So had this for a bit over a year now and have grown pretty attached to it so this will be a long term project that i think i will hold on to.
So the story goes that my brother in law runs a lowrider car club and after heading to a few events with the nopics, she really enjoyed it and gave me permission to get involved. Its really family friendly with regular cruises to pubs etc. and just hanging out with mates and so after a bit of searching i found the car that was not an impala (very important to me as i like having something a bit different), had a good suspension base that is easy to modify and that is the most comfortable car i've ever driven.
So enter my 1966 Oldsmobile 98 (i believe one of 3 in the country and the only 2 door hardtop)
Good:
66,000 genuine miles
425ci rocket v8 (only modification is an edelbrock 4 barrel carb)
Factory AC car
Factory Power Steering
Power windows
Power seats
Power assisted drums all round
Pillarless
Split rear screen
15 inch Astro Supreme Wheels
Bad:
Has been hit in the ass and warped the left hand quarter (will get this repaired in the not too distant future
Rust around the rear windscreen
Brakes barely work
Some sun damage to the material on the seats
Right front wheel bearing shagged recently
Modifications so far include makita springs (which actually ride really well), makita exhaust to remove the rear muffler (stock is 2 into 1 system which was too quiet), new 15 inch whitewalls and half headlight covers.
Future Plans:
Convert front end to 66 Cadillac Disc Brakes (using a Scarebird Kit with hubs which includes new bearings)
Set of 15 inch Cadillac Kelsey Hayes Wires
Fix damage
Retrim in same pattern as stock
Dual exhaust headers leading into twin bellflowers
Full stereo but completely hidden
Shockwave front struts
Ride Specialties Rear Bags
Airlift Performance Airbag Controller
Accuair CVT 5 gallon tank
Reinstate the air conditioning (needs condenser, receiver/drier and some hoses)
Fix up some leaks and general wear and tear
This will be a long term project (still very slowly working on my Cortina) which doesn't worry me since i absolutely love this car, it can easily fit child seats in it when that time occurs and its amazing the demographic of people who don't know what an oldsmobile is or are old folks and love it to death. Also for the price i paid and demand for these rigs, i will never lose money on it.
So the story goes that my brother in law runs a lowrider car club and after heading to a few events with the nopics, she really enjoyed it and gave me permission to get involved. Its really family friendly with regular cruises to pubs etc. and just hanging out with mates and so after a bit of searching i found the car that was not an impala (very important to me as i like having something a bit different), had a good suspension base that is easy to modify and that is the most comfortable car i've ever driven.
So enter my 1966 Oldsmobile 98 (i believe one of 3 in the country and the only 2 door hardtop)
Good:
66,000 genuine miles
425ci rocket v8 (only modification is an edelbrock 4 barrel carb)
Factory AC car
Factory Power Steering
Power windows
Power seats
Power assisted drums all round
Pillarless
Split rear screen
15 inch Astro Supreme Wheels
Bad:
Has been hit in the ass and warped the left hand quarter (will get this repaired in the not too distant future
Rust around the rear windscreen
Brakes barely work
Some sun damage to the material on the seats
Right front wheel bearing shagged recently
Modifications so far include makita springs (which actually ride really well), makita exhaust to remove the rear muffler (stock is 2 into 1 system which was too quiet), new 15 inch whitewalls and half headlight covers.
Future Plans:
Convert front end to 66 Cadillac Disc Brakes (using a Scarebird Kit with hubs which includes new bearings)
Set of 15 inch Cadillac Kelsey Hayes Wires
Fix damage
Retrim in same pattern as stock
Dual exhaust headers leading into twin bellflowers
Full stereo but completely hidden
Shockwave front struts
Ride Specialties Rear Bags
Airlift Performance Airbag Controller
Accuair CVT 5 gallon tank
Reinstate the air conditioning (needs condenser, receiver/drier and some hoses)
Fix up some leaks and general wear and tear
This will be a long term project (still very slowly working on my Cortina) which doesn't worry me since i absolutely love this car, it can easily fit child seats in it when that time occurs and its amazing the demographic of people who don't know what an oldsmobile is or are old folks and love it to death. Also for the price i paid and demand for these rigs, i will never lose money on it.
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