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#518076 - 06/20/08 01:38 AM '72 Custom Cruiser F/S in AZ--- $500.00 Original owner
Joe_Varley Offline
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Registered: 08/21/06
Posts: 47
Loc: AZ
Just found a 1 owner '72 Custom Cruiser for sale by the daughter of the recently deceased original owner. Gold with tan guts, 3 seats, woodgrain, 101K, 95% original paint. Options include a/c, radio. Runs and drives, needs restored. Very little rust on bottom of f fenders, 1 1/4, and the lf door. Looks 100% complete, super straight, rear clamshell tailgate still works. $500.00. I think new tires and a tune-up/service and you could drive it home.

Contact me at rocket88man@cox.net soon if interested.

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#518894 - 06/23/08 07:26 PM Re: '72 Custom Cruiser F/S in AZ--- $500.00 Original owner [Re: Joe_Varley]
Jim Rohn Online
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Registered: 04/09/08
Posts: 247
Loc: Scottsdale, AZ
thank you very much for the lead Joe, it turns out the owners were nearly neighbors of my parents when they were younger ...

very nice couple, now I have a LOT of 1972 vintage GM products around the house, ok only two, the other one is a 71 ...

Here are some pics







can't wait to wash it and start cleaning her up

the a/c switch does nothing but the a/c system appears to be complete and functional, I think it is the switch or the relay ??

do they make SS wheels for the large bolt pattern?

anyone have a dual exhaust system for this beast?
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34 Ford Deluxe Tudor
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70 Camaro Z28
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#518939 - 06/23/08 10:28 PM Re: '72 Custom Cruiser F/S in AZ--- $500.00 Original owner [Re: Jim Rohn]
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A/C probably needs charging. Possibly compressor clutch. There are some relays in the circuit plus the compressor switch on the A/C control head. Is it doing anything at all, or just compressor doesn't engage?

I think any competent exhaust shop could make dual exhaust for this wagon. It'll have a double-hump crossmember and there's enough room underneath to make a nice installation.

Sporty wheels will have to be factory Super Stock IV (polycast wheel) or something aftermarket. Just remember you have about 5500 lbs of Oldsmobile there.

Best of all- glad this clamshell has found a new home with someone who appreciates it. Most of these cars met untimely ends in demo derbies. I know these and Chrysler T&C's finally got outlawed in derbies here. Too late the hero by then.

Some say big and ugly; I say it is a rather elegant car and reasonably graceful despite its size. I drove a 76 for years until its 455 developed a terminal knock. Wouldn't mind finding another.
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There's a Dodge K-Car and a Ford truck hiding in there too! Hey, ya gotta have something to beat around in...




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#518995 - 06/24/08 03:08 AM Re: '72 Custom Cruiser F/S in AZ--- $500.00 Original owner [Re: rocketraider]
Jim Rohn Online
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Loc: Scottsdale, AZ
Originally Posted By: rocketraider
A/C probably needs charging. Possibly compressor clutch. There are some relays in the circuit plus the compressor switch on the A/C control head. Is it doing anything at all, or just compressor doesn't engage?


the heater blower does not blow in any position nor does the compressor turn on when you slide the control to/from the A/C positions ...

Originally Posted By: rocketraider
Sporty wheels will have to be factory Super Stock IV (polycast wheel) or something aftermarket. Just remember you have about 5500 lbs of Oldsmobile there.

Best of all- glad this clamshell has found a new home with someone who appreciates it. Most of these cars met untimely ends in demo derbies. I know these and Chrysler T&C's finally got outlawed in derbies here. Too late the hero by then.

Some say big and ugly; I say it is a rather elegant car and reasonably graceful despite its size. I drove a 76 for years until its 455 developed a terminal knock. Wouldn't mind finding another.


It is big, there is no doubt of that

ugly ... well ...
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34 Ford Deluxe Tudor
all original, paint, etc
70 Camaro Z28
all stock, M-22
Scottsdale, AZ

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#518998 - 06/24/08 04:18 AM Re: '72 Custom Cruiser F/S in AZ--- $500.00 Original owner [Re: rocketraider]
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Registered: 04/09/08
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Loc: Scottsdale, AZ
Originally Posted By: rocketraider
I drove a 76 for years until its 455 developed a terminal knock. Wouldn't mind finding another.


here you go, close to you too:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Truc...0257559443&
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34 Ford Deluxe Tudor
all original, paint, etc
70 Camaro Z28
all stock, M-22
Scottsdale, AZ

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#521344 - 07/05/08 11:40 AM Re: '72 Custom Cruiser F/S in AZ--- $500.00 Original owner [Re: Jim Rohn]
Jim Rohn Online
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Registered: 04/09/08
Posts: 247
Loc: Scottsdale, AZ
got her home last night, time for new tires today

I think it have been YEARS since it was last washed

this may come out looking better than it does now ...
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34 Ford Deluxe Tudor
all original, paint, etc
70 Camaro Z28
all stock, M-22
Scottsdale, AZ

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#521948 - 07/08/08 03:52 AM Re: '72 Custom Cruiser F/S in AZ--- $500.00 Original owner [Re: Jim Rohn]
Jim Rohn Online
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Registered: 04/09/08
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Loc: Scottsdale, AZ
definitely a LOT better looking now, this beast cruises so smooth ...

the interior cleaned up well too, just a lot of dust ...











so who needs the ultimate tow vehicle for their Olds race car? smile
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34 Ford Deluxe Tudor
all original, paint, etc
70 Camaro Z28
all stock, M-22
Scottsdale, AZ

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#528447 - 08/03/08 01:04 PM Re: '72 Custom Cruiser F/S in AZ--- $500.00 Original owner [Re: Jim Rohn]
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Registered: 04/09/08
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Loc: Scottsdale, AZ
ok, the wife is not as enthused with the wagon as I am and she feels it would be "better" if it was somewhere else ...

anyone interested in her?

she runs GREAT and everything works

needs driver side front seat repair, the rest of the interior is VERY nice, no cracks in the dash, no loose threads in the headliner, etc

tons of pictures here:

http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a26/JimRohn/72olds/
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34 Ford Deluxe Tudor
all original, paint, etc
70 Camaro Z28
all stock, M-22
Scottsdale, AZ

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#533441 - 08/25/08 11:59 PM Re: '72 Custom Cruiser F/S in AZ--- $500.00 Original owner [Re: Jim Rohn]
Jim Rohn Online
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Registered: 04/09/08
Posts: 247
Loc: Scottsdale, AZ
SOLD ! ! !

thanks Bobby, enjoy her, I did for the short time I was her caretaker
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34 Ford Deluxe Tudor
all original, paint, etc
70 Camaro Z28
all stock, M-22
Scottsdale, AZ

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