GreazyAnt

Bought this car offline. Got it home added a battery, gas and turned the key.

http://youtu.be/hjbZMWtRlYQ

Its a 71 (with a 70 bumper I might sell) I was told the 350 rocket ran but I was given no guarantee. It has some upgrades and sounds like it has a cam. There's allot of work to come and I'm looking forward to every minute of it......I think

oldcutlass

Nice find! Welcome.

cutlassgal

Welcome to our site! Looks like you have a lot of work in front of you, lol.

droptopron

Congrats on your purchase. Before you start ripping it apart decide what your goals are. Do you want a pristine show car or a cruise night driver? Some people get all gassed up that every car needs to be a factory correct body off resto but you have to do the car the way you'll enjoy it. Be realistic about your time, your finances & your skills. You'll have a lot to buy (a lot of it more expensive then you think) so make your priority list & go from there. Talk to people in your area & get referals for guys that do quality work on classic cars.

MDchanic

NFB! (you know what that must stand for)

Now just duct tape that fuel bottle down and take 'er for a drive !

Reminds me of my first pink Olds. I want it!

- Eric

GreazyAnt

@ CutlassGal You are so right. Im starting with replacing the tank and straps.

@droptopron Yeah i've been on this site and seen how some can be when it come to these machines and I am with you. This project is for ME by ME to make ME Happy. I'm sure ill get some negative feedback, because I don't care to make it all original.

@ Dmchanic I was up late and cant think right now so please help me out what is NFB?
I so wanted to tape up that bottle and take off but im resolving a brake issue before I get it going. Might be done today tho!

MDchanic

Not F_____n' Bad.

- Eric

classicjoe

Nice fine..... Take your time bringing her back and keep us updated on your progress

Miles71

Good luck and have fun.
Now take a good picture of cowl tag near the driver wiper and let's figure out what you have.
I am curious to what you have for an engine. Is it really a blue 350 olds or something else?
A good shot of the engine would help too.

GreazyAnt

Here's my first thread https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ie-dallas.html

These are the pics they sent me from the restoration shop I bought it from. I can add more later

GreazyAnt

@MDchanic That's what i was feeling the whole time!

MDchanic

HA! Looks like mine did!





And I DROVE it like that!!

- Eric

GreazyAnt

If I could I would.....Man I need to get the brakes together and then i'm ready. I tested them and they went straight to the floor.....Well it has no brake fluid and I hope thats the only prob. (Disc brakes to come soon) This will be a driving project that should evolve into a pro touring driver.

GreazyAnt

Does any one know if a top frame from a 69 will fit on a 71?

MDchanic

Sure! Same parts.

- Eric

droptopron

Highly doubt it. Fluid had to go someplace. Don't eff around with brakes.

jford721

Maaaaaan! that thing sounding nice already! lol if i was you i'd be driving it on the regular soon as the brakes are good. good luck with that

GreazyAnt

My dad sold his 69 to a guy that only needed the front clip. We asked him abut it and he said it wouldnt fix

MDchanic

Well, I invite confirmatory input from others here.

Far as I know, the entire convertible top, all the glass, and most of the running gear, including the frame, will interchange on all 1968-72 A-bodies of similar body style (ie: convertible windshields are different from the rest, etc.).

- Eric

OLD SKL 69

Nice project, keep us updated.