| 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. Throughout
the 70's, there were Infrequent trips to the Lapeer Dragway, where on one trip, my
father won a Top Eliminator trophy with an elapsed 1/4 mile time of 15.79 seconds
at 79 miles an hour; and to a boy who was six years old at that time, it was blazing
fast!
Growing up in an Automotive Family, I was continuously exposed to hot rods and
race cars, 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. Minimum wage was at that time $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. With a sale price of $1000.00, I didn't have enough money for the
purchase, and borrowed the needed $200.00 shortfall 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 From the late 20's
and early 30's and just loved a fast car.
In 1990, I joined the Army 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 many of the young men and women who've unselfishly, served and
continue to serve our country.
Professionally, I worked in the Automotive Industry for more than twenty years,
and then found new opportunity in the Aerospace, Energy and Alternative Energy
Industries. My discipline and expertice is in the realm of Quality Assurance,
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 nearly 10 years; we have two children,
daughters; they're all 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.
I hope you enjoy this site, and please feel free to send me any positive comments,
suggestions, and or questions about this site, or these cars
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. Throughout
the 70's, there were Infrequent trips to the Lapeer Dragway, where on one trip, my
father won a Top Eliminator trophy with an elapsed 1/4 mile time of 15.79 seconds
at 79 miles an hour; and to a boy who was six years old at that time, it was blazing
fast!
Growing up in an Automotive Family, I was continuously exposed to hot rods and
race cars, 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. Minimum wage was at that time $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. With a sale price of $1000.00, I didn't have enough money for the
purchase, and borrowed the needed $200.00 shortfall 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 From the late 20's
and early 30's and just loved a fast car.
In 1990, I joined the Army 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 many of the young men and women who've unselfishly, served and
continue to serve our country.
Professionally, I worked in the Automotive Industry for more than twenty years,
and then found new opportunity in the Aerospace, Energy and Alternative Energy
Industries. My discipline and expertice is in the realm of Quality Assurance,
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 nearly 10 years; we have two children,
daughters; they're all 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.
I hope you enjoy this site, and please feel free to send me any positive comments,
suggestions, and or questions about this site, or these cars
Thanks,
Ted Stevens HOME