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1969 oldsmobile 98 luxury sedan, 81,000 miles and I am the 2nd owner. I pulled the car out of storage from the original owner and did some general maintenance on the car, so everything listed below is only a few months old.

1. New battery $100

2. New water pump and install $200

3. Carb rebuild and gaskets and electric fuel pump $250

4. New tires $400

5. Upgraded air conditioner lines $200

6. New brakes, booster and master cyclinder $300

7. New heater valve $75

So after all the money spent and time upgrading stuff, it started to make a tap noise, at 1st it was really loud then it tapered off, then it went away, then it came back its been a demon. Took the valve covers off and it isnt pumping oil like it should, so we figured that when the oil pump was working it would be quiet and when it wasnt is when it would be loud again. Either way the motor needs to be rebuilt. All of that said, driving it back and forth to the shop with the tapping noise and trying to actually figure it out I probably put 500 miles on the car with it making the noise, so its not at complete failure.

I know the cars worth, but the problem is I just really cant afford a motor rebuild. Here in birmingham al a complete engine rebuild kit (from birmingham piston company)is $700 and thats new pistons oil pump bottom end bearing and cams and lifters, everything, and then a reputable shop said $800 to $1000 for labor to do everything.

I am open to offers and possible trades as well. Olsdmobile.com forum says this car could bring 8ish or more with engine done right, so please do not try to low ball me I am very aware of this cars worth. Some people say it isnt worth as much because its not a 2 door or a convert or a 442. Actually opposite its more rare than those cars because they are so less sought after and rarely this clean in original condition. call or text for inquiries 205-422-4265

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