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cutlasssupreme71 · May 2nd, 2009, 07:55 AM

Hi guys,
sorry for the long long offline time....
Ive worked 3 months in france, and now ive worked in the netherlands....
so a half year was gone......

Ive looked to a parts car or something like that but i couldnt find anything .-...
My 71 "crashed supreme" was laying around in the garage....

So 1 week ago i found something for me and i decided to buy a 1967 Cutlass Supreme in Crystal Blue with black Vinyl Top and Black Interiour.

It was a hard decision, but i want an olds back again!

The Frame of my 71 arent fixable cause both frame horns on the front end were bent so i have no chance here in germany...

So here are some Pics of my new Project:

Let me know what you thiink!?
Greets from Germany
Torsten

ent72olds · May 2nd, 2009, 08:20 AM

Looks very nice! '67 is maybe my favorite year. Glad to see your back on the road again. Good luck!

DRIVE CAREFULLY!

cutlasssupreme71 · May 2nd, 2009, 08:25 AM

THanks,
i will, i hope the others will drive like my way too....

csstrux · May 2nd, 2009, 08:31 AM

Very clean. One of the prettier ones too. Good luck with the new toy.

cutlasssupreme71 · May 2nd, 2009, 08:35 AM

Here are the latest pics of my crashed baby

2blu442 · May 2nd, 2009, 09:04 AM

Welcome back! Congrats on the new addition, that is a very nice looking 1967. Are you still planning to fix your 1971? John

citcapp · May 2nd, 2009, 10:37 AM

Nice to see you are back, looks like you made a nice purchase. What are your plans for it. Engine transplant from your 71 maybe? keep us posted

cutlasssupreme71 · May 2nd, 2009, 11:44 AM

Thanks for your reply guys!!!!!!!

Im happy to be at home, too. (My Girlfriend as well;-.))))

Hmm, my plans are : Complete resto of the frame, Suspension and Disc Brakes on the front and rear, and maybe a new paintjob.....

My 455 .40 over is still layin around and waiting to scream the first time....
Transmission i think its a Jetaway?!?! 2spd. I Think i will put in my 500mls TH350 Tranny if it fits?!??! Ive read something about swapping the JUNKAWAY to a 350/400 but dont know, yet.

With the engine/tranny swap i later need your help for sure.....

But with my 71 i really dont know what to do with it....
I dont want to sell it for about 2500$ to any dealer who dont care about the car .....

Thanks guys !!!
Im very glad to have you guys around!!!!
Torsten

mugzilla · May 4th, 2009, 11:54 AM

As you can never really straighten out a badly bent frame I would replace it with a convertible frame as it is boxed ...

Last time I did this I was looking for a month when I foound a donor car w/ a front clip ...

I almost didn't check out the donor car as it was so cheap $200. I was going to ask the seller why he was selling it when I saw his wife looking around a corner....

I didn't jap him down and I removed the hulk right then. When I get a deal like that I try to make it as painless as I can ...

Bluevista · May 4th, 2009, 11:09 PM

The new Olds looks cool, maybe add four wheel discs and an anchor? You have to be able to stop as fast as that idiot that cut you off before.

When everybody had the same brakes "back in the day" it all evened out.
I must visit Germany someday, one of my ancestors was a Hessian mercenary soldier in the American Revolution, stayed here after the war so it's been awhile.

I've seen a few clean 'vert frames on Craigslist lately, so they fit the hard tops?
That would be a pretty easy R and R fix and you could make a good buck if you sold it....... how much with shipping to 44023?

mugzilla · May 5th, 2009, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluevista

T
I've seen a few clean 'vert frames on Craigslist lately, so they fit the hard tops?
That would be a pretty easy R and R fix and you could make a good buck if you sold it....... how much with shipping to 44023?

Yes they do same year to same year ...

While it's apart box the rear frame . I used to put a trailer hitch in, Pull the racer to the strip and run the "Tow" car also ...

Bluevista · May 5th, 2009, 12:53 AM

Pretty good idea racing both cars, what happens if you come up against yourself in eliminations?

The Vista frame is boxed too, but it would be a little long on one end for a two door.

cutlasssupreme71 · May 5th, 2009, 02:18 PM

Hi,

i thought about changing the frame, too.!!!!!
But i must pay at least 3000 $ only for shipping to germany plus the other parts i need.
So i decided to buy another project.
My 71 is a sleeping beauty for now. I will bring her back to road again in a few years for sure!!.

