Hello all - New to the site and wanted to introduce myself.

I am in the process of buying a 1972 Cutlass from my brother, he bought it around 1997 at a springtime car show called "Automotion" in the Wisconsin Dells. At the time he bought it, the car had an issue with the paint on all the panels, the issue was a disgruntled girlfriend of the previous owner had "keyed" drivers door, front drivers fender, hood, passenger front fender, passenger door, passenger rear quarter, rear deck, drivers side rear quarter. Luckily she had not had the heart to rip the factory vinyl top. The car has a repaint since, headers installed and other than that original to the best I can tell. I was hoping the fellow that sold him the car may be a member of the site and would have a little more history to share. As I remember he lived in Poynette WI and had a black W30 convertible. I plan to post a few pictures after Christmas when we roll it out to run it for a while.

 

Welcome to the site. Hope you find what you're after and look forward to the pics.

 

Thanks for the welcome don71 I have enjoyed reading many of the posts members have shared and it seems like a good group of folks willing to share ideas and experience.

 

I'm interested to hear a story! Congratulations on your purchase and welcome aboard. Show us some pictures when you get a chance.

 

Me too

Welcome aboard

 

Welcome to the site, look forward to some pics. The old saying is still very true, "nothing worse than a woman scorned". Just think what would have happened if she were really mad...

 

Thanks for the welcome all. She knew enough about what he had to mess it up. I am stopping at my brothers tomorrow and will get some pictures to share. He had it repainted the color it was when he bought it, an orange color but not hurt your eyes orange, not sure what the factory called it. I like it, and I think with the beige vinyl top it looks pretty rich. Pretty much a grandpas car cloth bench and column shift automatic Rocket 350.
My first car I bought from dad was a 70 Vista Cruiser he had an older one before it and I have always liked Oldsmobiles.
My first mission will be fixing a header leak, then taking the cherry bombs my brother liked.. off and replacing them with turbo flows, after that it will be some suspension checks and possible freshening. I look forward to learning some good maintenance procedures as I go.

 

Welcome to C O.

 

 

I found another photo album with some pictures of the day he bought it and some others. Pretty cool to see the Ole Feller out in the sun today.

 

Couple I missed. Its sitting in a rut on the drive and a downhill slant kinda makes it sit goofy I thought it usually sits nice and flat (level)

 

Welcome to the group. Your car looks in good shape and all original equipment. I am sure you will have lots of fun driving it.

 

Thank you 72 Pumpkin I am looking forward to the new cruise season coming up.

 

Looks great, all you need is a good engine detailing.

 

Thanks Eric, yes the engine bay as well as good house keeping inside is needed. It will be fun to do in a few months, the winters can be pretty long.

 

Good looking car, nice shape, I'm a fan ! Best of luck with it and welcome to the site.

 

Thanks 69CSHC for the welcome. I am enjoying the site. Pretty sure when my brother bought the car around 1997 there was 56k on the odometer so it has not been driven a bunch, hope to start using it more when the time comes this spring.

 

Nice car and cool story! The car looks to be in very good condition. Good luck with whatever you decide to do to it!

 

Thanks Will22 I think I am going to keep it a driver and maintain a good clean cruiser.

 

Good looking car Otto. Hope you enjoy driving and the occasional tinkering that comes with it. May the smiles per gallon be many.

 

Hey Thank you Don71 I like your saying you should copy write it ,very clever hope you don't mind I may use it again. Appreciate the welcome. You all seem like a good group of folks.

 

These corn-fed gals raised on Old Style can evoke quite the temper.

 

I feel sorry for that guy, what a kick in the nads waking up to see that dirty deed...

 

Curious to know what my approach should be to start the detailing process not only with the engine bay, but the car in general. Any input from your guys experiences will be appreciated.

Keith

 

Some engine degreaser, chase the oil leaks and repair, and some rattle can spray paint in the right places. Get looking closer to this picture I got off the interweb.