Free FORGOTTEN Classic Oldsmobile Rescue: Will it Run and Drive after 15 Years?

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  • It was a lot of fun bringing this Free Oldsmobile back to life! It's crazy cool and such a yacht! The kids really had a good time with this one as well! I really hope you all enjoyed this one and can't wait to share plans in the future! Thank you all so much for the continued love and support!
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  • @user-ku1hc7zo9b
    @user-ku1hc7zo9b 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Fantastic video of a beautiful 73 Olds 98! That LS model actually has a clock mounted behind the front seat for the rear passengers, even Cadillac didn't offer this! I just saved a 72 Buick Electra coupe that was about to be junked. She's all cleaned up and looking and running great. Can't believe fools let these beautiful machines go to waste. The scene with your little ones running around the car having fun is wonderful. My kids do the same thing, they always want to ride in the Buick, not the boring new SUV. Although the roof is rusted out, hope you somehow manage to save that Olds, even if it's only to clean it up more and drive the kids around, they will always remember those moments.

  • @kevin34ct
    @kevin34ct 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    I'd love to see a full restoration on this beast. These cars were really made to be luxurious.

    • @joshflynn2173
      @joshflynn2173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      They were amazing. I'll love to restore one too in the future

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      From the thumbnail picture I thought it was a Starfire convertible... disappointed to see 4 door 98...

    • @joshflynn2173
      @joshflynn2173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@BuzzLOLOL I do prefer 4 door hardtops for some reason

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joshflynn2173 - I have a 4 door Crown Vic, but would want a 2 door StarFire... I had a '57 Olds 2 door way back when it could be a 98 as well as a StarFire...

    • @79tazman
      @79tazman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Those cars are not worth investing a full restoration on and they don't make parts for those cars but it's worth fixing what he has and driving it till the wheels fall off it that's about it.

  • @chriscampbell2327
    @chriscampbell2327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    My folks had one when I was teenager, we were driving to Laredo on a 50 mile straight stretch of highway. My father looked down and we were doing 90 not 55 mph. They are so smooth it was hard to tell how fast it was going!

    • @grngs1
      @grngs1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bullshit they floated at 70 mph

    • @brentkiely657
      @brentkiely657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@grngs1 yeah, thats why he couldnt tell he was doing 90... it would be like riding on a cloud!

  • @sonofedmund5004
    @sonofedmund5004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    That's what we Brits imagine when we think American car! It was weird seeing near a Smart Car, how times change, You're making golden memories for your kids riding in that old beast with you and Grandpa doing some crazy off-roading!

  • @raywilson800
    @raywilson800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Of all the cars I've ever seen you and your Dad drag in and get running, that one you should keep. Without a doubt it is the best candidate you've had for a sure enough restoration. It could be a show quality car easy enough. I had a 72 Delta 88 Royale. It was a little under the value of a 98. It was preferred over Cadilac by many GM owners and drivers. It will get 20 on the road with 35# of air in the tires and 16 in traffic. If I was a younger man I'd fight you for that car. That's how much I loved mine. I would whip somebody over that car. You drive it a while and you will fall fall in love with it. Proud for you man. It's a really cool car and you've got a cool family too! Thanks for sharing this time with us.

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You must live in UK or Canada with bigger Imperial gallons to be getting that kind of MPG in '72 anything...

    • @rirkc
      @rirkc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hear ya Ray. My folks had the Delta 98 Regency. Talk about a land yacht. You could sleep 6 comfortably in that thing!

    • @pjimmbojimmbo1990
      @pjimmbojimmbo1990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was Preferred by those who wanted a Cadillac but couldn't have one. I had a 98 Regency and a Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham. They were very Different cars. Not Siblings, more like 2nd or 3rd Cousins. Once you started poking around the two cars, the Caddy was a Much better built Car, with more attention on things like the Seats, Seat Frames, Bracing of the Frame, Damper weights on the Frame, More advanced Climate Control, though sometimes less Flexibility in the Operation, but it did work very well in fully Automatic mode, while the 98 had Auto Temp control, everything else was Manual. Under the the hood there were several Structural Braces on the Caddy. Anyone who says their 98 Regency/Buick Electra is the the same as a Caddy, is dreaming

    • @simonw2631
      @simonw2631 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly

    • @nightblade237
      @nightblade237 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BuzzLOLOL bruh my 73 stingray gets like 12

  • @ronwhittaker6317
    @ronwhittaker6317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    good daddy , taking a moment to play with his beautiful children. so cute they are.

