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jeffreyalman · May 3rd, 2009, 01:12 PM

hi guys... great forum

I have 3 cars, all Olds, details in sig and pics in link in sig. Driving the Custom Cruiser as a daily now.

It's a blast!

2blu442 · May 3rd, 2009, 01:30 PM

Welcome Jeffrey! My brother used to have a 1973 Custom Cruiser Wagon with the clamshell tailgate. That thing was HUGE!!! But really nice to drive out on the open highway! Tell us more about your cars, how long you've had them and how you got them. That will help you get more posts and get out of the newbie forum. John

jeffreyalman · May 3rd, 2009, 04:32 PM

I learned to drive on a 73 Chevy version of this. Yes it is huge, but so easy to drive. Good turning radius, great power steering, very nimble for its size.

I come from an Olds family, so I guess I have always loved them.

My 76 Toronado was a 1 owner car that I bought from the owner's widow after he died. It is an AACA Jr. and an OCA Sr. It is completely original and fantastic.

My 75 Delta 88 Royale convertible is also excellent. I am the 3rd owner of that.

Both those cars had 50k miles when I bought them, and I drive them too much, hence the Custom Cruiser for every day.

It is pretty excellent as well, with 106k on the 455.

I love Oldsmobiles

citcapp · May 3rd, 2009, 05:27 PM

Welcome to the site nice collection of Olds.

derek nesdoly · May 3rd, 2009, 07:39 PM

Ya hear about hooking up with deals like yours on the Toro,but they're few and far between,especially when its a pristine beauty like yours!! I'm not a patient guy,and in retrospect,I wish I'd waited and watched [for something as amazing as yours] before buying my 442. At 51 yrs. of age I'm not to old to learn and maybe I'll "do it right" next time. Congrats!

Derek

Oldsguy · May 4th, 2009, 09:20 AM

Big cars!, I like big cars...
Welcome to our site and hope you enjoy it here.

May 3rd, 2009, 01:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
jeffreyalman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hollywood, Florida Posts: 241	newbie hi guys... great forum I have 3 cars, all Olds, details in sig and pics in link in sig. Driving the Custom Cruiser as a daily now. It's a blast! __________________ STOP WHEN YOU HEAR GLASS BREAK 1976 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible http://www.hemmings.com/users/jeffreyalman/

May 3rd, 2009, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,256	Welcome Jeffrey! My brother used to have a 1973 Custom Cruiser Wagon with the clamshell tailgate. That thing was HUGE!!! But really nice to drive out on the open highway! Tell us more about your cars, how long you've had them and how you got them. That will help you get more posts and get out of the newbie forum. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 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!

May 3rd, 2009, 04:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
jeffreyalman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hollywood, Florida Posts: 241	I learned to drive on a 73 Chevy version of this. Yes it is huge, but so easy to drive. Good turning radius, great power steering, very nimble for its size. I come from an Olds family, so I guess I have always loved them. My 76 Toronado was a 1 owner car that I bought from the owner's widow after he died. It is an AACA Jr. and an OCA Sr. It is completely original and fantastic. My 75 Delta 88 Royale convertible is also excellent. I am the 3rd owner of that. Both those cars had 50k miles when I bought them, and I drive them too much, hence the Custom Cruiser for every day. It is pretty excellent as well, with 106k on the 455. I love Oldsmobiles __________________ STOP WHEN YOU HEAR GLASS BREAK 1976 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible http://www.hemmings.com/users/jeffreyalman/

May 3rd, 2009, 05:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,444	Welcome to the site nice collection of Olds. __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

May 4th, 2009, 09:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Big cars!, I like big cars... Welcome to our site and hope you enjoy it here. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

May 3rd, 2009, 07:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
derek nesdoly olds..older..oldest Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 276	Ya hear about hooking up with deals like yours on the Toro,but they're few and far between,especially when its a pristine beauty like yours!! I'm not a patient guy,and in retrospect,I wish I'd waited and watched [for something as amazing as yours] before buying my 442. At 51 yrs. of age I'm not to old to learn and maybe I'll "do it right" next time. Congrats! Derek

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