68 Cutlass VS 77 Z28. Considering either.

[kursed56]

Okay, Im looking at 2 cars, one is 1968 Cutlass S, 350 Rocket, auto. The other is a 1977 Z28 350 4-speed. Im leaning towrds the Z28 because its a manual, has the larger sway bars and parts are probably more accessable. Both cars are stock and very clean, just in need of some attitude.

Can you guys help me out with some pros and cons here? Thanks.

[nancejd]

Depending on where you live, the '77 may have additional smog related equipment requirements. I would check what's available reproduction for both before you decide. Some of the late 2nd gen Camaro stuff isn't easy to find.

[Steve Chryssos]

I could provide pros and cons, or I could simply state that for most enthusiasts, short of those with advanced skills, buy the car that is in better condition. A solid platform (little or no rust) goes a long way towards preserving your sanity.

And if neither car is in decent shape, keep looking.

[Steve68]

Be different go for the Olds, bigger interior, bigger car, full frame, better ride, don't see them everyday,

I'm partial dad and grandfather both recieved there 68 442 and Cutlass S 2 weeks after I was born,

[CAMAROBOY69]

I would go for the olds. I just prefer the look of the 68 olds to the 77 Camaro. You could install a chevy engine to make life easier on yourself and save a lot of money. I had 2 oldsmobiles 72 cutlass 350 and 73 cutlass 455. Olds engines are not cheap to build from my personal experience.
I guess I am also a little bias towards the olds. Yeah I know, that sounds funny from a Camaro owner.

[RobM]

go with the olds ive always wanted one i one day ill have one

[woody80z28]

I'd say Camaro but I'm sure you could never guess why.

[kursed56]

Both cars are very nice and clean, rust free. The Z has 54k miles and the Olds has only 34k. Both are cosmetically nice, great chrome and interior with original paint on both. Asking price is $7500 for each.

Im gonna go check out the olds tomorrow, Ill snap a few shots and post 'em. Im not to hip on the color, turquoise w/white interior. Ill have to see it.

Do you guys prefer a manual or auto.

Thanks everyone.

[Colin Frolick]

that's my favorite Oldsmobile

[Radlark]

I would say go for the Olds it is essentially the same as a Chevelle you have alot more options when it comes to trick suspensions and it is defintiely differnet than an everyday camaro

[Steve68]

I still kicking myself for getting rid of my 64 F-85 A/C buckets console car 330hp 330ci no real rust, damn

[CAMAROBOY69]

Both cars are very nice and clean, rust free. The Z has 54k miles and the Olds has only 34k. Both are cosmetically nice, great chrome and interior with original paint on both. Asking price is $7500 for each.

Im gonna go check out the olds tomorrow, Ill snap a few shots and post 'em. Im not to hip on the color, turquoise w/white interior. Ill have to see it.

Do you guys prefer a manual or auto.

Thanks everyone.
Dont let the color of the paint scare you. Its only paint. Thats easy to change. :)

[kursed56]

Ive been looking around the web at sources but I know you guys have some good sources to find upgrade parts. Is there a easy/affordable disk brake upgrade for the older A-bodies? Swap over from another car?

[wantahertzdonut]

Paint is one of the more expensive and most time consuming things to change however!

What do you want to do with the car exactly? Answer that and then examine your aftermarket, go from there.

I'll also add if you go with the Olds, keep the engine in there! Yes it will be more expensive to build but to me (and most everyone who isn't a Chevy guy) it's disappointing to pop the hood and see another Chevy there. To me it makes the car more generic. However if you do decide to change out the engine, don't scrap it! Clean it, seal it, and keep it in the corner of your garage. Should you sell the car, the buyer may want it.

[6'9"Witha69]

Global West has a few things.
http://www.globalwest.net/1964-72%20A-BODIES.htm
So does SC&C
http://www.scandc.com/products.htm
Hotchkis
http://www.hotchkis.net/cgi-bin/EDCstore.pl?user_action=list&category=Shop%20by%20Make%3BChevrolet%3BChevelle%3 B1967

Since it is an A body there are a lot of options out there. Anything that will bolt up to a 67-72 Chevelle will work (for the most part). It is a great platform. The styling deviates from the mainstream. And I don't like the later Camaros (anything after 73). The Cutlass Definitely gets my vote.

[CHILI442]

You could install a chevy engine to make life easier on yourself and save a lot of money.

NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2005/12/side_front442_2-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/03/rear_side442-1.jpg

Be different and get the Olds!

[BonzoHansen]

I don’t think you’d go wrong with either, despite owning a 77Z28. I’m no Olds expert, but the 77 Z28 is not very common, only about 14k made, and I can’t find the breakdown right now, but I swear I remember a 4 speed count of under 5,000 cars. It had painted bumpers & trim and some other little Z-only items. I might think as many or more repop (emblems, trim, etc) parts are available for the Olds. There are some parts for my 77 that are rather hard to get. And a real 77 Z28 got a factory posi, likely a 3.73, and a BW ST-10 trans, not the weaker Saginaw.

What color is the Z? If it is orange, please snap some pics!

77 Z28 info: http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro77.html

But whichever one is in better shape and meets your personal goals is the way to go!

A good example:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/03/1977z1-1.jpg

[formula]

i would say it depends a lot on what you want to do with the cars. Both could potentially be pretty awesome.