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
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