I did do some brake repair off camera. This was an older video I had put together and didn’t record the brakes portion. In the future we will break down these videos into a slower pace form.
LOVE these old yahts.....I always say......if the car could talk....what a story it would have............At 58.I TRULY ENJOY these old cars,that roamed around when I was young.......
I owned a 1968 Olds 98 four door. It had power everything ,windows door locks, antenna and six way power seats. Bought it from the company I worked for. Was the president of the companies car. In 1976 I got it for $300.00 plus 5 hours of free labour. What a beast that thing was. Cracked the cam 2 years after buying it. Couldn’t afford to fix it and junked it. Looking back, what shame. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🇨🇦
Se3cond owner 69 Olds Delta 88. Step father bought new white with silk brocaid interior. 455 engine used approx 6000 miles per year kept garaged. ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHASNGED EVERY 3000.He passed away with less than 100k. car changed to me 2nd set of brakes electronic ign. Edlebrock intake and FAST fuel injection installed years ago. original paint but due soon for new paint (getting thin). exhaust system changed 3 years ago. Great cruise car for trips. drive it once a month or so.
This reminded me of a neighbor back in the day that bought a new Ninety Eight convertible every year. He started with a 63 Impala, then a 64 Impala and in 65 an Olds Ninety Eight. He bought a 66 and one of his kids totaled it. He then bought a 67 and that one had an engine fire and got junked. He had that one a while and then bought a 69. He moved away, so don't what he got next.
Saw so many fun memories about Cars of this era. A separate voltage regulator; high beam floor switch; speaker in the rear seat that always caught my hair as a kid; good ole point and condenser; fender skirts; dark green factory tented windows that kept the interior somewhat nice; details like the Olds emblem side markers and the big 454. My dad almost bought a 68 Olds 98 LS (Luxury Sedan) that was fully loaded. I was in JR high school and though that Olds was a beautiful mist green with the plush seats was nice, he bought a two door 68 T-Bird Landau with the 429 Thunder Jet that we kept in the family until I was out of high school. (Got to take it on dates) What a great car and the quality of Olds and American cars shows through by the fact that the top, windows, and just about everything under hood works. Great driver and worth saving.
Love those land yachts! Sad that Oldsmobile is gone, but we have the legacy of their great cars to enjoy. Great job getting this Ninety-Eight back on the road!! Thanks for sharing.....and thanks for the beautiful scenic ride. The Pacific Northwest gets a bad rap for always being raining and foggy, but it is a beautiful part of the country.
I love it here. Yeah our eights months of darkness with the grey and rain has descended upon us again lol. Glad to bring ya great scenery and and diamond in the rough land yacht to ya! Good to hear from you again David👍🏼🙂
I've seen my favorites tonight, Newport, Yahats, Big Creek bridge, Heceta Head Lighthouse, Florence.. You must in Oregon, same as I. Driving in the USA in my Oldsmobile today... I am a Old's owner also. 1964 F85 Cutlass 2dr post sedan. 425ci BB coming your way. Enjoy the Cruise. Thank You for the Scenic tour. West Coast style.
S.M. WOW !!!! A GREAT OLD BABY SAVE HER !!! I LOVE 60-70s CARS ,, I ONLY DRIVE OLD CARS ,, I HAVE A 1978 BUICK SKYLARK ,,RACING STYLE.. AND A 1958 DODGE CUSTOM ROYLE SWEEP WING... SEND MORE VIDEOSSSSS !!!!! OPEN THAT ROOF UP ON THAT OLDS AND CLEAN HER UP......YA!!! SHES MOVING...BOTH OF YOU ARE CLEANING HER UP GREAT!!! ALL THE CHROME AND LIGHTS ARE GREAT!!!! GREAT TRANNING ON THE REG. CHANGE..THIS CAR IS A KEEPER GREAT VIDEO CHRIS SEND MORE,, THANKS!!!!
This car brings back memories of my childhood my great auntie had this same car with hard top black roof and black interior I learned how to drive with this car RIP 🙏 Auntie man brings me to tears 😢 just watching this
Oh man, did you ever bring back some great memories with this video! I owned a 1970 Olds 98 Convertible with every single option available on the car. My interior was white leather with black trim and carpet and a dark blue metallic paint outside. I bought it for $400 dollars in 1980, fixed all of the little stuff that was wrong with it (seat rips, dead AC and cruise control, trim pieces, etc) and i had it repainted in the original color (Earl Scheib for $129). I drove it for a year and then I sold it for $4800 when I moved to Spain. Of all the cars I've owned (about 35) this is the one I want back the most. Smooth 455 engine and tranny, excellent ride, and that wonderful convertible top that I always had down since I live in Arizona and we have great top down riding weather out here most of the year. Yours is in rough shape, but well worth the effort to fully restore it and to drive and enjoy it as much as you can. These beasts really suck down the gas though, so maybe not too much driving lolol. Excellent car to save buddy, and thank you for the trip down memory lane for me. Oh, about your dash lights....pull the front facia panel that covers the speedometer and everything in front of the steering wheel. Tighten down all of the screws behind the panel as they come loose and the for whatever reason the screws help make a solid connection to the ground (I think...). Mine did that at first until I did what I just told you to do, and suddenly everything electrical inside the dash suddenly worked flawlessly! It's worth a shot. Also, check the hydraulic hoses for the pump for the convertible top as they like to work themselves loose and spray oil everywhere.
Those are some great tips thanks! This is my first Oldsmobile. I was scared the hydraulics might explode but so far so good haha. Glad to drive you down memory lane. It’s a bit rough but 100% worth it to renew it, And we will do here on this channel. Thanks for watching💪🏼✌🏼
To fully restore is a rich man's game. Restore means *a return to original condition* and that is quite literally impossible but you can get close I suppose, which is what we really mean here, probably. Maybe you meant repair and conserve (stop it from further decay)? Better to drive it now and enjoy it instead of taking it off the road and starting a laborious disassembly and restore every single part back to new. Nothing wrong with driving a car that has some blemishes on it and shows its age but a *full restore* is something that is just not worth the money in regards to getting what you paid back out of it. This is not a 1936 Bugatti, this is not an investment. Y'all have a nice day and sorry if I rained on your parade 🙂
I had one like that when i was in the service,but my sister needed a car to go to college so i gave it to her.But she sold it to her boyfriend,I got mad with her for doing that.I loved that car.
A great ride down the beautiful Oregon coast hiway I've been down that road many times, Thanks for taking us along. Also I love seeing old Oldsmobiles being rebuilt like you've done. I am also a fan of the nameplate and Olds owner for sixty years.
Nice clean up of a great classic. Is there a exhaust leak causing Time washing machine sound in your drive. An apologize if missed you commenting on it. Another fun and informative video. Good work
I should have waited 10 more mins before I typed my comment regarding the sound of the exhaust leak, when I would have heard you comment on it. At the time I couldn't figure out how to comment on my comment. Anyway good job
Damn! Nice find. I had a ‘70 Delta 88 convertible, with a top that matched the pint. Those old tanks run forever,. I have a ‘75 Delta 88 in my driveway, it’s been my summer car for 23 years
If they want better steering & handling Don't listen to the "needs front coil springs" What it needs is Lower control arm bushings. I drove a 65 Olds 88 for 33 years 300,000 miles replaced the bushings 10,000 miles before I sold it I wished I'd done it when I bought it from my grandfather in the 80s. That car never broke down, not once from 1980 to 2001.
@@gsnfan Used-up automobiles do not end up in the landfill. They are crushed - then shredded - and the resulting scrap is usually sent to recyclers over seas. Landfills are mostly used for organic waste, plastics and other disposed debris. Metal scrap is the most recycled of materials.
One more comment: I like the way you edited this very much. When you cut away from the task at hand then come back with the completed task if you know what I'm saying - great. Things get really boring when other show a complete blow-by-blow of every single little thing. This is great 👍
I agree with you it gets boring watching them do every little wrench turn and stuff start working on the part and then show it when it's back on running dig it
Nice video. I had a '74 Riviera with the 455 and that torque monster purred as it ate hills at 1500 RPM. I like seeing these old cruisers being rescued. The Oregon coast is stunning. It's been a long time since I've been there, but this brought back some vivid memories of those hills meeting the ocean.
Oil your conv. top hinge points. Also use baby oil on all plastic and vinyl, the whole interior is made from oil base products, so put the oil back in it. Soak it really good with many heavy coats till it becomes soft and pliable again!!!! It will stop your seats from cracking. Also use super clean for first cleaning, caution, it's extremely strong but it REALLY cleans unbelievable!!
Hi Chris! Yet another old classic taken from crusty to cruising. I enjoyed watching the process and picked up a tip or two as well. I hope we see this Olds in the future.
I bought a '69 98 2 door used in '73. Loved that car. I was in college and that boat could hold a ton of people and luggage. Of course in the summer running AC the mileage was horrendous around town - 10 mpg if I was lucky. Luckily gas was only about 40 cents/gal so it didn't hurt too badly. Gold with a white vinyl top and black vinyl interior. The AM/FM radio had the "Wonder Bar" where it would auto seek for stations. Loved it.
I think your 98 is awesome. All of the GM full size from 66-69:were beautiful, and floated down the hiway. We had a 68 Bonneville with a 455 4 bbl and dual exhaust had 150,000 miles in 3 years and my brother and I beat that engine and tranny up!
