1973 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Downunder

Discussion in 'General Station Wagon Discussions' started by Loudmouthaussie, Mar 16, 2014.

Page 3 of 4
  1. 81X11

    81X11 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2011
    Messages:
    4,175
    Likes Received:
    543
    Trophy Points:
    261
    Wagon Garage:
    2
    Location:
    Round Rock Texas
    Glad to hear the window is getting fixed.

    As for the wheels...I kinda second was said...I'd put the hubcaps back on...at least until you find some other wheels. ;)

    If you want something a bit cooler, there were optional wheels that can still be found on Craigslist...though no idea what shipping would cost! They, I think, were called Super Stock 5...and were optional on the big Olds car. Will try to find a pic.

    Oh and the dash....wow! Neat conversion!
     
    81X11, Jun 18, 2014
    #31
  2. Jim 68cuda

    Jim 68cuda Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2009
    Messages:
    4,616
    Likes Received:
    462
    Trophy Points:
    195
    Location:
    Virginia
    Are the wheels on this 71 Olds 88 the wheels you have in mind? I agree, they would look great on a Custom Cruiser.

    [​IMG]
     
    Jim 68cuda, Jun 18, 2014
    #32
  3. Silvertwinkiehobo

    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2014
    Messages:
    14,987
    Likes Received:
    2,993
    Trophy Points:
    720
    Location:
    New Braunfels, TX
    Excellent that it made it intact.
     
    Silvertwinkiehobo, Jun 18, 2014
    #33
  4. 81X11

    81X11 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2011
    Messages:
    4,175
    Likes Received:
    543
    Trophy Points:
    261
    Wagon Garage:
    2
    Location:
    Round Rock Texas
    81X11, Jun 19, 2014
    #34
  5. Loudmouthaussie

    Loudmouthaussie Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2014
    Messages:
    116
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    35
    Location:
    Brisbane Australia
    Thanks but no thanks on the rims. Cragar 5 spokes ordered. Chk out my old skool lowrider pics in wagons in vintage street scenes and youll see where im coming from :)
     
    Loudmouthaussie, Jun 20, 2014
    #35
  6. Loudmouthaussie

    Loudmouthaussie Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2014
    Messages:
    116
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    35
    Location:
    Brisbane Australia
    image.jpg

    On the cragars :)
     
    Loudmouthaussie, Jul 10, 2014
    #36
  7. Loudmouthaussie

    Loudmouthaussie Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2014
    Messages:
    116
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    35
    Location:
    Brisbane Australia
    cargo glass finally installed after 4 months or so

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    cragars on
    [​IMG]
     
    Loudmouthaussie, Jul 11, 2014
    #37
    66Fairlanewagon likes this.
  8. Silvertwinkiehobo

    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2014
    Messages:
    14,987
    Likes Received:
    2,993
    Trophy Points:
    720
    Location:
    New Braunfels, TX
    Yeeaaahhhh!!!!! That looks great...makes you go "Wow."
     
    Silvertwinkiehobo, Jul 11, 2014
    #38
  9. 101Volts

    101Volts Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2013
    Messages:
    3,017
    Likes Received:
    276
    Trophy Points:
    198
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Pennsylvania
    Looks good in the pic.

    Do you have a lock on the fuel cap? I've been thinking of buying one or more.
     
    101Volts, Jul 11, 2014
    #39
  10. MotoMike

    MotoMike Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 29, 2010
    Messages:
    5,174
    Likes Received:
    123
    Trophy Points:
    188
    Location:
    Newnan, Ga
    I had my doubts but those Cragars look good on there. (y)
     
    MotoMike, Jul 11, 2014
    #40
  11. a1awind

    a1awind Tiki God

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2008
    Messages:
    3,329
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    110
    Wagon Garage:
    2
    Location:
    Ellwood city Pa
    i cant even imagine what it costs to run that in Australia with all the taxes
     
    a1awind, Jul 11, 2014
    #41
  12. Loudmouthaussie

    Loudmouthaussie Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2014
    Messages:
    116
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    35
    Location:
    Brisbane Australia
    Classic registration is only $190 per year and comprehensive insurance for $16000 value only about $300 a year.

    I don't drive it that much so the gas tank ain't too thirsty now the holes in the bottom fixed ;)
     
    Loudmouthaussie, Jul 12, 2014
    #42
  13. 101Volts

    101Volts Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2013
    Messages:
    3,017
    Likes Received:
    276
    Trophy Points:
    198
    Wagon Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Pennsylvania
    Do you have a lockable gas cap on it?
     
    101Volts, Jul 12, 2014
    #43
  14. dennis

    dennis Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 5, 2011
    Messages:
    1,353
    Likes Received:
    78
    Trophy Points:
    173
    Wagon Garage:
    2
    Location:
    Brisbane,Queensland,australia
    sweet, cragars suit perfectly :2_thumbs_up_-_anima :cheers: from around the corner
     
    dennis, Jul 12, 2014
    #44
  15. Loudmouthaussie

    Loudmouthaussie Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2014
    Messages:
    116
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    35
    Location:
    Brisbane Australia
    Loudmouthaussie, Jul 19, 2014
    #45
Page 3 of 4

Share This Page