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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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1972 cutlass mess

hey all i am the proud owner of a 1972 disaster of a cutlass i can't find parts for atleast the parts i need lol i don't have pics yet but will soon someone gutted the interior completely and put a pontiac 400 in it grr
Old Jun 5, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Welcome to the site! There's lots of members here with spare parts. I'd encourage you to create a parts wanted thread and include your city/state/country with it. Items as large as an engine and seats can be expensive to ship very far. John
Old Jun 5, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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Welcome to CO! Just let us know the details of your project and location and lots of guys here can help out. The 72 Cutlass is so popular, one can almost build a whole one from repro parts, providing you have a frame and roof...
Old Jun 5, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Welcome- My '72 Supreme was pretty much a mess when I got it a few years ago. It was complete, but with a lot of incorrect parts. Now it has been painted, new vinyl top, restored SSII's with new BFG's(to go on later this week) as well as a restored grille and new interior from Legendary which I hope to get in by the end of the month. It does have an Olds 350 motor, but a '73. Runs okay, but I will still be looking for a local '71 or '72 motor. Ebay has a ton of parts, used & new. It can add up fast. I just laid down $1,500 for pretty much a full front end rebuild. The more I put into the car, the more I'm inclined to keep it. Welcome again, I've learned a lot on this site. Chumley
Old Jun 5, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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mine is far from complete i ran the vin and i figured out it was made in Texas had a 350 with 2bbl but i am not particularly worried about getting it exact but an olds motor in an olds car would be nice lol i don't know why someone put a pontiac 400 in it i found a 455
for $350.00 and can get the seats and most of the interior from summit racing the main things i need is the center console and gauges everything else i have found online i am thinking about getting a digital gauge cluster from Dakota and as far as the console i am clueless
Old Jun 5, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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Welcome

Welcome aboard

We need to see this puppy................. Here's pics 101 to help ya out.



When you reply make sure you are in “Advanced” If it says post a “Quick reply” hit “Advanced”

Scroll down below the box you type in and hit “Manage Attachments” A new box will pop up.

Hit “Browse”

The hit “Upload” and wait a few secs for the pics to up load. Then close this box.
Next you can hit “Preview Post” and your pictures should be there.

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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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A factory style gauge package is available repro for about 500 bucks if you wish to go factory style. If not, there are many aftermarket solutions ou tthere.

You will love the 455 - except its thirst........
Old Jun 5, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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i have tried to find factory style gauges to no avail do you have a link? as far as pics i will post some as soon as i get a new camera mine had an accident with the bottom of my boot lol
Old Jun 5, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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The parts place sells them - http://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/ocat...&YearList=1972
Search rally pack and you will find em. They may need the insides painted white to make them light up better at night, but other than that, I am okay with them.
See my rally pack stuff link below for more info on installation.
Old Jun 5, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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thanks a ton i am thinking the worst part of this project is going to be the floor pan replacement never done one befor that and the right rear quarter is full of bondo debating on replacing that
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Welcome to CO and good luck.
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Welcome to our site! You can get her fixed up - I have faith, lol!!
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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glad someone does lol like i said before no interior at all not even a dash pad she has been gutted but the body is clean except for a few quart sized holes in the front floorboards rockers are clean as well

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