72 Cutlass LSX [Archive] - Pro-Touring.com

ZVT

12-05-2007, 09:52 PM

NEVER MIND I FOUND IT ON YOUR SITE :-)

Wow thats pretty damn nice...

What i really would like to see is more of this build the bottom of the pic it looks like an LS7 with twin turbos?
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

jeff s

12-08-2007, 07:48 AM

Yes, we've done a number of LS7 twin turbo's. The Cutlass in a SX model. The engine is actually an LS7 that I stroked to 455 cid, It now has the same bore and stroke as the original 455 Olds. Here's some pics from yesterday. Hope to have this at the Year One event.

frankenstang

12-08-2007, 08:06 AM

The wagon is progressing slowly. The floors are in and the trans tunnel was raised approx 2 inches to accommodate the T-56 trans. I get to make brackets for the front brakes to fit the MonoBlocks to the uprights. It's getting 15inch rotors in front and 14's in back.

Here's a link on his site to the Can-Am car.
http://www.schwartzperformance.com/ttls7canam.htm

And a video of the engine dyno run...
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=9133514

trapin

12-08-2007, 08:23 AM

Another great one, Jeff. Can't wait to see it finished.

Young Gun

12-08-2007, 11:05 AM

just sent you an email about those frames jeff! looking awsome by the way!

Tony_SS

12-08-2007, 02:05 PM

Awesome!

turbodarryl

12-15-2007, 02:09 PM

Hey Jeff that car in going to be great. Is that color nugget gold on the cutlass ?

jeff s

12-25-2007, 11:10 PM

Hey Jeff that car in going to be great. Is that color nugget gold on the cutlass ?
It's actually the original color, code 53 i think.

Tony_SS

12-26-2007, 06:42 AM

Anymore progress pics?? I love that body style - its about time we see a good one. Nice color choice too.

Rybar

12-26-2007, 11:49 AM

That is a Killer project Jeff, love the direction your going with it!

jeff s

12-26-2007, 07:53 PM

Anymore progress pics?? I love that body style - its about time we see a good one. Nice color choice too.
Progress updates on the site now. More in a week or so.
www.schwartzperformance.com/cutlassLSX455.htm (http://www.schwartzperformance.com/CutlassLSX455.htm)

DFAuto

12-27-2007, 12:21 AM

Every time I am satisfied with my ls1/supercharger setup I see something like that I feel the urge to go bigger.

Tony_SS

12-27-2007, 05:51 AM

Jeff, can I talk you into keeping that vinyl top off? One of the nicest parts of that body are those angular lines on top of the rear quarters and the black top just kills them IMO.

Young Gun

12-27-2007, 07:49 AM

still loving this build...what is the turbo setup on that thing?

dodge

12-27-2007, 01:28 PM

very nice progress..keep up the awesome work

Benoit23

12-27-2007, 01:53 PM

One of my favorite Cutlass'.

Do you have any shots of the front w/ the grill & the hood on?

I love the wheels also. I can't wait to see it completed.

gearheads78

12-27-2007, 03:06 PM

Very sweet ride. I love the job you did on the tubs.

jeff s

12-28-2007, 10:36 PM

Customer insists on keeping the top. Trying to do it in carbon material. Most of the Supreme and SX (ones with a notch roof line) had the vinyl on them. What turbos? No shots with grill hood on yet.

Young Gun

12-28-2007, 10:46 PM

are those not turbos?
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20547&d=1196913721

rileydawgg

12-29-2007, 12:56 AM

Awesome Olds, just awesome. I agree, my vote would be to lose the top... then again, I ain't paying now am i?

Like those seats too.

jeff s

12-29-2007, 08:08 AM

are those not turbos?
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=20547&d=1196913721
Don't know anything about them...

Young Gun

12-29-2007, 08:22 AM

Don't know anything about them...

ok! sorry if i came off as a d*ck there...i was genuinely asking if they were turbo's...i was afraid something new had come out i had managed to completely miss! great looking build though!

Mr Nick

12-29-2007, 09:05 AM

WS6

12-29-2007, 04:55 PM

ok! sorry if i came off as a d*ck there...i was genuinely asking if they were turbo's...i was afraid something new had come out i had managed to completely miss! great looking build though!

Colin I'm betting he's not wanting to tell everyone everything about the car just yet. You'll have to look for your answers in the pictures.

