Picked up the newly rechromed bumpers for the '54. They are gorgeous! Since I could really use a vacation, I'll head out in the near future to transport the bumpers to my dad (AM99888) in Texas. I can help him install them and maybe there'll be a show or two we can attend while I'm there. Oh, the Rocket's gonna look so nice!

 

Today I've painted my valve covers...

 

Fitted new heater hoses, after the old ones had sprung a leak twice on the freeway.

 

My buddy fitted a new left quarter using a old door skin
Well yesterday he did
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oldstata how did he do it ie what tools did he use to shape it I need to replace similar on my pass side 1/4 need some advice thanks

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reinstalled timming chain. when I get my new bolts I will permanatly put the cover on and reinstall rest of parts to start engine again after 5 years of it sitting . cant wait

 

Torch and a hammer I cut out the lower section on a front four door from a 64 scrapped and sand blasted he did this with out me there but from what I gathered he screwed it to the old piece and heated it up and just tapped it tell he liked it then separated and cut out the old

I am trying to get him to make some extra but he has no interest

 

thanks I had heard that if u can get a piece of metal from same era car it will match up better cause the guage metal will be the same. instead of buying sheet metal.
I know a junk yard that had a 64 vert (it was at leat 8 years ago)and this guy usually never gets rid of anything. I was thinking if he can cut some sheet metal out for me. also I remember a 66 hardtop that I got ac delco comp and the power steering box and pump out of . I have to call thanks for the info

 

Spent yesterday at a local car show. Best part of living here is that while most people that live elsewhere are putting their cars away, we're out and about enjoying our rides. Here's a few pics from the show.

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Rechromed front bumper installed. Photos after rear one is installed...

 

Went to Home Depot and loaded 25 2x4x8's in the back of the Vista.....I love that car!

 

I installed a new Sunpro tach in my 65 cutlass 4 speed. Right now the speedo does not work,so I am relying on the tach.

 

i put ours in storage for the winter, really late snow fall this year made us able to enjoy the Oldsmobile that much more!

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Old Rosie the 67 330 finally killed the water pump. Wasn't so bad and a fairly easy install. After reassembly I heard a small clunk as the engine would run. The center pulley & lower pulley hit slightly at one point. Balancer is not spinning true. Now my quest to get a balancer & put it on. Glad to be back in its been a while. Thanx, Ace

 

Rear bumper installed today. Photos as promised.

 

This weekend was the end of the 2013 driving season for the Cutlass, it's been a great one! I finally got her on the road again, got the transmission passing gear cable sorted out, got the stainless Porter mufflers on it with a new stainless exhaust, and got to put it on display at the Porter / Ravenworks booth at the Car Craft Nationals! The boys put about 5k miles on it, it went to homecoming, it went to the hills of northern Minnesota, and it did a few car shows too. You guys here have been a tremendous help for this Olds newb, it is sooo appreciated!
Now the Cutlass gets to slumber the winter away, all covered-up in it's heated garage.
This winter it will be sharing that garage with the new project, a 1970 Firebird that will be converted into a Pro-Touring car!

 

Looks like it should be snowing there about now, Murco. It's always a sad time of year for Minnesota car enthusiasts. In one of your previous posts, I think you mentioned needing some dents worked out of some mouldings. A fellow in Buffalo, MN, did ours and they look great. He's reasonably priced, too. I'd be happy to send you contact info if you want it.

 

Nov. 5. I can't believe how warm it was today.I went for a drive today after I changed the oil and filter .Then tonite I went to Oldzzy's house to shoot the breeze have a beer and came home .Maybe the last time I drive it who knows,as long as there's no snow and freezing weather I'll keep driving it ,it does have a working heater after all.LOL

 

Yup, the snow came for sure! 6 inches and did you notice it was 6 months EXACTLY since our last snow fall on May 4th? How sick is that! lol
Our trim does have lots of dings, please PM me the name of your guy!
Thanks!!!

 

not much, but i like it:




bill

 

Finished up the left quarter tester day just need to da and block then prime

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I bought a dash pad and glove box off of ebay. Sad, I know, but it's something.

 

Fired mine up and took my boys for a ride in a classic Well my classic at least

 

"Finished up the left quarter tester day just need to da and block then prime"


What? Sorry, Oldstata, this took me a moment. I think I got it now. "Finished up the left quarter yesterday. Just need to DA and block, then prime."

 

Yes sorry I use my phone so I have really fat finger syndrome going on sorry for the confusion

 

Dusted It Off With California Duster, Waxed It, And Drove It To Town.Boy This Is The Most Beautiful Time Of The Year. Larry

 

Loaded my MHT Throttle wheels (Craig's list $150 set of 4), and new Goodyear Eagle F1's (from e-bay $460 for the set of 4) and delivered all to my local Goodyear store for mount and balance process. Tires are 225/55 16 and are close enough to the OEM diameter. I think they'll look great and I'm pleased with the end cost, it fits nicely into my budget for the 69 Cutlass. All in all a good day. - Steven

 

Got my missing center cap parts that I needed today
Just need to clean paint and assemble them

 

After one full year ( 51 weeks to the day) home from the paint shop!!!

 

Front fender I am not keeping took this section to make rear quarter lip patch

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Clamped and heated to adjust shape

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I haven't done it yet but I am getting ready to go out and pull the treadle vac off and have it rebuilt.

 

Its been a while since I contributed to this thread but in the last two weeks I did a lot of little things. I added a stock style fan clutch , fan and pulleys, along with the shroud. That improved crusing temps specially at idle a lot! Then this week I did new hard line trans lines , then I did new fuel lines from the pump to the carb along with swapping from ac style alternator to non ac style and a shiny chrome one lol.

In this pick you can see the new fan set up and my old fuel lines and no alt. on the pass side.



In this one you can see the updates. Im loving the new look what a few things can do to make your engine bay look a lot better lol.

 

Today was a bittersweet and somewhat sad day for me. I parked my '67 Delta 88 Custom in a buddy's barn for the winter. I won't see it until April.

Hey coppercutlass: Nice looking engine!

 

jaybird I feel your pain. Last year I did the same because I had a 77 cutlass where mine should have been but that car is long gone and the 72 is home for the holidays lol. Thanks on the compliments on the engine. Too much chrome imo but it is nice on the eyes.

 

Massive work done today...
- managed to take out the distributor (what a pita)
- installed the intake manifold, rocker arms and valve covers
- took out the fuel tank, emptied


I feel like this was an awesome Saturday! Getting the car on the road is getting so close!

 

installed ernie's new relay rod.


bill

 

Too cold to do anything. Just stay home and watch football.

 

Yeah, the Texas WV game was a nail biter
last nite. But we pulled it off in OT. Hook 'em Horns!

 

Now both my 'FUN' cars are safe inside

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I just looked at it covered in the garage as I sat on my couch, drank some beer and watched the Giants barely win! Got a new 46 inch RCA tv for the garage. Time to get my sleds ready, cars are put to bed for winter.

 

Drove my 65 cutlass today. It was close to 70 degrees out in mid Missouri,however tonight we have a chance of rain and possible snow. Go figure.