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oldsmobile-digest        Tuesday, July 7 1998        Volume 01 : Number 1351



Re: Roger's Tri-power intake
UNBOUNCE: Trans Adapter Plate
Re: Thanx to Mark and Matt......!!!!
Date:	Tue, 7 Jul 1998 08:43:33 -0400
Re: Need an Oldsmobile for a movie
RE: Parsleymobile
68-72 cutlass convertibles
Re: WOW!!: Greg: Please dump this listmember.
Re: Is it worth it?
Whose Slipping? -- Was Re: '56 Station Wagon???
Re: 68-72 cutlass convertibles
RE: 68-72 cutlass convertibles
Re: List rules
Info Needed
Re: It's official, 88's are dead.
Re: List rules
Re: It's official, 88's are dead.
Good times at the races
RE: Good times at the races
Re: Good times at the races
Re:
Finally!  Big Red is Back on the Road!!
Re: 68-72 cutlass convertibles
Re: Info Needed
Re: 68-72 cutlass convertibles
Re: Convertible Frame Q.
Head Work
Blower on an Olds engine  (paston supercharger)
Re: Forgive my ignorance but
Parts Needed: 70 442 Coupe
Re: Blower on an Olds engine (paston supercharger)
Re: Blower on an Olds engine  (paston supercharger)
RE: W-25 O.A.I. Hood Question
98/96, 88/86, 78/76
Real Car with a 260
RE: W-25 O.A.I. Hood Question
Re: 78-87 cutlass dash questions
center section swap
Leaky Oil Dipstick
Re: Real Car with a 260
Re: List rules
Re: Blower on an Olds engine  (paston supercharger)
Chrome plating
Re: Chrome plating
Re: Good times at the races
Tilt Steering Wobble Side-to-Side: Problem Solved
RE: Convertible Frame Q.
Re: 98/96, 88/86, 78/76
Re: NEW web page
wheel moulding trim '67 cutlass per Jim Chermack
Re: 70 letters
Re: 69 Convert Resto
Drive Shaft balancing
Nice day isnt it?
Wanted: '77-'79 Delta Remote Mirror
Re: NEW web page
Re: Was there once an Olds Limo?
Fw: Stripe Info
Re: Good times at the races
Re: Where do i fill the transmission fluid ?
Original A/C on 72 Cutlass supreme
Re: How do you clean alu. intake???
RE: Original A/C on 72 Cutlass supreme
Re: Forgive my ignorance but
Re: Chrome plating
Re: Forgive my ignorance but

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 06:37:01 EDT
From: <GraphixRUs@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Roger's Tri-power intake

Hey all,
I nearly forgot, I think i still have the the Schieffer aluminun  standard
shift  flywheel some where in the garage. I don't really want to sell it but
if some one is serious about building an old street tod & would put to good
use i will let it go. It was on the 49 engine.Willie or someone can check me
out bit i thik it will fit 49 to 56 . It will fit up to 64 but Olds changed
how they balanced engine in so don't try to use it on these with out haveing
complete engine balanced.
Roger

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 08:39:20 -0300 (ADT)
From: Greg Beaulieu <ab348@chebucto.ns.ca>
Subject: UNBOUNCE: Trans Adapter Plate

- ---------- Forwarded message ----------
From:	"Peter Slisz" <pv7793@email.msn.com>
Subject: adaptor plate

I have a Olds 394 V-8 (63 model year) and want to put a turbo 350 auto
transmission behind it.  Looking for a place to buy a adaptor plate to
hook-up the engine and transmission.  Also looking for a left hand exhaust
manifold for a 394 V-8.  Exhaust must exit at rear.  Thanks, Pete
pv7793@classicmsn.com

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Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 08:13:18 -0400
From: gochenow@stjohns.edu (Gochenour William H.)
Subject: Re: Thanx to Mark and Matt......!!!!

krzy4evr@usit.net wrote:
>
> Thanks to Mark and Matt for the excellent info..!! I tried calling
> Helen Earley this morning and got a recording that this History
> Center is in the process of changing locations and could not
> process any requests till after Labor day. I don't know if the strike
> has anything to do with this or not, but I am going to send in a
> $10.00 check with a request for any info she can send me. Question
> for Matt....What information do I need to include in my request?? I
> understand the VIN# will be required, but is there any other info I
> need to send also???/  I just scanned some pics of my newly aquired
> '86 442 and my Supreme, but I have no web page to display these
> images. Does anyone have a web page that posts pics of other list
> members rides??????? If so, I'd like to submit my two lovely cars..!!
>
> Thanx again for the help and info I have received from all members while
> being a new member of this wonderful list..!!
>
> Mike
> Ironto VA
> '86 Supreme
> '86 442'71 Monte Carlo
> _________________________________________________________________
> > > You can get specific information on your car (or any Oldsmobile)
> > > by contacting Helen Earley at:
> > >
> > > Oldsmobile History Center
> > > 920 Townsend St.
> > > Mail Code: 489-111-040
> > > Lansing, MI 48921
> > >
> > > The phone # is 517-377-5660
> > >
> > > For $10 she'll send you a package of info on your car, from
> > > general info from the chasis manual, dealer options for that
> > > year, and if possible, the original invoice for your car. She'll
> > > also give the stats for actual # of cars produced and the number
> > > of which were 442's. You may also get a really cool 8x10 b&w
> > > photo of your car.
> > >
> > > -Mark Tupper    1987 442    (OCA 30666)
> > >  mtupper@palacenet.net        http://www.cyberglyphs.com/442/
> > I did that here are the production numbers they sent:
> >
> > 4,273 1986 442's
> > 937 with sunroof (my own special request for that stat...)   I think I
> > got gyped, I didn't get the photo!!
> >
> > Hope this helps...
> > --
> > ---Matt
> > Chicago, IL
>
> "If you could explain everything.........
>  What be be left to believe in........??


Shoot me over the pics and I'll be happy to post them on my site. I to
have an 86 442 as well as a 15th Anniversary Hurst/Olds. There no size
or space limit on any of my servers, so send as many as you want !!!

- --

Bill !

1986 Cutlass 442 "The Perfect 10"             _           _       ___
     Mobile Electronics Show Car            /  |        /  |    /  _  \
1983 Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary Edition  /    |      /    |   |_|   | |
     Oldsmobile 100th Centennial # 2218 /  / | |_   /  / | |_      /  /
1993 Chevrolet Lumina Z-34             |_____   _| |_____   _|   /  /__
1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z-34		     |_|         |_|   
|_______|

		* * * * * * * * *
		* COMING  SOON  * --------> www.3STICKS.com
		* * * * * * * * *

	http://area51.stjohns.edu/~toychest     (updated 6/15/98)

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 08:43:33 -0400
From: "Alexander Parsley" <parsley@ma.ultranet.com>
Subject: Date:	Tue, 7 Jul 1998 08:43:33 -0400

Hi There!

I own a 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible.  I am presently in the process
of trying to restore it.  The car is not original.  It has a 403cc out of a
1979 T/A, bored 30 over.  I  converted the front drum brakes to disc brakes.
I have no real mechanical knowledge, but I want to make this a learning
project.  I guess I want to know where I should start?

