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Hi everyone, I'm Patrick, from France. I bought a beautyful 66 cutlass convertible 2 weeks ago. I'm very happy to join the Classic Oldsmobile community. It needs care and restoration, but this car is in a good condition.
Take care and safe to everyone during this special period of COVID 19. I've got a lot of questions, I hope I'll find out all the answers in this place.
Welcome to the group... Congrats on your new acquisition... Nice looking Cutlass ... Did the previous owners have any history to provide when you purchased it???
I'll try to answer some of you :
330 CI with auto 2 speed
color seems to be burgundy.
The former owner bought the car in 2014, imported from US though a french retailer. No complet history.
Work has been done since 2014 :
- alternator, battery, tires, fuel pump, water pump, brand new exhaust line, top engine refresh (hydraulic tappet, valve head clearance,..), sparkplugs and wire, ignition distributor, all filters + engine and transmission draining, rear and front brakes, engine starter. Brake assitance unit added.
My project : restaure properly close to the original version. S
eats and interior are in very good condition.
The chassis need care but still strong.
The paint for sure need also to be refresh.
The brand new exhaust line hits the rear axel when the car shocks on a hole, improper installation done by the garage
What I've already done: fix the fuel gauge (wires cutted + oxidation) + repair the sway bar of the trunk (broken)
Next step: fix a water hose leak (discover yesterday after a short ride) + fix the power steering unit, It doesn't work today (I knew this point )
I think I'll get some questions about how to repair this very georgous car.
Take care and stay safe.
Pat.
Last edited by Pat45; March 26th, 2020 at 06:17 AM.
Hi exotec,
do you know where I could find water hoses supplier in europe. Cause to COVID19, I don't know if I can order in US and the most important thing : to receive the parts.
Hi exotec,
do you know where I could find water hoses supplier in europe. Cause to COVID19, I don't know if I can order in US and the most important thing : to receive the parts.
Pat.
Sorry Pat not really. Hoses I always first look at local Auto parts trade-stores.
Rockauto is still running deliveries to Europe, just received some parts yesterday with Fedex. It may take longer now as usual.
Hi exotec,
do you know where I could find water hoses supplier in europe. Cause to COVID19, I don't know if I can order in US and the most important thing : to receive the parts.
Pat.
Welcome from Germany, first of all.
You could start by consulting an Opel dealer, since they are General Motors' representatives in Europe. The chances of obtaining an original hose is unlikely. But, not impossible. Asking doesen't hurt. If the hose doesen't need to look original, there are universal types available
Hello,Nice Cutlass.I am looking for a right side tail lens for a 79,80 Cutlass.It is the Euro lens amber on the outer and red on the inner lens.It was only on the Cutlass for export and impossible to find in N.America.I have a right side after much searching car rather unique in Canada
Last edited by oneowner; April 5th, 2020 at 01:00 PM.
Patrick you've got a sharp ride, even at this stage. I want to see some pics you take on a sunny day ride, with the top down! Enjoy your new toy, and keep us in the loop as you progress.
thanks for your welcome.
As soon as I've got some pictures within a sunny day, I'll share them.
But I don't know when...
Here in FRANCE it's the total lockdown. By chance, I continue to work in my facility in order to provide Bathroom Tissus, Hankies and medical masks for everybody basic needs
I work in a famous consumer goods tissus compagny.
March 24th, 2020, 06:47 AM
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