  • @gregpallett1839
    @gregpallett1839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    i hope you keep this one to cruise around with the wife and kids on weekends.

  • @gregcromer8406
    @gregcromer8406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    When I was a kid I remember my Dad driving his 98, fully-loaded car off the showroom floor. It was white with red interior. It drove like a dream. Our family took it on vacation all over the US. The massive trunk handled our luggage and large cooler easily. On the Interstate, the suspension was stupendous as it floated at 80mph without the feel of bumps or cracks in the road. I have honestly never been in a vehicle as comfortable since, and that includes Mercedes and Lexus in the mix.

    • @DaveyJonesLockerwithJazzy
      @DaveyJonesLockerwithJazzy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why did they call it a ninety eight?

    • @gregcromer8406
      @gregcromer8406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DaveyJonesLockerwithJazzy As originally implemented, the first digit signifies the body size while the second represents the number of cylinders. Body sizes were 6, 7, 8, and 9, and straight six- and straight eight-cylinder engines were offered. Thus, Oldsmobiles were named "66" through "98"

  • @themainguy5050
    @themainguy5050 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Give the car a nice paint job and go through everything it would be a good collectors.

  • @brandonhewitt2386
    @brandonhewitt2386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I used to ride to church in the 80's in one of those. It was navy blue & was in great shape. 455 rocket. I wish i would've got it when my grandpa upgraded.

  • @Tinman598
    @Tinman598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    That’s the most fun I’ve seen anybody have in a while. If the frame’s still good, she’d make a heck of a rat rod.

  • @zeth15943
    @zeth15943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Derek from Vice grip garage would of loved that lol

    • @Pholsius
      @Pholsius 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Absolutely

    • @jorgeb9715
      @jorgeb9715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He salvaged 67 LeSabre i suppose

    • @chrisbaker121924
      @chrisbaker121924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Fine going to town rig

    • @rwcoenen
      @rwcoenen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'll be dipped

    • @southernrebel69420
      @southernrebel69420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      you know a guy was thinking that this here rust could be fixed and saved.....nope but i'm goin to do the right thing and just pretend i didnt see that. also i think that im 74.302 percent sure that the sparkalators and the lightnin hoses are just right for this guy here but i may have to move the thingamajig and tap on the doohickey to get er just fine and smooth sailin.

  • @keithharden7844
    @keithharden7844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    “There’s a whole bench on the front of this car” I miss the days when cars had room and individuality.

    • @jesterr7133
      @jesterr7133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My brother had a '76 C10. I loved working on that thing. I am 6ft, 4in tall, and I could sit in the engine compartment and work on it. Everything was easy on it. Just make sure you don't bend the power steering pulley. I learned that one the hard way, and spent a month looking for one. Needless to say, I learned the value of using pullers when they are needed, lol.

    • @smartprocesssolutions748
      @smartprocesssolutions748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Loved those bench seats back in the day when parking with your girlfriend and having unabated access. Didn’t need tinted windows for the window fog!

    • @billyfoster3223
      @billyfoster3223 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@smartprocesssolutions748 Yep!😁👍

  • @SlyDellian
    @SlyDellian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    10:50 - The little girl putting on her seat belt. So sweet!

    • @bradparris99
      @bradparris99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Probably the first time it's ever been used

  • @remasterus
    @remasterus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love seeing these old beasts come back to life! I know now what @ViceGripGarage means when "they always rot out if you keep the vinyl on 'em", cause it looks like this old girl has her head rotted off underneath that vinyl cover...thanks for sharing your great work with us! Y'all ever think about doing a collab?!

  • @76calidude
    @76calidude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dude....I had one of those back in the day. What a cruiser!

