Hello All,
I'm from North Texas. I am new to the forum, new to G-bodies in general, & developed a new interest in adding to/fixing up/ playingwith vehicles.
I recently inherited a 78 Cutlass in need of a funeral by some people's estimate. From bumper to I'll be overhauling & replacing almost everything (for sentimental reasons). The only good thing is that when I am done the car will be finished the way I want it. But it's gonnas take time.
The areas of concern are as follows:
Needs engine rebuild
-260 that's been rebuilt once before
-300000+miles on it
Needs full suspension replaced:
-When I got the car there was virtually no rubber left in the bushings.
-Ball joints were replaced before, so that make it easier the 2nd time.
-Car feels like driving a waterbed at this point.
Has an electrical short that kills the battery over the span of a week.
-not a lot of money, just time. ugh
Not one thing in the interior will be left. It all gets replaced.
I am on a budget, but if any of you have any suggestions on upgrades/replacements/etc let me know. I found a good deal on a reworked 455 block and was considering that. My primary concern is the suspension at this point. Any ideas on updates/upgrades? If I'm going to do this, I want it as good or better than before. I don't plan on draggin' it, but I do want it to be a very fun corner hugging city car. (Not much legal racing options in my area)
Thanks all and hope to talk with you soon. This all looks very interesting and informative.
I'm from North Texas. I am new to the forum, new to G-bodies in general, & developed a new interest in adding to/fixing up/ playingwith vehicles.
I recently inherited a 78 Cutlass in need of a funeral by some people's estimate. From bumper to I'll be overhauling & replacing almost everything (for sentimental reasons). The only good thing is that when I am done the car will be finished the way I want it. But it's gonnas take time.
The areas of concern are as follows:
Needs engine rebuild
-260 that's been rebuilt once before
-300000+miles on it
Needs full suspension replaced:
-When I got the car there was virtually no rubber left in the bushings.
-Ball joints were replaced before, so that make it easier the 2nd time.
-Car feels like driving a waterbed at this point.
Has an electrical short that kills the battery over the span of a week.
-not a lot of money, just time. ugh
Not one thing in the interior will be left. It all gets replaced.
I am on a budget, but if any of you have any suggestions on upgrades/replacements/etc let me know. I found a good deal on a reworked 455 block and was considering that. My primary concern is the suspension at this point. Any ideas on updates/upgrades? If I'm going to do this, I want it as good or better than before. I don't plan on draggin' it, but I do want it to be a very fun corner hugging city car. (Not much legal racing options in my area)
Thanks all and hope to talk with you soon. This all looks very interesting and informative.
