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I've searched the numerous threads and still have some questions. Here's my situation. This will be a daily driven in all weather, summer and winter, in traffic and highway useage. I currently have an f-body aluminum radiator and dual electric fan setup. I need to cool my freshly rebuilt 383...

I think before I completely install my front fenders and hood, I should probably think about resealing the a/c box on my firewall. The car's not yet drivable but I'm getting some water seepage from somewhere. It will be getting a new windshield and new door seal after it's mobile again. The...

I bought me a new laptop and in Windows 7 infinate wisdom, won't play my saved Youtube videos in their flv format. Anbody know of a good (free) convertor program to convert these so I can watch them? I have way too many to re-download them. And also, what's the best format to convert them to...

Hopefully in the very near future I'll be reinstalling a dash in my 86 Cutlass. I've done a dash swap before so I'm not quite a newbie at it but doing (1) doesn't make me real experienced either. It's been about a year since I pulled the other dash out and did a clutch/brake pedal swap...

I'm looking for ideas and possibly pics of how best to run my new fuel lines. I'm not pulling the body off so the pre-bent lines are out. Can't get them between the frame and body in several places. Also, that means I can't re-use a lot of the clamps to secure the lines the way the factory...

I'm getting ready to put my rear suspension in my car but still need the rear spings and shocks. I'd like to have some opinions on what everyone thinks would be a good combo. I'll outline what I'm looking for. Daily driven pro-touring style setup, with a stock ride height for now. I...

I posted this on another forum and I thought I'd ask here and see what you guys thought. I've read and read enough opinions to throughly confuse myself. Since I'm building a daily driven street car, this is obviously something I don't want to get wrong. I'll be running the 13" Vette C5 front...

I had noticed a lot of guys mention DixieMonteCarlo when making purchases. So, I placed an order with them. On Feb 12 I ordered a z-bar frame bracket, pair of gas tank straps, and the heater control blend lever (that controls the hot/cold on the heater box under the dash). I got a...

Does anyone have any good or bad experiences with Dakota Digital gauges? I've been looking at these and they will fit in my Cutlass instrument pod. http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/ ... prd310.htm They have several features. DD has features such as turn/hi beam indicators, odometer...

Just curious as to what type of ''simulated" woodgrain this is supposed to be. I'm thinking about replacing all mine with real wood veneer and I'd like it to look kinda stock but more like the higher-end luxury cars. More modernized. I might be wrong but is sorta looks like the rosewood in...

I picked up my engine from my engine builder today. 385 SBC. 4.040 x 3.75 2pc rms 4 bolt main. AFR 190 heads. Intended usage: daily-driven hi-performance street. Idle - 6000 rpm. I told the builder I wanted a quench ht somewhere around .040 - .045. With the .041" Felpro 1003 gasket and a zero...

As the title states, what is the proper finish for a stock restoration on a (gloss) Black 86 Supreme? All the pics I have collected doesn't really show this real good and light reflection can be off in pics anyway. I'm refering to the wide trim that goes across the roof and then down the sides...

I'm getting ready to install my front coil springs and have a few questions about ride heights. I'm not looking for a *lowered* look, just something close (0" - 1" or less lower than stock at most) but not slammed. Here's a pic of my Cutlass with the 307 and stock front springs. I've...

In my searches of other peoples cars online, I have noticed that some cars have a narrower trim along the bottom on the rocker panel. Looks to be about 1" wide vs the 4-6" trim on the Supremes and Salons. Just curious what this trim came off of. It's on too many differant cars to just be...

Ok, my 86 has the Claret interior (or it will have when I'm done). Last version of my car was Black exterior and the same Claret interior. This car is presently blue so it will be getting painted either Black or the Burgandy. Trim will be all stock Supreme trimming. Will have the stock style...

Just curious if anyone has a picture of a 70 Cutlass spoiler on an 86 Cutlass. I know the trunk lid of the a-body has more angle than the g-body but I thought about trimming the a-body spoiler so it sat flat like the 83 H/O spoiler. Any thoughts? Think it would look good? I also thought...

I'm slowly getting a few things done on my 86 Cutlass. My plans are for a daily-driven Pro-Touring style build. As the title states, 383 SBC with Accel SuperRam, 10-1 cr, 230*/236* 113* Comp Extreme Fuel Injection hyd roller, AFR 190 heads. I know I'm gonna catch he!! for the SBC in an Olds...

I was talking to another forum member about this. I had converted my 84 Cutlass with 3.8L to 350 Chevy. I'm now wondering if I have the correct engine mounts. The mounts I have sat the engine too high requiring about 1/2" spacer on my fan shroud (where it seperates in the middle) so the fan...

Hi all. I just found this site today. I've already seen that TonySS is a mod here and ve've had discussions on Pro-Touring.com. I'll introduce myself to the rest of you. I've got an 86 Cutlass that I'm really trying to get serious about building. I'm going the pro-touring route. I've been...