1968-69 Cutlass Vs. 1970-72 Cutlass
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1968-69 Cutlass Vs. 1970-72 Cutlass
Without particular bias shown to the car you own right now, a question for those of you that have owned both chassis styles:
I have a restored '68 Cutlass S holiday sitting in my garage right now. I am looking at purchasing a '70 442 with the 455 ci engine. Of course, there is the weight difference between the two engines, but is there THAT much difference between how the two cars drive and handle because of the newer chassis (frame and suspension) of the 1970?
Thanks in advance,
Frank in Virginia
I have a restored '68 Cutlass S holiday sitting in my garage right now. I am looking at purchasing a '70 442 with the 455 ci engine. Of course, there is the weight difference between the two engines, but is there THAT much difference between how the two cars drive and handle because of the newer chassis (frame and suspension) of the 1970?
Thanks in advance,
Frank in Virginia
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I have (and have owned) two '68 posts, a '70 convertible, and eight '72s (plus a few '70-'72 non-runners). Other than interior/dash feel, I have never noticed a significant difference in how they drove and handled.
Terry
Terry
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Thanks for the candid answers guys. I purposely did not mention that the Cutlass S in my garage is a convertible. I bought it for the price, looks and because I've never owned a classic ragtop. There is considerable cowl shake and it is heavier than a hard top. Maybe my answer should be to add a rear sway bar to my convertible. Anybody else out there want to weigh in on the question?
Thanks,
Frank
Thanks,
Frank
#8
Thanks for the candid answers guys. I purposely did not mention that the Cutlass S in my garage is a convertible. I bought it for the price, looks and because I've never owned a classic ragtop. There is considerable cowl shake and it is heavier than a hard top. Maybe my answer should be to add a rear sway bar to my convertible. Anybody else out there want to weigh in on the question?
Thanks,
Frank
Thanks,
Frank
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