1967 Oldsmobile 98 Junkyard Find

1967 Oldsmobile 98 Junkyard Find. Another bitter sweet one for me as i like me some Olds. This 67 Olds Ninety Eight was probably top of the line back in 1967. It was fully decked out with options. and from the looks of it, she had been sitting for a very long time. I found a small log book that ends in the 1970's. She even had a Leer Jet Eight track player. I had no idea Lear Jet made those things back in the day. Under the hood she was sporting the mighty Rocket 425 Big Block with a 4 barrel carburetor.

[@johnelliott7375]

Such a beautiful car, my family had the exact same thing. Triple black, with a 425, loaded up with everything.

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Thank you Benny I always enjoy watching your wonderful videos I am from South Africa

[@kirbywaite1586]

In 1967 they really gave the Olds a good dose of Toronado styling in the front fenders. Olds 98s were amazing cars.

[@waltereturner]

I can only imagine how cool that car looked when it was new.

[@derrickjackson6737]

Sharp ASS Hell

[@derrickjackson6737]

Back in 67 that was lURUXY 3rd Cadillac very high price$7500

[@robertpace901]

They had great color options back then.

[@joemelbucik]

I don't think I've ever seen one of these. That was a real treat for me too! I love Oldsmobiles, Thanks!

[@peterpanassow7814]

Breaks my heart to see an Olds in the scrap yard. Great cars.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

And unfortunately they crushed it within a week. I managed to save the engine though

[@neilstanich7870]

@@ClassicRideSociety 425 great engines

[@googleusergp]

Yes, 425 V8 Oldsmobile engine. The 455 came out in 1968, so this is the last year of the 425 V8. The 98 models were built in Lansing, MI. The "M" in the VIN number means Lansing, MI assembly. This was Oldsmobile's top of the line car in 1967, you could even get this in a convertible from what I remember. The engine had about 360 horsepower back then (but it was rated for gross HP). This was probably a beauty when it was new, but it's obvious it's been sitting since 1978, most likely in a field or under a tree.

[@kirbywaite1586]

Actually the 98 LS (luxury sedan) was the top model but came only as a four door. They stopped covertible production of 98s in 1971 or 72. They were then only available in the olds 88 line.

[@googleusergp]

@@kirbywaite1586 Yes, I meant the 98 line was the top Oldsmobile, not a specific trim, but you clarified that.

[@kirbywaite1586]

@@googleusergp i see. That makes sense. Thanks.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I at least saved the engine for a 67 Cutlass Supreme I have

[@hydroy1]

@midnitesquirldog1 Correct , The 425s were Oldsmobile most buildable high performance motors in the Olds line up bar none. That and the little 330s

[@70brine]

That car would’ve been beautiful back in the day. Even rusty it looks cool.

[@FLPAN1993]

I had a 67 Olds 98 years ago. I would love to have another one.

[@johnelliott7375]

Loved those huge massive chrome bumpers.

[@trevorwillis8580]

Wow been off the road for 40+ years! That’s insane and how it ended up in the yard after all those years.

[@hydroy1]

Chances are husband died in the 70s, wife keep it in there shed or car port until she pass away and family members junked it to sell house. Seen it happen way to many times .

[@727100bear]

I was with my grandmother the day she took delivery of her brand new ‘67 Delta 88 2-door Holiday Coupe (Gold/black vinyl roof) from Oge Oldsmobile in Tyler, Tex.. the styling was very similar to this 98 .. it brings back a lot of memories. I sat in the back seat as the salesman showed her how to operate all the accessories - she had traded a ‘64 Chevrolet Impala 4 door hardtop so the Delta was certainly a step up for her and she was so proud of that car. I enjoy your videos .. I used to go out to several yards to collect parts for my cars too.. I’m mainly a Mopar man but enjoy the older models like this one and imagine what they looked like coming down the assembly line. This one has front cornering lamps which were fairly rare and look to be in fair condition - the chrome bezels may be corroded as this car looks like it may have sat for years in a shaded moist environment. Hope you were able to harvest the the parts you wanted - I’m particularly interested in wagons but love all these old cars. The sales brochures that detail all the great colors this car could be ordered in are along with vinyl roof and pinstriping colors are available on ebay - many different shades of blue and Aqua were popular in 1967.

