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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 05:35 PM
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Hello to all you folks out in Olds land. I am new to this site, and it looks like a wealth of knowledge.
A bit about myself..........
I live in NC now since 1992. California before that, but am originally a Hoosier from Northern Indiana. I've owned a lot of classic cars in my life, mostly Pontiacs (early Firebirds) and Chevy's.
I've always loved the looks of the Olds Cutlass and have owned a 1972 Cutlass 455 convert, and a 1973 Cutlass Supreme .
My wife and I have been fortunate enough to get our two kids through college, and I swore I would get myself another classic car once that day came. So I just recently bought a 1972 Viking blue Cutlass Supreme (350 - 4 barrel) to enjoy. It was a nice original, low mile (65k), very solid NC car. I've since had it painted, new vinyl top, new interior, engine pulled and detailed, new dual exhaust with ceramic headers, new tires and SS1 rims, etc, It still needs a little bit of finishing, but its well on its way. It came with an original 442 style hood which I plan on getting put on soon.
I had the car converted from a bucket seats and column shift, to a floor shift,console, with Hurst dual gate shifter.
I'm sure I will be needing a lot of technical in the future.Thanks in advance.
-Doug-


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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 07:13 PM
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Welcome to the site, sweet ride.
Old Nov 14, 2017 | 07:19 PM
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Thanks Eric.
I'm looking forward to learning a lot more on the site, and seeing all of the classics other members have.
-Doug-
Old Nov 14, 2017 | 07:32 PM
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Welcome Doug. Nice car you got there and one of my favorite colors too.

Have fun making it yours.
Old Nov 14, 2017 | 07:41 PM
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good looking car Doug...i heard the 72s are among the most desired olds of all
Old Nov 14, 2017 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by don71
Welcome Doug. Nice car you got there and one of my favorite colors too.

Have fun making it yours.
Thanks Don. I am looking forward to finally getting the car to my house. Its been at a resto shop since I bought it in Feb.
At least I get visitation rights. LOL.
Supposed to pick up the Cutlass tomorrow.
-Doug-
Old Nov 14, 2017 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RetroRanger
good looking car Doug...i heard the 72s are among the most desired olds of all
LMAO! I've heard that very exact thing RR.
Shhhhhh, don't tell anyone else.
Old Nov 15, 2017 | 03:16 PM
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Welcome to the group... Sharp looking ride... Nice detail job under the hood...
Old Nov 15, 2017 | 04:01 PM
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Thank you John. Looking forward to being a member.
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