1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale . $1,500 . $113.16 1973-1979 Oldsmobile Omega Rear Floor Pan - Right Side SKU: 54-68-72-RH Please Scroll down to see all years we offer. Has the original Turbo 350 auto transmission. Anyway, the RWD X bodies were one of GM greatest hits, and the Nova is beloved by hot rodders. This is about all I know of that I told you. V8 models with the fifth VIN digit being the letter "K" received a 4-barrel Rochester carburetor. The seller mentions that he has the drivers side trim piece but thats the least of this Omegas worries. I owned three of the four, and was in all of them at one time or another, as these were the cars we owned when I was growing up in the late 70s. It came in dark green with tan interior-260 V8 with a stick, bucket seats and no console. Been garaged its entire life. No Customs, No Duties, No Hassles For sale! . That was what led me to always believe that Olds, not Buick, was the marque just below Caddy in the GM hierarchy. I dont believe Ive even seen one at a car show. It probably cost no more to make than the designs of Ford or Chrysler, but there was something about the shape that felt like a million bucks in your hand. It was very strange to see one of our local Chevy dealers go with a Toyota dealership on the same lot, back in the early 80s. Real goats were on the Tempest frame. I dont remember seeing too many of the mid/late 70s Omegas around and saw a fair amount of the early 80s Omegas back in the day. This car makes me want to regress back to my teen years. Average price on CG $0. Has the Rocket 350, original 4 barrel, original non HEI ignition, all original wiring remains uncut or tampered with. I find it hard to believe that any vehicle with a standard inline six and three speed manual transmission could be considered upscale, but people must have bought them on their badges alone. Werent the struts that held these hatches up really long coil springs encased in a tube? Possibly had GM used more Cutlass inspred design clues like the taillights or the lower body swoop they might have sold more. To answer the question of Olds or Pontiac nowadays I would say Pontiac most definitely. Related Products; Description; Application Data; Customers Also Purchased; Reviews; Q&A; Top. 1973 Oldsmobile Omega. Also, that old-style pushbutton exterior door handle was a masterpiece of ergonomic engineering. Come take a close look at this unique 4-4-2 Concept Omega. in. It looks like this- The Omega is a rebranded Nova with better trim, different bumpers, etc. White with Black Bucket Seats. It was being piloted by a guy and gal (I assume a married couple) in their 60s. Yet at the time, they were perhaps the only business compromise that could win support from every stakeholder. Coupes were the big sellers in compact class back then. Out of the four domestic compact cars at the time (Nova & clones, Maverick & clone, Dart & clone and the Hornet) the RWD X bodies were the best ones. This would make an awesome first car for some kid ,great father son project. These Landau Tops fit the 1973 thru 1979 Oldsmobile Omega. Rust can appear even in Kentucky, although Im not sure if that speaks more to weather conditions in the upper South or GMs build quality. Only 2 chebbies in my life (well, drovea chevette in Cali for the local county job) but this one screwed No one escapes malaiseit was a deadly disease. The 2-speed Powerglide transmission was dropped. The embarrassed salesman knocked a hundred off the price of the car and filled the gas tank up with Amoco White gas. Additionally, the headliner is gravity-bound and the dash pad is cracked. Orginal rims and tires, Engine runs, transmission shifts. Please note that photos may not reflect current remaining parts. Actually a real shame that will never be a reality. Summary: My twin daughters will own this with pride, as I did with the remodeled Camaro my dad helped me with. Its listed on eBay with bids just topping $2,500 and there is no reserve. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. and Volvo 240s. An Olds shopper who bought a new Omega was mostly looking for a personal commuter car (either a single-adult household or a second car), not a family sedan. Manage Settings Needs body work but it's all there. What I want to know, is how is the couple going to get their Omega out of that river? This Olds is a nice change from all the Novas. Door Seal Kit - Rear . You had to shop around, and maybe you would see this by accident or otherwise, in a magazine or advertisement or whatever. All in all, not one of GMs greatest achievements. Today it carries Chevrolet and Cadillac. The door hinges are actually welded to the doors & body pillars, making them non-serviceable. It wasnt unpopular but it wasnt as well known as the Chevrolet Nova. Transmissions were the 4 speed manual or the TH125 3-speed automatic. This car was the top of the X-body line along with Buick's Apollo and Skylark, having more luxury trimming, more noise insulation, rear anti-roll bars, and other features not found on the Chevrolet Nova. Just doing brakes, fuel and exhaust. Also, 1975 and older cars are exempt from the smog inspections that are required every two years on 1976 and newer models. Patch er up and drive er. Recently one dealer bought out the other, and now it survives as a Chevrolet-Buick-Cadillac dealer. 