OK folks, it's time to vote on your first GBOTM of the new year!
To recap - you can't change your vote, so, be careful when you click and think it through! Also, to be fair, if you HAVE voted and can see the leaders, don't post the standings. We want a fair vote without influence, vote your conscience!
This month we asked the community to list what their resolutions were for your g-bodies! In their own words, here's what we've got from those who chose to share:
mclellan83
"My resolution is to hopefully have a more reliable car so that I can drag 2 of my buddies out more since they both only put a few hundred miles if that on their car this year. I told them next season I am dragging them out even if they are kicking and screaming."
Drkuhar
"My resolution is to get this projects interior together, drivetrain installed, and body in primer by next winter. I didnt need a 2nd full restoration project and didnt want to convert it to an ss. My wife says its my midlife crisis to show i can still do it"
Bonnewagon
"It's been a while for me. I actually gave it a cheapola paint job last summer. Doing that I discovered a lot of water leaks. My resolution is to find and fix those darn leaks. It is so bad I have to keep it covered until I do. [there's a great theme- cheapola paint jobs!]. Another resolution is taking some better pictures! EDIT: a better picture! Now the leaks."
Tomeal
"My resolution is to get it on the road. At a minimum get it road worthy. If I get that far I would love to get it out to some events. Would love to finish up a lot of some small things after that before the end of the year."
Cauterize
"My resolution is to put last years setback behind me and get the 8.8 Swap done in the boxed frame and make it a complete roller.
This should give me some time to drive the Regal and enjoy as much as I can in stock form before blowing it apart for the chassis and LS swap next winter.
Oh and maybe to actually keep by build thread a photos up to date."
Steve 82 Elly
"My New years resolution... to get this thing in there permanently and perhaps take it on a stroll down US 131 Motorsports park once or twice. Wish me luck"
old80cs
"My ‘80 Cutlass has been off the road since 1991, owned it since 1986. Started working on it again almost 2 years ago with a lot of help from a friend. Now the car is almost ready for the interior to be installed. Hoping to have a set of license plates on it in the new year and add on some miles, it’s been an awful long time."
bbcolds
"Resolution for 2024 is getting this back on the road after hitting the wall in 2022. Also lost a rocker arm and pushrod took out the rods and pistons. Coming back with a bigger engine and a lenco transmission. Looking to put the 70 yr old butt in the mid 8's"
08Malibu
"My goal is to have this car roadworthy and painted by the summer. 🤞🤞We shall see."
WesFischer05
"Just want to say happy new year to all of you! I have a few resolutions including finishing up my project LS Swap on my 1981 El Camino! I hope to have it back on the road by march and go back to daily driving it. I daily drove it on the stock 229 V6 for over two years and have owned for for more than 3, it is my first car that I bought when I was 15 and I love this thing to death. The swap has been going on for longer than ever anticipated (since April of 2023) but the whole car other than body and frame has been touched and upgraded while swapping it. I am almost 19 and living the dream with my 80's Muscle car and I will have it running in no time, along with getting it new interior and an alarm system as more resolutions after the swap. Second picture is how the swap currently sits for those who want to see the engine and thank you for reading my little story!"
Metzger82
"My New Year's resolution for my Cutlass is to get the H/O 8.5 rebuild and into the car along with the new tubular trailing arms. I also want to be able to get the rust on the rear quarters taken care of so I can keep the car in good condition. It would be nice too, to be able to have a "passing gear" with getting my kickdown cable properly adjusted. Most important for this year is to at least get to a few Test and Tunes and as many car shows as possible."
88hurstolds
"My resolution is to paint 3 cars this year, GNX clone, 83 H/O Warren Johnson clone and 84 Hurst Olds Warren Johnson clone.
Just installed a 7.5hp 80gal compressor and bought all the tools, drier etc.
The GNX is first, welding in suspension tonight.
Stay tuned..."
To recap - you can't change your vote, so, be careful when you click and think it through! Also, to be fair, if you HAVE voted and can see the leaders, don't post the standings. We want a fair vote without influence, vote your conscience!
This month we asked the community to list what their resolutions were for your g-bodies! In their own words, here's what we've got from those who chose to share:
mclellan83
"My resolution is to hopefully have a more reliable car so that I can drag 2 of my buddies out more since they both only put a few hundred miles if that on their car this year. I told them next season I am dragging them out even if they are kicking and screaming."
Drkuhar
"My resolution is to get this projects interior together, drivetrain installed, and body in primer by next winter. I didnt need a 2nd full restoration project and didnt want to convert it to an ss. My wife says its my midlife crisis to show i can still do it"
Bonnewagon
"It's been a while for me. I actually gave it a cheapola paint job last summer. Doing that I discovered a lot of water leaks. My resolution is to find and fix those darn leaks. It is so bad I have to keep it covered until I do. [there's a great theme- cheapola paint jobs!]. Another resolution is taking some better pictures! EDIT: a better picture! Now the leaks."
Tomeal
"My resolution is to get it on the road. At a minimum get it road worthy. If I get that far I would love to get it out to some events. Would love to finish up a lot of some small things after that before the end of the year."
Cauterize
"My resolution is to put last years setback behind me and get the 8.8 Swap done in the boxed frame and make it a complete roller.
This should give me some time to drive the Regal and enjoy as much as I can in stock form before blowing it apart for the chassis and LS swap next winter.
Oh and maybe to actually keep by build thread a photos up to date."
Steve 82 Elly
"My New years resolution... to get this thing in there permanently and perhaps take it on a stroll down US 131 Motorsports park once or twice. Wish me luck"
old80cs
"My ‘80 Cutlass has been off the road since 1991, owned it since 1986. Started working on it again almost 2 years ago with a lot of help from a friend. Now the car is almost ready for the interior to be installed. Hoping to have a set of license plates on it in the new year and add on some miles, it’s been an awful long time."
bbcolds
"Resolution for 2024 is getting this back on the road after hitting the wall in 2022. Also lost a rocker arm and pushrod took out the rods and pistons. Coming back with a bigger engine and a lenco transmission. Looking to put the 70 yr old butt in the mid 8's"
08Malibu
"My goal is to have this car roadworthy and painted by the summer. 🤞🤞We shall see."
WesFischer05
"Just want to say happy new year to all of you! I have a few resolutions including finishing up my project LS Swap on my 1981 El Camino! I hope to have it back on the road by march and go back to daily driving it. I daily drove it on the stock 229 V6 for over two years and have owned for for more than 3, it is my first car that I bought when I was 15 and I love this thing to death. The swap has been going on for longer than ever anticipated (since April of 2023) but the whole car other than body and frame has been touched and upgraded while swapping it. I am almost 19 and living the dream with my 80's Muscle car and I will have it running in no time, along with getting it new interior and an alarm system as more resolutions after the swap. Second picture is how the swap currently sits for those who want to see the engine and thank you for reading my little story!"
Metzger82
"My New Year's resolution for my Cutlass is to get the H/O 8.5 rebuild and into the car along with the new tubular trailing arms. I also want to be able to get the rust on the rear quarters taken care of so I can keep the car in good condition. It would be nice too, to be able to have a "passing gear" with getting my kickdown cable properly adjusted. Most important for this year is to at least get to a few Test and Tunes and as many car shows as possible."
88hurstolds
"My resolution is to paint 3 cars this year, GNX clone, 83 H/O Warren Johnson clone and 84 Hurst Olds Warren Johnson clone.
Just installed a 7.5hp 80gal compressor and bought all the tools, drier etc.
The GNX is first, welding in suspension tonight.
Stay tuned..."
