A Cutlass Above

Though based on the same 115-inch wheelbase as the Chevy Chevelle, Pontiac Tempest and Buick Skylark, the Oldsmobile Cutlass seems much larger. In this video Steve examines if the Cutlass really is larger – or if it’s a crafty illusion. Plus: are those Buick Grand National wheels? Watch and discover!

[darrylj]

The Rocket 350 didn't come out until 1968. I had 2 67 Cutlass Supremes with the same 330. Forged cranks in the 330 if memory serves me. That ragtop should be pulled out and put back on the road, great cars!

[barneywing]

Being a baby boomer in the late 60s my parents had a 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser station wagon with the 330 engine. I loved the windows in the back of the roof. We use to take long family trips in it. Love your videos. Brings back memories of the different cars that I use to work on when I worked as a mechanic.

[The_R-n-I_Guy]

We're all pulling for you Steve. Hope to see you soon

[androidtexts]

Absolute beauty of a car. Had a 66 cutlass supreme

[johntomlin]

A nice rare car and I like the dog more than the deer head. Thanks Steve!

[The_R-n-I_Guy]

Back again. Gotta keep Steve's bills paid.

[googleusergp]

Sibley Mechanical (on the van in the background) was located at 3 Birchmeadow Drive, Hadley, MA 01035. Yes, HEI became an option around 1974 for many GM models. Oldsmobile made solid V8 engines, they were among the best that GM ever built. They typically have high nickel content, excellent oil control and they run, run, run, run, run, run, run and run some more. Oldsmobile has always been a favorite of mine there's been one in my family for over 35 years. The Quadrajet was a superior carburetor (and still is). The "problem" with Q-Jets are the "mechanics" that attempt to "fix" them, nothing more. Nunzi Romano of Pontiac performance fame said it best: "Rochester doesn't have to advertise. They sell 5 million carburetors a year."

No tag, we can't brag, but I can (barely) make some of it out, no doubt: 66 for 1966 model year, 33867 for Cutlass convertible, can't see the month/week code, LAN for Lansing, MI assembly, possible M for Autumn Bronze exterior paint, or N for Burgundy Mist exterior paint, possible 905 (among other choices) for Red interior trim, possible A for black convertible top, among other codes. Yes, that appears to be the GM accessory trunk light.

No VIN, can't win, but easy to figure out, no doubt: 3 for Oldsmobile, 38 for Cutlass, 67 for convertible, 6 for 1966 model year, M for Lansing, MI assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The Lansing, MI Oldsmobile "home" plant operated from 1901 until May 6, 2005 and demolition began in 2006. The nearby Lansing Grand River, MI assembly plant was built around 1999, opening in 2001 and still operates today. Yes, the boxed frames were used on a lot of higher performance "swaps". My coworker has a 1964 GTO that has a convertible box frame under it. He's owned the car since 1972 and I'm helping him source parts for it as he goes along. He's the coworker that was kind enough to give me a full rolling toolbox (1981 Craftsman/1983 Snap On) along with tools.

Although this is a "gutless Cutlass", this was a beauty when it was new and probably up until around 1990 when it was parked (based on the stickers on the license plate). It's a shame that it's here, as these cars were classy, rode like a dream and are easy to fix. Parts are readily available for them and the Olds V8 is a winner, a second favorite of mine next to the Pontiac V8.

[The_R-n-I_Guy]

That thing is in surprisingly good condition considering where it is. I wonder just how much metal is actually left underneath 🤔

[BDraggon]

Good lord!! I thought that was a real dog!
When I first saw it through the window I figured it was fake but when he got around to the drivers side I was thinking that's a real dog sitting there. A lot of detail on it.


As always Steve, awesome video.
Thank you for getting out there in the cold, heat, weeds, brush and I'm sure wasp nests and yellow jackets for us.

[willhorting]

No offense meant Steve, but you have some wild hair going on this morning.
Hahaha

[barrydevlinred]

Gotta love the guard dog, swear that thing was real at the start 🤣

[angeloavanti]

My friend's dad bought a Cutlass coupe. Took us for a ride. Pinned us to the seats. Fun stuff.

[robertclark]

Those early Olds 350’s were no joke. More than a few Hot Rod guys were putting them in 30’s coupes back then. High revs and decent torque made em prompt.

[blackpanoverland]

Brings back memories from 1976. Laying on my back in the cold November rain, a street in Buffalo New York. Helping a friend change a starter on his 67 Cutlass. I was sixteen and skinny and could reach the starter with my skinny hands. Worst location for a starter ever. No jack or ramps. Finally got it out and replaced. Old starter was fine just a dead battery 😂.

[tedecker]

I had a 66 Malibu, and I’m quite surprised I never noticed the difference in length. Learn something on every one of your videos, thanks Steve!

[fredericksmith]

I had a 66 cutlass and a 74 cutlass, sweet cars. I'm surprised no one snatch this one up to restore

[demetridar]

That dog in the back seat must have been a rare option.

[jmark]

Awesome, he found another magazine!!! Love your uploads.

[DrAce]

Growing up in the early 70's, there was an older man who had one of these. It was blue with a white top. I never seen him put the top down but I sure wanted that car. It had spoke hub caps that shined like silver. I never saw that car dirty.

[NLJosh]

Another great video!
That dog in the back seat freaked me out more than it should have lol