  • @chitown1098
    @chitown1098 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this ‘73 Olds 98. My mom had this year Delta 88 but always loved the 98, Olds version of a Cadillac Sedan de Ville. Really beautiful in their day.

  • @roypearce6968
    @roypearce6968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I had a two door when I was younger my first car it was a tank. So many memories. Nice

  • @Iosif.dumitru01
    @Iosif.dumitru01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Man.. This episode was great! The car is a living legend, making it start was a miracle and your kids are so funny! Keep it up!
    From Romania

  • @jeremywimer8842
    @jeremywimer8842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My grandma had a blue Delta 88 this video brought back some fond memories from my childhood cruising with my grams.

  • @MrHuismeester
    @MrHuismeester 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    These are the big Americans I remember when I was young, maybe gasguzzlers but boy they where pretty ! Big in compare with our Europian cars and also full options whe never heard off, and I still loved them! Unfortenly they disappears during the first oilcrisis and never came back.... And that sound !!!!.Loved this video en greets from the Netherlands!

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They weren't too bad on gas until 1972... took 4 - 20 years for good MPG to come back again depending on the make and model...

    • @jfv65
      @jfv65 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BuzzLOLOL These days you could even fit it with a electronic ignition and a Holley EFI kit and it would get a whole lot better mileage. Better cold start as well.

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jfv65 - EFI doesn't improve MPG much, and too expensive, those early 1970's engines needed internal improvements... although they always started fine in winter...

    • @VintageCars999
      @VintageCars999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The only land yachts you can get now are Dodge Challengers and Chargers. The 3.6L V6s get a fair amount of gas mileage if you are not romping on the gas but for 300HP in a boat it's not bad. But the 700+hp Hellcats are really fun. With these boats it's about the smiles per gallon! But it's also amazing when you can get a classic land yacht for free!

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm driving my 2000's Ford Crown Vic until another streamlined full size car comes along... it's surprisingly good on gas approaching 20 MPG city and 30 MPG hiway... 1993 - 1996 Impala I would also consider and prolly more reliable than this Ford, except for the Opti-Spark distributor...

  • @tomj4506
    @tomj4506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On mid 70's Olds 455's watch out for rockers. There was a cool spot that would sludge up. Its
    at first just rockers but will go to the push rods, lifters & cam in time. Otherwise a fantastic
    engine powerful, quiet & long lived.
    LFOD !

  • @raymondperez4447
    @raymondperez4447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Watching you with your kids gave me all the good feels. I'm still smiling. Keep up the good work, and keep the vids coming too!

  • @mister0ldschool
    @mister0ldschool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These old land yachts are the best! I had an old Ford Country Squire and it was the most comfortable car I've even been in.

  • @townhall05446
    @townhall05446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My late Mom had a 72 or 73 4 door 98 Regency with the 455 motor, it was a super cruiser. And being that it was about 45 years ago, it was in really nice shape to boot. Always liked it.

  • @earlwarren2265
    @earlwarren2265 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad had this same exact car and he used to pull a 29' Airstream with it. Took it to mexico on a rally, had a great time. I used to drive it to Florida with the trailer and it had more guts than any other car that I've driven since. Olds made a real beast with the big 455 cu in engine. I can't get over seeing this car, exact color inside and out. Dad let me drive it home from the dealership in Ferndale, Mi, it was a wonderful floater going down the road. Thanks for showing this. Earl

  • @oooooooo5178
    @oooooooo5178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a beautiful vehicle and your children are just adorable God bless them, you and your family. My father purchased one brand new in 1973 for $10,000 from Apex Oldsmobile in Brooklyn NY. I was a great comfortable riding vehicle. That year there was 2 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight models. The LS and the Regency. The LS was the higher end and had more options. That's the one that we owned. It was burgundy with beige interior. I noticed that your interior lights were on while you were driving. To turn them off turn the headlight switch to the left and to turn the headlights on, pull the switch out. We didn't have a 8 track player, that was an option and Dad wasn't much into music just AM/FM radio. Dad owned it forb10 years without fail, he always keep his vehicles for 10 years. He gave it to me in 1983. While driving to work one night it over heated due to a radiator hose leak that I was aware of but neglected to replace due to work constraints and I wound up blowing the engine on the way to work. All of the best with yours. Great find and thanks for all of the GREAT memories.
    Peace.

