Hello and thanks !
I've been lurking for a while and want to say 'Thanks' for the info I've learned here. This site has been an invaluable resource!

I figured I'd better become 'legit' since I am beginning the complete restoration of my '68 Cutlass S convertible.
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I am the 3rd owner...bought it back in the mid-80's. Its a numbers matching 350 4bbl w/ a JetAway, has several options & is still its original Provincial white w/ Garnet guts.

This was my daily driver for several years....until ~ 18 years ago. It was hit while parked, so I threw it in a barn with the idea that some day...some day I'd be able to resurrect it. Well, that time has come.

I hope to learn more & contribute what I can.....

 

Looks like you have a nice resto project there. glad to hear that you are going to be putting that beauty on the road again. there is a lot of info on this site and hopefully your project goes smoothly for you.

 

Welcome aboard

Sounds like a good plan. Keep us posted of your progress with pics

 

Welcome to CO. Great car to restore.

 

Welcome aboard!! That's going to be a beautiful ride when your resto's done.I've always loved the 68 Cutlass/442 style. How's the engine,drivetrain and interior? Will you repaint in it's original colour? Keep us up-to-date[with pics]....Derek

 

Thanks to all for the Welcomes !
Thanks !

Drivetrain is good. Car has 99K on it.

Engine runs great (considering it sat for 18 years). A couple of months ago, I decided to resurrect it. I pulled the plugs, shot some oil in the cyls & spun it by hand..easily. Checked points, changed the fluids, plugs, starter & batt and did some general cleaning/checking. I got out the 18yo gas best I could and added a few gals of fresh. Even with this nasty mix, it fired on the 2nd try. Now it fires instantly & idles nice. Trans works as it always has in all its 2 spd glory...!

Replaced master cyl & a rotted front-to-rear brakeline & took it for a spin...Ahhhhh!

Interior is complete, but worn. Its all coming out and staying dark red (garnet). I am ecstatic that Legendary Interiors (& others?) is now offering what seems to be the correct '68 dark red. '68 dark red was one of the forgotten colors for all of the repro co's for a long time... I need to study this more....

The plan is to keep it as close to factory as possible, although I might swap out the 350/JetAway combo for something else for drivability/fun, but stash it since it is original factory (no's matching) equip.

Should I start a new thread in another section ?

 

Glad you un-lurked (is that a word) and decided to join our group, great bunch of people here. We'll be looking foward to your progress pictures.

 

Thats a gorgeous car.

 

Hey glad to have you with us here at CO. Looking forward to seeing progress in the following months on your car.

 

Welcome!! She's going to be a beauty!! Post a lot of pics!! We love 'em!

 

Welcome to the site.

 

Welcome to this helping forum with lots of good opinions for all your needs.

 

Oh no not another cutlass just kidding welcome to the site were a fun bunch with lots of informationI am more impressed everyday at all the olds that are saved and redone.Some cars are less fortunate but have to have a few meet there end to save others.I was curious are you going to try and save that 1/4 or replace it.

 

Gonna replace it & the other with a pair of decent used OEM ones I got out of OK years ago.

Figured I better make & maintain a thread about it...

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...s-restore.html

Thanks again to all for the welcomes !