@@KILLERINCHO lol, about to tell youtube not to even recommend motor trend here, I dunno why lemmings are such fan girls for this clown, he doesn't know anything.
I lived where MT channel wasn't available and was excited to have it. It is ashame they run the same stuff over and over. It's been a month and a half not really interested in 80% of the programing.
I can't get the channel for streaming, but this show is available on hbomax. The down side is you have to wait for the end of a season to see the new stuff. Seasons 1 and 2 are available
My uncle had the sedan version. He was a southern lawyer. He told me that " if you drive a Chevy or Pontiac you don't look successful, if you drive a Cadillac you look to expensive, thats why I drive an Oldsmobile". He has done very well for himself.
Thanks for the entertainment guys, shame the screen time is so short, doesn`t do a rescue justice - I mean in 22mins & 57seconds, I`d still be trying to pop the hood.....
That's the nature of network production. Time is money. A network like Motortrend/Discovery+ has to get max views/per minute to support the profit margin. Think about it, a 22 minute show will have about the same number of viewers ans a 55 minutes show. Just that the viewers will be there longer. That doesn't always equal more sales for the advertisers.
That's exactly what I rode in as a kid in the early 90's. My dad had a few of them over the years including a diesel that took some convincing to get started in the winter time.
@@craigjorgensen4637they got a bad rap because of the poor factory hydraulics, but they can be made to handle high powers and you can improve hydraulics and they are really great transmissions with some help. And they have 67:1 overdrive gear and have the same footprint as a turbo 400. People that know how to build these transmissions up like they for a reason.
I was an olds guy to start with. 65 delta 88 with a 330, 66 cutlass 2 door with a 425 and Muncie 4 speed and last was a 68 442 convertible. Loved them all. Then moved to a Ford mustang and been with Ford ever since.
@@thechillhacker the 330 was only offered in one 88 model. That was the Jetstar 88 and only in 1964. It was an attempt by Olds to offer a lower price point by equipping an 88 with the F85 drivetrain. Somewhat of a morphodite, besides the 330, you got a version of the 2 speed powerglide, a rear end, steering and suspension parts specific to that car only. I’ve had two, one a bare bones radio delete base, the one I have now is fully loaded with the optional 310 horse 330 available in the 442.
AWESOME... My son had a 86 OLDS wagon, and a 87 SAFARI wagon , one went to HAWAII the other to COLORADO. he was stationed in the ARMY at the time. Hes out now after 12 years of service. Loved the wagons, great vid....MOPAR 4 EVER.
Darn i want T.V. again. I would love to watch these shows. I wouldn't even know what channels i need to get all my favorite shows. We had the most fun riding in the back of our station wagon.
The Oldsmobile Cutless Cruiser wagon are good rides . My Dad had a 1984 in silver with gray leather interior. Black pin striped. Olds rally wheels . Had a 3.8 auto, with plenty of power truthfully.
@@BillyWilliams-d2e Get in touch with any local dirt track racers in your area if you have any, they’re getting scarce, and they use them for track engines. Or try a local machine shop that caters to the dirt trackers. At least in our area, they bring a premium.
My friend helped me fix my 307 with junkyard rocker arm bridges. It was silent and I ran it hard for a couple years. Not sure why they didn't find a 350 or 403 olds instead of the 307.
I've tried explaining to Derrick before to just use a 2x2 stick of wood pressed to the ear and move it around touching things, he would know instantly if it was alternator or water pump or bottom end or top, etc. Stick it to the valve cover, the exhaust manifold, block oil pan and any spinning parts like a doctor of METAL!
My family had a olds station wagon same as the one in the vid but but it was gold colored and it ran better. I miss that old car. We had it for 10 years and we've been to almost every tourist trap from Oklahoma to Washington State in that boat.
I know it was not a powerhouse but the Olds 307 was a dependable, workhorse that would run and run, never let me down. I had few in 81-85 Delta 88’s and Cutlass’s.
Had an 82 Olds Delta 88 Coupe with the 307 so same car just the 2 door version. It came with 14 wheels but I put on 15s that were taller to raise it up a bit. Improved it for Sasquatchian entry and exit. That 307 was fantastic..
A family vacation is not truly a family vacation without doing so in a station wagon and cruising down Route 66. This Olds station wagon looks sporty too so that's a major plus!
Really enjoyed this episode. Learned to drive on one of these with the 350. Terrific car. Smooth and powerful for what it was. Fond memories and great show. TY.
