Re: semi OT: length of 83 Cutlass vs....

2006-08-07 Thread spddemun
--- Joe Vahabzadeh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At 07:50 PM 8/7/06 -0700, Karen wrote: > >I did measure my '78 98 Regency coupe a few months > ago > >(for new car cover) and it was either 21 or 22 > feet. > >It's dark out now, or I would re-measure for you. > >That is bumper to bumper, includi

Re: semi OT: length of 83 Cutlass vs....

2006-08-07 Thread Joe Vahabzadeh
At 07:50 PM 8/7/06 -0700, Karen wrote: >I did measure my '78 98 Regency coupe a few months ago >(for new car cover) and it was either 21 or 22 feet. >It's dark out now, or I would re-measure for you. >That is bumper to bumper, including the black/white >striped bumper guards. karen Well, when y

ebayer parting out '69 W32

2006-08-07 Thread Christopher Witt
The wheel ended Sunday but there is alot still left on the car. Feel free to give me a call at 502-221-1690 Thanks Mike --- Chris Witt From: "Magda Reus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Message from eBay Member Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 19:10:46 -04

Re: semi OT: length of 83 Cutlass vs....

2006-08-07 Thread steven pignataro
Ask the ebayer that sells the custom cutlass'  he has the measurements down to the hundreth of an inch!!! lol!!!spddemun <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I did measure my '78 98 Regency coupe a few months ago(for new car cover) and it was either 21 or 22 feet. It's dark out now, or I would re-measure fo

Re: semi OT: length of 83 Cutlass vs....

2006-08-07 Thread spddemun
I did measure my '78 98 Regency coupe a few months ago (for new car cover) and it was either 21 or 22 feet. It's dark out now, or I would re-measure for you. That is bumper to bumper, including the black/white striped bumper guards. karen --- Joe Vahabzadeh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ok, so

semi OT: length of 83 Cutlass vs....

2006-08-07 Thread Joe Vahabzadeh
Ok, so semi-off topic. I've not been able to find via web searches the length of the 83 Cutlass (2dr), bumper to bumper, compared to the following: 1) 83 Mercury Zephyr 2) 79 Cutlass 3) 78 Olds 98 (2dr) Is there some sort of guide or reference somewhere that lists vehicle weights, overall length

RE: more stripe fodder

2006-08-07 Thread Kurt
Stripe *and* emblems . Stripe can't be correct unless the 442 is in the right place! Kurt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wmachines.shubes.net '65 Jetstar 1 (4-speed) '66 442 Sports Coupe (Tri-Carb, 4-speed) '67 442 Convertible (4-speed) '69 442 Convertible (3-speed manual) '92 Achieva SCX

Re: Got suspension tools?

2006-08-07 Thread OLDSmobility.com
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I cut a piece of 1/8" thick steel plate just wide enough to wedge in there. I hammer it into a semi circle to fit around the bushing. Bruce Roe I pressed in my bushings in my shop. I just used a piece of pipe, cut to the right length, and slipped a couple plas

Got suspension tools?

2006-08-07 Thread bcroe
I cut a piece of 1/8" thick steel plate just wide enough to wedge in there. I hammer it into a semi circle to fit around the bushing. Bruce Roe 7 Aug 2006 "Christopher Witt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Anybody got them spreader tools that you use to maintain shape of > suspension > arms

Re: Please rate this part

2006-08-07 Thread RickChiero
As described looks like to me. I rate them a 8.50 out of 10 - Original Message - From: "73H/O OLDSRIP" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 9:03 AM Subject: Re: Please rate this part > Chris, > > From what I can see the part looks very good.

radio

2006-08-07 Thread Faye
I  AM  LOOKING  FOR  ORIGINAL  RADIO FOR  442  69   CONVERTIBLE   DOESN'T HAVE  TO  WORK  BUT  MUST  HAVE  KNOBS   ANYONE  KNOW  OF  ONE? LET  US  KNOW THANKS     Bob and Faye

more stripe fodder

2006-08-07 Thread bammons
correctly placed '68 fender stripes: http://442.com/class/adart/58697.jpg

RE: '93 Cutlass tail light

2006-08-07 Thread msrobson
Joe:   I'm not sure about the convertible only, maybe 2 door would work.  I do know that a 4 door won't work.  The spoiler and non-spoiler parts are different also.   Thanks for the reply. -Mark Message from "Joe Varley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> at 2006-08-07 12:36:23 -- I am sure you are watchi

RE: Please rate this part

2006-08-07 Thread steven pignataro
I WOULD HAVE no problem with the part,  it is as the picts. show.  It is worth what he bid and he knew the shipping costs, he probably felt that the shipping was too high and that you were trying to get more for it than he was willing to pay and would take it out of the refund policy.  Although I d