  • @mikeadams2677
    @mikeadams2677 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    '73 Olds Ninety-eight, 455 engine, 400 turbo transmission, and a 2 speed differential. I'm 5' 11" tall. The trunk has enough room that I can lay my head at the back seat, stretch out, and only the soles of my boots will keep me from laying comfortably straight in it.
    My parents had one that was moss green, when I was in my late teens. It needed paint, but it rode like a cloud on your sofa, and with the gearing, for what it was, on the interstate, it would go like a rocket ship on rails.

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    You know it’s a big engine bay when you can fit a full size Michael in it.

    • @ritchydoesit
      @ritchydoesit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I see you all over TH-cam. First it’s CCW and now it’s budget builds lmao

    • @duanekc
      @duanekc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It can't be a Michael Bay. No explosions.

    • @diegosilang4823
      @diegosilang4823 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A little modification you turn it into a frunk.

  • @MrSouthernman73
    @MrSouthernman73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im a 6ft 2 1/2 man and I owned and drove a 70 Buick Electra Limited 4 door for years so I identify with the love for these boats. My only concern watching this is letting the kids ride inside with the black mold not neutralized and removed inside the car.

    • @bradparris99
      @bradparris99 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      At least they were wearing their seat belts.

  • @1tojo
    @1tojo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love these Oldsmobiles. I bought my previous wife a 1984 Deta 88 Royale in Sable brown for her 40 th birthday, she always said it was her favorite car. was a real highway cruiser. it gave as good a ride as any Cadillac we ever owned

  • @Kilen81
    @Kilen81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If that car was alive, it would be so happy... With so much life in it again. Great vid!

  • @GoodbyeKamala2024
    @GoodbyeKamala2024 ปีที่แล้ว

    That would be a cool resto, I had one like this as a teen, what a cruiser. I actually thought these were quite handsome compared to many other '73 offerings.

  • @captainexcabier
    @captainexcabier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dude, you should definitely save that car. That could be a really nice car.

  • @losbanos999
    @losbanos999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The best years of your life. ENJOY!

  • @smartprocesssolutions748
    @smartprocesssolutions748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My friends Dad had one of these back in the day. A living room on wheels.

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You would be surprised how much power they put in those old boats back then. A friend of mine gave me a 79 Volare with a 225 in it. When he gave it to me in '03, I got it up to 125mph on the interstate, despite it weighing over 5000lbs and having multiple mechanical issues. It had 165K miles on it, so I decided to tear into it to do a tuneup and get it running better. When I pulled the plugs, it still had the factory plugs in it. There was nearly a quarter of an inch of ash buildup on all six plugs, and it still did 125mph. The back end of the plugs were completely covered. You could not see the electrodes at all. I took the plugs to several friends of mine that have shops, and none of them said that they had ever seen anything like that before. They said there was no way that a car could run on those plugs, but it did. When I got deeper into it, I found out that it also had a burnt valve. They don't make them like they used to, lol.

  • @josealfredocuevas
    @josealfredocuevas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Typical GM started right up sounds great!! very very good find for that 1972-98 olds very good find motor sounds great. Once you replace the donut you're good to go, I had a 1973 Oldsmobile tornado that had the 455 it had dual exhaust I had to replace both donuts that was a common problem but once they're fixed they run quiet. That's what I love about those old classics there's nothing like those cars you can't do that with the new cars today with all the computers, nothing like that smell of gas and carburetor and all of that good stuff good luck, good find again take care.👍🏼

  • @GandalfsBackhand
    @GandalfsBackhand 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As soon as the radio came on I called it, "The Church Lady Cruiser"

