What do you do?

[keith6989]

Welcome to the form Kayle, I am looking foreward to hearing more about you and your car...Do you have any Pics

[oldstimer]

I went to Lincoln Tech in Indiana back in the 70s, and worked as a mechanic in a service station in Indianapolis for a few years. Anyone remember May's Marathon at 30th and Cold Spring Rd? After that, I got a degree in electrical engineering, and been hard at that for 20some years. Got married and raised a family somewhere in there too.

I've lived in the southwest (Phoenix and San Diego) most of my adult life, but moved to the heartland (MN) a few years back and absolutely love it.

I've only been reading this forum for about a week, but I have to say I think everyone should be congratulated for their civility and supportiveness. As we all know, many forums like this degenerate over time, but this seems like a very good community.

[Oldsguy]

Well, Dana thanks for the compliment, we try....

[daverbmxer]

I'm in my first year of commercial aviation courses, nearly have my private pilots license at the University of North Daktoa. Last year I took generals at a different college. Aviation really sucks alot of time out of my day taking a full load of classes, flying at random times anywhere from 6 am to 11 pm. I can't really get a job with a schedule like that so my fun with vehicles and other stuff is kind of kept to a minimum.

Last year I got a an '81 bronco that treated me well, but I've since got an '84 bronco that I've modified a little bit with things that are cheap to do. I got a set of 35" mud terrain tires, rims with less backspacing, removed the sway bar, did a custom ignition setup, cut the fenders, installed recovery points, and lots of little things like adding a mechanical oil pressure gauge, gutting rear carpet, etc. So, I've had alot of fun messing around with that to keep from getting too stressed out with aviation stuff. I basically have no money so it's use is limited and unfortunately I can't really start work on my '77 cutlass, which has been in storage for quite a few years now. I have pretty big plans for the car and don't really want to mess it up by taking the cheap way out and bondoing holes and taking other shortcuts..

Other than that... I play PC games, ride BMX bike and do whatever else I feel like. I feel like I've told you my whole life story, but hopefully someone has something in common with what I do.

[tex70]

I have been into muscle cars ever since I was in high school. I graduated from high school in 1999 and went straight to work in the construction field with my father. After about 3 years doing hard labor I found it was not for me. Now Im buying homes in need of repair (cheap) and selling them for profits. It's worked for me, and it's the quickest way to make some money. Im 27 years old now. Within the past 2 years I have owned a 68 mustang fastback, 66 mustang coupe, a 70 gto, 78 pontiac trans am, and now which I am currently working on a 72 Cutlass S. I just love old cars and old trucks.

[Oldsguy]

Dave and Tex, even though both of you have been here a while, welcome to you both. It is good to see two younger guys that are interested in the older cars. I like the muscle car era but recently am interested in the older "hot rods". NOT street rods, can't afford those. Dave, I bought a beautiful stock, low mileage 77 Cutlass with a 350/350 combo and promptly lost it to thieves the next month. One of my bigger heartbreaks in my life. I never saw it again...Tex, I owned a 71 Cutlass when I was your age and beat the holy crap out of it, couldn't blow it up and I know I redlined it way too much. Those small blocks are tuff stuff!

[dholmes898]

I go to school, Play football, and work on my 1970 cutlass!!

[Oldsguy]

American football, European football or Australian football?

[troberts6]

I figure I should join in with this thread;

I'm a student at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. I also work at Lexus of Jacksonville. Anyways I own a beautiful 1955 Olds 88 Holiday Coupe with the orange and grey interior & the white and black exterior. My grandfather gave it too me a few weeks before he passed away. I have always loved that car, and even talked him out of selling it at one point. It only has 49,400 original miles on it and runs great.

I'm also greatful to find this site that way im not under the hood in the dark.

-todd

[keith6989]

Hi todd, welcom to the site. I am looking foreward to hearing more from you in the future. It is good to see someone woth another 55. Do you have any Pics of your car?

[troberts6]

Keith, I do but I would have to email them to you. I'm not sure how to get them onto here since the pictures aren't online.

[keith6989]

If you E-mail them to me I can post them in the pics section for you, my adress is howier@student.ednet.ns.ca

[dholmes898]

American football at Morehouse college!! My major is Pre-Med Biology!!

