resto-mod 66 Cutlass

scubastever · March 5th, 2009, 02:57 PM

restoring (body off) and modifying this 66 Cutlass 2 door hardtop into a 67.

VFN fibreglass hood

sandblasted and repainted frame, rebuilt 330, converted disc brake front end with 2" drop spindles and energy poly urethane busings.

currently in body shop, new trunk floor (complete kit) and slight patching required.

check out the progress!

http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ration%20pics/

csstrux · March 5th, 2009, 03:18 PM

looks to be coming along nicely.

citcapp · March 5th, 2009, 06:23 PM

Half the fun of any trip is getting there. Good luck

Ranzan · March 5th, 2009, 07:38 PM

Scuba any paticular reason for the 66 to 67 conversion?
gotta love the frame off jobs..your farther ahead than me

scubastever · March 16th, 2009, 12:54 PM

i decided to convert the 66 to 67 solely because i like the front segmented headlamps & the 4 tail lamp design.
ps- great looking ride! youre on your way to a sweet looking 67 too..i might need help re assembling mine. its been so long since i took it apart, and ive moved houses since then too!

yeah the roadtrips are most definitely a fun time..

Montreal for a transmission
New Jersey for bumpers
Michigan for a hood

gearheads78 · March 19th, 2009, 09:22 PM

keep it up ...should be a nice car when done

scubastever · April 28th, 2009, 02:58 PM

thanks guys..i'm getting the back glass this weekend, found it pretty cheap online from a place in ILLINOIS!

heres a new shot..we are converting this into a non-AC fire wall. I still have to fit the blower motor housing & drill out the centre.

yammiman · April 29th, 2009, 02:25 AM

Any interest in selling your 66 parts? - hood, bumpers, tailights, headlights, etc.? - I'm considering converting a 67 to a 66!! - seems to be alot more 67's around!

scubastever · April 29th, 2009, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yammiman

Any interest in selling your 66 parts? - hood, bumpers, tailights, headlights, etc.? - I'm considering converting a 67 to a 66!! - seems to be alot more 67's around!

I AM YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND lol

my brother lives in Shelby Michigan, ill be there this weekend!

PM sent

scubastever · May 8th, 2009, 01:55 PM

new pics:

scubastever · September 21st, 2009, 08:05 AM

updates!
got the car back from body, and my rebuild shop (AKA storage place) is set up!

gearheads78 · September 21st, 2009, 08:04 PM

Whats with the teaser pic. Lets see it

citcapp · September 21st, 2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearheads78

Whats with the teaser pic. Lets see it

X2

scubastever · October 1st, 2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citcapp

X2

hahaha sorry .. here ya go!

sorry for the lousy quality, cellphone camera!
more pictures to come soon!

scubastever · October 29th, 2009, 07:14 AM

MO PITCHAS

and i found this lovely little nest of a bugger living in my HVAC unit! he musta been snug as a bug in a rug with that much insulation packed inside there !

scubastever · October 29th, 2009, 07:24 AM

braking system assembly,
master cylinder & valve installed.

citcapp · October 29th, 2009, 09:31 AM

Looks like your making progress and thats a good thing. Keep the pictures comming

scubastever · October 29th, 2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by citcapp

Looks like your making progress and thats a good thing. Keep the pictures comming

i have no kids and a lot of money lol

67 Cutlass · October 29th, 2009, 03:26 PM

Looking good so far! Keep the pics coming!
What type of paint? Urethane, enamel, laquer??

scubastever · October 30th, 2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 Cutlass

Looking good so far! Keep the pics coming!
What type of paint? Urethane, enamel, laquer??

thanks!

the paint is a simple base/clear. WA9075 GM torch red color. no metallic flake.

its blistering huh?

scubastever · November 9th, 2009, 07:57 AM

happy monday - weekend update:

relocated fuel line

heater box & core installed

blower housing installed

heater core housing installed (inside view)

OLD SKL 69 · November 9th, 2009, 08:29 AM

Lookin good so far, keep the pics coming!

squirell · November 9th, 2009, 04:05 PM

Looking good !!
How is the quality of the VFN fibreglass hood ?
Will they work with stock hinges/springs ?

Ranzan · November 10th, 2009, 07:04 AM

Looking great....

scubastever · November 10th, 2009, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirell

Looking good !!
How is the quality of the VFN fibreglass hood ?
Will they work with stock hinges/springs ?

great question!

the quality of the hood looks good so far, and i found out that the hood springs have to be changed when you are going with a fiberglass hood from VFN. they sell the springs for 25 bucks, and its def worth the money.

they have been making hoods since the 60's and seem like they know their stuff. my body guy says i might have a problem with flexing in the centre of the hood.

if i do, i'll add something to reinforce it.

next up is test fitting the engine & headers-
i'm waiting on a steering box to arrive. i am also searching hi & lo for a steering column...66 or 67 tilt/non tilt, floor or column shift doesnt matter to me.

does anyone have any tips?

67 Cutlass · November 10th, 2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubastever

next up is test fitting the engine & headers-
i'm waiting on a steering box to arrive. i am also searching hi & lo for a steering column...66 or 67 tilt/non tilt, floor or column shift doesnt matter to me.

does anyone have any tips?

Post some pics of the headers fitting.

I have a few columns hanging around. Let me dig them out and I'll get back to you on them.

1ATony · November 10th, 2009, 03:16 PM

That's coming along great.

gearheads78 · November 10th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubastever

great question!

. i am also searching hi & lo for a steering column...66 or 67 tilt/non tilt, floor or column shift doesnt matter to me.

does anyone have any tips?

