FNG from Wichita KS

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Jakefromstatefarm

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Been browsing the board for a while now.. picked up another G Body last weekend, 84 Cutlass (Used to have an 84 Monte SS) so figured I would signup since I will be needing alot of info for the build. Already began running through the car and finding its issues and correcting a few.. Already ordered a complete new front end basically (Spindles, springs, ball joints, tie rod ends, and shocks) since the previous owner decided that cutting and heating springs ok...... idiots..

I do need some assistance finding some upgraded lowered steering stops so that the wheels will stop hitting the control arms.. I have had no luck tracking them down.

I will post a pic for all to see the starting point........ I HATE THE PAINT!!!! Just wanted to clarify.. I love the orange color.. but not the flames over it.. unfortunately they are paint.. I was hoping they were vinyl but someone really did spray them on.. Interesting enough the orange almost exactly matches my stunt bikes paint.

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And a pic of my stunt bike that damn near matches the cutlass..

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Did you buy the orange one off CL? had green flames I believe? Was a nice car, looked at it several times.
 
Not as nice as it looked in pictures... needs some work but yes. Ive already ordered all the suspension parts for it. Then I will correct the couple oil leaks on the engine. And move to the interior and unfortunately last will be the body and paint..
 
Glad to see another wichita member on here. I've been seeing that cutlass on CL for awhile Like you, I like the orange but not the flames or skulls.

Welcome!!
 
I remember seeing that car a lot when I lived in the ICT
 
It wont look like this for long .. suspension is being lowered thr correct way.. interior will be decided on this weekend and hopefully by the end of summer it will be repainted....
 
greasy said:
I remember seeing that car a lot when I lived in the ICT
I remember seeing yours alot when I had my Monte.. Didnt you live over off Rock Rd???
Love your Monte.. so low and clean.
 
Ya in the time I lived in Wichita I lived 3 different places close to Harry and Rock, one over by central and Tyler, one by 29th and Amidon and one in Goddard.....so what plans for exterior?
 
greasy said:
Ya in the time I lived in Wichita I lived 3 different places close to Harry and Rock, one over by central and Tyler, one by 29th and Amidon and one in Goddard.....so what plans for exterior?
Get rid of the terrible lime green flames.... gonna complete the door handle shave the correct way, french in the antenna, fix all of the previous "builders"**** ups and short cuts.. if you dare call him that, may go bigger wheels so possible flare fenders a smidge, and then probably go back with the orange. Love the late model GM orange (Atomic Orange).. might break it up with a pin stripe. Havent got that far yet. Suspension will be done in the next week or 2... then the interior. (may have to custom build a dash for it to get what I want). and finish the body last. I feel ashamed rolling this car anywhere with this hideous paint job though..
 
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