And the best vehicle ever award goes to.......
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Topic: And the best vehicle ever award goes to.......
Posted By: Les Royer
Subject: And the best vehicle ever award goes to.......
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2018 at 7:36am
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I found this service record for your enjoyment. I was 18 years of age at the time 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Sport Color Firethorn Red /White Landau vinyl roof Purchase price new $6,285 Engine 403 CID Transmission Turbo Hydramatic 350 Average MPG 18-20 Cost of gas $.65 Repair Items while under factory warranty None Miles when put into service 10 Miles when vehicle sold 195,000 Total years owned 17 1977-1994 Selling price when sold $1,000 Service history Engine oil changes 49 Transmission oil changes 3 Belt and hose changes 2 Front brake service 2 sets of organic pads (no rotors) Rear brake service 5 sets of organic shoes (no drums) Engine service one oil sender unit/6 sets of spark plugs no wires/one dist cap & rotor Transmission service none Rear end service one u joint Exhaust 5 tail pipes one muffler front end service 2 idler arms, 2 alignments, 6 wheel bearing packs with seals Other misc service Removal of Landau vinyl roof due to fabric shrinkage ------------- I still gots my A/C but it's clear out in the barn now. |
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Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2018 at 8:19pm
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Hmm - was thinking about my Olds 1965 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - with 442 Options (White on White / Antique Red Interior) 400 cu in 345 HP, 4 speed close ratio, 3:55 Posi rear . 86,000 miles - 2 sets of brakes front and rear, rear brake cylinders , 1 water pump , 1 rear axle, replace starter bushings , 1 paint job , 1 top and plastic rear window Bought in new for $3,245 - guy game me a $13,000 cashiers check to hold if i decided to sell it to him - gave him his check back a week later . ------------- Life lesson: If you’re being chased by a lion, you’re on a horse, to the left of you is a giraffe and on the right is a unicorn, what do you do? You stop drinking and get off the carousel. |
Posted By: Tbone95
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2018 at 8:18am
Coke, I'm generally not a GM guy, but I've always had a soft spot for 442's!
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Posted By: desertjoe
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2018 at 8:23am
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Yep,,,four barrel, four speed, and dual exhaust,,them was some azz kickers back then,,,,
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Posted By: Tbone95
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2018 at 8:24am
Well I'll be.....I always thought the "2" was for the posi....
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desertjoe wrote: