Pics of my 67 Delta 88
June 20th, 2009, 11:01 AM
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June 20th, 2009, 07:53 PM
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I totally understand what you're going through. My 98 had severe rust issues and I had to go find donor panels to replace the inner and outer liners for the quarters. Check the parts for sale section of this site. One guy I recommend a lot is 2blu442 (John in Medford Oregon). He always seems to have an endless supply of good parts.
That front right fender looks totally trashed. The left one looks like it needs lower patch panels on the inside and out.
Rest of the car looks pretty good! What color do you have planned for the finish?
That front right fender looks totally trashed. The left one looks like it needs lower patch panels on the inside and out.
Rest of the car looks pretty good! What color do you have planned for the finish?
June 20th, 2009, 08:32 PM
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Try this ad I found for inspiration...http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/1220981081.html
if that's not enough inspiration check out gearheads78 (Richard) restoration on his 66 rag top.
I agree with the others, it's not a waste of time on any Olds project!
Keep up the great work and keep us posted on your project!
if that's not enough inspiration check out gearheads78 (Richard) restoration on his 66 rag top.
I agree with the others, it's not a waste of time on any Olds project!
Keep up the great work and keep us posted on your project!
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June 23rd, 2009, 04:41 PM
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June 23rd, 2009, 05:48 PM
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heres some pix of them and some after paint from the weekend.....not all together yet but looks sweet to me
June 24th, 2009, 04:49 PM
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well for now it stays stock, I got it with 80000 miles from one owner, for real a little old lady who died....keeping the original interior, motor, and trim.....as well as color......down the road though, I'm thinking tint on the windows, big wheels, and maybe two tone from the accent line down.....lol.....who knows......I'm just happy we're down the home strech with this
June 26th, 2009, 08:04 AM
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Nice work, I like the color and think you are doing the right thing. You have a gameplan and are carrying through with it. Maybe in the future it will have some suspension mods like Richard did on his '66.
June 29th, 2009, 05:58 AM
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Thanks for the responses guys.....its been a long year....I'm getting the interior back today from having the original carpeting, door panels and seats cleaned.....just cleaned! So when its back it, it will be the same as when it came off the line!!! Then the rest of the outside trim and I'll be out for a cruise in Geneva , down the strip
July 6th, 2009, 05:42 PM
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That is a great looking car I don't have the funds to do a frame off but I get by for now welcome to the four door big leages.I may have missed it but what does it have for a power plant.I have a 330 v8 2 brl (for now at least).I think it is cool you found fenders for that they are easier to find but these cars and parts are becoming rare.I am still searching for specific parts for mine.None the less congrats on your car
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August 12th, 2009, 07:16 PM
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It looks gorgeous!
I saw your other thread about needing the "Delta 88" scripts. I said that, unless you wanted to drill more holes in the side of your car, you will probably need ones from another '67 as other model years may have scripts that look the same but they will often be of a slightly different size and have different bolt patterns. I just went through the same issue looking for scripts for the right rear on my '67 Delta.
I saw your other thread about needing the "Delta 88" scripts. I said that, unless you wanted to drill more holes in the side of your car, you will probably need ones from another '67 as other model years may have scripts that look the same but they will often be of a slightly different size and have different bolt patterns. I just went through the same issue looking for scripts for the right rear on my '67 Delta.
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August 12th, 2009, 08:23 PM
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That turned out nice I am glad your done now you can have some fun crusing around.They are not as much fun when they are up on stands or blocks.I have had some fun with my car this year and the old vehicles shure had leg room.
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August 29th, 2009, 06:14 PM
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August 29th, 2009, 06:44 PM
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well going by the info delmonts were rare and made the two years.it seems old cars are becoming more sought after as they are slowly fading away to these sardine can toy cars.I now have two 67 delmonts the one is the blue one and has body issues would need a frame off but looks good for now and runs great.the other is basicly a shell but the body is in great shape as it was from AZ but is missing alot.I figure the AZ car should be nice when done but wont be origional as the 425 and the trans is long gone and I have a 455 and trans sitting that will pop right in there.
August 29th, 2009, 06:57 PM
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well going by the info delmonts were rare
Just as an example, my trusty Old Cars Price Guide (August issue) lists the value of a #3 condition 1967 Delmont 88 2-door hardtop with the 425 V-8 at $6980. A 2-door hardtop Delta 88 of that year, also with the 425 V-8, which I think was the only V-8 you could get in a Delta that year, although there were high and low-compression versions, lists at $7430. The difference is about 6%. That's probably not much different percentage-wise between their list prices when new.
