I don't know Joe P. yet, at the same time...I know him well.

I was a long time moderator on one truck site and still hold the title on another. Every GOOD auto site has "JOE" amongst the membership. While I haven't been here long, I have perused many threads. Typically, Joe can be found even if with just a small snippet of information / history. Certainly there are others that impact the site and all are important to site success and the personal relationship each member has with their car. But, Joe is the constant, sharing his treasure trove of guidance.

I know he is thanked by most beneficiaries of his kindness but, as a newish observer, I just wanted to take a moment to offer my thanks...in general.

Thanks Joe.











(When did you say you were going to mail that $ 20.00 bill?)

 

There is a small handful of guys in this group that I read every post of theirs I see because I always learn from them,Joe is the ring leader!
On the flip side there is also a handful of guys I always pass by their posts without reading them lol

 

I agree with Joe 95 times out of a 100. I don’t know how old he is, I’m guessing he is a decade or 2 older than me. Assuming there is still a Oldsmobile following when I’m his age, I hope to have his wisdom and knowledge to pass onto the younger enthusiasts.


At the same time, I imagine joe out on his porch (wearing knee high white socks, black dress shoe,shorts) accusing kids of stealing his newspaper and to stay off his lawn.

 

On a totally unrelated subject, I’ll edit my last comment for $20. 😎

 

Just curious, as a frequent commenter, which category do I fall under?

 

IMHO

Joe has forgotten more than most people will ever know about Oldsmobiles

 

Your one of the good guys but you need to pick up the pace,you only have 1653 posts in 10 years lol

 

This is the truth and I have said this same thing.

 

Really? I figured I had much more. I

 

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I agree 100%, I have only been here a short time myself and think there are many top notch members here, very helpful site with tons of great info, very little drama lol.

 

I see what you did there,stick to quality over quantity! lol

 

I know Joe well. Now going on over 25 years. He is a stand-up guy who is always willing to assist or give reference. Ring leader is a good description IMHO!! Lol

 

Joe P is the best. I think he knows just about everything. If he doesn't know an answer he knows how to find it. They don't get any better.

 

Other great things about Joe in addition to all the knowledge:

-- He writes well and clearly
-- Never gets involved in "flame wars".
-- Dispenses his knowledge without trying to make anybody feel small
-- No politics
-- Has a sense of humor

He's an example for all of us.

 

It is true that Joe P is very generous with his knowledge and should be thanked for sharing it by all of us. But, never forget to check your Chassis Service Manual, particularly the wiring diagram, before posting. Thanks for the wisdom Joe.

 

Geeze, I'm out yelling at those kids to get off my lawn and this happens?

I appreciate the kind words, though most here know that I have a pretty low threshold of stupidity. And yes, check the CSM first (or the FBM if the question concerns options like power seats, windows, or top).

For those who care, I'm now north of 60, which is painful to admit. Got my first Olds (the hand-me-down family 68 Vista) right after I got my license in 1974. Yeah, it was the middle of gas crisis #1. It didn't take too long to swap a 425 in place of the original 350 2bbl, which is when I learned about the different crank flange bolt patterns. Pulled a 1968 442 out of a wrecking yard and rebuilt that before I graduated high school. I also had a 67 Cutlass and a 72 442 4spd before graduating college, and the future ex-wife #1 had a 71 Cutlass that we eventually built to the point that it was featured in the Oct 1985 Car Craft. Spend eight years in L.A. after college and move to VA in 1987. That cross country move filled a car transporter with the 66 442, 68 W-30, 69 H/O, 70 W-30, the aforementioned 71 Cutlass, and a Jag and crewcab truck. Work and a couple of divorces got in the way for a while, but now I have the list below, the farm with shop, and still no time to work on the cars.

Some photos from loading up the fleet in SoCal for the trip to VA in 1987. And note the stripes on the 68.

 

Love the pics! Wish I was still living in Virginia

 

Have nothing but respect for Joe, just the facts kind of guy that knows his stuff. But he's just a car guy

 

Joe's more than a car guy. Miss hitting car shows and swap meets.

 

I vote to double Joe's pay... . We are thankful for Joe P and the many other contributors past and present that makes this site what it is today.

 

And you are another Eric. Thanks to you both and others as well.

 

Joe helped me immensely in solving a problem with the blower motor in my Olds'. He certainly has an intrinsic understanding of Oldsmobile's, and maybe more. Accompanying this, Joe must certainly have a working knowledge in automotive expertise. Read many of his posts as they encompass technical articles which are found to be right on point. If I adhered to his technical advice; rather than trying to solve an issue on my own, it would not have taken me five months. We all should be grateful to have Joe within the forum, and among us. Being a member of numerous forums and being tossed from many: Joe is surely a rarity , one of the very few that assists everyone with no fanfare. Surely, there is reward far greater than he can ever imagine.

 

Joe's the bomb,

Joe's even helped me name my car "How long has that Chevelle been in a lake?" (Chevelle donor parts for cutlass)
In Joe's honor, I named my car "Chelly Lake"

Great Info
Great Forum
Great people

Thanks, Joe et ALL

 

Well jeez...today is my 10 year anniversary of finding and joining CO and I'm at only half his post count...I really need to pick up my socks here!!!

I arrived with no Olds knowledge (or I probably would have used a different username!) but have gained an incredible amount of both mechanical and historical knowledge thanks for the efforts of Joe and so many others here. So thanks Joe(s) (and Erics, and...) and thanks CO!

 

Thanks Joe for all you do. First class all the way.

 

THANKS to ALLLLLLLLLLL the moderators and "frequent CONTRIBUTORS". I wouldn't compliment just a few people for a wonderful, informative, factual site.
......Just my two cents worth.

 

Well deserved praise for Joe P. I've been coming across his insight, wisdom, and knowledge on Oldsmobile's for over a decade. He is definitely that "phone a friend" on a million dollar Oldsmobile question. Proven accurate so many times its remarkable. Most recently when I went to the racetrack after having my timing chain replaced and a 1971 350s water pump installed for lightweight reasons. I got a hose reducer to make it work with my 69s hose. On the street no issues, even when pushed hard. But at the track when 3800 lbs is full throttle for 15 seconds with 2 trips to 5000 rpm within the pass and its a different story.

Sure enough as I had read from a post he made on this site a while ago. "Keep in mind you are introducing a weak point to the system." (or something to that effect) As I am sitting in the tracks parking lot trying to tighten everything down. Thinking to myself Joe P said this could happen, over and over again to myself. I figured all top of the line parts and accessories it should work out for the time being... no sir (the reducer may have cost more than the hose IIRC)

Minor issue but at the track after a 2 hour drive when you consider moneys spent etc. You want to kick yourself in the ***, especially when tightening it did not stop the bleeding...The heater core went also making it somewhat more palpable.

Also as OLDSter Ralph mentioned, the entire site is to be commended from owner, to moderators, to fellow members such as yourself Ralph. Thanks for everything.