I dig your work, Chris. The New Yorker really turned out sweet; but this Olds is my favorite so far, and what brought me to the channel. Because I had a sedan version years ago (Palomino Gold). This brought back such memories; the sound of the 455 cranking, the tired QuadraJet, the little window in the distributor cap to set the points to perfection. I am stunned by the great condition of this one; the condition of the body and the mechanical soundness of this car sitting in the elements for 26 years is better than the heap I got stuck with in 1990 (first car). My dad bought it from his work after it was surrendered to pay a bill. He won an auction with the only bid of $139. Gee, thanks, Pop! 🙄
Wow thanks for sharing your story. The New Yorker isn’t done yet it’s still a work in progress and still taping that. I couldn’t resist to show this beautiful Olds to the rest of the world. Will be doing much more work on it don’t you worry. It’s definitely a keeper. I really appreciate everyone here including yourself sharing the stories! Bless✌🏼
That is a gorgeous car. You scored man. It needs some love, but that thing ran great once you got it going. It wanted to live. Keep going with it. I would love to watch you bring it back to where it could be.
Thanks for the ride Swede. Unreal transformation on this American beauty, Nice work.......I thought you never get this thing running right after she exited that dead pussycat out of the exhaust. LOL....🐈⬛
Glad to see this old girl smiling again. State-of-the art video. La renaissance d'une glorieuse épopée qui nous a laissé tant de preuves de son autorité en matière de style par la remise en route de cette auto fabuleuse est un plaisir d'autant plus vif qu'il est soutenu par la production d'une vidéo très expertement conçue & réalisée. Sans hésiter je mets un pouce d'or levé en attendant la prochaine étape du retour à la vie de ce bijou.
Thanks for another great video. Be sure to watch your hat on those bridges, My son and I cruise through there on my motorcycle on our way to Washington. I believe it was on that first bridge that we saw a gull drop down and steal the hat off of some guy riding his bicycle. Luckily for him the gull dropped it a short time later in the middle of the road. Also, very cool to see someone full field a regulator. Back in the day in the Sears Auto Center I had to do that on the regular.
Hey Todd! Yeah there are a few extra dynamics when driving a convertible for sure ha ha. Honestly this was my 1st convertible I’ve been in. That would be an awesome ride with a motorcycle! Stupid gulls ha ha! Love it
That is the deluxe interior, great color combo.. funny how these young guys are amazed by the large brake and gas pedals. All our Oldsmobiles had them,My Dad didn't buy a 69 because he hated the small side marker light in the front..He bought a 70 98 convertible... same white and blue. It was a great car. I miss the sound of an Oldsmobile engine 455 V8 Rocket engine,,,,
Cant beat the Oregon coast. I live in Oregon and love the scenic drives. You chose a nice day for that coastal route! Another great route is HWY 22 Eastbound. Probably snowing east of Lyons/Detroit area this time of year, but beautiful driving. Would cruise my 78 Cordoba up by Mt. Jefferson to Bend. Those roads are twisty but sooo fun!! Tons of old logging roads out there too if you have a 4x4. Took my Blazer out there and found some great trails near the Sea of Lava, lava beds outside of idanha/Sisters. It's other worldly out there. Looks like the moon with all the lava rocks and volcanos in the skyline!! Then about an hour east you hit the desert.. those roads are incredible. Love the potential! Hope to see more on this Olds!
You shouldn't put Teflon tape on the temperature sender, it will insulate the unit and not give accurate readings. The threads are tapered so it will not leak if installed properly. Great save by the way, just found your channel.
Great drive in a great find of a great car! Our family had a 1970 Buick Le Sabre 4 dr sedan, and then a 1974 Electra 225 4 dr. The difference between the two was surprising... the Le Sabre, for a large car, felt pretty nimble and the ride was decent. The Electra on the other hand had a great ride... not too floaty and quite sure-footed. It probably helped that it had a set of Michelin radials on it. It was a great car for the drive-in!
That's not just a convertible, that's a boat! Great job cleaning her up, especially the interior. Runs good, too. Oh, take her to Midas to fix that exhaust leak.
Had a 69 Delta 88 hardtop with the 455 engine when I was a teenager in the 1980's. As a stupid teenager, I beat that car to death and eventually wrecked it. Wish I still had that car today.
Those points with condenser units were lousy when they came out of the box. I would not install them unless the customer agreed in writing on the work order that it was not warrantied.
I have cars that have the points and condenser ignition, and I have the EXACT same Craftsman Engine Analyzer you have. It cost me $80 back in the mid 1980s. That was tall money back then. I use the analyzer frequently.