Young Gun

12-29-2007, 05:50 PM

Colin I'm betting he's not wanting to tell everyone everything about the car just yet. You'll have to look for your answers in the pictures.

hahah damn my lack of knowlege of turbos!!! i love the setup though!

jeff s

12-29-2007, 08:33 PM

I'm a pretty strict Olds fan, and I hate seeing Chevy engines swapped into Oldsmobile's. And I consider the LS engines to be a Chevy design. (not looking to start a cyber fight)

I must say though, this particular "LSX-455" has me more then just a bit intrigued. Excellent work, I look forward to more progress.
I'm an Olds (and Pontiac) fan too. I've even built several Olds engines this year alone. The owner of this project is a die hard Olds fan with several other perfectly restored examples.
This LS7 has the same bore and stroke as the Olds 455. (4.125 bore x 4.25 stroke) In this car he wants to drive it everyday in the summer with all the modern conveniences (efi) and gas mileage that the latest GM engine design provides. We're also going to contruct a stock Olds looking air cleaner to make to the ram air hood.
Thanks
PS
Ask me about the Twin Turbo 326 Pontiac engine 65 LeMans project.

jeff s

01-08-2008, 05:46 AM

One of my favorite Cutlass'.

Do you have any shots of the front w/ the grill & the hood on?

I love the wheels also. I can't wait to see it completed.
Not yet, should have some next week.
The owner decided to ditch the vinyl top. (good move IMO)
Here's the revision Carter did.

Tony_SS

01-08-2008, 07:56 AM

The owner decided to ditch the vinyl top. (good move IMO)

:woot:

jeff s

01-20-2008, 03:45 PM

Stainless hood hinges test fitted Friday. Pics soon

Young Gun

01-20-2008, 07:30 PM

wow that looks good...keep it up!

muthstryker

01-20-2008, 09:39 PM

ok! sorry if i came off as a d*ck there...i was genuinely asking if they were turbo's...i was afraid something new had come out i had managed to completely miss! great looking build though!

they arnt turbos, they are hair dryers, should go pick some up for your nova, conair gives you the best power :hammer:

jeff the cutlass is looking sweet. cant wait to order my frame from you. keep up the good work man

jeff s

07-28-2008, 08:40 PM

We hope to assemble starting next week.

GothamCity

07-29-2008, 10:14 AM

Love that Cutlass!! Hopefully my 72 Cutlass will look half as good...

Tony_SS

07-29-2008, 10:25 AM

Cool... Looking forward to more pics.

SaturnVUEguy

07-29-2008, 12:03 PM

I know of a guy in West Chicago who would love this car. He collects Oldsmobiles

Memphis

07-29-2008, 01:32 PM

Man I love that car

BaddestBuick

07-29-2008, 04:03 PM

Its looking siiick already

orbit

08-15-2008, 06:20 AM

Did this car ever get done? :dunno: I woul dlike to see more of it!

jeff s

08-27-2008, 08:20 PM

Here's a couple shots I took today.

jeff s

08-27-2008, 09:16 PM

The stripes are not represented well in these low res photos.

Tony_SS

08-28-2008, 03:03 AM

They look good to me.... I love this build.

orbit

08-28-2008, 12:20 PM

They look good to me.... I love this build.

I concur! I think this thing will be sick when its done! Be sure to post more pix please!!!

:wedgie:

Motown 454

08-28-2008, 12:41 PM

Jeff this looks great with the painted center on the wheel, and the stance is perfect. What block did you use to build this engine? Did it take alot to fit that crank in there? Awesome build!

Code Red

08-28-2008, 02:33 PM

purty

gearheads78

08-28-2008, 05:59 PM

Terrible...Let me come pic it up ASAP so the eyesore does not cause you to loose business.:razz:

andrewb70

08-28-2008, 06:02 PM

Jeff this looks great with the painted center on the wheel, and the stance is perfect. What block did you use to build this engine? Did it take alot to fit that crank in there? Awesome build!

LS7 block.

Andrew

jeff s

08-28-2008, 06:30 PM

Yes it took a lot of work to get the block, crank, rods, pistons, cam, to get along inside. I had interference with all.
Even the small end of the rods hit the crank counterweights at BDC.
I used the LS7 block as it's 200# lighter than an LSX. It also has the longest cylinder liners of all LS blocks.
Thanks

LT4POWR

08-31-2008, 07:00 AM

very nice! i love seeing something different :twothumbs

724tim

08-31-2008, 07:21 AM

:drool: looks good great job keep the pics coming!!!!!

jeff s

11-16-2008, 05:48 PM

Here's a couple updated shots.
Since this car is gonna be driven, the bottom is sprayed with tinted bedliner and the chassis is powdercoated.