[ztim]

This is to daverbmxer. Getting into an aviation career weather it be flying or fixin' is a good thing. Not only is it fun, but rewarding. Don't look forward to getting rich, though. My mother taught me the basics of flying starting when I was 8. I took ground school at 15 and soloed at 16. I entered the Air Force and got the job I wanted...airframe repair. When I got out of the AF I worked at a small airport working on civilian aircraft while doing odd jobs in exchange for flying time. I would tool around on my lunch hour over the lakes. Don't let it get to be such a burden as to where it is not fun any more.

By the way, the AF GI bill paid for my college where I was able to earn an AA degree and a BA in education. I am now on a VA disability and am trying to keep an old 1984 Delta 88 together.

[Oldsguy]

Lots of guys got their AF and PP license while they were in when I was in the Naval Aviation. It is really a good advantage.

[daverbmxer]

Originally Posted by ztim

This is to daverbmxer. Getting into an aviation career weather it be flying or fixin' is a good thing. Not only is it fun, but rewarding. Don't look forward to getting rich, though. My mother taught me the basics of flying starting when I was 8. I took ground school at 15 and soloed at 16. I entered the Air Force and got the job I wanted...airframe repair. When I got out of the AF I worked at a small airport working on civilian aircraft while doing odd jobs in exchange for flying time. I would tool around on my lunch hour over the lakes. Don't let it get to be such a burden as to where it is not fun any more.

By the way, the AF GI bill paid for my college where I was able to earn an AA degree and a BA in education. I am now on a VA disability and am trying to keep an old 1984 Delta 88 together.

Thanks for the advice, ztim. I'm really looking forward to where aviation takes me, and agree with you that the field has alot of opportunity. Right now I'm loving flying and it isn't all that stressful. I'm not sure if I mentioned it before, but I almost have my private pilots certificate, with just over 50 hours. Right now I'm on the final checkride here at UND. Sure am looking forward to getting into the instrument and multi engine courses!

[mp71conv]

I have been an olds fan for as long as I could drive, mainly because everyone always had a camaro, chevell or mustang. I just liked the look of the cutlass (it was a little different) I am an aircraft mechanic but have always worked on cars. I have had a 79,88,two72's 71 cutlasses and a 99 intrigue. I had a 72 442 conv, sold it to a guy in oklahoma ( i regret ever doing so) but now I have a nice 71 cutlass supreme conv. Itdoesn't need much it only has 66000 miles. I have rebuilt the suspension and stearing and she drive great. I love working on these cars and this site helps me alot. I hope I can help some people out too

[wj67442]

To Daverbmxer
Yes being in the Aviation Field is a great career, i spent 24 years in the US Army 22 of them as a Senior Helicopter Mechanic, after the Military it was very easy for me to get a great job in the Aviation Field...

[Oldsguy]

mp71, glad to have another member here, we welcome you to our site and hope to share Oldsmobile info with you in the future.

[olds307owner]

I am 21 and my olds is the only car Ive ever driven and worked on. I am a college student so everything ive done is on a limited budget. All my car audio was wired by me. Also put fog lamps on my car and have done other cheap mods which helped the car.

[$tryker]

I'm a new member and a devoted Olds enthusiast. First vehicle purchase was an Olds Cutlass Supreme "73" with the landau top. I currently own a slightly modified 1967 Cutlass convertible with 54,000 original miles. Glad to be a member here.

I'm a 28 year dental technician by trade, as well as a 20 year certified engine repair guy. I'll post some photos and contribute any knowledge I can offer. Thanks Oldsguy and Classic Oldsmobile.

[keith6989]

Hello $tryker, welcom to the form and we hope you will enjoy your stay, i am looking foreward to some pics of your car and to hera more about you in the future.

[Dynamite]

Hey guys, and gals.
New to this (or any) forum. Alway been an Olds fan! Dad had a few, I've owned a few newer ones. I was looking for a convertible mid to late sixties, Cutlass or Skylark, but could not find anything that I could drive home and still keep all arms and legs. Three weeks ago I came across a small classified ad for a Dynamic 88. I wasn't that familiar with that model. A quick Google brought up an ad for a '65 about an hour away. Needless to say I fell in love and four hours later, I owned it. Haven't done much to it so far, but will need some TLC. I have put about 300 miles on, with little trouble, and a lot of smiles from our four small kids. Hello to all and thanks in advance for the help!
Mike from Ontario

[Oldsguy]

Hi Mike,
Welcome to our site. Good acquisition! I like the B bodies better anyway.