[@SammyVista1972]

We have 2 1966 versions of these. One is a hardtop like this one and the other is the top of the line LS. Engine is a 425 CID, 365 horse with single exhaust. They are indeed a very stately - and very powerful - automobile. Our LS is the same color theme called Ocean Mist. It has all the same options as does this one, in addition power vent windows, AM/FM radio and cruise control. The front seat back has pull handles and a lit vanity mirror for the rear seat passengers. Those parts you showed would fetch decent prices if collected off the car! Cornering lights even like both of ours! Thank you for posting!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I would've loved to have pulled more parts from it but the crushed it after I had the engine pulled. She will live on through a 67 Cutlass Supreme I have

[@robertpace901]

My aunt had a 1966 98 luxury sedan too. It was burgundy with a beige hardtop. Real elegant. Miss those cars and my aunt

[@btinsley1]

i remember when these were NEW and cruising on the expressways.

[@robertpace901]

The 1966 to 1969 98 Pillored Luxury Sedans were my favorite years and models. Bought my aunt's 1969 Luxury Sedan in 1972 when she bought a 1973 98 Regency. Both beauties. Thanks for the tour of that junkyard find. It's great to reminisce especially this year. PS. I was always fascinated by the snout, as I called it, on the 67 88 and 98 model front end. .

[@thechriscollection9983]

Man I wouldn't have walked away without that set of wheel covers. Too bad they looked nice...top of the line car.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I didn't think they woukd have crushed it so soon I was gonna go back but it was gone. I did manage to save the engine though

[@albiro4611]

@@ClassicRideSociety Yo Dude..glad to hear you got the 425...Hoping you snagged the Hydramatic while you were at it. Pretty bitchin set up for the time. I'm 62 yrs old and my dad got a new high end Toronado every 2 years. Still remember going to Colonial Oldsmobile Cadillac and sitting in these cars in the showroom...The Wonder Bar radios at that time were a joy to play with as a 9 yr old. Keep 'em coming !!!!!!

[@albiro4611]

Wanted to mention how complete and original the engine compartment was despite age and neglect.

[@robertdavis2966]

Hey Benny, great time capsule...A friend has The 66 and its Rad as hell. Fire engine red

[@trevorwillis8580]

Those 60’s four door makes those Crown Victoria look small in front of it!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Sure does.

[@theoldguywalking5075]

I sure do miss the one i had, She was one hell of a car. 1967 98olds ls. 425ci 4 barrel with a limited slip diff.

[@mikereasoner7128]

I love me some Olds........

[@courtneymoyer6492]

Man I believe this car can be restored.😕

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Unfortunately they. Crushed it

[@courtneymoyer6492]

@@ClassicRideSociety NO NO NO😱😨😡😤😖😩😭😫😥

[@AnthonySmith-yj8ep]

@@ClassicRideSociety they what

[@joetaylor2394]

Chip Foose and $500K you can restore anything, that relic wouldn’t take any less

[@chrisbarker3965]

thanks for sharing this one makes me sad looks like a beautiful car when it was new

[@jimroveto1543]

My dad bought a new Burgundy '67 Ninety Eight, and had cold weather starting issues from brand new. So sad to see these cars just left to rot away till there's nothin left.

[@outcastprojects6733]

She was a nice old boat when she was younger! I just bough a pair of 1975 ninety eights.A two door and a four door.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

You gonna make some videos on them?

