BUILD THREAD Project Olds Cool (Recognition!!)

[Rktpwrd]

It almost goes back to the thought that in the 80s these cars really were some of the first true throw away cars when you take a step back to look at things like the flimsy frames and the mystery alloy that the trim is apparently made from. My thoughts are it was probably really cheap to make and thats why they used such a strange material. I dont think they ever for a second thought any one would be restoring these cars one day

I couldn’t agree more, I think that’s EXACTLY what we’re seeing happening here.

Here's an idea, why don't you put a hood ornament on it?

Maybe something like this?
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Just an idea...…






Buwhaahahahahaha!!!!!!! Great job on filling the holes and making it look like it came that way. It's all about the details.

Hahahaha Thanks!

I actually seriously considered keeping the hood ornament on it, but the two I have on hand here are in terrible condition. The plastics are all heavily oxidized and bubbling, the chrome is badly pitted, and the colors have faded near white.

Rather than pay a king’s ransom for somebody’s NOS one they’ve had stashed away for 20 years, I decided to incorporate a little trick I saw somebody use many moons ago. I pulled the center hood trim off an old Cutlass hood, and cut off the rear section of it. Close in the end, flip it around, and presto! A trim piece to match up with the hood trim and still finish things off, but without the ornament.

You can still see part of one of the holes underneath it though, which is why I need to fill them in now.

 

[Clutch]

I couldn’t agree more, I think that’s EXACTLY what we’re seeing happening here.



Hahahaha Thanks!

I actually seriously considered keeping the hood ornament on it, but the two I have on hand here are in terrible condition. The plastics are all heavily oxidized and bubbling, the chrome is badly pitted, and the colors have faded near white.

Rather than pay a king’s ransom for somebody’s NOS one they’ve had stashed away for 20 years, I decided to incorporate a little trick I saw somebody use many moons ago. I pulled the center hood trim off an old Cutlass hood, and cut off the rear section of it. Close in the end, flip it around, and presto! A trim piece to match up with the hood trim and still finish things off, but without the ornament.

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You can still see part of one of the holes underneath it though, which is why I need to fill them in now.

I may have to steal that idea from you.

 

[Rktpwrd]

I may have to steal that idea from you.

Have at ‘er!
I “borrowed” it from somebody else, you might as well borrow it from me!

 

[80oldscutlass]

Man I love this build!!! I am watching and waiting for every update! I am building my own 1980 but it’s a Supreme. Thanks for the awesome updates and ideas I can use

 

[Northernregal]

True story...

 

[Rktpwrd]

Well I found it. The limit of my patience.
🤬🤬🤬

 

[old80cs]

In the immortal words of Scooby, Rut Roh!

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[pagrunt]

Just call it modern art, name it "Anger in the Garage", make a fancy display stand, sell it to a gallery for a insaine price, buy perfect NOS pieces & beer. 🏆

 

[Turbo Zach]

Not the kind of update I was expecting! Im glad I am not the only one who does stuff like that. My grandpa had a saying for days like that " maybe the sun will shine tomorrow". Other words give up and come back tomorrow.

 

[Rktpwrd]

You know why I bang my head against the wall?
Because it feels so good when I stop.
😠

I’m just tired of

with this particular POS.

Don’t fret though friends, I’m too damn stubborn to give up. Already working on the next victim, er, version.