FREE 1960 Oldsmobile!! Rusted and Neglected, WILL IT RUN & Drive??
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- Hey everyone and welcome back to Iowa Classic Cars! We have a 1960 oldsmobile dynamic 88 two door hardtop today that we are going to work on. This car came from inner-city chicago and was free, but has some engine issues that we will address. Its sad that the car is so rusty and neglected, but it makes it even more worth it to rescue a car in this kind of shape that was destined for the junkyard! Make sure to stick around for future videos on this 60 olds, and if you enjoy old car videos make sure to subscribe for more!
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Dude, are you kidding? She runs, drives, stops, actually has working brake lights, she’s not that rough my man. Right was that 59 that folded in half when you pulled it out of the Tara one and tried to trailer it. That’s rough. This baby is a jewel!! If the frame isn’t junk, that’s a fixer upper for sure. Excellent video Ryan. Big Al.
lol yeah that 59 was rough! :D I am hoping someone wants it to fix
Sorry to offend you . Just my opinion .
Love seeing a good old Oldsmobile brought back to life. I still cant believe that quit making Oldsmobile
GM would rather make plastic cars that don't stand the test of time !🇺🇸
@@vet-7174 cheap throwaway cars
Like the bubble top of the oldsmobile, same as the 59 impala. And the engine running so nice. She is worth saving.
I would clean that one up make it safe and drive it around. The shock value would be worth it. The design of that car is something everybody should see. Also put a couple of headlights in it.
I love Oldsmobile's. We never knew what we had back then. This one is worth restoring.
Thanks for watching
A friend of mine had one of these when I was a kid back in the 70's - we called it the Tuna Boat.
now THATS a name!
Someone just needs to patch it up and give it some love.
lol bondo and paint make it what it aint
I hope someone will make it right. They are so much fun to see them running again. It still looks not that bad.
I would daily it in a heartbeat! I was made the same year as that car.
if it was more solid id drive it every day too lol
I'm a 60 too
@@tdiscbetween Ditto ❗️🇺🇸👍
@@IowaClassicCars make it better !!!!!!!!
@@tdiscbetween Im 59 !!!!!!!
Drive it, then drive it some more....looks cool going down the road !!
Don't know the condition of the floors and frame but it's really tidy under the hood and seems to run and drive pretty well. Someone could possibly save it. Which is what it deserves. Good score Ryan
thanks Paul
Really nice car, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
Its for sale
Thanks for saving another gem. I think someone will purchase this Ols. As a project car.
Hope so!
Drop it off at Old Car Alley. Howard will make it shine!
Agreed!
I’m not sure even Howard could get that poor old rust bucket to shine again.
Great to see these iconic cars coming back to life, thanks Ryan.
with all the rust and rot. she still got more class then todays crap. i love her,,
thats no lie!
Man, it might be rough but I think you should fix it the way vice grip garage would
if i had the funds i would! lol
From how it started almost immediately, this jewel "wants" to be restored!🍻❤
For a free car I would sell it complete. I could see the potential of giving this old girl a facelift. It would be a project, but for something that runs and drives down the road well worth it!!!
it is a project but someone will do it!
I wished I could have gotten for free.The '60 was one of my favourite Oldsmobiles next to the '65-'68 full size hardtop coupes.
I'd sell it whole. There's a fabricator out there who would take this on to fix/repair/replace the missing body panels n probably rat rod it.
Im hoping someone takes it to fix!
Definitely not that bad. Chevy rocker panel should fit
I've seen you dig up some cars that were worse than this. This should be restored. Thank you for saving it.
thanks for watching
Sounds good!!!
Runs & drives too!!!
Love the Skegs on the rear bumper!!!
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Your luck with finding and acquiring these classics is enviable. You, my friend, must have a lucky horseshoe somewhere. 👍
Lol thanks man
Looks like a lot of welding for someone. Possibly restorable though. And let's face it, that's a rare car.
Super Kool Rare Olds H/t find, do some metal fabrication on it, tune up, seat covers maybe, basic clean, polish what you can of the chrome, Love & Enjoy it... Who knows, you might just want to keep it??? Don't scrap or part it Ya gotta save it man!!!
oh no, i wont scrap it
Cool car, my grandma's sister had the same one but all white with blue interior 💙was a awesome car, thanks for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas "!!
Coolest steering wheel ever! Used in a lot of street rods & custom cars. Nice find👍! Restore it.
