Dat Lurka Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Let me start off with the fact that I don't have pictures yet. I don't even have the car. I'm bringing it home with me when leave Virginia. It's a 1973 Oldsmobile Omega 4 door with a rocket 350. I didn't even get a good look at it. All I know is I offered the guy a price and he told me he'd take 1/3 of that offer. It looks like this- The Omega is a rebranded Nova with better trim, different bumpers, etc. And a Rocket 350 :thumbup: The one I'm buying is the same color, same hubcaps, same condition. ~30k miles. Two owners. "Should" run. Gonna need carb rebuild, brakes, tires, nothing with rubber.... It's a good contrast to my Datsun pickup! Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Awesome!! I've heard a lot about these lately, i'm anxious to see her! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Awesome!! I've heard a lot about these lately, i'm anxious to see her! :thumbup: Can't wait to pick it up! It's probably going to be a flip but I'll hang on to it long enough to enjoy it and restore to the best of my a ability. I always say that but sometimes they never make it out of my driveway :rofl: It's in too good of condition to mess with it. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Been in a few 350 Olds and the 2bbl Oldsmobile made Rocket 350 is a torque monster. Built for hauling heavy ass land barges this should go pretty good in a Nova size car. Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Been in a few 350 Olds and the 2bbl Oldsmobile made Rocket 350 is a torque monster. Built for hauling heavy ass land barges this should go pretty good in a Nova size car. Absolutely! I think he said it had the 4bbl. Which is good cause the 4bbl gets better gas mileage as long as you only use half of it lol. I didn't even ask if it had the 4 speed or auto. Probably auto though. 3 speed hydra glide if I'm not mistaken. A worthy proven trans for a classic v8. My dad had a 71 cutlass with the 350/4bbl and it was a monster. The rocket 455 is only for people who have the balls to drive them. Plenty of rocket 455 cars in my family history :D Quote Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 i've seen some really nice ones locally. Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 It's basically a Chevy Nova right, i seen some really nice ones locally. Yep it's a Nova General motors X platform. Oldsmobile has always been the same. They consolidate the current GM technologies and build the most badass car they can. Quote Link to comment
Z Speed Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 There was a Ventura line too. Same platform. My mom had a 73 Canary Yellow Nova. Looks almost identical from the side. My aunt bought the 73 Orange Ventura (Pontiac I believe). Car ran forever.... Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted October 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 There was a Ventura line too. Same platform. My mom had a 73 Canary Yellow Nova. Looks almost identical from the side. My aunt bought the 73 Orange Ventura (Pontiac I believe). Car ran forever.... GM X body platform: Olds Omega Chevy Nova Pontiac Ventura Buick Apollo Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Easy to remember: Nova Omega Ventura Apollo I would predict yours is a 2bbl with a TH350. The Olds V8s were under appreciated torque generators. I never understood why they never found their way into GM's light truck lines. 1 Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted October 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Easy to remember: Nova Omega Ventura Apollo I would predict yours is a 2bbl with a TH350. The Olds V8s were under appreciated torque generators. I never understood why they never found their way into GM's light truck lines. Holy shit! That's Genius! :rofl: rocket 350 and 455 are both under appreciated engines. Gotta remember how few oldsmobiles were made compared to other gm cars. 50/50 chance on it being a 2 barrel I got a 750 double pumper at the shop if i need it lol Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted October 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 When I get this car I'd be willing to trade for an 810 Wagon or similar Quote Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 When I get this car I'd be willing to trade for an 810 Wagon or similar Ill give a left nut for a 810 wagon :lol: Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 wow.. thats in awesome shape! i like how the ass end isnt sagging like every other X car i see.. those olds 350 were great.. olds strayed away from the standard 3.48 in stroke for 3.38, and gave it a bigger bore.. those things ripped! Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Haha too bad those pics aren't the one I'm "getting" It will look that good. Just needs a good bath. Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 this job isn't working out. Boss is a crook and will probably lose the contract. I'm still gonna try to get the car even If I have to get someone to go in on it for a profit. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 It's in too good of condition to mess with it. Lie. No such thing. B) Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Lie. No such thing. B) haha well part of me wants to sell it for a great profit as an outstanding original car. Another part of me want's to take it to the dragstrip and raep the stock class. Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 This guys a Liar and a Failure. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 This guys a Liar and a Failure. The guy selling the car?!? Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted November 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Nah the guy who said he was gonna buy it :rofl: I had to leave the job and didn't have enough to tow it so it's still there. Quote Link to comment
Guest Saftheash Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I'm a moron spammer. Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Going to buy it so I no longer feel like an idiot for making this thread Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Alright folks. Should I get it? Three yes's by monday and I'll buy it. Quote Link to comment
Spoona_Jay21 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 get it! sleeper from hell! Quote Link to comment
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