Proper Use of Exhaust Cutouts
#1
Proper Use of Exhaust Cutouts
Not mine. The bidding on some cars amazes me. Is this a '70 with a '71 rear bumper, or a '71 car?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Oldsmo...%7C1000%7C2500
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Oldsmo...%7C1000%7C2500
#10
Front wheel well trim incorrect - not the short Supreme style. Maybe they just used what was on donor fenders that were used to replace the original fenders?
I could let a lot of that stuff slide, but the mangled hood tooth is just nasty looking.
I could let a lot of that stuff slide, but the mangled hood tooth is just nasty looking.
#12
If the car was presented as it is, we’d all agree it’s a hodgepodge, a poorly assembled group of 70 - 72 parts on a convertible cutlass four-speed. Certainly a very far cry from a “gorgeous restoration”
However, a convertible cutlass four-speed has inherent value, so lets blame Dealer Dan in Lakeland for over selling it - and that’s putting it mildly.
However, a convertible cutlass four-speed has inherent value, so lets blame Dealer Dan in Lakeland for over selling it - and that’s putting it mildly.
Last edited by vCode442; October 21st, 2020 at 01:50 PM.
#13
GAH...zero money shots! 47 thousand shots of the top side. Cut and run restoration.
Maybe when you live in Florida it's just assumed there isn't any rot/rust?
I want to see all the seams and frame.
Trumpet bumper....what not to do.
It's a Cutlass. Tuck the tips under the bumper and hide them where they belong. Talk about corner-cutting.
At least it's not rebadged as a 442!
This car is worth perhaps 10, 12G.... only IF its a factory 4 speed and IF its 99% desert or inland Florida rust-free and IF nothings bent.
Watch it will go 18, 20K to an uneducated buyer, it sure does look like a Gorgeous Restoration! (cut n run). Gotta love the auctions.
Maybe when you live in Florida it's just assumed there isn't any rot/rust?
I want to see all the seams and frame.
Trumpet bumper....what not to do.
It's a Cutlass. Tuck the tips under the bumper and hide them where they belong. Talk about corner-cutting.
At least it's not rebadged as a 442!
This car is worth perhaps 10, 12G.... only IF its a factory 4 speed and IF its 99% desert or inland Florida rust-free and IF nothings bent.
Watch it will go 18, 20K to an uneducated buyer, it sure does look like a Gorgeous Restoration! (cut n run). Gotta love the auctions.
#16
Seriously, the 1971-72 fenders have "dimples" in the lip under the hood to make them easier to crumple and absorb the impact in a head-on collision. See the driver side fender on the car in question. The 1970 (and earlier) fenders have a flat lip (passenger side in the photo) that acts as a much more rigid spear in a frontal impact. FYI, the 70 fenders were superseded in the parts book by the 71-72 style as soon as those were released.
#18
Dimples.
Seriously, the 1971-72 fenders have "dimples" in the lip under the hood to make them easier to crumple and absorb the impact in a head-on collision. See the driver side fender on the car in question. The 1970 (and earlier) fenders have a flat lip (passenger side in the photo) that acts as a much more rigid spear in a frontal impact. FYI, the 70 fenders were superseded in the parts book by the 71-72 style as soon as those were released.
Seriously, the 1971-72 fenders have "dimples" in the lip under the hood to make them easier to crumple and absorb the impact in a head-on collision. See the driver side fender on the car in question. The 1970 (and earlier) fenders have a flat lip (passenger side in the photo) that acts as a much more rigid spear in a frontal impact. FYI, the 70 fenders were superseded in the parts book by the 71-72 style as soon as those were released.
#21
#22
GAH...zero money shots! 47 thousand shots of the top side. Cut and run restoration.
Maybe when you live in Florida it's just assumed there isn't any rot/rust?
I want to see all the seams and frame.
Trumpet bumper....what not to do.
It's a Cutlass. Tuck the tips under the bumper and hide them where they belong. Talk about corner-cutting.
At least it's not rebadged as a 442!
This car is worth perhaps 10, 12G.... only IF its a factory 4 speed and IF its 99% desert or inland Florida rust-free and IF nothings bent.
Watch it will go 18, 20K to an uneducated buyer, it sure does look like a Gorgeous Restoration! (cut n run). Gotta love the auctions.
Maybe when you live in Florida it's just assumed there isn't any rot/rust?
I want to see all the seams and frame.
Trumpet bumper....what not to do.
It's a Cutlass. Tuck the tips under the bumper and hide them where they belong. Talk about corner-cutting.
At least it's not rebadged as a 442!
This car is worth perhaps 10, 12G.... only IF its a factory 4 speed and IF its 99% desert or inland Florida rust-free and IF nothings bent.
Watch it will go 18, 20K to an uneducated buyer, it sure does look like a Gorgeous Restoration! (cut n run). Gotta love the auctions.
As I’m typing this, the bidding is up to $20,300. I can’t help but notice all the pics are basically the same views. No chassis pics, no engine/trunk/floorboards, etc. My first thought is what’s the seller hiding?
Im sure if I saw this car out on the road it would catch my eye and get my attention. But if I’m looking to spend that kind of money I’d absolutely want more detailed pics.
For someone who isn’t a Olds fanatic, most of the nitpick stuff wouldn’t be noticed. While I noticed the front seat pattern didn’t match the rear, I’m not familiar enough with the 70-72 cars to know what seat pattens belongs to what year. Same thing with the other interior mistakes.
If it’s not a rusty heap, it would be a good driver. Not worth the money they sealer appears to think it is.
#25
Dealer Dan wants over 30k for this Cutlass, according to his website - bet he paid someone about 10 / 12K to acquire.
20K profit for a wipe down, and crafting some overly optimistic BS to sell it? No thanks
https://www.primoclassicsllc.com/veh...ss-convertible
20K profit for a wipe down, and crafting some overly optimistic BS to sell it? No thanks
https://www.primoclassicsllc.com/veh...ss-convertible
Last edited by vCode442; October 27th, 2020 at 10:15 AM.
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