I have an Olds coming soon!
#1
I have an Olds coming soon!
Hey guys!
I've been into old cars for 30 years, real big into Buicks from the 60s now. I'll be getting a '68 Olds Delta 88 2 door soon. Almost completely rust free! Complete but doesn't run. Hopefully I'll get her going and be cruising this summer! Any major problem areas with these cars?
I've been into old cars for 30 years, real big into Buicks from the 60s now. I'll be getting a '68 Olds Delta 88 2 door soon. Almost completely rust free! Complete but doesn't run. Hopefully I'll get her going and be cruising this summer! Any major problem areas with these cars?
Last edited by DELTA-FORCE-88; March 11th, 2015 at 08:20 AM.
#2
Hey guys!
I've been into old cars for 30 years, real big into Buicks from the 60s now. I'll be getting a '68 Olds Delta 88 2 door soon. Almost completely rust free! Complete but doesn't run. Hopefully I'll get her going and be cruising this summer! Any major problem areas with these cars?
Todd
I've been into old cars for 30 years, real big into Buicks from the 60s now. I'll be getting a '68 Olds Delta 88 2 door soon. Almost completely rust free! Complete but doesn't run. Hopefully I'll get her going and be cruising this summer! Any major problem areas with these cars?
Todd
#3
It was stored inside for years, just gonna check all the fluids and get a new battery. Maybe drop the oil pan and pull the valve covers. Ya, real similar to the '68 Buicks. She's not seized up which is nice!
#5
Welcome. Very nice car to start with. I love a lot of those old Buicks. My first job out of high school in 1964 was in the parts department of a Buick dealer. I do love the old nailhead Buick engines.
#9
Nice score
not seized, it may start right up with new points and fresh oil/fuel
15" wheels are rare for back then, see if you have 14's or 15's
Disk brakes would be great
Dual xst would be great
steering center link is $200, another thread just went over that.
not seized, it may start right up with new points and fresh oil/fuel
15" wheels are rare for back then, see if you have 14's or 15's
Disk brakes would be great
Dual xst would be great
steering center link is $200, another thread just went over that.
#12
#13
Hoping it won't take much to fire her up! Not sure on all the options, it does have ac! I think it had aluminum drums like my Buick GS cars.
#16
#22
Yeah. They should.
There's a known problem when taking pictures with a Mac product and then uploading them to a Windows machine - Mac has a piece of information in the photo that specifies which direction is up (because you can hold an iPhone in any orientation), but Windows does not recognize it, so Mac photos usually come up upside down or sideways on Windows machines.
- Eric
There's a known problem when taking pictures with a Mac product and then uploading them to a Windows machine - Mac has a piece of information in the photo that specifies which direction is up (because you can hold an iPhone in any orientation), but Windows does not recognize it, so Mac photos usually come up upside down or sideways on Windows machines.
- Eric
#25
Supposedly it hasn't run in 10 to 15 years, definitely needs new gas, oil, plugs, points, battery. The headliner is mint! Left sail panel is shot and the front seat is tattered. I think all the door panels are nice. Needs all new tires too. Does anyone make new interior components for these cars?
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Just an Olds Guy
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Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
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You're welcome. Far as interiors I don't know of any vendors. The traditional ones like Legendary and PUI both cater to the Olds A body. You might need to have custom work done. Maybe some of the other B Body guys will chime in on this but I doubt there is much for you in aftermarket.
One vendor that does have limited B Body is Fusick Automotive. B Body pdf file
One vendor that does have limited B Body is Fusick Automotive. B Body pdf file
#28
Unfortunately the interior would need to be made from scratch by an upholstery shop. Original pattern fabrics can sometimes be found from places like SMS in Oregon and there used to be a place in Chicago I believe that sold original fabrics but dont know if they are still around. If the interior is vinyl you are much better off in matching the original.
#31
Probably the L66 10.25:1, 2bbl, 320HP / 500 ft/lbs. Not a bad engine.
If I'm not mistaken, it uses the same cam as the 365 horse motor, so you should get the same power if you swap in a QuadraJet and a set of duals.
- Eric
If I'm not mistaken, it uses the same cam as the 365 horse motor, so you should get the same power if you swap in a QuadraJet and a set of duals.
- Eric
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Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
Here ya go. Saves turning your monitor sideways. The back seat looks like it has mold. Clean that with bleach to kill the mold and maybe you can re-dye it with Dupont Fabric/cloth dye.
It might turn over, but unless you have the rad hooked up I wouldn't run it much. Also on that note, if the rad is out, what's stopping critters from gumming up the inside of your engine through the water inlets? Really flush that sucker out instead of just connecting some hoses.
The dash looks really good.
It might turn over, but unless you have the rad hooked up I wouldn't run it much. Also on that note, if the rad is out, what's stopping critters from gumming up the inside of your engine through the water inlets? Really flush that sucker out instead of just connecting some hoses.
The dash looks really good.
#37
That seat should clean up pretty good, the radiator is already hooked up. The radiator inside the car is for something else. Driver's seat upholstery is shot but everything else is fairly decent. Can't wait to hear it run!
Last edited by DELTA-FORCE-88; March 24th, 2015 at 07:58 PM.