In the midwest we never see rusted hoods and trunk lids like this. Just fyi, genuine leather was an option on the Olds 98 convertible. It looks so much better after a bath and with all the wheel covers and skirts in place. Great job!
Check your spark on the coil. And all spark plug connections. You are on your way. This is old school. My dad was a auto mechanic for thirty years. He loved theses old GM s. Could use a carb rebuild. Just some suggestions.
Pretty Awesome video, friend!! Watched the whole thing and loved it! I used to do some of my own smaller jobs, mostly out of necessity as a young guy and I used to love trolling the Parts Yards.. Always dreamed of being able to revive some old Classics like you do!!
NO VIEW OF THE ENTIRE CAR? We have in El Monte almost all the panels and pieces for this car (covert. and hardtop fenders were the same, very hard to find in perfect condition) and ALL the insignia and chrome from two full restorations we did thirty years ago. But need to see the full car to see what you need!!
This was my earlier video’s I did. I’m not a professional video taker. I’m just an idiot with the camera lol. I’ll hit you up if the owner wants to take you up on that😀
First time I drove a Viper, it kinda wrecked my love of hot rods. Now I just enjoy cool for the sake of being cool. If you want to go fast, lots of ways to do that, everything else is it's own flavor of cool. Same goes for "all original" I'm out. I make it work with the most cost effective parts usually HEI and electronic voltage regulators, etc. The olds is cool, Would be kinda fun to play with some "cheap and quick body work and throw a single stage paint on it. No need to go crazy on cost.
Try WD 40 on the sticky steering wheel. I’ve got an old Cadillac with a similar type steering wheel that was sticky & dirty. The WD 40 got rid of the stickiness and somewhat shined it up.
How did you trust the brakes after sitting for 26 years. Did you do some off camera repairs?
I did do some brake repair off camera. This was an older video I had put together and didn’t record the brakes portion. In the future we will break down these videos into a slower pace form.
Sweet, now I know you are not nuts. 🙂
@@iaagg Well I’m not totally sane but…….in this case yes I wasn’t totally off my rocker ha ha 🤣✌🏼
LOVE these old yahts.....I always say......if the car could talk....what a story it would have............At 58.I TRULY ENJOY these old cars,that roamed around when I was young.......
I owned a 1968 Olds 98 four door. It had power everything ,windows door locks, antenna and six way power seats. Bought it from the company I worked for. Was the president of the companies car. In 1976 I got it for $300.00 plus 5 hours of free labour. What a beast that thing was. Cracked the cam 2 years after buying it. Couldn’t afford to fix it and junked it. Looking back, what shame. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🇨🇦
Se3cond owner 69 Olds Delta 88. Step father bought new white with silk brocaid interior. 455 engine used approx 6000 miles per year kept garaged. ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHASNGED EVERY 3000.He passed away with less than 100k. car changed to me 2nd set of brakes electronic ign. Edlebrock intake and FAST fuel injection installed years ago. original paint but due soon for new paint (getting thin). exhaust system changed 3 years ago. Great cruise car for trips. drive it once a month or so.
The Olds 445s were bullet proof. Sir, you got yourself a winner.
Lush green coast sandy beaches and blue sky’s matching that restored sky blue beauty,well done…jealous as hell you living there as well 👍👍🤗
This reminded me of a neighbor back in the day that bought a new Ninety Eight convertible every year. He started with a 63 Impala, then a 64 Impala and in 65 an Olds Ninety Eight. He bought a 66 and one of his kids totaled it. He then bought a 67 and that one had an engine fire and got junked. He had that one a while and then bought a 69. He moved away, so don't what he got next.
Saw so many fun memories about Cars of this era. A separate voltage regulator; high beam floor switch; speaker in the rear seat that always caught my hair as a kid; good ole point and condenser; fender skirts; dark green factory tented windows that kept the interior somewhat nice; details like the Olds emblem side markers and the big 454. My dad almost bought a 68 Olds 98 LS (Luxury Sedan) that was fully loaded. I was in JR high school and though that Olds was a beautiful mist green with the plush seats was nice, he bought a two door 68 T-Bird Landau with the 429 Thunder Jet that we kept in the family until I was out of high school. (Got to take it on dates) What a great car and the quality of Olds and American cars shows through by the fact that the top, windows, and just about everything under hood works. Great driver and worth saving.
The ol girl cleaned up nicely ! runs like a top . Got to get that leak fixed tho , that would drive me nutz !!!
Love those land yachts! Sad that Oldsmobile is gone, but we have the legacy of their great cars to enjoy. Great job getting this Ninety-Eight back on the road!! Thanks for sharing.....and thanks for the beautiful scenic ride. The Pacific Northwest gets a bad rap for always being raining and foggy, but it is a beautiful part of the country.