[@johnelliott7375]

I remember when Granny would pack up the trunk and the old man would be yacking about the kitchen sink and table in there. LOL

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

That wood grill is from the reel to reel player, in fact its base is wood and it had a wood cover with microphone. Its MFG by WILCOX GAY CO. of Charlotte Michigan. Late 50s to early 60s, It looks like this model was sold as realistic band by radio shack. Hey, grab the 2 hub caps from the 98, they are on e-bay for $50 a apiece. :-)

[@aarongranda7825]

1960s era stereos, radios, TV's and dashboards have a delicate, refined look with lots of fine lines and chrome edging.

[@johnelliott7375]

Still got the old huge trunk mat also. Thick as heck. Power everything

[@jamesdennis2058]

I learned to drive in a ‘66 Olds 98 just like that one.

[@scottywalker4312]

If only we could have a time machine. Just to go back and visit dealerships in the 60s

[@timpriddy349]

Grandpa probably bought that new , died in the 80s and forever it sat since last registration outside

[@hydroy1]

Yep Husband died, wife keep car in shed or car port until she passed away, Family junked it to sell house . Very common .

[@nathankim7664]

Man these people were techy audiophiles weren't they? In the trunk is a reel to reel player from the 50s to early 60s, you can tell from the tubes in the back! If you met these people today, they'd be the ones with the Apple Airpods, Autodriving in a Tesla in Silicon Valley, listening to the playlist on their iTunes/Spotify Premium accounts lol But the car came from WASHINGTON, that's a LONG ways! Hope you kept the license plate!!! That's a Agent James Bond plate with the 007 at the end!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Sadly, I forgot the plate. I bet I looked funny trying to figure out what it was. I actually thought of editing that out because it literally was right in front of and wasn't seeing it. 😄

[@nathankim7664]

@@ClassicRideSociety Oh well, I'd keep an eye out for some vintage plates in the future, makes a great conversation piece or a quick buck at a swap meet ^^

[@johnelliott7375]

We had it and drove it until 1982, Grandfather sold it and bought a new 1982 Delta 88 loaded. Except for the electric windows. He got sick of fixing the wiring for the driver's door window from opening and closing the door thousands of times for years on end.

[@youngestson6537]

True old school American vehicle. LAND YACHT. 💯✌🏾

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Heck yeah

[@antera77]

1967 Olds 98 --really pretty front end--lots of graceful, dramatic dimensionality. In contrast, the back end is essentially a slab with two vertical slots.

[@garbage854]

Was a really nice car when new 😀

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I could only imagine

[@dcguenter]

Although I'm not really familiar with them, that was an old "reel to reel" tape player. I believe "rich" people had them for music and they were more widely used for voice recordings for business, legal offices, etc. Thanks, keep up with the videos. Cheers from Canada

[@rickystrickland844]

Absolutely beautiful car. My wife says "Leave it like you found it though".

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Unfortunately this one was crushed. I managed to save the engine though. Think it would go nicely with a 67 Cutlass supreme i have

[@DJYOUNGKT]

Nice find I would buy this

[@ClassicRideSociety]

They wouldn't sell it. No title. It was crushed a week after it arrived in the yard

[@joeford860]

What a shame 425 steel crank nice engine to build.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

@@joeford860 I saved the the engine. I've got a 67 Cutlass Supreme I wanna drop it in

[@joeford860]

@@ClassicRideSociety outstanding

[@ClassicRideSociety]

@@joeford860 👍

[@ericellsworth15]

I really enjoy your video's bro

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Thanks. I'll try to keep the videos coming

[@joshcobb9047]

Wow that's a very nice car it's in great condition still worth driving just fix it up a little

[@smdog66]

fix it up a little? It needs everything, plus he said the engine would not turn, its locked. Sure it can be fixed, but needs a lot more than a little.

[@johnelliott7375]

Just talked about it, paid 3600 cash for it and it was sweet and run oh my.

[@3713msg]

That is a reel to reel four track tape deck. They were popular in the 1950's and 1960's.