Motown 454

11-16-2008, 06:12 PM

Wow Jeff that looks sweet. How is the texture of the bed liner, is it fairly smooth. How much pressure did you use to spray it with? Did you spray the base pan and trans with something?

jeff s

11-16-2008, 07:49 PM

I had a specialist do the bedliner. It's smooth enough where you can wipe it with a rag and no lint sticks to it. The whole bottom is that, wheel wells are black, same material.

Motown 454

11-16-2008, 08:19 PM

He did a nice job . If I could get someone to do mine like that I would use it . Sweet

jeff s

11-23-2008, 05:53 AM

Anyone know if the posted pics are gonna come back up?

icebird84

11-23-2008, 01:20 PM

wow I´am lost for wordhttps://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

WS6

11-23-2008, 05:21 PM

I sure hope so. I want to see them too

jeff s

11-27-2008, 10:02 AM

I tried to upload the pics again, failed. Site must have a problem.

icebird84

11-27-2008, 11:05 AM

Jeff one word http://photobucket.com/ and no problem again

p.s your car is :1st: place car

jeff s

12-01-2008, 08:40 PM

Here's some new pics. Plastic inner fenders are not finished.
Wiring in process.
Thanks

nvr2fst

12-01-2008, 08:57 PM

Jeff
Who's sump canister are you using
Dave

jeff s

12-03-2008, 03:40 AM

It's a Petersen unit that we stock for our ready to run LS7 engine packages.

icebird84

01-16-2009, 02:07 PM

any update ?

jeff s

01-18-2009, 06:49 AM

It's almost done. Rear glass going in this week. I'll take some more pics

Rallye455

01-18-2009, 04:08 PM

Got any more interior pics? Did you reuse the backseat or build it from scratch? Any interior construction pics?

1971CHEVELLE

01-18-2009, 04:21 PM

One of my favorite Cutlass'.

Do you have any shots of the front w/ the grill & the hood on?

I love the wheels also. I can't wait to see it completed.

cool project!:)

icebird84

01-24-2009, 02:28 PM

any update for us :)

67speedfreak

01-24-2009, 06:57 PM

Love the Cutlass, build looks great.

jeff s

01-27-2009, 05:46 PM

It's in the final stages of completion. All the latest updates are now on the site, here's the link.
http://www.schwartzperformance.com/projects.aspx?projectid=15

Thanks

jackfrost

01-30-2009, 09:53 AM

Jeff - the car looks great. I like the decisions being made on it.

where did you get the wheel tubs?

tones2SS

01-30-2009, 04:01 PM

VERY NICE BUILD!!!!
Love those Recaro seats.

jeff s

01-30-2009, 10:21 PM

yea, the seats should be nice $3300 each I'm told, heated, etc,

andrewb70

01-30-2009, 11:13 PM

yea, the seats should be nice $3300 each I'm told, heated, etc,

$3300 each? For that price there better be a Sports Illustrated model hidden under the cushion, ready to blow me at a moments notice. :1st:

Andrew

jeff s

03-09-2009, 05:22 PM

Almost done. waiting for a header from ceramic coating, so we can install the custom 3" stainless exhaust we fabbed. I'll pics of the functional air cleaner in a couple days. Lighting wasnt right, so color isnt represented well in these shots.
Thanks

Motown 454

03-09-2009, 06:16 PM

I love this car awesome build !

jeff s

03-18-2009, 06:11 PM

the finished air cleaner has a black lid and stock decals.
It's a custom fab that's supposed to look like the stock one.

rickk

03-18-2009, 06:44 PM

:1st:
rick k

Tony_SS

03-19-2009, 06:53 PM

Well done Lord Vader!

gearheads78

03-19-2009, 07:42 PM

turned out incredible

mc84_zz4

03-19-2009, 09:42 PM

Wow, what an amazing piece of work. :1st:

jeff s

03-23-2009, 06:25 PM

Here's some engine bay detail shots.
The air cleaner base was a custom fabbed piece made to look oem.
Keep in mind there's a 90mm drive by wire throttle body and a MAF sensor under that air cleaner.
Notice rocket emblem on rad cap.
Stainless hinges.
Thanks

syborg tt

03-23-2009, 07:02 PM

Jeff, You guy's have done an outstanding job on this car.

