Hello,I am trying to see if my car is unusual.It's a68 Cutlass that was made in Lynden,NJ and delivered to Fincastle,VA.Some of the options are L74 350 eng.,M21 HD 4SPD FSLM,G80 POSI,G88 PERF 3.91 AXL,FE1 RALLY SUSP,N10 DUAL EXH.,U21 RALLY GAUGES,V01 HD RAD.,Y60 ACCY PACK GRP.I can give more info, but I wanted to see if this combo was unusual and if it rang a bell with someone. Thanks,Tim.

 

I would offer up that most '68 Cutlass cars were not made that way. You don't say it's a W31, but it's still a pretty hot car with the M21 close ratio 4spd transmission and the 3.91 posi rear end.

Randy C.

 

I agree. Duals, 4 spd, Rally Pac, posi 3.91 axle, HD radiator - this is a very nicely optioned car.

 

Here is a vin chart for further insight:

http://service.gm.com/dealerworld/vi.../vincard72.pdf

 

Unfortunately, a 1972 VIN card isn't going to help much with a 1968 car.

 

Thanks for the replies - I am new to all this and a slow typer! Does anyone have any more info or can you direct me to someone who may have more info on this? Thanks again! Tim

 

If you can take a picture of your trim tag, located on the cowl just under the back driver corner of your hood, or write what the trim tag says, that will provide information people can get back to you on, such as to build date, original exterior color(s), interior color and front seat type, assembly plant, and perhaps some option codes. Also, there are some pretty good books and manuals out there that are real good. A '68 Chassis Service Manual (green cover) is a must. An assembly manual also is a great publication to have, as well as the '68 Body By Fisher Service Manual (red cover). I also have the following: Oldsmobile 4-4-2 and W-Machines Restoration Guide by T. Patrick Sullivan, 1968 Oldsmobile Illustrated Facts & Features Manual put together by Jim Osborn Reproductions, the 4-4-2 Volume II Source Book that's edited and annotated by Paul North (also includes Cutlass S, Hurst & Others), and the Supercars Unlimited's 4-4-2 By The Numbers by Greg Rollin. Although not completely foolproof (there are some apparent mistakes in these books), they are generally on the mark and good references to have.

Do you have your original window sticker? That can tell a lot about your car as well.

And finally - this site! There are some real sharp people here that can answer a lot of your questions so feel free to ask. Someone will undoubtedly chime in, either because they know the answer or have experienced the same symtoms you car has, and so forth.

Again, your Cutlass sounds like quite a car!

Randy C.

 

Sorry, newbie mistake. I thought that link was for all years.