BUILD THREAD Street/Strip Cutlass Build: Race it, break it, fix it, repeat.

Kwik_Cutty88

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I've been a forum member for quite a while now, and well here is the start of my build thread. Its a 1988 Cutlass Supreme Classic Brougham. I'm only 16 and so far this whole build has been done on a 16 year old's budget. Here is the car (so far).

383 SBC with:
TRW flat top pistons (10:1 Compression)
Comp Cams Thumpr Cam
1.6 roller rockers
Comp Cams beehive valve springs
Edlebrock Torker intake
Edlebrock 500 CFM Carb
Jegs long tube headers
Jegs 2-1/2" exhaust all the way back
Jegs noisy gear drive
Built 700R4

Right now I've had a little episode with a trunk leak. So I decided to rip the back seat and trunk apart to not only find the leak, but wire brush all the rust and undercoat everything. I'll post details and pics tomorrow.

 

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ChevyRidinHigh

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• Dec 18, 2012

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Re: Cutlass on a budget build thread

Very nice cutlass, love the stance and rims you gave it.

 

87Cut1a55

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Re: Cutlass on a budget build thread

What size rims/tires are you running? Looks good.

 

hotwheelsboy28

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• Dec 19, 2012

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Re: Cutlass on a budget build thread

Great job man lot of adults can't do that on a larger budget!!

 

Kwik_Cutty88

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• Dec 19, 2012

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Re: Cutlass on a budget build thread

87Cut1a55 said:

What size rims/tires are you running? Looks good.

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They are U.S. Wheel Supremes in a 15"x7" size. 235/60/15 in the front, 275/60/15 in the rear. Thanks guys!

 

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Re: Cutlass on a budget build thread

wow. looks like this 16 year old has a lottery winners budget lol.

but seriously, nice ride. besides the leak issue it doesn't look like it can get any better.
Good Job

 

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ChevyRidinHigh

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Re: Cutlass on a budget build thread

damn 235/60/15 in front and no rub??? hmmmmmm wonder how big my 81 malibu can go in the front/rear then lol

 

joesregalproject

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Re: Cutlass on a budget build thread

Wow nice looking ride. Looks like you've got quite a bit of work done. I'm 15, so I know what it's like working on a small budget. Keep up the good work.

 

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Kwik_Cutty88

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• Dec 19, 2012

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Re: Cutlass on a budget build thread

8TRAY said:

wow. looks like this 16 year old has a lottery winners budget lol.

but seriously, nice ride. besides the leak issue it doesn't look like it can get any better.
Good Job

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Thanks, and no not even close to it. My dad and pretty much my uncle have helped me out quite a bit, but there isn't a fortune in the car.

 

Kwik_Cutty88

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Re: Cutlass on a budget build thread

ChevyRidinHigh said:

damn 235/60/15 in front and no rub??? hmmmmmm wonder how big my 81 malibu can go in the front/rear then lol

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Yup no rub in the front. I got a little bit of rub in the back with big bumps, but i bent the inner fender lip in and now its all good.

 

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