72 Cutlass Supreme Convertible Frame Off Resto Mod on 2040-cars

VIN: 3j67k2m186089 Year: 1972
Interior Color: Black
Make: Oldsmobile
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Cutlass
Trim: Black on Black
Drive Type: rwd
Options: CD Player, Convertible
Mileage: 175,624
Sub Model: Supreme
Exterior Color: maroon
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Needs new convertible top canvas. minor dings and light scratches. body is 99% rust free. Transmission has developed dry seal at torque converter (from sitting)and needs to be replaced. Battery needs replacing."

 

For Sale is my 1972 olds Cutlass Convertible. Delaware registered Antique Historic Vehicle.

This car was originally shipped to Canada after it was built in 1972, so it has no factory AC. I bought the car almost 20 years ago from the original owners son (the title was in French!)

Engine is a 350cid with 350 turbo transmission. PS/PB. Engine mods include Hooker headers, Edelbrock alum manifold, Accel HEI distributor, Edelbrock carb and duel snorkel air cleaner (not original to car).  Speedometer shows 175624 miles as of this writing.This car has received a full frame off reconditioning approx. 8 years ago. Paint is in good shape with only minor scratches, and a few small dings from normal driving. Paint still has a brilliant shine. This car has been garaged kept and has NEVER seen the rain since its has been painted. I list it as 99% rust free because I'm sure somewhere there might be some rust. Car was rust proofed using Eastwood Co Anti-Rust. The body features a refurbished frame from a 70 donor car, new floors, trunk, Quarter panels, wheel wells, and gas tank. The bumpers feature bumper guards with the rear bumper showing normal fading and patina with no dents. The front bumper is straight but had some small rust damage years ago which was removed and covered (see picture). This car was completely disassembled, parts replaced or reconditioned, and reassembled with the factory assembly guide and Fisher Body Manual as references. Car has bucket seats with console featuring new wood inlay and new PRNDL marker. New gas tank has new straps and sending unit. All fuel lines were replaced, as were the brake lines. Some items replaced include Front Disc Brake calipers, rear brake cylinders, Rear Springs, shocks, front end and sway bar bushings, body mount bushings, radiator, master cylinder, clutch fan was replaced with an electric fan, water pump, heater core, fuel pump, exhaust system, rubber body bumpers, door seals, trunk seals, cowl vent covers, under hood insulation, and some of the seat belts. All wiring was removed and reconditioned. Vehicle has a different steering wheel and grille that I got at swap meets. Car also has rare "clam shell" side mirrors from 70 donor car. Car has factory trunk light and rare lighted rear view mirror (shows some signs of wear but in overall good shape). Front windshield is original w/ antenna wire in glass. Interior also has replacement carpet over Dynomat sound proofing.

The interior is in good shape. The seats were recovered with factory correct covers. The dash is perfect with no fading or cracks. console and shifter look great. Door panels are original with some minor flaws. Glove box was replaced along w/ ashtray.

  The engine and transmission are original to the car and did not need rebuilding. Motor runs strong and does not blow or leak oil. Engine has factory oil heater engine plug that warms your oil in the winter! (I have it disconnected but retained the cord). Transmission works fine but has developed a leak at the torque converter seal. I have the seal but did not replace it. Transmission also has aux trans cooler mounted to radiator.

The convertible canvas needs to be replaced. it has gotten dry and brittle over the years. It has good glass in it. The pump motor works great, and the lines were replaced. Pump cylinders are in good working order as is the top frame. The header bow has a small indentation.

The electronics in the car are in good order with few issues. The alternator was replaced with a 120 amp alternator from a Cadillac. Car has a nice Kenwood stereo, new 4" speakers in dash, and 6"mounted in the rear seat panels. Also has subwoofer in trunk. The gauges were all refurbished. The original clock was removed and a Sun Tach was put in its place. there are also additional water and oil gauges mounted under the dash.

All Aluminum trim was machined polished and is in overall good shape.

Plastic lenses for lights were either polished or replaced. All had seals replaced.

Car rides on 15" Rally rims with full size spare on Rally rim in trunk. Tires are BF Goodrich Radial T/A's.

I replaced the starter solenoid with a heavy duty one, and have it heat shielded. Battery is in fair condition and should be replaced. It will turn the car over when cold, but if allowed to heat up over time it doesn't have enough power to turn the motor over.

Included with the sale is a collection of spare parts, Chilton's manual, Factory Assembly manual (reprint), and original Fisher Body Manual. I have some pictures and receipts, but was not the best at keeping track of all the work that was put into this car.  I'll be happy to answer any questions you have on the car. I have listed everything I could think of but there may still be more.  I have driven and enjoyed this car for many years, and only averaged approx.100 miles a year since the reconstruction.

  Warranty Details
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.