Had an '83 in frost blue and dark woodgrain. 307 power with 200k already on it but babied it's entire life. It belonged to my Soutmaster. So I went on all sorts of scout trips as a kid in it. Bought it '00 loved that car.
I had an 80 Delta 88 Regency Brougham 4 door. Original diesel but it puked and had a 350 rocket with the diesel trans. It was great, wish i still had it
I have great memories from the family station wagon. The first time I ever drove a car, was when I sneaked out the station wagon for a cruise around the block.
One of the coolest cars I've ever seen. Would be better painted satin black with tinted windows, but I love it the way it is too Greetings from Ireland
My very 1st car was a 1982 Oldmobile Delta 88 Custom Cruiser stationwagon which had been T-boned but still drove for many many years. Great memories in that crusier.
I just got my 82 Chevy Citation on the road. I bought it for $200 at auction and have been little by little getting it going.. first cruise 20 miles to town since 2002
'"you could put a full size bed back there" Well, i know a 3/4 box spring and mattress fit. Also grandma's chesterfield (sofa) fits with the tail gate down. Great car for moving a college student!
Love the old wagons . my parents had a 1979 pontiac catalina safari wagon in the 80's for a while ! I'm canadian by the way. it had the tailgate power window.
We had a Olds Custom Cruiser wagon when I was a kid. Had the 350/350 combo in it. Used that car for everything. Traded it for a Dodge conversion van. Van had almost 300k on it before it got parked.
When I was a kid, my dad had a wagon that the tailgate opened out, flipped down like a truck tailgate and actually slid down and under the vehicle. It opened all three ways and had the jumper rear facing seats in the back that folded down.
lmao other than the grill, some trim and a few more dents and dings than mine, this is almost identical down to the color and roof rack from the one I couldn't stand to see rot at one of my local yards. It is now my daily, after...stuff, and the family absolutely loves it. Mine being an 84 caprice with a mint interior. lots of porting, valvetrain, intake, hedders and home depot exhaust, new fuel system, ignition downgrade? to points, airbags in the back, complete electrical overhaul with secondary battery and custom switch panel in the cockpit for multistage solenoid control, and the alpine and new speakers fed by a cassette deck I refurbed, and a whole bunch more goodies made her a pretty sweet rig!
You're the only reason I'm watching Motor Trend Channel.
Same here :) Show me Derek and i am watching :D
@@KILLERINCHO lol, about to tell youtube not to even recommend motor trend here, I dunno why lemmings are such fan girls for this clown, he doesn't know anything.
I lived where MT channel wasn't available and was excited to have it. It is ashame they run the same stuff over and over. It's been a month and a half not really interested in 80% of the programing.
Absolutely, I had no idea that there even was a motor trend channel. To his credit, he hasn't changed that much. But I still like the old show better.
I can't get the channel for streaming, but this show is available on hbomax. The down side is you have to wait for the end of a season to see the new stuff. Seasons 1 and 2 are available
I think Sean is such an awesome addition!
Agreed. They give it an 'old friends' feel to the show. Nice.
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Nobody is gonna mention how Derek left Sean hangin'? A fella don't do that to a fella without expecting some fun revenge.
@@warrenny More like brothers. 😂
They've definitely got that "I've known you forever" vibe. Maybe because they're brothers. Super fun.
LOL less hose than an LA night club this guy is a comedian and a great mechanic.
Made me laugh. That guys got some good one liners
@@paulwilliams7816 Cracked me up also.
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I went to comments just for this 😂
I shamelessly use all his quotes, Im now the funny guy at work and with my friends. I call it the Derek Cheat mode!
The combination of Bieri brothers ALWAYS results in a hilarious adventure that a guy can learn a thing or two, about a thing or two.
too bad Krang wasn't there !
My uncle had the sedan version. He was a southern lawyer. He told me that " if you drive a Chevy or Pontiac you don't look successful, if you drive a Cadillac you look to expensive, thats why I drive an Oldsmobile". He has done very well for himself.
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I work at the old Oldsmobile plant in Lansing, Michigan. I enjoy seeing the old Oldsmobile come back to life.
Thanks for the entertainment guys, shame the screen time is so short, doesn`t do a rescue justice - I mean in 22mins & 57seconds, I`d still be trying to pop the hood.....
That's the nature of network production. Time is money. A network like Motortrend/Discovery+ has to get max views/per minute to support the profit margin.
