1987 cutlass supreme HELP
Whats up guys I’m new to this is there anyone trustworthy that isn’t a rip off that I can take my cutlass to get work done

 

I guess the first question is where are you located.

Wayne

 

In answer to your question, yes there is. It really doesn't matter where you are located. It may take some time to find them but they do exist. Read reviews. There will always be somebody that is an ahole and impossible to please that will write a bad review but there should not be many of those. Go and talk to the folks at the place and get a feeling for them. If you are in a car club ask other members or people you work with. A referral is the best source you can have. You might start with small stuff like inspections just to get a feel for the place you select. I did that with a place I use. I do a lot of my own stuff but use them for stuff I cannot do or don't won't to do. I took my Olds there for an inspection last week and they didn't even charge me.

 

I crawled around and know every inch of my 1987 cutlass. Not too hard to work on. The only things are the engine build and transmission. I had done by professional.

 

New York

 

Not to be a smart *** but the state is 50K mi2
Get a little more specific: for the crowd to help you.
General location. Upstate, Down, Adirondacks LI, NYC.
What do you want done?
Whats the budget?
Daily driver weekend street/strip track.
It's hard to help without a crystal ball.

 

Answer is no....lol....unless you have a very good referral...even then, they may put a jack *** on the build.

 

this

 

I’m from Staten Island ny

 

I sent a link to this to a friend up there; he might be able to help. There's a few guys up that way on gbodyforum.com too

 

Thank you very much it’s hard to find some of these shops just to get everything freshened up like rearmed I have out of a Monte Carlo it need to be freshen up up also because one of the spring mounts are rotted….. my girl wants to go around racing hellcats lol her family use to build race cars way back in the day but neither one of us now how to do this stuff let alone I don’t even have the room in the garage I feel bad the car is squeezed in the driveway no room to work

 

I am in NY not to far from you. I will tell you this. If you don't know how to do "this stuff" I hope you have a lot of money. I don't mean to sound like a d@ck but that is the truth.

Start watching U tube vids. If you know how to use a wrench, most of the stuff is not hard to do. Winter is coming so no garage/working in driveway is no fun.

You may seriously want to think about the amount of money it is going to cost you and then look for a car that is already built. You may save a ton of money that way.

I would like to know what exactly is wrong with the car and what you would like done to the car. I could give you an guesstimate of what it will cost.

Photos would help a lot as well.

 

Bam!

 

The car
1987 cutlass supreme brougham
66,000k
it was my first car so I no the 307 is sluggish. It’s all original still
i used to hang out with some trustworthy people that knew there way around cars so they found me the stuff then when it came time to show or help me cuz that’s what was told everyone stopped answering left me in the wind
They found a package deal
2) engines
350 olds from mid 70’s cutlass around 76,000 miles
350 4 bolt main SBC from mid 80’s truck
200r trans Chevy Buick olds Pontiac
montecarlo rear end
jus wanted a daily driver for now with some nice torque for the street then eventually down the line do some more

 

Well everything from the 307 engine will fit on the OLDS 350,. brackets, exhaust, radiator AC.

If you went with the Chevy 350 you would have to change all of that and that equals more $$. If you wanted the Chevy engine I recommend going to a pull a part junkyard and getting the brackets and other items you will need. That would be the cheapest for the Chevy engine.

Did you hear either of these 2 engine run?

Assuming both engine run well, I would do a rear main seal, oil pan gasket, oil pump, timing chain,, timing chain gasket and water pump. Since they are out of the car it is a lot easier to do.

If you wanted to do head gaskets and maybe an aluminum 4 barrel intake while it is out that would be up to you. If it was mine I would do it. At least you know the engine shouldn't have any leaks.

Are you are keeping or removing the CCC Computer Command Control System. Basically the emission control crap like the computer controlled carb and distributor.

If yes ok. If no you will need a distributor and a carburetor.

These are things just off the top of my head. Will there be more things? Absolutely yes.

Did you drive the car the trans came out of? What trans is in the car now?

 

I didn’t plan anything really because I don’t want to take the car apart not knowing what it is plus there is no room

 

Even if I wanted to take it apart I couldn’t because I got into an argument with my neighbor so whenever I do anything he calls 911 or 311

 

I’ve had the car on Craigslist for while but everyone now needs everyday cars not hot rods lol

 

Craigslist is on “life support”. Don’t believe anyone really goes there anymore to look for stuff to buy. It may work in a few areas, but a lot of “dead zones” exist.

 

Great combo, assuming the rear is from a Monte SS.

If everything is healthy the above package will get you there. True dual exhaust and it will be a major improvement over stock.

As far as getting the work done and not feeling ripped off, a reputable shade tree mechanic is probably your best bet.

 

So do you want to fix it up or sell it then?

 

The mid 70's Olds 350 were very durable, it cared for and accurate mileage, it should run great. It should have a big 8 by the number 1 and 8 spark plug and a 39558 casting number behind the water pump. A 350 with 3A by the spark plugs and a casting number ending with with a 3B are much less desirable, especially if planning a total overhaul in the future. There should be new gaskets everywhere on the 350, including a neoprene rubber rear main seal in place of the factory rope seal. Also the nylon coated cam gear, should be replaced at this time. The 2004R should at least have the stator checked, replaced if any spline wear, a big Transgo shift kit with the servo installed and maybe a deep pan and bottom feed filter installed along with the front and rear seals. Even if the stock pan is used, a new pan gasket and filter should be done. A Monte SS 7 5/8" rear should be either 3.42 or 3.73, which will wake up the car over the 2.14 factory ratio, big time. The Olds 350 with dual exhaust will be around 200 HP and 300 TQ. The basic factory D9 2004R torque converter, which most come with, stall around 1900 rpm, about perfect. Will it be fast, no but not horrendously slow like it is now. The Olds 350 is so much easier than a sbc swap. The pre Vortec sbc 350 truck engines are just as lame as the smog Olds 350, so there is no gain there, stock to stock. Good luck.

 

[QUOTE=TURNA;1456285]So do you want to fix it up or sell it then?
if I cannot get it on the road myself I will have to sell it the car is on Craigslist in Staten Island just in case someone does want it but in the meantime I’m still looking for mechanic