[@bigdaddy9864]

olds 98 1967 had a 9-1 comp 425 v8 rocket 310 hp ,old's also had a 10.25 -1 comp 425 v8 hi po for the 442 375 hp. The 455 came out in 1968

[@UberLummox]

The log book goes from new until 1972, so you can bet that's when the original owner sold it. My Dad used to keep books on all our cars. I think a lot of people did back then.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I'm hoping the enginewas taken care of. I wasnt able to save the car but I did get the engine

[@UberLummox]

@@ClassicRideSociety Yes, I read that below Hope is runs well for ya!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

👍

[@eduardosansaricq6523]

It is a treat

[@enriqueaguilar4892]

That Oldsmobile from 1967 would be a great project cars to restore from the chassis up n put in new upholstery n new chrome n a brand new paint color for her she's vintage days of driving

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Unfortunately this one was crushed. I did manage to save the engine. Plan on putting it in my 67 Cutlass Supreme

[@jbb8382]

Man that guy put a ton of miles on it in just 5 years! 80k

[@Rav_4_Guy]

Yep this yard definitely gets some good cars in Like you said I bet that was one good looking car back in the day American cars from the 50s through to the late 70s where some nice cars like this to say England had the mini When I grew up in LA In the 80s Cadillac still had some nice cars going but the style had gone from cars That’s a real shame about that one would have looked nice wasn’t on the road very long really 😭 shame. Great video P.s just picture that in candy red paint White roof white seats and chrome galore wow that could have been cool

[@johnelliott7375]

Fender lights on bottom would come on with the turn signal and stay on white until the signal shut off.

[@johnelliott7375]

I still have the chrome round for on the air cleaner 425 Oldsmobile Rocket.

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

WOW. You've featured some amazing old cars, but this one really is the best. And that time capsule trunk ! ..Maybe it had even been off the road since 1972 ? I have never seen another one, so they must be a rarity now. That angular styling is so cool. What a total f.shame, but at least you filmed it. Cheers

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I also saved the engine. Gonna be putting it in a 1967 Cutlass Supreme project I saved

[@rosseganjr9402]

First time I have seen one of these I hope it gets saved or used to keep others on the road I would have liked to seen it when it was new

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Unfortunately she's long gone now. So many good parts as it was highly optioned. I managed to get the antenna, the trunk release, the 8 track, and the 425 🚀

[@robertvalentin5846]

Sad that was rare 67 oldsmobile Why crush it lot good parts my dad had 68 oldsmobile delta 88 With 454 motor it was 4 door white car blue interior it wasn't great shape but was a car strong we give it to a friend it hard to keep in Brooklyn's insurance to high didn't want junk it Lot of momery road trip miss that Car that junkyard are dummy don't save old car crush them soon or later all the old cars going to disappear

[@robertvalentin5846]

Shame it wasn't bad shape it nice someone bought it restore painting black like Ted Kennedy car his car was 67 oldsmobile delta what a waste don't care about classic history car

[@michaeldickens7493]

I love your intro what happened you used to be beautiful! That's good 👍

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

So sad to see any car, and one that looked like a Cadillac, of that same period,that caris pure elegance and when you could have the same elegance, prestige as a Cadillac, I am surprised there was not another car.toput this one back in the road.

[@kennyswonger5227]

It a reel to reel tape. Recorder in the trunk. Old kind.different from mine that I have at home.

[@ignacioanaya3403]

What you found in the trunk is an early tape recorder

[@dadsc10]

real to real tape player in the trunk , really old school :)

[@johnelliott7375]

425 exactly! 💯%

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I plan on putting that 425 in my 67 Cutlass Supreme

[@w41duvernay]

Yank out the 425 and rebuild it, and drop in a large cam, and drop the whole thing in a 442. At Carlisle, an OLds 442 owner told me that was a popular swap back in the day.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

that's kinda my plan. Only I don't have a 442. I managed to save the engine before they crushed the car. Plan on dropping it in a 67 Cutlass Supreme I have.