I love it here. Yeah our eights months of darkness with the grey and rain has descended upon us again lol. Glad to bring ya great scenery and and diamond in the rough land yacht to ya! Good to hear from you again David👍🏼🙂
I've seen my favorites tonight, Newport, Yahats, Big Creek bridge, Heceta Head Lighthouse, Florence.. You must in Oregon, same as I. Driving in the USA in my Oldsmobile today... I am a Old's owner also. 1964 F85 Cutlass 2dr post sedan. 425ci BB coming your way. Enjoy the Cruise. Thank You for the Scenic tour. West Coast style.
S.M. WOW !!!! A GREAT OLD BABY SAVE HER !!! I LOVE 60-70s CARS ,, I ONLY DRIVE OLD CARS ,, I HAVE A 1978 BUICK SKYLARK ,,RACING STYLE.. AND A 1958 DODGE CUSTOM ROYLE SWEEP WING... SEND MORE VIDEOSSSSS !!!!! OPEN THAT ROOF UP ON THAT OLDS AND CLEAN HER UP......YA!!! SHES MOVING...BOTH OF YOU ARE CLEANING HER UP GREAT!!! ALL THE CHROME AND LIGHTS ARE GREAT!!!! GREAT TRANNING ON THE REG. CHANGE..THIS CAR IS A KEEPER GREAT VIDEO CHRIS SEND MORE,, THANKS!!!!
Thank you for saving this old girl.
455 Baby ! and the real deal before they lost their compression ratio
This car brings back memories of my childhood my great auntie had this same car with hard top black roof and black interior I learned how to drive with this car RIP 🙏 Auntie man brings me to tears 😢 just watching this
Great video. I recently bought a 1970 Olds 98 Convertible. Barn find. Been parked since 1981. Going through this same adventure.
That is awesome! Have a blast saving it! You won’t regret it when it’s back on the road!🤘🏼💪🏼
Brother had a 69 Delta Custom 2 dr.....for a large car, had a sporty look, and MAN, would it GO! Great find
Thanks for getting another one back on the road..my dad owned one 4 dr luxury sedan . Was a nice car and I drove it a lot
Ninety eight cleaned up nice, I grew up driving land yachts being 6' 3" only cars I fit comfortably in.
Another most excellent rescue and restore,,,your rubbing it in with that super weather as well , 👍😂more please…
Another rescue will be coming this winter!…and it will be a multi part series😃
Thank you for the ride with you in this superb car, see you next video, take care of you, see you soon.
Oh man, did you ever bring back some great memories with this video! I owned a 1970 Olds 98 Convertible with every single option available on the car. My interior was white leather with black trim and carpet and a dark blue metallic paint outside. I bought it for $400 dollars in 1980, fixed all of the little stuff that was wrong with it (seat rips, dead AC and cruise control, trim pieces, etc) and i had it repainted in the original color (Earl Scheib for $129). I drove it for a year and then I sold it for $4800 when I moved to Spain. Of all the cars I've owned (about 35) this is the one I want back the most. Smooth 455 engine and tranny, excellent ride, and that wonderful convertible top that I always had down since I live in Arizona and we have great top down riding weather out here most of the year. Yours is in rough shape, but well worth the effort to fully restore it and to drive and enjoy it as much as you can. These beasts really suck down the gas though, so maybe not too much driving lolol. Excellent car to save buddy, and thank you for the trip down memory lane for me. Oh, about your dash lights....pull the front facia panel that covers the speedometer and everything in front of the steering wheel. Tighten down all of the screws behind the panel as they come loose and the for whatever reason the screws help make a solid connection to the ground (I think...). Mine did that at first until I did what I just told you to do, and suddenly everything electrical inside the dash suddenly worked flawlessly! It's worth a shot. Also, check the hydraulic hoses for the pump for the convertible top as they like to work themselves loose and spray oil everywhere.
Those are some great tips thanks! This is my first Oldsmobile. I was scared the hydraulics might explode but so far so good haha. Glad to drive you down memory lane. It’s a bit rough but 100% worth it to renew it, And we will do here on this channel. Thanks for watching💪🏼✌🏼
To fully restore is a rich man's game. Restore means *a return to original condition* and that is quite literally impossible but you can get close I suppose, which is what we really mean here, probably. Maybe you meant repair and conserve (stop it from further decay)? Better to drive it now and enjoy it instead of taking it off the road and starting a laborious disassembly and restore every single part back to new. Nothing wrong with driving a car that has some blemishes on it and shows its age but a *full restore* is something that is just not worth the money in regards to getting what you paid back out of it. This is not a 1936 Bugatti, this is not an investment. Y'all have a nice day and sorry if I rained on your parade 🙂
What a “Spiffy” looking vehicle! One more vehicle saved from the smelter!
