A newbie from Delaware
April 23rd, 2011, 03:01 PM
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A newbie from Delaware
Hey all... I've been spending a lot of time reading on this site and it is great. I used to ride around in a 69 442 when I was in high school (it belonged to a friend). I've missed that car since high school. Back in November of 2010, I passed a red 71 Cutlass Supreme Convertible for sale and couldn't resist. I talked to the owner, looked it over, test drove it and bought it.
The first work I did was the brakes in the front (power discs, from the factory). While I was doing those, I realized the ball joints were bad and they were welded into the LCA's. After a bunch of cash and an order from OPGI, I got new LCA's and new ball joints. I put pics of some of the work in.
I've got a ton of questions, but I've already gotten so many answered on this site that I figured it was time to join and post a few things.
Mark (Delkra)
The first work I did was the brakes in the front (power discs, from the factory). While I was doing those, I realized the ball joints were bad and they were welded into the LCA's. After a bunch of cash and an order from OPGI, I got new LCA's and new ball joints. I put pics of some of the work in.
I've got a ton of questions, but I've already gotten so many answered on this site that I figured it was time to join and post a few things.
Mark (Delkra)
Last edited by Mark71; April 23rd, 2011 at 03:06 PM. Reason: Forgot to post other pics :-)
April 23rd, 2011, 05:21 PM
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71 cutlass convertible
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Trappe, MD
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Welcome I also have a 71 conv. and probably not to far away. I live in Trappe, md near easton. Your conv. looks better than mine. Maybe we can get together sometime and check out each others cars.
Larry
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April 25th, 2011, 05:38 PM
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Wow! I can't believe how many folks responded to this post! I had no idea there were other Olds nutcases (like me 
) out there.
So I am totally new to working on cars like this (used to the ones with computers, FI and OBD II). Anyhow, I got the car on a deal from a guy who just wanted to sell it. The top's bad (supposed to be GM white, is sorta' gray with brown spots), so I imagine that'll be a project for the summer. I'll keep posting as I go through the process.
Someone asked me about the calipers - I rebuilt them myself. They turned out pretty good for a first attempt (no leaks!). The castings were still very good, so I replaced the pistons, seals and everything else and reused them. Pics are attached. I didn't want to take a chance on remans...
High school? I went to school "down south" (in Southern DE), but was up in Northern DE pretty often. That was a while ago, though...
If anyone knows of a local Olds or even local classic club, I'd like to hear about it.
-Mark
) out there.So I am totally new to working on cars like this (used to the ones with computers, FI and OBD II). Anyhow, I got the car on a deal from a guy who just wanted to sell it. The top's bad (supposed to be GM white, is sorta' gray with brown spots), so I imagine that'll be a project for the summer. I'll keep posting as I go through the process.
Someone asked me about the calipers - I rebuilt them myself. They turned out pretty good for a first attempt (no leaks!). The castings were still very good, so I replaced the pistons, seals and everything else and reused them. Pics are attached. I didn't want to take a chance on remans...
High school? I went to school "down south" (in Southern DE), but was up in Northern DE pretty often. That was a while ago, though...
If anyone knows of a local Olds or even local classic club, I'd like to hear about it.
-Mark
April 25th, 2011, 06:01 PM
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Location: Zooo Jersey/ Retired Now Florida
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Mark, the DVOC does a great job and I often go to there shows. Maybe see you there sometime!
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c...delvaloldsclub
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c...delvaloldsclub
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