1969 Factory High-Performance Delta 88 Custom w/Build Sheet!
#41
#42
UPDATE: I spent some time out in the workshop this morning and while I was out there, I decided to get the Delta started. After checking all the fluids, cleaning the points and installing a battery, I pulled the coil wire and cranked her over to get the oil going through the engine. Reconnected the coil, put some fresh gas into the carb bowl, pumped the accelerator, hit the key and she started right up!!! She ran beautifully and settled right into a smooth idle, even with old fuel.
After sitting behind the wheel, feeling her run, watching the "COOL" indicator light go out as she warmed up, I am having serious second thoughts.
I brought her up to full operating temperature, let her run a few minutes more, and then shut her down. No engine issues that I could see, hear, feel or smell. For the record, it sounds like there is a small exhaust leak on the right exhaust. I think it's the exhaust donut.
After sitting behind the wheel, feeling her run, watching the "COOL" indicator light go out as she warmed up, I am having serious second thoughts.
I brought her up to full operating temperature, let her run a few minutes more, and then shut her down. No engine issues that I could see, hear, feel or smell. For the record, it sounds like there is a small exhaust leak on the right exhaust. I think it's the exhaust donut.
Last edited by Uncle Hulka; December 8th, 2013 at 02:43 PM.
#43
That is unquestionably a "labor of love" car, and you wouldn't have bought it if you didn't, on some level, love it from the start.
- Eric
#44
But really, unless the cars we work on, sweat over, allow to possess a good chunk of our waking hours, if they are not labors of love for each of us, then we are just unpaid mechanics.
While you are right, that I feel love for this car, I must confess I love each of my cars. That's a major theme in many of the stories in my blog on wildaboutcars.com. From the first musclecar I ever drove (a 1967 4-4-2 that I managed to locate and buy, decades after my friend sold it), I have had a burning, unquenchable love affair with musclecars. As the saying goes, it's not what I do, it's who I am.
If you're not passionate about your car, you're nothing more than a caretaker.
Last edited by Uncle Hulka; December 8th, 2013 at 03:50 PM.
#45
Well said.
That's one of the reasons (other than being what my wife calls a "cheap SOB") why I try to keep the dollar investment focused and minimal, at the expense of the time investment - once the money starts to get past a certain comfort level, the car starts to become less a thing of love and more of an investment, and the fun starts to drain out of it.
- Eric
That's one of the reasons (other than being what my wife calls a "cheap SOB") why I try to keep the dollar investment focused and minimal, at the expense of the time investment - once the money starts to get past a certain comfort level, the car starts to become less a thing of love and more of an investment, and the fun starts to drain out of it.
- Eric
#46
Well said.
That's one of the reasons (other than being what my wife calls a "cheap SOB") why I try to keep the dollar investment focused and minimal, at the expense of the time investment - once the money starts to get past a certain comfort level, the car starts to become less a thing of love and more of an investment, and the fun starts to drain out of it.
- Eric
That's one of the reasons (other than being what my wife calls a "cheap SOB") why I try to keep the dollar investment focused and minimal, at the expense of the time investment - once the money starts to get past a certain comfort level, the car starts to become less a thing of love and more of an investment, and the fun starts to drain out of it.
- Eric
#52
That is an awsome car!
My father; Oldsguy, had a 69 Delta 88 years ago. We put quite a bit of time and money into when I was in college. He sold it years ago though. I have to say that this 69 Delta 88 has quite a few more options than my father's. It's definitely a fair price too.
My father; Oldsguy, had a 69 Delta 88 years ago. We put quite a bit of time and money into when I was in college. He sold it years ago though. I have to say that this 69 Delta 88 has quite a few more options than my father's. It's definitely a fair price too.
#54
One Last Chance...
As I write this, the first snow storm of the season is doing its thing. Time is just about up so I have one last offer to help make buying this car possible.
The price for the car and the parts are $6,000, but I am willing to 'finance' the purchase like this:
I'll sell the car without any of the parts for $4,000 dollars. The buyer must take delivery of the car at that time. He/she will then have 6 months to buy all the parts for $2,000, if they so choose. Please note that for those six months, these parts are ONLY available for sale to whoever buys the car.