  • @gerryS320
    @gerryS320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Michael, please rescue this old big Oldsmobile 98. I think this old Nintety-Eight have waiting such a long time...! Please save and rescue this nice vehicle...! Please don't give this car to a yunkyard, please let this car survive! Please make it all around fit..., step by step!!! - It's a rare piece of luxury full-size car history!!! - It's so sad that cars like this will never build again...!!!
    Thanks from Gerry, Germany/Berlin. And all the best to YOU and YOUR family, and stay healthy!!!
    Bye...✌😉

    • @gerryS320
      @gerryS320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *...it's a historical piece of luxury full-size cars that will never build again...*

  • @kennethsonier1766
    @kennethsonier1766 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You really should repair the roof, it would take some time and effort but I would think it would be well worth it. It's nice to see your kids involved and enjoying themselves, especially with these classical relics 👍☮️

  • @stephendavidbailey2743
    @stephendavidbailey2743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Think about what a nice car this was when new. I had a 1973 Impala. That rust around the real window is a real bugaboo.

  • @jessepaul9774
    @jessepaul9774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've never had any issues with the gm side mount battery terminals lol. I think the only people who complain about them just over tighten em to the point that the threads strip out.

    • @AndrewHCann
      @AndrewHCann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree Jesse Paul :) also lots people had side posts never clean or lube up from corrosion all GM vechile have only had replaced one battery terminal ever on - ground side what happened my battery had battery post crack in case leak acid on to me because Alternator over recharge on me to ! Then week later my car got hit by 3 prong fork lightning when drive home from work at 12:00 May 25 2013 it shut down my car took lots figure out get started and 10 mins away from home! But my car is 2002 Chevrolet Impala E-X LTZ LS 4 door I rebuilt totally myself from parts car and lightning blew up Mass Air Flow Ring , plus H -O2 sensors also - ground connector on the Right Wheel Hump off plus Alternator and Starter changed since not other computer parts to ! But got all fix all run excellent!

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah I cringed when he cut off good wonderful GM side terminals to replace them with short term Ford temporary replacement junk that will quickly give trouble !!!

    • @jesterr7133
      @jesterr7133 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ....or they are too lazy to get an 8mm or a battery wrench, and try to take the bolts out with pliers.

  • @gt-37guy6
    @gt-37guy6 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've got yourself an Olds 98 LS Luxury Sedan. Nicest ones they made. My brother had the same car back in the 80s, what a luxury tank! Great memories of the drive in (hehe) and crazy trip to a ski lodge chasing down a car load of twerps in a Monte Carlo. They went screaming past us thinking we were old people (and tossing fast food garbage and cans at us) not understanding that we were a car load of Five drunk delinquents ready for a confrontation. My brother floored the Olds and we chased down the pukes and buzzed their car hanging out of the windows swinging and shaking ski poles at them while unloading all of the garbage from our car into their windshild.. Those were the days. Now days somebody would have pulled a gun...hahaha...

  • @tommywilson8651
    @tommywilson8651 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grew up riding and working on Oldsmobiles. I would suggest pulling water pump and putting timing chain in it before it goes it is their week spot will run many trouble free miles after this!

  • @jimmymccoy967
    @jimmymccoy967 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My buddy had one of them that was cherry even had the plastic on the back seat from GM. I got the pleasure of driving it I must say it was definitely the best driving car I’ve ever driven.

  • @guidostromer8739
    @guidostromer8739 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool "Budget Cadillac".
    And No, its Not ugly, its one of the Main Characters of the movie " evil dead",lol.
    Guess there are People liking These.
    Too Bad the Roof was gone, cos it was a survivor.

  • @TheWalkmanRotation
    @TheWalkmanRotation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight LS. Had 2 of those. They are awesome cruisers. The 455 is a great motor too. The clock in the back seat is made by Tiffany. I am a Moderator for the 1970's Great American land yacht page on Facebook. I've owned hundreds of these classic 70's land barges.

  • @TheWalkmanRotation
    @TheWalkmanRotation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    And just saying-fix the rust on it- I know you can do it after watching you build that Porsche. That Olds will outrun and out live anything else you find. Your kids are stoked on it-keep it around,clean it up nice and take them out for hamburgers or ice cream in it.