[@w41duvernay]

@@ClassicRideSociety you will have to check the valve lifter angle and lifter bore diameter. There are 2 sizes on both. Crane cams does make cams for the 39 degree and 45 degree lifter bore degree angles. The lifter bore sizes are 2 different ones as well. They can be bored out and brushed as well. I would suggest doing some internet research as well here. getting Modello's oil galley kit will help your oiling system here. The Oiling system will also be a problem.

[@neilschipper3741]

It's a Real to Reel tape recorder, pre eight-track

[@doug9066]

About as old as I am, the year i was born. Possible the trunk had a power pull down, hard to say also I wonder if this car originated from Washington.

[@johnbasil7882]

Yes she had power locks. It was a very clever design. Once you open up the driver's door if you lifted up on the button it would release the other doors and if you were to push down on it all the way it would lock all the doors. Go back to that car and you'll see me on the top of the buttons it's written power locks

[@johnelliott7375]

Yes trunk release.

[@mattmaverick703]

Do a review on a junkyard find Chevy Celebrity if you see any! Preferably an older one if come across any model years 82-86

[@googleusergp]

Trim tag is 06A for first week of June 1967 production, 67 is for 1967, 8439 would be 4 door Holiday sedan, LAN is for Lansing, MI assembly, the rest of that line is a body number. I know the K is for Turquoise paint which it surely has on the lower part of the car, the C is for the upper color of white, which makes sense based on what we see. E should be Soft Ray tinted glass and since this is an AC car, that makes sense, Y might be Deluxe seat belts (possibly color keyed), S should be power trunk release, O is chrome separator for two tone paint, which makes sense since we have "K-C" for paint, that would denote it's two different colors, I think F denotes an outside LH remote mirror, E I believe is AC, T might be rear mounted power antenna, R for rear seat speaker possibly. VIN is 3 for Oldsmobile, 8439 is for 4 door Holiday sedan, 7 is for the 1967 model year, M is for Lansing MI assembly, and the rest is the production sequence.

[@johnelliott7375]

He never got stuck in the snow ever in that car.

[@drh-ov7eq]

I hope somebody restores this piece of history...

[@ClassicRideSociety]

They crushed it unfortunately. I saved the engine and a few other parts but woukd have liked more

[@splittheseam0019]

...well done vid cam and commentary CRS...;-) ...tho the passage of time now readily showing on this vintage 1967 Old 98 Sport Sedan easy to see it was more than a plain base 98 with factory options like tilt-telescope three spoke steering wheel with the nice GM Variable Ratio Saginaw power steering mounted on the other end of steering column, factory AC, six-way power seat and those not too commonly seen side turn lamps on front fenders which were optional ...both of those side turn lamps appear in damaged and still have intact lenses...1967 was last year for the 425 CID Olds Rocket V-8 which had seen a three year 1965 to 1967 run...1964 being last year for the Olds 394 and last year for the older style GM Hydramatic with Reverse to the far right on gear selector of the 1950's era Park N D S L R dash gear selector / indicator layout...for 1965 the superbly functional, dependable and well constructed Turbo-Hydramatic 400 with new bigger 425 V8 would be in the Olds 98's ...the 1967 big " full sized " Oldsmobiles had some nice 1966 Olds Toronado derived styling cues and lines ...very smooth sheet metal contouring along sides and out back with the 67 grille much better defined and styled compared to the 65's and 66's ...the 1968 Olds 98's carried over much of the 1967 Olds 98 interior, side and tail layouts but had more conservative front end and grille ...1967 and 1968 big full sized Olds had very well done dash panels, instrumentation and detailing...lots of real metal, very well done " fake wood inlays " and real metal AC vents...1969 Olds had lots more plastic interior usage and less sporty design theme ...I once owned a couple of high end Olds 98 Luxury Sedans ( more luxurious inside than this junkyard queen 98 ;) ) and a 1967 triple black 98 convertible that was optioned with power vent wings, power door locks, factory installed AC , factory GM Delco 2 box AM-FM stereo radio and those rare side turn lamps on the front fenders....that was a very nice drop top Olds 98 to drive + go for a ride in + was very deluxe smooth and fast ...1967 was 1st year for twin brake cylinders with separated front/rear brake lines for all GM cars and it was a firsthand experience for me to know they could fail and leave you with only 1/2 of braking capacity which if unexpected could/would result in unforseen Titanic like moments of panic stoked collision(s) ...that may likely be why this Olds 98 has that bent in beak and was last on the road in 1978...;-) ...who wanted to spend some money fixing a rusting out 10 year old car with bad brakes and a thirst for ethyl premium gas in 1978 when easier to junk it and get another car? Not. Too. Many. ...fun to watch and listen to vid CRS ....;-)