26th May 2014, 08:42. Most often GM dealers got a higher or lower line to add in. I vaguely remember a GM dealer in another small town that carried all of the GM car divisions but one. But not always. However the Hornet offered one bodystyle that no other American compacts offered until the 1976 model year the Sportabout station wagon which was the best selling Hornet model. Great memories! California no longer charges back fees on cars over 25 years old. $3,500. Olds dealers were happy to have them once OPEC cut off oil. I didnt take the bait. Required fields are marked *. Sometimes, over gangsters! Don Jacobs is still in business, although (as you would correctly surmise) theyre no longer selling Oldsmobilesonly Volkswagens and Hondas. Its a pretty generic environment, nothing special, but it can all be replaced, and even improved if thats the next owners intention. cars. H aving In what would later become a hallmark of GM engineering, Oldsmobile followed Pontiacs pioneering badge-engineering of the Chevy Nova, added a few unique trim pieces and thus made an upscale smaller car. The AMC Hornet hatchback had a similar setup available. Welcome to Classic Industries v7.1 Just pulled my moms 1973 Omega hatchback from her garage. Those things were oddly shaped and did not store well taking up twice the space of hatches without the curves. Unless hes putting a breaker bar on the crank, I dont know how it turns over without trying to start it. Search results for: '1980, Oldsmobile, Delta 88, 2-Door Coupe' BOP Parts - Buick, Oldsmobile & Pontiac Auto/Car Parts Online Leftover This page was last edited on 25 January 2010, at 23:44. Ford and Mopar are given a pass because they were seen as also-ran underdogs that deserve sympathy. Thats actually a pretty cool looking grille. Vehicle Specs Engine Engine Size 400 ci Body Body Color Black Doors 2 Basic Year 1978 Make Oldsmobile Model Omega Miles In such-sized cities it was common to have a Chevy dealership, followed by a Buick-Pontiac-GMC house, and then Oldsmobile-Cadillac. 4 Door Sedan. 1973 Oldsmobile Omega Sedan 4 door 350 V8 "Gold Rocket" from North America. And I wonder if, Im sure it will complies as some sort of verbal guarantee A Turbo-Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission handles gearing chores. Toyota now makes an Aztek version of the Prius? Oldsmobile Omega 1974 images in google section. Unlike the Chevrolet Citation, which the car was based on, the Omega range consisted of a 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan, with upright styling and a split grille. There were four basic Oldsmobile X bodied cars, the F-85 (the base car), the Omega, Omega SX, and the Omega Brougham. Instead of using the time, goodwill and cashflow it generated to build a true MB-beater, they produced the horrible bustle-back. Red faced and squinty eyed with anger, He stood in the garage door of the dealers New Car Get Ready Department and watched them swap out a trunk lid with NO metal free dealer advertising next to the tail light. As the resident 71-6 B-body & 73-77 A-body dork in this community, I can attest to the loss of structural integrity that coincided with the loss of the classic handle you are speaking of. You nailed it regarding the GM door-handle. View car. 107,500 Miles. . Had to go to a test only smog . Tyler, Texas, United States. . Approved Used Vauxhall Adam Cars in Innerleithen We have 390 Used Vauxhall Adam Cars listed for Sale, so come and find a competitively priced Vauxhall Adam Innerleithen. Fake Goat read more $5,450 1973 442 I have a 73 Nova coupe. She never, for not even a moment, considered one of these. Ask them if they needed them as loss-leaders to get people in the door, and the answer is probably yes. It and the Buick Apollo were introduced in 1973; the Pontiac Ventura had been introduced in 1971. in. New Headers. But Oldsmobile never made a Spirit of America edition! Yes, that is the nice part is that there are many parts interchangeable with the Novas, just last week I got this coolant overflow tank from Classic Industries who carries Nova parts. I think that size rear wheel drive hatch is viable today. The old GM thumb-button doorhandles and those heavy doors had a really quality feel to them, on an otherwise unimpressive car. I even miss the Grand Am a little. It sits on a 1977 Chevy 3 3, 4-door long-bed 4x4 chassis with heavy-duty Dana 60 axles Chrome Wheels . Price range N/a. No Cadillac version ! This super '73 was owned by a young lady from Illinois who used the car as a daily driver to school, work, and the drive-in. 350 Auto. Omegas first came out as RWD Nova clones in 1973, but could be had with Olds 350 4bbl V8. DO read the link that takes you to the full ad says the tranny does NOT engage drive OR reverse now either simple fix (linkage) or as they state, needs rebuild so though a common tranny starting to get pricey (good luck finding another hatch at least interchangeable across the N.O.V.A. CC Effect strikes me big time. Original MSRP N/a. Call 800-650-1055 or visit www.autobarnclassiccars.com for