1972 Cutlass core support bushings

rescuegunner · June 8th, 2009, 07:00 AM

Please help!!! I am doing a frame off restoration on my 1972 442 convertible. I am assembling the core support with the new bushings but I am not able to get a good example of exactly how the bushings are mounted. I know an assembly manual will need to be found soon but I really would like to get this done this week.

By the way- this site ROCKS. The amount of information located here is an awesome tool to have in keeping my 442 restoration going. Keep up the great work.

Tony

#1CutlassSupreme · June 8th, 2009, 10:54 AM

I just did my 72 cutlass supreme and had to the the bushings as well. I ran into one issue with the bushing kit I bought.

I found that the kit I ordered was for a general A-body and the core support bushings they supplied were incorrect for Olds. The holes in the frame where the bushing should fit through were too small. The original bushings were square with a plastic shaft that went through the frame and had a rubber 'O' style bushing that slipped over the plastic shaft.

Lucky for me the the original core support bushings were still in good shape and were re-usable. The kit didn't include the bushing with the plastic insert. You might be able to modify the generic one supplied to you with a razor blade and some patience.

#1CutlassSupreme · June 8th, 2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rescuegunner

Please help!!! I am doing a frame off restoration on my 1972 442 convertible. I am assembling the core support with the new bushings but I am not able to get a good example of exactly how the bushings are mounted. I know an assembly manual will need to be found soon but I really would like to get this done this week.

By the way- this site ROCKS. The amount of information located here is an awesome tool to have in keeping my 442 restoration going. Keep up the great work.

Tony

By the way; the order goes bolt, upper washer, core support, upper bushing, frame, lower bushing, washer, nut. LIke I said before you may have fitment issues with the generic A-body bushing.

rescuegunner · June 8th, 2009, 01:35 PM

Thank you for your help. I did find that The Paddock Group has the correct style square bushing but without hardware. No luck with the other bushings you mentioned. Year One and Original Parts Group where trying to have me use Chevelle mounts- it is exactly the way you described and they are to big and not square.

If you get a chance can you take a picture of your set-up? That will give me a better idea of what I am looking at.

Also- inner rear wheel wells for a convertible? NOBODY (not even for a Chevelle) sells an A-Body convertible inner wheel well. Any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks again for your help and input. What you have told me so far is dead on.
Tony

#1CutlassSupreme · June 8th, 2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rescuegunner

Thank you for your help. I did find that The Paddock Group has the correct style square bushing but without hardware. No luck with the other bushings you mentioned. Year One and Original Parts Group where trying to have me use Chevelle mounts- it is exactly the way you described and they are to big and not square.

If you get a chance can you take a picture of your set-up? That will give me a better idea of what I am looking at.

Also- inner rear wheel wells for a convertible? NOBODY (not even for a Chevelle) sells an A-Body convertible inner wheel well. Any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks again for your help and input. What you have told me so far is dead on.
Tony

Glad that the Paddock was able to help with the core support. If you buy the generic A-body kit all of the other bushings should work. The only difference was in the core support. They even supply the supplemental bushings for the Convertible.

I'll be working on my car over the next few days and if I can get my camera up there I'll snap a few pictures of my set up for you.

-Roman

My442 · June 8th, 2009, 04:32 PM

Don't waste your time with OPG, Year One or the Paddock.

Fusick has the correct bushings and hardware.

Plus, they know Olds....the other places hire people who don't give a crap about old cars.

Yellowstatue · June 9th, 2009, 04:12 AM

I was told to use hardtop wheel wells and modify the inner for convert....so I told my bodyman this info...and then after it is installed he tells me that the inner was fine (put in recess for top) but he had to section the outer

but it is together now and looks good...this on a '68 442 convert

June 8th, 2009, 07:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
rescuegunner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	1972 Cutlass core support bushings Please help!!! I am doing a frame off restoration on my 1972 442 convertible. I am assembling the core support with the new bushings but I am not able to get a good example of exactly how the bushings are mounted. I know an assembly manual will need to be found soon but I really would like to get this done this week. By the way- this site ROCKS. The amount of information located here is an awesome tool to have in keeping my 442 restoration going. Keep up the great work. Tony

June 8th, 2009, 10:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
#1CutlassSupreme Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 173	I just did my 72 cutlass supreme and had to the the bushings as well. I ran into one issue with the bushing kit I bought. I found that the kit I ordered was for a general A-body and the core support bushings they supplied were incorrect for Olds. The holes in the frame where the bushing should fit through were too small. The original bushings were square with a plastic shaft that went through the frame and had a rubber 'O' style bushing that slipped over the plastic shaft. Lucky for me the the original core support bushings were still in good shape and were re-usable. The kit didn't include the bushing with the plastic insert. You might be able to modify the generic one supplied to you with a razor blade and some patience. __________________ 72' Cutlass Supreme

June 9th, 2009, 04:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Yellowstatue Certified Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Too close to Toronto!! Posts: 567	Wheel wells I was told to use hardtop wheel wells and modify the inner for convert....so I told my bodyman this info...and then after it is installed he tells me that the inner was fine (put in recess for top) but he had to section the outer but it is together now and looks good...this on a '68 442 convert __________________ '57 S88 HC et al; '68 442 M20; '68 442 M21; '68 W30; '68 Vista et al; '80 -'84 Regency et al; '96,'98.'99 Aurora..Ignition ON

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June 8th, 2009, 01:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
rescuegunner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	Thank you for your help. I did find that The Paddock Group has the correct style square bushing but without hardware. No luck with the other bushings you mentioned. Year One and Original Parts Group where trying to have me use Chevelle mounts- it is exactly the way you described and they are to big and not square. If you get a chance can you take a picture of your set-up? That will give me a better idea of what I am looking at. Also- inner rear wheel wells for a convertible? NOBODY (not even for a Chevelle) sells an A-Body convertible inner wheel well. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks again for your help and input. What you have told me so far is dead on. Tony

June 8th, 2009, 04:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
My442 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 204	Don't waste your time with OPG, Year One or the Paddock. Fusick has the correct bushings and hardware. Plus, they know Olds....the other places hire people who don't give a crap about old cars.