According to my Standard Catalogue of American Cars. My 68 cutlass conv. with matching # 6-cyl engine is one of about 401 units built. It came with the meager 2-speed auto and "open" type O 12 bolt. I've pulled the drivetrain in favor of a 455 and other heavy duty components.

My question is: Should I save this drivetrain to keep the matching # engine/trans/rear, or, should I figure these will never add any value to the car and find a different home for them? Shed/gragage/basement space is always in demand for so many other things.

Any advice?

 

If you don't plan on doing a frame off restoration I would sell the orignial drivetrain. Why would a future owner want the original drivetrain? The only reason I could think of is if they wanted to show it as a completely restored car, or mint original. You aren't rebuilding a 442 or W 31 so originality isn't essential. At least that is my opinion.

 

I agree with olds64, if you where wanting to restore it to original, I'd keep it original, that means 6 cly, two speed ect. Otherwise. I'd sell the drive train ect.

 

I'll go along with the others. This car will never be worth the cost of a totally correct restoration, and anything less will be worth even less. Frankly, this is the best possible start on a modified car. You don't have to worry about destroying anything valuable.

 

get rid of it. unless your'e looking to get good gas mileage out of the car.

By the way, is it a Chevy 6? I always wondered if they put 6's in them...Now I know!