I had one like that when i was in the service,but my sister needed a car to go to college so i gave it to her.But she sold it to her boyfriend,I got mad with her for doing that.I loved that car.
Aw man sorry to hear that, but thanks for sharing. I love these “I had one” stories!👍🏼
A great ride down the beautiful Oregon coast hiway I've been down that road many times, Thanks for taking us along. Also I love seeing old Oldsmobiles being rebuilt like you've done. I am also a fan of the nameplate and Olds owner for sixty years.
An olds fan! Love it👍🏼
I always thought the 98's and 88's had beautifully styled dashboards. Those cars road great and were fine cars.
I owned a four-door hardtop version of this car. Loved it.
Good job. You have a great attitude and quick with a laugh or smile. Thank you.
Bless. Most welcome =)
Nice clean up of a great classic. Is there a exhaust leak causing
Time washing machine sound in your drive. An apologize if missed you commenting on it. Another fun and informative video. Good work
@@paulgibson359 Oh yes there is a major exhaust leak on the passenger side. We will address it at some point.
Thanks for watching!
I should have waited 10 more mins before I typed my comment regarding the sound of the exhaust leak, when I would have heard you comment on it. At the time I couldn't figure out how to comment on my comment. Anyway good job
Damn! Nice find. I had a ‘70 Delta 88 convertible, with a top that matched the pint. Those old tanks run forever,. I have a ‘75 Delta 88 in my driveway, it’s been my summer car for 23 years
Sweet! I love these old tanks too! We will work on this 69 in the future here on the channel💪🏼🤘🏼
Great video and great car. Hopefully, we'll see another video on this Olds?
Absolutely. Not sure when yet, I have to wrap up a few cars first. But oh yes there will be more content on this boat👍🏼
Great video .Loved driving my dads 70 Olds Delta 88 /455,
in my youth.
Looking forward to your next video ,All the best!
I had a 1968 with the 455 four barrel carburetor. Great car but 8 mpg, I couldn’t afford the gas and that was when a gallon was $1.68
If they want better steering & handling Don't listen to the "needs front coil springs" What it needs is Lower control arm bushings. I drove a 65 Olds 88 for 33 years 300,000 miles replaced the bushings 10,000 miles before I sold it I wished I'd done it when I bought it from my grandfather in the 80s. That car never broke down, not once from 1980 to 2001.
Great save good seeing another one back on the road . Cheers mate 🇦🇺
The landfill is not ready to take a nice car like this one yet.
@@gsnfan Used-up automobiles do not end up in the landfill. They are crushed - then shredded - and the resulting scrap is usually sent to recyclers over seas.
Landfills are mostly used for organic waste, plastics and other disposed debris. Metal scrap is the most recycled of materials.
One more comment: I like the way you edited this very much. When you cut away from the task at hand then come back with the completed task if you know what I'm saying - great. Things get really boring when other show a complete blow-by-blow of every single little thing. This is great 👍
I agree with you it gets boring watching them do every little wrench turn and stuff start working on the part and then show it when it's back on running dig it
She's turning into a real beauty
Car is a perfect example for a total frame off restoration. She would be a beautiful car once done.
I just love to see these old cars get rescued
Nice video. I had a '74 Riviera with the 455 and that torque monster purred as it ate hills at 1500 RPM. I like seeing these old cruisers being rescued. The Oregon coast is stunning. It's been a long time since I've been there, but this brought back some vivid memories of those hills meeting the ocean.
Oil your conv. top hinge points. Also use baby oil on all plastic and vinyl, the whole interior is made from oil base products, so put the oil back in it. Soak it really good with many heavy coats till it becomes soft and pliable again!!!! It will stop your seats from cracking. Also use super clean for first cleaning, caution, it's extremely strong but it REALLY cleans unbelievable!!
I like it👍🏼
Wow! Great video, great car,great ride up the coast was awesome! Thankyou!
Hi Chris! Yet another old classic taken from crusty to cruising. I enjoyed watching the process and picked up a tip or two as well. I hope we see this Olds in the future.
You will see it again boss👍🏼
what a great original car that interior will come up lovely needs to be stripped out to give it the clean it rightly deserves. good luck from the UK
I bought a '69 98 2 door used in '73. Loved that car. I was in college and that boat could hold a ton of people and luggage. Of course in the summer running AC the mileage was horrendous around town - 10 mpg if I was lucky. Luckily gas was only about 40 cents/gal so it didn't hurt too badly. Gold with a white vinyl top and black vinyl interior. The AM/FM radio had the "Wonder Bar" where it would auto seek for stations. Loved it.