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 08:49:23 EDT
From: <JonKrisInc@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Need an Oldsmobile for a movie

In a message dated 98-07-04 16:41:25 EDT, you write:

<< The photos are MINE when I get them, and I may look at using them for other
 projects (i.e. music videos)... If you have a problem with this, don't send
me
 anything.
  >

Tell us who you are and and what you really want. Smells like a rat to me.
Bruce

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 08:53:30 -0500
From: "Cote, Jeffrey"
<IMCEAEX-_O=MCCO_OU=MORGAN_CN=RECIPIENTS_CN=M947AIM@morganco.com> Subject: RE:
Parsleymobile

Alex, in my humble opinion, you need to ask yourself honestly
what your intentions are with the car. Is it your daily driver or
are you ready and interested (and have the time, space and money)
to start a ground-up resotration? Or are you somewhere in between?
These questions should be answered before you pick up a wrench.

- --Jeff Cote
69 Cutlass S conv
70 Cutlass Supreme conv
72 Cultass Supreme h/t

> ----------
> From: 	Alexander Parsley[SMTP:parsley@ma.ultranet.com]
> Reply To: 	oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
> Sent: 	Tuesday, July 07, 1998 7:43 AM
> To: 	oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
>
> Hi There!
>
> I own a 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible.  I am presently in the
> process
> of trying to restore it.  The car is not original.  It has a 403cc out
> of a
> 1979 T/A, bored 30 over.  I  converted the front drum brakes to disc
> brakes.
> I have no real mechanical knowledge, but I want to make this a
> learning
> project.  I guess I want to know where I should start?
>

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 08:05:35 -0500
From: "Smetana, Christopher" <csmetana@dowagro.com>
Subject: 68-72 cutlass convertibles

Hi all,
Just curious as to the interchangeability of convertible top pieces
between 68 to 72 Cutlass/4-4-2s.  I'm mostly curious about the quarter
windows.  Also, I'm fairly sure the top motor, cylinders and lines would
all interchange, but what about the actual top and top frame itself?
Thanks.

Chris Smetana
Terre Haute, IN
work: csmetana@dowagro.com

1969 W-31
1969 4-4-2 parts car
plus others

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 09:06:06 EDT
From: <JonKrisInc@aol.com>
Subject: Re: WOW!!: Greg: Please dump this listmember.

In a message dated 98-07-05 10:54:21 EDT, you write:

<< Attention: Greg, the list master.

 I enjoy a healthy discussion and a good argument but I don't remain a list
 member for the kind of crap that this guy posts.  Please dump this guy from
 this list.
  >>
Ditto that!
Bruce
75 Delta 88 Conv. (not available for movies1)

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 09:10:44 EDT
From: <JonKrisInc@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Is it worth it?

In a message dated 98-07-05 15:54:41 EDT, you write:

<< If this list is just for gearheads and skeptics, then - you're right - I
don't
 belong on it. >>

You finally got it. Bye
.

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 09:18:56 -0400
From: Jonathan Parke <jonparke@together.net>
Subject: Whose Slipping? -- Was Re: '56 Station Wagon???

I wrote:

<snip)
Years ago (1963) a buddy and I dropped out of school and traveled 'cross
country.  We picked up a '56 (as I remember) Station Wagon along the way.
<snip>
Yes I know it was 35 years ago, but...  Anybody know if a wagon was made in
'56?
<snip>

Then Mark wrote:

>Last time I checked '56 was 42 years ago. Man you really are slippin'.
><G>
>
>Mark Hahn
>75 Delta 88 Royale Conv.

=======

Hey Mark, last time I checked (using my fingers and toes) 1963 was (and is)
35 years ago.

So... Who's slipping here? ;)

However, I think you actually got me pegged.  For my 53rd birthday my son
gave me a button that says, "I just wander from room to room."  That may be
true, but at least I'm getting some exercise.

Thanks to all for the replies about the nonexistent '56 Wagon.  It was
definitely an Olds and I know it was late '50s.  So probably a '57 or '58.
If I could see a good photo I might be able to pin it down.

So... I'm still looking for some color pictures.  A web site with one would
be great.

TIA

Jonathan Parke
'72 Cutlass Supreme Convertible

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 09:19:28 EDT
From: <ANTIQOLDS@aol.com>
Subject: Re: 68-72 cutlass convertibles

In a message dated 98-07-07 09:08:06 EDT, you write:

<<
 Hi all,
 Just curious as to the interchangeability of convertible top pieces
 between 68 to 72 Cutlass/4-4-2s.  I'm mostly curious about the quarter
 windows.  Also, I'm fairly sure the top motor, cylinders and lines would
 all interchange, but what about the actual top and top frame itself?
 Thanks.

 Chris Smetana
 Terre Haute, >>
 These parts are all the same top frame, 1/4 windows and all   68-72


Everett   OCA# 1961   1961 Starfire

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 08:26:17 -0500
From: "Smetana, Christopher" <csmetana@dowagro.com>
Subject: RE: 68-72 cutlass convertibles

Thanks Everett.
Hey, are you gonna be at the Nationals next week, specifically as a
vendor in the swap meet area selling parts?

Chris Smetana
Terre Haute, IN
work: csmetana@dowagro.com

1969 W-31
1969 4-4-2 parts car
plus others

>----------
>From: 	ANTIQOLDS@aol.com[SMTP:ANTIQOLDS@aol.com]
>Sent: 	Tuesday, July 07, 1998 8:19 AM
>To: 	oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
>Subject: 	Re: 68-72 cutlass convertibles
>
>In a message dated 98-07-07 09:08:06 EDT, you write:
>
><<
> Hi all,
> Just curious as to the interchangeability of convertible top pieces
> between 68 to 72 Cutlass/4-4-2s.  I'm mostly curious about the quarter
> windows.  Also, I'm fairly sure the top motor, cylinders and lines would
> all interchange, but what about the actual top and top frame itself?
> Thanks.
>
> Chris Smetana
> Terre Haute, >>
> These parts are all the same top frame, 1/4 windows and all   68-72
>
>
>Everett   OCA# 1961   1961 Starfire
>

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Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 10:02:37 -0400
From: Ray Moriarty <rmoriarty@blairinc.com>
Subject: Re: List rules

At 12:14 AM 7/7/98 -0600, Charley Buehner wrote:
>> Is it permissable for a private party to post a message to this
>> list for the purpose of selling an Oldsmobile that may very well
>> be of interest to some?
>
>Yes, most definately.  It's quite likely to be of interest of someone
here, and
>potentially more than one or two.  What causes bad issues is this scenario:

Agreed

>1. Person 1:  "I have such and such for sale"
>2. Person 2:  "How much do you want for it?"
>3. Person 3:  "That sounds a bit high to me, how many miles are on it?"
>4. Person 2:  "I don't know, doesn't sound too out of line."
>5. Person 4:  "I paid twice that for mine, it sound's like a deal to me"
>6. Person 2:  "Yeah, not bad.  Where are you at?"
>7. Person 1:  "I'm in ________"

Snip

>This ~seems~ to be the normal lifespan of way too many personal sale
items.  Up
>to around steps 5 to 7, things are fine.

