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Old June 24th, 2013, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by HonestDave
I suppose a 65 Starfire is a little large to use as a two person car.

As kjr442 says, "one only" is really too difficult. A man requires at least four or five cars just to make sure all moods are covered.
Could not have said it better myself

Right now, it's a 1970 Vista Cruiser......complete with vintage camper trailer behind
Saw a ( correct me if wrong) 63 Starfire convert at a local show.....ummmmm
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Old June 24th, 2013, 03:44 PM
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I would want the one and only 4 speed 1968 Hurst Olds that was built for George Hurst.

Why? In my opinion this car rates very high on the "cool" scale.

Next in line would be one of the few 1969 Hurst Olds converts,with the platform and golden Hurst shifter that Linda rode and held onto. What was there 3 69 H/O converts?

These cars also rate very high on the "cool" scale for me.
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Old June 24th, 2013, 03:51 PM
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I dig the post ho's but one is a tough choice !
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Old June 24th, 2013, 03:59 PM
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Old June 25th, 2013, 07:21 AM
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1970 W31 auto, dual gate, ps and pb maybe Astro Blue or Aegean Aqua.
white or black stripes.

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Old June 25th, 2013, 08:21 AM
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Still learning the ropes myself but as of right now. 69 442 w-30 convertible. Azure blue white top and interior, 4-speed with buckets and console.
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Old June 25th, 2013, 08:29 AM
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Since Dave pointed out that only one is to much to ask the second car wood be a smothers brother 69 w31 or 442

Third would be a 68 H/O factory race car.
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Old June 25th, 2013, 09:25 AM
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I've already had plenty of newer Oldsmobiles. My pick would be a 1910 to 1912 Oldsmobile Limited - and I would DRIVE IT!
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Old June 25th, 2013, 09:54 AM
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1) 68 W34 Toronado. 111 produced. How can you not love a 400 horsepower front wheel drive car, especially when it defined Oldsmobile's advanced engineering capacity?
How could I prove whether or not I had one of these .... I have the motor from a 68 Toro I use to own . The guy I bought it from said the car had the 400hp version 455 in it . He didn't seem like he was a big car guy or anything , so I'm not sure . Is there any markings anywhere on the motor to specify this ? Did the car itself have any ? Like a W34 on the side of it or something ? I could kick myself in the rear for not parting more of that car out before I got rid of it .
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Old June 25th, 2013, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by oldsguybry
How could I prove whether or not I had one of these .... I have the motor from a 68 Toro I use to own . The guy I bought it from said the car had the 400hp version 455 in it . He didn't seem like he was a big car guy or anything , so I'm not sure . Is there any markings anywhere on the motor to specify this ? Did the car itself have any ? Like a W34 on the side of it or something ? I could kick myself in the rear for not parting more of that car out before I got rid of it .

Pull the cam out & look at the part number. The W-34 engine uses a different cam than the base model engine.
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Old June 25th, 2013, 02:11 PM
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w-30dreamin beat me to the punch!... my pick would be the 68 H/O 4 speed as well. How cool would that be? Or maybe a 69 W-31 4 speed convertible? Or maybe......
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Old June 26th, 2013, 12:30 PM
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Besides my 83 Hurst. I would have to choose a 58 Super 88
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Old June 26th, 2013, 03:15 PM
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49 88 post coup with the 303 and 3 on the tree.
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Old June 26th, 2013, 03:29 PM
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Some sweet choices here!
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Old June 27th, 2013, 09:33 AM
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Actually , I would like ONE of each
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Old June 27th, 2013, 09:48 AM
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Old June 27th, 2013, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by citcapp
49 88 post coup with the 303 and 3 on the tree.
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Here ya go Pat: http://memorylaneclassiccars.com/50o...club_coupe.htm

Great minds think alike. Or maybe we are the only ones old enough to remember what a game changer the 49-50 303 V8 Oldsmobiles were

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Old June 27th, 2013, 10:28 AM
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A 66 f-85/cutlass/442 with no options, except the big block i'd build for it, Or a 62 f-85/cutlass/jetfire. they are my two favorite olds, I dont know if I could choose between them if the option came up.
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Old June 27th, 2013, 12:09 PM
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The most gorgeous car ever built, my ultimate dream car 69 H/O. 4 spd or auto i dont care which
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Old June 27th, 2013, 12:12 PM
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However my next car after building my 67 442 will be a Buick, I have a 65 Corvette, 73 Trans Am, 67 442. Gotta have one of each. I dont care about a Caddie
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Old June 27th, 2013, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 47 Convertible
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Here ya go Pat: http://memorylaneclassiccars.com/50o...club_coupe.htm

Great minds think alike. Or maybe we are the only ones old enough to remember what a game changer the 49-50 303 V8 Oldsmobiles were

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If only my 48 was complete I would be looking. Damn that sure is pretty
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Old June 27th, 2013, 03:16 PM
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I want a AMC Pacer
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Old June 27th, 2013, 06:03 PM
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1966 W-30 my first pick. X2 on the 69 442 with the Factory Experimental Hemi
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Old June 27th, 2013, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ELY442
I want a AMC Pacer

I love the second gen Javelins myself

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Old July 4th, 2013, 02:32 PM
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How about one of these?

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/...a/1580030.html
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