talked to my body guy today...just completed its 2nd round of blocking,gonna primer it again tomorrow and go for another!

 

Shane, glad the progress is going well. maybe see you around. I finally got mine back in driving condition. Still going to the longbeach wa cruise/show?

 

thats my plan...depends if the car gets done..

 

went yesterday and moved the car from bodyguys house to the shop...its only a couple weeks away from paint now!...forgot the camera yesterday,but will go today and get some pics..on a more fun note..when i unloaded it off the trailer i backed it out to the road and left a nice pair of black patches!!

 

hmm...carbon build-up from the exhaust huh...j/k LMAO...cant wait for pics!

 

got pics today...

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WOW...wish mine looked like that!!! it would mean im a step or two away from paint! I must have missed it...but your keeping the vinyl top?

 

yes keeping the vinyl top...car will be factory color...#67 sienna brown..as it was new..

 

Classy move on keeping the original color !

 

my mom bought it new...it would be wrong in my mind.. to change the color... if the car didnt have many many memories of my childhood i prolly woulda changed it..

 

more pics this should be the final primer!!

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beautiful sight!!!...your getting close bud!

 

its been a loooooooong time since the car has been pretty...gonna be weird

 

"Leadfoot" In one of your pic's you ran the positive cable under the header tube. Did you change that or is working out OK for you?
Gene

 

it does run thru the header tube..there is a lot of little things to do when i get the car back,like make it run right.its on the to do list...i havent dialed the carb or ignition yet,the valves need to be adjusted again,and all that kinda stuff..

 

Great progress, look forward to seeing you at the local cruise in's

 

still blocking some of the car...jambs got done today..will go tomorrow for pics. hood and trunk should have paint by the end of the week hopefully! then the rest of the car next week...

 

still no paint.....hood and trunk not done yet

 

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Is there a group of "local" Olds guys that meet up ?

 

Not really, I am the president of the Puget Sound chapter of OCA but find it hard to get people out to the local cruises, so I go by myself. I would like to get more guys/gals involved in cruising but am surprised by how many owners do not cruise with their cars they just go to car shows or the club meetings.

 

i plan on driving the car alot...im not a car show fan...and i mean i dont care to park my car and sit all day...obviously this summer is pretty much shot for shows and cruises for my car...but next summer i wanna hit as many as i can,and also get back to drag racing my ride as well....

 

At least your making progress, and bringing a childhood memory back to life...the wait will soon be over...

 

Pat, I know I am up for the cruises..that is if I ever put this tranny back in Are there any left for this year?.

I did not know you were the chapter pres, maybe I will join.

 

Not to get too far OT. Maybe we could plan a XXX mass Olds showing ?
Or somewhere ? (next summer most likely)
Be fun to meet up with other Olds guys.
BOP races sept. 25 I think. I want to go but dont trust the Cutlass that far from home yet.

leadfoot you think yours will be ready by then ?

 

it will be pushing it...if its ready im in!

 

The BOP is one I haven't been to yet myself. All things being equal I plan to be there. Need to put seatbelts in my car to race though. I would like to give the old 455 a try on the track even though its a one legger. There still having cruise ins at the taco time in Lynnwood on Friday evenings unless it rains and at the tripple X in Issaguah on Saturday evenings.

PM me if anyone wants more info on the Puget Sound Chapter of OCA

Pat

 

If you need some help installing the trans send me a pm I'll be glad to help out

 

got paint finally!!!!!! its just the hood and trunk and stone shield,mirrors..etc... and its only a crappy cell phone pic but its something!! i will go friday and bring these parts home...

 

nope...car wont be ready,and im out of town the next 4 weekends....

 

Awesome!!!!

 

Lookin good Shane

 

got some parts home today very happy with the parts..the spots you see in the trunk lid are rain drops..

the hood ended up with 2 flaws..he is gonna re-do it..



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I'm a no-go also. My boy's soccer game, Oldsmobiles can wait.

You must be super stoked, heck I'm excited for ya. Looking good!

 

its prolly a good thing im busy and away from home the next 4 weekends...it will keep my mind off of the wait for the rest of the car...

 

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG........the car got painted today.....supposed to bring it home tomorrow!!!!!!not sure how im supposed to sleep tonight...

 

Lookin good! love the color!

 

got it home today!!!! it came out pretty good.still needs to be cut and rubbed,overall im a happy camper..

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Awesome! That looks gorgeous! It's been fun watching the progress, keep us posted on assembly!

 

cant wait to see it in some sunlight!!!!..very awesome watching this build!

 

cutting and rubbing in progress!!