Grandpa Car: 1979 Cutlass Thread

[mclellan83]

My battery didn't survive the winter so I replaced it yesterday. After cranking enough to get some fuel to the carb, it started right up. Obviously...taco run. It ran okay but felt a little lazy. I ate by the boat ramp then threw $20 fresh ethanol-free down its gullet. Ran better on the way home. My most recent fuel receipt was 11/21.
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[DRIVEN]

Added to the parts pile.

 

[DRIVEN]

More parts for the pile.

Donor car had already been scavenged of its entire HVAC system. Still on the lookout for the AC brackets.

 

[ELCAM]

R4 or A6 brackets?

I think I have a set of 78 Olds 350 R4 brackets floating around here somewhere.

 

[DRIVEN]

R4. I'm headed out to another yard tomorrow that has a couple possible donor cars. I'm hoping to find something local, but I'll be in touch if I strike out. Thanks.

 

[olds307 and 403]

You know the R4 brackets need to be extended as they were never an option on the tall deck Olds. Just a FYI on the needed fabrication. Looks like you have all the goodies to get serious on your 425 build.

 

[DRIVEN]

Yeah, I've seen that (some more crude than others). Shouldn't be too complicated, I just need something to start with.

I need to finish the boat first. I'm collecting parts in the meantime.