Howdy, New here and hoping to get some of yalls advice/tips tricks for a 1969 cutlass I've had since I was 15 ys old.
done a few things here and there my dad actually had the motor rebuilt at some speed shop in spring branch houston tx. It was some time ago and we can find the build sheet and niether of us know exactly what was done to it.
I picked up outta storage a year and some change ago and started ****** with it here and there


here's what I do know
455 bb
New crankshaft,
New rockers/lifters
qjet that came off an 80s Buick so I'm thinking 700 800cfm
hooked headers
B&m star shift (will replace with a dual gate if I can find one)
the rest is wore down stock **** that's gotta go.

 

Welcome to the site, it has good bones for a fun play toy.

 

Welcome. Has potential.

 

That's the plan. Wanna make it more drivable. Looking to slap a holley on it soon

 

Thanks, yeah I'm maybe wanting to do more of a touring build but we'll see. I'm gonna rip all the trim off and the emblems since it's not a 442 n all. Definitely have to replace all my wiring and radiator lol
maybe a ford 9in rear
Might have to get slimmer wheels since back ones dont clear.
Rn im looking for advice on a good cost effective suspension upgrade.

 

That looks like a lot of fun. In high school my friend ended up with a ‘69 or ‘70 GTO that had a dual gate, I was mesmerized by it. I hope you find one:-)

 

Welcome! Cool, like to see you make it a fun driver. Less money, less worries!

 

Welcome to Classic Oldsmobile. Cool project car for sure. Did your Dad put those red fender wells in? If those are original they may help pay for your upgrades. If you wanted to part with them.

 

Good lookin' doggie! Best of luck.

 

Welcome. Cool Oldsmobile. Is that a Dodge truck?

 

You get a chance post a pic of the cowl plate

 

Welcome aboard! Looks like a good project! Keep us informed.

 

no sir! Those red fenders came with the car

 

thanks!
yes, that's my 78 dodge ramcharger.
Rn has a frozen 318 haha. Planning on doing a magnum or 3rd gen hemi swap someday

 

Yup....

 

U want the Vin? Or just in general a photo of the plate? I'm offshore rn so I'll see what I can do. Rn I'm looking for a good suspension set up. What sub forum do I hop on for that?

 

hahaha you got it
Tbh it's probably more work than it's worth but we'll see.

 

Now I will add that I bought the car with the fender wells and emblems.

 

The cowl plate will tell you where the car was built. If the car was built in Lansing, it might be a W30. Keep an eye out for build sheets and broadcast cards