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Old May 14, 2008 | 06:06 AM
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any problems to look for

Hi,Newbie here.
I will be going to at a 1971 Olds Cutlass 2 door sport coupe that I may want to purchase.I would like to no if there are any major problems that I should look for such as bad frame or anything like that.Always been a Chevelle guy and this will be my first Oldsmobile and hopefully a keeper.
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Old May 14, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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Check the bottom of the rear window.
80% of them need the rear glass removed and rust repaired there.
Old May 15, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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Looked pretty good so I just bought my first Cutlass and it sure felt goood driving something with get up and go that looked nice to boot.Thanks for your help.
Old May 15, 2008 | 06:09 AM
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Congratulations. Be careful with the gas pedal. Since you are a Chevy guy you probably aren't used to going that fast.
Old May 15, 2008 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by bulldog
Looked pretty good so I just bought my first Cutlass and it sure felt goood driving something with get up and go that looked nice to boot.Thanks for your help.
congratulations! Welcome to Oldsmobile
Old May 15, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcome.I will be careful of the gas pedal.If I knew how to post a picture I would because I really am proud of my purchase,The Cutlass even made me look good when I sat behind the wheel and at my age that takes alot.
Old May 22, 2008 | 04:27 AM
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Hello and good purchase. Comfortable ride is another Olds trait, one my sore bones enjoy.

I read the rear body mounts can have rust through.
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