1975 88 vert
#1
1975 88 vert
Not mine! another craigslist. Very nice car!
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/3596334013.html
Pat
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/3596334013.html
Pat
#2
Beautiful car.
I always wondered why Oldsmobile stopped putting the word "Rocket" on the air cleaner decal. My '73 455 has it ("Oldsmobile Rocket 455"), but I think starting in 1974 and through the end of the 455 in '76, it just said "Oldsmobile 455." Were they too embarrassed by the significant detuning, etc., that had been going on that, by the last few years of its production, had reduced the 455 to just a shell of its former self?
I always wondered why Oldsmobile stopped putting the word "Rocket" on the air cleaner decal. My '73 455 has it ("Oldsmobile Rocket 455"), but I think starting in 1974 and through the end of the 455 in '76, it just said "Oldsmobile 455." Were they too embarrassed by the significant detuning, etc., that had been going on that, by the last few years of its production, had reduced the 455 to just a shell of its former self?
#4
Just an Olds Guy
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Not mine! another craigslist. Very nice car!
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/3596334013.html
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/3596334013.html
I think you answered your own question. Also, after 1974 Olds started putting Chev and Buick engines into their cars, so the term 'Oldsmobile Rocket' would have been a misnomer don't you think?
#6
Just an Olds Guy
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I can tell, you really hate those things don't you? FWIW I could never see the point of having them up there where they serve absolutely no protection against door dings.
Here's one that has had the molding ectomy for you.
Even back in 72 they had that ridge line molding - only thinner. I think that wide molding started in 73 and carried forward.
Here's one that has had the molding ectomy for you.
Even back in 72 they had that ridge line molding - only thinner. I think that wide molding started in 73 and carried forward.
#8
I'd have to say no to the cruise, Allan, it doesn't look like there's a button in the turn signal stalk, and no switch on the dash. And you're right, for that much money he should have a much bigger description.
#10
Still way high on pricing even though it's a gorgeous car. I wish some of these sellers would list the features of the car in their ad. From looking at the really low quality resolution I can see PW, PDL, AC, AM/FM (8track?). No mention of Cruise, power seat, power trunk, ejector seat etc.
I think you answered your own question. Also, after 1974 Olds started putting Chev and Buick engines into their cars, so the term 'Oldsmobile Rocket' would have been a misnomer don't you think?
I think you answered your own question. Also, after 1974 Olds started putting Chev and Buick engines into their cars, so the term 'Oldsmobile Rocket' would have been a misnomer don't you think?
Just curious, which Oldsmobiles had Chevy or Buick engines in them after '74? I could see the removal of "Rocket" due to the downtuning but it's still an Olds 455! Fusick actually made an error and sent me an "Oldsmobile 455 Rocket" decal a while ago. When I called to get exchange it, they just sent me the correct one and let me keep the "Rocket" decal. It's proudly displayed on the lid of my toolchest
And yes, this is a beautiful Royale. Not too many 455 convertibles left in that kind of condition. Very nice but can't afford it now!
#11
Beautiful car.
I always wondered why Oldsmobile stopped putting the word "Rocket" on the air cleaner decal. My '73 455 has it ("Oldsmobile Rocket 455"), but I think starting in 1974 and through the end of the 455 in '76, it just said "Oldsmobile 455." Were they too embarrassed by the significant detuning, etc., that had been going on that, by the last few years of its production, had reduced the 455 to just a shell of its former self?
I always wondered why Oldsmobile stopped putting the word "Rocket" on the air cleaner decal. My '73 455 has it ("Oldsmobile Rocket 455"), but I think starting in 1974 and through the end of the 455 in '76, it just said "Oldsmobile 455." Were they too embarrassed by the significant detuning, etc., that had been going on that, by the last few years of its production, had reduced the 455 to just a shell of its former self?
And in my opinion, the last year 455's may not be the monsters that the early years were, but they're hardly embarassing. They're still very powerful when you factor in the torque and they're also incredibly reliable. I've heard that the lower compression engines tend to last longer. I think the biggest issue with the later year engines is the limitation on the exhausts. I've put duals on both of my cars with no coverters and they both woke up rather nicely. Big as they are, these are hardly slow cars.
#12
Nice car, I wonder if he is on the registry? http://www.1975oldsmobileconvertible.com/
#14
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John,
Sorry, didn't mean to infer that Olds 455's weren't a proper engine and I know you take a lot of pride in your Regency's.
Actually 1973/74 the Omega used a Chevy engine as the standard power plant. Other Olds lines that migrated to Chev and Buick power were the Starfire and Cutlass. Cutlass had Chevy 6 cyl as early as 1975. After 1988, I think all the engines were just "GM" instead of brand name production as GM started losing market share.
re: Valve Covers. My 72 never came with stamped covers. In the 70's the only ones I'm aware of were the 73/74 VC's that had the Oldsmobile stamping on them. Prior to that I think you'd have to go back to the 50's when the rocket was introduced?
Sorry, didn't mean to infer that Olds 455's weren't a proper engine and I know you take a lot of pride in your Regency's.
