PICS 71 DELTA 88 ROYALE
September 8th, 2009, 01:47 PM
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Beautiful car, and I love it!
I have always thought that the '71 Royale convertible or coupe was the nicest of all the '71 - '76 Delta 88 cars. It was the purest version of the new-for-'71 body style.
I have always thought that the '71 Royale convertible or coupe was the nicest of all the '71 - '76 Delta 88 cars. It was the purest version of the new-for-'71 body style.
September 9th, 2009, 06:38 AM
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September 9th, 2009, 08:13 AM
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the factory trim rims look like cutlass tirm rings as far a profile. they atacht on the outside of the rim. will post pictures but will take awhile on
vaction. i was told by somebody that chevy truck late model trim ring would work, but was never given part no. or appucation.
vaction. i was told by somebody that chevy truck late model trim ring would work, but was never given part no. or appucation.
September 9th, 2009, 08:30 AM
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88-92 Chevy pickup trim rings. You see a lot of SSIV with them as they fit right into the recess and fit better than anything except the correct ones.
I've also used the narrow clip-on trim rings from 77-79 Ford Turbine Polycasts which are common on Thunderbird/Cougar. These leave an opening that depending on quality of the Polycast mold can be unsightly.
I've managed to assemble two decent spare sets of correct SSIV/N82 trim rings. I need two more sets to cover all my SSIV and N82 wheels.
Similar, but way different at the inside edge. The slanted surface goes perpendicular to the wheel at the inside edge to clear the moulded Polycast.
I've also used the narrow clip-on trim rings from 77-79 Ford Turbine Polycasts which are common on Thunderbird/Cougar. These leave an opening that depending on quality of the Polycast mold can be unsightly.
I've managed to assemble two decent spare sets of correct SSIV/N82 trim rings. I need two more sets to cover all my SSIV and N82 wheels.
the factory trim rims look like cutlass tirm rings as far a profile
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September 10th, 2009, 01:55 PM
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JUST KIDDING
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September 10th, 2009, 02:57 PM
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You're right, as you can see by my "joined" date I'm fairly new and have learned so much in just a short time, thanks to all. If I should ever ding one of my rings I know how to get a replacement.
Frank
September 13th, 2009, 04:04 PM
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Hello, nice to see another 71 Royale convertible! I dragged mine off a hill in Pa. about 7 years go. It's the best handling of my "bigger" cars. I think they made 2883# of them. Later, Ken
September 30th, 2009, 06:16 AM
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Very nice car. I will use your photos as a reference. I just acquired a '71 Convertible with the same wheels about 3 months ago. It is in a million pieces. I hope it is worth putting back together. It appears to have a lot of factory options: ssIV wheels, posi rear end, a/c, power seats and windows.
Anyway, you have a nice car. I hope you stick around so I can ask you questions while I am reassembling.
Anyway, you have a nice car. I hope you stick around so I can ask you questions while I am reassembling.
September 30th, 2009, 06:18 AM
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I hope it is worth putting back together.
September 30th, 2009, 06:27 AM
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Sorry, that came off wrong. I am dying to get it back together so I can drive it around. It just looks like a daunting task. I love big Oldsmobiles. I also have a two door coupe '72 88 that I was going to restore till I found the convertible. A lot less body work on the convertible.
Now I have to go find some 88-92 truck trim rings. Thanks again for the great pictures they motivate me.
Now I have to go find some 88-92 truck trim rings. Thanks again for the great pictures they motivate me.
September 30th, 2009, 04:24 PM
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One has to love these "big Girls" to sink time and money into them because most Olds guys are into 442 & Cutlass's. I call my cars my "Money-pits." I actually have 2 Cutlass' but they are buried in one of my buildings. I like the bigger Olds because there different. I joke at the Miller meet, "oh look, another A-body." Keep the 71 Delta convertible they are nice riding and handling cars. Later, Ken
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