I am a total newbie to the forum and Oldsmobiles in general. I shared with my dad about my desire to purchase and restore some classic muscle. That's when he shared with me about he and my mom owning a 1970 Cutlass Supreme while they were dating and newlyweds. I instantly knew what car I wanted to purchase and restore. And so, that is the path I am on: researching, learning, and saving to begin the process of having a beautiful car that I can share with my dad and my sons.

 

welcome to CO, m4m! You WILL like it hear, lots of good information, and fun times. You might even find the car of your dreams on here! Good luck!

 

Very cool!. Welcome..
Twas a very good year for Oldsmobile
Good luck in your search.

 

welcome to the site ......

 

Welcome, good luck with your quest.

 

Welcome! Check the cars for sale section.
Craigs list is always a good place also.
Good luck with the search.

 

Before you point yourself at a car, what skills are you bringing to the deal? What tooling, and work locations? All these are important considerations when deciding what car is too much, and what car is right in your ballpark.

 

I've got basic knowledge. I owned a 64 Plymouth Valiant in high school and we tooled around on that some. I've also got some friends that are auto mechanics, etc. I've got a barn garage to work in, and realize that this won't be a quick process.

I'm also looking for a running Cutlass Supreme. I'm sure it'll be a learning process.

 

My personal experience ... if you've got a garage barn, you're 90% ahead of the rest of us. Mechanically .... these older cars are an honest to Gawd cake walk mechanically. There was a thread yesterday, guy's timing gear was almost worn smooth .. damn car still ran fine. Lack of sheet metal skills are what doom most old cars. Newer cars too for that matter. I've only ever traded in one car ... all but one of the rest went on the scrap heap with a perfectly running engine... and a body so rotten I couldn't find anywhere strong enough to put a jack if I got a flat.

 

I did see that! The teeth were about gone on that timing gear. Crazy.

I figured where I would be paying out the most would be for body work, paint, and interior since I have absolutely no skills in those areas.

 

I know that feeling. I just about wet myself the first time I took a cut off wheel to my floor pan. Did one slice, one line ... turned it off, went inside, cracked open a beer and sat down in my easy chair until my stress level dropped down to the level of an IRS audit. After that it got easier. I still have to work myself up for that first cut tho.

 

Welcome and enjoy this site. A lot of encyclopedia's here

 

Welcome,you Didn't Say Where you're From But There Is A 1970 Cutlass On Bowling Green Ky. craigslist With 71,000 Miles He Said run And Drives Well,and Exterior Looked Good.
Needs Some Interior Work. priced At I Believe $6800 Or$7800. Might Be WorthChecking Out. Larry

 

I'm in Virginia. Near Norfolk. Thanks for the heads up!