71CUTTYSUPREMEVERTREBUILD

colby · August 15th, 2009, 07:23 AM

This is my rebuild. It is a 1971 cutlass supreme convertible. The car hadn't ran since 1992 but with some tlc, we got it going in no time. Dug it out of an old barn where it had sit for so many years hiding from the detriments of weather but unfortunately housing snakes and mice.
I wanted to restore this car from the ground up, beings it had been in my family since 1976, and I want my kids to be able to enjoy it for years to come. It is in pretty decent shape, the only notible rust is on the front fenders which can easily be replaced. It will require some major under dash work as I pulled 2 five gallon buckets of mouse bedding and snake skins. Should be a decent restoration which will aid in this being my first.
I will post picture as I go. Here are a few if I did it right.

http://photobucket.com/colby1971cutlassvertrebuild

BIGJERR · August 15th, 2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by colby

This is my rebuild. It is a 1971 cutlass supreme convertible. The car hadn't ran since 1992 but with some tlc, we got it going in no time. Dug it out of an old barn where it had sit for so many years hiding from the detriments of weather but unfortunately housing snakes and mice.
I wanted to restore this car from the ground up, beings it had been in my family since 1976, and I want my kids to be able to enjoy it for years to come. It is in pretty decent shape, the only notible rust is on the front fenders which can easily be replaced. It will require some major under dash work as I pulled 2 five gallon buckets of mouse bedding and snake skins. Should be a decent restoration which will aid in this being my first.
I will post picture as I go. Here are a few if I did it right.

http://photobucket.com/colby1971cutlassvertrebuild

Look at it as a investment.........it will only gain value,Good luck!.........................Jerr

MN71W30 · August 15th, 2009, 08:27 AM

I love those barn pics! Something about pigeon poop and mice nests. I would have loved to have stepped into that barn and seen that Olds!
I'm thinking the pics with the top down and the kids is not the same car? Or is it.
Anyway
Cool car!

hamm36 · August 15th, 2009, 10:44 AM

Looks like the same car to me. Great find/save.

colby · August 17th, 2009, 05:40 AM

Same car with a wash job. Like I say, this car is in decent shape with minor dents and dings.
My kids got a kick out riding in the car with the top down. Or maybe they were just amused by my gas can riding up front with me with a tube running under the hood to feed the fuel pump.
I'm trying to involve them as much as I can to pass on a little knowledge of how cars work, other than a means of transportation. I was a wrench getter for my father so something must have stuck. If anything, it will get them away from video games and tv. They're pretty good helpers as well as kids. God has truly blessed me with a wonderful family.

Nilsson · August 17th, 2009, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by colby

Same car with a wash job. Like I say, this car is in decent shape with minor dents and dings.
My kids got a kick out riding in the car with the top down. Or maybe they were just amused by my gas can riding up front with me with a tube running under the hood to feed the fuel pump.
I'm trying to involve them as much as I can to pass on a little knowledge of how cars work, other than a means of transportation. I was a wrench getter for my father so something must have stuck. If anything, it will get them away from video games and tv. They're pretty good helpers as well as kids. God has truly blessed me with a wonderful family.

Gas can up front feeding the fuel pump? Hope all occupants are wearing their flame suits

colby · August 17th, 2009, 06:08 AM

Funny you should mention that, My worry also. I put half a gallon in thinking that it would get me to the house (200 yards) and back. Not the case! Had to walk back up and get some more gas.

MN71W30 · August 17th, 2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colby

Same car with a wash job. Like I say, this car is in decent shape with minor dents and dings.
My kids got a kick out riding in the car with the top down. Or maybe they were just amused by my gas can riding up front with me with a tube running under the hood to feed the fuel pump.
I'm trying to involve them as much as I can to pass on a little knowledge of how cars work, other than a means of transportation. I was a wrench getter for my father so something must have stuck. If anything, it will get them away from video games and tv. They're pretty good helpers as well as kids. God has truly blessed me with a wonderful family.

I spent the 1970's helping my Dad on a few 50 Oldsmobiles, a 56, 57. and I did learn alot. The only bad thing is that when things weren't going well everyone knew it including all the neighbors. He would throw tools scream and swear, Most of the time it wasn't much fun for me.
Keep it fun for the kids and keep your cool when things don't go your way, learn to walk away and come back a little later. I chose to pay my kids knowing that I would make money on the car when I sold so why not pay them a few bucks, I never got a penny. It has proved to have been one of the better things I have done with my kids.
It's a great hobby.
Dave

meoff · August 19th, 2009, 08:16 PM

great find

and definately keep the kids involved.kept me out of trouble helping my uncle out in the garage on his 57 chebby projects

colby · September 1st, 2009, 06:30 AM

I thought I would inform everyone on the status of my rebuild. Seems to be going slow but the time I can work on er is well enjoyed. Have the windshield, dash, top and interior out. I have a few trim pieces left to remove along with some misc parts. I'm fabricating some door braces and preparing to pull the body off. Here is the most current picture I have.

