newbie with 1965 LS1-F85 cutlass project

[rockytopper]

Hi Rocky from Texas here just a quick intro.

Current project inwork enjoy

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/10/frontviews-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/10/rearview2x-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/10/cd1-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/10/dash1-1.jpg


First test launch video
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/10/th_MOV06596-1.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk243/rockytoppers1/?action=view&current=MOV06596.flv)

[gearheads78]

Where in TX? Sweet project. I went back and forth as to LS mine or not but in the end I went with building a healthy 455.

[rockytopper]

I'm located in the sticks about 50 min south of DFW metro.

[MK70]

Is that a C clamp I see holding something on the car in that video??? :jawdrop:

[rockytopper]

Is that a C clamp I see holding something on the car in that video??? :jawdrop:

Nice one huh? Yea I was running it without fenders. Had to hold on the core support. After getting the ls1 running in the car I just couldn't wait to see how see felt.

[T-CHRGD]

That engine compartment looks Awesome !!
My first car was a '65 Cutlass. That is why I love my '87 "T". Very similar body lines.
I may be getting too old, but to me your front end looks like a '64 ??
I would Love to do a '65 Cutlass project :eek:

[gearheads78]

Is the dash and covers done with waterjet? Cool idea


That engine compartment looks Awesome !!
My first car was a '65 Cutlass. That is why I love my '87 "T". Very similar body lines.
I may be getting too old, but to me your front end looks like a '64 ??
I would Love to do a '65 Cutlass project :eek:

That is a 64 front on that car.

[rockytopper]

Thanks, the metal pieces are some of my water jet handy work. Your eyes aren't playing tricks, I posted a rear view should help. The car is a 65 with a 64 front clip. I'm a bowtie guy at heart and originally bought the car because it reminded me of my 66 chevelle I owned back in the day. I was some what led to believe that the car was a low miles all original only to find out latter it is a half breed. Anyhow I even have a complete 65 front clip I purchased but I like the 64 front straight line look better than the "impala looking" 65 front. Sense I have strayed down a path to retro rod and not OEM I stuck with the 64. I also removed all of the side chrome and plan to remove the hood center chrome as well. The current plan is to paint it 2005 Mustang Mineral grey.