69bigblock

just picked up a new project a 78 cutlass with a big block 455. i have had every body style ever made except front wheel drive and this body style. i live in the greater metro detroit area.thanks for welcoming me to the forum

Jamesbo

Welcome aboard

As you probably know the 455 is a torque monster. Post some pics when you can.

citcapp

Tell us more about you car, color, wheels, etc. As said above we like pictures too.

69bigblock

how long before i have full access to the website? i need to post in parts wanted.need a driver side fender for the 78 cutlass.and want to add pics and such.

csstrux

In a manner of speaking you just did. You need 5 posts and you are in. tell us more about your ride, what your plans are and such. welcome

69bigblock

the car is a 78 cutlass with only 28,000 miles on the body from geogia.has a 71 455 supposed to be stroked out but i havent found any stroker kits online so he probably lied.picked it up in southern indiana few days ago for 1200 bucks and took strait to my buddys body shop to paint it.next is new carpet and to get rid of the racing bucket seats in it

csstrux

I don't imagine racing buckets in a street car are good for much. Sounds like quite a find. congrats what color is it going to be?

69bigblock

the original color is a light blue met almost silver.gonna stick with that.i painted a '77 cutlass the same color and it looked awesome.one more post and i will get some pics up

csstrux

post a smiley or something, then post pics!!!!!

69bigblock

why didnt i think of that.must of killed too many brain cells at the bowling alley last nite

Eddie Hansen

I had a 69 covertible GTO in that color! ( from the description) had a navy blue top and interior, it was an awesome combination!

69bigblock

here is some pics of the new project.need to get rid of those ugly seats

citcapp

I agree the seats gotta go. I like the hood though. Keep us posted on your interior and exterior makeover

csstrux

From here she looks stunningly sound for a northern car. That bid in the roadside wheel arch the only problem spot?

69bigblock

yep, that the only spot and the car was from georgia but i dont know when.i think i got a pretty good deal.and i just got back from picking up another one.this is a '81 runs and drives with a rebuilt 350 olds for 150 bucks i just couldnt pass it up. its missing all the interior and the hood,header panel and drivers fender.this car has no rust anywhere

csstrux

wish I could fall on a deal like that, nice place for the 350 that came out of the f85

wolfman98

Yep time for new front seats. keep pics of your retoration and put them into a couple of places like flikr or photobucket. then you can post your own link as in http://www.flickr.com/photos/wolfman98/ or http://photobucket.com/wolfman98