I'm gonna have to disagree here. It is my understanding that any posts
beyond the original for sale notice are inappropriate. The original post
should have a subject line containing a *FS:* and an indication of the
items in the subject line (eg. FS: 72 OAI hood). The body of the post
should contain a complete but brief description of the items for sale.
Ideally an asking price will accompany the description. In addition, as
Charley pointed out, a for sale post should have the seller's contact
information, including location. From this point, every other associated
post should be private.

TIA
Ray

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Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 07:19:05 PDT
From: "David Popadic" <olds67cutlass@hotmail.com>
Subject: Info Needed

Couple of quick questions:

1.  I live around 3 hours from Springfield and never been to a meet
before.  I just bought my first "Classic" car.  Would it be worth the
trip for me?  What type of stuff (car related) is there.  Are there
usually alot of cars?  People selling stuff?

2.  I've pretty much given up on my tires and rims (the rims are a mid
70's corvette rim and the tires are 255 60 15 or 16, can't remember).
My problem was that when I turned the front tires rub, not always
(usually when someone is looking at the car, and I hate that!).  I've
had the springs and shocks replaced (just standard shocks, not the coil
over or whatever they were called).  So either the tires is just too big
or the rims are to big for the car (I've also been told maybe the
offset?????).  So I've decided to go with smaller tires and different
rims.  I don't want to spend an arm and a leg for them though.  Any
suggestions?  What are you other guys running with.  What tire size and
rims?

Thanks,

Dave

______________________________________________________
Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 09:49:40 -0400 (EDT)
From: Kevin Wong <brougham@geocities.com>
Subject: Re: It's official, 88's are dead.

> I work for a Oldsmobile dealer and I got a confidential notice  yesterday,
> that after 50 years, the Olds 88  will no longer be produced

Hmmm... so it's no longer a rumour.  Is it true the current (Malibu-based)
Cutlass will be discontinued in the next few months?  The Alero should be
able to cover this market segment.  If so, does this mean that the
Cutlass name will be dropped?

Kevin Wong       mailto:brougham@geocities.com       Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 07:41:37 -0700
From: "Corey Day" <dayc@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: List rules

Les-

If you send me the info I will put the AD on my Olds website:
www.netcom.com/~dayc/

Corey Day
70 Cutlass S -455
dayc@ix.netcom.com

- -----Original Message-----
From: Les Myer <lmyer@sprynet.com>
To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
Date: Monday, July 06, 1998 10:43 PM
Subject: List rules


>Is it permissable for a private party to post a message to this list for
>the purpose of selling an Oldsmobile that may very well be of interest
>to some?
>
>Regards,
>
>Les Myer
>62 Olds 98
>

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 10:42:01 EDT
From: <BIGJERMES@aol.com>
Subject: Re: It's official, 88's are dead.

In a message dated 98-07-07 10:32:58 EDT, you write:

<< I work for a Oldsmobile dealer and I got a confidential notice  yesterday,
 > that after 50 years, the Olds 88  will no longer be produced >>

i really dont understand what gm is thinking.  they are killing the camaros
and transams supposedly because they arent selling good.  what?????   all i
see around here is camaros and trans ams!!!!!!

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 10:55:11 EDT
From: <Knightvd@aol.com>
Subject: Good times at the races

Back from a couple weeks vaca and glad to be reading list mail again.

I finally got my car to the track (Old Bridge Twp, Raceway Park, NJ) with the
new 3.73 gears.  I was pleased with a 13.9 run at 99 MPH.

With the little amount of time and money ('73 455, Crane cam, headers, milled
and ported heads, alum intake) I put into this motor I am satisfied with the
results in a 4000+ lb car.  With a little more tuning I think I'll be in the
mid 13s.

I was amazed at the number of 10 - 13 second street cars there.  Mostly Ch*vy
and F*rd stuff, but there are always some great classics.  I met a kid running
his dad's 70 W-30 Vista Cruiser.  Yes, it was original, all stock running low
14s.  It was a very nice car in good condition.

Hope to see more Olds stuff next time.

Vince Knight
71 Cutlass Supreme Convertible

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 10:07:32 -0500
From: "Smetana, Christopher" <csmetana@dowagro.com>
Subject: RE: Good times at the races

>and F*rd stuff, but there are always some great classics.  I met a kid
>running
>his dad's 70 W-30 Vista Cruiser.  Yes, it was original, all stock running low
>14s.  It was a very nice car in good condition.

Guess we found the other one then.  Didn't Mondello have one of these
for sale recently?  Fully documented in pristine condition and the
vanity plate read like W30 1 of 2...or was it 1of 3.  And wasn't he
asking like $40K something for it.  It was in a fairly recent JWO, if I
recall correctly.

Chris Smetana
Terre Haute, IN
work: csmetana@dowagro.com

1969 W-31
1969 4-4-2 parts car

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 11:12:57 EDT
From: <DROLDS350@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Good times at the races

Yes, Chris. The W30 Vista was for sale in JWO. $48,000.Plates W30 1 of 2.
Yellow and black. Only two documented. Pretty cool!
Jim McKeague
http://members.aol.com/DROLDS350/W45.html

Guess we found the other one then.  Didn't Mondello have one of these
 for sale recently?  Fully documented in pristine condition and the
 vanity plate read like W30 1 of 2...or was it 1of 3.  And wasn't he
 asking like $40K something for it.  It was in a fairly recent JWO, if I
 recall correctly.

 Chris Smetana
 Terre Haute, IN
 work: csmetana@dowagro.com >>

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Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 08:22:56 -0700
From: Kerry Kroger <kerryk@MCI2000.com>
Subject: Re:

do anything mechanical first then tackle bodywork take your time and have
fun with it the only danger is losing interest halfway through the project
try to stay motivated and try to build a driver as your car isnt 100%
original there is no harm in driving it I drive my 69 442 everyday
and do have the original engine for it it sits in the garage on a stand
fresh but rare enough to not go in the car to dificult to find parts for
anyway good luck and have fun


- -----Original Message-----
From: Alexander Parsley <parsley@ma.ultranet.com>
To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
Date: Tuesday, July 07, 1998 5:44 AM


>Hi There!
>
>I own a 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible.  I am presently in the process
>of trying to restore it.  The car is not original.  It has a 403cc out of a
>1979 T/A, bored 30 over.  I  converted the front drum brakes to disc
brakes.
>I have no real mechanical knowledge, but I want to make this a learning
>project.  I guess I want to know where I should start?
>

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 11:42:11 -0400
From: tchurchill@draper.com (Timothy A. Churchill)
Subject: Finally!  Big Red is Back on the Road!!

Well, it certainly took me long enough...

When I put the Cutlass in hibernation for the winter, I had removed the front
& rear bumpers, tail light housings, trunk molding etc. and had the stuff
rechromed by the nice gent at N.E. Bumper in Providence, RI.  Thanks Everett,
for the recommendation you made to this list about the place!