Actually 1973/74 the Omega used a Chevy engine as the standard power plant. Other Olds lines that migrated to Chev and Buick power were the Starfire and Cutlass. Cutlass had Chevy 6 cyl as early as 1975. After 1988, I think all the engines were just "GM" instead of brand name production as GM started losing market share.
re: Valve Covers. My 72 never came with stamped covers. In the 70's the only ones I'm aware of were the 73/74 VC's that had the Oldsmobile stamping on them. Prior to that I think you'd have to go back to the 50's when the rocket was introduced?
#15
First, though, if there was a possibility of a Chevy engine, then I would assume that the word Oldsmobile wouldn't appear on the air cleaner at all, period. "Oldsmobile 455" on the air cleaner of the engine in a '75 Delta 88 still implies that it's an Olds-built engine, whether or not the term "Rocket" appears there.
Getting back to the issue of time-frame, it wasn't until after the 455 era, in 1977, that Olds was caught putting Chevy engines in their cars without telling anyone. Again, I assume that, if the car came equipped with such an engine, it didn't say "Oldsmobile" on the air cleaner. But I wonder if this was actually true.
From what I've read, owners of '77 Oldsmobiles with Chevy engines often didn't become aware of their non-Olds engine until they went to have the oil changed at a non-Olds shop or to buy parts and discovered that things didn't fit. You would think that, if it said "Chevrolet 350" on the air cleaner, the owner would have noticed their non-Olds engine early on, well before the car needed to go in for its first regular maintenance.
A Pontiac 400 was available on the Delta 88, according to Setting the Pace, in 1974 only, and, from what I've heard, not many were sold that way. I assume that engine's decal didn't say Oldsmobile on it at all.
#17
I actually have the exact opposite take on this. I've seen these without the side-molding, and I think the car looks bare or unfinished. It needs something to break up the large slab of body panel running the length of the car.
#21
A smaller slither of stainless along the top similar to say ... some of the 68 88's or a more mid-body molding would have looked much nicer IMHO.
Regardless ...
I certainly wouldn't kick this car out of my garage if I woke up next to it in the morning.
#22
#23
If anyones has 15k burning a hole in their pocket, there is a gent that lives about 3 blocks away that has a 75 Delta royal vert, if memory serves medium blue white top and seats with around 23k on it. My wife has seen it up close and says it is nice with a few minor flaws
Looks like a twin to the one pictured in Setting the pace.
This same guy always yells out "nice car " when ever I scoot by with the Supreme.
I should do the nobile thing and stop and chat,
Pat
Looks like a twin to the one pictured in Setting the pace.
This same guy always yells out "nice car " when ever I scoot by with the Supreme.
I should do the nobile thing and stop and chat,
Pat
#24
John,
Sorry, didn't mean to infer that Olds 455's weren't a proper engine and I know you take a lot of pride in your Regency's.
Hey Allan, I wasn't taking offense to your comment at all trust me. I just never heard of the Buick or Chevy engines in Olds' but in the small body cars makes sense to me now that I think about it.
re: Valve Covers. My 72 never came with stamped covers. In the 70's the only ones I'm aware of were the 73/74 VC's that had the Oldsmobile stamping on them. Prior to that I think you'd have to go back to the 50's when the rocket was introduced
Sorry, didn't mean to infer that Olds 455's weren't a proper engine and I know you take a lot of pride in your Regency's.
Hey Allan, I wasn't taking offense to your comment at all trust me. I just never heard of the Buick or Chevy engines in Olds' but in the small body cars makes sense to me now that I think about it.
re: Valve Covers. My 72 never came with stamped covers. In the 70's the only ones I'm aware of were the 73/74 VC's that had the Oldsmobile stamping on them. Prior to that I think you'd have to go back to the 50's when the rocket was introduced
#25
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John, did they look like this? If they do, they are 73/74; nothing else. As you know VC's are really easy to swap out from one car to another. I had 2 sets of these that I sold not realizing how much people felt they were worth more....
#26
Where is the switch for the cruise? I can see the fan switch, and the switch to the right of the headlights is what I thought was for the top. The something to the left is what I can't make out.
I did however just notice the hula girl in the middle of the dash.
I did however just notice the hula girl in the middle of the dash.
#27
Hi Slant, the switch to the right of the headlight switch is the Cruise main on/off. The power top switch on these cars is located below the radio. I do not believe the hula girl to be factory
#28
Just an Olds Guy
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Shocker!
BTW, those 73/4 VC's were always just one color - olds gold or blue even on the raised lettering. But I've seen a lot of innovative and beautiful work done to them. Food for thought?
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BTW, those 73/4 VC's were always just one color - olds gold or blue even on the raised lettering. But I've seen a lot of innovative and beautiful work done to them. Food for thought?
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#30
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I think so. If you're good with cutting paint when you do your house this should be a breeze. Just take your time, use a good brush and have something to brace against when doing the lines. The other way you could do it would be to mask over the letters and cut out the profiles, then paint.
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I think so. If you're good with cutting paint when you do your house this should be a breeze. Just take your time, use a good brush and have something to brace against when doing the lines. The other way you could do it would be to mask over the letters and cut out the profiles, then paint.
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