resto-mod 66 Cutlass
March 5th, 2009, 01:57 PM
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resto-mod 66 Cutlass
restoring (body off) and modifying this 66 Cutlass 2 door hardtop into a 67.
VFN fibreglass hood
sandblasted and repainted frame, rebuilt 330, converted disc brake front end with 2" drop spindles and energy poly urethane busings.
currently in body shop, new trunk floor (complete kit) and slight patching required.
check out the progress!
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ration%20pics/
VFN fibreglass hood
sandblasted and repainted frame, rebuilt 330, converted disc brake front end with 2" drop spindles and energy poly urethane busings.
currently in body shop, new trunk floor (complete kit) and slight patching required.
check out the progress!
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...ration%20pics/
March 16th, 2009, 11:54 AM
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i decided to convert the 66 to 67 solely because i like the front segmented headlamps & the 4 tail lamp design.
ps- great looking ride! youre on your way to a sweet looking 67 too..i might need help re assembling mine. its been so long since i took it apart, and ive moved houses since then too!
yeah the roadtrips are most definitely a fun time..
Montreal for a transmission
New Jersey for bumpers
Michigan for a hood
ps- great looking ride! youre on your way to a sweet looking 67 too..i might need help re assembling mine. its been so long since i took it apart, and ive moved houses since then too!
yeah the roadtrips are most definitely a fun time..
Montreal for a transmission
New Jersey for bumpers
Michigan for a hood
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April 28th, 2009, 01:58 PM
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thanks guys..i'm getting the back glass this weekend, found it pretty cheap online from a place in ILLINOIS!
heres a new shot..we are converting this into a non-AC fire wall. I still have to fit the blower motor housing & drill out the centre.
heres a new shot..we are converting this into a non-AC fire wall. I still have to fit the blower motor housing & drill out the centre.
April 29th, 2009, 06:21 AM
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September 21st, 2009, 07:05 AM
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updates!
got the car back from body, and my rebuild shop (AKA storage place) is set up!
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got the car back from body, and my rebuild shop (AKA storage place) is set up!
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October 1st, 2009, 07:03 AM
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hahaha sorry .. here ya go!
sorry for the lousy quality, cellphone camera!
more pictures to come soon!
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October 29th, 2009, 06:14 AM
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MO PITCHAS
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and i found this lovely little nest of a bugger living in my HVAC unit! he musta been snug as a bug in a rug with that much insulation packed inside there !
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and i found this lovely little nest of a bugger living in my HVAC unit! he musta been snug as a bug in a rug with that much insulation packed inside there !
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October 29th, 2009, 06:24 AM
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October 30th, 2009, 10:28 AM
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November 9th, 2009, 06:57 AM
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happy monday - weekend update:PICT2680.jpg
relocated fuel line
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heater box & core installed
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blower housing installed
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heater core housing installed (inside view)
relocated fuel line
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heater box & core installed
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blower housing installed
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heater core housing installed (inside view)
November 10th, 2009, 09:24 AM
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the quality of the hood looks good so far, and i found out that the hood springs have to be changed when you are going with a fiberglass hood from VFN. they sell the springs for 25 bucks, and its def worth the money.
they have been making hoods since the 60's and seem like they know their stuff. my body guy says i might have a problem with flexing in the centre of the hood.
if i do, i'll add something to reinforce it.
next up is test fitting the engine & headers-
i'm waiting on a steering box to arrive. i am also searching hi & lo for a steering column...66 or 67 tilt/non tilt, floor or column shift doesnt matter to me.
does anyone have any tips?
November 10th, 2009, 10:59 AM
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Post some pics of the headers fitting.
I have a few columns hanging around. Let me dig them out and I'll get back to you on them.
November 10th, 2009, 06:32 PM
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66 and 67 are very different and not interchangable without surgery. You need a 64-66 BOP column. A Chevelle should also work but its a little different.
November 11th, 2009, 06:38 AM
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arrgh, you are corrct sir-
i found that out last night trying to test fit a 67 column.
thaks for the tip, i wasnt sure anything other than an Old column would fit!
November 11th, 2009, 06:41 AM
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November 11th, 2009, 09:27 AM
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67 was the year they decided too many people were getting speared by the steering shaft in serious accidents. They made the mounts break away and the shaft collapsing in 67.
January 25th, 2010, 07:48 AM
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hood & fender have been test fitted.
the VFN hood fits well, but will need to sanded/filled to fit perfectly. the hood requires lighter springs on the hinges.
the fenders from the 66 were used, with 67 fender extensions.
(i am converting front & rear end to 67 style, as i prefer the look better)
January 25th, 2010, 07:52 AM
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heres my latest update:
headers do not fit (arrgh) i'll need to have something custom made- or fit stock manifolds if there is nothing available by summer.
2004r transmission has been rebuilt and is awaiting mating to the engine.
i've been fabbing brake lines in preparation.
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headers do not fit (arrgh) i'll need to have something custom made- or fit stock manifolds if there is nothing available by summer.
2004r transmission has been rebuilt and is awaiting mating to the engine.
i've been fabbing brake lines in preparation.
brakelines.jpg
brakelines1.jpg
January 27th, 2010, 10:00 AM
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hood & fender have been test fitted.
the VFN hood fits well, but will need to sanded/filled to fit perfectly. the hood requires lighter springs on the hinges.
the fenders from the 66 were used, with 67 fender extensions.
(i am converting front & rear end to 67 style, as i prefer the look better)
the VFN hood fits well, but will need to sanded/filled to fit perfectly. the hood requires lighter springs on the hinges.
the fenders from the 66 were used, with 67 fender extensions.
(i am converting front & rear end to 67 style, as i prefer the look better)
Thank for the info
January 27th, 2010, 06:54 PM
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