[scrappie]

My first car was my mother's rusty 72 cutlass supreme that I was working on before I could drive. Once I got my license I drove that car everywhere. I got bit by the Olds bug and have never recovered. I worked on cars after Highschool but doing it for a living was not as fun as a hobby. I worked construction and bartended. I then went to college for an Aviation Science degree. Cars went to the back burner for years while I spent all my time and money learning to fly airplanes. I earned my Private, commercial, instrument, multi engine, CFI, CFII and ATP to anybody who knows. I had a dream of doing something I love and making a lot of money while doing it. That only turned out to be half true. I never broke into the major Airlines but got as far American Eagle where I was first officer on their regional jet (nice airplane). I was working for about 10 mos. on the pace to make about $21,000/yr when on my day off I got up one tues. morning and watched those planes crash into the WTC. The whole world changed and my future along with everyone else's would never be the same. I was told I would have to take a pay cut. I worked for about 2 more mos. and quit. I could do almost anything and make more money than the Airlines were going to pay. I was getting married and had to buy a house and think about kids. I went back to const. and have been doing that since. I don't want to discourage anyone from getting into the Aviation industry but some people (including myself) have or had preconcieved notions of what it is all about. I found it is not all it's cracked up to be. Anyway I could go on but this is an Olds forum.
Since my mom's car I have owned numerous Oldsmobiles, 71,72 cutlass, cutlass supremes, 70 442 Indy Pace car worked on all of them. I now own a 71 442 conv. from AZ. and a 71 cutlass supreme conv. which I just did my first frame on resto (lot of fun) rebuilt engine(455), new 1/4's, fenders, trunk floor, interior, bumpers and paint. I have a decent amount of money invested in the car which I could hopefully get back. My labor has been 1-3 days a week since last Aug. which I will consider a learning experience which I did enjoy. The car is looking pretty nice now and I will post some pix asap. I really enjoy this site and find it and other Olds sites a wealth of information and knowledge. Thanks to all.
There's just something about an Oldsmobile.

[Tedd Thompson]

Well I'm Tedd and a hardware and paint sales guy, been doing that for about 37 years now.I got into Oldsmobiles about five years ago when I got a 1955 olds convertible and started to restor it. It's about done now and the real fun has just begun,crusing and showing it....Tedd

[Oldsguy]

Scrappie, I think there are many of us that thought we had the world by the tail when we were young and eventually grew up to realize the truth. I know I was one of those too. Sounds like you have a nice car now, we are looking forward to some pictures.

Tedd, '55's are beautiful cars, one of the nicest years for Oldsmobile and it looks like that red/white combo is killer! Nice.

[Droptop]

Name is Dave, I drive for a refreshment company making deliveries, I live in MD, but my route is in VA, I am 32, and have always loved old cars, as a kid i had the centerfolds of the magazines plastered all over the walls so you couldnt even see them. My first car was a 74 duster which never made it to the road, My second car(age 17) was a 66 impala 2dr Ht with a 327 vette motor .My love for old cars has never stopped, Ive never been a guy to follow a certain brand of car, just the body styles i love. Currently I have a 64 cutlass i building, I also have a 71 duster race/street car , and a 70 cougar Race car that im putting together then ill be selling to pay some of the bills that the olds is making with the credit card .lol .I took auto in Hs, but the training is pretty limited, I know a little about both body and mechanical, and if i cant do it, ill get a buddy to come over and give me a hand, especially the ones that work for beer and pizza .


couple of my old cars that i have pics of

79 T/A Ws6
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/183...0600006jx7.jpg



67 mustang. http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/8342/p1000532ge1.jpg



current cars
1970 cougar.. http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/9258/p1010692xl0.jpg

1971 duster(Let the kids get their pic taken in the car the other day)
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/3219/p1030095rz2.jpg

and of course the 1964 Olds( its at my buddy place where we have air tools)
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/6742/p1020589vs5.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/2...atbillshj6.jpg