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Re: Smothers Brothers cars?
I thought I would follow up on the Smothers Brothers posts. Through a friend who happens to know Dick Smothers we tried to arrange a meeting and do an article with him on the whole story. Unfortunately, after sending him several questions on the subject, Mr. Smothers decided not to go forward.
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02-07-2017, 01:48 PM
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Re: Smothers Brothers cars?
Some early photos with the original 1968 car.
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02-07-2017, 01:56 PM
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Re: Smothers Brothers cars?
Probably the first major article on the 1968 car. Later it received a new '69 front clip from Olds engineer Dale Smith.
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02-07-2017, 02:15 PM
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Re: Smothers Brothers cars?
Cover Page and first page of article.
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02-07-2017, 02:22 PM
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Re: Smothers Brothers cars?
Last three pages.
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02-07-2017, 02:25 PM
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Re: Smothers Brothers cars?
By April of 1969 the '68 W-31 received a face lift. Note 1969 Cutlass cars did not have vent windows in the front doors, unless they were a post coupe 33677 body style
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02-07-2017, 02:44 PM
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Re: Smothers Brothers cars?
I think Ray Wilkes had the White Olds Super Stocker SS/O after Buddy.
That's Joey& Randy Wilkes Dad. Larry |
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05-17-2021, 01:05 PM
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Re: Smothers Brothers cars?
I am happy to report that I am now the "caretaker" of the Jim Waibel/Smothers Brothers, 69, King Olds, Cutlass. The car is beginning a complete restoration and will debut at the 2022 NHRA Gatornationals. Jim, Margaret and family will be present.
To date, it is the only documented car found out of the five that Oldsmobile built. It is one 1 of the 26 1969, W-31, Cutlass convertibles that Olds built and 1 of the 5 team cars. |
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06-02-2021, 12:47 PM
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Re: Smothers Brothers cars?
Here is the latest update on the Jim Waibel/Smothers Brothers W-31 Cutlass Convertible. I selected Garner Custom and Restorations of Sarasota, Florida to do the restoration. Garner's has restored some of the finest Oldsmobiles in the country and are excited about this one.
At first the plan was for the car to be finished by the 2022 NHRA Gatornationals. Well, the body is in such great shape, Garner's said they could finish the car early and asked if I wanted to take it to the MCACN ( Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals) this November? My response was, Absolutely! The Jim Waibel/King Olds will be part of the special unveiling Saturday morning, November 20th. I hope you can be there to see this piece of racing and Oldsmobile history restored to its former glory. Last edited by jakane254; 06-07-2021 at 12:27 PM. Reason: typo |
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09-22-2022, 11:34 AM
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Re: Smothers Brothers cars?
Street car.
 
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