Author Topic: Oregon '69 Olympic Gold RS (Read 8685 times)

Gardner · « **on:** December 01, 2011, 05:21:27 AM »

I have a Olympic Gold 1969 RS with D96 striping, a 350/TH350, 12 bolt, and white standard interior. It was left to my by my grandmother who bought it in 1969. I've got the protecto-plate and the original window sticker, along with the owner's manual and even the sleeve that came on the sun visor! I've always loved the car and remember riding around in it since I was a little kid. I've been working on it lately and finally got it running for the first time in years. It actually needs a total restoration starting with a good amount of body work, but at least it keeps me out of trouble. For now. I'll post some pics here soon and list all of the info for your data base. Thanks for the cool site.

KurtS · « **Reply #1 on:** December 01, 2011, 07:38:13 AM »

With the 12 bolt, I assume it's an LM1?

Gold and RS - nice combo!

HOT3O2 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 01, 2011, 12:41:23 PM »

Welcome, Your at the right place. Would love to see some pictures of your car. Sounds like you have a nice one.

restore-z28 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2011, 12:44:39 PM »

Olympic Gold with a white interior, sounds like a nice car and welcome to the site.

68Zproject · « **Reply #4 on:** December 01, 2011, 05:10:38 PM »

Where in OR? I live in Aloha.

jacmac · « **Reply #5 on:** December 02, 2011, 12:25:35 AM »

Your a lucky man to have that car! Post some pics!!

Gardner · « **Reply #6 on:** December 02, 2011, 10:48:42 PM »

Quote from: 68Zproject on December 01, 2011, 05:10:38 PM

Where in OR? I live in Aloha.

I live in Aurora.

68Zproject · « **Reply #7 on:** December 03, 2011, 02:34:36 AM »

Not too far. I just have to go the back way to I-5 and I'm in Tualatin.

Gardner · « **Reply #8 on:** December 05, 2011, 05:43:18 AM »

Ok here are some pictures. She's pretty rough but coming along little by little. I've been addressing some rust issues and working out a lot of dents. The repro fenders will come off when I get the originals straight.

Gardner · « **Reply #9 on:** December 05, 2011, 06:22:28 AM »

Quote from: KurtS on December 01, 2011, 07:38:13 AM

With the 12 bolt, I assume it's an LM1?

Gold and RS - nice combo!

Yes it is. It has around 5,000 miles on a rebuild and I believe it's the original engine. I don't' see anything on the stamp pad so I'll have to do some more searching for the engine stamping.

KurtS · « **Reply #10 on:** December 05, 2011, 07:20:29 AM »

Nice project.
Was the power steering added or just a different pump put on?

69Z28freak · « **Reply #11 on:** December 05, 2011, 08:03:57 AM »

Quote from: Gardner on December 05, 2011, 06:22:28 AM

Quote from: KurtS on December 01, 2011, 07:38:13 AM
With the 12 bolt, I assume it's an LM1?

Gold and RS - nice combo!

Yes it is. It has around 5,000 miles on a rebuild and I believe it's the original engine. I don't' see anything on the stamp pad so I'll have to do some more searching for the engine stamping.

Nice car. Check out this Gold Camaro. Might be a nice color for your car. I love the column shift. I have one to.

restore-z28 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 05, 2011, 01:24:52 PM »

Nice project and agree with Mike there is something cool about a column shift car.

tmodel66 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 05, 2011, 02:59:56 PM »

Quote from: KurtS on December 05, 2011, 07:20:29 AM

Nice project.
Was the power steering added or just a different pump put on?

What's wrong with the pump? I have the same pump I added to my car but everybody told me that's the type it took. Do I need the banjo type pump?

IZRSSS · « **Reply #14 on:** December 05, 2011, 03:34:03 PM »

If the LM1 and L48 pumps are the same then yes...the banjo type.

KurtS · « **Reply #15 on:** December 05, 2011, 04:14:10 PM »

Marty is showing the correct style pump. The boxy style came out in 70, IIRC.

Gardner · « **Reply #16 on:** December 05, 2011, 04:29:39 PM »

Yes the banjo style is what came on mine. I got the later style from a friend just to keep the power steering from screaming. I have kept all of the original parts to get it back to stock condition, that's the plan. I'm glad some people like the gold, you don't see it often and I really want to restore the car to the way it rolled off the assembly line.

tmodel66 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 05, 2011, 04:34:05 PM »

OK Thanks for the information. I'll get the right one and change it out. I don't know how I made a boneheaded mistake as simple as this.

68Zproject · « **Reply #18 on:** December 05, 2011, 06:26:28 PM »

Quote from: tmodel66 on December 05, 2011, 04:34:05 PM

I don't know how I made a boneheaded mistake as simple as this.

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Join the club, we've all done it. Don't beat yourself up.

Gardner · « **Reply #19 on:** December 06, 2011, 09:57:53 PM »

Here's a pic of the trim tag

Gardner · « **Reply #20 on:** December 06, 2011, 10:00:21 PM »

VIN# 124379L511999

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Author Topic: Oregon '69 Olympic Gold RS (Read 8685 times)

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