1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible

Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 1971 Description

Very unique car. I purchased this car 12 years ago out of New York and have put less than 1,000 miles since purchase. It has mainly sat in my garage or in long-term storage. The car is straight and numbers matching. It does need some body work, interior refurbishing and work done on the convertible top. I have new seat skins and a new convertible top - they are still in the original boxes - I have not opened. I had intent on doing some light refurbishing to the car. I wanted a driver, not a show car, but 2 daughters, work and other hobbies just got in the way. I no longer have room for the car and both daughters are in college now. It has been in long-term storage for the last 5 years.
The previous owner had the engine completely overhauled right before I purchased the car. The engine overhaul was $5,000+ and was performed by Proformance Unlimited in NJ. The list of work performed to the 455 Rocket engine (390 HP):
Block
Hot tankedBlock Magnafluxed to check for cracksBored .030HonedThe line bore was checkedAll new oil galleys installedFront oil galley brazed closedNew cleveite cam bearing installedBrass freeze plugs installed
CrankshaftStockPrecision ground rods .010 mains .010Micro precision polishedClevitte 77 .010 main bearings installed
Connecting RodsStockEach rod sand blastedCaps cutResized to OEM SpecsSurfaces cleanedNew rod bolts installedClevitte 77 .010 rod bearings installed
Pistons.030 Silv-o-lite (Keith Black) 163110:1 Compression2.940 Diameter HeadRecessed .120 deep.030 Hastings cast rings
Rotating AssemblyBalanced to OEM Specs
Oiling SystemMedium High volume oil pumpMelling oil pick up
HeadsStock G Coded HeadsHot tankedSand blastedMagnafulexed heads for cracksAll guides resized2 angle valve jobsHeads where resurfaced .020Reassembled with all new valve steam seals and performance springs to match camshaftHardened screw in stud and guide plates installed
CamshaftBlue Racer by (Crane)Duration 214 Int. 224 ExhValve Lift .472 Int .496 Exh
Valve TrainComp Cams Roller tip rockersComp cams hardened push rodsCrane Hydraulics flat tappet liftersDouble roller timing chain and gear set
Intake ManifoldEdelbrock Performer Oldsmobile #2151
CarburetorEdelbrock Performer Series 750CFM Electric Choke #1411
Valve CoversEdelbrock chrome valve covers #4485ProForm push in chrome breather
Air CleanerProForm 10" chrome
Ignition SystemStock distributor with new cap and rotorAC Delco Spark plugsTaylor Custom Fit 8mm ignition wires
Water PumpNew Bosh
Fuel PumpNew Carter
Engine CompartmentEngine bay steam cleanedEngine bay painted flat black
Cooling SystemNew upper radiator hoseNew lower radiator hoseNew heater core hosesNew heater control valveNew 180 Thermostat installedRadiator was repairedRadiator flushedNew fan clutch installed
Electrical SystemNew voltage regulator wiresInstalled new water temp gauge in car under dashInstalled new oil pressure sensor
In addition, the person I purchased the car from installed a new front end deluxe rebuild kit from Kanter. This would be a great car for anyone wanting to get in the classic car hobby. It does need some work, but the hard part and expensive part is already done.
Although this work was 12 years ago, the car has sat in storage almost that entire time. Just needs some refurbishment.