I'm in trouble again
#1
I'm in trouble again
Had to save this one. My friend's 1985 Olds Delta 88 was either going to the demolition derby or junkyard. Even though it needs paint, it was too nice and solid of a car to let that happen. Has 112k on it, rebuilt tranny, everything works except the original cassette player. Starts right up and does not burn any oil. All original with barely any rust. Wish it was a Cutlass, but still a nice Olds.
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#3
Yeah, I coulda swore I saw you say in another post that a neutering would be involved in another car coming home with you.
How did that go? Is your voice 3 octaves higher now?
How did that go? Is your voice 3 octaves higher now?
Last edited by svnt442; January 23rd, 2011 at 10:02 AM.
#4
That car is to nice to send off to the bone yard or demo derby,I have always loved those cushy interiors.
You are in the process of learning a very important life lesson about dealing with a wife.Today you are saved,it is the first day of the rest of your life.When I learned this,I felt like I had found freedom,peace and tranqulity.
I quote a wise man who I do not know..."It is easier to ask to be forgiven than ask for permission".
You are in the process of learning a very important life lesson about dealing with a wife.Today you are saved,it is the first day of the rest of your life.When I learned this,I felt like I had found freedom,peace and tranqulity.
I quote a wise man who I do not know..."It is easier to ask to be forgiven than ask for permission".
#6
That car is to nice to send off to the bone yard or demo derby,I have always loved those cushy interiors.
#8
Nice save, Darrell! Looks to be a nice car - used but not abused. The ride quality of those is amazing - like nothing that can be had today. You did well. If the wife gives you too much grief, clean it up and sell it to another Olds fanatic. I wouldn't mind having it as a daily driver!
Since it is a coupe, just think of it as a grown up Cutlass...
BTW, the tape deck prolly needs belts, pinch rollers, cleaning, and perhaps an infrared pulse sensor if it has the music search feature.
Since it is a coupe, just think of it as a grown up Cutlass...
BTW, the tape deck prolly needs belts, pinch rollers, cleaning, and perhaps an infrared pulse sensor if it has the music search feature.
#13
Congrats Darrell!! I had an 85 Delta and I loved it. I'm partial to the Cutlass too, but the Delta rode like a dream. That one even has a cup holder already, lol! Reason enough right there to buy it since you can't find cup holders anymore, lol. Tell that to your wife!! "But honey, I bought it for the cup holder". Hope she understands - it looks to be a nice car!
#16
Very nice Oldsmobile! Thanks for saving it. I'm with the other guys, tell your sweet wife it's "hers", and you'll be OK. That would be a great DD for me.......hmmmmmmmmmm...if you ever think of selling......
#18
Nice save, Darrell! Looks to be a nice car - used but not abused. The ride quality of those is amazing - like nothing that can be had today. You did well. If the wife gives you too much grief, clean it up and sell it to another Olds fanatic. I wouldn't mind having it as a daily driver!
Since it is a coupe, just think of it as a grown up Cutlass...
Since it is a coupe, just think of it as a grown up Cutlass...
If my wife does give me a hard time, I will put it up for sale 1st here.
#19
Congrats Darrell!! I had an 85 Delta and I loved it. I'm partial to the Cutlass too, but the Delta rode like a dream. That one even has a cup holder already, lol! Reason enough right there to buy it since you can't find cup holders anymore, lol. Tell that to your wife!! "But honey, I bought it for the cup holder". Hope she understands - it looks to be a nice car!
#22
I think he was giving you a subliminal hint at what to replace the 307 with!
Nice save. It looks in very good shape.
#26
Welcome to the club. I have 3 of those 2 door deltas at the moment.
2 85's and an 83'.
Be glad it's not an 80's cutlass. The Deltas are pretty much the GM continuation of the 68-77 A bodies. Same main idea, with minor changes.
2 85's and an 83'.
Be glad it's not an 80's cutlass. The Deltas are pretty much the GM continuation of the 68-77 A bodies. Same main idea, with minor changes.
#27
But I like the style of my '80's Cutlass!
Needs a 350 though...
Wow - I learn something new each day!
(but can I remember it....)
Needs a 350 though...
(but can I remember it....)
#28
Same color as my 80 Delta. Mine is Holiday with console. Thanks for picking that one up. You said if wife gives you a hard time you will sell here first...the wife or the car?
Last edited by snowballs442; January 25th, 2011 at 05:47 AM.
#29
You said if wife gives you a hard time you will sell here first...the wife or the car?
Be glad it's not an 80's cutlass. The Deltas are pretty much the GM continuation of the 68-77 A bodies. Same main idea, with minor changes.
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