RE: Please rate this part

2006-08-07 Thread Schopen, Kenneth
> Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2006 11:47:58 -0400 > From: "Christopher Witt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Please rate this part > Anyhoo > > Please rate on a scale of 1 to 10: > > 1 = What a pc of crap, you described a much better part, that > one should have been scrapped. > 5 = Item was exac

RE: 71 Cutlass Supreme project

2006-08-07 Thread Schopen, Kenneth
> Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2006 10:03:31 -0400 > From: 73H/O OLDSRIP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: 71 Cutlass Supreme project > > The big problems are rust in the lower corners of > the rear windshield due to the now removed vinyl top. Having owned a '70 Supreme, I would say it is the other way aroun

Re: Oil Pressure Plug

2006-08-07 Thread danny wiseley
Glad to hear you're that far along, Paul. Keep at it, there's still cruisin' weather left! Danny --- Paul Tumolo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Note to self: Be sure the plug for the oil pressure > sending is in before > priming the engine with a high volume pump.oil > WILL hit the ceiling of >

Re: Please rate this part

2006-08-07 Thread danny wiseley
Good looking part, fits description to a T in my book. WTH is the $43 refund about? Danny --- Christopher Witt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ebay buyer is asserting that I sold a part not as > described. > > Please look at these pix, and rate whether I > accurately described the item. > >snip< _

Yarde closed

2006-08-07 Thread Joe Varley
Fellow list member Karl Sup told me on Friday that Hidden Valley Auto Parts in Maricopa, AZ is now all crushed. They only took a few select cars to their new location. So, all the people that I recommended this place to can now cross it off their list! What a waste. Joe Varley AZ

RE: '93 Cutlass tail light

2006-08-07 Thread Joe Varley
I am sure you are watching ebay, right? I would also try a WANTED ad on ebay motors. It is free. Don't see many of these in yards. Is this a convert w/spoiler only tail light? Joe Varley AZ

Re: Got suspension tools?

2006-08-07 Thread bammons
I think I had something like this once. I wasn't ever able to make it work out right, and ended up having to pay a shop to press the new bearings in. Was _worth_it_, would have been doubly so if I'd done it right at the outset. - Original Message - From: Christopher Witt <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: Please rate this part

2006-08-07 Thread bammons
I say "five". I second Mr. Vahabzadeh' question, "What exactly is the buyer's problem"? And why did you give him a refund? - Original Message - From: Joe Vahabzadeh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Monday, August 7, 2006 12:39 pm Subject: Re: Please rate this part To: oldsmobile@chebucto.ns.ca

Oil Pressure Plug

2006-08-07 Thread Paul Tumolo
Note to self: Be sure the plug for the oil pressure sending is in before priming the engine with a high volume pump.oil WILL hit the ceiling of the garage in about 1 second.. Paul Tumolo - Principal and Founder Edusult Performance Systems 6 Clark Street Medway, MA 02053-2204 Office: 5

Re: Paging Steve Reed

2006-08-07 Thread NUOLDSMAN
Anyone have Steve Reed's current email address? Need to contact him and don't have good addy. Thanks, Steve D

Re: What's it worth?

2006-08-07 Thread NUOLDSMAN
What does a set of swivel buckets from a 73 Cutlass, black, in good condition, bring these days?  Anyone? Thanks, Steve D

RE: Please rate this part

2006-08-07 Thread Bejma, Tom
Title: RE: Please rate this part 6... Tom Bejma Harrison Township, MI '69 Cutlass S Convertible [H/O Reproduction] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Christopher Witt Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 11:48 AM To: oldsmobile@chebu

Re: Please rate this part

2006-08-07 Thread Joe Vahabzadeh
At 11:47 AM 8/7/06 -0400, Chris wrote: >ebay buyer is asserting that I sold a part not as described. > >Please look at these pix, and rate whether I accurately described the item. >You know how LH inner fender liners of steel are always rotted away under >the battery? >Buyer called the other day

Got suspension tools?