This offer is on the table for 1 week.
I hope this helps to put someone here on ClassicOldsmobile into this Delta.
Standing-by,
Uncle Hulka
The price for the car and the parts are $6,000, but I am willing to 'finance' the purchase like this:
I'll sell the car without any of the parts for $4,000 dollars. The buyer must take delivery of the car at that time. He/she will then have 6 months to buy all the parts for $2,000, if they so choose. Please note that for those six months, these parts are ONLY available for sale to whoever buys the car.
This offer is on the table for 1 week.
I hope this helps to put someone here on ClassicOldsmobile into this Delta.
Standing-by,
Uncle Hulka
#55
Thought I would bring your thread back
to the top Unk. Just in case you wanted
to go another week on your offer. If I had
the $, it would be coming to Texas.
Good luck with it. I really dig this car!
My 1st car was a 69 88, 4 dr. 455.
to the top Unk. Just in case you wanted
to go another week on your offer. If I had
the $, it would be coming to Texas.
Good luck with it. I really dig this car!
My 1st car was a 69 88, 4 dr. 455.
#56
I like your style, Tru-Blue. I'll keep the offer open for a while longer. I really wanted to see her go to someone here, but I think the ads I put on Craigslist will find her a new home. I've had several people contact me to set up a time to see her. Unfortunately my holiday work schedule is so hectic I am not able to show her to anyone until sometime between Christmas and New Years.
I'm doing everything I can to avoid having to put her outside for the winter. C'mon, guys! I know as the seller, I'm inherently biased. But this really is a great car for a fair price. You'll never see another one and I can almost guarantee you'll be the only one at the car show with an all-original, numbers-matching B07/L32 Delta.
I'm doing everything I can to avoid having to put her outside for the winter. C'mon, guys! I know as the seller, I'm inherently biased. But this really is a great car for a fair price. You'll never see another one and I can almost guarantee you'll be the only one at the car show with an all-original, numbers-matching B07/L32 Delta.
#57
[QUOTE=Uncle Hulka;629301]I like your style, Tru-Blue.
Thanks Unk. My girlfriend told me that once, 31 yrs ago.
4 kids, three great grandkids later, I guess I liked hers too.
Hopefully, someone here will step up and keep this car in the CO
family as it were. I would enjoy following that build thread.
Good luck again sir.
Thanks Unk. My girlfriend told me that once, 31 yrs ago.
4 kids, three great grandkids later, I guess I liked hers too.
Hopefully, someone here will step up and keep this car in the CO
family as it were. I would enjoy following that build thread.
Good luck again sir.
#59
The only pics I have of the interior show a lot of boxes of extra parts that are stored inside. I can send you what I have, but they're not flattering. I do have shots of the dash and instrumentation.
No pics of the underside, but I did have it up on my lift when I first got her and it was phenomenally solid and rust-free. Maybe in Arizona 40+ year-old cars look like this, but not in New England. It was factory undercoated and that really paid off. Even the rocker panel pinch welds are tight, and I do mean TIGHT!
I'm kind of torn about something, though. Should I clean her up for selling purposes, or leave her in 'barn stored for the last 20+ years' as-found condition. Some folks want that 'barn find' look and once I clean her, that's that.
Thoughts?
No pics of the underside, but I did have it up on my lift when I first got her and it was phenomenally solid and rust-free. Maybe in Arizona 40+ year-old cars look like this, but not in New England. It was factory undercoated and that really paid off. Even the rocker panel pinch welds are tight, and I do mean TIGHT!
I'm kind of torn about something, though. Should I clean her up for selling purposes, or leave her in 'barn stored for the last 20+ years' as-found condition. Some folks want that 'barn find' look and once I clean her, that's that.
Thoughts?
Last edited by Uncle Hulka; December 19th, 2013 at 08:01 AM.
#60
What? No tilt?
Still Love it, don't even care, needs a sport wheel.
Talk to me Unk. Is my house paid for yet? Need to check on that.
Still Love it, don't even care, needs a sport wheel.
Talk to me Unk. Is my house paid for yet? Need to check on that.
Last edited by tru-blue 442; December 19th, 2013 at 11:00 AM.
#61
You're killin' me! Hop in that big Chevy crew cab and haul her home! I have a '99 3500 dually crew cab (6.5L Diesel) so I know how comfortable they ride. You'd be here and back before your wife even knows your gone. Bring her home some delicious New England Clam Chowder and all will be forgiven!
Last edited by Uncle Hulka; December 19th, 2013 at 12:29 PM.
#62
I wish I may, I wish I might....
Ha ha, right...
Hell, she's got the Vortech 5.7 with
only 142K, just broke in, with only 20K on
the 3 time, redesigned intake gasket. AND
I put a nipple on the manifold, for the H/H.
I May need a small gas allowance though or at
least a cooler full of live Maine lobsters to keep
me company for the ride home. Maybe i can get
Jaunty to get an exact figure on the milage with
the best route up and back.
Unk, if it's not an Olds, it must be a Cheb for a dd.
Well for me anyway. Just had too much luck with boafem.
Not to metion the Chysler mini-vans. Stick with what works, yes?
Hell, she's got the Vortech 5.7 with
only 142K, just broke in, with only 20K on
the 3 time, redesigned intake gasket. AND
I put a nipple on the manifold, for the H/H.
I May need a small gas allowance though or at
least a cooler full of live Maine lobsters to keep
me company for the ride home. Maybe i can get
Jaunty to get an exact figure on the milage with
the best route up and back.
Unk, if it's not an Olds, it must be a Cheb for a dd.
Well for me anyway. Just had too much luck with boafem.
Not to metion the Chysler mini-vans. Stick with what works, yes?
Last edited by tru-blue 442; December 19th, 2013 at 12:17 PM.
#63
Ha ha, right...
Hell, she's got the Vortech 5.7 with
only 142K, just broke in, with only 20K on
the 3 time, redesigned intake gasket. AND
I put a nipple on the manifold, for the H/H.
I May need a small gas allowance though or at
least a cooler full of live Maine lobsters to keep
me company for the ride home. Maybe i can get
Jaunty to get an exact figure on the milage with
the best route up and back.
Unk, if it's not an Olds, it must be a Cheb for a dd.
Well for me anyway. Just had too much luck with boafem.
Not to metion the Chysler mini-vans. Stick with what works, yes?
Hell, she's got the Vortech 5.7 with
only 142K, just broke in, with only 20K on
the 3 time, redesigned intake gasket. AND
I put a nipple on the manifold, for the H/H.
I May need a small gas allowance though or at
least a cooler full of live Maine lobsters to keep
me company for the ride home. Maybe i can get
Jaunty to get an exact figure on the milage with
the best route up and back.
Unk, if it's not an Olds, it must be a Cheb for a dd.
Well for me anyway. Just had too much luck with boafem.
Not to metion the Chysler mini-vans. Stick with what works, yes?
#66
I'm thinning the herd, but the '67 is still on my A-list. I'm about halfway doe with the '70 Chevelle (body about ready to put back on the frame) and then its on to the '69. Good chance I'll be driving the '67 this spring though. Just the occasional jaunt around town, mind you. I transferred the policy on the '68 Sport Fury I just sold onto the '67 so it's just a trip to DMV to transfer the plates.
It's been nearly 30 years since the last time I drove her. It will be a fairly momentous occasion for me.
#69
Well boy this beauty is mine and that clam chowder was worth the 12 hour drive hell i may do it again sometime.
Steve is an excellent guy to deal with and had a great evening hangng with him and his buddies.
Thank you Steve will keep in touch
Steve is an excellent guy to deal with and had a great evening hangng with him and his buddies.
Thank you Steve will keep in touch
#70
Thanks for the kind words, Brian and I am glad you're pleased. Without turning this into the monthly meeting of the Mutual Admiration Society, I have to say it was great meeting both Brian and his step-father. You never know who you're going to meet on the internet, but these two were real gentlemen. After Brian shared his story about how he came to love Deltas, I knew that my car was going to the right person. I believe Brian is not only going to take my, sorry, HIS Delta to the next level, but will use some of the NOS parts for his beloved 'Charlotte'.
Best of luck to you, Brian, and please keep me updated on your progress!
Best of luck to you, Brian, and please keep me updated on your progress!
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