Update to my (frame off restoration) 1979 Cutlass Calais

[jae]

Re: Update to my 1979 Cutlass Calais

Hey, what are you doing with my frame, cross-member, tires and Ford 9"? :lol: J/K. We're originally from Phenix City and got family / friends all through the area.

Any, good luck with the build and keep us posted on progress.

LOL......awesome frame huh? I needed it.... Thanks for the well wishes on the build.

Who is "we" though??

The "we" is the family - always include them as they put up with so much of my crap, I mean, car hunts, builds and sales that it wouldn't be right to leave them out

 

[Pharozen]

Re: Update to my 1979 Cutlass Calais

Look like you are on the same track as I am. Where did you send you bumpers off to? Are you in Alabama?

Check out my bumpers....they finally came back...

 

[1979Calais]

Dam, those look great. I talked to them last week about doing mine, just need to get down to NC to get them.

 

[liquidh8]

The chassis looks great! The frame boxing looks great too.

 

[Pharozen]

The chassis looks great! The frame boxing looks great too.

Thanks a lot!

 

[1979Calais]

We want updates!

 

[Pharozen]

 

[DRIVEN]

You've certainly been busy. I'll be watching this one, for sure.

 

[Pharozen]

You've certainly been busy. I'll be watching this one, for sure.

Thanks so much! You'll be surprised how much that motivates me.

 

[jking78]

I'm still on the pursuit of my 79 cutlass calais, FRAME OFF restoration. I've received a LOT of advice and guidance from many people on this forum.....Thankyou. I've just wanted to post a few pics of a few things I've been doing over the past few months.

As many of you may know, my restoration project started with a NORTHERN CAR but I was convinced that this was the body I wanted to restore. The body reminded me of my father's cutlass when he came out of the marine corp, so there's some sentimental value with this body. It was a very risky decision to restore a rust/salt car but God has been opening up doors and avenues to make this project work. Surprisingly, from what I can tell so far, my floor pans are in good shape with minor rust. I believe that the old transmission leaking so bad, has helped to preserve some of my body.

I found an awesome FRAME so the rusted out frame that came with the car is not a factor anymore. I found a strong rear bumper, which is currently being rechromed right now, along with my front bumper. My stock 3 gear transmission was shot out, so I was able to secure a 2004r overdrive trans as well. Lastly, I've also been able to secure a edlebrock 4 barrel carb and a Edlebrock Performer Intake Manifold as well.

CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW

http://performancecarcraft.smugmug.com/ ... 63_FnPp42h

I loving the blue on the frame. What color blue is that if you don't mind me asking?

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