66 and 67 are very different and not interchangable without surgery. You need a 64-66 BOP column. A Chevelle should also work but its a little different.

scubastever · November 11th, 2009, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearheads78

66 and 67 are very different and not interchangable without surgery. You need a 64-66 BOP column. A Chevelle should also work but its a little different.

arrgh, you are corrct sir-
i found that out last night trying to test fit a 67 column.

thaks for the tip, i wasnt sure anything other than an Old column would fit!

scubastever · November 11th, 2009, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 Cutlass

Post some pics of the headers fitting.

I have a few columns hanging around. Let me dig them out and I'll get back to you on them.

+

super! thanks !

67 Cutlass · November 11th, 2009, 10:14 AM

Awe man! I forgot you have a 66. Sorry, the columns I have are from 67.

I didn't know there was a difference between the 66 and 67 columns. Learn something new everyday

gearheads78 · November 11th, 2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 Cutlass

Awe man! I forgot you have a 66. Sorry, the columns I have are from 67.

I didn't know there was a difference between the 66 and 67 columns. Learn something new everyday

67 was the year they decided too many people were getting speared by the steering shaft in serious accidents. They made the mounts break away and the shaft collapsing in 67.

March 5th, 2009, 02:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
scubastever 10 years in the making Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 72	resto-mod 66 Cutlass restoring (body off) and modifying this 66 Cutlass 2 door hardtop into a 67. VFN fibreglass hood sandblasted and repainted frame, rebuilt 330, converted disc brake front end with 2" drop spindles and energy poly urethane busings. currently in body shop, new trunk floor (complete kit) and slight patching required. check out the progress! http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ration%20pics/

March 5th, 2009, 03:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
csstrux Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Janesville wisconsin Posts: 1,659	looks to be coming along nicely. __________________ 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

March 5th, 2009, 06:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,437	Half the fun of any trip is getting there. Good luck __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

March 5th, 2009, 07:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ranzan Parksville B.C. Canada Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 262	Scuba any paticular reason for the 66 to 67 conversion? gotta love the frame off jobs..your farther ahead than me __________________ Wes 67 C/S Sports Coupe http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2447183

March 16th, 2009, 12:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
scubastever 10 years in the making Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 72	i decided to convert the 66 to 67 solely because i like the front segmented headlamps & the 4 tail lamp design. ps- great looking ride! youre on your way to a sweet looking 67 too..i might need help re assembling mine. its been so long since i took it apart, and ive moved houses since then too! yeah the roadtrips are most definitely a fun time.. Montreal for a transmission New Jersey for bumpers Michigan for a hood Last edited by scubastever; March 16th, 2009 at 01:13 PM..

March 19th, 2009, 09:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
gearheads78 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,563	keep it up ...should be a nice car when done __________________ -Richard 66 Cutlass ragtop my way Keep watching your cotton candy coated TV while your world falls apart around you...

April 29th, 2009, 02:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
yammiman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, MI Posts: 85	Any interest in selling your 66 parts? - hood, bumpers, tailights, headlights, etc.? - I'm considering converting a 67 to a 66!! - seems to be alot more 67's around!

September 21st, 2009, 08:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
scubastever 10 years in the making Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 72	updates! got the car back from body, and my rebuild shop (AKA storage place) is set up! __________________ ...use your knowledge to guide, not to reprimand... MY CAR DOMAIN PAGE: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3330413

September 21st, 2009, 08:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
gearheads78 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,563	Whats with the teaser pic. Lets see it __________________ -Richard 66 Cutlass ragtop my way Keep watching your cotton candy coated TV while your world falls apart around you...

October 29th, 2009, 07:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
scubastever 10 years in the making Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 72	MO PITCHAS and i found this lovely little nest of a bugger living in my HVAC unit! he musta been snug as a bug in a rug with that much insulation packed inside there ! __________________ ...use your knowledge to guide, not to reprimand... MY CAR DOMAIN PAGE: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3330413

October 29th, 2009, 07:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
scubastever 10 years in the making Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 72	braking system assembly, master cylinder & valve installed. __________________ ...use your knowledge to guide, not to reprimand... MY CAR DOMAIN PAGE: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3330413

October 29th, 2009, 09:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,437	Looks like your making progress and thats a good thing. Keep the pictures comming __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

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67 Cutlass Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Swansea, MA Posts: 192	Looking good so far! Keep the pics coming! What type of paint? Urethane, enamel, laquer?? __________________ Before the tear down. Mike Nobody ever told me, I found out for myself!

November 9th, 2009, 07:57 AM	#21 (permalink)
scubastever 10 years in the making Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 72	happy monday - weekend update: relocated fuel line heater box & core installed blower housing installed heater core housing installed (inside view) __________________ ...use your knowledge to guide, not to reprimand... MY CAR DOMAIN PAGE: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3330413

November 9th, 2009, 08:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
OLD SKL 69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 306	Lookin good so far, keep the pics coming! __________________ Darrell 1971 Cutlass Supreme

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squirell Govt slave Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Queens N.Y. Posts: 99	Looking good !! How is the quality of the VFN fibreglass hood ? Will they work with stock hinges/springs ?

November 10th, 2009, 07:04 AM	#24 (permalink)
Ranzan Parksville B.C. Canada Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 262	Looking great.... __________________ Wes 67 C/S Sports Coupe http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2447183

November 10th, 2009, 03:16 PM	#27 (permalink)
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 110	That's coming along great.

November 11th, 2009, 10:14 AM	#31 (permalink)
67 Cutlass Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Swansea, MA Posts: 192	Awe man! I forgot you have a 66. Sorry, the columns I have are from 67. I didn't know there was a difference between the 66 and 67 columns. Learn something new everyday __________________ Before the tear down. Mike Nobody ever told me, I found out for myself!

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