New member in Canada 1980 Cutlass

[ed1948]

Welcome to this forum, great place isn't it, eh?
That's a great Wife to suggest you get a toy!!!! Now you need to find an '80' parking spot. So close but missed by that much.

 

[mr evil]

Small world, I saw this car listed and almost pulled the trigger! It looks really clean and is a great base I'm sure. Shame on interior but at least it's in great shape for it's age.
Good buy!

 

[Jeff Blagden]

Welcome from Manitoba I also have a 1980 Olds good luck with the car looks good Jeff from Winnipeg

 

[pontiacgp]

Welcome to the forum from SW Ontario, there is almost enough Canadians here to give us voting status on this forum..🙂

 

[DRIVEN]

Nice clean car! That interior is very likely factory original. GM did some...interesting...things back then. It's reminiscent of the Mohave or Tahoe package. I've also seen reference to an Aztec pattern but don't know what that looks like.

 

[Fender868]

I dig it. It's like a well preserved time machine to à different time. Now if only the wipers worked like they used to when it was new. Haha

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[85442/86buick]

Welcome to a great site , clean looking car.
and that interior rocks !

 

[DRIVEN]

Spend a few days wandering the site since you're new to Gbodys. There is a ton of info and knowledge to absorb.
My '79 was much like yours when I got it. Very original with a 305 and TH200. Yours probably even has the same 2.29 gears, or something equally as lame.
Since you mentioned dual exhaust, check Rockauto for GN pieces. I got both over the axle pipes, muffler, and tailpipes for around $125. Then I did my own headpipes. Sounds great, in my opinion.
Unless your 305 is worn out, you might consider leaving it alone. For my money, regearing to 3.42s and swapping in a 200-4R made it feel like twice the power it had. Plus, since my cruise RPM stayed the same, I can still knock down better than 20mpg.

However you preceed, please start a build thread. We'd all love to follow along.
And welcome.

 

[Northernregal]

Rock auto is really good for parts. I picked up some super cheap stuff to redo my brakes. All 4 wheels for $100 shipped. Hopefully it kinda stops the car, haha. Bought the cheapest calipers they had until I can find a set of blazer spindles

 

[vanrah]

Welcome Fender 868. I too like the interior. And consider "Driven's" advice as it will give you a good start without spending a bunch of money. And I'll also mention I have some under drive pulleys that would add some Zip, new belts included. Ole' Bob.