Last year i got a in memory of tattoo that i wont hide from you all.
I hope you like it?!?
sorry for the quality!

Next week i think the 67 will arive me and i can send you more detailed pics.
Thanks for your help again.!!!!!
Greets Torsten

Jamesbo · May 5th, 2009, 02:46 PM

[quote=cutlasssupreme71;79215

Last year i got a in memory of tattoo that i wont hide from you all.
I hope you like it?!?
sorry for the quality[/quote]

Errr ah, Nice Ink

csstrux · May 6th, 2009, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cutlasssupreme71

Hi,

i thought about changing the frame, too.!!!!!
But i must pay at least 3000 $ only for shipping to germany plus the other parts i need.
So i decided to buy another project.
My 71 is a sleeping beauty for now. I will bring her back to road again in a few years for sure!!.

Last year i got a in memory of tattoo that i wont hide from you all.
I hope you like it?!?
sorry for the quality!

Next week i think the 67 will arive me and i can send you more detailed pics.
Thanks for your help again.!!!!!
Greets Torsten

Now that's dedication! I have seen Harley tats, but never Cutlass.

cutlasssupreme71 · May 6th, 2009, 02:07 PM

@csstrux & Jamesbo: Thanks!!!! I got something on my back for you, but alone i cant take a photo from "that"... ;-) (i`m a livin olds;-)

For my Disc conversion i saw this on e**y :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...spagenameZWDVW

What do you think, will i buy trash, or should i spend 300 bucks more and get a complete kit from opgi (they sell it for 1149$ i think?!?!)

Thanks again
Torsten

mugzilla · May 7th, 2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cutlasssupreme71

@csstrux & Jamesbo: Thanks!!!! I got something on my back for you, but alone i cant take a photo from "that"... ;-) (i`m a livin olds;-)

For my Disc conversion i saw this on e**y :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...spagenameZWDVW

What do you think, will i buy trash, or should i spend 300 bucks more and get a complete kit from opgi (they sell it for 1149$ i think?!?!)

Thanks again

Torsten

I've researched this and you want to run a taller spindle as it totally changes the geometry from mediocre at best to very good ...

The suspension of Old 442s' can use the beefy spindles from a 1976 TransAm, re-tapered to fit the lower balljoint, increasing stability and handlingYou can replace the swaybars, front (1.25-inch) and rear (1-inch).

I usually get all the associated hardware and rebuild with factory kits ...

Calipers and rotors can be cheapl;y replaced if the donor car has chewed them up ...

cutlasssupreme71 · May 12th, 2009, 08:15 AM

hi,

I must change the frame on my 71 and thats what i always want to do. (no one can fix it right, in germany)

With the disc conversion; i want a complete new system and dont use any old parts, same to the suspension.... I must stop faster than any MB AMG

These are the only 2 complete systems i found. E*ay and OPGI. 920$ and 1199$ . Has everyone mounted some of the 4wheel disc conversion.????

i have another 2 questions, does anybody know what kind of housing or part under the dash is mounted ( over the parking brake release)

and the second one, what switch is mounted left of the cutlass supreme emblem in the middle of the dash??? I checked this on google and the only thing i found was the convertible top switch, but i have a hardtop

Thanks for your help!
Torsten

cutlasssupreme71 · May 12th, 2009, 08:18 AM

Forgot the pics, sorry.
Here they are:

Jamesbo · May 12th, 2009, 08:21 AM

pic one I don't know cause it's not a 69
pic two looks like an add on.

Do you have any stero updates? How about a trailer hitch?

cutlasssupreme71 · May 12th, 2009, 08:50 AM

hmm,

i thought maybe a rear defogger.... and the other one maybe an additional cruise controle.... someone else any idea???

On saturday i can tell more (we take a look at it ).... Thanks for your answer.

Torsten

cutlasssupreme71 · May 12th, 2009, 08:56 AM

stereo update or something i really dont know i havent seen the car yet just on pics .... sounds curious, ha....

I havent seen any trailer hitch
But thanks anyway for your help!!!
I let you know
Torsten

69Rman · May 12th, 2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cutlasssupreme71

Last year i got a in memory of tattoo that i wont hide from you all.
I hope you like it?!?
sorry for the quality!

Greets Torsten

Like it?
Naw man, I have to say that I Love it! That is Dedication Extreme!
Yeah man, I really likey!!

