Oldsmobile : Cutlass "S"

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1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S:  This is a 100% Complete. rolling chassis that is currently backfiring through the carb and does not run consistently.   It will need the entire interior completely restored.   It may need a new cam/timing chain.   It will eventually need a new wiring harness; the ORIGINAL wiring harness is brittle and has multiple points that are degraded and/or unserviceable.

The car was and remains a Bench Seat Car with A/T on the column.   It is an authentic "S" model.   All "S" badges. trim. and chrome are in EXCELLENT condition.   All the marker light "S" chrome covers are PERFECT.   All chrome is near flawless. with no pitting. blistering or damage.  

Original Color. Original Paint. inside and out.   Canary Yellow. original patina. Black Interior.   What you see pictured is NOT a repaint; the paint is very faded and thin. but it's the original finish.

Condition / Description:  Non-Power Drum brakes. front and rear; rear differential gears unknown.   No rust in trunk.   No rust in rockers.   There is surface rust in the floor pans.   There are two tiny holes in the driver's side floor pan.   There is a tiny rust hole in the driver's side front fender.   All floor assembly drain covers have been removed; (and are in the car in boxes).  The front plastic grill inserts are BOTH cracked and un-repairable.   The exhaust is OEM GM exhaust manifolds. (original to the car).   They are not connected to an exhaust system; (you will have to install a new exhaust system. ). The dash pad is cracked.   The gauge packages are complete. but disassembled and in boxes.   The door panels DO have the "S" badges & trim as shown. but the door panels themselves are both unserviceable.   The bench seat is intact with headrests. and does work. (folding forward). but it is in need of recovering.   The rear seat is usable as it is and is installed.   The headliner is falling down in the back. The rally rims do have all the center caps and trim bezzles and ALL FOUR SETS are beautiful.  This is an ORIGINAL Patina.   There is NO Plastic. Bondo. Filler. fiberglass or lead in this chassis.   It is in EXCEPTIONAL. All Original. complete condition.

New:  Fuel pump. Carb. fuel line. fuel filter. Water pump. hoses. belts. motor mounts. & radiator.

The glass is not all good.   The windshield has a passenger side wiper scratch. that is feint. but it is there.   The passenger side rear quarter window has a small chip out of the top corner. hard to see. but it's there.   The only body damage to the entire car is to the driver's side front fender at the front. and the typical door dings you might find on a 40-year old muscle car.

The 350 Rocket is the ORIGINAL engine. but it is not running consistently.   It will turn over and fire. but then promptly back fires through the carb.  The motor has a period-correct Offenhauser high rise aluminum intake with matching Offenhauser valve covers.   The driveline is all original. 350 transmission.   Fuel system is original. gas tank is perfect. under carriage is in excellent condition.   The HEI distributor is not original to the car. but is installed nonetheless for ease of maintenance.

The car is titled in Texas. in my name.   I have one set of OEM GM keys for trunk. ignition and door locks. which all work.

Please contact Chris on AT & T Cellular (254) 368-7399 for any questions. or through E-bay messenger.   I am not a dealer. so you will get a private party Bill Of Sale. filled out the way you want it done for your state.   You will get the Texas Title when you pay the balance due at final sale/pick up here in Texas.

Shipping:  I will assist your shipping agent in any way possible.   Shipping is the buyer's responsibility.   The car CANNOT drive up on ramps or trailers under it's own power.   I do have the capability to get the car up on a trailer and will do so at no charge.   Although the brakes and driveline work fine the motor does not.

Purchasing:  Deposit through Pay Pal at auction close will hold the car for 30 days. at which time the balance will be due on the car.   $500. 00 deposit due at auction close and/or buy it now.   The car is for sale locally on Craigslist. so I reserve the right to sell the car immediately for the right cash offer. cash offer with trade. etc.

Cash and ONLY cash due on or before pick up.   No checks.   No cashiers checks.   No money orders.   CASH ONLY.

On Feb-16-14 at 09:21:02 PST. seller added the following information:

*16FEB2014* Additional Information: Multiple questions on motor rebuild. Yes. motor was rebuilt. No. it was not bored over. Piston cylinders were honed. new rings & bearings. New seats/seals in top end. I have been asked specifically more than once: "Was the cam replaced/timing chain replaced?" No. the cam was not replaced and the timing chain was not replaced. I have been told that this may be the problem with the backfiring/timing common on the 350 Oldsmobile motor. I want to make this clear: I can not afford to put any more time or money into the car. The car is being sold "as is" both mechanically and cosmetically. Q: Was this an A/C car? Yes. good question. It was built with A/C. but I do have a brand new compressor and related components. But. I only have the one front bracket with a separate support arm for the compressor. I do not have any additional equipment for the A/C. (the dryer/evaporator). AND. one of the vents in the dash was cracked and broken beyond repair. The interior: Most asked question. "Is the interior complete?" No the interior is not complete. The little plastic clips that get broken when disassembly is initiated are gone. Most of the screws / nuts and bolts that were saved have disappeared. I am sure my wife threw them away. "Do you have the carpet kit for the car?" No. I do not. The original carpet was completely disintegrated and all it was doing was retaining moisture. It was thrown away. Q: how is the trim around the windows?  All trim is in perfect condition as installed.   There is one piece of trim on the driver's side window. top trim that is not installed.   I do not have it.   I hope this answers the multiple questions on the car. I appreciate them because I want to represent the car as accurately as possible. Thank you all for your questions. I felt this was the best way to answer them all at once. Feel free to contact me if you have any more specific questions.

On Feb-17-14 at 20:32:11 PST. seller added the following information:

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