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Old July 14th, 2021, 11:21 AM
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greeting Olds Friends

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just trying to learn more about he site and how to use it better , 65 Olds F 85 Cutlass work in progress , nothing time and money cant fix .
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Old July 14th, 2021, 01:56 PM
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Old July 15th, 2021, 04:20 AM
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Welcome, sounds like maybe you have a 409 Chevy also?
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Old July 15th, 2021, 04:32 PM
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Welcome to the group... Any history for your 65 Cutlass???
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Old July 16th, 2021, 11:25 AM
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I just have the 65 Oldsmobile, I just have the one classic . I had some machine work done to the block and heads ( Olds 403 ) and ended up about 409 ci on the engine, classics are a fun hobby . old school .
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Old July 16th, 2021, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by CRUZN 66
Welcome to the group... Any history for your 65 Cutlass???
Hi . yeah its been a work in progress for a few years when I got it the 330 engine was worn out . i was trying to get it ready for a cruse nite coming up at the time and i couldn't get devery on parts in time, we found an olds 403 we could get it all done by the date and so a friend and I worked our tail ends off to get it all done. i've put a isky 262 262, Olds 350 heads on it and a TH200r trans and a few other items . just something to kind of work on every now and then. lol
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Old July 16th, 2021, 02:54 PM
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Hi Joe . Im New here and working toward understanding how the site is put together and the rules and all , i'm impressed with the number of people that work on their own cars here and the vast experience of many of the members . i'm doing more reading .
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Old July 16th, 2021, 08:25 PM
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Welcome to the site! What part of California are you in? I'm up in Southern Oregon and there's several members here in California.
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Old July 17th, 2021, 07:36 AM
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Welcome aboard from a Northern Californian. When you get a chance post a picture of your ride we love pictures and it is a good way to get to know the crowd. Good information is given here by some of the best in the hobby..... Tedd
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Welcome! Let’s see some pics.
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Old July 20th, 2021, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 2blu442
Welcome to the site! What part of California are you in? I'm up in Southern Oregon and there's several members here in California.
Hi love this olds site. I live in central california in Bakersfield. love old classics owned a 55 chevy wagon, and 68 chevelle. I do most of my own work , i enjoy working on them . I haven't been driving my 65 Cutlass lately its been very hot here 100+ and no AC in the car yet . i've been working on making it run cooler lately when its cool enough to be in my garage . lol .

403 Olds engine, headers, 200 4R ,Isky 262, Edelbrock performer, AFB .
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Old July 20th, 2021, 12:04 PM
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Welcome! Let’s see some pics.

Letting my Grandson drive it before he shipped out

old school paint

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Old July 20th, 2021, 02:12 PM
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Old July 20th, 2021, 06:12 PM
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Thanks for posting the pics, really nice!
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Welcome nice ride !!! I think I found your running warm issue !! there is no upper rad. hose !!!!
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