need info on a car on ebay
#2
Here is a link to Oldsmobile RPO codes. Scroll down for the "L"s.
http://automotivemileposts.com/oldsmobile/rpocodes.html
http://automotivemileposts.com/oldsmobile/rpocodes.html
#5
I saw that car, and I noticed the "original" 455 engine comment, too. I've sent him a message. It'll be interesting to see what happens. Maybe if enough people point out the error, he'll fix it. He makes a big deal out of how it's had the same owner since '73. Fine. Couldn't that person have changed the engine between then and now?
It is a nice-looking car, but I'm curious as to what the dash looks like under the lemons-to-lemonade dashpad. The only reason to put one of those on is to cover up cracks.
It is a nice-looking car, but I'm curious as to what the dash looks like under the lemons-to-lemonade dashpad. The only reason to put one of those on is to cover up cracks.
#6
I got this reply from him:
But they never offered the 330 in the 88 series just the 425 and this being a late 67 it is more likley that it is a 455 or 425 built with a 396021F castiong block, who knows what GM did back then?
Thanks for your interest,
Rob Harrison
General Manager
Ross?s Valley Auto Sales
(208) 860-1171
Thanks for your interest,
Rob Harrison
General Manager
Ross?s Valley Auto Sales
(208) 860-1171
#8
No sense argue-ing with a seller who knows it all, but we know the Jetstar 88's had the 330 in 64 65 and 66 and in 67 the Jetstar was dropped for the Delmont and there is a reason some had the chrome 425 badges on the front fenders. That was to state it had something bigger than the standard 330.
#9
I live 15 minutes away, if anyone needs me to take a peek at it. I am laid up with a broken collar bone, so I cant crawl around it with a fine tooth comb, but I can check numbers and general condition if someone is seriously interested.
#10
Here is a link to Oldsmobile RPO codes. Scroll down for the "L"s.
http://automotivemileposts.com/oldsmobile/rpocodes.html
http://automotivemileposts.com/oldsmobile/rpocodes.html
Quote:
But they never offered the 330 in the 88 series just the 425 and this being a late 67 it is more likley that it is a 455 or 425 built with a 396021F castiong block, who knows what GM did back then?
Thanks for your interest,
Rob Harrison
General Manager
Ross?s Valley Auto Sales
(208) 860-1171
But they never offered the 330 in the 88 series just the 425 and this being a late 67 it is more likley that it is a 455 or 425 built with a 396021F castiong block, who knows what GM did back then?
Thanks for your interest,
Rob Harrison
General Manager
Ross?s Valley Auto Sales
(208) 860-1171
#11
#13
He's a used car salesman, what do you expect?? That he would admit a mistake on his part that may cut down value or interest in something he is trying to sell? I want to see wmachine kick his ***!
#14
one thing GM did do was carry over remaining parts to the next year till inventory was gone. I dont personally know of any cars with parts on them from an upcoming year though. it was tough enough for them to have parts ready in time for model changes.
#15
"That engine is correctly identified as a 455, and there is absolutely no way that is the original engine. 455s did not come out until 1968 and don't try to tell me that it could possibly be a late build with a 455, because that car was built in the 3rd week of November 1966. The engine *has* been replaced."
His answer:
"Thanks for your interest"
So in this case, this charlatan dealer had a little bit of knowledge (knife) and ran into me waiting with a library (gun).
#16
L74 Engine, V-8 4BC (330)
L74 High Compression V-8 Engine (1966)
L74 High Compression V-8 Engine 4-Bbl. (1967)
L74 High Compression 350 Cu. In. V-8 4Bbl. (1968-1970)
L74 350 Cu. In. V-8 4 Bbl. (1971)
L74 455 Cu. In. 4-Bbl. (B Body) (1972)
L74 High Compression V-8 Engine (1966)
L74 High Compression V-8 Engine 4-Bbl. (1967)
L74 High Compression 350 Cu. In. V-8 4Bbl. (1968-1970)
L74 350 Cu. In. V-8 4 Bbl. (1971)
L74 455 Cu. In. 4-Bbl. (B Body) (1972)
#17
#18
This is why I dis-trust salesmen and used car salesmen in particular. I bet if you were to go see the car in person and talk to the guy he would be dressed like a grease-ball used car salesman too. I hate those guys. Did I say I hate those guys yet? Sheeesh!!!!!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sx455raidercelticfan
General Discussion
4
August 1st, 2010 08:03 PM