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What are the options that make a Cutlass S a SS
1. 500 Cu. In Olds Motor with 635 ft / lbs tq and 565 hp
2. Electronic Fuel Injection
3. Ported Edelbrock Aluminum heads
4. Roller valve train
5. 10.5 X 15 inch rear factory look rims
6. Turbo 400 trans with Gearvendor overdrive attached
7. Custom functional hood scoop and striping
8. Four wheel Wilwood disc brakes
9. Full Hotchkiss suspension package
10. SS badging
11. Dual USB power ports
12. 160 amp Alternator
13. Serpentine belt system
14. Dual Electric fans
15. BeCool Radiator
16. Keyless entry and start
17. Hedman headers with stainless exhaust
18. Red stripe Goodrich T/A’s
19. Late model Camaro steering box
and more ……..
I hope no one is trying to pass this as a legitimate GM option.
Originally Posted by 66SportCoupe
All I see is a bunch of bullshit.
Absolutely hilarious! Just how thin skinned are Olds owners! If anyone followed the build of this car on this very website they would find pictures and
discussion supporting what went into building this car. Don’t be so lazy and just call bullshit! Do your homework first before you confirm your IQ. It would have easy to build a 442 clone. You just follow the roadmap. This car has my ideas built into it. I took my class at the WOW in Calgary just before Covid shut it down. Those judges liked what they saw. Those who know and have seen the car know it’s the real deal. As for passing it off as though these were real options? Get a life. Most of what was noted was not available in 1968. What I added to the car made it technically much stronger and reliable. It goes like stink, turns well, and stops well. Some would even say it is a restomod.
Best in Class - Custom Convertible
Modified Air Intake
Edelbrock CNC Ported Rear discs Brake line detail Original rim vs Wide Rear Rim to fit 295/50R15 treads Control arms Sway Bar
It's nice car. Don't play being a chevy. Then might as well buy a chevelle.
If you looked at the badging you will see that it follows the basic form of the Cutlass S Rocket but that it has two S’s. As for following Chevelle’s the hood scoop is from a 65 - 67 GTO. I used a single stripe not two like a Chevelle. As a side note 442 had two stripes on the hood just like a Chevelle.
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Oh please. Just a car guy. The hood scoop is a GTO scoop! Am I also now a Pontiac guy. The only Chev part on the car is the steering box which is a Camero box.For what I have in this car there are very few cars I could not buy.
It was a place in Saskatoon Saskatchewan. They cut the rim, then added a spacer to give me the back spacing and offset I needed. The rims were then powder coated. I apologize as the business name just doesn’t come to mind right now.
The emblems are cast metal which later was chromed and painted. The fellow that did them is a retired fellow that happens to know how to make castings. I t took quite sometime as the badges are pretty intricate but small.
Looking good man, looking good. Decent quality custom badges, really nice work. It's not something I get done but I'm only one person, and that's a fact.
The emblems are cast metal which later was chromed and painted. The fellow that did them is a retired fellow that happens to know how to make castings. I t took quite sometime as the badges are pretty intricate but small.
Nice. Actually, if your source is willing to take on new work, there might be some interest here in custom emblems
It is an extremely nice car, just be thankful he didn't LS power it. What EFI is on this car? We got strange options up here, so why not an Olds SS. Including the 12 chebby rear in those years. There also the chebby powered Pontiac's for most models since the late 50's and the sbc in the Olds Cutlass in the 80's and no CCC till 86 except the H/O and 442. I picked up the widened Pontiac rims from my next door neighbor for $25 each, a really a nice job done. I am betting it is the same place in Saskatoon. I have been there way too much these past few months and will be back without a doubt.
It is an extremely nice car, just be thankful he didn't LS power it. What EFI is on this car? We got strange options up here, so why not an Olds SS. Including the 12 chebby rear in those years. There also the chebby powered Pontiac's for most models since the late 50's and the sbc in the Olds Cutlass in the 80's and no CCC till 86 except the H/O and 442. I picked up the widened Pontiac rims from my next door neighbor for $25 each, a really a nice job done. I am betting it is the same place in Saskatoon. I have been there way too much these past few months and will be back without a doubt.
Thx for your reply. The EFI is a Fast unit with a Sportsman XFI ECU. I also am running a FAST distributor so the timing can be adjusted through the ECU. I started with a Fast EZ 2.0 but found that it was not able to provide sufficient parameters to tune the motor properly. FAST was really good on the upgrade with it costing me very little to go to the Sportsman XFI. Once the XFI was installed we were able to hook the unit up to a computer and do a proper tune on the dyno. I see lots of cars done with LS motor swaps. That is their choice. For me I like to stay with the brand. Once you apply today's technology to these old motors they wake up pretty good. It is probably cheaper to put in a crate motor but I still like the idea of improving the original technology. It is easier to do the crate motor but in my eyes keep it true to the brand if possible!. The attached picture shows the Fast throttle body mounted very early on in the build. The engine compartment has gone through many changes since then.