Awesome car....at least what's left of it!!!! Drive the wheels off!!!!!
thanks for watching guys!
I luv it. My parents had the four door model and let my oldest brother drive it until he went in service in 1972. Then my sister totaled it. Plenty of stories in ours when I was young. I'll give you $600 if you deliver it.
I had a hard time finding any 1960 Oldsmobiles on the internet. You should sell it to someone who will restore it to its former glory!
She deserves to be sold to someone who will either use the parts to fix another or to someone who may just have one that has parts to fix her up. She deserves another chance is what I’m trying to say
I love it.The fact that it runs as well asit does and stops makes it worth saving as long as theframe is good under it.Sell it to someone who wants to put it back the way itshould be
going to try my best to!
Base engine is a rocket 371 and had gold valvecovers.Speedometer is the coolest of the 1960 gm cars as it changed colors with speed.
I had a 56 Buick with the “Blood” speedometer. Very cool.
Love it
I kind of like the Buick speedo where you have to look in a mirror to see it because the made it backwards.
Dad's '61 Dynamic 88 had a 394 and the same type of slide-rule speedometer that changed colors w/ safety sentinel, but I don't think it had the "autotronic eye" (automatic headlight dimmer) like his '53 Super 88 had.
@@mexicanspec I forgot to mention Buicks "Mirror Magic " speedometer I'd have to say it's a toss up they are both beautifully bizarre.
Great car! I agree, take her to some cars and coffee or local car shows. It will get more attention than the restored classic you park next to.
Good idea!
Awesome old Olds, be nice to see somebody get it and fix her all back up, know what I mean?! They sure don’t make cars like that anymore! Absolutely awesome buddy! Me and that car are the same age.
She needs a restoration. She's a classic!
It is a cool car Ryan 👍 man if that frame is solid I would keep it whole, but it's yours obviously to do as you please. The GM styling from 59 to 60 is just outstanding. Best to you Ryan, always happy to see a new video from you
thanks Jazz always appreciate seeing your comment!
Outstanding enjoy the ole gal Ryan it’s too cool and it runs and stops can’t beat that. Terry Dallas Ga.
thanks Terry
The cool factor is off the charts with that Olds thing.
Sell her to a good metal man, she runs and stops good and is definitely rare enough to save and enjoy!!!
Hopefully i can find said good metal man lol
Engine sounds good for it age. Unique styling.
very unique :D
It is a nice car for sure!
Amazing! Beautiful old car regardless of the current way it looks !👍🏻
Thanks Eric!
I remember as a kid riding in a car of one my dads friend. He had a late fifty, early sixty Caddy that had that speed option. Tbh, I recall it made a lot more noise that that car you just picked up.
What an interesting, entertaining presentation;
thanks Buddy...
thanks for watching
This old girl absolutely needs to be saved, by someone with metal fab skills. It is a rare body style. I've seen guys save Chevy's in worse shape and this is a way better car.
Engine is a 371 (gold color) 394's were aqua and most were 4BBL's. Rochester 4GC
Yes, I have a ton of experience with these, if anyone buys it and wants help.
Did you see Scott at Coldwar Motors save that '60 Plymouth Fury?? Convince me that this is worse.
Please do not part this out, The steering wheel is the coolest example ever from Olds. Kustom guys fight over them.
Engines can have oil pump and rocker shaft problems, but overall built tough.
JT: Orlando, FLA
That Fury of his is insane. Its a Frankenstein graft of two Furys and a Dodge, I can't wait till its finished.
yes i did, i would say this car is worse lol
The 394 was standard in the Super 88 and 98. The 371 was standard on the base model Dynamic 88. Not sure if you could order the big motor as an option in this model. I had a '60 98 with the 394-4. I had several '61's and the 371 was no longer available by then
Scott's Fury was worse with gaping holes, soft frame and a non original engine
@@deweygill1973 thanks!
The first one I thought of when I started watching this video was Cold War motors. They do insane fabrications!
It's a parts car, but I'm glad you saved it. Amazingly, it does seem to run pretty well. In 1958 I had a 60 Olds. Dynamic 88 convertible for $50. Like a fool I sold it back to the guy I bought it from because he needed a car. I don't know what happened to it after that.
