Hi all from San Antonio,Tx I purchased a 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass (my first olds) so looking forward to chatting and working with some of you guys for guidance and to be schooled on my dream. Car came with a 350 motor and 350 trans

 

Welcome to the site! Lots of 1968 owners here so as questions come up post away! Do you have any pictures you could share with us? John

 

Welcome! I have a 68 442 and have gotten more valuable information here than I can possibly convey in a short introduction. You made the right decision joining this group. Everybody here is so nice. Good luck with your Cutlass. You're going to love it.

Chris

 

Welcome aboard! I've got a '68 as well - lots of great info here. Enjoy the site and tell us more about your car!

Randy C.

 

Sorry but how do I post pictures to show how she is coming along

 

This is my 68 oldsmobile when I purchased it. (Frank)

 

 

Hi, I too have a 68 Cutlass with at 350/350 combo. The 350TH will not be original. The '68's could have come with a 2 speed Jetway. I am happy with my combo. I am always got my eye open for a 455 but I am in no hurry or need for it. Have fun, there is a lot of information here and opinions. Whatever you do remember it's your car.




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You have joined a great site. Lots of info and help available

 

Ok guys I need help when looking for the quarter window is this car a 2 door sedan or a post coupe or is it the same

 

It is a 2 dr post coupe. You can tell because all the windows are 'framed. There is also a 'b' pillar between the front door and the rear window. IIRC it uses the same 1/4 glass as the ht coupe though.

EDIT: actually, looking through the GM Parts manual it may be the same glass from 68-72 hardtops (not verts or 70-72 supremes) !

 

Welcome to the site. Always good to see another 1968 Cutlass on here.

 

Actually, post coupes use a different glass than a hardtop or convert...completely different slide action on the way down...

 

Can anyone one out there lead me in the right direction to finding the passanger 1/4 window

 

welcome to another 68 olds ... post in the parts wanted or check the parts for sale section... the parts place.com has lots of olds parts

 

Good to know. I was looking at the blown up diagram in the manual and it referenced 68-72. Then again, it also shows the pillar and non pillar as part of the exploded view. Just love GM...

I looked at some suppliers like PS Auto Glass. Got my side glass from them and it was impeccable. Maybe try asking them if they have the right glass, or can point you in the right direction. Take a look at this link: http://www.psautoglass.com/store/Scr...idCategory=517 ASK them if this will work for your application.

 

its hard to tell if its a post car ... i dont believe it is please post a side pic of the car..

 

Thanks guys good information that this site has provided. I like how being an Olds member everyone out there is willing to help unstead of hate......Thanks again

 

Welcome to the site. It is great all the help you can receive from this site.
'68's are one of my favorite . '68's just have the style.

 

The reason I believe it is a post? Look at the 'heavy' molding at the top of the window. You don't have that on a hardtop - only posts. I believe the door and rear 1/4 window are fully enclosed by a framework on this car. Naturally, a good side view would be better. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say I'm right though...

 

im going to go non post .. its a vinyl roof car ... dont think there were post with vinyl roof

 

welcome fellow '68'er....

 

You could add a vinyl roof to any car. By looking through web images, it appears the post coupes were not that popular. One article I read about 442s suggested that only around 10-12% of production that year was for the post. I realize that doesn't take into account all production, but I imagine the numbers would be similar.

EDIT: here's a pic of a 68 post with a vinyl top. Got this from ROP
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I just found a local 69 post car for parrts

perhaps give a text or call

can get to it maybe thursday or friday this week

Chris Witt
517.449.043two
RocketScience442@hotmail.cam <== change to ".com" before using!

 

Welcome to the forum!!! Nice find!!!

 

Thanxs again for all the help and welcome to all who are joining in

 

Ok guys here is one for u....I think I got everything connected right but the light for the oil jus turns on but the starter wont turn, but if I lift the front end of the car on jacks the car starts right up can anyone help me???? Im guessing maybe a ground wire somewhere

 

Check the main ground from the negative terminal to the block and then the ground strap from the back of the block to the firewall. Next check the connections at the starter.

 

so is it a post or non post car ????

 

It is a post

 

What is a good price for the number 5 heads that still have to be cleaned up

 

$50 to $100 for a set of core heads

 

Thanks allyolds I guess im gonna pass on these heads then. The guy was asking $250 but when asked about a guarantee he said they were as is....

 

alittle off on value, wish i could find some for 50 - 100 $ - shipping 50 -100 $ sounds more like it. chk these out.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Olds-head-5-...item4160a0b11b

 

Hey there 68blueJay, welcome to the site. Me and Lunaboy are here in San Antonio also.

 

How about the support/ torque strap/ GROUND STRAP that runs from the side of the starter at the front, to the motor block above? That one got me once. It was a PITA to install so I left it off. It is NOT, as it turns out, totally unnecessary.

 

I got the one on the block in the back by the fire wall...I guess I missed that one,gonna check it out thanxs

 

I think he's talking about the starter brace. It's a steel brace, not really a strap:

 

Aaahhh thanks a bunch...dam I am thankful to all of u guys that have pitched in to help. Don't know what id do with out ya problaby just look at the car and dream......lol

 

Told ya