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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 08:40 AM
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74 omega

hello everyone. I have owned 4 oldsmobile's in the past all cutlass's ranging from early 70's to mid 80's. Haven't owned one for probably fifteen yrs. now but have always been a huge olds fan. I have found a 74 Omega coupe that i can pick up for less than 1k. The body and chrome are in good shape, no body work and just a little rust on rear qtr. panel and needs a paint job interior is kinda rough. It has the original 350 with less than 5k miles on a rebuild. I know very little about these cars. So I was just wanting some opinions is this car worth putting a little money into . what do you guys think?
Old Apr 20, 2014 | 09:02 AM
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Welcome to the forum, $1k is a good price for a running driving car. Although not as popular as an A body, they are still a very nice car. Post some pictures if you decide to purchase it.
Old Apr 20, 2014 | 09:09 AM
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What Eric said. Short and sweet car.
I have always liked them. Good luck
with it.
Old Apr 20, 2014 | 09:56 AM
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X3 with the guys here, I like the omega as well, Arc the rear leaf springs a bit add some load leveler shocks in the rear, throw on some nice 60's on the back . Those cars look awesome with lots of definition and most likely has a posi rear from factory. Post some pics if you purchase it as Eric mentioned.
Old Apr 20, 2014 | 11:11 AM
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As you may know, the Omega is just Oldsmobile's version of the Chevy Nova. Kinda cool in that you rarely see them anymore. The first gen 73-74 cars are different from the 75-79 cars and little interchanges between the generations. I particularly like the hatchback versions. The first gen cars came with a 350 Olds motor. Good luck, sounds like a deal.
Old Apr 20, 2014 | 11:40 AM
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Do it do it do it do it do it do it there's more aftermarket parts for that year than a 75 to 79
Old Apr 20, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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thanks for the input guys. Excited about starting this project!! I will post pics when I get it home.
Old Apr 20, 2014 | 12:13 PM
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Welcome

Originally Posted by Rounder 70
thanks for the input guys. Excited about starting this project!! I will post pics when I get it home.
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