Hi Dan, I've searched this site for the last few days and simply cannot figure out how to attach a picture. In the "posting rules" underneath what I am writing right now, it says that I "...may not post attachments". I've looked around to see if I can turn that around, but haven't been able to find the magic touch as of yet. With me, these things take time, but I'll eventually figure it out. Thank you for your kind reply. Hopefully, in a few days or so, I'll get a picture posted! Randy C.

 

There was a problem with **** bots on the site, so they had to change the rules to stop it. You will need to have a certain number of legitimate posts before you can post in other forums and post pictures, I believe the magic number is five.
Welcome to the board; I think you'll like it.

Danny

 

Welcome aboard. Tell us about your car/where you're from/ etc and you'll soon have enough post to do anything.

 

Hey Guys- I'm Tom from Wake Forest NC, recently bought a 71' Cutlass Supreme with rebuilt 455 and TH350. It was a little rough start but its coming along, lots of body work so far, hard to get to much done living in a townhouse. Getting ready to tackle the core support, no better way of getting to know your ride than taking it apart. My Olds obssesion started with a 72' Supreme
I bought for $1100 in high school...the dual gate sold me...I loved that car
until it was stolen, found most of it but not enough to save. Since then I have had a 70' Cutlass s 350(sold to a friend who still has it), 65' F85 330(sold to finance my daughters birth, a worthy investment) and now the 71. I really appreciate the time and effort you guys put into this site. I am
sure you will be hearing from me....Thanks

 

Tom, obviously you found a new rear bumper, how did you repair the right rear fender? Body work or patch panel or donor fender?

 

Made a patch panel for the rear quarter (donated from a old non-olds hood) its not perfect on the inside but not bad from the outside, Also used panels for the front fender and between the rear window and trunk (bought those from Fusick). No bondo, aside from filling the small dings. Fortunatly I have the guidance of a good bodyman. I hope the core
support will help with the door gaps.

 

The best way to learn looks like you are going to have a sweetheart on your hands if not already. Welcome.

 

Hello all i'm Ken, I been registered for a few months now but never really introduced myself..i know shame on me. I live in Lee's Summit, MO and i have a 1965 F-85 Deluxe 4 door with the 2v 330, its in rough shape right now i'm in the amassing parts stage. I hope to have the motor pulled soon to repaint and detail under the hood and motor, then start on the body/metal work.

 

Gee wiz your right next door to Dan "Oldsguy" welcome to the site

 

Just joined today; I'm a lifelong Olds guy dating back to my first car in high school--a 1967 Delmont 88 425 4 dr hardtop. She was ugly, but we made a lot of great memories. Since then I've probably owned 25-30 different Oldsmobiles (not kidding); at present my stable consists of a '91 Eighty Eight (daily driver); an '88 Cutlass Supreme; and a somewhat decrepit but unique '67 Delmont 425 2 dr. I'll be posting the Delmont on the "for sale" portion of this group as soon as my two days is up, so be on the lookout if you're looking for one!

 

Welcome aboard

Geez Louise I thought I had a few Oldsmobiles but you may be the all time winner

 

Welcome to our site. You should be able to move your Delmont here, we like ALL Oldsmobiles at CO.

 

Yeah, I've had quite a few of them. Many of them were beaters, '60's and '70's vintage, from when I was young and broke...I'd buy 'em out of peoples' yards for $50-100 or whatever and just keep fixing 'em till they finally died. I basically taught myself as I went, working on Rocket V8's and learning (mostly the hard way) as I went. Even tried to resurrect a diesel once upon a time. My dad and grandfather always drove Buicks but for some reason my affinity has always been with Olds. Still is and always will be!

 

Oh, and I tried my best to pass it along to my kids...the Olds thing, that is! My daughter's first car was a '96 Ciera (which she totalled) and I taught my son to drive on the '88 Cutlass that's still in my driveway today. Neither of them drive Oldmobiles today, but hey--at least I gave it a good effort!

 

Hi,
My name is Bill I'm 55 years old. I retired from the Army in 1995 with 2 grown kids and 2 grandchildren. I've been married for 35 years. My project is to restore back to original a 1949 Olds 88 4 door. Why a 4 door? It just happened about 3 years ago a friend at work brought in pictures of some cars in the backyard of a rural vacation home she just bought. Among the pictures was the Olds. She just wanted the cars gone or she was going to call the local salvage yard to pick them up. The Olds was parked near a sapling pine tree in 1975. When I went to pick up the car the sapling pine was now 2 1/2' in diameter and touching the drivers side front wheel. The car was buried up to the door sills in composted pine straw. It took me 2 weeks to dig the car out of its grave, due to the still frozen ground. The only good thing was the car was untouched with everything present, including a 25 pound porcupine living in the trunk (but thats another story). Currently, I have the car partially disassembled and I'm amassing parts for the restoration. I'm looking forward to communicating with all of you and perhaps asking and answering questions.