Think about it, a 22 minute show will have about the same number of viewers ans a 55 minutes show. Just that the viewers will be there longer. That doesn't always equal more sales for the advertisers.
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I'd be still trying to find the car in that forest of cars, owning a forest of cars now that's a dream I'd like to wake up to.
It's because motor trend wants you to buy a subscription to watch the full episode.
Sean has always been my favorite co host of yours! I wish he would make more approaches on vgg as well! Love all your work!
Sean's left boot......WATERPROOF for LIFE!!!
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And his hand was shiny after Derek sprayed it.
@@LLthereistome2024funny thing was he didn’t even bat an eye. 😂
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Rebuilt!
That's exactly what I rode in as a kid in the early 90's. My dad had a few of them over the years including a diesel that took some convincing to get started in the winter time.
Replace the aluminum rocker arm stantions. That makes all the noise you hear. I worked for 2 olds dealers in the 80,s and it was a common problem.
Absolutely! 👍
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Had the Buick diesel version of this. Loved it. Got unbelievable fuel mileage.
25mpg
Junk Yard Digs just towed a boat with their olds version.
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Those 2004R overdrive transmissions are great. Sitting 16 years, you still have gears. Immediately.
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You were kidding….right? Those Turbo 200 transmissions were JUNK!
the Buick GNX's used the 2004R-- yah junk....
@@craigjorgensen4637they got a bad rap because of the poor factory hydraulics, but they can be made to handle high powers and you can improve hydraulics and they are really great transmissions with some help. And they have 67:1 overdrive gear and have the same footprint as a turbo 400. People that know how to build these transmissions up like they for a reason.
I just love you!! Classic music is life! I can work better, think better, and be grateful for life
Mom had a 1986 Chevy Caprise station wagon loved that thing.
The man with acres of toys living the dream I love it
Wagon , I’m hooked already!!! . Cheers 🇨🇦
I was an olds guy to start with. 65 delta 88 with a 330, 66 cutlass 2 door with a 425 and Muncie 4 speed and last was a 68 442 convertible. Loved them all. Then moved to a Ford mustang and been with Ford ever since.
Sure you didn’t mean ‘ 65 Delta with the 425? I had one. The Cutlass would have the 330
@@deweygill1973 I also have a 65 dynamic 88 with a 425, and i didn't think they offered it with a 330, nevermind the higher trim deltas..
@@thechillhacker the 330 was only offered in one 88 model. That was the Jetstar 88 and only in 1964. It was an attempt by Olds to offer a lower price point by equipping an 88 with the F85 drivetrain. Somewhat of a morphodite, besides the 330, you got a version of the 2 speed powerglide, a rear end, steering and suspension parts specific to that car only. I’ve had two, one a bare bones radio delete base, the one I have now is fully loaded with the optional 310 horse 330 available in the 442.
my first car was an 84 delta 88 royale and i miss that car every day. it makes me happy to see ya hook your peepers on one.
AWESOME... My son had a 86 OLDS wagon, and a 87 SAFARI wagon , one went to HAWAII the other to COLORADO. he was stationed in the ARMY at the time. Hes out now after 12 years of service. Loved the wagons, great vid....MOPAR 4 EVER.
You walked right past a boat tail Riviera!!
YA that's one of my favorites to.
Spotted that too, I’d love that, if only I’d be anything good when it comes to wrenching
@@michaeltrautmann497there’s only one way to learn, and the internet is a treasure trove of info, at least it used to be
I know Derek's "been there, done that" with a boattail, but....
Yep, even I spotted that and I’m from England! That’s because of the VGG episode though, I’m learning.
Darn i want T.V. again. I would love to watch these shows. I wouldn't even know what channels i need to get all my favorite shows. We had the most fun riding in the back of our station wagon.
Discovery+ has all the motortrend shows
Most of motor trend, If you watched it 5 years ago you have seen most of their shows. This guy is one of the few exceptions.
One of my favorite cars I ever had was an 83 delta 88.
I put 455k miles on that car and it was still running (poorly) when I sold it.
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The Oldsmobile Cutless Cruiser wagon are good rides . My Dad had a 1984 in silver with gray leather interior. Black pin striped. Olds rally wheels . Had a 3.8 auto, with plenty of power truthfully.
I had a Delta 88 that was a 1982 and it was one of the best cars I ever had. Good old four door sedan.
These are terrific cars. Comfy, quiet, smooth... Nice save...
