DENT

This is my 72 Cutlass S. I got it from a friend who had it in his barn for about 6 months . It has 58k , one repaint. This is the original colour, Sunfire yellow code 56. The build sheet I got from GM show's the hood and 442 option along with super stock 1 wheels. 350 4bbl dual exhaust 273 10 bolt posi and AM radio. The only thing missing is the AM radio. These are pics of the first time I saw it.

car_designer

Nice looking car.

cutlassgal

Very nice!

Allan R

I love the car. When you say GM build sheet, are you referring to the GM historical sheet that George Zapora does for GM Canada? There should be a broadcast card lurking somewhere under a seat, door panel or pacel shelf. Do you still have the Original Bill of Sale and docs, inc Protecto plate for the car?

The drivers seat looks to have been reupholstered by a PO. Notice the stitching and cushions are relatively 'flat' as compared to the passenger seat back?

What stage are you at now with the rebuild?

I'm curious about something - does it have the U21 rallye pack with the seatbelt reminder on the dashpad?

Definitely get some close up pics of those stripes before you redo any paint on it.

oldzzy

Yep looks good Henry! I will have to come by and check it out in person.

DENT

I have not found a broadcast sheet yet,all I have is the Zapora papers. I am trying to get in touch with the first owner. So far I replaced 2 sections of the trunk floor, the cabin floor is good.

DENT

Some more pics.

72 w29 all green

Nice car and an interesting color too. While you're restoring it, if you're interested in total correctness, make sure you get the paint on the headlight bezels done right Just a pet peeve of mine i guess.

DENT

Yes I'd like the bezels to be correct. Thanks for the pic. While your at it, are the stripe's on your car correct? If so can you put up a pic or two? I'm not aiming for a concourse restoration but it will look right. Thanks.

DENT

I don't think it has the U21 rallye pack, but I'll check anyway. The strips were not correct , it was painted in 1980 or 82 according to the first owner, and it was a cheep repaint.

DENT

I have a 1970 parts car , I bought it before I got wind of the 72. I was thinking of rebuilding it but it was to much work. It come with a good running 1977 403 in it and a nice 373 posi 12 bolt rearend. It also came with some nice rechrome bumpers, I sold them. I'll try to find some pics.

Rickman48

At first I thought this was a '85 Bears thread - - - -Dent and the Fridge [72]
Nice car - have fun!!

72 w29 all green

There are some excellent pics on this recent thread.

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ave-alone.html

The side stripes are 1/16", 1/4" and 1/16". I don't have it in front of me but the '72 assembly manual has more details on stripe thicknesses, distances between stripes and placement. I'm sure someone else on this site has a pic available of that assembly manual page. Allan_R, you out there?

DENT

Old greeny parts car.

DENT

Some more.

DENT

Cool, yes I'v seen that thread. Are they painted or stick on?

DENT

Hey thanks,

firefrost gold

love those yellow cars. looks like you got a great project started .

72 w29 all green

Side and trunk lid stripes were originally painted. Others can chime in as to how the factory did the OAI hood stripes (non-OAI hood was originally decals).

cutlassjoe

Very cool! I love the 70'-72's. Have fun with and post lots of pics.

DENT

Did a bit more on the weekend.

oldzzy

Wow i guess when you said you were messing around in the garage, you weren`t kidding! Looks good.

DENT

Next week I'll start messing with the other side , lol.

vette442

Nice car DENT! Looked almost too nice to take apart! Your side stripes were actually correct or close to it for a non-W30 car. As '72 w29 all green' stated, the assembly manual is great reference for stripe dimensions. Looking forward to more pics of your restoration. Love the fact that you have the Canadian GM docs - that more than makes up for what you'd see on a broadcast card.
Terry

DENT

Thanks vette442 , the stripes look ok in the pics but they were off. The hood stripes were also incorrect ,

DENT

Hood pic

Rocketbrian

What are you doing with the parts car? I could use a rust free roof as my 442 had a vinyl top and it rusted front and back including the inside roof brace. Is it rust free? Parting out?
Thanks

Allan R

Wow! I can see in one pic why you have to do the rear quarter on the DS. Looks kind of ugly from what I can see. Is it just the outer skin or do you also have to do the inner liner? You do your own welding?

70vista

Nice looking project you have there. Should be a real nice car when done and the work you have done so far looks good. Good luck.

DENT

Unfortunately the roof on old greeny was also a vinyl , its very rusty. I did see some were some one is making roof skins for cutlass.

DENT

So far just the outer skin on the right side , next week I'll see how the left side looks. I do my own body work and paint . Hey Allan , did you get the PMs I sent?

Econow

Great pictures. Have heard people talk about how to attach a panel and your second picture just illustrative to me how it is done. Did you use an air saw? and if so what size of blade. Keep that kind of information coming. good work!!

DENT

Thanks. I had the panel on and off about 20 or 30 times. I only use about 2 thirds of the panel.On the right side I used self tapping screws but they wear out the holes to soon. Now I use Cleco fasteners and some smaller screws I got from one of the many good people on this forum ( thanks oldzzy ) when Im happy with the fit , I put all the fasteners in and start cutting threw both old and new panels with an air powered hack saw. Cut about 6 inches and tack weld a nice but weld , and then just keep going . Don't be tempted to run a beed , just keep tack welding from one spot to another spot . Jump back and forth from one end to the other and cool each spot weld with compressed air til the hole thing is welded with minimum warping. Grind the weld to almost flush and check for any pin holes , I like to use a light from behind to do that.

Econow

That is a great description - I can picture how it is done. I have read about keeping the gap small so the thickness of your blade becomes the gap. What size of blade is it and make?

DENT

I don't know the make of the blade, but it's the same as a hack saw blade. Most auto parts stores can get them. Take a look at the pic.

Allan R

Henry, that brings back memories of 86 for me. I had to do the same thing, but more damage to repair. The welds were good, but ended up with about 1/8" of filler to make it perfect. The weld and cuts are visible inside the trunk under the splatter paint. You going to smooth that down inside or just leave it for strength? IMO it doesn't matter unless you're going concours, it's really not that easy to see because of the height of the weld.

DENT

I hope to clean the inside aswell , try to make it unnoticeable. Might not be concours but its good.

beebee78

Lookin good keep up the posts and pics, should be very nice when its done.

DENT

More pics

oldzzy

Lookin good Henry!