CUTLASS 1980 Cutlass Calais, newbie to posting, am looking for 78-80 cutlass posts/pics/ideas

[pak442]

As I progress with my Cutlass refurbishing, will be interested in what there is for the 78-80 cutlass posts out there.
My car is my first car ever owned, owned since 1988, driven daily until 1998, stored or garaged since, with minimal drives to keep it alive.
Current 2019 state is in disassembly. Gathering info and knowledge as the car heads toward a new lease on life with better options out there to choose from.
Why reinvent the wheel when others have forged that ground before. Thank you all who have done so.

 

[fleming442]

I'd put the chrome back on and lose the cowl. Otherwise, it's perfect!!!
Enginewise? A stroker small block Olds with fuel injection would be my suggestion. Back it with a 2004r.

 

[Jeff Blagden]

i am old school so I like the factory look but that is a great car I also have a 80 Calais so I am a bit bias looking forward to the updates good luck Jeff from Winnipeg

 

[DRIVEN]

Welcome. Nice looking car, obviously well kept.

If you're looking for other '78-'80 threads, there are a few. Mine isn't really all that active but there's almost 10 years worth. https://gbodyforum.com/threads/grandpa-car-1979-cutlass-thread.13162/
I'm sure you're already aware that 90% of the mechanical stuff isn't Cutlass specific

Be sure to check out Rktpwrd's build threads. Incredible attention to detail.
https://gbodyforum.com/threads/project-olds-cool-updated-2-9-19.62181/
https://gbodyforum.com/threads/the-juggernaut-build-thread.55095/

 

[olds307 and 403]

I usually don't like the cowl hood, Iooks ok on that car. I second the small block Olds stroker and built 2004R.

 

[oldsmobile joe]

welcome, i see minnesota plates on the car. where are you located. I'm in apple valley

 

[hangar401]

 

[pak442]

welcome, i see minnesota plates on the car. where are you located. I'm in apple valley

I live in champlin. Cars up in Zimmerman getting some cancer removed by a coworker of mine. Winter got past the ziebart undercoating.

 

[dr78442]

Welcome. First off very nice car!

This is my first car .very similar story to you. My father bought this car new in 78. It was given to me in 1990. My current setup is 455 fuel injection 5 speed trans 8.5 rear with 3.42 gears . I have a build thread once I find the link I will attach it here.

 

[pak442]

Welcome. First off very nice car! View attachment 131361 View attachment 131362 View attachment 131363 View attachment 131364 View attachment 131361 View attachment 131362 View attachment 131363 View attachment 131364 View attachment 131365 This is my first car .very similar story to you. My father bought this car new in 78. It was given to me in 1990. My current setup is 455 fuel injection 5 speed trans 8.5 rear with 3.42 gears . I have a build thread once I find the link I will attach it here.

Welcome. First off very nice car! View attachment 131361 View attachment 131362 View attachment 131363 View attachment 131364 View attachment 131361 View attachment 131362 View attachment 131363 View attachment 131364 View attachment 131365 This is my first car .very similar story to you. My father bought this car new in 78. It was given to me in 1990. My current setup is 455 fuel injection 5 speed trans 8.5 rear with 3.42 gears . I have a build thread once I find the link I will attach it here.

very nice car, thanks for the pics