  • @cratecruncher6687
    @cratecruncher6687 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My parents bought one of these brand new in '74 and thought they'd "arrived". It was called the Oldsmobile Ninety Eight "Regency Sedan". When I learned to drive about 1980 I took it out and had fun laying down black stripes with that 455. Mom wasn't a great driver and used to scrape the side of the garage with it about twice a month. I'd nail the trim back on the garage and polish the white marks off the side of the car. I was getting pretty good with a wrench with my own cars so mom started asking me to fix this and that and I grew to despise the damn thing. It was so big I had to climb inside it to work on the stupid thing. Fuel mileage was terrible but it did have that big back seat which was handy on dates. It was dark green and we started calling it Sherman because it looked like a tank from WWII. One day the water pump seized and the engine blew a head gasket. With gas running over a $1.00 a gallon mom kicked it to the curb and bought a Buick. I can't say I shed a tear when Sherman left.

  • @davidwellman7080
    @davidwellman7080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My grandpa loved those cars I remember when I was a little boy went with him and grandma down the blue ridge went for a pick nic and lay in the back sleeping on the way back. Felt like laying on a cloud. Lol

  • @basspig
    @basspig 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a 73 Delta 88 with the 455. Car handled well. The windows always squeaked on the highway as the vibration of the wheels trans itself through the Fram. But it ran and ran.

  • @lateefcarrere1649
    @lateefcarrere1649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're not really gonna scrap her, are you? If I lived closer, I'd try to buy it as is, because I miss the land yachts. You're doing pretty good work bringing these cars back to life, but the memories you're making with your children is even better. That's awesome!

  • @rockymullins6133
    @rockymullins6133 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get the kids involved. Love it. I actually had one of these cars one time. It was worn out. Smoked like a coal train

  • @haydenuk02
    @haydenuk02 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That’s a hole lot of car and she sounds and drives great. Can’t wait to see what happens to this car and or drivetrain. Brilliant work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

    • @66skate
      @66skate ปีที่แล้ว

      Please tell me you don't plan on ruining this nice car by swapping out the drive train. That would be sad.

  • @markswitzer2204
    @markswitzer2204 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This car reminds me of my 1972 Pontiac Grandville . It was a real Luxury liner and provided a wonderful ride down the road ! Unfortunately , having. a 455 cubic in. engine it was not practical to drive even when fuel prices were cheaper back in 1980. I miss all of those land yachts today .

  • @busseniusrp
    @busseniusrp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That car sounds as good as my coffee machine in the morning....i love it

    • @chaosdemonwolf1
      @chaosdemonwolf1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Interesting comparison but I like it.

  • @craigcoe6491
    @craigcoe6491 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We had one like this in 1974. My dad bought used. 73 Olds 98 LS and maroon with a black gut.

  • @Tarassio280
    @Tarassio280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's the first time I've seen you have a good car.

  • @richardhunter9882
    @richardhunter9882 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your old mans laugh is infectious....... Love the channel

  • @michaelbaka4777
    @michaelbaka4777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've got a '73 Buick Limited [Electra] with 20,646 miles on her. All original except wear items! My Dad bought her brand-new. She came with dual exhaust! Factory!!! But I hear you on how freaking SMOOTH those big-blocks are. Mileage isn't great, but get them on the open road and they do fairly well, all facts considered. I've gotten close to 20 mpg hiway with Big Girl; city mpg is about 7 with the A/C on. NOT A PERFORMANCE ENGINE, but a very torquey experience. My opinion? Fix her up and drive her like she deserves!! Shame about the roof-rust, but it can be fixed if you put in the effort. You can NOT get a better ride quality than these old big body and block cars; they are TREASURES that need protecting!!!

    • @michaelbaka4777
      @michaelbaka4777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've turned down 30k for my Big Girl!! She means a LOT to me because of my Dad, not sure I'll ever sell.

  • @JohnSmith-oj7dj
    @JohnSmith-oj7dj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a very beautiful car and the roof is fixable. Just cut out the rusty part and replace with a new piece of sheet metal. Everything else looks in good condition. I think you should keep this car !

