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UCF72Cutlass · 05-10-2008, 09:24 AM

Just got a 72 cutlass project car. Not exactly looking to make it show quality but bring it back to a nice weekend cruiser.

Expect a bunch a questions from me.

Anything you guys can tell me from just the pictures? I know i need to get a 72 bumper it has a 70 now.

UCF72Cutlass · 05-11-2008, 02:54 PM

i feel so welcomed haha. Is it ok to keep a car in primer for awhile maybe 3-4 years garage kept?

Oldsguy · 05-11-2008, 03:02 PM

Sorry, I haven't been on the site until just now. I try to welcome everyone as soon as I can. There have been a lot of posts this weekend so I am sure yours just got burried and missed. Doesn't look like primer, I thought it was a satin purple paint job but probably just the color in the photo is off. No, primer shouldn't hurt it. There are a few guys on here that are painters and may be able to give you some more input on that though. And I wouldn't worry about the '70 bumper, looks good to me.

z11375ss · 05-11-2008, 03:06 PM

I have seen this car in my driveway many times in the past 25 years. Was it you or one of my own projects? Welcome!

joe_padavano · 05-11-2008, 03:44 PM

Looks like a very solid start on a project. I wish mine started out looking that nice. Good luck and feel free to ask away.

Redog · 05-12-2008, 05:38 AM

Looks good in Primer, decent paint and your set

Great start!!

BTW Welcome

#1CutlassSupreme · 05-12-2008, 11:10 AM

Maybe it's just my computer screen, but I kinda dig flat black primer look...It's very Mad Max. Heck...get some nice tires, a cool looking set of rims then and run with the flat black paint job on it. That thing would look pretty post-apocalyptic mean. HA!

BTW; I like the 70' rear bumper. Looks much better on that body style than the 72' honey comb lenses.

The_Jeremiah · 05-12-2008, 11:15 AM

I personaly like the color, and i definently like the rear bumper. I myself joined not too long ago with a ton of questions on my recently aquired 69 4-door. Its been fun, i have rebuilt the engine already, its about to go in for paint, and ill start on the interior sooner or later. I love the car, good luck with it. Im sure you will find lots of useful info with our little online family.

UCF72Cutlass · 05-12-2008, 02:48 PM

thanks everyone!

Lady72nRob71 · 05-13-2008, 05:23 AM

Welcome aboard!
Your 72 does have lots of potential. I think a good cleaning will bring out a lot in her... (Scotchbrite may work wonders on those inner plastic fenders.)
Some seat repairs, new carpet and paint and you are on your way! The black does look nice... You got the hood louvers, too - cool...

I would keep that 1970 bumper...
If you do not want it, I will even-trade you my good 72 bumper and tail lights for yours! (Serious offer, BTW...)

See you around and have fun with your new project!!

05-10-2008, 09:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
UCF72Cutlass Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 37	New Memeber Just got a 72 cutlass project car. Not exactly looking to make it show quality but bring it back to a nice weekend cruiser. Expect a bunch a questions from me. Anything you guys can tell me from just the pictures? I know i need to get a 72 bumper it has a 70 now. Last edited by UCF72Cutlass : 05-10-2008 at 09:28 AM.

05-11-2008, 03:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,859	Sorry, I haven't been on the site until just now. I try to welcome everyone as soon as I can. There have been a lot of posts this weekend so I am sure yours just got burried and missed. Doesn't look like primer, I thought it was a satin purple paint job but probably just the color in the photo is off. No, primer shouldn't hurt it. There are a few guys on here that are painters and may be able to give you some more input on that though. And I wouldn't worry about the '70 bumper, looks good to me. __________________ Dan '46 2 door

05-11-2008, 03:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
z11375ss Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 116	I have seen this car in my driveway many times in the past 25 years. Was it you or one of my own projects? Welcome! __________________

05-11-2008, 03:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
joe_padavano Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,535	Looks like a very solid start on a project. I wish mine started out looking that nice. Good luck and feel free to ask away. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

05-12-2008, 05:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Redog Alero Chapter Secretary Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 697	Looks good in Primer, decent paint and your set Great start!! BTW Welcome __________________ Me 2000 Alero running 14's 1985 Delta 88 w/1968 350 rocket 2005 Nissan Altima (her's)

05-11-2008, 02:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
UCF72Cutlass Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 37	i feel so welcomed haha. Is it ok to keep a car in primer for awhile maybe 3-4 years garage kept?

05-12-2008, 11:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
#1CutlassSupreme Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 52	Maybe it's just my computer screen, but I kinda dig flat black primer look...It's very Mad Max. Heck...get some nice tires, a cool looking set of rims then and run with the flat black paint job on it. That thing would look pretty post-apocalyptic mean. HA! BTW; I like the 70' rear bumper. Looks much better on that body style than the 72' honey comb lenses.

05-12-2008, 11:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
The_Jeremiah Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 243	I personaly like the color, and i definently like the rear bumper. I myself joined not too long ago with a ton of questions on my recently aquired 69 4-door. Its been fun, i have rebuilt the engine already, its about to go in for paint, and ill start on the interior sooner or later. I love the car, good luck with it. Im sure you will find lots of useful info with our little online family. __________________ 69 Cutlass 4 door. Built 350 inside, grandma's grocery getter outside. Best sleeper in disguise.

05-12-2008, 02:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
UCF72Cutlass Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 37	thanks everyone!

05-13-2008, 05:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lady72nRob71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 235	Welcome aboard! Your 72 does have lots of potential. I think a good cleaning will bring out a lot in her... (Scotchbrite may work wonders on those inner plastic fenders.) Some seat repairs, new carpet and paint and you are on your way! The black does look nice... You got the hood louvers, too - cool... I would keep that 1970 bumper... If you do not want it, I will even-trade you my good 72 bumper and tail lights for yours! (Serious offer, BTW...) See you around and have fun with your new project!! __________________ -Rob Young 1972 Cutlass Supreme Convertible (442 clone) -"Lady" (My mistress...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalbum/sets/ 1986 Cutlass Supreme Coupe - "Pristine" 1978 Ford (Old Faithful) a.k.a. "the Tramp" 1997 Cadillac STS (for sale - too many cars!) 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster - "the Freedom Machine"

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