My Driveway + 1, Part 2

[Cory Wolfe]

I'm not going to let out too many details at the moment, but me and my dad are going to pick up a car tomorrow. I'll give you a hint: It's RWD, a GM product, has a vinyl top, and is older than I am.

I'll fill in the rest once it's in our possession. I'm anxious to drive this beastalicious piece of machinery.

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What it is, info about it, and pics in post 14/15.

Edited September 9, 2007 by blackviper8891

[vonVeezelsnider]

Ooh, My interests have been piqued.... I'm sure 68 will be beside himself as well

Looking forward to pics

[Sixty8panther]

1982 Buick Regal coupe?

1973 Chevy Monte Carlo?

1980 Mercury Zephyr?

1975 Pontiac Grand Prix?

1978 Dodge Magnum?

[Intrepidation]

Something that works?

[2005 EquinoxLS]

That Actually leaves a lot of options. A B-body maybe? Hmmmm? Not that I would be biased to lean towards that direction.

[Flybrian]

I'll give you a hint: It's RWD, a GM product, has a vinyl top, and is older than I am.

The ultra-rare '88 Pontiac Fiero Grand Floridian Olympic Suncoast Presidential Diamond Jubilee Congressional Town Coupe?

[ocnblu]

Do they even let those out of Florida?

[Camino LS6]

Wild guess: '77 Olds 98.

[SuperSport623]

maybeeeeeeeeeeee.... A body? B Body? X Body? G Body? lol

[mustang84]

I thought I remember you talking about a Cutlass a while back, so I'll guess that.

[knightfan26917]

*frowns*

No word yet? My goodness........I don't know if I can stand to wait to find out . He he

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[daves87rs]

The ultra-rare '88 Pontiac Fiero Grand Floridian Olympic Suncoast Presidential Diamond Jubilee Congressional Town Coupe?

x2

[Cory Wolfe]

I thought I remember you talking about a Cutlass a while back, so I'll guess that.

You would be correct, Sir.

It's a 1984 Cutlass Supreme in Dark Maple Red Metallic. It comes complete with a 307ci 4 barrel V8, 2.14 rear axle, limited slip differential, bucket seats, rallye wheels, AM/FM radio, and the coveted vinyl top. Bought it for $450 from the original owner. It's been sitting for over 2 years. Included, was the original window sticker and all the manuals, guides, and brochures. It needs a tiny bit of work, mostly in the form of a tune up as it cuts out at times. My dad tried to clean the carburetor a bit. The vinyl roof is pretty tattered, as well. The paint, originally looked quite faded, but after 4 hours of washing and waxing (oh, are my arms and chest ever sore), it doesn't look too bad. Not nearly as shiny as the other vehicles in our driveway, but enough so not to look flat. There's a few rust spots, but nothing too major. The interior is pretty much spotless, save for the cracked steering wheel and ghetto shift knob. Most everything works. The exceptions being the A/C, the third brake light, and the power antennae. On the road, it rides with a jittery float. The brakes are mushy, but stop decently. The steering is about as numb as it gets. Power-wise, it's not the most powerful thing there ever was, but it has decent torque. It's not what I'm used to, but it's not bad. Fun, in an odd way.

Now onto the pics... a few detail shots:

Working on it in the driveway:

The difference a good wax job makes:

[Cory Wolfe]

After I finally finished cleaning it up. It got dark as I finished, so these pics aren't of the greatest quality. I'll have better ones for tomorrow:

[91z4me]

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Am I reading that right? Only 432 miles!

[Chris_Doane]

Am I reading that right? Only 432 miles!

Sure. Just add 100,000.

[bobo]

It's a beauty. Very nice. Price is a steal. The third brake light is an aftermarket deal. They weren't installed by the factory until 1986.

[Cory Wolfe]

Am I reading that right? Only 432 miles!

As Chris mentioned, you may want to add 100k.

Any big plans for it, OldmobBV?

Perhaps a paintjob, some wider wheels/tires, an extensive engine cleansing... and a CD player may be in its future. Edited September 9, 2007 by blackviper8891

[Oracle of Delphi]

Where's the airbag? Sorry I couldn't resist!

Edited September 9, 2007 by Pontiac Custom-S

[NINETY EIGHT REGENCY]

WOW! Congrats to you sir. Welcome to the Oldsmobile family. That is a great looking Cutlass. A paint job would really boost it. What work does it need? Nice photos too. Who will be driving the vehicle in the family? Congrats to you and your family sir...

There is indeed a special feel in an Oldsmobile.......

[ocnblu]

VIPER! Finally, you got a real car! I guess you and your dad will check it over good, after a car sits for a while, things tend to dry rot and rust, whatnot. Very cool... and I am totally jealous over the price.

Please don't Donk it!

[vonVeezelsnider]

Beautiful Cutlass!

