young olds' 68 olds delta custom
April 2nd, 2010, 01:16 PM
#1
young olds' 68 olds delta custom
Hi i started hi, im new here in the newb section. I finally made it to the library so i can put up pics of my car. These pctures are from the day after i got it.
. i thought it was supposed to be green till after i pressure washed it.
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April 2nd, 2010, 02:01 PM
#8
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looks a lot more better now. That is the local Washington scum, leave anything out over a year and you have that going on. I have to pressure wash my decks and patio's every year to get the same stuff off. My cars are always in the carports or in the garage.
April 2nd, 2010, 05:31 PM
#11
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! ok it is kinda funny
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April 2nd, 2010, 08:50 PM
#19
Oldsdruid
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southside Vajenya
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That's a big handsome car. I like.
Young buck, did you know that the 1968-69 ad campaign was "Youngmobiles from Oldsmobile" ?
Heh. If you're lucky a fern is all you'll find inside. No sense trying to save that carpet. Save up and get new carpet and underlayment.
Young buck, did you know that the 1968-69 ad campaign was "Youngmobiles from Oldsmobile" ?
Heh. If you're lucky a fern is all you'll find inside. No sense trying to save that carpet. Save up and get new carpet and underlayment.
April 2nd, 2010, 10:11 PM
#20
yes i just got finished watching some old olds comercials when i signed up to the hamb and i liked it so i used it here too. that carpet has been out for a while now.
April 3rd, 2010, 01:36 AM
#21
Lt. Buzzkill (ret.)
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Location: Western New York
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Your car has very rare optional 15" wheels. Does it also have disc brakes? The 15" wheels were required with front discs and also with the police package.
Do you have the center caps (same as Toronado) and all the trim rings? Trim rings are very hard to find.
Crank windows and no a/c. Bench seat. Odd set-up for a Delta Custom.
Do you have the center caps (same as Toronado) and all the trim rings? Trim rings are very hard to find.
Crank windows and no a/c. Bench seat. Odd set-up for a Delta Custom.
Last edited by copper128; April 3rd, 2010 at 01:40 AM.
April 3rd, 2010, 01:55 AM
#22
the full line 69 brochure is available at Old Car Brochures
looks like a twin to yours
isn't saffron a plant??? oops sorry it's a spice, made from the flower of the crocus PLANT LOL sorry youngolds couldn't resist
looks like a twin to yours
isn't saffron a plant??? oops sorry it's a spice, made from the flower of the crocus PLANT LOL sorry youngolds couldn't resist
Last edited by jeffreyalman; May 22nd, 2010 at 10:10 AM.
April 3rd, 2010, 09:39 AM
#23
Your car has very rare optional 15" wheels. Does it also have disc brakes? The 15" wheels were required with front discs and also with the police package.
Do you have the center caps (same as Toronado) and all the trim rings? Trim rings are very hard to find.
Crank windows and no a/c. Bench seat. Odd set-up for a Delta Custom.
Do you have the center caps (same as Toronado) and all the trim rings? Trim rings are very hard to find.
Crank windows and no a/c. Bench seat. Odd set-up for a Delta Custom.
April 4th, 2010, 07:42 PM
#24
how do i use the dial thats around the volume dial on my radio? And was there an option that would have a speaker behind the grill in the back seat?
Last edited by young olds; April 4th, 2010 at 08:57 PM.
April 5th, 2010, 12:50 AM
#25
Lt. Buzzkill (ret.)
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Location: Western New York
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The one behind the left **** is the tone control. You turn it to adjust the treble vs. bass sound. The one on the right is the fader switch if your car is equipped with a rear speaker. If you don't have a rear speaker then that one is just a dummy.
April 5th, 2010, 04:49 AM
#26
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April 23rd, 2010, 08:51 AM
#27
ok, ive got a slight update i took my car to the body shop across the street and have been working on it, my windshield frame is rusted. when we pulled the window out we found that the lower cowl area section was almost completly rotted away, you could see into the car. once its done and i bring it home ill post before and after pics.
p.s. we got the bottom section almost done it should be finnished today.
p.s. we got the bottom section almost done it should be finnished today.
April 23rd, 2010, 07:08 PM
#29
Ive herd of auto makers trying to go green with there cars but this one i think should win a award lol can not believe its the same car looks alot better yellow hope you enjoy your olds as much as we all do you will have to take it easy with it you tinker to much you will get this horrible addiction you cant stop you will start looking in every barn yard and Field you pass just to find another one
April 24th, 2010, 05:45 AM
#30
Lt. Buzzkill (ret.)
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That's very common on these cars. If you can see traces of rust at the very front of the dash near the glass, chances are the lower WS channel is all rotted. I found my 68 convertible was just like that when I took off the stainless piece that the wipers park on.
May 4th, 2010, 05:45 PM
#31
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May 22nd, 2010, 10:08 AM
#32
what size tire did the 68 88's come with? Another little update, my car is coming along pretty good and estimated completion is june 1st. And ill try and get some pictures up soon.
May 22nd, 2010, 10:49 AM
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If you are running the original size tires, and have not changed the gears, then your speedo should be correct. Unlees your car shows signs of hot rodding, then it would be safe to assume that the gears have not been changed.
May 24th, 2010, 08:56 AM
#38
i dont know if i have the original size tires on, thats why i asked what size they are supposed to be. it has l-78's on it now.
May 24th, 2010, 09:28 AM
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I'm running 215-75-14 Firestone fr-380's on my 67 delta 88 i haven't gotten to put any real miles on them but when i drove it i was running with a few cars and was doing 55 i know they are just a bit more skinny think for stock replacement but they were very close to the right hight and doesn't matter what gear you run in the rear end your speedometer should run off of the left front wheel like mine does
