💚 Grizz’s Folly - 1992 Oldsmobile 88 Royale Collection Thread….. Pt1 Collection Video loaded.

[grizz]

HEEEEEEEELLLLLPP !!!!!!

 

 

Right. 
 

I like cheap wheels from other brands. 
 

£50.00 cheap is cheap because once tyred up and painted they are not £50.00 anymore. 
 

Saw these two sets. 
 

Both a fair distance away. 
 

But soft line Murano units are doable on the return trip from collecting the car (sounds like the right thing already) 

 

With my very limited (read “non existent “ ) knowledge of interchangeable parts I am not the right guy to ask. 
 

So asking you lot two things. 
 

Will they fit?? 
 

Which look like the better option? 
 

I would probably end up with a gold, bronze, copper type color that will go better with the potentially crazy colour visualisations in my head. 
 

Thank you. 
 

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[mintwth]

7 minutes ago, grizz said:

Will they fit??

https://www.willtheyfit.com/

[grizz]

9 minutes ago, mintwth said:

https://www.willtheyfit.com/

 

 

That’s brilliant!!! 
 

Obviously it would be out there. 
 

Someone always has been at it and created a useful tool. 
 

 

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[Westbay]

What are the PCD and  Offset , centre bore details ?

 

...of the wheels your thinking of buying ...

[grizz]

11 minutes ago, Westbay said:

What are the PCD and  Offset , centre bore details ?

 

...of the wheels your thinking of buying ...

I am actually waiting to hear back from seller which model and year the car is. 
 

Maybe they will respond later. 

[grizz]

Well, Mickey forgot about taking me to the station. 
And his wife had a go because they have a lunch date somewhere. 

I was already working on Plan B when he said that he could take me, an hour earlier. 
 

Perfect. 
 

Well, we’re off. 
 

A message from seller was encouraging too. 
 

And Craigs ETA is aligned with mine. 
 

 

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[grizz]

First train change. 

 

Next stop Heathrow T4

 

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[grizz]

Made it to Heathrow, screwed up slightly on directions but I was an hour early.

Waiting on Craig at Terminal 5

Traffic is a problem. 

My day just got blessed by meeting a random woman……..

It feels like I’m in America on a road trip. 
 

Kelly is always going to be Kelly 💜

 

BUT………

 

This is Julienne. 
She is German. 
Works in Dubai and has over 100 cats in a cat rescue center. 
I am so in love 🥰 

She is happily married of course. 
 

But what an incredible soul she is. Beautiful is a bonus. 
 

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[grizz]

Headed up towards Shropshire. 
 

Technology…… 20 minute charge time  

 

@CraigRK taxi service. 
 

Tomorrow we use it to go collect an analogue motorcar 

 

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[lesapandre]

Best of luck... ☘️ 

[grizz]

On our way

[Bmwdumptruck]

Personally I steer well clear of the M6 and the Toll too, when we head that way we always use the A50 from Derby to Stoke on Trent.  Only a few mins longer but virtually no chance of hold ups and no extra cost.  Has plenty of service areas for stops;  planned or otherwise too.  Also gives a nice bit of respite to the mundane motorway driving.
Brilliant collection though Ryan.  But whats going to make way for this😰😰

[auntiemaryscanary]

32 minutes ago, Bmwdumptruck said:

when we head that way we always use the A50 from Derby to Stoke on Trent

Agree, nice road. I've had some hold ups in the past but unlikely today as Stoke FC aren't playing.

Have a good day @grizz

[Westbay]

Are we there yet ?        😇

 

[grizz]

3 hours ago, Bmwdumptruck said:

Personally I steer well clear of the M6 and the Toll too, when we head that way we always use the A50 from Derby to Stoke on Trent.  Only a few mins longer but virtually no chance of hold ups and no extra cost.  Has plenty of service areas for stops;  planned or otherwise too.  Also gives a nice bit of respite to the mundane motorway driving.
Brilliant collection though Rian.  But whats going to make way for this😰😰

Route suggestion is very valid  

 

 

You know the rules…..

One out, One in. 

Them’s the Boss’ rules. 

Thankfully I know the boss. 

D’you wanna buy a Renault Scenic? Astro van? 
 

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[grizz]

3 hours ago, auntiemaryscanary said:

Agree, nice road. I've had some hold ups in the past but unlikely today as Stoke FC aren't playing.

Have a good day @grizz

Thank you very much.

[grizz]

3 hours ago, Westbay said:

Are we there yet ?        😇

 

Back home in Shropshire 

Had lunch 

Gloating. 

[grizz]

Wales

Narrow roads. 
 

Back home at Craigs place. 
It is really nice to drive. 
Acceleration is like any modern car. It’s not silly fast but 170bhp certainly makes it brisk. 
Nice ride and surprisingly good road holding. 
It needs a shitload of the cosmetic work I like to do on old cars etc. 
Worth the money? Yes. 
It is always going to be a cheap entry to American cars for anyone. 
It’s not going to increase in value. 
Me, Pleased? Absolutely yes.

 

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[auntiemaryscanary]

Looks great, well done.

[grizz]

10 minutes ago, auntiemaryscanary said:

Looks great, well done.

Rough as a rough thing. 
 

But you know that’s my thing. 

[Schaefft]

Aside from metallic beige there's little more "90s American midsize car" than this shade of bluish green. Looking good!

[24vdiamond]

Excellent 👍

Did you decide it would fit down the drive? 😁

[grizz]

2 minutes ago, 24vdiamond said:

Excellent 👍

Did you decide it would fit down the drive? 😁

Nope. 
 

Blind faith and reverse down the alley fast

[comfortablynumb]

2 hours ago, grizz said:

reverse down the alley fast

🥺

Should say not jealous.

At all

Nope

Not me 

How much for the car mister? 😁

Edited December 28, 2025 by comfortablynumb
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[Bmwdumptruck]

6 hours ago, grizz said:

 

D’you wanna buy a Renault Scenic? Astro van? 
 

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No, but in a year or two might be tempted with this one.🤔😳😍

[Schaefft]

Since this holiday season's Motorweek YouTube marathon only goes up to 1990 (if anyone isn't watching, what are you doing!?) I'll just leave these two reviews here:

 

[grizz]

I love these. 
 

The centre bore needs enlarging   
 

So will it work ? 

[eddyramrod]

I'd leave it on the steels....

 

But then... I would, wouldn't I?

[grizz]

14 minutes ago, eddyramrod said:

I'd leave it on the steels....

 

But then... I would, wouldn't I?

But we love and need the voice of reason 

[eddyramrod]

1 minute ago, grizz said:

the voice of reason 

Wait, what?  How did I, of all people, become that?  It's a sad reflection on the state of humanity, I tells thee...