Duane

cutlasssupreme71 · May 12th, 2009, 01:55 PM

Thanks 69Rman,

You have a nice project i must say!
Nice work!

So i found a pic from my first tattoo.... As i said .....;-)

mugzilla · May 13th, 2009, 12:09 AM

Trailer Brake..?
I don't see a hitch though ...

Ranzan · May 13th, 2009, 06:31 AM

I would have to say on picture 1 # that it would be rear defog switch is missing and picture 2 # I`m thinking trailer brake as well.

citcapp · May 13th, 2009, 12:55 PM

The control over the parking brake looks like a brake controller for the electric brakes on a trailer

Jamesbo · May 13th, 2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citcapp

The control over the parking brake looks like a brake controller for the electric brakes on a trailer

That's what I thought, but I didn't see that many trailers in Europe. Most on the ones I saw were tiny and wouldn't need brakes. They looked like a motorcycle side car being pulled behind a car.

mugzilla · May 14th, 2009, 01:22 AM

Adjustable proportioning valve adjuster ...

cutlasssupreme71 · May 14th, 2009, 01:52 AM

I must say this is a california car and has left the container in Bremerhaven(germany) 2 days ago .... Today it arrives Augsburg (120miles away) On Saturday i can tell you what this part is.... we will inspect it ;-)
I cant wait to see it live !

It could be a trailer brake unit and maybe a Prop Valve Adj. ;-)
I had such a "thing" mounted in my 71 from the first owner....

What rear Axle`s, 1967 was available or standard in Cutlass Supreme Cars
Any Ideas??

Just wondering, since 3 months i get this message, any time ive logged in :

cutlasssupreme71, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

Have i done something wrong???

Thanks for your Help !!!!
Torsten

Jamesbo · May 14th, 2009, 05:32 AM

While you were gone we set up a Newbie section to prevent spam. It may have you as a newbie when you're not. Others will fix it I'm sure.

May 2nd, 2009, 08:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
ent72olds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LI,NY Posts: 786	Looks very nice! '67 is maybe my favorite year. Glad to see your back on the road again. Good luck! DRIVE CAREFULLY! __________________ Erik Turner 65 Vista Cruiser 72 Cutlass

May 2nd, 2009, 08:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
csstrux Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Janesville wisconsin Posts: 1,659	Very clean. One of the prettier ones too. Good luck with the new toy. __________________ Chad Greed: in psychology is an excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth

May 2nd, 2009, 09:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,261	Welcome back! Congrats on the new addition, that is a very nice looking 1967. Are you still planning to fix your 1971? John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

May 2nd, 2009, 10:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,455	Nice to see you are back, looks like you made a nice purchase. What are your plans for it. Engine transplant from your 71 maybe? keep us posted __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

May 4th, 2009, 11:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,724	The new Olds looks cool, maybe add four wheel discs and an anchor? You have to be able to stop as fast as that idiot that cut you off before. When everybody had the same brakes "back in the day" it all evened out. I must visit Germany someday, one of my ancestors was a Hessian mercenary soldier in the American Revolution, stayed here after the war so it's been awhile. I've seen a few clean 'vert frames on Craigslist lately, so they fit the hard tops? That would be a pretty easy R and R fix and you could make a good buck if you sold it....... how much with shipping to 44023? Last edited by Bluevista; May 4th, 2009 at 11:14 PM..

May 2nd, 2009, 08:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
cutlasssupreme71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 31	THanks, i will, i hope the others will drive like my way too....

May 2nd, 2009, 11:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
cutlasssupreme71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 31	Thanks for your reply guys!!!!!!! Im happy to be at home, too. (My Girlfriend as well;-.)))) Hmm, my plans are : Complete resto of the frame, Suspension and Disc Brakes on the front and rear, and maybe a new paintjob..... My 455 .40 over is still layin around and waiting to scream the first time.... Transmission i think its a Jetaway?!?! 2spd. I Think i will put in my 500mls TH350 Tranny if it fits?!??! Ive read something about swapping the JUNKAWAY to a 350/400 but dont know, yet. With the engine/tranny swap i later need your help for sure..... But with my 71 i really dont know what to do with it.... I dont want to sell it for about 2500$ to any dealer who dont care about the car ..... Thanks guys !!! Im very glad to have you guys around!!!! Torsten

May 4th, 2009, 11:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
mugzilla is Fast Enough ... Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: dogtown Posts: 849	As you can never really straighten out a badly bent frame I would replace it with a convertible frame as it is boxed ... Last time I did this I was looking for a month when I foound a donor car w/ a front clip ... I almost didn't check out the donor car as it was so cheap $200. I was going to ask the seller why he was selling it when I saw his wife looking around a corner.... I didn't jap him down and I removed the hulk right then. When I get a deal like that I try to make it as painless as I can ...

