New Member in Austin Texas. 1988 Cutlass

[81X11]

Hello all from Central Texas. I recently bought my 3rd G-body, my first was an 85 Grand Prix LE that I sadly sold years ago. Second was an '83 Bonneville Model G wagon...stop laughing.. ; )

I've also drivin a lot of mid-80's El Camino's at my former job, my boss loved them. I'm a big G-body fan.

Anyway I've ALWAYS wanted a Cutlass and just recently I bought a nice new toy. My car is a '88 Cutlass Supreme Classic with the little 307 V8, floor shift console, full gauges, buckets, handling package, chrome Super Stock wheels, t-tops, and no vinyl roof.

The friend I bought the car from added the Hurst Olds spoiler to it when he bought it, other than that and a Pioneer CD radio it's totally stock. It's by far the nicest one I've seen in a while and is set up exactly like I always wanted one. It's always been stored inside and is rust-free with the exception of the lower front edge of the passenger side door.

The little 307 runs like a watch so I'll most likely leave it alone for now. Car has 92K original miles. It's not a powerhouse but it cruises really well and rides smoother than my Roadmaster Wagon.

I'm going to put the stock Delco ETR radio back in it and stash a CD changer in the truck. Will keep it as stock and original as possible.

Such fun!

Maybe in a few years I'll start searching for an Olds 350 or 455. ; )

The car does need some things here and there and I'm hoping to lean on you folks a bit when I get stuck! Anyway here's a few pics. Will post more in the photos section.

-Mike

 

[Qdub24]

Welcome to the board. That's a nice Cutlass. I'm right up the road from you at Ft. Hood. If you get the urge to sell it, PM me first.

 

[85Supreme]

welcom to GBF!, thats a beautiful cutlass. there are a lot of good guys/gals on this site with great information. hope you find everything your looking for and enjoy your stay :!:

 

[oldtinsmith]

81X11,
Mike, you've got a very good looking Cutty! It's kind of refreshing to hear someone planning to keep their car as stock as possible. I'll bet you really enjoy cruising in the beautiful Texas evenings. Welcome to the site and enjoy!

Doug

 

[ElCamMan515]

Welcome To GBF! Very Nice Cutlass! Hope You Find Everything You Are Looking For and Enjoy Your Stay! Good Luck With Your Project!

 

[81X11]

Not sure if my reply posted, but if not, big thanks to everyone for the welcome! I'm looking forward to reading as much as I can on here and learning about my car. Also I just posted a new picture album in the photo section. Hope you like the pics. -Mike

New Member in Austin Texas, 1988 Cutlass Supreme Classic

 

[81X11]

Doug to answer you I tend to like stock...or stock-appearing cars. I've got nothing against modifications or modified cars, but I looked a long time to find my car, and it's really hard to find basically original cars now, at least around here.

I will say the 307 is a dog, sloow, my Roadmaster has an LT1 in it and after I drive it I feel like the Cutlass has the parking brake on, so an Olds 350 may be in my cars distant future, but if I do that I'll make the install look as stock as possible.

I was really looking for a 442, but when this car came along it was too nice to pass up. Thanks again for the welcome!

Such fun!

-Mike

 

[carmangary]

That's a really nice looking car. Ever take it to the big Veteran's Day Car Show in Bastrop? I used to take my Ghia there when I lived in Austin.

 

[whitey]

Nice

 

[81X11]

I've never been to the Bastrop show, but that's a bit of a drive. I'm just north of Round Rock. We have a good meet every Saturday night up in Cedar Park at the corner of 183 and 1431.

Will try to post some pics next time I go.

Thanks for all the nice comments. I really like the car!