70-442-W30

So glad I discovered this site. I've met some great people, in person and online. Got priceless help because people were willing to spend their time and effort to read and respond to my requests.

This was a journey that started because of my father in law's love for Oldsmobiles and their preservation. I hope I have done well with the skills I have to work with and I am so glad that others here are (mostly ) nice and are willing to lend a hand.

Thanks to those of you that have reached out to me via PM and offered help and/or advice:

Magna86
BlackGold
Joesw31
Jensenracing77
JoePadavano
Oldspackrat
Wr1970
True-blue442

and there are probably a few others I have missed...but thank you all!!!! Also, a big thanks to those who never PM, but have stepped into my threads and contributed helpful info. If I hadn't ever become a member at ClassicOldsmobile, I would have missed out on so much. Glad to be a part of the family here, as novice as I am, I'm still accepted...and that says something about you guys.

btw

I'll buy you a hamburger and a Coke at Hardee's when I see you. Congrats!

joe_padavano

That puts you in the top 160 or so post totals out of over 36,000 members.

Of course, over half of those 36,000 members have posted zero times. Another 4,000 or so members have exactly one post. Only about 1,000 members have posted over 100 times.

70-442-W30

And a little under 5 percent of your total.

70-442-W30

Thanks, I'll be there soon...especially if the weather stays cool. With no A/C on either car, I won't be venturing out there this summer.

joe_padavano

Worse, people with over 1,000 posts represent less than 0.5% of the members.

70-442-W30

And for that stat, I present to you the Toyota/Olds/Yodabaker:

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/5535032661.html

joe_padavano

MY EYES!!!!

Note that those are 1960 Olds fins and taillights, turned 90 degrees. The bubbletop 61s were finless.

70-442-W30

HAHAHA! At least the guy had enough taste to add a bit of Olds to the mix. Yes, it will take some time for your vision to return to normal.

wr1970

I myself am glad you came on board this site. Congrats on your 1000 post. Mr Joe Padavano thanks for the 1960 vert pic. What a nice car.

70-442-W30

Thanks! Did you follow the link above to the Yoda car? Looks like someone had some "big plans" and followed through with it. Take a peek.

jensenracing77

It took me a little longer to get to 1000 I think. I would guess that well over 50% of mine are from the for sale section though. Just remember that Oldsmobiles like to breed, After you have two of them you will find yourself with more of them.

Glad you found your way here to CO!

70-442-W30

Thanks! Now you have me thinking...if I could have a 3rd one, which one would I pick?

Price drop on that wagon. Now at $3450 on the Charlotte CL. Maybe he will take $1000 less than that???

RocketDevo

Congratulations on 1000+ posts. It has been cool to see all your posts on your 70 W30. Thanks.

70-442-W30

Thanks RocketDevo. I'm glad to share them. Posting more soon.

70-442-W30

Ok, if I had to pick one today, it would probably be from a style that I remember when I was growing up. My brother had one of these, but in the coupe form, and this one seems like a good deal for the mileage and condition:

https://boone.craigslist.org/cto/5514992667.html

Allan R

Not everyone's cup of tea, but this is what I'd love to have





It's long, silky smooth, elegant and still 455 powered. I love this color too.

tru-blue 442

Thanks for the mention. Glad to be of help when I can. I'm still learning too.

BlackGold

I'm pretty sure you're required to buy everyone a beer on your 1000th post.

(Joe's almost up to a case!)

70-442-W30

It would look good with red tires too. Would fit my whole family and dog in there and a stroller in the trunk...so I can't say I'm totally against it. Couldn't garage it however and that would be the deal breaker.

70-442-W30

Everyone is still learning, except Joe. How can you top perfection, unless someone else around here knows everything he does, plus knows about some super secret Oldsmobile prototype that Joe knows nothing about. But, I don't want to give him nightmares, so I should stop there.

70-442-W30

Heck, I'm going for 2000 just in this thread alone. Thanks Brian. Glad to know you on here and maybe we'll meet up someday. And I will buy a beer...but will need to limit you to brands I recognize. None of those fancy imports. We like USA made only.

jensenracing77

My dad loves that model in convertible. He has never owned one and likely never will but he has talked about them since the day they came out.

jensenracing77

Have you ever drove one? I had a couple and love them. It is simply amazing how nice they ride and drive. I will likely have another someday at least for a while to enjoy.

70-442-W30

At only 40k miles, how could you go wrong? I know the DOHC engines had their problems...but still...there is probably some time left on this one before it needs major work, especially if only used as a local weekend driver.

Allan R

Sadly most garages won't fit this size car. You'd need one that's at least 22'x24' to make it work. Is that all you could fit in? I'd also have room for 4 golf bags and a couple cases of cool ones. If you have lots of space, you could always get a portable garage - they're easily 98 size.




Hey Eric, yes I've driven them and loved them! I hated having to pony up at the gas station though, it was a thirsty beast. It's actually better riding than the Custom Cruisers, mostly because it has better interior and sound deadening. I also liked driving the Toro's before they downsized the engine to 403 and smaller. The hoods on these cars goes for miles....

oldcutlass

Stop it Allan, your going to make your girl friend jealous and you know what happens then.

timholliday

Congrats on the 1000! It's gonna be a while before I get there. I second the buy everyone a beer idea.

Allan R

Yeah, my wife will let me buy some new tools!

70-442-W30

Thanks Tim. I can tell you are really into these cars even though you don't post much. Beer here!

Oddly enough I have only consumed about a case of beer over the past 10 years. Just kinda got away from it. So 1 bottle for me might equal a 6 pack for you. Heck, even could get drunk on NyQuil at this point, I imagine. At any rate, I'm mostly a Coors light man. So Coors light for everyone unless I hear otherwise.

Allan R

A man after my own heart. Cheers!

70-442-W30

Being from Canada, I would have never expected that. But then again, I didn't imagine you'd be into the Red Sled you posted above either. It's like what Santa uses when his sleigh breaks down. There's room for all the gifts in that thing.

Allan R

We are a surprising people aren't we?
Strange how my Dad was never much into the big cars. His preference was the intermediates. Somehow I like both, but given a choice to buy full size? I took that every time, sort of. After 1982 the only Oldsmobiles I'd buy were Ninety Eights. I loved the way they drove and the elegance of the Brougham interiors. Last one I bought was a 1995 Regency Elite. The full size top ennd models just seemed to offer more and last longer with me.

Ho ho ho, whattaya want for Christmas? I might swing by in my red sled....

70-442-W30

HAHA! I haven't been in many full size cars. Although on the long road trips we sometimes take, I sure wish I was in one. I remember riding in a friend's grandmother's Cadillac and comparing it to my Mom's Buick Century. A bump that would rattle your bones in her car would seem like you hit a pebble in the Cadillac. Plus the seats were like sitting on your favorite couch.

btw

Nothing says you're on your way and you've arrived like a big bench seat Olds cruiser!