[@splittheseam0019]

...side turn lamps appear undamaged ...damn spell check ...grrr

[@ClassicRideSociety]

And that's for that comment/knowledge. Its very cool to get people's thoughts and memories of old rides I feature on the channel. I managed to save the engine and a few other parts before the yard crushed it. It Will live on in a 67 Cutlass Supreme I have.

[@727100bear]

would like to see more of the interior

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Unfortunately that one is long gone. They crushed it soon after I made the video. I did save the 425. It will go nicely in a 67 Cutlass Supreme I have

[@clarencejones7916]

In 1989 I had a 1978 Chevy Iroc z28 if You ever find one of those do a video on it

[@231gnx]

You mean an '88 IROC?

[@missakchiranian9221]

Oz mobile 98 their beautiful cars when their 1st came out man It's very sad to see these cars at the junkyard that's where they die that's really sad that's the history of America beautiful cars dies in junkyard

[@kirbywaite1586]

I believe this is the standard 98 four door hardtop. There was a model even above this one with a different top that had a center pillar but the windows were unframed just like the hardtop. These were callled "LS" models for "Luxury Sedan" and they were practically Fleetwood Cadillacs. Incredible interiors. Olds 98s were not inexpensive cars and were only a small step down in price and prestige from the Cadillac. People who could afford Cadillacs often bought 98s because they were a little less showy.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I bet you're right. Unfortunately they crushed it within a week. I managed to save the engine though. Should live on in a 67 Cutlass Supreme I have

[@johnelliott7375]

Ours had the same thing as the air conditioner compressor and under the dash it had a second Thermo King 👑 ac unit for extra cooling and the R12 would freeze the car out!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I believe I have one of those underdash thermo king units as well

[@727100bear]

trunk release in glove box?

[@cashmerefunk2136]

Wooow bring that car back to life pls

[@ClassicRideSociety]

They crushed it. I saved the engine though. Got a 67 Cutlass Supreme I can put it in

[@cashmerefunk2136]

Wooow , that crazy ....do you know how many Was made...

[@normanalvarez5751]

Dude how do you find these cars ??👍👍 Pretty cool bro that's old tape player and recorder!!!

[@jbb8382]

That car weighed more than the 4 cars around it ! What a shame

[@johnelliott7375]

Exactly the same thing.

[@hydroy1]

Best part of this Olds 98 is it was the last year for the Olds 425 Super Rocket that has 10.5 to 1 compression and I think it was 375 or 390hp in the Starfire, Jetstar I & Toronado right out of the box ! Add to that all the 425s from 1965 to 67 all came with forged steel cranks & rods as did all the 330s from 64 to 67 as well. The Olds 442 /400 & 425s as well as the small block 330s are with out question the most powerful motors in the Oldsmobile line up as all the 455s all had old nasty cast iron cranks & rods that limited RPM to under 5,800 rpm ( except for the very rare 1968 T-35 package 68 Toronado I think there was like 8 of them built with a forged crank for 68 ) GRAB that motor ! stuck or not and hold on to that Q jet as thats the correct one and there HARD as hell to find !!!!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

It sits in my shop. I have a 67 Cutlass I wanna put it in

[@hydroy1]

@@ClassicRideSociety Just the motor or the 67 98 ?

