I am half way through a total frame off restoration on a 1966 Cutlass. Had to scrap the old frame due to rust. Found a 1967 El Camino frame in Alabama and started from there. Sandblasted and painted frame. REPLACED THE HORNS FROM OLD FRAME.

Every nut, bolt, washer and spring cleaned and repainted. I have been working on this car for 5 years. Have rebuilt the engine blue printed and balanced 330 with help and parts from Mondello.

Complete new racing suspension, lowered 2 inches. New 350 turbo transmission with a 2100 tci torque converter. Replaced all drums with 4 wheel power disk brakes.

Have completed all sheet metal and she has been painted black.

I am cloning 442 so the fenders have new vent chrome and body will have correct trim including grill, rear lights and trunk trim.

I will post some photos real soon. I have to choose from hundreds.

Mark in Marietta, GA

 

This is where she is now.

 

Another photo

 

I have just posted several photos on my album. If anyone is restoring their 1966 or 67 and has questions just email me - I learned a lot by trial and error

 

I may take you up on that as mine is coming apart soon

 

Looks great..If you are in need of a Instrument Panel Restoration let me know.I would love to help.
Ron
586-556-1234

 

I plan on getting the dash installed during the spring. I know I need dash and glovebox padding. I have not taken a real close look at the plastics. I know that there are no cut outs or cracks and it has original radio. I wrapped it in bubble wrap as soon as it came out of the car. I will look at it next week and check the condition.

Thanks

 

Hi, my name is Tony and I have to replace my frame on my convertible 66 cutlass. So the frame from a 1967 el camino worked for you? How about the body mounts? And also I seen you put that you cut your front horns from your old frame? I need to fix my problem and it seems that finding a 1966 convertible frame is tough.

 

Looking great!

 

The 67 camino frame matched all the body mountings just fine. If I had it to do again I would try to modify the horns rather than replace them. Replacing horns = a lot of measuring and work. I researched the correct frame for a long time before going with the casino frame.

 

did you have any left over window felts from your kit that were meant for a 66 hardtop?

PM me ill buy em!

 

Wow, ambitious. Looks good.

 

Thanks! I am in my sixth year with the restore. Just received the last custom exhaust pieces and will Be starting motor for first time - very excited.