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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2012 11:04:28 GMT -5
Here is my 1965 Cutlass. 90K original miles. I bought it last year and went to car shows and cruise ins every chance I got. I got it out for the first time a couple weeks ago and was rear ended while pulling into my driveway. I am looking for some parts to get it back on the road. I need a drivers side tail light lens or whole tail light. the rear panel that goes between the lights and a gas door. I will be looking to get quarter panels or patches and some front fenders for a future restore also. I'm located near Toledo, Ohio. Anyone from the forum near me?
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Post by wailinwayne on Mar 26, 2012 11:16:37 GMT -5
Real fine looking cruiser. What kind of luck was that getting rear ended pulling into your driveway! The Cragars define your car as well. They look like 15" wheels, am I right?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2012 11:41:24 GMT -5
Yeah, I agree. I was about 15 feet from safety. The girl that hit me got out of her car and started cussing at me. How dare I slow down and turn in front of her with my signal on. Anyway, I found a bumper and a fuel tank. The wheels are 15 inch, but not in good enough shape so I am looking for a better set and some fattys for the back. I think 255/60s will fit from what I've read on here.
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Post by wailinwayne on Mar 26, 2012 12:18:05 GMT -5
Did you know that you can buy " reproduction lenses " for your '65?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2012 12:42:18 GMT -5
yes I've seen that. that is most likely what I'll do unless an original pops up somewhere
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2012 12:57:47 GMT -5
wouldnt let me add 2 photos on the original post so here is a before crash rear shot
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Post by wailinwayne on Mar 26, 2012 14:15:53 GMT -5
That's a nice " blue " that your car is painted in. Originally, it was probably a 2-tone car when you see the chrome divider at the base of the hardtop immediately behind the back window. I also see your car is running duals - nice! If you were to google 1965 olds cutlass tailight lenses for sale I notice 3 or 4 of them come up.
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Post by shane on Mar 26, 2012 19:19:55 GMT -5
Good looking car, to bad about the accident. Was she high on dope or just drunk?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2012 19:52:40 GMT -5
Nope, it was daylight. She was sober and not on the phone. I don't know what was distraction her. The color of my car is hard to miss. I guess if I was driving a newer car with 2 barn door sized LED tail lights and a bright third light in her face she would've seen that I was braking and turning.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2012 19:53:47 GMT -5
Beautiful car!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2012 8:24:38 GMT -5
Thanks. After the insurance adjuster looked at the car I started looking around to see what other cars I may want to replace mine with. I really didn't want anything newer with the plastic and fake wood grain dash panels. After looking at everything available, I decided that the 65 Cutlass Holiday is the car I want.....well a 442 Holiday would be better yet. So I am fixing my car and will continue to look for another one. Its very hard to find one with buckets, console, the original engine...or at lests an Olds engine and without white seats and door panels. If anyone knows of a solid car in any stage of life from drive-able project to finished car with that stuff, drop me a line please.
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Post by stan65cutlass on Mar 27, 2012 8:25:23 GMT -5
nice blue, is it an original color? lots of blues in 65
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2012 8:51:36 GMT -5
I was originally Lucerne Blue with a white top. The color it is painted now is similar but much more metallic and a lot more brilliant
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Post by rallye469 on Mar 27, 2012 10:33:35 GMT -5
Sad, sad, sad.
I hope she gets nailed to the wall by her insurance company.
AND I hope your check covers everything just the way you want it.
Great car man!
-pete
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Post by chadman on Mar 27, 2012 10:57:40 GMT -5
Beautiful car! I think you should sell it to me so you can start shopping for that 442 bucket seat console car you want. ;D I'm not too awful far from you. I'm about 10 miles East of Summit Motorsports Park.
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Post by boba65442 on Mar 27, 2012 21:09:38 GMT -5
The car is beautiful, sorry it got hit. Most people don't respect old cars on the road these days. When I am out in my car it seems like people come right up on you're tail or don't give you any room, they think these old cars stop and handle like their new Mercedes. If I see a classic car, I give the guy plenty of space, I would not want to damage someones old ride. Good luck with the repairs.
Bob
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Post by oldsproject on Mar 27, 2012 21:48:51 GMT -5
Great looking car, should be able to find any of the parts you need here. Would try posting in the wanted section though.
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Post by hicompolds on Mar 30, 2012 20:49:13 GMT -5
dementedt77...super nice car you have there...I hope you get her back up to par real soon. Good luck.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2012 22:17:23 GMT -5
Finally have the car back on the road. The tail lights came in today and look great. I had a hard time getting the little clear deflector or reflector piece to stay in place so I left them out. Started cleaning up the interior for so it's more presentable for cruise nights. Still need to have the tail pipe repaired. I may have them turn out just after the rear tire this time.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2012 22:20:37 GMT -5
reproduction lights are much lighter and clearer. I kinda liked the old ones better
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