ColJessip's 1983 Oldsmobile 88

[ColJessip]

Well, since I couldnt afford a GN, I needed another G/B-Body. Here she is.







Starts runs and drive, all for the price of shipping. I just need a new door lock...

[94Corolla5Speed]

1. Remove hubcaps
2. Cut off exhaust pipes
3. Weld diff
4. ?????
5. Profit

[watkins]

I sure hope there's another swap thread soon...

[noob5,000,000]

[Squint]

Way to take epic looking close-up photos.. makes it seem far more exciting

[ColJessip]

Way to take epic looking close-up photos.. makes it seem far more exciting

You catch on fast.

[vedran]

Damn, looks great.

Love this pic...

That E-3 takes some great pics. I'm guessing that's the kit lens, too.

[ColJessip]

Yea I really like the E3. About the lens, its a Zuiko 14-54mm 2.8/f. A step up from the kit lens.

[Rope-Pusher]

[theholycow]

That is very clean. It must have been kept in a garage, not outdoors, or the plastic behind the bumpers would be rotted like mine.

It is the same platform as my car.

Post some details. What engine?

What's the thing hanging off the dash?

Maybe we should set up a group buy for 2 passenger side mirrors.

[ColJessip]

That is very clean. It must have been kept in a garage, not outdoors, or the plastic behind the bumpers would be rotted like mine.

It is the same platform as my car.

Post some details. What engine? V6

What's the thing hanging off the dash? A bag of some sort

Maybe we should set up a group buy for 2 passenger side mirrors.

[Charles421]

Very clean, I agree. With the right equipment/techniques, you could bring the paint back to life. Same goes for the chrome bumper.

[theholycow]

V6 = we have much in common. 3.8, I assume...same block as my 4.1 except for bore, and most of the same parts except I have the stronger crankshaft from the turbo 3.8. Your NA 3.8 is easier to keep cool than my 4.1. Same heads, same pretty much errvrythang externally except you have the 2bbl Dualjet instead of the 4bbl Quadrajet. Yours probably has a computer and an O2 sensor, too (I think mine was the last year for the V6 sans computer.)

Please, please please pretty please, give me a photo of your PCV valve and description of how it's hooked up, and anything that might be related (breather on the other side, etc). I'm pretty sure mine is missing and hacked, and after buying all the parts I could I don't think I have everything.

About that door lock you need: Do you just mean the plastic handle that sticks up above the window sill? I bought dice for mine. You should be able to grab them at Pep Boys or any chain auto parts store.

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[ColJessip]

Please, please please pretty please, give me a photo of your PCV valve and description of how it's hooked up, and anything that might be related (breather on the other side, etc). I'm pretty sure mine is missing and hacked, and after buying all the parts I could I don't think I have everything.
About that door lock you need: Do you just mean the plastic handle that sticks up above the window sill? I bought dice for mine. You should be able to grab them at Pep Boys or any chain auto parts store.

Sure thing, I cant guarantee that it'll be today.

No, the actual lock where the key goes was pried out. I bought a lock for $12, I just have to find a way to get it in with all the bent up sheet metal.

[theholycow]

I found a couple parts cars on Craigslist but I lack the funds with which to buy them. I don't suppose you need any parts...