[SuperSport623]

congrats! i LOVEEEEEE G Bodies...lol

[K.C.]

BV! Looks good! Edited September 9, 2007 by K.C.

[Camino LS6]

Daytime shots,please.

[Cory Wolfe]

Where's the airbag? Sorry I couldn't resist!

Who needs an airbag?

WOW! Congrats to you sir. Welcome to the Oldsmobile family. That is a great looking Cutlass. A paint job would really boost it. What work does it need? Nice photos too. Who will be driving the vehicle in the family? Congrats to you and your family sir...

There is indeed a special feel in an Oldsmobile.......

Thanks. Basically, a tune up (carb work, most likely), fluid changes, some belts, some bulbs, and perhaps some fuses. I'll probably find out more once we go to get it inspected. It'll be for all of us to drive, but I'll probably end up driving it the most for the time being.

VIPER! Finally, you got a real car! I guess you and your dad will check it over good, after a car sits for a while, things tend to dry rot and rust, whatnot. Very cool... and I am totally jealous over the price.

Please don't Donk it!

So far everything seems to check out. It drives well except for the engine cutting out at times, but it's getting better the more its driven.

I took some more pictures, but its raining out. I'm going to wait until the weather is nice to take more pictures, but here are a few to tide you all over.

[NINETY EIGHT REGENCY]

Where did you get the cute little Cutlass Supreme? Nice photos especially with the rain drops. I hope that is all you have to do to your car. I really do. Enjoy your new Oldsmobile.

[Cory Wolfe]

Where did you get the cute little Cutlass Supreme? Nice photos especially with the rain drops. I hope that is all you have to do to your car. I really do. Enjoy your new Oldsmobile.

Wal Mart. It's a Johnny Lightnight Classic Gold Collection. Bought it a few weeks ago. It's ironically, the same year as ours. Even has a PA plate painted on it. Edited September 9, 2007 by blackviper8891

[Flybrian]

Woo! Donk it! Donk it! Donk it!

[K.C.]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[ocnblu]

(my voice like jumping out of a plane without a parachute) NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... donk.

[K.C.]

:rotflmao: at 'blu

[daves87rs]

It's a good looking Olds, BV.

[Oracle of Delphi]

It's older than BV! :rotflmao:

[ocnblu]

...and it's still here.

[Paolino]

Woo! Donk it! Donk it! Donk it!

OMG... BV... I'm sooo sorry... I thought when 'blu said "Don't donk it!", he meant not to get into an accident and wreck it!

Now that I know the correct meaning, yeah, don't donk it.

[K.C.]

Whew, I'm not the only one who thought that. Its nice to be uncool with others. Thanks Paolino for makin me feel better about that.

[mustang84]

Some more classy after-market ideas for BV

[DetroitNut90]

Nice Cutlass, BV. It looks like it even came with it's own library!

[Flybrian]

But honestly, all those Cuttys I posted look damn nice...with regular wheels and suspensions. I like the paint jobs and the fact that its not a piece of trailer trash like too many G-body coupes in West Central Florida...

[Cory Wolfe]

It's older than BV! :rotflmao:

I hope you aren't just figuring that out. I did say that in my original post, afterall...

Anyways, I think removing the vinyl top, the pin stripe, certain trim pieces, blacking out a few things, and adding beefier tires would be quick improvements. After that, a nice paintjob, preferably in the original color, would go a long ways into improving its looks. Beyond that, it wouldn't need much. This one sort of illustrates my ideas:

[Oracle of Delphi]

I hope you aren't just figuring that out. I did say that in my original post, afterall...

Don't get your panties in a knot, I was only teasing. It looks nice for a car that was made before I could drive! :AH-HA_wink:

[bobo]

Also, when a vinyl top is on a car, sometimes the detail work around the windows is not done. There's something to be said about keep a vehicle stock.

[Cory Wolfe]

I'd be careful removing the vinyl top. You never know what king of corrosion and mold are growing under those things. Keep in mind the paint is probably toast under the there as well.

True. It's shot, though, so there's no chance of keeping it if it comes to prettying it up.

[knightfan26917]

BV,

CONGRATS! That is a sweet Cutlass Supreme .

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[Cory Wolfe]

Finally got some good day time pics.

Exterior:

Interior:

[Cory Wolfe]

Random detail shots:

Under the hood:

The paint:

The vinyl top:

[frogger]

Nice, looks like its in decent shape. Good luck with the vinyl top, thats a bit of a question mark as to what lies beneath.

[NINETY EIGHT REGENCY]

Nice photos sir.. What about the floor shifter? It should be a T bar shifter. The other details are accuarate. That also is a base model with options. I know because I recognize the Oldsmobile seat pattern too. I have that brochure here in my house.I would get the top refinished. Do not pull it up. Great photos today.

[ocnblu]

How much do you want for it?