f85delta88andcutlassS

I didn't take any pics when I was building my 61 only my 66 delta.back then I didn't see the importance like I do now.Now we take a couple hundred per car that we do in the resto shop. And let me tell you they have saved my butt lots of times from checking original door gaps to even what bolt goes where. so definitely take lots of pics you won't regret it .A couple years back me and my son-in-law went to a pinks all out and there was I believe a 62 tempest drag car there I'll see if I have a pic and post it for you I just love this unique body style.

young olds

You have to at least post pictures of it as it is now

f85delta88andcutlassS

I believe he was using a straight axle as well

f85delta88andcutlassS

here is the few pics of my 61 I found on my computer

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young olds

Been working on the cutlass. The rear axle is almost complete waiting for my calipers and rotors to come in, then all I need is to run the hard line from the junction block out to each wheel. I ordered some front wheels for it, now all i need are 4 tires. And I've been working on the engine, all I need is to get the heads done.
8.5 rear end narrowed with gears and posi. wheels are just sitting on there.
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summit racing pulsar wheels
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young olds

Getting the engine together, I didnt know what color to paint it. wanted to go for the factory 69 toro color but I didnt care enough to order it, so i have this color im not so sure about. I got a torker intake for it, sand blasted, a short water pump with the matching pulleys and alternator bracket.
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young olds

Forgot the valve covers too. This is where im at as of today

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nonhog

Love watching this progress! Hope to see it in person someday.
Pacific Raceways?
Goodguys?

young olds

I would like to take it to the track, but I'm going to be leaving for boot camp before ill be able to Finnish it. I just hope I will be able to do a little drive around the block before I leave.

young olds

Thanks, I'm glad you like it

young olds

Got tires to go with the wheels.

young olds

Got a better picture of the engine too

f85delta88andcutlassS

it's going to be sweet young olds. stay safe while your serving .

young olds

after two years I finally have the car rolling again. Its exciting seeing it get this far and I feel like progress will move faster from this point. I found some mickey thompson drag radials used for a good price so I picked them up figuring they would fit, they didnt, so after a lot of cutting and beating with a big hammer I mannaged to stuff some 275/60-15 tires in the back. I think im going to mini tub it just to have extra clearance.
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And I did the rear end for us olds guys
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DENT

I just looked at this build for the first time and I think its awesome.

f85delta88andcutlassS

I love it young, just something about the body style that I love.

young olds

finally got started on the motor mounts, they still need finnished. I based them off the toro/front plate idea. I am also going to run a mid plate.

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After they are done I need to buy my bellhousing so I can bolt up the trans and make the tranny mount.

young olds

The motor mounts are welded up, just need to finnish shaping the plate that bolts to the engine.
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The will be removable from the frame for easy engine removal.

oldcutlass

It's looking good.

young olds

Thanks. Im currently working on welding mid plate mounts to the frame so i can make a bar to bolt to the engine and rest the weightt of the engine on the suspension.

64Rocket

It's a new year, so there must be a up date due soon.

Gene

young olds

I haven't been working on it lately, been working on the wagon. I do have some work lined up, just need to do it.

young olds

still no update just a little teaser
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64Rocket

I'm kinda thinking maybe a front motor plate would work better than the tubes you have with only those 3/8 bolts.

Gene

young olds

I don't like the look of motor plates, even if I used one I would still only catch the same four bolts. Toronado's mount with that small front plate and only use those four bottom bolts. I'm going to run a mid plate too

64Rocket

Yes, the same four lower bolts and also the water pump bolts. Plus you would be able to make a better mount to the frame rails.
My thought is the tube set up is a weak point, with a front plate you have a stronger one piece unit all the way across. the engine has a lot of torque. JMO

Gene

young olds

Ive got an update, finally got my bellhousing so i can finally finnish my mounts. Took some pics with my gopro.
The bell housing is a mcleod 8770-10
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I used an un-machined crank with a bushing for chevy's that came with a turboglide, works perfect with my lt1 t56.
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young olds

did a little mock up in the car, its not all exactly where its supposed to be need to do more measuring. I just love the way the engine looks in there
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young olds

