Hi all, just joined the Classic Oldsmobile Forum. I picked up a 69 Cutlass Convertible this past summer. Grandmom car that had been sitting in a garage for the last 11 years. Needs a little body work and a paint job, but overall my dream come true. Basically joining to have a quality resource to reach out to well seasoned Olds people on questions I have as I bring this car back to life.

 

Welcome aboard and post some pics! We are glad to have you here!

Scot

 

Welcome from another 69 vert owner, let's see it!

 

Wow, how many grandmothers bought Cutlass convertibles back when they were new? Of course, this lady probably wasn't a grandmother then?

My grandfather bought Pontiac Catalina sedans back then. Not that I wouldn't mind have one of those today, too, but I'd rather he bought Cutlasses!

 

Welcome to the site! Lots of people here who know 1969's so as questions come up fire away! John

 

Welcome to CO.

 

Welcome to the forum! 69 Convertibles are my favorite Cutlasses.

 

Welcome aboard! There's a great deal of detailed knowledge at this site, yours for the asking. Have fun!

Randy C.
'68 4-4-2 convertible (restored)
'69 4-4-2 convertible (a work in progress)

 

I had a ‘69 back in the late ‘70s. It was dark green, white interior, white vinyl top that was sprayed black.

 

Welcome, Tuffy. Give the car a thorough inspection.
Frame and floor are good Ill assume? Chassis and suspension good?

Make it safe before making it pretty. Brakes, rubber brake lines, tires, service wheel bearings, change ALL filters and fluids... hoses belts t-stat, etc...

Words of advice...keep all parts removed, do not turn them in as cores. Rebuild vs replace(carb master cylinder water pump et al).
Nothing beats old school USA made OEM parts. Steer clear of anything offshore(it's all chineasium junk).

Several restoration vendors offer many reproduced parts. Some are better than others(ask us). Always ask the vendor where it was made. Again OEM USA made is better/safer.

Pictures of the car, please!

 

Tuffy hasn't been back since 2017.

 

Good catch. Im one of the many that dont pay attention to the reply dates.
Be nice if there was an algorithm with a pop-up "Hey stupid this thread is X years old'. Wasted my time...GAH

 

I just joined after a few weeks getting some great advice. Thanks for the link about cars in hibernation... great stuff for someone like me who just uncovered his dad's F85 that sat in the garage for a few years.