Grandpa Car: 1979 Cutlass Thread
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DRIVEN said:
No exemption for older cars where you are? Just curious. In my state anything 25 yrs or older just gets a safety inspection.
Oh, and that's a nice clean car!
Unless it's changed recently, all 1975 and newer have to be smog tested. No safety inspection though. The standards aren't very high. Last time I went through with an older car they didn't even pop the hood. Just a mirror on a creeper to verify that the cat was in place and a tailpipe test. I think most any engine would pass as long as it was in reasonable state of tune and had a working cat. Probably not gonna get away with a tunnel-rammed big block or coal furnace.
If I may hijack you thread for a minute what does the "Grand Prix" bar and rear tie bar do? I am guessing it helps with handling.
Trying to collect 'em all.
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I guess that could be why the GreenGremlin rolls like an aircraft carrier in a hurricane. Maybe I should be to bracing it up.
Kind of a sad update: My grandpa passed away last week due to complications from pneumonia. I was fortunate enough to spend some time with him before he passed. His mind was clear and he was in good spirits but he knew his time was up and faced it on his own terms. He was a really cool guy and I'm going to miss him a lot. I wish I could have finished his Cutlass sooner.
His other car was this '68 El Camino that he owned for over 40 years. It's almost as clean as the Olds but spent most of it's life outside so there is some sun damage. The photos today show it relatively unchanged since 1970 including the original 327/4-speed. After the funeral and family "stuff", I literally drove it into the sunset with his cowboy hat on the seat next to me. It was pretty emotional. I'll have it in "protective custody" until the final decision is made regarding it's next home. At least for a few weeks his Olds and his Camino will be reunited.
His other car was this '68 El Camino that he owned for over 40 years. It's almost as clean as the Olds but spent most of it's life outside so there is some sun damage. The photos today show it relatively unchanged since 1970 including the original 327/4-speed. After the funeral and family "stuff", I literally drove it into the sunset with his cowboy hat on the seat next to me. It was pretty emotional. I'll have it in "protective custody" until the final decision is made regarding it's next home. At least for a few weeks his Olds and his Camino will be reunited.
Sorry to here about your grandfather. He had really good taste, between the El Camino and the Cutlass.
Keep up the good work 8)
Gregg
Keep up the good work 8)
Gregg
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