Hello to the group! I am considering the purchase of a 1968 98 Convertible and was hoping some of the members here might be able to point me in a good direction.

The car is going to need a new top and interior. I'm not worried about locating a top or carpet and door panels. What I would like to know is if anyone is reproducing upholstery kits for this car. If not, will I have to have the seat upholstery stitched (and how costly is that)?

I am just trying to get a feel for what I would be getting myself into cost wise.

Is there another GM car whose upholstery would fit this 98?

I am no stranger to Oldsmobiles, but this would be the first restoration work on a full size Olds. I do own a 1968 Delmont conv., but the upholstery only has one tear so it's OK for now.

Well, I will stand-by for any advice and/or opinions you folks might have to offer!

Thanks!!

 

I don't know much about interior availability, but since you have a 1968 88 convert. this would be the logical match to put in the driveway beside it

 

What part of the country are you in? By the way... I've got parts from a 1967 98 two door hardtop, a 1968 two door Delta 88 hardtop and a 1968 two door hardtop Delta Custom. Let me know if your looking for anything

 

Why do you have to be so far away!? I am in CT, about as far east from you as possible The 98 (if I get it) should have a new rear bumper. My Delmont's rear bumper has great chrome, but a large dent. Haven't priced repair for that yet.

Do you have an original 8-track player? That would be pretty cool. If I get the 98, I will be looking for a blue steering wheel for it (deluxe rim blow).

I appreciate your response. I will think of other items I need.

Thanks again for your opinion as well. That is kind of why I wanted it. Be cool to have both the entry level and top-of-the-line Full-Size Olds Convertibles from the same model year.

 

I've got a `68 98 convert that was reupholstered by a local shop before I got it 3 yrs ago. They did a spectacular job -- looks showroom and true to original. Have you checked to see what folks thereabout can do? (I'm in Cincinnati)

 

When I had the seats for my '60 done 8 or 9 years ago it cost me $500 a seat...that was to completely rebuild them from the ground up, using the original covers as a pattern. This picture might give you an idea of what they look like:

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I imagine it would cost less for a design that doesn't use so many different panels. They weren't cheap, but now they're just like new. You might also see if you can find an original seat from a donor car...heck you might find a whole car for less than it costs to get the seats done .

 

@ 2bue442:
Do you have a front bumper for the 1968? I'm in the middle of repairing a front collision on my '68 98 4d sedan and still miss a few things.
Thanks
Michael

 

hey there i own a 1968 ninety-eight and i have a 8 track bolts to the bottam of the dash oldsmobie signature on the dust cover black vinyl though i'm on R&R doing a tour in Iraq doing some much needed catching up on things

 

the header bow my need serious attention if the top leaked, mine did. Fusic in your neck of the woods can help you with oem parts, i have quite abit of spare parts i took from a parts cars (too far gone to restore) the 98 rear bumper is quite different from the 88 it's abut 500 buck for recroming the last i checked if you do search on line get photo's before you say yepper i was burned by dessert valley auto in phoenix az.