Ive got some big plans for this that i will hopefully start in the next month or two. with 4 of these cars i have to decide which ones i really want done. Im transfering from the air national guard to active duty airforce and once i leave, supposed to be summer, These cars will be in storage for a while. So I really want to drive this before i go but i dont see that happening so im just going to get as far as I can. currently ive been working on the engine, got the heads cleaned up and milled and i have a cam from cutlassefi on the way. The new plans involve a back half kit, I havent decide which one yet but im leaning towards chris alston's. I decided to stop trying to make the factory rear section of frame work with what im trying to do.

young olds

for anyone still interested ive got plans for it still. My recruiter said i should be leaving by july 1st. so Im going to sell my daily driver and the 62 f-85 and use that money to work on this and hopefully drive it. hope to have both sold by the end of the month, then im going to quit working about a month before my leave date so i can get at least a good 1 month mad thrash to work on this!!! tune back in in may for new post!!!

young olds

progress is very slow, still trying to sell my other cutlass. I did get some work done to the heads, milled to bring desired cr and milled the exhaust side flush. plans for finishing are to fill exhaust crossovers and some mild porting.
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I also pulled the clutch/brake pedal assembly off my parts car
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young olds

I ordered my back half parts, will be starting on cutting the old floor/frame out. question for everyone thats done a back half/chassis car. how did you keep the body from flopping around/going out of shape while the floor was cut out?

67 Cutlass Freak

Before we lifted the body off my original chassis we welded cross bracing from front to back and side to side. We got some old shelfing steel with holes in it from the scrap yard for the price of scrap steel. It worked out great. Unfortunately I didn't take any photos of it. They cut it all out at the chassis shop and grinded the welds off. You can't even tell where the braces were welded to the body. Be careful with the roof. That is very flexible. Mine was distorted when the car was media blasted. Here's a link to my photo bucket with a butt load of pictures-
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young olds

Thanks

real57vetteguy

I could work some miracles on those valve covers for ya!

nonhog

Like Christmas morning!

young olds

I have my chris alstons eliminator II frame and matching 4 link. hopefully ill be starting on it soon and ill take pictures along the way. the picture of the bars and plates is upside down.
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the kit has the ability to add a roll bar and wheelie bar if needed.

young olds

finally started putting the back half in, only tacked in right now. Sub frame connectors will come back out when the rear frame goes in then re-installed. im getting excited but idk how far ill make it before i ship to bmt, leave aug 12th. Im going to try to at least get it rolling again.
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67 Cutlass Freak

I give you a lot of credit for taking on a project of this magnitude. I almost did a back half kit on my car. The only thing that stopped me was the weak side rails. You've solved that issue. When I was looking into doing it, they gave me some pretty involved instructions that may help you. If you want I could dig them up for you, and scan them. One thing you want to be very careful about, is welding your chassis together while it's on jack stands. I really don't think it would be possible to keep everything square. At the professional chassis shops, they have a huge 2" thick plate steel platform that the chassis is constructed on. It's perfectly leveled. The other thing that impressed me was the drive shaft simulator piece they used to establish the drive line. I know you've already got your front engine mounts constructed, but I hope you set it up with the engine as far back, and as low in the chassis as possible. You may also want to pick up a copy of NHRA's current rule book if you don't have one.
Keep up with the progress, and by the way THANKYOU for your service, Dave

young olds

its all being tacked in first at this point, Im not sure how yet but we will do our best to keep the car square when doing the final weld jobs. my original intention at 17 wasnt to go nearly this far, over time I figured I should do it right the first time. If you find them let me know, any instructions or knowledge helps. This is all a learning experience from the chassis/ suspension to building the engine. Idk if i have an up to date nhra book but i definitely want it to pass tech.