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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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My 68 story...

Hi all you Olds lovers
My name is Greg
Back in 1980 I was a 16 year old kid looking for his frist ride.
My dad who is a total Olds Guy ( He still drives a 64 f85 convertable)
Found a Cutlass supreme for sale in the local paper. We dorve over to look it over... That is when it happed I fell head over heals in love!!!!!!!
She was a beautiful dark Blue 68 Cutlass supreme WIth a manual 4 speed a Toronado 425 and a holley 650 double pumper. WOW!!!!!
My dad made the deal for $500.00 bucks and we started a love afair that
lasted 22 years...
In 2002 While I was away working out of the country
My sweetheart was parked at my dads house in a cow pasture waiting for me to come home.
Some sharp eyed guy driving by asked my dad about the car and if would he would like to sell it and gave my dad $1000.00 bucks and She was gone Forever...

My dad was suprised when I told him I never wanted to sell the car but it was to late now and besids he is my dad I cant be mad at him.

So I looked and looked in 2009 I finaly ran across this guy in Canada who had a 68 Cutlass S he would sell me!
So I loaded up my wife and my 3 year old son and headed for Tronto..
I payed the guy $2000.00 for a rusty bondo Qween that is only half a good a my old one..
And drove over 3,500 miles to get it home!
But I am falling in love all over again..
I have already fond a 455 for her and ..have started the long road to restration

I am looking foward to posting and talking with all you fellow olds loversl

Greg

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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 11:55 AM
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Welcome

Welcome aboard

Great Story

Now how 'bout some pics?
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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some pics of my new love

some pics of my new 68
The first three were taken in Canada
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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Welcome to our site! Great story!! Glad you found another Olds, even if it's not as good as yours was. My guys here are the best and will help you out with any questions!!! We do like pics if you have any to post....


Nevermind.... you snuck them right in, lol!

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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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Cool! She'll be beautiful again!!
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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Im a true olds Lover
I have had over the years
1.... 64 cutlass f85
2.... 69 cutlasses
1.... 71 supreme
1.....64 starfire convertable (Very nice had to sell to pay the rent)
but my one true love will always be a 68
The 68 is the only one I have now
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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Thanks I need all the help i can get !!
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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Some pics of my 64 starfire convertable
had to sell it back in 2004
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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Some pics of a car show I saw in Moscow Russia last September
the little guy is my son a Olds guy in the making
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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I really love how those 68s look. Great car
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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Yea Its tail lights are soooo cool just 2 slits!
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 02:51 AM
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Welcome; Some people just naturally have great taste!!!
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 03:03 AM
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Welcome aboard. Good luck with the car and keep us updated!

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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 03:55 AM
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whats the green or gold car in front of yours? In post 3 pic 3 from above
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 05:26 AM
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Welcome Aboard, Did you get your car in Binbrook,Ontario.Just outside of Toronto.
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 07:10 AM
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Yeap I bought it form Steve in Binbook he is a real nice guy and a total olds nut too!!
I think he he thought I was crazy comming so far to buy a very rough car but Im totaly happy with our deal.
I told him from the start that I was looking for a project car and he was very honist about the cars condition and gave me many extra parts..


The Green 69 belongs to Steve In binbrook

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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 07:44 AM
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Welcome to CO

Good luck with your restoration. great information on this site
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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Welcome to CO. Thanks for sharing the cool pictures.
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Mr Agpiolot442, My first car (brand new as well) was a 1968 Nocturne Blue, Black bench seat, Cutlass Supreme. Had PS, Jetaway & white walls (with poverty caps). Lived a hard life in Chicago till I sold it in 1974 to a young kid for $450.00. I heard the car got totalled out in California some time later.

You never forget your first.

Bob D'
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Yellowstatue
Welcome; Some people just naturally have great taste!!!
X2

I do like the '68 exterior styling more then the '69-72. I'm a little biased though.

Adam
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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WOW!!
Thanks for all the replys you guys know how to make a guy feel wecome!!

I have some photos of my first 68 but my old flat bed had bit the big one I will post them when i can scan them..

Il will keep you all up to date with my project and post photos as I go..
Greg
Old Dec 2, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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Welcome to the site. I look forward to seeing progress.
Old Dec 6, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Yellowstatue
Welcome; Some people just naturally have great taste!!!
Ain't that the truth!!!! Lol
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