oldcutlass

I think you'll need a flex plate for a 455. Are you using the Jetaway or going with something else? I would do the engine and trans as a unit.

oldstata

I want to hook it up to the stock jetaway get it running save some money then put the th400 in 12 bolt olds and drive line I think budget wise I need to split them into two projects

oldcutlass

That sounds like a plan as the T400 will require some extra work for the cross member, ebrake mod and a drive shaft. There are a couple of threads on the xmember.

oldstata

I have read most of the threads concerning this. I wanted to do both at the same time but Iam getting conflicting info on the rear end swap. I was told that they were a direct bolt in swap. Recently I have been told that I will need a longer drive line with .the 12 bolt olds rear end and I only want to deal with drive line once and I don't have the funds to install the posi yet

oldcutlass

I'm not sure on the rear ends and that's my next project also.

oldstata

What are you planning on ?

I am currently set up with a 65 vista 10 bolt non posi 3:23

And installing a 71 I think . 12 bolt olds with a 3:23 and want to drop in a posi new bearing before installation

oldstata

Here is the home made drop section new and old


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oldstata

Wow I am surprised witch doesn't happen often I guess this is turning into a clone the wife bought me all the emblems

I got home today she hands me a package and here it is all installed

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Funny part is I looked into these and she told me no and she used my phone to set up payment lol

oldcutlass

Nice surprise!

I haven't even given my rear much thought yet. Currently it has the stock 3:08 peg leg in it. I need to get through some unforeseen financial obligations. Maybe next year.

oldstata

So today my oldest turned 16 wow and my youngest turned three. Yes my oldest and youngest share a birthday what are the odds of that ??

So her is what I got my birthday girl
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And all she said is why isn't the olds ready I want to drive it and now I can and you tore it all apart lol

And my little gear head

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stan 65 cutlass

you got me a truck with no wheels?
thats what i thought she woulda said. lol

oldstata

I didn't get to see her reaction.I had my mom leave a package at the office with keys and a map to where it was parked,her mom took her to school late because she went and grabbed her license do all I got was a text she loves it she was pretty surprised

stan 65 cutlass

Nice !

oldstata

So progress is slow lately but I bought some parts to help do e one out today and talked olds with the guy (Chris )

For about a hr he has a 67 442 that he had since high school kicker was his friend had a 65 and he some how got the drive train out if it and it's currently in his 67 he informed me today that he gave it to his son so he could enjoy seeing him enjoy it (WOW) now that's a way too look at it

oldstata

Well I made a 16 year olds day today I gave him a 68 bug it took four of us 2hrs to dig this puppy out deep in the back yard of a horders dream yard

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It was sitting under a tree for at least 20years
I was surprised the floor boards weren't rotted

oldstata

Left rear quarter wow 1/2 inch thick of bondo

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Hammered most of the mangled part out but need to strip the whole section to figure out what's the game plan is

oldstata

Welded up most of the trunk today decided not to glue it down and ran straight beads around the butt of the seams

Also I am getting ready to work on making a patch section for the rear quarter was wondering if there might be a interest in the heal section of the front fenders left and right I believe right side is nice but the left would need mild work

oldstata

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So a good friend has been helping me thank goodness I think I got in alittle above my skill level

oldstata

So I need opinions should I paint the mt valve covers to match the paint color or leave them bare ???

oldcutlass

If they are nasty looking I would paint them and use some acetone and a rag on the tops of the fins and logo before the paint cures.

oldstata

Wow that is one clean engine bay !!!

Mine are fair in shape but I can't figure out what look I like better lol I really like both

oldcutlass

Yeah that was the day after I dropped the engine in. That's always when a DD is the cleanest, just goes down hill from there.

oldstata

How do you like that radiator ? Is it a direct replacement or something else ?

oldcutlass

It's a replacement cheapy Vista Pro aluminum with plastic tanks. It was on the car when I bought and does a pretty good job with the BB.

oldstata

Left wheel well patch
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Left rear lip area repair
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Left rear quarter repair but decided to make a patch section more to come
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oldstata

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More brazing pin holes found

Grinding trunk welds (not fun at all ) but that much closer
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Inside the wheel well patch
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oldstata

Finished grinding welds and scotch bright the whole trunk are for primer than seam Sealer needs applied

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oldcutlass

Nice work, and a lot of it.

oldstata

Lol yes but lucky I have a good friend helping me he did all the welding and fab work I am just the grunt in training going all the grinding !!
But it's been a blast

oldstata

Primed it up today

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oldstata

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Quarter patch almost done

oldstata

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oldstata

Left quarter was hit and fiberglassed filled
Right quarter is a rust farm

If you look on the in side of the trunk on the left quarter you can see the heat shrink spots and I must say, I did not help with the quarter patch today my friend was slow and had it done when I went over after work to cut and make one so we both called it a day and didn't stay late to work in it

oldstata

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11971four4two

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oldstata

Sweet cutlass !!

oldstata

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oldstata

Any one with a 65 I need a pic of the rear quarter trim rear lip area with trim on of the under side to see if it has a gap from factory thanks

oldstata

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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MX442

Wow, a lot of work since I last checked in here. Keep at it! From the pics, it looks like your patch is lap welded? That would be my only criticism. Makes me appreciate my nearly rust free project. I wouldn't even know where to start on a rustoration like that. Get-r-dun, at least a great car was saved and not crushed.