GBOTM ENTRIES - May '18 - Original Paint!

[blackonblack]

42000 miles, original paint

 

[ssn696]

There are some beautiful examples here. I fold.

There are some repeat postings, but there are others I have never seen before. It's not hard to type in a story and post a few pictures. I'd like to hear the backstory of these surprisingly good entries.

 

[Bonnewagon]

WOWSERS!!! Who knew there were so many gems tucked away in garages?!? I'm glad I chose this category just to see all the honeys that appeared!!

 

[Tom Lambert]

The theme for May is..... ORIGINAL PAINT

If and only if your car is still wearing the original paint, then you're good. I will leave entries open until we get 10 or until the 26th. Whichever comes first!

With the new t-shirts and stuff in the store, and people are probably stickered out.... what do you guys think about giving the winner a $20 credit towards the store? lame or not lame? Just trying to keep it interesting. and go!

 

[Tom Lambert]

My 78 has a few touch ups but is original. Updating suspension and engine at present. My youngest son is preparing an 83 Regal, my oldest son an 87 Regal, and I'm doing the 78 Cutless for Crussin the Coast in October.

 

[Tom Lambert]

My 78 has a few touch ups but is original. Updating suspension and engine at present. My youngest son is preparing an 83 Regal, my oldest son an 87 Regal, and I'm d

oing the 78 Cutless for Crussin the Coast in October.

 

[Csilvy2000]

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View attachment 87104 original 1979 paint, bumps,bruises, and clear coat pealing, and paint cracking

It has my vote. That looks slick.

 

[Csilvy2000]

i try this one. 79 calais with 260, 5spd 2.56 posi
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Well preserved. Is that top original too? I've got a '79 Calais with the SBC and 4 speed. Just curious, is the transmission tunnel hole for the 5 speed in a different location than the hole for the 4 speed?

 

[oldsmobile joe]

Well preserved. Is that top original too? I've got a '79 Calais with the SBC and 4 speed. Just curious, is the transmission tunnel hole for the 5 speed in a different location than the hole for the 4 speed?

thank you. yes all original. and yes, the 5 speed shifter hole is directly on top of the center hump and back 6 inches, roughly.

 

[blackonblack]

This one only has 22000 miles. I bought it sight unseen out of Michigan two years ago. I would bet even the washer fluid is original. The only thing I’ve swapped is the exhaust (rusted) and the fuel pump (stock was insufficient) along with standard fluid changes.