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December 14th, 2012, 07:53 AM

jjokrm

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New guy to the forum

Hey guys. I'm new to this forum and am really looking forward to the endless pool of knowledge you guys have here! I recently inherited (purchased from my dad at a deal I couldn't pass on) my first Oldsmobile. I'm a GM guy, so I'm staying true. Here's some specs. on my ride:

1968 Cutlass S (442 clone) Convertible
Hugger orange w/black fender stripes, black top & black interior
Rocket 350, 2bbl.
Muncie 4-speed
12-bolt w/ 4:10's
Power drums all around

Looking forward to browsing and posting on this forum. I'll get some pictures up when I get the chance. Thanks!

Last edited by jjokrm; December 27th, 2012 at 05:00 AM. Reason: Changed car description

December 14th, 2012, 08:19 AM

cutlassgal

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Welcome to our site!

December 14th, 2012, 08:38 AM

Bluemeanie

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Welcome!!,...You the found right place. Sound like great car. Can't wait to see it!

December 14th, 2012, 08:56 AM

oldcutlass

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Sounds like a nice car - pic's are always appreciated.

December 14th, 2012, 09:23 AM

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Welcome to CO, jjokrm! Great place to be, every chance you get! Better get those pictures up in a hurry, folks will start complaining if you don't!

For some reason, I like hose '68's...........

December 14th, 2012, 09:48 AM

Don R.

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Welcome aboard.

December 14th, 2012, 10:28 AM

Tom442

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Welcome!
Orange 68 442 convertible eh? Gotta like that. PICS!!

Tom
68 442
70 F85

December 14th, 2012, 09:57 PM

OLD SKL 69

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Welcome to CO!

December 15th, 2012, 09:09 AM

tru-blue 442

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Welcome!
Do you have access to the
original 400 4 bbl. engine?

December 27th, 2012, 04:59 AM

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jjokrm

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I do not unfortunately.

December 27th, 2012, 05:04 AM

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jjokrm

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Picture

Here you go guys. I haven't taken any pictures of the interior yet. The car needs some work and I will post up more pictures as I take them. I don't get much time to work on it (let alone get pictures) having two little ones to entertain

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December 27th, 2012, 05:09 AM

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^^^Sweet!

December 27th, 2012, 05:23 AM

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Welcome, what kind of work does it need? Looks like you could just jump in and drive

Ted

December 27th, 2012, 06:31 AM

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Very nice!

December 27th, 2012, 06:35 AM

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jjokrm

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Well, to make a short list, new radiator, new hoses, brakes need re-built, none of the gauges work so those will need repaired and turn signals don't work. Those are the major mechanical issues, other than that, I just want to replace a bunch or chrome pieces and do some interior touch-ups/overhauling. I guess I should have been more specific

It needs a lot of cosmetic work. Also, I'd love to get rid of the dummy dash lights and put in some cool looking vintage Auto Meter gauges.