| About Ted Stevens (of Michigan) not that Ted Stevens guy from Alaska. |
Well, my parents introduced me to the world in
November of 1968. In 1968, Man was preparing to
travel to the Moon (July 1969), the tragic
assignations of a Senator, a Civil Rights Pioneer
and Riots in Detroit. There was Free Love, Drugs
and the Vietnam War. Richard Nixon was elected as
President.
The late 60's saw the introduction of some of
the of the meanest, nastiest Muscle Cars that
were ever produced. Chevrolet had its SS 396
Camaro and Chevelle, Mopar had it's 426 Hemi and 440 Super Comando, Ford's
introduction of the 428 CJ, and of course, Oldsmobiles' introduction of the 455
Rocket.
My first memories of cars were of my fathers 428 4-door T-bird, a V8 Mavrick
and a Ford Ranger with a 360 cubic inch motor with a three on the tree.
Infrequent trips to the Lapeer Dragway, where my Dad won a Top Eliminator
trophy with an elapsed 1/4 mile time of 15.79 seconds at 79 miles an hour; to a
six year old kid, that was fast!
Growing up in an Automotive Family, I was always exposed to hot rods and
races and of course, I couldn't wait for the day when I could buy my first car.
At the age of 16, I took my first job as a Bus Boy, cleaning off tables, and
washing dishes at the Nugget Restaurant, in Lapeer Michigan. At $3.35 per
hour, It took nearly six months just to save about $800.00 toward the purchase
of that first car; a 1965 Olds Cutlass, and with strange irony, boasting a Buick
430 cubic inch motor, making 365 horses. Someone, knew that the original 330
motor just wasn't making enough power. Anyway, the car was for sale for
$1000.00, and, well, I didn't have enough money for the purchase, so I
borrowed the extra $200.00 from my grandfather. He was giddy about the
whole idea and happily lent me the money. Something tells me that he
probably was one of those Old Whiskey Runners in the 20's and 30's and just
loved a fast car.
In 1990, I joined the Army Reserve and trained at Fort Knox, Fort Ben Harrison,
and Fort Benning. In 1997 I became a Drill Sergeant and have since trained,
coached and mentored thousands of young men and women who've
unselfishly, served our country.
Professionally, I worked in the Automotive Industry for more than twenty
years, before finding opportunity in the Petroleum, Chemical and Power
Industry. My discipline and expertice is in the realm of Quality Control,
Continual Improvement, and Problem Resolution. I've held positions as
General Manager, Division Quality Manager, Engineer and Supervisor.
My educational accomplishments have earned me an Undergraduate degree in
Business from Northwood University, and an MBA from Michigan State
University.
I'm married to my beautiful wife Kelly, of 8 years; we have one child, a
daughter. They're both great!
Over the years, I owned many 1965 Olds F-85's and Cutlass's and have a deep
passion for this automobile. For two reasons, I've launched this web site, one,
to share information, facts, and photos about these cars, including the 1964's
and two, to assist others as they fix, restore and or need information about
their own 1964 or 1965 Olds F-85, Cutlass or 442.
Presently, I have one Oldsmobile, the 1965 F-85 prominently displayed on this
site. It's a classic Resto Rod, with many modern drive line and suspension
components. It's a terrific car with a huge fun factor. Living in Oakland County
Michigan, enables us to be fortunate enough to drive and show this car at
many of the local and national events held here in Michigan, including The
Olds Homecoming, The Woodward Dream Cruise, Bakers, and Frankenmuth
Auto fest.
I hope you enjoy this site, and please feel free to send me any positive
comments, suggestions, and or questions about this site, these cars and or
parts I have listed for sale.
Thanks,
Ted Stevens HOME
November of 1968. In 1968, Man was preparing to
travel to the Moon (July 1969), the tragic
assignations of a Senator, a Civil Rights Pioneer
and Riots in Detroit. There was Free Love, Drugs
and the Vietnam War. Richard Nixon was elected as
President.
The late 60's saw the introduction of some of
the of the meanest, nastiest Muscle Cars that
were ever produced. Chevrolet had its SS 396
Camaro and Chevelle, Mopar had it's 426 Hemi and 440 Super Comando, Ford's
introduction of the 428 CJ, and of course, Oldsmobiles' introduction of the 455
Rocket.
My first memories of cars were of my fathers 428 4-door T-bird, a V8 Mavrick
and a Ford Ranger with a 360 cubic inch motor with a three on the tree.
Infrequent trips to the Lapeer Dragway, where my Dad won a Top Eliminator
trophy with an elapsed 1/4 mile time of 15.79 seconds at 79 miles an hour; to a
six year old kid, that was fast!
Growing up in an Automotive Family, I was always exposed to hot rods and
races and of course, I couldn't wait for the day when I could buy my first car.
At the age of 16, I took my first job as a Bus Boy, cleaning off tables, and
washing dishes at the Nugget Restaurant, in Lapeer Michigan. At $3.35 per
hour, It took nearly six months just to save about $800.00 toward the purchase
of that first car; a 1965 Olds Cutlass, and with strange irony, boasting a Buick
430 cubic inch motor, making 365 horses. Someone, knew that the original 330
motor just wasn't making enough power. Anyway, the car was for sale for
$1000.00, and, well, I didn't have enough money for the purchase, so I
borrowed the extra $200.00 from my grandfather. He was giddy about the
whole idea and happily lent me the money. Something tells me that he
probably was one of those Old Whiskey Runners in the 20's and 30's and just
loved a fast car.
In 1990, I joined the Army Reserve and trained at Fort Knox, Fort Ben Harrison,
and Fort Benning. In 1997 I became a Drill Sergeant and have since trained,
coached and mentored thousands of young men and women who've
unselfishly, served our country.
Professionally, I worked in the Automotive Industry for more than twenty
years, before finding opportunity in the Petroleum, Chemical and Power
Industry. My discipline and expertice is in the realm of Quality Control,
Continual Improvement, and Problem Resolution. I've held positions as
General Manager, Division Quality Manager, Engineer and Supervisor.
My educational accomplishments have earned me an Undergraduate degree in
Business from Northwood University, and an MBA from Michigan State
University.
I'm married to my beautiful wife Kelly, of 8 years; we have one child, a
daughter. They're both great!
Over the years, I owned many 1965 Olds F-85's and Cutlass's and have a deep
passion for this automobile. For two reasons, I've launched this web site, one,
to share information, facts, and photos about these cars, including the 1964's
and two, to assist others as they fix, restore and or need information about
their own 1964 or 1965 Olds F-85, Cutlass or 442.
Presently, I have one Oldsmobile, the 1965 F-85 prominently displayed on this
site. It's a classic Resto Rod, with many modern drive line and suspension
components. It's a terrific car with a huge fun factor. Living in Oakland County
Michigan, enables us to be fortunate enough to drive and show this car at
many of the local and national events held here in Michigan, including The
Olds Homecoming, The Woodward Dream Cruise, Bakers, and Frankenmuth
Auto fest.
I hope you enjoy this site, and please feel free to send me any positive
comments, suggestions, and or questions about this site, these cars and or
parts I have listed for sale.
Thanks,
Ted Stevens HOME