Update on 1970 Cotington 48

[John ED Renstrom]

the rear ac unit went there. the blower switch would have been by the attendant seat. the rear heater would be in the tool bod and exit out to the foot well.. this was the same set up I had in my 72 high top.

 

[John ED Renstrom]

oops wrong picture

 

[Kerry Lange]

Nick, I've only come across two photos of a 70 with ditch lights. Must have been pretty rare. Here they are.

 

[Nicholas Studer]

the rear ac unit went there. the blower switch would have been by the attendant seat. the rear heater would be in the tool bod and exit out to the foot well.. this was the same set up I had in my 72 high top.

Ed - I'm a bit confused. Isn't that what I said?

Nick, I've only come across two photos of a 70 with ditch lights. Must have been pretty rare. Here they are.

Neat photos! Besides your two, and the other two photos I posted - I also found this one from the Marcus Hook Fire Co. on This Old Ambulance. I think I like this one the most. Anyone know what it is?

I noticed that basically all the lights are different! Perhaps dealer or otherwise locally installed?

 

[Paul Steinberg]

I doubt that they were locally "applied", because it would require that the headliner be removed to wire them to the cars electrical system. For this reason along, I believe that they would have had to have been ordered when the car was built.

 

[Terry Lange]

All of the lighting pictured on the Marcus Hook rig was factory installed standard or optional equipment, available on any high headroom C/B Oldsmobile of that vintage.

 

[Steve Loftin]

All of the lighting pictured on the Marcus Hook rig was factory installed standard or optional equipment, available on any high headroom C/B Oldsmobile of that vintage.

...as seen here:

http://www.professionalcarsociety.org/forums/showpost.php?p=54053&postcount=4

 

[Nicholas Studer]

Right side quarter panel. Guess I better hurry on re-chroming the box of trim I have...

 

[Richard Vyse]

Right side quarter panel. Guess I better hurry on re-chroming the box of trim I have...

Man that is coming along nicely.... Have to appreciate the efforts you're putting in to saving this rig.

 

[Kurt Arends]

No update in over a year on the C.B. How's it coming Nick?

 

[Nicholas Studer]

No update in over a year on the C.B. How's it coming Nick?

Thank you for asking Kurt. As some know, there were some "life changes" for me last year that interfered with a number of things. This vehicle is being restored at a shop not directly accessible to me, and I am happy with it proceeding at a pace set by them. The vehicle was far more work than anticipated, and is taken care of when there are no other jobs active. There were some delays since last discussion, as well as changes in staff there. However, a staggering degree of work was accomplished this last month and I actually planned on a post in the next few days anyhow. What a change from the absolute trainwreck it was when I got it. Never making that mistake again.

Guess I need to start worrying about where I'll be putting it!

 

[Richard Vyse]

Wow, awesome...

 

[Bill Marcy]

Sure looks better!

 

[Kurt Arends]

Looking great Nick! As I have said before, that is one lucky rig to have ended up in your hands!

 

[John ED Renstrom]

Feels good to see most of it one color.

 

[Nicholas Studer]

Mechanical work has begun.

 

[Nicholas Studer]

Starting to look a littler prettier! This is Porcelain White, a 1970 Oldsmobile color. GM Code 48/WA3465, PPG 8631, Dupont 5040D/5040L.

Does anyone have the measurements of how far from the large tunnels the front auxiliary lights should be?

 

[Tim Prieur]

I am sure someone on the board can identify this car, and provide the measurement. Steve Loftin can you help?

 

[Steve Loftin]

I am sure someone on the board can identify this car, and provide the measurement. Steve Loftin can you help?

There's a '69 with the auxiliary lights about an hour and a half from me; I'll see if I can't get to it soon.

 

[Richard Vyse]

That car is going to be Awesome when done.