Well, I got the stuff back in the early June timeframe.  In the meantime,
my wife had to go in for very serious -- but successful! -- surgery at
Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston on May 18th, from which she is
nearly done recovering.  So between taking care of her and the twins,
I had less than no time to get Big Red back together.

But by the first of July, I was able to line up a couple of days to
put everything back together, such that almost exactly 12 Noon on
the Fourth of July (what timing!) Big Red was fully operational again,
now with the correct rear bumper & backup lights.

A quick hand wash -- only 90 minutes! :) -- and a solo test drive, and
then I took the Missus and the kids for a nice convertible ride in the
beautiful sunny weather.

Couldn't have been a nicer way to celebrate the Fourth.

P.S.  Greg, I wish I knew you were passing thru Boston!!  I coulda
      found *some* window of time to have you stop by!  Well, maybe next
      time... or p'haps the family & I might take a road trip thru NS...



Tim Churchill        OCA #30327           Framingham, MA
- ------------------------------------------------------------
'67 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible, a.k.a. 'Big Red'

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 11:40:14 EDT
From: <ANTIQOLDS@aol.com>
Subject: Re: 68-72 cutlass convertibles

In a message dated 98-07-07 09:29:16 EDT, you write:

<<
 Thanks Everett.
 Hey, are you gonna be at the Nationals next week, specifically as a
 vendor in the swap meet area selling parts?
  >>
Hi Chris
    Yes I will be there with a lot of stuff I have spaces inside, where it
will be air conditioned if its hot and dry if it rains, come over and say
hello.

Everett   OCA # 1961   1961 Starfire

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 08:38:10 -0700
From: Kerry Kroger <kerryk@MCI2000.com>
Subject: Re: Info Needed

the rims are 15 x 8 for the corvette they work fine on the rear but they
will rub on the front during fast cornering the offset wont change anything
enough what you need is 14 or 15 x 7 rims and the corresponding tire for the
front of your car this is a sort of guesswork as the 67 only came with 14 x
6 and the books recommend tires for that rim try to go with a narrower
shorter tire I personnally run 225 70 r 14 on the original 14 x 6 rim on my
69 442 but will change that as soon as i get a set of rims back from
stockton wheel they can create a set of original rims in any size you want
so you could give them a call and ask them for a recommendation they are in
stockton california and are in just about every magazine on the rack
- -----Original Message-----
From: David Popadic <olds67cutlass@hotmail.com>
To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
Date: Tuesday, July 07, 1998 7:21 AM
Subject: Info Needed


>Couple of quick questions:
>
>1.  I live around 3 hours from Springfield and never been to a meet
>before.  I just bought my first "Classic" car.  Would it be worth the
>trip for me?  What type of stuff (car related) is there.  Are there
>usually alot of cars?  People selling stuff?
>
>2.  I've pretty much given up on my tires and rims (the rims are a mid
>70's corvette rim and the tires are 255 60 15 or 16, can't remember).
>My problem was that when I turned the front tires rub, not always
>(usually when someone is looking at the car, and I hate that!).  I've
>had the springs and shocks replaced (just standard shocks, not the coil
>over or whatever they were called).  So either the tires is just too big
>or the rims are to big for the car (I've also been told maybe the
>offset?????).  So I've decided to go with smaller tires and different
>rims.  I don't want to spend an arm and a leg for them though.  Any
>suggestions?  What are you other guys running with.  What tire size and
>rims?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Dave
>
>______________________________________________________
>Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

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Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 08:42:56 -0700
From: Kerry Kroger <kerryk@MCI2000.com>
Subject: Re: 68-72 cutlass convertibles

hey do you have the plastic pieces for the headlights on the 442 parts car I
need the left ones for my 442 any help?
- -----Original Message-----
From: Smetana, Christopher <csmetana@dowagro.com>
To: 'oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca' <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
Date: Tuesday, July 07, 1998 6:28 AM
Subject: RE: 68-72 cutlass convertibles


>Thanks Everett.
>Hey, are you gonna be at the Nationals next week, specifically as a
>vendor in the swap meet area selling parts?
>
>Chris Smetana
>Terre Haute, IN
>work: csmetana@dowagro.com
>
>1969 W-31
>1969 4-4-2 parts car
>plus others
>
>>----------
>>From: ANTIQOLDS@aol.com[SMTP:ANTIQOLDS@aol.com]
>>Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 1998 8:19 AM
>>To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
>>Subject: Re: 68-72 cutlass convertibles
>>
>>In a message dated 98-07-07 09:08:06 EDT, you write:
>>
>><<
>> Hi all,
>> Just curious as to the interchangeability of convertible top pieces
>> between 68 to 72 Cutlass/4-4-2s.  I'm mostly curious about the quarter
>> windows.  Also, I'm fairly sure the top motor, cylinders and lines would
>> all interchange, but what about the actual top and top frame itself?
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Chris Smetana
>> Terre Haute, >>
>> These parts are all the same top frame, 1/4 windows and all   68-72
>>
>>
>>Everett   OCA# 1961   1961 Starfire
>>

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 11:55:39 EDT
From: <JonKrisInc@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Convertible Frame Q.

In a message dated 98-07-06 09:18:56 EDT, you write:

<< I have a 73 delta convertible.I don't know if your mechanism is the same as
 mine. >>

Woody,
mine is a scissor top also, Read my thread about the "coke can" adjustment. It
will make your top go down evenly.
Bruce
75 Delta 88 Conv.

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 11:04:22 -0500
From: "Johnson, Sam" <SAJOHNSON@usds.com>
Subject: Head Work

I am thinking about getting some head work done to my heads.  I want to
spend about a grand for both heads. ($500 per head)
Anybody got any ideas on what I should have done or what can I get done for
this amount of money.

Thanks


===========================
Sam E. Johnson, JR.
Cutlass403@ameritech.net
1971 Cutlass S 455
Westside! Chitown IL
===========================

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 11:08:45 -0500
From: "Johnson, Sam" <SAJOHNSON@usds.com>
Subject: Blower on an Olds engine  (paston supercharger)

Has anyone outhere put a blower on there motor.  What are the reselts?  Is
it better than nithous?


===========================
Sam E. Johnson, JR.
Cutlass403@ameritech.net
1971 Cutlass S 455
Westside! Chitown IL
===========================

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 12:12:31 EDT
From: <JonKrisInc@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Forgive my ignorance but

I've put duals on my 75 Delta Conv. Got the great ride and power to boot. Do
it, You'll love it!
Bruce

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 12:18:13 -0400 (EDT)
From: Edwin R Burger <erb22@dunx1.ocs.drexel.edu>
Subject: Parts Needed: 70 442 Coupe

I need a decklid and hood tongue for my 70 442 coupe.  Please send
replies to erb22@drexel.edu

Thanks,
Ed
erb22@drexel.edu

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Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 09:23:10 PDT
From: "David Popadic" <olds67cutlass@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Blower on an Olds engine (paston supercharger)

I have a friend who put a blower on his 70 Challenger with a 440 in it.
He had niteous before that.  Personally I liked it better with the
niteous.  The blower is quick but a lot of money and a lot of work, plus
I don't care for driving (visualibity).

