Harmon

Finally got the body off my frame of my 1980 Olds Cutlass Supreme. Here is some pictures of what I got. The only thing now is what do I do first?

Do I start with body work, or the frame?

mrgm

I like your cradle. that is a good idea. I would start on the frame and work on the body while you wait for parts or get tired of working on the frame.

Rickman48

Take things apart - bag and label EVERYTHING!! Take many pictures!
Start cleaning and prepping for paint. Re-assemble as parts are received.
I've found when re-assembling, do one 'system' at a time - wireing, fuel, mechanical, body, paint, or as far as time and materials allow.
Don't get 'overwhelmed' - one thing at a time!!

TripDeuces

That's some car port!

Harmon

Thanks for the ideas yall....yeah the carport is in front of a 3 car garage...thats why I had to have the house 2 years ago when we bought it...

Harmon

Took off the body mounts this morning and found one rust spot on frame....the rusty one is on the passenger side under firewall area....

Anyone repair somthing like this?

Harmon

Anyone ever try and repair the rust spot on my frame in the above picture?

Ranzan

Harmon yes it is done all the time

you can get a washer the same thickness and diameter as the original hole and weld it in

Indy_68_S

Ya....& you can get the washers cheap at places like Fastenal. The repro parts places charge like $40 for 8 of 'em .....I got a box of 10 for ~ $8 from a hardware supplier....just make sure they're not plated/zinc coated...you want raw steel washers since they're gonna be welded...