Oldsmobiles are the best.
That 307 is a great engine. Had one in my 1988 olds Delta Royale two-door. Problem free car and plenty of power
I had a blue Olds wagon just like this one. I loved it. I even pulled my race car with it. Thanks for the memories.
I have a 84 Oldsmobile. I have to say she’s my favorite car. I love the 307.
Nice to see Seán talking
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My dad had an Oldsmobile diesel wagon....he pulled out the diesel and put a 403 Olds in it...such an awesome car.
If he still had the diesel block, he could make some serious money. 👍
That old 403 is a beast I had that in my 1978 Oldsmobile love that car. Not a lot of horsepower but a s*** ton of torque
@Musclecar1972
I have a Diesel engine
So.... how do I make serious money???
@@BillyWilliams-d2e Get in touch with any local dirt track racers in your area if you have any, they’re getting scarce, and they use them for track engines. Or try a local machine shop that caters to the dirt trackers. At least in our area, they bring a premium.
i like your combo with Sean ! it plays good that you know each other for a life ;D please do more of this !
You walked past a Riviera! Take that man
He has a boat tail. I watched him revive it.
@@ronniebuchanan6575 he sold it about 18 months back, the cream one
@@ronniebuchanan6575 he sold it
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He has worked in that place plenty of times. If he could make a deal on it he probably would have.
We had an 87 dark blue with wood grain ran so nicely. Wish we still had it. Comfort, character, chrome it had it all.
Sounds like it's just an old worn out Old's rocker bridge. Easy fix. Love watching VGG.
That was my first thought when I saw the car. They had soft rocker arm bridges and it was an easy fix.
My friend helped me fix my 307 with junkyard rocker arm bridges. It was silent and I ran it hard for a couple years.
Not sure why they didn't find a 350 or 403 olds instead of the 307.
Hey Joe, you talking about the clackin' from the original engine?
I've tried explaining to Derrick before to just use a 2x2 stick of wood pressed to the ear and move it around touching things, he would know instantly if it was alternator or water pump or bottom end or top, etc. Stick it to the valve cover, the exhaust manifold, block oil pan and any spinning parts like a doctor of METAL!
My family had a olds station wagon same as the one in the vid but but it was gold colored and it ran better. I miss that old car. We had it for 10 years and we've been to almost every tourist trap from Oklahoma to Washington State in that boat.
The videos with Sean are always great
Ur brother is someone i respect
I had one of these in the U.K. but as a Chevrolet Caprice Classic Estate. Loved it.
I know it was not a powerhouse but the Olds 307 was a dependable, workhorse that would run and run, never let me down. I had few in 81-85 Delta 88’s and Cutlass’s.
I learned to drive in a ‘64 Buick LeSabre wagon. 401! Great cars those GM wagons!
... that boattail Riviera in your buddy's yard you got the wagon from. I want one of those so bad.
I picked up an 82 Olds wagon. Found a disassembled 72 olds 350. Rebuilt the engine with a q-jet 4bbl. It ran so good I used to tow with it.
Love that Blazer.
Had an 82 Olds Delta 88 Coupe with the 307 so same car just the 2 door version. It came with 14 wheels but I put on 15s that were taller to raise it up a bit. Improved it for Sasquatchian entry and exit. That 307 was fantastic..
We had an 87 olds in the family. 6 cylinder, a/c, tape deck. No other options. I still miss that car. This rescue should be a long episode.
A family vacation is not truly a family vacation without doing so in a station wagon and cruising down Route 66. This Olds station wagon looks sporty too so that's a major plus!
Really enjoyed this episode. Learned to drive on one of these with the 350. Terrific car. Smooth and powerful for what it was. Fond memories and great show. TY.
Had an Oldsmobile vistacruiser that I dearly loved. Lived in it for about three years and hit the flea market circuit in SC.
Had an '83 in frost blue and dark woodgrain. 307 power with 200k already on it but babied it's entire life. It belonged to my Soutmaster. So I went on all sorts of scout trips as a kid in it. Bought it '00 loved that car.
I had an 80 Delta 88 Regency Brougham 4 door. Original diesel but it puked and had a 350 rocket with the diesel trans. It was great, wish i still had it
That steering column was common to get loose Take the directional switch out tighten up inverted torx if I remember on those been years
I have great memories from the family station wagon. The first time I ever drove a car, was when I sneaked out the station wagon for a cruise around the block.