The old USS Swede seems to be doing well. Great video and thanks for sharing 😊
I think your 98 is awesome. All of the GM full size from 66-69:were beautiful, and floated down the hiway. We had a 68 Bonneville with a 455 4 bbl and dual exhaust had 150,000 miles in 3 years and my brother and I beat that engine and tranny up!
Nowport, Oregon. Beautiful Drive.
It was a gorgeous day!!!
I dig your work, Chris. The New Yorker really turned out sweet; but this Olds is my favorite so far, and what brought me to the channel. Because I had a sedan version years ago (Palomino Gold). This brought back such memories; the sound of the 455 cranking, the tired QuadraJet, the little window in the distributor cap to set the points to perfection. I am stunned by the great condition of this one; the condition of the body and the mechanical soundness of this car sitting in the elements for 26 years is better than the heap I got stuck with in 1990 (first car). My dad bought it from his work after it was surrendered to pay a bill. He won an auction with the only bid of $139. Gee, thanks, Pop! 🙄
Wow thanks for sharing your story. The New Yorker isn’t done yet it’s still a work in progress and still taping that. I couldn’t resist to show this beautiful Olds to the rest of the world. Will be doing much more work on it don’t you worry. It’s definitely a keeper. I really appreciate everyone here including yourself sharing the stories! Bless✌🏼
What an awesome car and an awesome ride ooooh yeah 😁😁👍👍
That is a gorgeous car. You scored man. It needs some love, but that thing ran great once you got it going. It wanted to live. Keep going with it. I would love to watch you bring it back to where it could be.
Thanks for the ride Swede. Unreal transformation on this American beauty, Nice work.......I thought you never get this thing running right after she exited that dead pussycat out of the exhaust. LOL....🐈⬛
Glad to see this old girl smiling again. State-of-the art video. La renaissance d'une glorieuse épopée qui nous a laissé tant de preuves de son autorité en matière de style par la remise en route de cette auto fabuleuse est un plaisir d'autant plus vif qu'il est soutenu par la production d'une vidéo très expertement conçue & réalisée. Sans hésiter je mets un pouce d'or levé en attendant la prochaine étape du retour à la vie de ce bijou.
Sad that someone left it to rot. Great save! Top of the line in 69!
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I glad to see you are back posting regularly. You are one of my favorite people to watch.
You have a mastery of grounds, switches, hotwires and test lights. I am impressed!
Oh trust me I’ve let out more than my fair share of magic smoke in electrical wires lol😆
Glad to see you're getting your boy into cars
Thanks for another great video. Be sure to watch your hat on those bridges, My son and I cruise through there on my motorcycle on our way to Washington. I believe it was on that first bridge that we saw a gull drop down and steal the hat off of some guy riding his bicycle. Luckily for him the gull dropped it a short time later in the middle of the road. Also, very cool to see someone full field a regulator. Back in the day in the Sears Auto Center I had to do that on the regular.
Hey Todd! Yeah there are a few extra dynamics when driving a convertible for sure ha ha. Honestly this was my 1st convertible I’ve been in. That would be an awesome ride with a motorcycle! Stupid gulls ha ha! Love it
The old GM key in the ignition door open buzzer. Sounds just like my Buick.
That is the deluxe interior, great color combo.. funny how these young guys are amazed by the large brake and gas pedals. All our Oldsmobiles had them,My Dad didn't buy a 69 because he hated the small side marker light in the front..He bought a 70 98 convertible... same white and blue. It was a great car. I miss the sound of an Oldsmobile engine 455 V8 Rocket engine,,,,
Cant beat the Oregon coast. I live in Oregon and love the scenic drives. You chose a nice day for that coastal route! Another great route is HWY 22 Eastbound. Probably snowing east of Lyons/Detroit area this time of year, but beautiful driving. Would cruise my 78 Cordoba up by Mt. Jefferson to Bend. Those roads are twisty but sooo fun!! Tons of old logging roads out there too if you have a 4x4. Took my Blazer out there and found some great trails near the Sea of Lava, lava beds outside of idanha/Sisters. It's other worldly out there. Looks like the moon with all the lava rocks and volcanos in the skyline!! Then about an hour east you hit the desert.. those roads are incredible.
Love the potential! Hope to see more on this Olds!
Nice job funny also ..thought your cruise was go over Bourne bridge to the Cape but still very cool..way to go tnx
Beautiful car bet she was a looker in her Prime
Wow! I really enjoyed seeing this Oldsmobile getting revived and the drive looks awesome! I need to travel to Washington, Oregon and upper California.
Thank you for the ride I enjoyed it
Felicitaciones En primer lugar por rescatar un clásico Después por compartir tan hermoso paisaje Saludos desde Argentina
Mr clean magic eraser for the steering wheel.
Nice,,for a two door with skirts,,looking sharp,,White is the preferably for old classic
Mine was only 2 years old when i had it,it got really good fuel mileage.Them 455 s we're good engines.
