could any one help out i am about to buy a 1971 delta 88 and just wanted to know what parts can be used on this car from other olds car

 

i also was wanting to know if anyone can decode this vin number 35457iei62470

 

There weren't any Oldsmobiles in 1871.

Really, the only car that shares body panels with the 71 Delta 88 is the 71 98. You can get some parts from 71-76 B and C bodies but the most direct fit is from the 71 98. Post pics if you have them.

 

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the car is goin to need some work. but what i also wanted to know is what seats can i put in the im 6'6 and i want to put some type of bucket seats any help?

 

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Nice, I like the big cars

 

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yea i like them too this car needs a lil work motor is good but the inside needs some work just the seats tho everything else is ok

 

Looks like a nice car. Doesn't need much work.

I am 7 ft tall and I drive my 1971 Olds 98 with the bench seat all the way back and down. Of course, my 98 has the 8 way power seat. Perhaps you could get more movement in your seat if you replace manual seats with power seats.

 

His link is not working because has a surplus of http's in it. Take one out, or try this:

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olds64 could i buy those parts new or have to try and find them used? or do you think i should just buy all new seats for the car ?

 

Fixed that first link for you. Welcome to CO and you have a nice looking car there. Find yourself a donor B or C body from 1971 and take the power seats from it.

 

You don't need new seats for your car unless you specifically want to go to buckets, or if your current seats are heavily damaged. If you want to go to power seats you will have to find a donor car. You could probably get a donor front power seat from a 71-76 Delta 88 or 98. The color and cloth pattern might be off but the mechanism is probably the same.

 

i have a ? i am think about puting a 454 in my 1971 delta 88 do you think this will fit right or or will i have to get some one to cut out some room for it need feed back asap

 

I hope you meant 455 not 454. The Oldsmobile 455 BB will fit.

 

X2 on the 455 Olds engine, much easier fit and you car remains all Olds. Plus you have the fun of blowing the doors off of Chebbys

 

i havent been able to fine good 455 olds for this car but i have a friend of mine who is gviein me a hell of a deal on the motor soo you all dont think that i shold put it in there? in kentucky and i have called few places to fibd one and noone seems to have it

 

but if i was to put a 455 in it would it fit right in or would i still have to cut some thing out to get it to fit?

 

Fits right in. the 455 has the same width and length as the 350 just a higher deck height and will bolt up to the turbo 350. I would suggest that if you go with the 455 that you upgrade to the turbo 400 to handle the added torque of the big block which might cause you to move the transmission mount back and modify the drive line. Others who have made this conversion with chime in with more information.

Stay tuned for more thoughts on this subject, also look in the big block forum and the 88 forum for more detail on this common conversion

 

I put seats from a 2 door Olds 98 in my 1971 Delta Royal 88. Front seat is "split" with the drivers' side power, both front & back have arm rests. Seats are alot more "plush" than the Delta's. Oldsmobile 455 engine is the way to go, much less headaches. The 1971 and later Olds 88/98's (B&C bodies) are better driving/handling/stopping than 1970 and earlier 88/98's. I have both so thats just my own opinion. It looks like a nice car. Good luck, Ken

 

But that's part of their charm!

 

If you purchase a Chevy motor make sure it is the 454 with the 16 bolt main caps. They use 8 1/4" x 20 bolts on either side of the main cap. If you don't get one then it might throw a rod when it redlines at 1800 rpm.

 

yea i think i just goin to wait and look around for a 455 for i wont havr to deal with any probs. and it all will be olds

 

Post an add in the parts wanted fourm with your location. You never know might be one closer then you think

 

Good looking car!

 

I hate to say it- but the Chevy motor has Olds beat in horsepower, weight, and efficiency. Not to mention parts availability and price. if dude is cutting you a good deal on that 454, and you don't care about the plant being non-original, this may be a good option for you. If I were dicking with putting a bowtie in it, though- I would go with the 365 HP solid lifter 327 SB. That is a running a** motor, even for a boat. Screaming redline, too.