Love the old wagons 👍
Love wagons. I Like the older Clamshell wagons the best!😊
I remember as a kid me and my siblings used to love sitting in the seat. That faced backwards in my father's station wagon.
When that oil sloshed. Working REALLY hard to keep it rated G
Where’s part 2
Part 2 is where they found out the other motor was bad too. They just ended the video to save us all the disappointment.
Thanks. Saved me 22 minutes. 👍🏻
Just un subscribed no part to 2
@@nightowlcopyou have to stream it on motor trend+ or if your tv provider has the motor trend channel there’s repeats on it. The + is $7
The full episodes are on Max (HBO app). 2 seasons. Much better edit and the complete story if interested.
Amazing adventure and the added bonus is having your brother in the mix. No matter where you are.. guaranteed great content always.😎🇺🇸👨🔧🛠️😇👍
As a kid, my parents had a 78 custom cruiser with the 403.. I remember sitting in the way back seats.. Good times! Lol
One of the coolest cars I've ever seen.
Would be better painted satin black with tinted windows, but I love it the way it is too
Greetings from Ireland
motor trend is lucky to have you. you are keeping the channel going
My very 1st car was a 1982 Oldmobile Delta 88 Custom Cruiser stationwagon which had been T-boned but still drove for many many years. Great memories in that crusier.
A ttribute to what America once was❤
Awesome and outstanding.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
I miss Oldsmobile. 😢
I just got my 82 Chevy Citation on the road. I bought it for $200 at auction and have been little by little getting it going.. first cruise 20 miles to town since 2002
'"you could put a full size bed back there" Well, i know a 3/4 box spring and mattress fit. Also grandma's chesterfield (sofa) fits with the tail gate down. Great car for moving a college student!
So will this wagon find its way to VGG for further Power Tour updates?
Love station wagons. Was brought up in 5 of them.
Fake wood grain stickers and all.
New front grill be good as gold 👍
Love to watch u and Shaun work on cars! U guys are hilarious
My daily driver is an olds cutlass cruiser with the stock 307
You guys are great! More, more.
You guys are amazing! Thanks !
The man with acres of toys living the dream I love it! Wow)
I had years of driving of tens of thousands of miles from Butler, Pa. to Pigeon 🐦 Forge, Tennessee and everywhere in between.
Love the old wagons . my parents had a 1979 pontiac catalina safari wagon in the 80's for a while ! I'm canadian by the way. it had the tailgate power window.
Motor Trend and VGG excellent duo
Man i love those wagons, it needs some lovin. Great find!
I am so glad you are doing this build. I've been thinking of a 2-door Delta 88 Brougham cruiser with upgrades.
We had a Olds Custom Cruiser wagon when I was a kid. Had the 350/350 combo in it. Used that car for everything. Traded it for a Dodge conversion van. Van had almost 300k on it before it got parked.
You should keep it the way it looks already and give it 600hp! The ultimate dad car.
the wagon should be called "slipknock"
thank you for the show.
Muchas gracias Dios los bendiga
We need to see more of Sean. ...
My ol lady wants a old wagon like that also
The "Fun to Fixin" ratio can be the biggest factor.
Vice Grip Garage! Right on!
Wagons ate my favorite. I've been looking for one.
i loved the old VGG rescues with is brother
The 258 inline six is a good start to building a beefy striker 😊
I ❤❤❤ wagons great recovery super great job pops
My 85 buick Century S W looks like new runs like a top and smoothest drive ever.
When I was a kid, my dad had a wagon that the tailgate opened out, flipped down like a truck tailgate and actually slid down and under the vehicle. It opened all three ways and had the jumper rear facing seats in the back that folded down.
The Bieri brothers ride again!111. Great to see Sean 🎉
lmao other than the grill, some trim and a few more dents and dings than mine, this is almost identical down to the color and roof rack from the one I couldn't stand to see rot at one of my local yards. It is now my daily, after...stuff, and the family absolutely loves it. Mine being an 84 caprice with a mint interior. lots of porting, valvetrain, intake, hedders and home depot exhaust, new fuel system, ignition downgrade? to points, airbags in the back, complete electrical overhaul with secondary battery and custom switch panel in the cockpit for multistage solenoid control, and the alpine and new speakers fed by a cassette deck I refurbed, and a whole bunch more goodies made her a pretty sweet rig!
Love that old wagon. Trick tail gate. Love that. Nice move on the engine swap. That thing is a sleeper