Definitely a better ECM and timing control will make it run the way it should. I am sending my RPM intake to Mark to get a SEFI conversion for my Olds 350 build. For this year, it will be a Qjet carb with an AEM Wideband.
Redoing this post as some folks got upset that I responded in a thread that was not mine. I have been busy upgrading the interior of my "SS Cutlass" Nearly done but not quite. Took the Cutlass to Denver and back this past summer and had a great run. The only negative was meeting a rock on the windshield on the drivers side. Had the windshield replaced but had to do a little body work due to rust in the lower part of the windshield frame. Got both the front and rear seats redone. Will do the side panels early next year.
If you looked at the badging you will see that it follows the basic form of the Cutlass S Rocket but that it has two S’s. As for following Chevelle’s the hood scoop is from a 65 - 67 GTO. I used a single stripe not two like a Chevelle. As a side note 442 had two stripes on the hood just like a Chevelle.
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ss in chevy =
you guys are idiots.
This car = super special
Not my cup of tea, but as noted above, at least it wasn't LS swapped, and the craftsmanship appears first rate. Your car, glad you're pleased with it.
The car is definitely an execution of my vision. For the same reason I have come to enjoy looking over Hot Rods and Rat Rods. I had a 63 vette that I kept 100% original. The challenge is finding the parts not figuring out what will work or fit. When you customize many things don't work and you often have numerous attempts before you get it right. Things likes having enough room for the valve covers , fitting biggers tires inside the wheel well without tubbing it, adapting modern amenities ( push button start , remote doors, USB charger ports ) , etc etc. All of these take some time figuring out The rear rims are modified stock rims that required alot of measuring up front to make sure that it would work.Although there is lots of good after market stuff , alot of it does not deliver on it's promise. Keeping cars original is fine if that is what you want. The upside of doing that is that the map is already laid out. It does require good parts hunting skills and in some cases deep pockets for those rare pieces. I have stayed quite true to the Olds brand. The only non Olds core piece is the steering box which is a Camero piece. Even the rear end is an Olds posi rear end which was not easy to find. My end game was a fun and reliable car that was still true to the brand but featured modern upgrades that improved handling , performance , and appearance. My last interior mod will be the inner door and side panels. Overall I am very happy with the car as it is a blast to drive and can make longer treks without issues.! When you put your foot into it you had better have a good grip on the wheel as it pulls like a bear which was one of the goals. An yes it does swallow fuel with a gusto when you come to play. About the only thing left that I would like to do is to run it down a 1/4 mile. With 635 ft/lbs and 565 ponies , good rubber , and suspension I am thinking that it should get to mid to low 12's which means a roll bar. My guess is a trip to the strip will be a one time deal as I am not going to do a roll bar just to be able to drag race a convertible.
I like it! A nice, different approach. Of course the purists will hate anything that's not 'correct'. Come on guys, open your minds to someone's creative build.
Of course I will be the one to say this. Excellent work and craftsmanship on your build.
It is so hipocritical on this site the defenders of fake cars trying to get passed off as real. Happens how many times?
Then this car comes along trying to pass as nothing as what is and gets bashed. Whatever people. This is one bad *** 68. Great work. Thanks for taking us all along for the ride. Sweet Oldsmobile 👍
Last edited by no1oldsfan; Nov 1, 2023 at 04:00 PM.
Of course I will be the one to say this. Excellent work and craftsmanship on your build.
It is so hipocritical on this site the defenders of fake cars trying to get passed off as real. Happens how many times?
Then this car comes along trying to pass as nothing as what is and gets bashed. Whatever people. This is one bad *** 68. Great work. Thanks for taking us all along for the ride. Sweet Oldsmobile 👍
Originally Posted by crossboss
I like it! A nice, different approach. Of course the purists will hate anything that's not 'correct'. Come on guys, open your minds to someone's creative build.
Olds Fans
Thx for the supportive replies. For what it cost to do this build I could have bought some pretty exotic cars! My Oldzkul brain just doesn't work that way. You build it , you know it and you don't complain if it is not right. I built a 2007 Mustang to meet my criteria. When we took it to the drags it did 10.5 at 125 in the 1/4. I blew the doors off of a bunch of newer GT 500's. When they came to find out what was under the hood my response was " no " with a followup of " I can buy your car but you can't build my car!" This is truly my car both the good and the no so good! If folks have the time the trials and tribulations of this build are well documented on this site. If you see my car at a show some day come say hello and tell me about your build!
