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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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New from Northern Cali

Hey all, just purchased a 1975 cutlass supreme with a 350 two days ago and just got her registered today. Everythings original besides some rims the previous owner put on, which im switching out for the stock ralleys. its the first car Ive ever owned and i gotta say driving an oldschool is like driving a boat, takes some gettin used to. Looking to gain some knowledge so i can start putting work into the car. Ill put pictures up later today.
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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Welcome aboard

You're lucky your first car will likely be the best car you ever owned.
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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Welcome aboard AUTOMATIC enjoy the ride of a of an OLDS generation
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Welcome to our site!! Can't wait to see the pics....
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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You're right on track

Well at least you got yourself an Olds!! Now all the great folks on this site can help you as you transform it from just a "car" to a personalized classic "ride"!! Welcome to the fraternity...Derek 69 442 cpe.
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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Talking Welcome to CO

You are now part of the Olds Family and what a great family it is. Enjoy you stay. And by the way it steers like a yacht not a boat
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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Northern Cal Olds

Glad to see you picked a classic olds for your first car. Where are you located in northern Ca.? I reside in the north also. You can find me and my Olds about 35 miles east of Chico. If you need help on anything give a holler....Tedd
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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heres one picture, ill take more tomorrow during the day. I got the car with the rims for $2500, everything is original besides the wheels, alarm system and a modern stereo. Im getting the stock ralleys later this week and im going to put them on and sell these ones. Would love to get some toque thrusts or cragar ss wheels. luckily the previous owner didnt cut the wheel wells or the suspension so the tires scrape when i go over bumps. shitty sunny tiresalso make for a rather rough ride. 61k original miles, 350/350 trans was rebuilt 3 years ago at 50k. Runs like a bat out of hell for such a big car. Anybody know how much mpg these get? Im guessing like 13, but my fuel gauge is all over the place.
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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oh and tedd i live in the bay area, around san jose, ill let you know if im heading up im going to be taking her on a road trip soon
Old Feb 11, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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Would love to get some toque thrusts
Just to let you Know my buddy here in Illinois is looking to go to a different wheel he has these 15" wheels he is thinking about selling if interested he is a member here and I can get you in touch with him





Old Feb 11, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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San Jose huh.....hmmm I wonder just where that is?......
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 04:34 AM
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Hi welcome to the site. Nice car. Take some more pics when you get the wheels on it.
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 04:56 AM
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Welcome to CO. Please get rid of the wheels ASAP
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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^ with you guys on that one, im getting the ralleys this weekend and going to sell those wheels, more money in the restoration fund!
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Tedd Thompson
Glad to see you picked a classic olds for your first car. Where are you located in northern Ca.? I reside in the north also. You can find me and my Olds about 35 miles east of Chico. If you need help on anything give a holler....Tedd
I'm from Williams, Ca., about 60 miles south of Chico. My husband and I own Big M Auto the classic car dismantlers off I-5.

Sorry to pirate your thread, truth.
Old Feb 17, 2010 | 04:06 AM
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Welcome to CO. I think you will find the ride a little better with the change in wheels. keep us posted with pics of your changes.
Old Feb 17, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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Been there done that

Originally Posted by tndrtgr
I'm from Williams, Ca., about 60 miles south of Chico. My husband and I own Big M Auto the classic car dismantlers off I-5.

Sorry to pirate your thread, truth.
Tndrtgr, great yard, full of good old stuff. bought somthing there last year.
Old Feb 17, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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