First Cutlass Deserves First Post
September 12th, 2012, 09:05 AM
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First Cutlass Deserves First Post
Hi everyone - I have been looking for the right Cutlass convertible for the past 5-6 years and finally found one that fit the bill.
It is a '71 Cutlass Supreme Convertible. It is not an SX but it came with the 442 hood and rear bumper. Power steering, brakes, windows and convertible top for a very nice package.
I did not want a show car,.. I wanted a good condition driver that had a lot of original features. This is the one. Almost all original with the exception of re-upholstered seats/top, and a paint job,.. repainted the original Bittersweet color. Dash is all original, original Rocket 350 motor and tranny, has the chrome trim and beauty rings on the Rallye wheels.
Overall, it's in what I would call better than good shape. It burns a little gas (a little black smoke on startup) and has just enough things that I want to work on.
So anyway,... Here I am and I'm sure I'll be asking questions.
Thanks a bunch,
Carl
It is a '71 Cutlass Supreme Convertible. It is not an SX but it came with the 442 hood and rear bumper. Power steering, brakes, windows and convertible top for a very nice package.
I did not want a show car,.. I wanted a good condition driver that had a lot of original features. This is the one. Almost all original with the exception of re-upholstered seats/top, and a paint job,.. repainted the original Bittersweet color. Dash is all original, original Rocket 350 motor and tranny, has the chrome trim and beauty rings on the Rallye wheels.
Overall, it's in what I would call better than good shape. It burns a little gas (a little black smoke on startup) and has just enough things that I want to work on.
So anyway,... Here I am and I'm sure I'll be asking questions.
Thanks a bunch,
Carl
September 12th, 2012, 12:34 PM
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Welcome aboard. Now you have the fun job of making sure it's all the way it's supposed to be. Looks like the PO decided not to put the rocker chrome back on when it was painted. I'd be curious to know if that's a repro hood or not; the fit looks pretty good.
September 12th, 2012, 01:32 PM
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Shoot,.. I've already made a $300 order to OPG !!! Need a boot for the top, glass for 1 side mirror,... and a car cover. It will stay in my garage but still,.. it needs a cover.
September 12th, 2012, 02:07 PM
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Allan - This was not an SX model. I believe the only Cutlass to get the rocker chrome was the SX and the 442. Good chance I'm wrong about that but researching the history of this car told me that the Supremes did not have that chrome. To the best of my knowledge and vision,.. this is not a repro hood.
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September 12th, 2012, 03:20 PM
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Allan - This was not an SX model. I believe the only Cutlass to get the rocker chrome was the SX and the 442. Good chance I'm wrong about that but researching the history of this car told me that the Supremes did not have that chrome. To the best of my knowledge and vision,.. this is not a repro hood.
Shoot,.. I've already made a $300 order to OPG !!! Need a boot for the top, glass for 1 side mirror,... and a car cover. It will stay in my garage but still,.. it needs a cover.
Shoot,.. I've already made a $300 order to OPG !!! Need a boot for the top, glass for 1 side mirror,... and a car cover. It will stay in my garage but still,.. it needs a cover.
September 12th, 2012, 05:18 PM
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The rocker chrome I'm referring to is the stuff on Eddie's pic. At the very bottom. I'm familiar with SX models and they had wheel opening trim that only went to the side trim. The car in the OPs pics has full wheel trim - hence my comment.
September 14th, 2012, 03:33 PM
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Thanks for the compliments guys,.. Looks like I need to get that trim on !!
Here she is after I cleaned her up. Yes the top was down but I was very easy with the water. Too bad it's raining here in Tulsa today,... I wanted to go burn some gas. I'll have to wait for Sunday. Spent the last couple nights cleaning up the interior, under the hood, wheels, etc. Nothing major,.. just want to get it back clean.
I'll post more pics when I get a chance. Everyone have a good and safe weekend!!
Here she is after I cleaned her up. Yes the top was down but I was very easy with the water. Too bad it's raining here in Tulsa today,... I wanted to go burn some gas. I'll have to wait for Sunday. Spent the last couple nights cleaning up the interior, under the hood, wheels, etc. Nothing major,.. just want to get it back clean.
I'll post more pics when I get a chance. Everyone have a good and safe weekend!!
March 2nd, 2013, 04:11 AM
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