Dave Popadic
67 Cutlass Convertible


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Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 11:44:29 -0500
From: "Brett Wilson" <bwilson@dmotorworks.com>
Subject: Re: Blower on an Olds engine  (paston supercharger)

Natural aspiration is the way to go!  I have known several people without
nitrous or blowers who run well into the 10's.
I have seen at least five olds engines now beign used as paper weights
because of nitrous, one of them because of a Vortec.

my $.50 worth!
Brett Wilson

- -----Original Message-----
From: Johnson, Sam <SAJOHNSON@usds.com>
To: 'Oldsmobile' <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
Date: Tuesday, July 07, 1998 11:05 AM
Subject: Blower on an Olds engine (paston supercharger)


>Has anyone outhere put a blower on there motor.  What are the reselts?  Is
>it better than nithous?
>
>
>===========================
>Sam E. Johnson, JR.
>Cutlass403@ameritech.net
>1971 Cutlass S 455
>Westside! Chitown IL
>===========================

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 13:00:46 -0400
From: "Proietto, Fernando [Ontario]" <Fernando.Proietto@ec.gc.ca>
Subject: RE: W-25 O.A.I. Hood Question

I sit corrected. What I meant to say (write), W-25 hoods didn't come with
350 2bbl engines. Yes, someone could have ordered it as a deal installed
option, but high unlikely. I believe that the W-35 spoiler was a deal
install item.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Kurt Heinrich [SMTP:old442@erols.com]
> Sent:	Monday, July 06, 1998 6:40 PM
> To:	oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
> Subject:	Re: W-25 O.A.I. Hood Question
>
> Proietto, Fernando [Ontario] wrote:
> >
> > Well, Michael, it seems that any of those  possibilities hold. What
> seems
> > more interesting is that you have a '72 Cutlass Supreme. A very nice car
> by
> > any means, however, why the W-25 hood? "72 Supremes didn't come with
> W-25
> > hoods, back then.
>
> I beg to differ.  The options list for the '72 Cutlass Supreme (as well
> as the Cutlass and the Cutlass S) lists the W25 option as available.
> What was not availble on Supremes/convertibles was the W35 reardeck
> spoiler.  Funny though, I don't see THAT listed as on option on ANY '72
> model, can someone clarify this?
>
> --
> Kurt Heinrich  (mailto:old442@erols.com)
> 71 442         (see it at http://www.442.com/heinrich.html)
> OCA# 30442
>
> *****************************************************
> * visit my home page at http://www.erols.com/old442 *
> *****************************************************

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 13:07:05 -0400
From: tgstoner@umich.edu
Subject: 98/96, 88/86, 78/76

On Mon, 06 Jul 1998: "Mike Rothe." <hurstolds@xtalwind.net> wrote:

> Hmmmm.  All you 88/98 experts correct me if I'm wrong, (yeah, yeah, I
> know I am a LOT) but I believe the 86/88 and 96/98 models were available
> in days of old.  the first number (Olds always LIKED numbering cars) I
> believe was for the series of car, of course, 9 being the ultimate.  The
> 6 or 8 in the second number was to signify whether the car came with a 6
> cyl or an 8 cyl engine.  And I don't know off hand, but I seem to recall
> a 76/78 model.  Maybe I'm dreamin.  This is a VERY foggy subject, so I
> could be wrong on this and/or ALL accounts, but this is what pops to
> mind.

****************
I believe that Mike is basically correct.  As I recall, in the 1940s and
early 1950s Fisher Body made different series of bodies for the General
Motors cars.  The 90-series was the top dog, and used by Oldsmobile,
Cadillac, and Buick, just as the C-body was more recently.  The 70 and
80-series bodies were identical to each other in size, but I believe there
were differences in the trim levels and body styles available in each.  I
know that in 1950 Oldsmobile built 88s with the "Rocket" V-8 and 76s with
the GM "Big 6" inline six cylinder engine.  I almost bought a '50 Olds 76
4-door sedan about 20 years ago and so researched these quite a bit.  At
least in the early 1950s, there was no 78 or 86 model, but there may have
been either or both in earlier years.  I believe that prior to the
introduction of the "Rocket", that Oldsmobile was selling models designated
as the 96 too.  In any event, I have never before heard any reference to
the using of the 88 or 98 model designations as tribute to a calendar year.

Tom Stoner
Oldsmobile Club of America #3943
Ann Arbor, MI
tgstoner@umich.edu

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 13:14:10 -0400
From: tgstoner@umich.edu
Subject: Real Car with a 260

On Mon, 6 Jul 1998 "mr. coy d. arbogast" <coyster@earthlink.net> wrote:
> . . . Ever see a real car with a 260? . . .

********************
Ah, yes I have.  Both the original Shelby Cobras and Sunbeam Tigers had 260
 cubic inch V-8s.  I'd gladly take one of either.

Tom Stoner
Oldsmobile Club of America #3943
Ann Arbor, MI
tgstoner@umich.edu

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 12:21:18 -0500
From: "Smetana, Christopher" <csmetana@dowagro.com>
Subject: RE: W-25 O.A.I. Hood Question

Yes the W35 spoiler is listed as dealer-install on club and hardtop
coupes. (at least according to the documents I have)  Hmm, not on a
convertible, interesting.

Chris Smetana
Terre Haute, IN
work: csmetana@dowagro.com

1969 W-31
1969 4-4-2 parts car
plus others

>----------
>From: 	Proietto, Fernando [Ontario][SMTP:Fernando.Proietto@ec.gc.ca]
>Sent: 	Tuesday, July 07, 1998 12:00 PM
>To: 	'oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca'
>Subject: 	RE: W-25 O.A.I. Hood Question
>
>I sit corrected. What I meant to say (write), W-25 hoods didn't come with
>350 2bbl engines. Yes, someone could have ordered it as a deal installed
>option, but high unlikely. I believe that the W-35 spoiler was a deal
>install item.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:	Kurt Heinrich [SMTP:old442@erols.com]
>> Sent:	Monday, July 06, 1998 6:40 PM
>> To:	oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca
>> Subject:	Re: W-25 O.A.I. Hood Question
>>
>> Proietto, Fernando [Ontario] wrote:
>> >
>> > Well, Michael, it seems that any of those  possibilities hold. What
>> seems
>> > more interesting is that you have a '72 Cutlass Supreme. A very nice car
>> by
>> > any means, however, why the W-25 hood? "72 Supremes didn't come with
>> W-25
>> > hoods, back then.
>>
>> I beg to differ.  The options list for the '72 Cutlass Supreme (as well
>> as the Cutlass and the Cutlass S) lists the W25 option as available.
>> What was not availble on Supremes/convertibles was the W35 reardeck
>> spoiler.  Funny though, I don't see THAT listed as on option on ANY '72
>> model, can someone clarify this?
>>
>> --
>> Kurt Heinrich  (mailto:old442@erols.com)
>> 71 442         (see it at http://www.442.com/heinrich.html)
>> OCA# 30442
>>
>> *****************************************************
>> * visit my home page at http://www.erols.com/old442 *
>> *****************************************************
>

