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[novadude]

Originally Posted by Verne_Frantz

Actually, the engineering specs state to add 105lbs to the curb weight with a Powerglide over the standard 3-spd.

And yes, that's an aluminum 'glide.

Verne

~10-12 qts of oil, radiator cooler and piping, Torque converter, etc... I could see it, compared to a small compact 3-spd with an aluminum bellhousing, and 25 lb flywheel.

[Lee Stewart]

Originally Posted by novadude

What's the story on this? Weird 1/4 panel and C-pillar. Was this a '69 show / concept car?

I believe it was built for the Chicago Auto Show. It's the 1970 Olds Contessa Cutlass show car.

A couple of other show cars Olds built for auto shows:



1963 Olds J-TR Show Car



1965 Olds Cutlass 442 Convertible Show Car

[Lee Stewart]

https://jalopnik.com/i-would-buy-thi...ado-1823628158

[Lee Stewart]

[Lee Stewart]

2018 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker Shakedown Package

[454_Malibu]

Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

2018 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker Shakedown Package

Luv It.. With Out The Stripes..

[John Brown]

Originally Posted by Verne_Frantz

Actually, the engineering specs state to add 105lbs to the curb weight with a Powerglide over the standard 3-spd.

And yes, that's an aluminum 'glide.

Verne

https://imgur.com/r/imagesofthe1960s/ls4KQ

AMA says about 7 pounds difference, in favor of the 4-speed on a 1967 Camaro.

[Lee Stewart]

[Lee Stewart]

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