She’s really cool! Correct me if I’m wrong - Oldsmobile did *not* use the cheesy X-frame? What kind of shape are the frame and floor/trunk pans in? Someone with good DIY bodywork and metal fabrication skills could make a great car out of it. Lots of potential! But if you had to pay to have it restored, it’s probably not worth it. I’d love to see someone fix it up.
its a modified X frame, but they also use a ladder style frame with an X
Unique vehicle. it needs to be in the hands of a body guy.
yes very unique for sure
It is a classic waiting for additive machining technology to improve before it's good to go.
First time watching. really enjoyed it. That beauty is a car show trailer Queen all original low mileage near mint condition
Thanks Earl!
Started binge watching really enjoy your show I'm now a subscriber keep up the great work
I’m always curious, what’s in the trunk, glove box, under the back seat? Lots of stories to tell of previous owners
just rust lol i looked
But...it was pretty smooth at 70+ mph! Good old Olds, runs, stops, drives! It's the same age as me! 😀
You won’t regret going the extra mile to restore it! Weld the sills and panels. It’s worth it
I'll take that for free! Oh wait, I misread the title!! Seriously though, that's gotta be worth 3-4 grand to the right person!
Very cool man 👍👍👍👍👍
Definitely needs to live.Probably change the oil a couple times and the smoke will stop.The glass looks decent.Good title would make it 2k$ best offer in my book
Definitely needs to live.Probably change the oil a couple times and the smoke will stop.The glass looks decent.Good title would make it 2k$ best offer in my book
What a gem my Uncle Henry had one just like it in San Diego white with blue interior
Love this one, you always have great finds. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍
I have the same car, working on getting it running right now! 😊
Sweet looking automobile they don't make them now like they use to back in the day they was the real cars they make these today out of cheap material love old cars and trucks I bet less people got killed in these old cars than what they do in this day and time I believe more lives was saved in them old cars awhole lot more than these autos of this day and age but still love them old cars and trucks
She's beautiful in the condition she's in, please Ryan be picky when you sell it and find her a good home, hopefully someone restores her.
ill do my best
power brakes = NICE !
It's rough but it's gotta be a good driver if you had it up to 70 with no problems. It would be a good cruiser or fixer upper for someone.
it needs a new freeze plug in back of engine but shes cherry!
Do what ever with it as long as it's not parted out. It must be brought back to road worthiness one way or another.
Absolutely its just sitting here now, waiting for that special someone to fix it
Sell it whole. Someone will fix it. Olds guys..
Cool ride! Don't see many early 60s Olds and Buicks. Liked how GM had vastly different styles back in the day. Now, it's just too similar. Nice job!!
Well said!
I like that thing man!
thanks for watching!
I would love to have that! I think its worth saving you just don't see them anymore
no you dont thats for sure!
SAVE IT. Early 60's Olds are not an everyday thing. Like a Chevy or Pontiac.
no doubt
I like it! Right up my alley! Too
bad we're not moved yet. Almost bought a 4-door flat top
for $2,500 in 1990. If you still have it when we get things
squared away, let's talk it over
and see what we can do.
It needs saving !!!!! Its as rare as hens teeth and it's all there and mostly working
It wants to LIVE!!!!! (Line inspired by Frankenstein's monster in the movie Van Helsing)
I owned a red one like that back in the '60's. The engine is a 371. The 394 was in the Super 88 and 98. Great car with the Jetaway tranny being the weak point.
No jetaway in that year / model
I had two of these cars bought a 60 Olds super 88 2 Dr hardtop in 1975 For $10.00 of street in Chicago drive it for 10 years until it got hit by drunk driver great car by the way the dynamic was a 371 ,cubic inch and Super was a 394 cubic inch keep it alive
It's restorable too someone that either has the money to have things done to it or the skills to do it themselfs. It's missing stainless that could be found somewhere I quess. Impala or Belair rockers would probably fit this platform. Maybe floor pans. Parts of quarters... I'd hang on to it but put it under something! Keep it dry.
I think GM made an error in eliminating so many of their original name plates. In different eras, different GM divisions kept the common coffers stuffed. It was Chevrolet in the fifties and early sixties especially ,but always remained a staple.. It was Pontiac in the late sixties and early seventies. It was Oldsmobile in the late seventies to the late eighties. (The G body Olds Cutlass was wildly popular as were the Olds sports jobs in the seventies) It was Pontiac and Geo in the nineties. Buick just happened to be taking it's turn at being the popular GM brand when the company decided that it needed to drop some nameplates. I don't think they gave any more thought to it than that. Otherwise, I think Pontiac would have been the survivor instead of Buick.