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 13:22:04 -0400 (EDT)
From: The Viking <avar@infinet.com>
Subject: Re: 78-87 cutlass dash questions

Those rivets do nothing but hold on a piece of metal bracket which helps
to support the dash.. The removal of the dash is straight forward and
involes only hex head screws.  The hard part is trying to remove the
guage cluster without removing the dash..it is not easy. but once the
dash is out it is a piece of cake.. the entire dash comes out in one
piece from door to door except for the piece below the steering column..
good luck

Al Varhus
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.infinet.com/~avar



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Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 12:23:28 -0500
From: "Dr. David Ritter" <c617scc@semovm.semo.edu>
Subject: center section swap

I bought a 1957 88 a few weeks ago, and just found this list yesterday.  The
88 is a good driver; the only problem seems to be some noise from the rear
end. I want to take my center section out and swap in another carrier
assembly to keep driving it.
Question: are 57 thru 64 Olds and Pontiac pigs directly interchangable? Any
driveshaft potential problems at the pinion flange?

Any information appreciated.
David Ritter

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 13:27:57 -0400 (EDT)
From: The Viking <avar@infinet.com>
Subject: Leaky Oil Dipstick

Unlike many of you who cannot get the oil dipstick out mine fits so loose
that a simple check of the oil level requires a reinsertion.  Not to
mention that when this happens it blows a heck of lot of oil out of the
hole. Anyone have any ideas on firming up the fit? O rings? Silicone?
Thanks

Al Varhus
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.infinet.com/~avar



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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 12:28:52 -0500
From: "Brett Wilson" <bwilson@dmotorworks.com>
Subject: Re: Real Car with a 260

I have raced an Alpine Sunbeam (I think he replaced the 289 with a 260)
I los* :(
of course my car was stock back then and his wasn't.
He runs a high 13

Brett Wilson
67 Cutlass Convertible

- -----Original Message-----
From: tgstoner@umich.edu <tgstoner@umich.edu>
To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
Date: Tuesday, July 07, 1998 12:09 PM
Subject: Real Car with a 260


>On Mon, 6 Jul 1998 "mr. coy d. arbogast" <coyster@earthlink.net> wrote:
>> . . . Ever see a real car with a 260? . . .
>
>********************
>Ah, yes I have.  Both the original Shelby Cobras and Sunbeam Tigers had 260
> cubic inch V-8s.  I'd gladly take one of either.
>
>Tom Stoner
>Oldsmobile Club of America #3943
>Ann Arbor, MI
>tgstoner@umich.edu
>
>
>

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Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 11:36:40 -0600
From: Oldsmagnet <buehner@lyrea.com>
Subject: Re: List rules

> >1. Person 1:  "I have such and such for sale"
> >2. Person 2:  "How much do you want for it?"
> >3. Person 3:  "That sounds a bit high to me, how many miles are on it?"
> >4. Person 2:  "I don't know, doesn't sound too out of line."
> >5. Person 4:  "I paid twice that for mine, it sound's like a deal to me"
> >6. Person 2:  "Yeah, not bad.  Where are you at?"
> >7. Person 1:  "I'm in ________"

> >to around steps 5 to 7, things are fine.
>
> I'm gonna have to disagree here. It is my understanding that any posts
> beyond the original for sale notice are inappropriate.

That's somewhat of a grey area.  Definately true, though, that the higher up on
the list it becomes private, the better.  Most of those first few points
~should~ be coverred in the original post, ideally.  Often times they're not.
Here's a random example of how they ~should~ go:

1.  Person 1, to list:  "I have for sale a 1982 Hurst Olds, 15000
	original miles, Blue, excellent condition, very rare, located
	in Michigan area.  307, all original.  Asking $28500 for it.
	More info mail me privately at mailto:mycar@bogusplaces.com
2.  Person 2, private:  "I'm somewhat interested... where ya at, what's
	your phone number, etc etc etc...
3.  Person 3, to list:  "Wait a minute, I didn't think they made a
	1982 Hurst Olds.  Is this for real?  People beware!"
4.  Person 2, private:  "Yeah, what gives there?"
5.  Person 4, to list:  "He's right, they never made a 1982 Hurst Olds"
6.  Person 2, private:  "What are you trying to pull, here.  You're
	full of %$*$!"
7.  Person 1, private:  "No, not to worry, it's a one-of-a-kind
	prototype for the 83 production.  Here, see for yourself:
	http://www.hurstolds.com/photos2/83proto.jpg
8.  Person 2, private:  "Looks good enough to me!  Sorry about the
	full of @#%$ comment, consider the car sold.  I'll meet you
	when and where?"
9.  Person 1, private:  "You can meet me ____ at ____ etc etc..."
10. Person 2, to list:  "Hey guys, I just bought the H/O Prototype!!!
	It rocks!  Come see my new car at http://whatever.wherever.com"

OK, OK, so I get carried away, a bit.  This is an extreme (and bogus) example,
but there are many times where potential buyers will want or need the list's
input on some of the merchandise.  Times like that are very acceptible to bring
a portion of the post back to the list, but the more that stays off, the
better.  Comments about a sales post are hard to avoid, and often cause no
problems.  Things like "I've seen those" or "I've driven those, they're bada**
cars!!!  If I had the $$$ I'd do it...  blah blah blah..."  Things like that 
can
help a potential buyer be aware of other's impressions of the product (car,
hood, etc) and are very useful tools.  How many have bought a car without 
asking
a confidante what they think, first?

Anyway, keep it as private as possible.  Feathers usually don't get ruffled
until it gets down to the "I'll meet you there at 4:00" type posts.  Nobody 
else
will be there, so they don't care about that.  That's when people start getting
really excited to "keep that crap off the list" etc.

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 13:39:30 EDT
From: <AGUY4RUMLI@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Blower on an Olds engine  (paston supercharger)

In a message dated 98-07-07 12:09:36 EDT, you write:

<< Has anyone outhere put a blower on there motor.  What are the reselts?  Is
 it better than nithous? >>
I have a paxton on my 72olds but it has a 87 chevy tpi motor in it and 125HP
nitros kit. I have had it on there for about 3 years with no problems.I rarly
hit the juice im not sure she could take all that cylinder press. The bottom
end is all stock. But once in a blue moon i do give her a squirt. I have
another paxton i will be putting on my BB olds over the winter. My brother
also has a BB pontiac with a paxton in his 80TA. The only problem he has it
TRACTION!!!!!!!!

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 13:46:23 -0500
From: "Cote, Jeffrey"
<IMCEAEX-_O=MCCO_OU=MORGAN_CN=RECIPIENTS_CN=M947AIM@morganco.com> Subject:
Chrome plating

I'm lookin for a reputable chrome shop to do over some of my parts.
Any good ones in New England?
- --Jeff

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Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 13:51:42 -0400
From: tchurchill@draper.com (Timothy A. Churchill)
Subject: Re: Chrome plating

> I'm lookin for a reputable chrome shop to do over some of my parts.
> Any good ones in New England?


