BangScreech4-4-2

Hey, gang.


I should have joined here years ago, as I've had Oldsmobiles since my teens and I'm 53 now. Not that I really seek them out; they just seem to follow me home. At various intersections in my life, I've owned two '64 Cutlii, a '67 Delta 88, a '65 Dynamic 88, a '67 Cutlass, '67 and '68 442s, and an '83 Cutlass Cruiser wagon (albeit powered by a Chevy 305). My current obsession (for the last dozen or so years) is a pretty nifty '69 442 convertible. Hence the handle. Hope the avatar picture turned out.


Anyway, in the threads I've read so far, I'm impressed by the high levels of knowledge combined with a helpful attitude displayed by many of the members here. I've followed and enjoyed Joe Padavano's work on other sites, but a lot of people here really seem to know their stuff. Also, they don't seem afraid to call out those who don't.


So I look forward to soaking up some new knowledge (as well as contributing wherever I might be useful), comparing notes and maybe even doing a little bench racing.


See ya out there!




-- Andy.


PS -- I see the avatar didn't work. Oh well, back to the drawing board.

oldsmobiledave

Welcome


Where in BC is Sproat Lake?

BangScreech4-4-2

Pretty much smack in the middle of Vancouver Island between Tofino and Port Alberni.

sammy

Welcome. Love the Island. A few of my family have migrated to it in the last few years...beautiful car

tru-blue 442

Welcome to CO. Beautiful car. Had one of those some years back.
Is yours the four speed?

costpenn

Welcome, and X2 on your beautiful car.

oldcutlass

Welcome to the site, very nice. Post some more pictures of your car when you get a chance.

Allan R

Welcome aboard.

Sprout looks to be not terribly far from Nanaimo on 4 hwy. couple hours? Love that new highway. Is your 69 a driver or going into 'project' status?

rcorrigan5

Welcome to this site! There are lots of people here who know and understand the '69 A body. Questions get answered correctly and promptly which really makes this site the best, in my opinion. Have fun with your '69!


Randy C.

Eddie Hansen

There is also at least one person here who knows nothing and doesn't understand the '69 A body. but is VERY grateful my Questions get answered correctly and promptly which really does make this site the best, in MY opinion

Welcome to the forums, My old Boss moved to Vancouver Island,

I havent heard of your hometown, however , I am aware of the more famous sprout in Europe I believe it is in Belgium!
( you mean you never heard of Brussle Sprouts?)

Just kidding..

Sorry, that kind of day, Anyway, Welcome again, I also have a 69 vert 4 speed cutlass S, undergoing, what seems like an eternal resto LOL

Eddie

BangScreech4-4-2

Nope, just a Turbo 400. Thanks for the kind words.

BangScreech4-4-2

'Bout an hour and change over the mountain from Nanaimo, depending on how fast you like to go through the twisties.

The car's a driver (even though I only managed to put about 300 miles on it this year) -- the picture just shows it covered up for its winter hibernation.

BangScreech4-4-2

Thanks, Sammy. Yours looks pretty nice too.

BangScreech4-4-2

Thanks. Will do.

BangScreech4-4-2

Having trouble posting pictures. It says I'm missing a "security token", whatever that is. I'll try again tomorrow.

Greg Rogers

Welcome to the site. People on here are very knowledgeable and helpful. Probably the problem you're having with pics is they're too big. I got the same security code message when my pics were too big. (pixel size or something like that).

m371961

Wecome aboard. I think you need to get a 98 to complete your Olds experience.

BangScreech4-4-2

I've had no issue posting them elsewhere, but I'll look into it. Thanks.

BangScreech4-4-2

Hmm ...

Allan R

Jackie, this might help you a bit.
Sticky - How to post pictures

BangScreech4-4-2

Okay, let's see if this works ...


... nope, still a security token issue. Well, you'll have to trust me, it's a pretty nice car. Thanks anyway, Allan.

Allan R

Just looking at your profile picture I'd believe you in a heartbeat. Maybe see if you can create an album on your profile and we can go there to look at the car?

BangScreech4-4-2

Good plan. I'll look into it. Thanks again, Allan.


-- Andy.

BangScreech4-4-2

Here, let's see if they work one at a time.

BangScreech4-4-2

Hey, it worked! Let's try two.

BangScreech4-4-2

I'll press my luck and try three before I sign off and go to bed ...

tru-blue 442

Sweet Olds.

BangScreech4-4-2

Thanks. I'll post some more whenever I get back to the computer where the pictures are.

dredluxx

Nice. Looks mint.

VI Cutty

Great to see yet another islander here! Hope to see your car at some of the local events this summer, looks wonderful.

For those who don't know, Sproat Lake is home to the Martin Mars water bombers.

72xw30

Beautiful car!!!

Allan R

Much better. You can do up to 5 pics per post that way. BTW, where are your radiator side seals?

BangScreech4-4-2

Thanks, guys.


VI, let me know if you're going to any specific events this season, and maybe we can arrange to cross paths.


Allan, thanks for reminding me about the shroud seals. I'd forgotten. I'm just glad you didn't get on me about the master cylinder or the fact that my engine paint turned out more gold than bronze!