1966 Olds Cutlass Sport Vista Convertible on 2040-cars
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I have way to many other things to work on this project.....1966 Cutlass Convertible. I bought it without floor pans, which I repaired. I put in new insulation and carpet. Interior was rough and I bought some new items, such as door panels, which I never installed. Seats are okay, no rips. Center consul needs work and a few other carpeted panels. I have a new white top in the box and never found anyone who would install it or loan me the tools to do so. The hydraulic pump that runs the top needs replaced. Dash wiring looks to be in a little dis-array and needs cleaned up, I think a teenager worked it over while installing the radio. I have numerous other new interior parts.
I put new brakes all the way around, new rear coils and shocks. The motor runs, new push rods, and a handful of lifters. I went to rebuild the carburator and all the linkages are bent or missing. It runs and drives, but would need a newer quadrajet. The transmission leaks from an old repair in the cooling line, which is easy. The tires were new 9 years ago. Body is not bad. It has some repairs on it with filler. There are a few newer rust spots in common quarter panel areas. Many of the old repairs on the rear quarters could be cut out and new metal could be put in. It is not in that bad of shape. I have $4 1/2K in the car and looking to get the most of it. I'm open to offers. $500 deposit which is refundable if the car is not to your liking. I'm really wanting a daily driver station wagon of that time frame. I figure I should be putting the work into a car that I want. |
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