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March 5th, 2010, 02:36 PM

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my project '67 Oldsmobile Delmont 88

hello guys
I would have lots of photos to show, now I've done a summary of work done in almost 2 years, although many are not in the photo video.
I will try to put them in this thread a bit at a time.
I hope you enjoy the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsEaxY-nXao

March 6th, 2010, 02:20 AM

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Nice work!!

It takes a lot of talent to put it all together

March 6th, 2010, 03:57 AM

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Nice work. It's good to see someone saving one of the "big Girls." Looking forward to see the progress. If you need some parts I may be able to help you. Ken

March 6th, 2010, 04:08 AM

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Olds67 I am green with envy of your skill and craftsmanship. Anxious to see finish project. Andy

March 6th, 2010, 04:49 AM

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Wow, beautiful job!

It takes real guts to do a frame-off on a Delmont 88.

March 6th, 2010, 10:32 AM

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Nice work. It's good to see someone saving one of the "big Girls." Looking forward to see the progress. If you need some parts I may be able to help you. Ken

Thank you all for the compliments, I will try to put the latest pictures I have done, is far ahead Delmont rispesto video.
Later I put them.

@Kennybil,thanks Somewhere he'm still looking.
I can already ask?

March 6th, 2010, 01:38 PM

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March 6th, 2010, 01:50 PM

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Very nice! I like.

March 6th, 2010, 01:58 PM

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Very nice! I like.

thanks Red Delta!!!!

March 9th, 2010, 04:04 AM

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love the color. man I'm slacking i need to get back to work making me way jealous is the motor the original olds red or is it the ford red i need to find the right red yet don't know how far off the two are from each other definitely awesome progress

thanks.
beginning I did not like the color very much, but then seeing some parts, I'm loving it.
I think when this is over I will be very jealous if someone is approaching.

March 9th, 2010, 07:37 AM

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Looking good, nice work on the paint. The engine bay looks really good. Can't wait to see the completed project. Keep the pictures comming

March 9th, 2010, 02:07 PM

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Looking good, nice work on the paint. The engine bay looks really good. Can't wait to see the completed project. Keep the pictures comming

I have so many photos of work done, when I rebuilt many parts, a little at a time try to put them.
when the project is finished you will be the first to know

March 11th, 2010, 01:52 PM

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I started with the electrical system.
some of you tell me or I can see how it is done the voice coil
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March 13th, 2010, 02:46 PM

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March 13th, 2010, 03:16 PM

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Loooking better and better every time!!

March 13th, 2010, 03:21 PM

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Looks like VERY nice work. I noticed you are running tubular headers, based on tha last pic. Are these custom-made? I'd love to see the driver's side as well.

March 13th, 2010, 03:46 PM

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Your getting there, lots of work still to do though, fun isn't it. You way ahead of my build

March 13th, 2010, 03:57 PM

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looks like very nice work. I noticed you are running tubular headers, based on tha last pic. Are these custom-made? I'd love to see the driver's side as well.

March 14th, 2010, 04:09 AM

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Looks like VERY nice work. I noticed you are running tubular headers, based on tha last pic. Are these custom-made? I'd love to see the driver's side as well.

was very difficult to put the headers on this Delmont, the space was too low and the driver side was impossible, I had to invent new steps, completely redo the headers.

March 14th, 2010, 04:11 AM

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Loooking better and better every time!!

thanks FAT.
I can not wait to use it

March 14th, 2010, 04:13 AM

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Your getting there, lots of work still to do though, fun isn't it. You way ahead of my build

I enjoy to fight back, quietly and calmly and with clean hands

March 14th, 2010, 04:14 AM

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thanks RED DELTA

March 16th, 2010, 08:12 AM

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could you help me understand the color the carpet and the headliner
thanks

March 18th, 2010, 01:46 PM

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guys, can you help me to understand the color of the carpet and headliner
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March 18th, 2010, 02:01 PM

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This molding not find it, I searched for 2 years, then I decided to play it, starting with a piece that I had ruined the olds
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March 18th, 2010, 02:02 PM

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the and

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March 18th, 2010, 05:14 PM

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You continue to amaze me at the work you are doing. Very nice.

Still, I would love to see pictures of the drivers side exhaust pipes. The steering box is really in the way on these cars.

March 19th, 2010, 10:59 AM

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You continue to amaze me at the work you are doing. Very nice.

Still, I would love to see pictures of the drivers side exhaust pipes. The steering box is really in the way on these cars.

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was very complicated and not really that nervous because he passed the pipe, I eventually had to cut everything and redo the steps to remove the starter for maintenance and connect the two tubes that you see in photos in a single tube.
If I think the work that I did not do it again more

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March 28th, 2010, 01:56 PM

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the steering wheel was badly damaged and with a plastic putty I was able to rebuild parts

March 28th, 2010, 02:09 PM

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Olds67: You are doing a great job! The header on the left side looks like it took a lot of work to make it right. I think that I will keep my factory manifolds.
Nice restoration on the steering wheel. Mine is cracked as well. Por15 has a steering wheel repair kit. I might just attempt this repair myself.

March 28th, 2010, 02:14 PM

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was broken in several places even the "basic" I do not know English name is, where it circles the steering wheel, a total of 8 hours then painted my friend

March 28th, 2010, 05:32 PM

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Again, I have to say, GREAT WORK. I am humbled by your talent! -Scott

March 28th, 2010, 07:03 PM

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My goodness that is some fabulous work, I love how the steering wheel was redone wow!!! Amazing craftsman ship!!!! Cant wait to see the completion.

March 29th, 2010, 12:43 PM

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thanks guys for the compliments,are from having power projct.
this is the product I used to repair the steering wheel.
"lechler"

March 29th, 2010, 04:22 PM

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I'm very impressed with the work you've done!! WOW! Keep it up. Looking forward to seeing it all come together. Great video at the begining of your thread. I like the color alot.

March 29th, 2010, 06:15 PM

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Molto bene'!

March 30th, 2010, 12:09 PM

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I'm very impressed with the work you've done!! WOW! Keep it up. Looking forward to seeing it all come together. Great video at the begining of your thread. I like the color alot.

i'm very happy for the compliments.
thanks