1968 98 Restoration

Uncle Hulka · 03-19-2007, 02:58 PM

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!!

2blu442 · 03-19-2007, 09:03 PM

I don't know much about interior availability, but since you have a 1968 88 convert. this would be the logical match to put in the driveway beside it

2blu442 · 03-19-2007, 09:06 PM

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

Uncle Hulka · 03-20-2007, 04:11 AM

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.

arnolds · 07-25-2007, 12:29 PM

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)

toolbox · 07-25-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Hulka

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)?

When I had the seats for my '60 done 8 or 9 years ago it cost me $500 a seat...that was to completely rebuild them from the ground up, using the original covers as a pattern. This picture might give you an idea of what they look like:

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

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The Captain · 09-04-2007, 01:40 PM

@ 2bue442:
Do you have a front bumper for the 1968? I'm in the middle of repairing a front collision on my '68 98 4d sedan and still miss a few things.
Thanks
Michael

03-19-2007, 02:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Uncle Hulka Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticu Posts: 2	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!!

03-19-2007, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 771	I don't know much about interior availability, but since you have a 1968 88 convert. this would be the logical match to put in the driveway beside it __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 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!

03-19-2007, 09:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
2blu442 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 771	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 __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 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!

07-25-2007, 12:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
arnolds Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 9	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)

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03-20-2007, 04:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Uncle Hulka Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticu Posts: 2	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.

09-04-2007, 01:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
The Captain Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	@ 2bue442: Do you have a front bumper for the 1968? I'm in the middle of repairing a front collision on my '68 98 4d sedan and still miss a few things. Thanks Michael