audiodox

Hey there, name's Ryan, I'm from all over the states but for now I'm in philly (and correct me if I'm wrong, but the junk yards suck in this area). My last ride was a '71 Cutlass sedan 350 (I know... I know, get a coupe next time, they all say that). Nos. for short, Nostalgia was her name. Poor thing ended up totaled and I had to pick up a daily driver, man was the transition from a real car to this was a bitch, no go power, no attitude, no personality, just blah blah bland. In the process of acquiring another of the same year, make, and model, and I'm pretty excited about that

Jamesbo

Welcome aboard

Would you e-mail me a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, It's lunch time and I'm getting hungry.

audiodox

I would, but I think it would make the scanner a little messy and taste a bit like paper on your end

Bluevista

Welcome Audiodox.
If you have a dog it can clean the scanner. How about some Philadelphia Cream Cheese?

Eric Anderson

Hey Jamesbo you do know you can't get a real Philly cheese steak without whiz on it (cheese whiz that is)
And welcome to the forum Audiodox!

ozoneblue

Welcome to the site & Enjoy the ride from Susan & Larry in the Mo. Ozarks

citcapp

Welcome aboard and x2 on the sandwhich. Good luck on finding what you are looking for

Oldsguy

Glad to see another member, welcome to our site.

f-85

Welcome, hope all gos well with your new purchase.

audiodox

Thanks all!

everything should go well though, here's what I'm looking at here:

http://www.corvettesandmusclecars.co...tlass-380.html

Only thing I'm a lil wary about is that it's about the only car on the site w/o trunk shots, but I emailed the guy and asked for some. Though I'd like to get a nicer front bench, either split or w/ a folding center arm rest. I'd considered the possibility of maybe taking some swivel bucket seats out of a 73+ model and a center console from a 65 (I love the console mounted tach.), and who knows I might still go for it, but I'm leaning more towards just upgrading the bench seat. First things first though, aquiring said beauty.

audiodox

PS> if y'all want me to start emailing cheese steaks and cream cheese around the nation you're buying lunch

csstrux

It looked clean from the pics, but $11,900 sounds steep to me. Have you checked around for pricing, or is that the car for you? by the way welcome to the site.

68Tom

Welcome!

Well, I'm not so sure about that. It might be a little high, but if this car was completely restored, I'd say that's a fairly good deal. I would ask to see receipts of the restoration, however, and not just go by their word. I find it interesting that someone took the time to completely restore a 4-door Cutlass. Most just get chopped up for 442 parts and left to die. Kinda cool, actually.

pheezy

Welcome! People here are nice and know their Olds'!

But it does seem pretty pricey...good luck regardless!

audiodox

Good ideas both, I just sent an addendum asking about them. It is a little steep, but from what he says the engine and tranny were complete rebuilds and the restoration was top quality. Buddy of mine lives out in Pittsburgh and I'm going to have him take a look and test drive it for me. Honestly though, I don't mind footing the bill for it, I'm in love with the 4 doors and they are HARD to find in good condition

audiodox

since I can't get into the other forums yet I'll attach this here:

would a '73+ dash fit into a '71? I'm having a hard time tracking down specs. for the interior, anyone know a resource for this?

Eric Anderson

They are totally different, 70-72 are the same. The 70 has the burl type woodgrain 71&72 have the straight type.

audiodox

so I guess the dash would never mount properly in a '71?

68Tom

Nope, it wouldn't. Give All American Classics a call (www.allamericanclassics.com). Just picked up my 68/69 442 dash pad yesterday for real cheap from them.

Additionally, I think there's 4 or 5 70-72 dashes on eBay at the moment.

audiodox

lol, just checking, I like the style of the dash, thought it'd be cool in a '71
Thanks for the link!

68Tom

Hey man, I'm not sure if you're partial to a '71, but this is pretty damn nice. I'd give them a ring. Maybe it's much less than $11K?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...1%7C240%3A1318

audiodox

lol, unfortunately I am, there's always been something about that year that I'm drawn to. But good looking though! I'm keeping an eye on that in case anything with the '71 starts to smell funny

csstrux

I don't think I'd want to try it myself, but anything is possible. I saw a fox body mustang dash in a fat fender car. This was years ago, so I don't remember what. Its your car, do what you want, but I wouldn't. Too much farting around, for an unknown outcome, of course assuming it would fit it would be unique. Another long day can you tell?

Eric Anderson

Hey audiodox I saw this today thought it might interest you. Look like one of those infamous "owned by a little old lady cars".

audiodox

*whistles* good looking out man! in process of contacting seller, thank you!

Jokers69

Man, I love the way that corvettsandwhatever website describes the moredoor car as a "muscle car". There's the extra 10 grand..

audiodox

lol, maybe not muscle, but don't knock a 4 door - they can still move