additional information. Cant remember the name of the color but it was basically metallic orange and had a white painted roof, dual exhaust w/glass packs. But then the Omega would have been competing in wheelbase and size with the Cutlass. This reminded me of another asinine feature of these X-body cars. How I Ended Up With a 1974 Oldsmobile Omega. What to do? This car is one of only 2713 Toronad . Delivery was NOT accepted, Dad made several loud, impolite observations about the dealers parentage. In 1974, the EPA rated the 350 in a Pontiac Ventura at 9.9 MPG which seems pretty dismal even for a pre-OPEC crisis 4-barrel. Crazy as it may sound, I would not touch a thing on the body but it would be stored inside its skin cancer will eventually reach the point of no return if left outside much longer. The dealers wanted a car that could be advertised at a low price to get people to the showrooms. Motor and trans have been rebuilt and have less than 1000 miles on them since, many new parts on motor, interior has been redone, all new upolstery and carpet, new vinyl top, new wheels and tires, rechromed . I have no evidence beyond circumstantial, but if I had to take a guess, Oldsmobile dealers would have rather had a unique product. Or subscribe without commenting. Great technician had it running after close to thirty years. Buick and Pontiac came out with their version as well. 1973 Oldsmobile Omega. Sold with a bill of sale only. The 71 B/C body and the 73 Colonnade mid sizer made changes to the body design and door latch hardware that eliminated that vault-like door slam that GM cars had been famous for all through the 1960s. R ecalled Redding, California. 63,500 ; Waterloo, IA ; 5 years ; ebay.com; There were also 53 "Doctor Oldsmobile Omega" built in 1973. As they now do. Well before this car debuted, Oldsmobile and Cadillac were often paired at the dealer level, except in the larger cities. I guess 1 would have to put a Nova nose on this? To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. . (first posted 10/16/2012) As if Oldsmobile wasnt already selling enough Cutlasses in the 70s, someone at GM must have felt that the brand needed a smaller car that would bolster both their sales and EPA ratings. Its just one of those bodystyles that work much better as a 2dr. It's a 1973 Oldsmobile Omega 4 door with a rocket 350. In Muncie Indiana there was an Olds-Cadillac dealer (Bradburn). I was not sad to see it go. If you took this to a Chevrolet car show and said it was similar to the Chevrolet Nova you may even get some great offers. As far as this Olds I like it over the other GM badged X cars, if I had to chose the Pontiac or Olds a tough call but I would have to say GM should have kept the Olds lineup. Good choices. No choice. Had to go with some costume parts. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (Brochure). American Brands: AMC, Jeep and All Others, Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment, Pontiacs pioneering badge-engineering of the Chevy Nova, webspace.webring.com/people/sn/novaessess/SSomega.htm. Not long after this car was shipped off to the wrecking yard, mom and dad got a k-car which they much preferred. 1984 Oldsmobile Omega (Brochure). Dealership. Of Email Us [email protected] Desert Valley Auto Parts . This needs a lot of work, obviously. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for For 1973-1977 Oldsmobile Omega PCV Valve AC Delco 48331RC 1974 1975 1976 at the best online prices at eBay! Car was delivered in December 1972 from Story Olds in Lansing, Mi as a wedding present from my parents to my wife. So many fees and hassles. theyll make it! This was an added option. I think the lower end was identical & the mounts were in the same location which made swappage easier. GM was the champion, and was *expected* to outdo itself, just as it had done for generations. The seller says that this 350 cid engine starts right up and runs extremely well. A I suspect for Olds, Pontiac, and Buick, it was a matter of dealers wanting a compact to sell and the X-body being the most expedient response. I just cant say anything bad about this car other than the gargantuan rear bumper. 1973-74 Red Polyurethane Control Arm Bushing Set with 1-5/8" O.D. This is the O in the NOVA acronym. 01 LS1 engine. Garage kept, 90%. You can find it yourself, if you click on the images section after typing in Google. And with 180 net HP, this more diminutive Oldsmobile probably, at one time, moved out in style. Seems like a nifty idea, and was used again on the ill-fated Pontiac Aztek. You wanna compact? (One day I hope to put together a 500-powered 80 Coupe DeVille!). It saw few changes through its life being limited mostly to the front end (with three different grille designs) and to the rear lights, changing the number of lenses through the years. I just realised this, and Ive been known to be wrong before, that if anyone in the US was supposed to build cars that beat the foreign competition into submission, it was GM. There are no leaks, smoke, overheating or unusual noises. That 350 V8 would have had around 180 hp, not much for a Rocket V8, but those were the times, unfortunately.
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