Fun car story, but not an Oldsmobile
October 31st, 2020, 05:08 PM
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She's fine, and she did have insurance on the car. But its still hard to see something that had been in the family for so many years. And my buddy who helped restore it for her spent a few years on the car. Its hard for him to see this too. It would be nice if the drivetrain was usable, but there's a puddle of aluminum on the intake from the carb melting. I don't know how that kind of heat would affect the engine/transmission/rear end.
October 31st, 2020, 05:29 PM
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Please don't trash the car and try to see if there's someone in the Cougar community that may be willing to save it. They are a dedicated bunch. I am familiar with a few of these people so if you would like me to post the story and contact info on FB, I can.
October 31st, 2020, 05:43 PM
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She hasn't decided what to do yet. My friend who did the restoration is in a holding pattern. But sure, if you know someone who might be interesting in trying to save it please share this story with them. It got hot enough that the passenger side door glass is slightly melted and bowed so I expect the sheetmetal is warped. It might take a pretty complete 1971 Cougar convertible as a parts car, but I do remember Jamesbo's Hurst Olds was restored and it burned too.
November 1st, 2020, 08:23 AM
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I understand they built either 16 or 18 of these cars. They were then presented to area managers. 429 shelby cobra jet, ram air, 4 speed, posi rear. When it was restored it was a super nice car.
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