64 Cutlass Slow build
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64 Cutlass Slow build
Ok, here we go, My olds has been in the family since 1983. When I picked it up from my brother in law, the motor was gone. (blown up) it had a four speed in it and a 3.90 something gear with posi.
Now please don't get mad, All I had was my 67 Camaro that was in pieces so I used the 327 from it. Now I was up and going, drove the car that way for about seven years when the rear end started popping when I went around a corner. So I looked for parts, but found nothing, so I pulled it and put a ten bolt from a chevelle in it. (I did keep the rear, it is in my shop)
Now I was wanting more cubes, so I stuck my 427 big block in it. Then got married so it was parked on our Ranch, behind the shop.
Present time: She looks rough, I need to drive her and I am going to start the rebuild. Sorry if I upset any one, but I will be putting it back the way I had her. (nostalgic reasons)
Now please don't get mad, All I had was my 67 Camaro that was in pieces so I used the 327 from it. Now I was up and going, drove the car that way for about seven years when the rear end started popping when I went around a corner. So I looked for parts, but found nothing, so I pulled it and put a ten bolt from a chevelle in it. (I did keep the rear, it is in my shop)
Now I was wanting more cubes, so I stuck my 427 big block in it. Then got married so it was parked on our Ranch, behind the shop.
Present time: She looks rough, I need to drive her and I am going to start the rebuild. Sorry if I upset any one, but I will be putting it back the way I had her. (nostalgic reasons)
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#10
Thanks, I took your advice on the rear quarters and got some old scrap from the junk yard for the repairs, I left all the metal that is there so I can form the new ones.
Last edited by mighty mouse; April 17th, 2014 at 08:52 PM. Reason: spelling
#13
Looks really solid, it's always nice to know the history of a car through personal experience. I love the 64-67 cars, look forward to watching it progress.
On a side note, it looks like the family will enjoy the resto process as well.
On a side note, it looks like the family will enjoy the resto process as well.
#14
Thank you sir. Even my wife, who hates setting out in the shop (dirty) has been coming out and setting by us while we work. I fill like a little school girl all giggly about this.
#16
I see your moving along quickly ! That fender looks very straight for the most part . Hey what grit sand paper are you using to pull the paint and how many layers if paint are on it looks like two ? Or was the white orig
#17
The white looks to original. I am using 80 grit and it is like cutting through iron with a knife. My buddy that has been giving advice (works in a body shop) said the old original paint is a lacquer and very tuff to get off.
#19
That is what my friend just told me to do, he said knock it down with 40 and clean up with 120 and that should move a long faster.
I have a customers truck to work on today but maybe later I can get back to it. Got to make that money to pay the bills.
I have a customers truck to work on today but maybe later I can get back to it. Got to make that money to pay the bills.
#20
Yes, it took me oh about two hrs a fender this way, also 3m makes this pad thing. I call it a mushroom but you can attach it to a air grinder / drill and it works great for th inside and edge clean up I will take a pic so you know what it looks like
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#23
Got some more done tonight. Fender is in etching primer and drying, so I moved on to the trunk lid.
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#24
After some needed time off with the wife, I got back to work. Fender now has build up primer on it and is ready for blocking.
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