Double Nuts Died:

[Rob]

Well Shit. Ole "Double Nuts", another of my trusty friends of nearly 15 years has passed along. "Double Nuts" is/was a 1994/1995 Old Cutlass automobile that rendered me no less than excellent service for 374,802 miles before exitin this role. He was actually two cars; the front 1/2 was a 1994 Cutlass that was blasted in the rear with less than 3000 miles on the clock in December, 1994. The rear 1/2 was actually a 1995 Cutlass that burnt with an engine fire at 1300 miles. I purchased both vehicles to rebuild into one, and resell. Little did I know about rules changing 1/1/1995 that would make rebuilding wrecked cars in my locale practically unprofitable. I rebuilt the car in January, 1995 and placed it for sale on a friends new car dealership lot where it sat nearly eight months.

Realizing I could not turn this car for much more than the break even point it was decided to be used as a shop loaner vehicle which provided admirable service for nearly seven years. Then this car was given college duty for my daughter for a few hundred miles per week, then son had it while his truck was on the fritz, then mother in law for several months, (real go granny, go granny, go granny, Go! here) then finally me for over a hundred thousand.

Well I hit a pothole on one of Illinois's finest roads the other day and the rear suspension on the driver's side pulled loose from the understructure of the car. Quite fun actally at about 60mph and the car slightly shifts to the left in the rear. I drove to the shop, placed the car on the lift and discovered the track bar locating the rear suspension has no mount left due to rust and finally gave way. The right side is starting to pull free also.

Guess it's time to clean it out, drop it on a trailer, and off to scrap. With this many miles the balance is well worn out also.

Now I got to find a replacement.

Rob

[vision386]

Musta'been something inherrently good with the nineties olds platforms,my mom had a 1990 olds 88 (confusing,i know!) with the flagship 3800 V-6,this was an outstanding automobile! never had problem one with this car,(alternators notwithstanding, replaced 3) drove it up until 2 years ago with 402,000 miles,before it finally gave up the ghost! best car we ever owned in my opinion, it was replaced with a 1991 chevy lumina,with under 50,000 miles,runs good,old lady special! so far so good!.......Mark

[Rob]

Musta'been something inherrently good with the nineties olds platforms,my mom had a 1990 olds 88 (confusing,i know!) with the flagship 3800 V-6,this was an outstanding automobile! never had problem one with this car,(alternators notwithstanding, replaced 3) drove it up until 2 years ago with 402,000 miles,before it finally gave up the ghost! best car we ever owned in my opinion, it was replaced with a 1991 chevy lumina,with under 50,000 miles,runs good,old lady special! so far so good!.......Mark

This one has a 3.1 that does not use, nor leak oil. The transmission is original as is everything else with exception of tires, brakes, calipers, and minor normal wear items. Really has been a good car and has taken a lot of different driving styles in it's lifetime. None of the engine, or trans related items have ever been apart.

I know of a very clean, low milege 1993 Lumina Z-34 with a five speed trans. These were few. I may get this as I always liked them, and are basically the same platform as the Cutlass. The 3.4ltr engine was hard on head gaskets in the early years, but after using graphite replacements, are pretty trouble free.

Rob

[hatcity]

So sorry to hear of the passing of a long time trusted ( and rusted) friend.

Please accept my sympathies, and extend condolences to Mrs. Rob as she won't have to look at that piece of shit anymore

Ed

[Rob]

So sorry to hear of the passing of a long time trusted ( and rusted) friend.

Please accept my sympathies, and extend condolences to Mrs. Rob as she won't have to look at that piece of shit anymore

Ed

It really doesn't look bad from the sides. You cannot tell how bad the pan is until it is on a lift.

"Momma" appreciates your condolences and she wants me to purchase something brand new.

I'm too cheap.

Rob

[bulldog man]

So sorry to hear of the passing of a long time trusted ( and rusted) friend.

Please accept my sympathies, and extend condolences to Mrs. Rob as she won't have to look at that piece of shit anymore

Ed

ROFLMAO

I Feel that way w/ my current ride Ed. "Jimmy" (My 1994 GMC 2500 P/U) Nickels & Dimes me to death. Makes me miss my 01' F150 Ford that got totaled out a couple yearsago in an accident that was'nt my fault.

If i dont trade it in on a 4wd Toyota or Nissan I'll keep it as a scrap iron & trash hauler & eventually drop me a 6b Cummins or a 453T Detroit in it.

& Rob being CHEAP ? I thought that was being THIRFTY Cause i got the same problem . I DRIVE WHAT I OWN TILL THE WHEELS FALL OFF . Maybe thats why i have only owned 6 PERSONAL trucks since i was 15 & im 35 now . (this is pretty good cause i cant keep up w/ how many my brother & a buddy has had since they were 15 )

Later yall

[randyp]

So sorry to hear of the passing of a long time trusted ( and rusted) friend.

Please accept my sympathies, and extend condolences to Mrs. Rob as she won't have to look at that piece of shit anymore

Ed

heh heh hatcity,,I bet thats what they tell Mrs. Randy when I pass,,,"Well, at least you wont have to look at that piece of shit anymore." LOL randy

[other dog]

ROFLMAO

me too- "that's just funny right there" (Larry the Cable Guy)

[bulldog man]

When i die bury me @ WALMART !!

Cause then @ least i know some of women i date will come vist me when im gone .

Later yall

[Rob]

ROFLMAO

I Feel that way w/ my current ride Ed. "Jimmy" (My 1994 GMC 2500 P/U) Nickels & Dimes me to death. Makes me miss my 01' F150 Ford that got totaled out a couple yearsago in an accident that was'nt my fault.

If i dont trade it in on a 4wd Toyota or Nissan I'll keep it as a scrap iron & trash hauler & eventually drop me a 6b Cummins or a 453T Detroit in it.

& Rob being CHEAP ? I thought that was being THIRFTY Cause i got the same problem . I DRIVE WHAT I OWN TILL THE WHEELS FALL OFF . Maybe thats why i have only owned 6 PERSONAL trucks since i was 15 & im 35 now . (this is pretty good cause i cant keep up w/ how many my brother & a buddy has had since they were 15 )

Later yall

Naw, I'm cheap by choice. If I wanted something new I'd buy it, (one payment method). Far too many good used cars and trucks out there because people can't, or won't live within their means.

Rob