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Old February 21st, 2012, 07:05 PM
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1969 Cutlass S Pictures and intro

Hey I joined awhile ago but havent posted much so I thought now that shes all painted and driving I'd post up some pics. Sorry if they are kinda cheesy I'm a high school senior and the pics are from my high school's car page so I'm posed. I bought the car as a freshman for $2000 and have done pretty much everything myself. The paint scheme was something I created on Need for Speed then showed the painter so it's obviously not original but I love it. Anyway enjoy!

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Before restoration



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Engine before and after
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Old February 21st, 2012, 07:21 PM
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welcome .... the car looks great ! mine is still lacking and im old Good Job!!!
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Old February 21st, 2012, 07:29 PM
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wow! you have done a great job, you should be very proud.
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Old February 21st, 2012, 07:31 PM
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Nice work. Wow makes an old guy like me feel I better get rolling on my todo list
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Old February 21st, 2012, 07:33 PM
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Lol thanks guys at least you know there's still some of the next generation that appreciates good old American muscle and working on them, there's probably only 2 or 3 other kids I know that do anything to their cars besides stereo systems
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Old February 21st, 2012, 07:42 PM
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Welcome to the forum and nice ride. I had a 69 and if I finished it, I was going to paint it the same color. Like the rims too!
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Old February 21st, 2012, 08:54 PM
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Welcome to CO, My first car in HS was a 1969 Cutlass S, enjoy it.
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Old February 21st, 2012, 11:22 PM
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Beautiful job,I like it alot, now what did you do to the engine? How much HP do you estimate it is putting out?
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Old February 22nd, 2012, 07:08 AM
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Very nice work! My first ride was a 69 Cutlass too, bought it when I was 16 and had it for 8 years. Hope you keep yours much longer!
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Old February 22nd, 2012, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by RamRod350
Beautiful job,I like it alot, now what did you do to the engine? How much HP do you estimate it is putting out?

I would love to have it tested sometime for hp I'm really not sure it's bored to a 355
flat top pistons
Performer intake
Roller rockers
Port and polished heads
Holley 670 street avenger
Performer cam/lifters
Upgraded ignition: Mallory distributor, Electronic ignition ect

The car has a duel 2.5" x pipe with super 40's
And 3.90's in the rear

Probably in the 300-400hp range but I'm no expert lol
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Old February 22nd, 2012, 09:58 AM
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Very cool, now its time for the strip and to see some ET's.Do you have a drag strip near you?
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Old February 22nd, 2012, 11:33 AM
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Very nice transformation! Love the blue (not wild about the stripes but that's just me). Hope you saved all the moldings you took off, they are worth some $$ for guys who are looking for vinyl top trim. How about some pics of the 'inside'?

From the looks of the 'before' you started with a pretty solid car. You chose some nice wheels - glad you didn't keep those cheezy looking wheel covers.
I was a little surprised to see a coil bolted to your new engine. Most of the non stock engine rebuilds I've seen seem to ditch them and install HEI distributors.

Congratulations on your accomplishment. Glad to see you're amongst the next generation of Olds gearheads. Any plans for your next project? Yeah, you'll have one soon enough......
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Old February 22nd, 2012, 02:33 PM
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The nearest strip is Portland at pir

Yea I have all the old trim in hopes it'd be worth something lol
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Old February 22nd, 2012, 02:48 PM
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Really nice rig, good job! I bet your dad is proud!
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Old February 22nd, 2012, 03:41 PM
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Great work! Something to be proud of.

Here is evidence of how much times have changed. This is me as a high school senior in 1962 with my wheels. Bet you don't even own a pair of red socks!
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Old February 22nd, 2012, 03:49 PM
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Your right I don't other than baseball socks lol...which is probably beneficial to me if I want to have any friends haha

Thanks for all the compliments it's nice to share it with others that appreciate it people at school think its a cool car but have no appreciation as to what went into it and the history
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Old February 22nd, 2012, 04:09 PM
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Beautiful car man.........Great job!!!
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Old February 22nd, 2012, 06:59 PM
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Welcome, GOOD JOB! The car looks great. Glad to see younger guys getting into the hobby!
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Old February 23rd, 2012, 04:12 PM
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With work that good, as young as you are....you are going to have a great career in the Classic Car Hobby. Keep it up!!!
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Old February 27th, 2012, 09:47 PM
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Welcome to the forum!! Looks like a nice OLDS!!
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Old February 28th, 2012, 08:36 AM
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nice looking car! congrats on the work
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Old February 28th, 2012, 08:43 AM
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Great work, the car looks great.
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Old April 19th, 2012, 08:19 PM
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Kudos Kid, well done!
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Old April 19th, 2012, 08:41 PM
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Cool Ride! Engine detail looks Great.
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Old May 8th, 2012, 09:14 AM
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Sweet ride and you did a great job. We're going to be doing some work on a '69 Cutlass, including removing the vinyl top. Do you have any recommendations for that?
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Old May 8th, 2012, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AGK
Sweet ride and you did a great job. We're going to be doing some work on a '69 Cutlass, including removing the vinyl top. Do you have any recommendations for that?
Pull lol really that's alot of it just find a loose corner and pull some sort of flat prying tool is helpful I used a screw driver which works but be careful to not gouge your roof maybe like a metal putty scraper would work well too just take your time. If you have any other questions on anything feel free to shoot me a pm I've probably done whatever it is you have a question about haha.
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Old May 8th, 2012, 12:03 PM
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Double posted whoops
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Old May 8th, 2012, 06:53 PM
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nice car...very nice you did a great job!

you're only young once,enjoy it,take care of it and never let anyone else drive it.

be safe and have fun,remember there's 2 tons of steel and no air bags.

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