69 Cutlass Resto-Mod Build
February 26th, 2012, 08:56 PM
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I got the tank from a 95 Caprice. My buddy owns a muffler shop and he told me to drag the car down one day after hours and we could get the tank in. So it shouldnt be to hard to get it in there. Im also using the caprice straps.
February 27th, 2012, 08:58 PM
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Caprice straps......ahh....IIRC you'll need new mounts welded in.
That's what I saw on another A-body with the B-body tank and the straps that went with it.
Whatever it takes, post up some pics and the progress.
This was the only real bitch part of my swap so far.
You're lucky to have the lift......ooooooh so lucky.
That's what I saw on another A-body with the B-body tank and the straps that went with it.
Whatever it takes, post up some pics and the progress.
This was the only real bitch part of my swap so far.
You're lucky to have the lift......ooooooh so lucky.
February 28th, 2012, 05:24 AM
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I used the caprice tank and made my own straps out of 1" perforated flat stock. The only mods were that I had to widen the rear strap holes. I think the original straps were 3/4 or 7/8". I also added a bolt to secure it to the car there. The original was simply bent around a mounting slot.
I thought it went in pretty easy.
I thought it went in pretty easy.
February 28th, 2012, 08:24 PM
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If I used the style you used Gary it would have been 100x easier.
I just wasn't sure if that was going to be strong enough over time.
The solid 1" wide steel bar stock I used is much harder to work with.
It doesn't flex on it's own, you have to bang your bends into it.
Getting those bends in there with this stuff they had to be near perfect......huge PITA.
I just wasn't sure if that was going to be strong enough over time.
The solid 1" wide steel bar stock I used is much harder to work with.
It doesn't flex on it's own, you have to bang your bends into it.
Getting those bends in there with this stuff they had to be near perfect......huge PITA.
March 22nd, 2012, 01:37 PM
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Got the intake back from the body shop. Had it painted the same color as the car. Got the throttle by cable hooked up. Corvette water pump and crank pulley put on. Waiting on the alternator bracket to come in now.
April 6th, 2012, 08:11 AM
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The shop did them. They are a white pearl. He text me pics last night about 1am.
I think its just the angle of the pic and the shadow on the hood (I hope). I didnt notice that until you said something. We wont be able to meet up until Monday evening. He is working out of town all weekend.
I think its just the angle of the pic and the shadow on the hood (I hope). I didnt notice that until you said something. We wont be able to meet up until Monday evening. He is working out of town all weekend.
April 10th, 2012, 03:01 PM
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He dug everything out from the back room and is ready to put it on the car this weekend...hopefully.
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June 12th, 2012, 04:43 PM
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Got my new hood today! Ordered it from Rob at Fiberconcepts. Looks good. Hopefully this weekend take it to the body shop and drop it off.
Also got most of the pulleys put on the front of the motor, finally.
Also got most of the pulleys put on the front of the motor, finally.
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July 22nd, 2012, 09:32 PM
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Well, I finally drug it out (kinda had to, moving out of our house on the 1st) and took down to my buddys shop Saturday. Minor trimming of the rear frame rails. Used the original mounting areas from the original tank. Just drilled a hole through the rear mounts to add a bolt through and the front bolts lined up prefect. I did not cut a hole in the truck floor. Need to take the straps back off and paint black, but other than that pretty much down with this part.
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November 12th, 2013, 02:45 PM
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Reproduction Bumper Source?
I'm enjoying following the progress of this project. - Steven
November 12th, 2013, 04:53 PM
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I bought the bumper off ebay from the lowest cost one I could find (I think it was Tamraz's). I believe they are only made by one company. Mine has not seen any weather so I don't know how it would hold up on a driver. They feel about the same weight as the original. Chrome quality is decent.
When I was looking at a rechromed one it was going to be over $900. I have heard bad stories about rechroming shops doing awful jobs on the front and rear bumpers too. So I guess it all depends on what you are looking to spend.
When I was looking at a rechromed one it was going to be over $900. I have heard bad stories about rechroming shops doing awful jobs on the front and rear bumpers too. So I guess it all depends on what you are looking to spend.
November 12th, 2013, 04:59 PM
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I bought the bumper off ebay from the lowest cost one I could find (I think it was Tamraz's). I believe they are only made by one company. Mine has not seen any weather so I don't know how it would hold up on a driver. They feel about the same weight as the original. Chrome quality is decent.
When I was looking at a rechromed one it was going to be over $900. I have heard bad stories about rechroming shops doing awful jobs on the front and rear bumpers too. So I guess it all depends on what you are looking to spend.
When I was looking at a rechromed one it was going to be over $900. I have heard bad stories about rechroming shops doing awful jobs on the front and rear bumpers too. So I guess it all depends on what you are looking to spend.
November 12th, 2013, 05:04 PM
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You can get prices from a rechrome shop. I found some that were cheaper and some more expensive. If you have a local one that would save on shipping. But Ive also had people calling and looking for bumpers after the rechrome shops basically destroy theirs.
November 12th, 2013, 06:51 PM
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Thanks! Nope it looks the exact same as the last pics I posted. Built a house and did most of the work myself. My buddy that's doing the paint on the car has it in his house garage and wants me to help him get the hood latch figured out before he does anything else to it. Also been in school the last 2 1/2 months Mon-Fri and only working the weekends. Gonna hopefully start on it again the beginning of Dec
December 1st, 2013, 10:27 AM
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February 1st, 2014, 04:59 PM
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I have 2 hoods, one has hail damage, the other is really nice. I have a couple pass side fenders. PM me your email and Ill send you some pics.
I'll take it !!
and the fenders too please. 
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February 11th, 2014, 05:45 PM
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That ones sold and long gone already. Im gonna dig out one that's in primer this weekend and get you some pics. I emailed you pics of the pass side fenders that I have. Let me know if you didn't get them.
More pics of the car assembled. Comes home Thurs/Fri this week.
April 26th, 2014, 09:47 PM
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Decided I don't like the Impala gas tank. It hangs to low, and I am not going to cut out my trunk floor to get it tighter. So if anyone is looking for one, mine is for sale. I spent the money and bought an original style one setup for fuel injection.