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Not the car. It didn't have a title and they crushed it

[@hydroy1]

@@ClassicRideSociety What are your plans for the 425 ? Rebuild ? was it stuck ? Keep in mind the valve seats in the stock 67 heads are not hardened for this crap unleaded gas we run today and can't be run on unleaded fuel very long before the exhaust valves burn out . Also the valve trains in 425s from the factory are the weak link in them. A complete valve train replacement is a wise move as most of the time they get excessive ware on cam lobes, & lifters plus rockers & rocker stands & bolts get wore as well. I been building Olds motors that hold up for decades when others try it and fail. A Olds motor is not a Chevy and have to be built differently ( Clearances are different ) and if you go by the factory specks it will be to tight and be a dog or have over heating issues. A few things have to be done differently then with most other GM motors to get the rockets to fly. We campaign a 82 big tire cutlass with a flat tappet cam 66 Olds 330 that goes 9:60s at 121mph in the 1/4 mile on the NO-2 juice and goes through the traps at 8,800 rpm with 6:14 rear gears. Been running it for 11 seasons with no real issues other then fresh rings & timing chains every 3ed season.

[@srfrg9707]

A reel to reel player in a1967 autoradio? What? That was luxury.

[@joe6096]

The reel to reel was vacuum tube. By 1967 all electronics were solid state. So this recorder was not part of the car.

[@srfrg9707]

Joey D That's not true. Grundig produced the tube amplified TK23 from 1963 to 1967. What's true is "transistorised" ou "solid state" was a strong marketing argument by 1967 and therefore tape recorders with tube amps where hard to sell. This could explain that the manufacturer had stocks to get rid of and looked at other markets such as... car equipment. Or schools and universities for language labs. And by the way, the communist block continued to produce valve amps and tape recorders long after 1967 and until the collapse of the USSR.

[@joe6096]

This is America and that’s an Oldsmobile. What the fuck does the USSR have to do with this? Tube electronics would not have been available when that car was built. What I am saying is that the tape player was NOT an accessory or part of the car. So yes, what I said was absolutely true.

[@rexcars1835]

I would have had a big dilemma having to crush that. Up in New England that little rust on a 50 year old car is unseen. Worst of all, the handful of them left, a guy who needs an armrest or whatever will give you whatever you want for it.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Yeah it really sucked to know it was gonna be crushed. I saved the engine and a few other parts

[@oldman-zr2ru]

No offense but, it was funny to listen to you trying to figure out what a reel-to-reel tape player was. They were very common when I was growing up.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

😄 just a little before my time.

[@tonyfriend7413]

A reel to reel tape deck for inside of the house or apartment My Grandpa and Grandma on moms side had one! January 26th 2020...

[@StuartOliver83]

I love those old cars,you should look at the crap we had here in the uk in that era lol

[@ClassicRideSociety]

There had to be some cool cars over there from that era, no?

[@StuartOliver83]

Not really lol maybe one or two

[@OldCarAlley]

Gold mine in parts... bet that vacuum operated trunk opener is still good. All the components from that era car are easily rebuildable. The 425 engine is worth pulling for a rebuild with 3000 mile oil changes. Probably a good trans too. The maintenance record was the best find in the car. The car is savable, but the cost would be astronomical. I have seen worse restored... just go look at the 60 Fury that coldwarmotors is restoring!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

They crushed it unfortunately. I did manage to save the engine and that trunk release actuator

[@doubleeight5942]

Damn, another awesome classic all used up, possibly within 10 years if last used in the '70s. Looks like the owner really enjoyed using it up, but was affected enough by the early '70s gas crisis that he decided to move on...? Pretty upsetting to see another awesome beauty no longer usable. 🤨🤨🤨

