Hello all. Just purchased my first oldsmobilefrom an older guy that is a co-worker. Couldn't pass up the deal , and i believe it was a good deal ?
1968 442 still all original #'s matching for $2000. Body is solid except for some very light surface rust on body and engine[valve covers etc] Needs new brake/gas lines and hoses but did hear the engine run. He was going to restore it 2 years ago and is tossing in the new brake lines rotors etc in with the purchase and are still in their packaging. He has all the trim, bumpers and even the head lights he removed from the car and stored indoors. still nice and shines. Will post pics and the restore process very soon. I gave some thought of parting the car out and making a nice profit
but the more and more i look at the car the more and more i actually like the lines and curves on this lady.Hope i can get some useful tips from you oldsmobile fans and look foreward to future discusions.......2000 dollars ? I believe i got a good deal.

 

Welcome aboard

Sound like you stole it. Very good deal

 

You got a great deal! And this site is an outstanding place to tap the knowledge of lots of Olds owners, and particularly the 68-69 people. I was most fortunate to be guided to this site and it has helped me tremendously in understanding a lot of things that I just didn't know about. Have fun with your restoration!

Randy C.

 

Welcome, Jim. Smokin' deal if it's rust free and all original. Make sure you ID all your parts before shipping them out for restoration. Parts are getting harder to find for these cars and people without scruples will take them from you.

 

Since Joe is on vacation, I guess I'll have to ask..... Does it have the fender stripe. If not, please don't add it. It drives Joe absolutely crazy.

 

Welcome to another person in the GTA.

 

Nice project and a great price. Good luck with the restore

 

Sounds like a great deal, have fun with the restoration, Im in the middle of one too, and having a good time! Keep us posted on the progress and send us lots of pictures, Dan

 

Now you are an Oldsmobile fan as well! Welcome to CO.

 

Sounds like a steal. Welcome to the site!
Wayne

 

Added a few pics added to my album during pickup bumpers.grill, lights etc are inside the car.
Ty 68Tom for the tip . As for Jamesbo i thionk Joe will just have to be upset because i think I'm going to go with fender stripes. Personal pref of course. And ty to everyone else for the warm welcome. resto pics will follow after i yank the engine/tran and prep her for paint .

 

Welcome aboard,Its always nice to see another Olds saved. Looks like a great project.

 

 

Hey man, welcome to Classic Olds!

And thanks for adding yet another to our Canadian members. We're getting larger by the day it seems.

Oh, and seriously man, keep the talk of the fender stripes down low key once Joe is back man. We DO NOT want to do that again...lol

Possibly if you have your car done to correct factory "everything" and it is nice enough when done, Joe would maybe trade you his '68, which is correct with the W36 option from the factory.

I somehow doubt it though. But you never know...
hehe

Duane

 

Welcome to the forum from another Canadian.