hey everyone im new here and would like to show you my baby
September 17th, 2010, 04:26 PM
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hey everyone im new here and would like to show you my baby
this is my 1983 delta 88 royale oldsmobile i got this car form my mom and dad and when they got it 6 years ago it was in ok shape now its in not bad shape but im gonna do my best to bring her back im 17 so its kinda hard but im working on it well thanks and if anyone has any ideas for me are any advice are any questions plz tell are ask and if you have parts as you can see form the pics i need some plz let me know thanks hope you like my car much as i do PICT1465.JPG
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September 17th, 2010, 04:28 PM
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September 17th, 2010, 04:33 PM
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PICT1448.JPGi forgot the only big dent is when we had a blow out on that fender so replace ur tires or that happen
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Your ride looks cool, definitely a lot nicer to drive around in that than most new cars.
September 17th, 2010, 06:49 PM
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ps, welcome.
September 17th, 2010, 07:27 PM
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80-84 88 and Ninety Eight and 1985 88 fenders are the same; the Custom Cruiser wagon's are different. Trouble is all those cars are being crushed at an alarming rate.
Headliner is a common problem on GM cars of this time. Not a difficult fix. You can do it yourself with a little time and effort.
What's up with the driver side headlights?
I'm guessing this car had wire wheel covers. If it's 4-3/4" bolt pattern, a set of chrome 15x7 Olds Super Stock II wheels will set that car off nice. They were available for Deltas.
Looks like you're in the hot steamy Deep South. Hope you're far enough inland that hurricanes don't maul you.
Headliner is a common problem on GM cars of this time. Not a difficult fix. You can do it yourself with a little time and effort.
What's up with the driver side headlights?
I'm guessing this car had wire wheel covers. If it's 4-3/4" bolt pattern, a set of chrome 15x7 Olds Super Stock II wheels will set that car off nice. They were available for Deltas.
Looks like you're in the hot steamy Deep South. Hope you're far enough inland that hurricanes don't maul you.
September 17th, 2010, 07:36 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Nice car. Always good to see other 4-door Deltas being maintained.
One piece of advice I have, treat your interior gently, and try to protect it as much as possible. That shade of blue (I have the same color interior) is very hard to find in salvage yards.
I had been doing well maintaining the interior, until the bodyshop that was painting the car, tore all 4 arm rests. There is a solid plate, maybe metal, under the paded top of the armrest, be careful taking the armrests off!
You may want to look at the same era of Buick. I do not know if fenders are similar, but there is a Buick door on my Delta and all the body lines on the door are the same, but shh, don't tell anyone!
One piece of advice I have, treat your interior gently, and try to protect it as much as possible. That shade of blue (I have the same color interior) is very hard to find in salvage yards.
I had been doing well maintaining the interior, until the bodyshop that was painting the car, tore all 4 arm rests. There is a solid plate, maybe metal, under the paded top of the armrest, be careful taking the armrests off!
You may want to look at the same era of Buick. I do not know if fenders are similar, but there is a Buick door on my Delta and all the body lines on the door are the same, but shh, don't tell anyone!
September 17th, 2010, 07:40 PM
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September 17th, 2010, 07:47 PM
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Hi and Welcome to our site! Looks like you have some work ahead of you, but she will be worth it! I like your car - I had 2 85 Deltas. Loved that plush interior! Nothing like the ride of a big Olds, lol! Glad you joined us. These guys are very nice and helpful and will explain things in great detail, so don't be afraid to ask questions!!
September 18th, 2010, 04:24 AM
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the headlights are in the back seat i was gonna put some blue lights called halos off ebay give it that ghost look at night lol and for the head liner my dad but http://www.jcwhitney.com/ has a head liner kit for i think 50$ thats where im gonna get mine dont know when tho and thank you all for the answers on the fenders i be going to the junk yard soon
September 18th, 2010, 07:59 AM
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the headlights are in the back seat i was gonna put some blue lights called halos off ebay give it that ghost look at night lol and for the head liner my dad but http://www.jcwhitney.com/ has a head liner kit for i think 50$ thats where im gonna get mine dont know when tho and thank you all for the answers on the fenders i be going to the junk yard soon
September 19th, 2010, 07:25 AM
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Welcome to CO w/your big ol' Oldsmobile! Those are really neat looking, and I bet they do ride great. Met Car Designer and his '83 at this year's Old's Nationals in Sturbridge - shows what they can look like when "fixed up"!!!
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