  • @billh230
    @billh230 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait till you get it on down the highway. Deceptively fast. Dad had a '71 Delta 88 with that 455. When he was stationed in Fresno, mom (and on occasion, I) would make the run from home to Castle AFB- 100 or so miles- in under 1 hour. The eerie thing was, we wouldn't know it until mom finally glanced down at the speedo, and find the needle trying to wrap itself around the stop peg. Those big B-body Olds' from that era are that smooth.

    • @truckerkevthepaidtourist
      @truckerkevthepaidtourist 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes indeed the 455 is a torque monster.
      There's a reason why they chose to use the 455 Oldsmobile engine when they were using that GMC I call it the stripes mobile RV.

  • @user-pf7gs8dd8t
    @user-pf7gs8dd8t 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those old GM full sizes are such great highway cruisers. Just float down the road in supreme luxury. My dad had a '72 deuce & a quarter with the 455 4bbl when I was a kid. Many happy memories of that car. I remember once we had 8 people piled in that thing lol. I'd like to see you do that in one of today's "full size" cars. And it would get 21 MPG on the highway too. Sold it about 20 years ago against my protests. Was still in good shape, but had a little rust and the obligatory GM trunk leaks.

  • @johnoneill9539
    @johnoneill9539 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice rescue well done,,,,but 3! Miles to the GALLON wow!

  • @almclean4835
    @almclean4835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That must be one of the easiest ones you’ve had to get going. Charlie needs to take over the filming, he did a great job

  • @eirik_halvorsen
    @eirik_halvorsen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very enjoyable video! The rescue, the troubleshooting, and last but not least, the test drive! When the kids started running through the car ... I couldn't help but laugh myself 😆👌

  • @GLA-nq6fu
    @GLA-nq6fu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the joy he gets out of these old cars i love'em too

    • @BudgetBuildz
      @BudgetBuildz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😊😊 I truly do enjoy what I do!

  • @teigjames8076
    @teigjames8076 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My great grandma had one almost just like that. Same color without the vinyl roof. I miss that car

  • @timothycarley7348
    @timothycarley7348 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had a 74' Model of the same Car,Loved it Dearly,Wish I Still Had It.

  • @freestang6662
    @freestang6662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those old land yachts sure were hard to pass when grandma was putting along, 30 mph, riding the center line, with her blinker stuck on.

  • @jessepaul9774
    @jessepaul9774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love that car! Some of my fondest memories are of me riding in my moms 71 olds delta 88.

  • @addisonesmith7
    @addisonesmith7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    U get that beauty running and cleaned. U and other youtubers can have a old rusty car show

  • @markbennett6658
    @markbennett6658 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As other people have said that Oldsmobile is probably the best candidate for restoration. It’s straight and low mileage. As long as it’s not all rusted out underneath the roof could be saved with some good fabrication work and the vinyl redone. Not sure if the $$$ stack up value wise to justify it but parting it out does seem like a shame. Tyler Hoover would love it!

  • @eggbirdtherooster
    @eggbirdtherooster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its not ugly man. Its awesome looking

  • @jermainescates6289
    @jermainescates6289 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That boy sounds good!

  • @richardcline1337
    @richardcline1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My late wife and I had a 27' Allegro motorhome with the 455 engine. That thing would roll down the highway at interstate speeds without even straining. It could run all day at those speeds and never seemed to bother it at all. Great engine.

  • @chevken1831
    @chevken1831 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had one of these back in 1989-1993.. I wanted to take the 455 and put it into a Cutlass Salon or Supreme. Especially the Colonnade coupes from 1973-77.

  • @houseofno
    @houseofno 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on getting that WHALE of a 70's tribute rolling on its own tires under its own power! Congrats on 100k subscribers! By the way, your kids are ADORABLE! Can't wait to see which of them decides to pick up Daddy's wrench and continue what you started in the family.

