Hey guys, just picked up my first classic car! I have a 1972 cutlass with the olds 350 in it. Im new to all this but i gotta start somewhere. This is a car that im gonna be planing on working on for some time and make it run and look like some of the ones you guys got on here. For some reason olds stuck with me, i see so many chevys and fords but no olds here in the 805.

 

Welcome to C.O. Nice to see another 72 owner.
What model of Cutlass did you buy? I'll let you know now that we are a die hard bunch when it comes to seeing your new project. Please be sure to post some pictures.
Where are you located?

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Thanks Allan, ive been learning alot already, its a 1972 oldsmobile cutlass supreme 2 door 350 with edelbrock 4 bbl. The block casting number says 395558 2 and i believe they are number 7 heads. It runs pretty good but feels like it should be faster. What can you tell me about the engine, like hp and torque?

 

oh and i live in sunny Ventura California

 

The engine you have is pretty much the standard of 72 Cutlass Supreme production.

The 350 4bbl was the standard for Cutlass Supreme production in 72 although some were also produced with the 2bbl. This would give the purchaser a small credit against the car purchase.

The casting is exactly what it should be and the heads should be cast 7. In 1971 and 1972, the exhaust valve seats were changed to utilize stainless steel inserts to allow unleaded gasoline usage

Your engine is identified as an L34: 180 hp CR 8.5: 1 Torque = 275 ft/lbs @ 2800 rpm

 

Right on, i know this engine has alot of potential... im just tryna figure out where to start. I got about 1500 to 2000 to play with and im lookin to get close to 350 hp....What do you guys recommend and where should i start??

 

Welcome - we like pic's! Is your engine pretty much stock with the exception of the carb?

 

Welcome to our site! I LOVE the 72 Cutlass Supreme 2 door with the 350, lol!

 

Thanks everyone, yea everythings pretty much stock besides the carb....
Finally got some pic up, let me know what you guys think, picked it up for $1500

 

Interior is brand new, it just needs weatherstriping throughout and the body needs some work....looking forward to fix her up

 

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