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I saved the engine for my 67 Cutlass Supreme

[@douglasburskey4820]

Can't be to many of them left. I knew a guy that had a 1968 Ninety Eight convertable

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I dont think ill ever see one again like that in junkyard. I cant remember the last time ive even seen one at a car show

[@idoraseal5449]

@@ClassicRideSociety just bought it about 3 weeks ago.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

@@idoraseal5449 you bought 67 OLDS 98? Nice

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 🍩🍩☕️👀😎👍. So sad to see , probably crushed ! Most you young guys think it all about muscle !, these old car were just fun to drive & curies . Long trips to nowhere ( cheap fun ) witch has been lost ! 🍔🍔🥤🥤🍦🍦

[@727100bear]

cornering lights

[@doug9066]

Year I was born.

[@johnelliott7375]

Reel to reel tape player! Before cassette.

[@todddenio3200]

the thing in the trunk is an old reel to reel tape player

[@nathankim7664]

Dunno why the owners put the 8 track upside down, interesting how it didn't get stolen in the early 70s. But yeah, that's a early aftermarket Jet 8 by Lear Jet. Ford was quick in introducing the 8 track, offering it on Mustang, Thunderbird, and Lincoln 1966 models in 1965. By 1967, Ford offered the 8 track as an option on ALL it's cars. Guess GM was slower to adapt lol Also early 8 track cartridges had the "Lear Jet Pak 8" on the back ^^ Score on the Jet 8, did you get it to work? And don't forget your gloves, we don't want ye to get sick!!!

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I thought it was dam cool so I had to take that 8 track no matter if it worked or not. Haven't had a chance to test it out yet. If I could get it to work it would look cool in a 67 Cutlass I have

[@ClassicRideSociety]

And yea i gotta get with the program and wear gloves. Cheaper than medical bills

[@nathankim7664]

@@ClassicRideSociety True, and we want you to keep on exploring! Although I never wear boots to junkyards either. We got fancy gravel ^^

[@nathankim7664]

@@ClassicRideSociety Hope to see the 8 track workin and your 67 Cutlass! Would complete the look! ^^ Just don't forget to open up the 8 track, clean the head & insides with rubbing alcohol, lube the main pulley, NOT the motor (yet), put in a new rubber band. 8 track should be 12 volt, so connect the "hot" and "ground" wires to a car cigarette jack. Hopefully you successfully cut the wires long enough. Good luck! ^^

[@francisniestemski2440]

425. I have 2

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

The thing in the trunk is a reel to reel tape player. That car was parked by someone's house, and recently moved there, a tree killed that car, I want the under dash 8 track

[@francisniestemski2440]

What was the name and location of the junk yard?

[@ClassicRideSociety]

Crain's in Ft Worth TX. That car is long gone though. They crushed it soon after i made that video

[@gloriamaletta8667]

There is one like t this in my neighborhood 2 door 98 it's in really good shape not perfect but nice it was black but the kid who owns it painted lime green these cars are huge it has a 425 engine they burn gas like crazy upside is if taken care of with good maintenance oil changes ect. they can run a long time it's a good engine with alot of low end torque to go 0-60 in 7.5 seconds in a car with a weight of 4600 pounds + with driver

[@Edsrt-]

Some of those 4:25 we're 4 bolt main engines they also had nickel cranks that were cross-drilled I would take that engine over a 455 when I was a kid I used to hang out at the re olds Museum downtown Lansing would love to have that engine

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I did buy that engine. Think it eoukd go nice with my 67 Cutlass Supreme. They did have a forged crank

[@ralphterhune5807]

No 425 or 455 came with four bolt mains. Every one produced were 2 bolt only.

[@googleusergp]

Did you ever get this engine up and running or least broken free?

[@ClassicRideSociety]

I was able to get to turn by hand. Haven't touched it since.

[@googleusergp]

@@ClassicRideSociety I'd bet with some TLC and effort, it will probably run.