2006-08-07 Thread Christopher Witt
Anybody got them spreader tools that you use to maintain shape of suspension arms when pressing bushings in place? Anyone care to have some, if I have to make some? Getting bushings OUT was easy I'd like to be able to press them IN w/o damage to the arms. BJ removal tubes also sought/ in the w

'70 Frame: VIN stamp Loc'n??, need LR rail 2 ft or so

2006-08-07 Thread Christopher Witt
OK, got the '70 442 [Cutlass?] frame out from under the body yesterday Cleaned all down the LH frame rail, top and outboard side, no VIN stamp found ck'r RH frame rail too. all the way from the front body mounts at the cowl to the very rear end. No VIN stamp WTH? Where should it be? Anyhow, the

Re: Please rate this part

2006-08-07 Thread 73H/O OLDSRIP
Chris, From what I can see the part looks very good. The description and photos are clear. Let me guess, this guy is from a rust free area, Ariz, Ca. Tx. or the like? Wants shiny nos like parts? Joe Walters 73 H/O Christopher Witt wrote: ebay buyer is asserting that I sold a part not as d

Re: Please rate this part

2006-08-07 Thread Rodney Kohler
Chris, The fender liner was in way ABOVE average shapr. The ones I bought for a 1967 were 1/2 as good as yours. --- Christopher Witt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ebay buyer is asserting that I sold a part not as > described. > > Please look at these pix, and rate whether I > accurately describe

Please rate this part

2006-08-07 Thread Christopher Witt
ebay buyer is asserting that I sold a part not as described. Please look at these pix, and rate whether I accurately described the item. You know how LH inner fender liners of steel are always rotted away under the battery? ALWAYS. I got this sweet unit with the '65 parts car. Best I have ever

Exquisite Customs? - FW: RE: Order=car

2006-08-07 Thread Christopher Witt
Well, gee whiz I do not have any cars advertised anywhere right now. The very day after I alert CEO Mr. Malone of Exquisite Customs that I have a candidate for him... I get the Nigerian check scam crew knocking on my door. Below is that. --- Chris Witt .

71 Cutlass Supreme project

2006-08-07 Thread 73H/O OLDSRIP
Hello, I picked up a 71 Supreme a week ago that is for sale. I haven't had a chance to go through it completely yet because mother nature decided to dump 6-7" of rain on us in two hours. That took out my drive way and washed through my barn and just made a major mess of every thing. The car

Re: 69 Cutlass S ragtop for sale

2006-08-07 Thread 73H/O OLDSRIP
Mark, Please try again. I changed the options to allow public viewing. Hope it works. Thanks, Joe Walters 73 H/O [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joe: Is what's the password for the pictures? Or did I miss it? -Mark

Re: 69 Cutlass S ragtop for sale

2006-08-07 Thread msrobson
Joe:   Is what's the password for the pictures?  Or did I miss it?   -Mark Message from 73H/O OLDSRIP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> at 2006-08-07 09:35:41 -- Hi all,I was recently contacted to help check numbers on a recently purchased/restored 69 convertible. What i found was a replaced 350 engine

need sign up instructions

2006-08-07 Thread msrobson
I can’t find the instructions to sign up for the list.  Can someone email [EMAIL PROTECTED] and let him know how?   Thanks, Mark   BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:3.0 PRODID:-//Gordano//NONSGML GMS 10.02.3270//EN REV:2003-11-24T01:35:20Z FN: N: EMAIL;TYPE=INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] CLASS:PRIVATE END:VCAR

69 Cutlass S ragtop for sale

2006-08-07 Thread 73H/O OLDSRIP
Hi all, I was recently contacted to help check numbers on a recently purchased/restored 69 convertible. What i found was a replaced 350 engine with # 8 heads. So we know that makes it a 73-76 engine. So much for numbers matching. This car just had a frame off restoration and it looks it. The p

Re: item 110015477095 - Cutlass S from a deranged seller

2006-08-07 Thread Duane Parks
The website, I believe, is http://www.exquisitecustoms.com   Watch out for the Louis Vuitton (how do you spell that anyway?) vinyl all over these cars...   Duane (no "LV" logos anywhere) Parks 1972 Cutlass Convertible   On 8/6/06, 77w30 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Did he  threaten you're life th

Re: Car on ebay

2006-08-07 Thread Kevin Wright
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 22:28:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Doug Host <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Car on ebay Joe - this guy customizes cars once he buys them, and turns around and resells them. Take a look at the one he sold recently, item 11825191. He did a LOT of customization on that one. I

RE: Fuel Injection on a SBO

2006-08-07 Thread Kevin Wright
In all fairness, this is a TBI setup. There weren't a lot of injectors for those, so the chances of them being adequate are good. Running closed loop, the ECU should be able to compensate via the O2 reading, providing the injectors don't run out of headroom. Open loop is problematic, since that

Re: item 110015477095 - Cutlass S from a deranged seller

2006-08-07 Thread Kevin Wright
And someone gave this a$$hat a Master's Degree (at least, according to him)? People like this always astound me. Their worldview is so... unique. I notice that the car is in Keller, TX. On behalf of Texas, I apologize profusely. krw Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 21:39:12 -0700 (PDT) From: Doug Ho