got two running, and the third is a recent purchase. I'm waiting for the weather to break.

oldolds88

i hve driven to kansas to pick up a 65 cutlass body so i can cut the 1/4s off of. just thursday and friday ,drove to kansas city to pick up a boat motor i got from e bay. 1550 miles round trip. north carolina to pick up a cutlass stock car . i love spur of the moment road trips