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Hi Miles here (WF1F).
I am finally getting back in to Cutlasses again.
First: 1970 Cutlass Supreme
Galleon Gold with a white Vinyl Top 350, 2bbl
Bought this car from Argo Paul Cellucci Jr. (future Governor of Massachusetts)
Owned 1976 – 1980, Totaled while parked at a Meter in Worcester on St. Patties day.
Paid $1,700, had 25k miles, Totaled at 120k.
Second: 1972 Cutlass Supreme, Silver, 350 4bbl with AC that did not work.
Owned 1980 – 1983 (Trunk rusted out and sold to a kid).
Third: 1971 Cutlass Supreme Convertible, Red and white rag top. 350 4bl
Owned 1983 -1993. I put a lot of $$ into the Body and Mechanical.
Since I did not have a garage, the frame just rotted away. Sold it.
Fourth: 1971 Cutlass Sedan 4-door winter car. Blue. 350 2bbl
Owned 1983 - 1989
Just my winter car, Lost #5 Intake value, so converted it into a 7
Cylinder and drove it for 2 years after.
Observation: It seems that the first valve to make noise always seems to be the #5 Intake valve.
I waited too long to replace the noisy fan. It eventually ended up in the radiator. Sold for Junk.
Fifth: 1972 Cutlass Supreme, 350 4bbl
Previous owner hand painted an ugly green.
AC barely ran.
Air shocks and huge rear wheels that would not fit under the fenders.
Just a temporary car for a few winters. Sold it to a kid.
My Sixth and Current Cutlass is a 1971, 350/350 10-bolt, 4bbl Mileage 20k
Owned 2011 - present
Color Saturn Gold with a white vinyl top.
A few too many parts are still original. Engine runs great, no smoke.
One slight tappet sound, most likely the #5 Intake valve.
I am having fun working on the car and taking it to shows.
Any other people from the Boston / Lowell area around?
73 Miles
Last edited by Miles71; Jun 10, 2015 at 05:59 AM.
Reason: spel check
Welcome to our site! We don't like the "ugly" green color statement, lol...... jk!!
The previous owner Brush painted the car a Non-factory green.
Stuck on 150 psi rear air springs and tires wider than the fenders.
But for $400 bucks and it ran, i ignored the paint job.
I see you have an extended history owning Oldsmobile Cutlasses. I am sure you will bring a wealth of knowledge to the site, enhancing an already established, and well known resource for Oldsmobile enthusiast world wide.
I have learned a great deal from this Forum. And now I am helping another Newbie to get their Cutlass running. And encourage them to be an active supporter of this forum.
This is my Winter backup car. When I do drive it on those cold days (below 20F), it will get mad at me if I only drive it a few miles. My work commute is only 5 miles. Not enough time to warm up and the plugs get fouled. However, if i take the longer highway route to work at 10 miles, its happy. My record cold start was last year at -2F.
My college kid comes home every winter for a month. She takes my Honda Accord for the month and I drive the 70 CS.
Third: 1971 Cutlass Supreme Convertible, Red and white rag top. 350 4bl
Owned 1983 -1993. I put a lot of $$ into the Body and Mechanical.
Since I did not have a garage, the frame just rotted away. Sold it.
The Body, Roof, Engine and Suspension all in great shape.
The frame looked like Swiss cheese.
This picture taken around 1992.
We don't like the "ugly" green color statement, lol...... jk!!