 

Welcome to the site Bill, sounds like you have found a project. Good luck on the fix up. Lots on smart guys on this site to help you along. Post a few pictures we like to see updates on car builds

 

I'm 46 year old banker by profession and a musclecar fanatic. I have a number of cars, mostly Mopars (sorry) but have always appreciated and wanted an Olds. I vividly recall a high school buddy who had a '70 442 w-30 4 speed car that he pounded on constantly. Twenty years later, he STILL had it, and with 175,000 miles on it!!???

I always liked the '68 versions myself, especially w/ the under bumper Forced Air Induction and finally bought my '68 about 2 1/2 yrs ago. Great car, I enjoy driving and showing. I always thought Mopars were the "red- headed stepchilds" until I started driving an Olds. Great to be part of the few, the privileged!

 

Welcome fellow Cheese head! nice find.

Mopars are red headed step children...Welcome

 

Hello all,

As my screen name implies I am in possession of a 62 Starfire. I have recently turned from being a vintage Ford guy to what I used to call the "dark side". Looking forward to chatting with you all.

 

I have posted in a few threads but thought I should formerly introduce myself My name is Byron, I am 61 years old, retired and living in Korat, Thailand.
I have owned many cars in the past but just bought my first Olds, a 64 Cutlass. Some of you might ask why I live in Thailand. There are many reasons, a few would be I love southeast Asia as I was brought up in southern Florida and like the climate......I can play golf all year round. I also figured I could retire at age 58 and afford to live here, something I could not do in the States. I am married to a beautiful Thai girl and have many expats friends here. There are 7 Americans living within a 2 block radius of my house. THE COST OF LIVING HERE IS CHEAP. I have a new house, built to my specs. It is 1600 sqft 3 bedroom 2 bathrooms and it cost $58,000 US dollars. A round of 18 holes of golf with a caddy is anyhere from $8 to $20 depending on the course. Dinner for 2 at a nice resturant is $6. I have created a website for all my friends. For my new friends in Thailand I have some albums of my cars in the States and for my stateside friends I have created albums of life in Thailand. There is an album of my house being built, car shows here, drag races here, and some road trips I have taken. Fell free to view them and ask any questions you might have about life in Thailand.
The car guy in Paradise,
Byron
website address: http://picasaweb.google.com/rdrokit

P.S. There are also a couple VFW albums as I am a member of the Korat VFW Post and have just been elected the new Post Commander.....so much for being retired.

 

Hey guys, welcome to the lot of you! I missed this thread somehow over the past week or so, sorry. I usually try to make everyone feel at home the first time they post here. My bad....
Now, going back to Ken. I don't remember seeing your car here, or did I? I seem to recall riding in a 4 door Oldsmobile last spring, I think. Was that your car? Have we met already? (My how the memory goes south after fifty).
Delmont, get a few more posts in and put that thing up for sale, I bet someone would love to have it.
Bill, interesting story about your '48. Pat and I share your passion for the big fender cars. His is going along much more quickly than mine, I have seemed to stagnate a bit lately.
4speedBench (easier to call you Banker), those 68s are nice and I wouldn't mind owning one too. It's easy to relate being "red headed step children" oursleves.
19Starfire62, welcome to the "Dark Side", you will love it.
Byron, welcome to CO. A co-worker is married to a Thai lady and has been there quite a few times, I haven't been there since '78 when I was still in the Navy, took some Liberty there. I bet your Oldsmobile is quite an attention getter too. Hey, and quit rubbing it in you lucky stiff!

 

Thanks for having me along for the ride!

- Ken
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1972 Cutlass S "Sport Coupe" See It ...the "wings" help the Rocket fly!

 

Just to give a little more detail, as I said, I've had several classic Fords in the past. About 2 years ago I saw the 62 Starfire and fell for it. This is the first classic I bought with my heart and not my head. After my purchase, I read some of the posts here and had thought I made a terrible mistake. The car is basically an orphan when it comes to any aftermarket parts for the motor and it has the dreaded Slim Jim tranny, (which by the way is getting rebuilt as we speak).