Oh yah, got tranny back from shop. Had all the seals replaced, filter kit and etc. done to it. Cleaned up nicely but still is not as nice looking as I would like it to be. What should i do to get this looking as nice as I can? Aluminum spray paint, media blast, or try to steam a 3rd time again? Might as well do the best I can while I have it out.

jj1965 · September 1st, 2009, 06:38 PM

Clean as best as you can and paint the color of you choice. The tranny shop here uses aluminum paint and it looks clean. Wouldn't bead blast unless you are rebuilding the trans it seems like the media gets in places that you wouldn't expect even when properly taped off. I also have painted my engine and trans matching body color and it looks good, just depends on what style you are planning.

colby · September 4th, 2009, 06:47 AM

Tranny lookin good.

I beleive the bracing I've put in will work fine but would like to know what everyone thinks before I reach the point where I take the frame off.

Goin to the GoodGuys auto show at kc speedway this weekend and hope to get a lot of ideas and info. Maybe some of the CO cars will be there.

colby · October 19th, 2009, 02:47 PM

Fresh coat of chassis saver. This stuff is nasty, so I assume it will work. I think it is like POR 15 accept 30 to 40 dollars cheaper. Slow goin but still in motion.

http://photobucket.com/colby1971cutlassvertrebuild

hamm36 · October 20th, 2009, 06:32 PM

Looks like that will work. Looks great.

citcapp · October 21st, 2009, 11:14 AM

Looks like your making good progress. looks good

bulldog · October 21st, 2009, 03:09 PM

Looking good. You are going to something to be proud of.

August 15th, 2009, 07:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
colby 71CutlassConvertible Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 33	71CUTTYSUPREMEVERTREBUILD This is my rebuild. It is a 1971 cutlass supreme convertible. The car hadn't ran since 1992 but with some tlc, we got it going in no time. Dug it out of an old barn where it had sit for so many years hiding from the detriments of weather but unfortunately housing snakes and mice. I wanted to restore this car from the ground up, beings it had been in my family since 1976, and I want my kids to be able to enjoy it for years to come. It is in pretty decent shape, the only notible rust is on the front fenders which can easily be replaced. It will require some major under dash work as I pulled 2 five gallon buckets of mouse bedding and snake skins. Should be a decent restoration which will aid in this being my first. I will post picture as I go. Here are a few if I did it right. http://photobucket.com/colby1971cutlassvertrebuild

August 15th, 2009, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
MN71W30 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: oakdale, Minnesota Posts: 531	I love those barn pics! Something about pigeon poop and mice nests. I would have loved to have stepped into that barn and seen that Olds! I'm thinking the pics with the top down and the kids is not the same car? Or is it. Anyway Cool car! __________________ "the guy that puts the most miles on their Olds, wins"

August 15th, 2009, 10:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
hamm36 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 338	Looks like the same car to me. Great find/save. __________________ 72 Cutlass Supreme - nothing more, nothing less.

August 19th, 2009, 08:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
meoff Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 49	great findand definately keep the kids involved.kept me out of trouble helping my uncle out in the garage on his 57 chebby projects

October 20th, 2009, 06:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
hamm36 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 338	Looks like that will work. Looks great. __________________ 72 Cutlass Supreme - nothing more, nothing less.

August 17th, 2009, 05:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
colby 71CutlassConvertible Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 33	Same car with a wash job. Like I say, this car is in decent shape with minor dents and dings. My kids got a kick out riding in the car with the top down. Or maybe they were just amused by my gas can riding up front with me with a tube running under the hood to feed the fuel pump. I'm trying to involve them as much as I can to pass on a little knowledge of how cars work, other than a means of transportation. I was a wrench getter for my father so something must have stuck. If anything, it will get them away from video games and tv. They're pretty good helpers as well as kids. God has truly blessed me with a wonderful family.

August 17th, 2009, 06:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
colby 71CutlassConvertible Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 33	Funny you should mention that, My worry also. I put half a gallon in thinking that it would get me to the house (200 yards) and back. Not the case! Had to walk back up and get some more gas.

September 1st, 2009, 06:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
jj1965 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 26	Clean as best as you can and paint the color of you choice. The tranny shop here uses aluminum paint and it looks clean. Wouldn't bead blast unless you are rebuilding the trans it seems like the media gets in places that you wouldn't expect even when properly taped off. I also have painted my engine and trans matching body color and it looks good, just depends on what style you are planning.

October 21st, 2009, 11:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,455	Looks like your making good progress. looks good __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

October 21st, 2009, 03:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
bulldog Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto,Canada Posts: 99	Looking good. You are going to something to be proud of. __________________ Dan 1971 Cutlass 1999 Alero 1926 Chevrolet Pickup 2000 Dodge Dakota 4x4

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