1968 98 Restoration
#1
1968 98 Restoration
Hello to the group! I am considering the purchase of a 1968 98 Convertible and was hoping some of the members here might be able to point me in a good direction.
The car is going to need a new top and interior. I'm not worried about locating a top or carpet and door panels. What I would like to know is if anyone is reproducing upholstery kits for this car. If not, will I have to have the seat upholstery stitched (and how costly is that)?
I am just trying to get a feel for what I would be getting myself into cost wise.
Is there another GM car whose upholstery would fit this 98?
I am no stranger to Oldsmobiles, but this would be the first restoration work on a full size Olds. I do own a 1968 Delmont conv., but the upholstery only has one tear so it's OK for now.
Well, I will stand-by for any advice and/or opinions you folks might have to offer!
Thanks!!
The car is going to need a new top and interior. I'm not worried about locating a top or carpet and door panels. What I would like to know is if anyone is reproducing upholstery kits for this car. If not, will I have to have the seat upholstery stitched (and how costly is that)?
I am just trying to get a feel for what I would be getting myself into cost wise.
Is there another GM car whose upholstery would fit this 98?
I am no stranger to Oldsmobiles, but this would be the first restoration work on a full size Olds. I do own a 1968 Delmont conv., but the upholstery only has one tear so it's OK for now.
Well, I will stand-by for any advice and/or opinions you folks might have to offer!
Thanks!!
#3
What part of the country are you in? By the way... I've got parts from a 1967 98 two door hardtop, a 1968 two door Delta 88 hardtop and a 1968 two door hardtop Delta Custom. Let me know if your looking for anything
#4
Why do you have to be so far away!? I am in CT, about as far east from you as possible The 98 (if I get it) should have a new rear bumper. My Delmont's rear bumper has great chrome, but a large dent. Haven't priced repair for that yet.
Do you have an original 8-track player? That would be pretty cool. If I get the 98, I will be looking for a blue steering wheel for it (deluxe rim blow).
I appreciate your response. I will think of other items I need.
Thanks again for your opinion as well. That is kind of why I wanted it. Be cool to have both the entry level and top-of-the-line Full-Size Olds Convertibles from the same model year.
Do you have an original 8-track player? That would be pretty cool. If I get the 98, I will be looking for a blue steering wheel for it (deluxe rim blow).
I appreciate your response. I will think of other items I need.
Thanks again for your opinion as well. That is kind of why I wanted it. Be cool to have both the entry level and top-of-the-line Full-Size Olds Convertibles from the same model year.
#5
New Old OLds upholsteyr
I've got a `68 98 convert that was reupholstered by a local shop before I got it 3 yrs ago. They did a spectacular job -- looks showroom and true to original. Have you checked to see what folks thereabout can do? (I'm in Cincinnati)
#6
The car is going to need a new top and interior. I'm not worried about locating a top or carpet and door panels. What I would like to know is if anyone is reproducing upholstery kits for this car. If not, will I have to have the seat upholstery stitched (and how costly is that)?
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I imagine it would cost less for a design that doesn't use so many different panels. They weren't cheap, but now they're just like new. You might also see if you can find an original seat from a donor car...heck you might find a whole car for less than it costs to get the seats done .
#8
hey there i own a 1968 ninety-eight and i have a 8 track bolts to the bottam of the dash oldsmobie signature on the dust cover black vinyl though i'm on R&R doing a tour in Iraq doing some much needed catching up on things
#9
the header bow my need serious attention if the top leaked, mine did. Fusic in your neck of the woods can help you with oem parts, i have quite abit of spare parts i took from a parts cars (too far gone to restore) the 98 rear bumper is quite different from the 88 it's abut 500 buck for recroming the last i checked if you do search on line get photo's before you say yepper i was burned by dessert valley auto in phoenix az.
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