OLDS cutlass 1979 T-TOP from Santiago of Chile.

[wnagel]

Hi,
Days ago I take the risk and I buy this cutlass t-top 1979 , its a very rare and virtually impossible to find in my country, (Chile), Its come wiht very rare for me aluminium hood!! , well , the rust make they job and I need a commnents , to how to repair this disaster.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IL-1pR-a6qm0tkNG8NL6UONns_qXvXkJ/view?usp=sharing

I apreciatte to much any coments to make my car road again.....thanks and sorry for my bad english.

Waldo

 

[abbey castro]

You need a roof or a very very good metal fabracation person as it looks like a lot of the structural stampings are rusted out.

 

[pagrunt]

En el peor de los casos, úselo como repuesto para su otro automóvil. (Google translation for "worst case use it as parts for your other car".)

 

[78Delta88]

Will need new roof section. I dealt with same issue on T Top Trans Ams.

 

[78Delta88]

Attached are some ideas.

At least email or telephone them...

 

[wnagel]

Thanks , to all

 

[wnagel]

Attached are some ideas.

At least email or telephone them...

Thanks !!!

 

[wnagel]

here the cutlass, the pilars are very firm, the rear section area really clean, no rust,


cutkass from Chile

 

[wnagel]

Well, this is the sandblasting step.....the frame and other part was. paint with powder coat and. put energy suspasion bushing,.......sorry for my english.

 

[melloelky]

Well, this is the sandblasting step.....the frame and other part was. paint with powder coat and. put energy suspension bushing,.......sorry for my english.

looks like a good start Waldo,welcome to site.that hood's a rare find anywhere,good for you..don't worry about your english,we all speak the same language around here😉