I really like the 1960 Oldsmobile dynamic 88 because I had a family member that had one just like that one.... I just wish I could afford to buy it from you and work on it and put it in car shows
The poor old thing needs a ton of metal work from the looks, but look mostly complete. I think if someone wanted to restore it, they could, if they have lots of extra time too fab the panels. I'd say it would be a gold mine in parts, due to how complete it looks, down to the dog dish hubcaps.
Want to work your magic on it howard? 😎😎
@@IowaClassicCars Wish I had the room. All that floor pan and rocker stuff is reproduced. Most of the lower body stuff is available too. I have repaired worse. It would be a fun project. I like the 60 olds styling.... But like I say, no room for another project yet....
Some one will want it for parts to fix one that they have. Or possibly repair it for themselves. Neat old car . I once had a 59 Olds 98 .loved that car.
There are guys out there who can do miracles with sheet metal, I hope that old beast gets properly restored. NO RAT RODDING!
SAY HALLELYA !!!! i vote for no more stupid junk /rat RODS I get sick of even hearing the PHRASE!!! Fix it right!!!!
I'm with Allen. This is a keeper. Anything Oldsmobile 1959 is rare. She's a fixer upper for sure.
Sale whole Ryan, that's a great project for the right person.
im trying man :D
I think might be a 370 cubic inch. The Super 88 and 98 had the 394 with a 4 bbl. carb. Dad had a 1960 Super 88 4 door sedan.
Are right about 394 they also made a 271 or something close to that I seen so many of those back in the day they do look really nice just like any car in good shape someone out there would want that to play with that engine sounds really good sure do love those jetaway 4 speed automatic transmission good drivetrain
I’d love to have that olds, wouldn’t take me no time at all fixing the bottom sheet metal then make it a daily driver. Don’t you dare part that out
bring a trailer and some cash and you can have it buddy! :D
@@IowaClassicCars that’s the thing, I have the trailer but no cash. I’m retired now so funds are tight, an don’t let anybody tell you when you retire you don’t have to work.
Man I hope you play the lotto every day you are lucky I see videos of old cars that are wasted makes me sic. but for free that’s crazy. If you want to pay it forward get in touch with me.
Cool old car the 59 chev is my favourite but I have a soft spot for the Oldsmobiles as well particularly the 57.
same!
The generator looks naked with the cooling fins removed 😐
lol yeah i thought something was missing!
Thanks, Ryan! So great as always! Love those GM early 60s. That steering wheel is so much my dad's 62 Olds.
thanks for watching
i'd say keep it whole, esp if the frame is solid. if you are driving it 70 down the highway, then its decent. maybe some of the chevy sheet metal will transfer over as far as inner structure. if nothing else, it would be an awesome hotrod.
What’s the point of rescuing it if your not going to do anything with it. Make it pretty again. No rat rod or patina crap.
Wish I could afford it, I definitely would buy it and restore it, especially since you don't see them anymore 😔
We had a 60 olds super 88 4 dr sedan growing up. Got it from my grandfather, original owner, around 1965 and had it until around 1974. In Massachusetts and it rusted out just as bad or worse than what you got. The rust got so severe that we junked it. Drive train was awesome, always fired up These are such great cars. If the frame is good maybe it can go to someone that can fix the rust on their own. If too expensive or too far gone to fix rust probably part it out or sell to someone with a good body that can use the parts. Love that fluid speedometer. Ours had that speed warning also. Once my Dad drove it at 120 mph with my brother and I sticking our heads out the window saying go faster Daddy, go faster. Well he did and busted the speedo and it never worked again.
haha cool story
That looks restorable. If the frames bad a Buick or Pontiac or even Chevy frame will work. You don't see alot of 60's Oldsmobiles , especially a 2dr. Body work shouldn't be to hard to fix.
frames will not work sadly, all divisions used their own frames
Sorry about the auto select verbiage. Hate that crap. Meant the ravine and rough.
Does your neighbor wear khakis as well??
its the style of iowa lmaoooooo
Restore the car. Mom had a 59 dynamic 88 wagon it was so cool
IT WAS GREAT TO HEAR THE 394 V8 ENGINE.THAT IS A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH.PLEASE DON'T PART IT OUT.