May 5th, 2009, 12:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,724	Pretty good idea racing both cars, what happens if you come up against yourself in eliminations? The Vista frame is boxed too, but it would be a little long on one end for a two door.

May 5th, 2009, 02:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,862	[quote=cutlasssupreme71;79215 Last year i got a in memory of tattoo that i wont hide from you all. I hope you like it?!? sorry for the quality[/quote] Errr ah, Nice Ink __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

May 6th, 2009, 02:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
cutlasssupreme71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 31	@csstrux & Jamesbo: Thanks!!!! I got something on my back for you, but alone i cant take a photo from "that"... ;-) (i`m a livin olds;-) For my Disc conversion i saw this on e**y : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...spagenameZWDVW What do you think, will i buy trash, or should i spend 300 bucks more and get a complete kit from opgi (they sell it for 1149$ i think?!?!) Thanks again Torsten

May 12th, 2009, 08:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
cutlasssupreme71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 31	hi, I must change the frame on my 71 and thats what i always want to do. (no one can fix it right, in germany) With the disc conversion; i want a complete new system and dont use any old parts, same to the suspension.... I must stop faster than any MB AMG These are the only 2 complete systems i found. E*ay and OPGI. 920$ and 1199$ . Has everyone mounted some of the 4wheel disc conversion.???? i have another 2 questions, does anybody know what kind of housing or part under the dash is mounted ( over the parking brake release) and the second one, what switch is mounted left of the cutlass supreme emblem in the middle of the dash??? I checked this on google and the only thing i found was the convertible top switch, but i have a hardtop Thanks for your help! Torsten

May 12th, 2009, 08:21 AM	#20 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,862	pic one I don't know cause it's not a 69 pic two looks like an add on. Do you have any stero updates? How about a trailer hitch? __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

May 12th, 2009, 08:50 AM	#21 (permalink)
cutlasssupreme71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 31	hmm, i thought maybe a rear defogger.... and the other one maybe an additional cruise controle.... someone else any idea??? On saturday i can tell more (we take a look at it ).... Thanks for your answer. Torsten

May 12th, 2009, 08:56 AM	#22 (permalink)
cutlasssupreme71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 31	stereo update or something i really dont know i havent seen the car yet just on pics .... sounds curious, ha.... I havent seen any trailer hitch But thanks anyway for your help!!! I let you know Torsten

May 13th, 2009, 12:09 AM	#25 (permalink)
mugzilla is Fast Enough ... Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: dogtown Posts: 849	Trailer Brake..? I don't see a hitch though ...

May 13th, 2009, 06:31 AM	#26 (permalink)
Ranzan Parksville B.C. Canada Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 262	I would have to say on picture 1 # that it would be rear defog switch is missing and picture 2 # I`m thinking trailer brake as well. __________________ Wes 67 C/S Sports Coupe http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2447183

May 13th, 2009, 12:55 PM	#27 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,455	The control over the parking brake looks like a brake controller for the electric brakes on a trailer __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

May 14th, 2009, 01:22 AM	#29 (permalink)
mugzilla is Fast Enough ... Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: dogtown Posts: 849	Adjustable proportioning valve adjuster ...

May 14th, 2009, 01:52 AM	#30 (permalink)
cutlasssupreme71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 31	I must say this is a california car and has left the container in Bremerhaven(germany) 2 days ago .... Today it arrives Augsburg (120miles away) On Saturday i can tell you what this part is.... we will inspect it ;-) I cant wait to see it live ! It could be a trailer brake unit and maybe a Prop Valve Adj. ;-) I had such a "thing" mounted in my 71 from the first owner.... What rear Axle`s, 1967 was available or standard in Cutlass Supreme Cars Any Ideas?? Just wondering, since 3 months i get this message, any time ive logged in : cutlasssupreme71, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons: Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system? If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation. Have i done something wrong??? Thanks for your Help !!!! Torsten

May 14th, 2009, 05:32 AM	#31 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,862	While you were gone we set up a Newbie section to prevent spam. It may have you as a newbie when you're not. Others will fix it I'm sure. __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

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