79 cutlass build thread (ALOT OF PICTURES)

[vladj]

well here is what i did today:

braced the frame:

also changed the bumper shock:

new one:

old one:

then installed a transmission cooler:

and more bondo......

what do you guys think?

vlad

 

[outsider_27]

pretty sure that trans cooler should have te inlet/outlet pointing to the right, not down.

 

[vladj]

i got it from a 90's explorer and thats how it was on it. which is why i mounted it this way

 

[vladj]

well did some more work on the weekend:

also changed most of the vacume lines and redid some of the electrical under the hood that was all ghetto from the old owner.

then got my friend to paint most of the car for a big mac meal:

and this is him after it was all done:

what do you guys think?

 

[maliburacinfreak]

i dont think i woulda used that stuff on the insides of the doors and fenders and such. probably woulda went body color on those. and that stuff is gonna be hell getting it off the garage floor.

 

[outsider_27]

i dont think i woulda used that stuff on the insides of the doors and fenders and such. probably woulda went body color on those. and that stuff is gonna be hell getting it off the garage floor.

I agree.

 

[vladj]

eh at least i know the garage floor wont rust lol. also its not that hard getting it off with a grinder and wire wheel.

well got started painting it:

first coat:

second coat:

mmm... shiny:

also used some rust remover and painter the hinges:

also look what came in the mail:

what do you guys think?

 

[axisg]

I was right there with you until I seen the yellow paint. Sorry buddy, can't do yellow on a G-Body.

 

[86CutlassUCF]

hmmmm...

 

[outsider_27]

IMO, the only cars that can do yellow is the old Mopars, Roadrunners, Superbirds, and the like.