David Sloan

03-24-2009, 04:14 AM

Looking Good as aways Jeff
Thanks for sharing!!

jeff s

04-12-2009, 06:05 PM

Thanks guys. I drove it around some now. Its a real animal, but docile at the same time. Loads of torque as youd expect from the original 455 bore and stroke.
Here's a couple more shots.

syborg tt

04-12-2009, 06:07 PM

Its a real animal, but docile at the same time.

Sounds like the perfect wife or Girlfriend

btw - the car looks great

Code Red

04-12-2009, 06:25 PM

awesome work man

jeff s

04-12-2009, 06:52 PM

Thanks again. If anyone local wants to check it out at my shop, let me know. Once this thing is shipped out east it may not be seen again.

Cutls67

04-13-2009, 03:05 AM

When are you going to ship it out I woud love to come and see it. I am in northern Indiana, so not that far but would like to know how long till it was gone.

Thanks Stephan

jeff s

04-13-2009, 06:45 PM

end of month

cmraman

04-14-2009, 06:22 AM

Thanks again. If anyone local wants to check it out at my shop, let me know. Once this thing is shipped out east it may not be seen again.

Hey who's the hack taking pictures :-p.

The car is really great. Great job Jeff. Also, look for it soon in PHR!

jeff s

07-21-2009, 07:08 PM

It'll be at the shop til about Aug1. Customer inspected and gave ok to ship. Its in the September issue of Popular Hot Rodding and on the cover. Thanks cmraman.
Thanks

cmraman

07-22-2009, 11:23 AM

It'll be at the shop til about Aug1. Customer inspected and gave ok to ship. Its in the September issue of Popular Hot Rodding and on the cover. Thanks cmraman.
Thanks

Thanks to you Jeff. Couldn't have done it without the awesome build.

Twentyover

07-22-2009, 01:02 PM

Thanks again. If anyone local wants to check it out at my shop, let me know. Once this thing is shipped out east it may not be seen again.

Almost make it worthwhile to go to Chicago to see the inlaws...

Nah

dropit69

07-22-2009, 02:11 PM

Jeff id love to see it too im about 2 hours south of ya sounds like we need to have an impromtu car show there this coming week..lol

Code Red

07-22-2009, 02:53 PM

It'll be at the shop til about Aug1. Customer inspected and gave ok to ship. Its in the September issue of Popular Hot Rodding and on the cover. Thanks cmraman.
Thanks

cover says 71 but thread says 72?????

jeff s

07-22-2009, 06:56 PM

I messed up the thread. It's a 71. Also I just read the article, it's not my car and I didnt find the car. I built it for a customer who wanted to remain anonymous. He picked the seats and wanted the LS7 engine.
Thanks

oldzzy

08-14-2009, 12:08 PM

Hey does anyone know where i can get high resolution of the pics in the magazine?

orbit

08-14-2009, 02:56 PM

jeff s

11-01-2009, 05:16 AM

Jeff, killer job on an unusuall build! I have a 68 Id love to mod even half of what you did! I like that it was something different not the usuall Camaro.

How well does the car perform through the turns/corners? What made the biggest change to the handling in you're perspective?

Read the article, actually I bought the mag because it. Anyway, phenomenal job :yum:

The car handles and rides awesome. The owner has written me a couple emails and it totally thrilled with the car. His wife is getting a bit too attached to it though. It's very much like a modern German car Benz or BMW. We put a bit more caster in it to give it the heavier european feel to the steering. We also dynamatted everything, real quiet in the car and a solid thunk, when you close the doors. If you closed your eyes, youd never know you were in a Cutlass. Skidpad was .76 before and 1.02 after with those tires. All the chassis we sell have capability of 1.08-1.10 G's with BFG R1's on them.
Article and pics. http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/0909phr_1971_oldsmobile_cutlass/index.html
Click on the pics at this link and the higher res ones come up.
Thanks

BaddestBuick

11-01-2009, 09:31 AM

The car handles and rides awesome. The owner has written me a couple emails and it totally thrilled with the car. His wife is getting a bit too attached to it though. It's very much like a modern German car Benz or BMW. We put a bit more caster in it to give it the heavier european feel to the steering. We also dynamatted everything, real quiet in the car and a solid thunk, when you close the doors. If you closed your eyes, youd never know you were in a Cutlass. Skidpad was .76 before and 1.02 after with those tires. All the chassis we sell have capability of 1.08-1.10 G's with BFG R1's on them.
Article and pics. http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/0909phr_1971_oldsmobile_cutlass/index.html
Click on the pics at this link and the higher res ones come up.
Thanks

Thats sounds awesome, thats how i want my Buick to feel like! im going to start saving up for one of your chassis.