1st Post, 71 Cutlass Supreme Viking Blue Conv
April 6th, 2013, 07:35 PM
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1st Post, 71 Cutlass Supreme Viking Blue Conv
My first post after navigating through the forum for awhile and took the plunge to finally register last week. As someone who is non mechanical I have learned a lot from this site. I have a 1971 Cutlass Supreme Convertible in Viking Blue (best color I think but biased). I have pictures posted in my album and profile.
I am the second owner and bought it as a high school sophomore in July 1984 for $3,500 of my own cash from mowing a LOT of lawns. My 15 year old who will get his license in Sept would love to drive the car but he has already been informed that he will not turn the key until I am in the grave. Only driven by me, my dad or a mechanic.
I am obsessed Pittsburgh Steelers fan but have never been to the city. I am going to have the body repainted for the first time this year and nervous about finding the right person around Springfield, IL to do it right. Would appreciate any referrals from Olds enthusiasts in the area. The Route 66 festival is in Springfield this Sept and would love to show it off then.
I am the second owner and bought it as a high school sophomore in July 1984 for $3,500 of my own cash from mowing a LOT of lawns. My 15 year old who will get his license in Sept would love to drive the car but he has already been informed that he will not turn the key until I am in the grave. Only driven by me, my dad or a mechanic.
I am obsessed Pittsburgh Steelers fan but have never been to the city. I am going to have the body repainted for the first time this year and nervous about finding the right person around Springfield, IL to do it right. Would appreciate any referrals from Olds enthusiasts in the area. The Route 66 festival is in Springfield this Sept and would love to show it off then.
April 8th, 2013, 06:30 AM
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Welcome, I have the same car as you, Is yours a blue bench interior? That's what mine is, also white top like yours. I need to get some digital pics and post them this spring. You will like this site, so many helpful people w/good knowledge.
April 8th, 2013, 06:52 PM
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Greg, thanks for asking. I have pearl white interior with bucket seats in the front.
April 8th, 2013, 07:05 PM
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April 9th, 2013, 09:43 AM
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Welcome aboard. This is a great site and the members are full of information. I am also partial to your color! As a kid, I loved the Steelers & Franco Harris! Alas, now I am a perenially optomistic Detroit Lions fan...
April 9th, 2013, 07:57 PM
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Also thanks, there are a great many extremely knowledgeable folks on here, and I have learned a great deal here also.
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