Jeff,

Try New England Bumper, at (401) 434-6300.  Proprietor's name is Joe.
He just did a whole bunch of chrome for me, including the bumpers.
I was very satisfied with the quality & price.



Tim Churchill        OCA #30327           Framingham, MA
- ------------------------------------------------------------
'67 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible, a.k.a. 'Big Red'

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Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 13:51:36 -0400
From: Jim & Jo Chermack <chermac@exis.net>
Subject: Re: Good times at the races

Chris and Jim

        This IS Mondello's car that's for sale.

Jim Chermack

At 11:12 AM 7/7/1998 EDT, you wrote:
>Yes, Chris. The W30 Vista was for sale in JWO. $48,000.Plates W30 1 of 2.
>Yellow and black. Only two documented. Pretty cool!
>Jim McKeague
>http://members.aol.com/DROLDS350/W45.html
>
>Guess we found the other one then.  Didn't Mondello have one of these
> for sale recently?  Fully documented in pristine condition and the
> vanity plate read like W30 1 of 2...or was it 1of 3.  And wasn't he
> asking like $40K something for it.  It was in a fairly recent JWO, if I
> recall correctly.
>
> Chris Smetana
> Terre Haute, IN
> work: csmetana@dowagro.com >>
>
>

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 13:40:48 -0400
From: "Thomas Q. Bartee" <tbartee@mitre.org>
Subject: Tilt Steering Wobble Side-to-Side: Problem Solved

Hello everyone - well, I solved the problem with the tilt steering wheel
wobble in my '85 Cutlass Salon last weekend (per my question to the list
last week).  Indeed, as had been encounted by other list members, the
problem was looseness in the four torx bolts deep inside the steering column.

My thanks to everyone who replied on this and extra thanks to Thomas Martin
and Dorian Yeager for additional info which made this task a lot easier.

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 07 Jul 98 13:55:00 PDT
From: Joseph Cernada <joec@tpg.com>
Subject: RE: Convertible Frame Q.

> Anybody know of a good replacement for the rivets holding the
convertable
> links together?

I replaced a pivot type rivet on my '70 Cutlass convertible trunk hinge.
 Used a clevis pin (3/8" x 2" ?) and a washer and metal clip.  Was the
perfect size to replace the rivet.  The metal clip side is hidden in the
back of the trunk and the clevis pin side looks just like the stock rivet
end.

However, this will only work if you've got space for the pin to stick out
on one side (one end of the clevis pin will set flush against the metal,
but the other end will stick out at least a 1/2 inch.  And you also need
to find a pin that's the same size as the rivet.  You can use the washers
to shim up any loose space since the holes are already drilled in the
clevis pin.

If you're using the bolts, do you have room to put two nuts on it?  This
would allow you to tighten the nuts against each other so that they don't
tighten against your frame links and cause binding...



 ---
Joseph Cernada
70 Cutlass Supreme Convertible

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 13:23:14 -0500
From: David L Wyatt <WYATT_DAVID_L@lilly.com>
Subject: Re: 98/96, 88/86, 78/76

Did the numbering of body series have something to do with Fisher body?
Fisher supplied the same bodies to all of GM.  I seem to recall Buicks of the
late 40's and early 50's having a 70 series as well as others.  The 70 series
just happens to stick in my memory.  Specials and Supers were one series and
Roadmasters and Centuries were another.  Cadillac also had numbered series for
some of their models.

Food for thought,
Dave (just old enough to recall, not old enough to really remember) Wyatt
70  4-4-2

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 14:23:28 EDT
From: <DROLDS350@aol.com>
Subject: Re: NEW web page

I couldn't get the second page to work. I tried AOL 4.0 and Netscape
Navigator, but couldn't get it to work. What is the correct address for the
second page?
Jim McKeague
http://members.aol.com/DROLDS350/W45.html

------------------------------

Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 14:19:58 -0400
From: Great Escape Mktg <gemi@gte.net>
Subject: wheel moulding trim '67 cutlass per Jim Chermack

I need your telephone number re: subject and my letter sent on 6/26/97.
Robert Dye

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 14:31:06 EDT
From: <OldsGuyGA@aol.com>
Subject: Re: 70 letters

 kevin,do you still have the 70 4-4-2 hood letters..
my friend misplaced your address

jeff....

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Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 14:56:15 -0400
From: "Mike Rothe." <hurstolds@xtalwind.net>
Subject: Re: 69 Convert Resto

> I have no real mechanical knowledge, but I want to make this a learning
> project.  I guess I want to know where I should start?

If I were gonna start in on anything first, it's the mechanical side of
things.  This way, you can still drive and enjoy the car while you
restore, if you AREN'T going full bore with a frame off resto or
something heavily detailed.

Where do you want to go today?  This is what you need to ask yourself.
You need to know what you have PLANNED for your car.  This is
important.  Planning.  Do this, and stick to it, and you'll be much
happier.  Now, if you just want to spruce it up with cosmetics, then I
suggest buying all the little trim parts and pieces, lablelling and
storing them until you get them ALL together.  Then, you can replace all
the stuff you want to on it and clean and fix as you go.

One thing you can do is find a friend or someone you know that KNOWS
about cars, and preferrably Oldses, and have them "judge" your car.
Take notes about what they see that needs fixing on the car, and write
them down.  It's fun, and you also get a different, but usually kinder,
perspective on how your car actually is seen by others.  You take the
notes, then do your OWN "judging" and write down some more.  The owner
seems to be ALWAYS more critical of the little things.

Then, prioritize the list from biggest/hardest/most expensive, on down.
What and when does this part need fixing, etc.  Gives you a good idea on
how much you need to spend.

If you want to do a mild or more resto on it, then be prepared.  Take
what you THINK your alloted $$ and TIME budget will be, multiply it by 4
or 5, and this is what it will end up REALLY taking you.  You always
tend to go that 'extra mile' when you really just wanted to repaint the
engine compartment, and end up replating the brake booster and carb.
It happens a lot.  And sometimes, it's worth it.

Basically, you need to have a good idea of where you're at right now,
and where you want to end up, and then figure out how you can get
there.  Sorry this isn't very specific, but you need to assess the
situation for yourself, and you know more than anyone about how well
your wallet can stand the restoration.

One extra tip, get an ASSEMBLY and CHASSIS manual for your car.  They're
still around and available, and shouldn't cost an arm and a leg.  They
are worth their weight in gold for information.

Good Luck.
Mike Rothe

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 15:57:39 EDT
From: <Knightvd@aol.com>
Subject: Drive Shaft balancing

Does anyone know of a place in the Philadelphia area where I can get my drive
shaft balanced?

Has anyone purchased a used driveshaft at a junkyard recently that can tell me
what they are going for?  I might just buy another one and try it if I can get
it cheap.

Thanks

Vince Knight
71 Cutlass Supreme Convertible

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 22:22:53 +0200
From: "TRONDJARLE PEDERSEN" <trondped@c2i.net>
Subject: Nice day isnt it?

Greetings fellow list members.

