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Old Sep 26, 2020 | 05:41 PM
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New guy from MN

Hey guys, been digging around here a bit for info. Figured instead of lurking i best join up. Im sure ill have more questions to come.

Ive been watching this 60' super 88 sit in a field for about 7 years. Pulled it home 3 weeks ago, been daily driving it for a week now.

To get her to run and drive ive had to:
Rebuilt:Carb,starter,fuel pump,Solid state ignition
New: batteries,tires,fuel line,rad cap,rad hoses and rad flush,plugs and wires
Multiple oilchanges
Clean: tank

im sure ive for gotten to list a few things too






Old Sep 26, 2020 | 06:21 PM
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Welcome to classicoldsmobile.com .
Looks pretty good for an old MN car .

What about brakes ?
I would at least remove all the drums and inspect them carefully for leaks .
If the shoes are worn more than 50 percent they should be replaced and the drums machined .
Are the brake hoses old and cracked ? The steel lines badly rusted anywhere ?

Good luck with your project , and I hope it gives you great pleasure .
Old Sep 26, 2020 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Jones
Welcome to classicoldsmobile.com .
Looks pretty good for an old MN car .

What about brakes ?
I would at least remove all the drums and inspect them carefully for leaks .
If the shoes are worn more than 50 percent they should be replaced and the drums machined .
Are the brake hoses old and cracked ? The steel lines badly rusted anywhere ?

Good luck with your project , and I hope it gives you great pleasure .

New master,lines and wheel cylinders were the last thing previous owner did to it. Also the interior trim and carpet was removed,bagged and labeled years ago. I still have a lot to do interior wise.
Old Sep 26, 2020 | 07:08 PM
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Welcome and congrats in getting one more back on the road.
Old Sep 27, 2020 | 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by oldcutlass
Welcome and congrats in getting one more back on the road.
Thanks man!

I've been fairly impressed with the power the 394 can make and the way it sounds straight piped. Better yet, the family loves cruising in it to go to dinner etc..
Old Sep 27, 2020 | 04:01 AM
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Very cool! Welcome.
Old Sep 27, 2020 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Greg Rogers
Very cool! Welcome.
Thanks buddy! Appreciate it!
Old Sep 27, 2020 | 03:55 PM
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Welcome to the group... Congrats and good luck with your new acquisition...
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