Greetings----hoping for your tolerance
June 3rd, 2010, 06:27 AM
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Greetings----hoping for your tolerance
Hate to admit it to you folks---but I tinker mostly with Chevys
Predominately ---ElCaminos & pick-ups
Have a 79 Chev C-10, that I bought new when I was still 18
59 ElCamino that finished a body off resto mod about 5 yrs ago.
66 ElCamino that is in the process of being re-assembled.
My friends at the body shop where I have the 59 & 66 worked on
have just about completed a real nice looking 69 Cutlass S convert
that was a complete basket case when it came to the shop.
To keep the labor rates low on my 66----+ covered parking privelges
I try to help in the shop where I can when I have the time.
There are some pretty obstinate electrical monsters in the 69 Cutlass
that I would like to get sorted for them.
Also thought this may be a good place to try to locate a moulding or 2
for this car.
Anyway----hi, and thanks for allowing me into your playpen.
Bryan
Predominately ---ElCaminos & pick-ups
Have a 79 Chev C-10, that I bought new when I was still 18
59 ElCamino that finished a body off resto mod about 5 yrs ago.
66 ElCamino that is in the process of being re-assembled.
My friends at the body shop where I have the 59 & 66 worked on
have just about completed a real nice looking 69 Cutlass S convert
that was a complete basket case when it came to the shop.
To keep the labor rates low on my 66----+ covered parking privelges
I try to help in the shop where I can when I have the time.
There are some pretty obstinate electrical monsters in the 69 Cutlass
that I would like to get sorted for them.
Also thought this may be a good place to try to locate a moulding or 2
for this car.
Anyway----hi, and thanks for allowing me into your playpen.
Bryan
June 3rd, 2010, 06:38 AM
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Location: Twinsburg, Ohio
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Chebbies???? Say it isn't so! Just kidding. Welcome to the site! 
This is the best place to be to learn about Oldsmobiles! My guys on here are the absolute best - always willing to help out and answer questions.
Check out some of the forums - parts for sale etc... you may find what you're looking for.
We'll look at Chebbie pics too, if you have any to post!
June 3rd, 2010, 06:40 AM
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Welcome to the site. There are a lot of knowledgeable and friendly people here. So if you have any questions, ask away!
A lot of people here tinker with other makes too (including myself), so I don't think you would catch any trouble here. Post pics of the Cutlass when you can. I like old El Caminos as well so you can throw a pic of them in too!
A lot of people here tinker with other makes too (including myself), so I don't think you would catch any trouble here. Post pics of the Cutlass when you can. I like old El Caminos as well so you can throw a pic of them in too!
June 3rd, 2010, 12:13 PM
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June 3rd, 2010, 05:32 PM
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Thanks for that drawing-----you rock!!!
I'll address those issues in another thread.
09-01-31-02.jpg
I'll address those issues in another thread.
09-01-31-02.jpg
Last edited by Bryan59EC; June 3rd, 2010 at 05:35 PM. Reason: My pics did not show up
June 3rd, 2010, 06:48 PM
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Hey----one of my pics showed up----cool
that is my 66 in the slow process of re-assy.
307/5spd, power discs, power windows and locks and Vintage AC & tilt.
See that 69 Cutlass drop top in the back----see it?? huh??
That is the car giving me grief right now.
It is all done, and I will get a pic of it up later-----probably much later as I have some serious work travel to do and will be gone from Saturday until the end of June, with only 2 days at home in between
So now I will try a couple of my 59------both the 59 and the 66 were body off frame projects.
59 ElCamino, 454HO/TKO 5spd/4whl power discs/power windows/AC/Tilt
The engine pics are outdated----the engine is now BRIGHT FORD BLUE (a whole new story) and is equipped with a GM serpentine belt system (tossed the AC belt one too many times)
590182.jpg
590169.jpg
590173.jpg
that is my 66 in the slow process of re-assy.
307/5spd, power discs, power windows and locks and Vintage AC & tilt.
See that 69 Cutlass drop top in the back----see it?? huh??
That is the car giving me grief right now.
It is all done, and I will get a pic of it up later-----probably much later as I have some serious work travel to do and will be gone from Saturday until the end of June, with only 2 days at home in between
So now I will try a couple of my 59------both the 59 and the 66 were body off frame projects.
59 ElCamino, 454HO/TKO 5spd/4whl power discs/power windows/AC/Tilt
The engine pics are outdated----the engine is now BRIGHT FORD BLUE (a whole new story) and is equipped with a GM serpentine belt system (tossed the AC belt one too many times)
590182.jpg
590169.jpg
590173.jpg
June 3rd, 2010, 09:56 PM
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Love the 59. Very tastefully done. Looks like it came that way and that is the way I like them. I don't care for big wheels with rubber band tires. Probably most of us here have had Chevy's and I still like them and think they are great cars. Welcome to the site and I hope we can help you.
June 4th, 2010, 07:23 AM
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Seems the "gullwing" cars are extremely popular down there..
The 59 Elky is a car I have wanted since I was about 10yo.
Finally got one on my 41st B-day------be 50 at the end of this month
The 59 took 5 yrs to get to looking like this.
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