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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 01:16 PM
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New member from Mass

Hey I'm Dave.
I have a 1975 Cutlass S with the 350 v8 in it.
I'm the Third owner of the car. I got it back in 2005 when I was in High School and used it as my point a - b car. Car has been off the road since 2008 last time I drove it around the construction yard I keep it in was 2010.



Pulled her out of the storage spot the other day. I have yet to try to start her It has 1/8 tank of 6 year old gas I need to drain. I was lucky no animals made it inside and it's only slightly more rusty than when I took possession of it. Freeze plugs, and fan belts need to be replaced. Interior is pretty good side for a small piece of carpet missing near the high beam button and the lower part of the bench seat is all cracked and ripped. Outside I need to patch some rusted holes, replace the landau top and obviously repaint it with the beautiful spectre blue.

My goal is to have the car road worthy by late summer or early fall.
Old Mar 8, 2016 | 01:33 PM
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Interesting project.

Looks not too rusty

Frame is OK, so it's drivable?

Oh, and WELCOME & kudos on a pic right off the bat.
Old Mar 8, 2016 | 02:13 PM
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Octania, The frame looks great just a little bit of surface rust in a few places.
Old Mar 8, 2016 | 02:16 PM
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Welcome to the site, doesn't look too bad. My advice is to get the body out of the trunk prior to proceding...
Old Mar 8, 2016 | 02:17 PM
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Welcome to the site.

Good luck with your project list Those freeze plugs can be a little challenging with engine in the car, at least a couple of them will be.
Old Mar 10, 2016 | 12:14 AM
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Hello Dave and welcome to the forum! You have beautiful ride! Forum like this is the best way to make new friends and learn something new about a passion that runs deep. Hope you stick around and find it useful!
Old Mar 10, 2016 | 08:40 AM
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Welcome... Looks like a good project... I have always preferred the "S" body style over the Supreme in those years...
Old Mar 10, 2016 | 01:16 PM
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Welcome from RI
Old Mar 10, 2016 | 05:53 PM
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Welcome fellow MA resident
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