Made the trip to PA and left the car there for now. It is in the garage sitting where it has for the past 30+ years. Driver's side tires were cracked and no air in them, so I brought them back to NC with me. Pass side was fine. They have air in them now (seeing if they leak) and I will hopefully take them up to roll the car out from the garage.

Check out the pics. He truly loved Olds, from the start!

 

Yup he was afflicted...

 

Here's what the car in the garage looks like now:

 

And for those that don't like upside down pics:

 

doesn't that scratch the roof being upside down like that?

 

what nos parts lurk in the front seat? looks pretty nice to me

 

Good point! I've tried to replace with pics that don't require standing on your head. Pic thumbnails were showing normal on upload, but when I clicked attachments in post, they were upside down.

Yes, new parts. Stripe sets he probably found at Carlisle.

 

Nice ride glad you got it off the ceiling.

 

Thanks! It wasn't as easy as it looks. I'm hoping for the best here, but I know it needs all new belts, hoses, tires, water pump, and a rebuilt transmission. Last ran a few years ago. Out of the garage and into the garage. Long trip.

 

Was going to say some thing along that line too looks like a hell of a car whats up with the dual gate ? when was it put in and why ? How long till we can see some under hood shots ?

 

Thanks! Has the dual gate, hood lock, disc front/drum rear, 8 track tape, and probably some other options I'm overlooking. No A/C. When I was there, I overlooked checking for a very uncommon item, the aluminum axle carrier. I am wondering about that...but it will have to wait a few weeks or a few months. Depends how much I can't get it out of my head, the trip back to PA may be sooner rather than later.

 

Now there's a man with good taste!

 

Whats with the 68-69 Hurst Olds console ? Just need a 70-72 console to get it right.
Gerald

 

Discussed a little in this thread: https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tml#post847787

Trying to figure it all out. Worst case, this W30 has a correct engine for a W30 and an incorrect transmission from a H/O. Best of both worlds.

But it could just be the console switch out. For whatever reason. My mother in law said he was sorry he got rid of that H/O. But apparently he hung onto some of it..