  • @robertbukovac2842
    @robertbukovac2842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gotta say, I really enjoyed watching this. Your dad and kids had fun, too. Those old battleships are my kinda thing. Not so much into American muscle cars. If it is so bad, yep...then use the good parts for other projects. Y'all be safe now.

    • @jesterr7133
      @jesterr7133 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree. Every 15 year old in their dad's garage builds a muscle car. I am so sick of seeing people restore those cars while sending cars like this to the scrap heap. People tend to focus on initial production runs, but I guarantee there are more muscle cars on the road today than there are of these cars. I hate some one tearing down a perfectly good car like this to stick the drivetrain in some truck or muscle car. It pisses me off every time i see it.

  • @austx290
    @austx290 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This car takes me back to the 70s and my grandparents! Great video.

  • @sgttombailes3380
    @sgttombailes3380 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved my old Classic Olds 98 Brougham. My friends called it the "Mafia Mobile" and loved to ride in it. We took it everywhere we went even though we had much newer cars to travel in.

  • @timothywilliams2544
    @timothywilliams2544 ปีที่แล้ว

    From what I understand, things were tried out on Oldsmobile to see if they would work for Cadillac. It is a shame that a 4-door hardtop (no post) can't be repaired as it was one of the nicest vehicles of its time. Perhaps it will be used for many parts to help save others. As a new subscriber, I liked very much the 911 Targa rebuild. My junior high gym teacher had a Porsche in the mid 70's. I always liked that car. You saved a very nice car there, good job! Thank you for making it interesting. I like your channel. Thank you for doing what you do.

  • @albertrodriguez3330
    @albertrodriguez3330 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice my dad had a 71 delta 88 with the same engine that 455 rocket good memories. Thank you God Bless

  • @DanKirchner5150
    @DanKirchner5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    73 good looking year

  • @TJ-nr9cg
    @TJ-nr9cg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad had rhe exact same Olds when I was a kid. Memories!

  • @DaveSquibbSr
    @DaveSquibbSr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love those old boats you can't beat them for a smooth ride.

  • @olikat8
    @olikat8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a '76 Valiant V8 cheap- solid & has 88k original on it. Going to clone an A38 cop package with a few changes. Love the forgotten rigs of the "Malaise era."

  • @keeferstheakston4439
    @keeferstheakston4439 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a shame that you’re not gonna use that wonderful old boat ! Know the kids love that ! 💕 😂

  • @bjschandall285
    @bjschandall285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yer just the greatest! And your kids (and Dad) are too! Thanks for the laughs!

  • @Supesfan88
    @Supesfan88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everyone's after coupes for these old cars but I love sedans.

  • @addisonesmith7
    @addisonesmith7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the kids playing in the video. Nice change

  • @GreyRockOne
    @GreyRockOne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! Love these big boats, especially Mopars

  • @bannedfromtheshow8188
    @bannedfromtheshow8188 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The kids having a big time, laughing with Dad and Grandad, priceless!

  • @mr.goodpliers6988
    @mr.goodpliers6988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Neat channel. You're a great guy - no fake manufactured persona

  • @barnabyjones6995
    @barnabyjones6995 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the same exact 73 98 LS with a mint black interior and a gaudy mustard yellow paint. Been sitting under my carport since 2004. Still looks good except for some surface rust. Had it running this year but it needs all new brake lines and fuel lines.

  • @jerrywassermann8472
    @jerrywassermann8472 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a 1973 old 88 with the same drive line. Funnest car I ever owned. Fastest too. Went way over 120. Fit 7-8 people comfortably. My college party years. Owned it from 85-89. I beat the crap out of it and couldn't kill it. Ended up trading it in. And it was still running good. 10mpg with the 4 barrel opened 1/2 the time. Lol

  • @ferrochinabisleri1587
    @ferrochinabisleri1587 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We had one of these 98 olds in California back in 1982. It was a light yellow two door with the same interior of yours. We drove it all the way from LA to San Francisco.

  • @bryco32
    @bryco32 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL! Kids are awesome! So much fun watching them bomb around and having a good time. Sometimes that's all that a project needs.

  • @Djwally13
    @Djwally13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice Land Yacht! 😆👍