Classic/Antique Car Repair/1970 Cutlass SX

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Expert: - 10/1/2011


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Hey, I have a 1970 Cutlass SX and I wanted to decode both bin and body tag to try and get more info on the vehicle.My plans are to rebuild it back to factory specifications but I first need to know what those are and I you could help send me in the right direction that would be highly appreciated Thanks

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There are several site on the net that offer decode services and charts for free. This is one that I use and they are good. Go to web site  http://www.classiccardatabase.com/postwar-models/Oldsmobile.php to decode the VIN.
his one also works to decode the 1970 VIN    http://www.tpocr.com/oldsvin8.html
This one is for a trim tag decoder for a 1969 but should be very close to your 1970   http://www.tpocr.com/oldsvin8.html
also check http://www.tpocr.com/ and then follow the menu as it lists all kinds of stuff.  

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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

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Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

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More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

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Moto Award winner. And much more.

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