First car was a 75 Cutlass. Drove Mustangs ever since. Now going back to a 65 Cutlass. Going to be my retirement car. Needs complete resto.

 

Welcome to the site, congrats on the new project. Post some pictures when you get a chance.

 

 

Congrats on your 65. A great choice for a retirement car! They are a great driving/cruising car. Enjoy the restoration process and get ready for lots of looks and thumbs up when on the street, lol. Grab some chassis and body manuals, they are a big help. Post some pics when you get a chance!

 

Welcome to the group... Good luck with your new project... I'm sure you will find a lot of info here to assist you along the way...

 

Decent starting point.

 

Looks good !! Welcome!

 

Looks pretty good. What engine, tranny, etc does it have? What are your plans for the restoration, stock, modified, or?

 

hongsermeier My retirement car is a 65 cutlass 330 4speed 2 door sports coupe that I got 5 years ago. Good luck with car and retirement Bassinguy

 

Bassinguy, was that an original 4 speed? If so I'd imagine it is even more rare than a convert! Would love to have a 4 speed!!

 

Engine is a 330, tranny is currently stock but changing to a 200R4 soon. Plan is mostly stock with some upgrades. Once tranny is done, will get new 17 in wheels and tires followed by 4 wheel disk conversion and all new suspension..

 

As far as I can tell, yes it is original. No indications of it ever being an auto. Has a 4speed dash,steering column is correct,radiator is for a stick, hole in floor is a good clean cut, The car has the heavier frame like a 442 with the 4 holes for rear upper control arms. I tried to find out from G.M. about rarity ,but records don't go back that far. It is a fun car to drive with the 4 speed. Bassinguy

 

Welcome ! Im new here as well. seems like a good place with helpful people

 

Very good starting point. It should be a fun project.

 

 

Update: Finally got the car in the garage for the tranny swap. Have decided on the wheels. Going with Riddler 695's in chrome.17x7