My 78 Cutlass..Is it worth fixing?

[jjamm7667]

I'm having a hard time deciding whether I should keep my cutlass and get the bodywork done or just let it go for parts. I'm rebuilding a 5.7 from a 2000 express that I want to put in it. Take a look at the pics...Is it worth the trouble?

The trunk lid has the most rust. The floors, trunk and frame are great. It spent most of its life in NC.

 

[brettlaage03]

if the floors, doors, frame is good, then i'd say yes. I thinks those r kinda hard to get parts for. At least around here they are. I got rid of my project cuz the frame and floors were really bad.

 

[bill]

if the floors, doors, frame is good, then i'd say yes. I thinks those r kinda hard to get parts for. At least around here they are. I got rid of my project cuz the frame and floors were really bad.

x2....foundation (frame/floorpan) is the most important factor to the overall condition of the car....all the skins are really just cosmetic and can be fairly easy to replace/repair. Looks pretty good, overall...imo

 

[Doug213xrj]

I vote Yes.


Doug

 

[84cutlassjuggalo]

i say fix it. It also boils down to how much the car is worth to you. My 88 has rotted frame floor, trunk and 1/4s but i'm still determined to fix it because that car did so much form me.

 

[robhowardiii]

You should get rid of it. I will gladly help by taking it off your hands. It looks cleaner than most upstate NY g bodys.

 

[78 salon]

Trunk deck is a pretty easy find. Bumper inner will be a bit expesive, if you can find it. Otherwise, keep the SOB and fix it to your liking. Try to find a trunk deck for a 78-79 salon

 

[oldscutlass81]

Personally, I would fix it. But if you want to get rid of it let me know, I would love to take it off your hands lol.

 

[-83MONTESS-]

Man thats alot cleaner than my Monte was when I first got it. I think the floors being in good shape alone is enough reason to fix it. All the ones I see around here usually have a good section rotted out like mine did. Good luck

 

[Reegal]

keep. keep. keep.
idk about u but that body style is extinct in my state. i never see them round my way. and like they said before, the floor and frame is the mot important. u can just replace the trunk or fix the rust. not bad at all. u should look at other members cars on here n see what they done. alot of folks on here been through alot dealing with rust, and yours is nothing compared to most. and like they said, the value is what u want it to be. if its worth fixing to u, then its worth fixing. its YOUR car.

but i say keep it lol