I had an instructor once tell me you can get great milage out of the old school V-8’s you just have to stay out of the secondary’s 😁
You shouldn't put Teflon tape on the temperature sender, it will insulate the unit and not give accurate readings. The threads are tapered so it will not leak if installed properly. Great save by the way, just found your channel.
What a beautiful car
My grandpa had one of these back in the 1980's his had the AM/FM Mono /8 track under the dash option as well
Great drive in a great find of a great car! Our family had a 1970 Buick Le Sabre 4 dr sedan, and then a 1974 Electra 225 4 dr. The difference between the two was surprising... the Le Sabre, for a large car, felt pretty nimble and the ride was decent. The Electra on the other hand had a great ride... not too floaty and quite sure-footed. It probably helped that it had a set of Michelin radials on it. It was a great car for the drive-in!
That's not just a convertible, that's a boat! Great job cleaning her up, especially the interior. Runs good, too. Oh, take her to Midas to fix that exhaust leak.
Midas isn’t coming near this car lol. We will get that exhaust leak fixed ourselves right here on camera. Thanks for watching!
@@SwedeMachine if you have that Midas touch then go for it!
That car is sure better than the new ones plus it is mighty strong 💪 👏 🙌 😉 👌
Your videos are the best. Very much enjoy watching them, really like the big old cars.
Another beautiful car and a great video!
Now here is a Automobile that starts with authority!
Had a 69 Delta 88 hardtop with the 455 engine when I was a teenager in the 1980's. As a stupid teenager, I beat that car to death and eventually wrecked it. Wish I still had that car today.
That was a fantastic video and that car is really a gem thank you also for the beautiful peaceful drive you took. Loved this video!
Damn nice 98. Top is in decent shape.
Those points with condenser units were lousy when they came out of the box. I would not install them unless the customer agreed in writing on the work order that it was not warrantied.
Awesome land yacht revival video by the Swede. Great camera work, great editing. 😊
Nice car! My buddy had a hard top same color
I have the 1970 98 ragtop!! I love these cars . I need to make video and post !!! Thx for an awesome video!!!!
I have cars that have the points and condenser ignition, and I have the EXACT same Craftsman Engine Analyzer you have. It cost me $80 back in the mid 1980s. That was tall money back then. I use the analyzer frequently.
love those old olds they are superior to the new ones in handling and quietness.
In the midwest we never see rusted hoods and trunk lids like this. Just fyi, genuine leather was an option on the Olds 98 convertible. It looks so much better after a bath and with all the wheel covers and skirts in place. Great job!
Oh leather was an option eh? Thanks for that info. I assumed it was but looks like this one was ordered with vinyl. Thanks for stopping by🤘🏼
Check your spark on the coil. And all spark plug connections. You are on your way. This is old school. My dad was a auto mechanic for thirty years. He loved theses old GM s. Could use a carb rebuild. Just some suggestions.
455s were awesome. Just extreme gas hogs. Very durable engines....
That's a good lookin old ride, I'd suggest some body work as well.
Great job . Nice ride. It cleaned up nice
Pretty Awesome video, friend!! Watched the whole thing and loved it! I used to do some of my own smaller jobs, mostly out of necessity as a young guy and I used to love trolling the Parts Yards.. Always dreamed of being able to revive some old Classics like you do!!
We will have many more to revive in the future! Thanks for watching and welcome!
Nice car .Paradise USA,sign Winnipeg,ca.
NO VIEW OF THE ENTIRE CAR? We have in El Monte almost all the panels and pieces for this car (covert. and hardtop fenders were the same, very hard to find in perfect condition) and ALL the insignia and chrome from two full restorations we did thirty years ago. But need to see the full car to see what you need!!
This was my earlier video’s I did. I’m not a professional video taker. I’m just an idiot with the camera lol. I’ll hit you up if the owner wants to take you up on that😀
The work was done flawlessly. Like.🤭🤭🤭
I luv these cars
First time I drove a Viper, it kinda wrecked my love of hot rods. Now I just enjoy cool for the sake of being cool. If you want to go fast, lots of ways to do that, everything else is it's own flavor of cool. Same goes for "all original" I'm out. I make it work with the most cost effective parts usually HEI and electronic voltage regulators, etc. The olds is cool, Would be kinda fun to play with some "cheap and quick body work and throw a single stage paint on it. No need to go crazy on cost.
Good job and great video 👍😎
This looks like it has the original Frigidaire R12 A/C pump
Yup it is. Very good 👍🏼
Try WD 40 on the sticky steering wheel. I’ve got an old Cadillac with a similar type steering wheel that was sticky & dirty. The WD 40 got rid of the stickiness and somewhat shined it up.