PROJECT " LAID BACK 2 " - 1978 SALON 2 DOOR AEROBACK

[JAMCAR223]

This was a quick trip to the other side of town to check on a fender I located on CarPart.com. In the description, ( it actually had pics, which a lot don't ), it looked pretty good. I called first thing this morning to check if it was still available. It was. I confirmed the price of $45. Yes. Ok, I'm on my way... Upon looking at it, I did not see any damage or dings, just surface corrosion. The pick ticket he gave me to go find it on the lot said: RETAIL $45 and WHOLESALE $40. Well, you guys know how I do it... Here's what I got for $40- Pass. side front fender / integrated turn signal light / signal light bezel / wiring pigtail / all the bolts & shims / front splash shield / stainless fender trim / bumper filler ( rough- i won't use it ) / both fender to core support braces / a nice set of radio knobs & matching lighter ( never used ). Thanks you!

 

[Turbo Zach]

Hoarder!

 

[JAMCAR223]

Hoarder!

You might be right... . If I ever end up on the TV show, I'm counting on you guys to clean up!

 

[spidereyes455]

Only if we get to keep whatever we "clean up"

 

[JAMCAR223]

A couple more parts for the build...
1991 Chevy truck serpentine water pump pulley. One step closer to having everything to convert the 403 Olds to a Chevy serpentine belt set up. A little clean up and paint - no problem...

I had White Face Gauges do a few modifications for me.
- Factory style BLACK, instead of white
- 120 MPH instead of the wimpy 85
- Changed the YELLOW line, and RED line to more appropriate RPM levels ( yellow starts @ 4400 rpm stock - meh! )
- Added ROCKET FUEL ONLY, instead of Unleaded Fuel Only

 

[fleming442]

Nice!

 

[pagrunt]

Wonder if they do custom clear overlays for colored warning lights.

 

[JAMCAR223]

Wonder if they do custom clear overlays for colored warning lights.

I had to contact them through Ebay, but they were very responsive. My special order took 4 weeks to receive, and they let me know when it shipped.

 

[JAMCAR223]

More parts for the Butless Cutlass.

I found these on a FB. Did my usual negotiating, and bought them for $80. They have (1) scuff on each panel. I will work that out with a light sand/Scotchbrite, and then paint them to match the rest of the interior. These are the nicest panels I have seen lately, and are easily worth twice what I paid. I'm very happy to have found them. I have a pair of Pioneer 5.25" speakers, but they are buried. When I went to go look for them to take the pics, I took one look at all the crap I would have to move to get to them, and said NOPE!

This is the one area that I will add some weight back to the car. I do plan on driving this car weekly, so I do want a decent radio. I plan to install (6) speakers in the factory locations, and add a decent "mid-quality" amplifier to run it all.

I'm trying to get all of the best options the factory had to offer for this car, even if I add them.
I Have :
- Sport steering wheel
- Rally gauges
- Bucket seats
- Center console
- Concert sound
- Power windows
- Power locks
- Power trunk release
- Trunk light
- Hood light
- Aluminum hood
- Aluminum core support
- Aluminum front bumper support
- Aluminum rear bumper support
- Air conditioning
- Compass / Temperature rear view mirror
- Cruise control ( I may delete this for a cleaner under hood appearance - we'll see once it starts going back together )

I Need :
- Aluminum rear drums ( I've located a couple sets, but just have not been satisfied enough to pull the trigger )
- Deluxe dome light ( The ones I see in the J-yard, are too pitted ) ** Anybody have a good one they would like to donate to this project?? **
- Power seat track ( If I can find a good unit for a fair price ) ** Anybody ??

Things I will add for a better driving experience :
- Tinted windows
- LED lighting ( interior & exterior )
- 403 engine ( mildly modified )
- All frame braces
- Speed rated 18" tires
- 1" drop suspension
- Dual piston Blazer front brakes

 

[Longroof79]

James,
You're getting good at this parts finding and acquisition thing.
You know about having the speedo re-calibrated don't you?