My life is great. spent last weekend in Kirkenes (small Norwegian town on the
border to russia) on a car show. (didnt get any prises thoug and just 1 olds
exept mine:-( ) My Olds behaved here self nice (all thoug i was a bitt sceptik
over the lifter clatter) all off the 1000miles to the show. got my converter
canged to day :-). so are the cam and lifters. My "new" diskbrakes preformed
nicely ( i was able to stopp before i hitt any off the reindeere that were
standing on the road around that left turn :-). she`s all dressed upp and ready
to go to the drag show in Piteaa (nordern sweden) this weekend. Just foundmy
shelf a delta 88 that shal be my daily driver. Iff i just could get my 455
finish so that i can throve away the 350diesel i the 88 :-)

sorry fore the none olds contense

Trond-J

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 17:17:12 -0300 (ADT)
From: Greg Beaulieu <ab348@chebucto.ns.ca>
Subject: Wanted: '77-'79 Delta Remote Mirror

The mirror that's on the '78 right now looks to be off a Ch*vy C*price of
the same vintage. I could live with it except that the chrome is lousy
and the mechanism doesn't work very good. So I'd like to replace it.

The only one I've found off Deltas of this vintage around here was
seized. I took it apart to try and repair it and discovered that these
are non-repairable. I also discovered that mirrors from '80 and up models
(of which I have an ample supply) do not fit and are slightly different in
style.

So what I need is a remote driver's side mirror from a '77-'79 Delta or
98 (I assume) that has good chrome and a working mechanism. Oh yeah,
having it not cost a lot would be good too. ;-) Reply directly to me and
thanks!

Greg Beaulieu    ab348@chebucto.ns.ca    Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 14:11:50 -0700
From: "Corey Day" <dayc@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: NEW web page

Jim-

Which page?
 Home Page          http://pw2.netcom.com/~dayc/index.html

Technical                http://pw2.netcom.com/~dayc/tech.htm
Vin                           http://pw2.netcom.com/~dayc/vin.htm
Swapmeet              http://pw2.netcom.com/~dayc/swapmeet.htm
Links                       http://pw2.netcom.com/~dayc/favorite.htm
Car of the month? http://pw2.netcom.com/~dayc/photo.htm

Corey Day
70 Cutlass S -455
http://pw2.netcom.com/~dayc/

- -----Original Message-----
From: DROLDS350@aol.com <DROLDS350@aol.com>
To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca <oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca>
Cc: DROLDS350@aol.com <DROLDS350@aol.com>
Date: Tuesday, July 07, 1998 11:27 AM
Subject: Re: NEW web page


>I couldn't get the second page to work. I tried AOL 4.0 and Netscape
>Navigator, but couldn't get it to work. What is the correct address for the
>second page?
>Jim McKeague
>http://members.aol.com/DROLDS350/W45.html
>

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 17:12:31 EDT
From: <Ridn88@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Was there once an Olds Limo?

i install aftermarket auto accessories, we installed three pop up sunroofs in
an olds lemo for parade use. the owner called it the cinnipede, which i
thought was appropriate. it was built from a toro, had six rear doors, and six
rear wheels. definetly unique!!!!!!!

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 14:15:32 -0700
From: "Corey Day" <dayc@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Fw: Stripe Info

Does anyone have info on the Y-73 option hood stripes for the 1970 Cutlass
S? Stencil availability or dimensions? Are they similiar to the W-25 hood
stripes

Thanks-

Corey Day
1970 Cutlass S - 455
dayc@ix.netcom.com
http://www.netcom.com/~dayc/

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Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 17:39:10 +0100
From: Matt Cremean <ccremean@edcen.ehhs.cmich.edu>
Subject: Re: Good times at the races

Knightvd@aol.com wrote:
>
> Back from a couple weeks vaca and glad to be reading list mail again.
>
> I finally got my car to the track (Old Bridge Twp, Raceway Park, NJ) with the
> new 3.73 gears.  I was pleased with a 13.9 run at 99 MPH.

What's the duration of the cam? I want to see if my car could run 13's.

- --
*************
Matt Cremean
mailto:ccremean@edcen.ehhs.cmich.edu
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         77     33333
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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 17:33:37 EDT
From: <BuchD@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Where do i fill the transmission fluid ?

try the trans dipstick tube

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 15:41:51 -0600
From: "Litke, David" <Litke.David@tci.com>
Subject: Original A/C on 72 Cutlass supreme

Hey Everyone,

	I Enjoy reading this list quite a lot and since I am fixing up my 72
Cutlass supreme can anyone give me tips on getting the A/C working.  There
is no cold air at all  and I was wondering what the possiblity of having an
A/C shop evac the system and convert the system to R-134. The previous owner
said that the A/C didn't work and it had been so long that she didn't know
why.  I hate to spend $150 to find that I have to buy a compressor or
something and then respend the money.  At least with the R-134 system I can
do the job myself for $50 or so and $5 to refresh the system if it leaks.

	Has anyone had experience with this system, I am totally ignorant.
Help, the summer is getting hot.  I just installed a set of aftermarket
guages so I could see if the engine is overheating, a personal prerequisite
before getting the A/C fixed.

litke.david@tci.com
'72 Cutlass Supreme
'73 98 Regency

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 17:58:28 EDT
From: <HOFFAX181@aol.com>
Subject: Re: How do you clean alu. intake???

use auto tech aluminum cleaner there isn't a thing it won't clean

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 15:00:25 -0700
From: dbennett@asu.edu
Subject: RE: Original A/C on 72 Cutlass supreme

I would be interested in any info on this subject as well.  Has anyone
converted their system.
It gets awful hot here in AZ.

Dan Bennett
'72 Supreme

- -----Original Message-----
From: oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca
[mailto:oldsmobile-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]On Behalf Of Litke, David
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 1998 2:42 PM
To: 'OLDS MAILING LIST'
Subject: Original A/C on 72 Cutlass supreme

Has anyone had experience with this system, I am totally ignorant.
Help, the summer is getting hot.  I just installed a set of aftermarket
guages so I could see if the engine is overheating, a personal prerequisite
before getting the A/C fixed.

litke.david@tci.com
'72 Cutlass Supreme
'73 98 Regency

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 17:59:50 EDT
From: <HOFFAX181@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Forgive my ignorance but

it's an 84

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 18:02:48 EDT
From: <ANTIQOLDS@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Chrome plating

In a message dated 98-07-07 13:46:08 EDT, you write:

<<
 I'm lookin for a reputable chrome shop to do over some of my parts.
 Any good ones in New England?
 --Jeff
  >>
    New England Chrome 1 Dexer Rd East Providence, R.I. 1-401-434-6300
or home phone 401-397 9347. His name is Joe, he has been doing a lot of my
work for three years and everything has been good. Fast turnaround time and
great warrenty. He is open now but because of vacations not much getting done
for two weeks.

Everett   OCA# 1961    1961 Starfire

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Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 18:06:33 EDT
From: <HOFFAX181@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Forgive my ignorance but

you have to have a dual exhaust custom made for the 84 88's right i can't find
anything out there for it right now i'm not sure what size pipes i want to go
with 2, 2.25, or 2.5 for the 307 anyone have expieriences ith 307s

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