Value? My Father-in-laws 1971 Cutlass Supreme Convertible

[njsteve]

I am trying to get my brother-in-law to get the engine casting number from the front of the block.

The "7" on the cylinder head is the correct 1971 Olds 350 head. I was able to direct my wife to photograph the get the VIN pad but it is covered in paint and not too discernable.

I will probably be picking the car up and trailering it back to NJ next week. I will make things a lot simpler in terms of selling it , having it here so I can get better photos, videos and maybe a compression check.

[njsteve]

Got the engine casting number from the up north. Confirms its a late 1968 to 76 350. Once I get the car home and scrub off the VIN pad I will be able to tell if it's the born with engine or not.

[grantprix]

I would imagine the engine is original since the heads are correct.

[njsteve]

Once we get it back here next week I can start the detective work...and the scrubbing of the VIN pad that my totally unreasonable wife refused to do in the 95+ degree heat last week.

[grantprix]

Lol... can't blame her for that!

[njsteve]

I should have posted the 30-minute text thread of how to locate that exact spot on the engine. I think I have a photo of everything in the engine compartment but that exact spot...all blurry and out of focus.

She's a keeper. Most people would have blocked me and then turned their phone off after 5 minutes of me providing updated directions with 27 8x10 color glossy photographs with circles and arrows...

[Bill Pritchard]

Since you have all owner history and mileage documentation, the odds of the engine being replaced are slim to none....and slim is ready to leave town.

[njsteve]

Fingers crossed. We shall see next week! Can't wait for the unveiling. I already ordered a new set of AC plugs for it since the ones in the photos look rather old. Initiate Mission creep in 3...2...1

[Camaro Dave]

Nice original car, I see a intake gasket in your future (looks like it is sticking out)

I have a 70 cutlass convertible, but it's a Chevy underneath

[njsteve]

Originally Posted by Camaro Dave

Nice original car, I see a intake gasket in your future (looks like it is sticking out)

I have a 70 cutlass convertible, but it's a Chevy underneath

Can you post a photo with a circle around the gasket issue? This is my first time working on an Oldsmobile engine.