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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 05:55 PM
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Another new guy in over his head.

Hello all!

I picked up this project from a gentleman who got tired of working on her. Nice work done so far and a lot new of parts were thrown in.

But ​​​​​​after doing inventory of all the parts received I got a little freaked out thinking of all the smaller parts and bits I need to source.

Deep breaths .... I'm going to just handle things one weekend at a time. Ordered the appropriate chassis and body manual and waiting for that to arrive to have more freakouts.


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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 05:59 PM
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Welcome to the asylum.
Old Mar 26, 2023 | 06:09 PM
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Welcome! Good luck. You will get some help here if you need it. Lots of talented people on this sight.
Old Mar 26, 2023 | 06:57 PM
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Welcome to C.O. Nice project. The FBM will help figure out things as you go along.
Old Mar 26, 2023 | 08:48 PM
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Nice color
Old Mar 26, 2023 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by OLDSter Ralph
The FBM
Well I gotta say I have no idea what that is.
Old Mar 27, 2023 | 03:13 AM
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Welcome aboard. Its like eating an elephant One bite at a time
Old Mar 27, 2023 | 04:08 AM
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You are on the right track- getting the books and info first you will need for sure. Welcome!!
Old Mar 27, 2023 | 04:31 AM
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Welcome. We look forward to giving you advice on your project.
Old Mar 27, 2023 | 06:02 AM
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!



Originally Posted by Fun71
Well I gotta say I have no idea what that is.
I took FBM to mean Fisher Body Manual.


Old Mar 27, 2023 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Fun71
Well I gotta say I have no idea what that is.
Looks like a Cutlass Supreme no?
Give us more details please.
Old Mar 27, 2023 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by no1oldsfan
Looks like a Cutlass Supreme no?
Give us more details please.
I think Ken meant the initials "FBM". OP's guess of "Fisher Body Manual" was pretty good.
Old Mar 27, 2023 | 10:06 AM
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The nice part is that 99% of your missing parts are easy to find. Welcome to the site.
Old Mar 27, 2023 | 11:12 AM
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Kenneth, Fisher Body Manual ?
Old Mar 27, 2023 | 02:08 PM
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Welcome to the group...
Old Mar 27, 2023 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by no1oldsfan
Looks like a Cutlass Supreme no?
Give us more details please.

​​​​It is indeed a 72 Cutlass Supreme. Swapped to a 455 with a 700r4 transmission.

My goal is to have a sweet weekend driver.
Old Mar 28, 2023 | 05:43 AM
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Oh yes! Nice cruiser there. Welcome aboard!
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