I guess I'm maturing since despite all of this, I have never felt more enamored with a classic. I'm just getting antsy to get it back and on the road.

As for info about me, my name is George Rodgers and I'm a transplant to Indianapolis from CT only 19 years ago, have 3 grown boys, a great wife and now a really cool car.

 

Welcome to the site those starfires are great looking cars. I know the orphan thing as I have a 57 Super 88 and finding parts can be a problem, But its also kind of neat having something rather unique. Good luck and lets see those pictures

 

Welcome George. I'll bet you'll find that orphans can be the most satisfying children in the world.
In fact that is *exactly* why I'm into Oldsmobiles!

 

i am about 60 miles west of you. i would love to get a 62 starfire. i sold a 62 dynamic 88 to get a 62 starfire about 6 years ago and never got the starfire. i have not give up hope but i now have a 2 year old and a 4 year old. may be a while. i thought about selling another car to get one but scared that it will happen again and not get the starfire.

 

A belated welcome, Byron. I finally took the time to go through your albums. Paradise it is! Actually, Thailand is one of the very few places in the world that I'd like to visit. Thanks for bringing us an almost surreal look at your home. Definitely one of most unusual Oldsmobile environments!!
Please keep in touch!

 

... my name's Andrew - abbeylands on the boards. Twice retired (1st two times Mrs P threw me out) I now decided to do it properly and get a hobby. She turned out to be a 1927 Oldsmobile 30E Touring - and will no doubt end up being my mistress!!. I'm just turned 61, with a zest for life, and looking forward to looking after both the wife and the mistress in the manner to which theyhave become accustomed. Pictures of the mistress are in my album - pictures of the wife you'll have to whistle for!!

 

Hang in there, Trace! Some day, some where, you will find the car that you need. What a great story, from your kids! Welcome to CO, and chime in anytime!
Aron

 

Andrew,
Great looking mistress even if she is older than you. Keep us up to date
on your relationship.
Byron

 

I'm Vern from Chicago. I don't have an Olds at the moment but hope to change this in the near future. My first Olds was a 64 Jetstar 88, then a 61 Dynamic 88, then a 63 98, then a 70 Toronado GT, finally finishing with a 73 Delta 88. This all started when a friend got a 64 Starfire convertible that was the coolest thing I'd ever seen. One ride in it and I was hooked!

I found this site about a week ago and have been reading everything. I know when I get my next Olds, I'll find lots of info here.

later.....

 

I just bought a '67 Olds F85 Station Wagon recently, that I think is the "epitome of cool" ! (prejudice I suppoose) This is my second Olds ever and my first venture into the ever increasing number of wagon enthusiasts that "are coming out of the woodwork". The car doesn't need much done to it. Its all original except paint, wheels and tires. Outstanding survivor car. (I hope to learn how to post pics)

I'm a retired Realtor in Dayton Ohio with 30 years in the business. Always been a car freak, even now at 60 years old. I have had anything from 50 Mercs to street Rods, to 60's muscle, Vettes, Porsches, etc. I LOVE EM ALL!!

I am looking for a few items for the wagon and have posted for parts wanted. If anyone out there in "OLDSLAND" knows where I can get tail light lenses, internal window parts, and a rear tailgate glass, I'd be forever grateful for the help.

THANKS!

Monte

 

Hey Welcome to CO guys! Hope you enjoy participating here and find the help that you are looking for.

 

Thanks for the reply. Hope to find some needed parts, info etc. not to mention the entertainment of browsing. Whats up with the Olds Junction (I notice the last post on there was 2003???)

 

Your right on with the wagon. Lots of wagon lovers on this site. I think they are cool. When I was a kid I used to take my parents wagon to the drive in. It was great.

Try http://www.fusick.com/ for lenses

 

My first venture with a wagon, and an Oldsmobile. I'm starting to find already how diificult some parts are to find. H-E-L-P!!!

 

I just purchase a 1969 Cutlass Convertible. Needs some work but I am excited about owning a classic finaly.

 

Welcome aboard

Glad you chose the right year

 

Nice to have you aboard. As you can tell Jamsbo is just nuts over 69 Old's. He's having a drink to celebrate right now. Post some pictures of your new car and tell us your plans

 

Sounds Like I did! Your cars look very nice. My olds needs the brakes gone threw. Drum all the way around. Going to the floor. It has been a garage Qween for some time.Very clean underneath. Good base to start with I think.