Project: Motor City Madness- 72 Cutlass (Delilah)

[thumper877]

That usually is not one of my favorite body styles but u nailed the look. The color looks amazing. Fantastic looking cutlass

[andrewb70]

I'm sure it's been asked before, so forgive me, but what's the rear tire size?

[syborg tt]

I just spent the last hour reading this thread. Talk about a world wind of events. I’m happy it’s nearing completion as the paint looks awesome.

Looking forward to more updates

[csouth]

Looks great!

Thanks grandpa!

[csouth]

Wow that looks great, I can’t wait to see it all come together

I'm hoping it turns out as nice as my latest vision

That usually is not one of my favorite body styles but u nailed the look. The color looks amazing. Fantastic looking cutlass

Thanks

I'm sure it's been asked before, so forgive me, but what's the rear tire size?

Probably not asked on these wheels... The front is 275/35/19 and the rears are 305/30/20

I just spent the last hour reading this thread. Talk about a world wind of events. I’m happy it’s nearing completion as the paint looks awesome.

Looking forward to more updates

Been really busy in the evenings, so I hope to get at a little this weekend.

[csouth]

After not getting much done this year, I decided to send to car out to have wiring finished. Should be ready in a couple weeks then on to interior....

[ryeguy2006a]

Beautiful! Glad she's out of paint. I was just thinking about your project the other day and wondering if you had made any progress. Any updates on the Nova?

[csouth]

Beautiful! Glad she's out of paint. I was just thinking about your project the other day and wondering if you had made any progress. Any updates on the Nova?

The only regret I have on the paint is I wish they would have used a harder clear coat. Its water under the bridge now so I have to live with it.

Nova will be on the back burner until the spring. Being in MI and not having an extra place for storage, I really have a 1.5 car garage....lol. I'll work on the Nova when I can keep it in the driveway and not have to worry about snow... Goal for next year is to add a shed. The nova will be NA, and the only rewire will be an AAW Classic update. Nothing more than basic setup is going in there.

[JJ 86]

Awesome build! The stance is great. Which suspension did you end of using? Did you mini tub the rear to fit those wheels?

[csouth]

Awesome build! The stance is great. Which suspension did you end of using? Did you mini tub the rear to fit those wheels?

Thanks!... No mini tub needed at all. As it currently sits, the suspension is a mix of front: SPC upper and Lower control arms with ridetech single adjustable coilovers and Speedtech AFX spindle. The rear is CPP adjustable uppers and UMI lowers with ridetech Coilovers. Helwig sway bars front and rear. Also have a UMI front chassis brace
I am switching the upper and lower control arms front and rear to Speedtech this winter. I have the parts, they just need to be installed. Essentially it will be the Speedtech Track Time pkg as the Speedtech Sway bars are private label by Helwig.
There was nothing wrong with the suspension, I just wanted to have a complete system.

[csouth]

After a small snafu, the car has finally made it to the shop for interior. Looks like this car show season is a no go for me...

[JJ 86]

What are your plans for the interior?

[csouth]

What are your plans for the interior?

The shop that has the car now, initially built door panels, a rear deck and covered my MCI console. I had a local shop that initially agreed to do the install which also includes building me a custom back seat flake on me so I called them back and asked if they could do the install and they agreed. The door panels, deck and console have been done and in my possession for 10mos now. Since it wasn't initially planned I had to get in line which is why I'm just getting to this point. I appreciate them being able to take on the task and I think he appreciates being able to see his work to the end.

The shop in Detroit that was supposed to do the install upholstered my seats a cpl yrs back.

[JJ 86]

Wow! That will look great. Can't wait to see the finished results!

[David Sloan]

Looking really good ��
I love the color choices you have made. Hope to see it in person someday.

[csouth]

Looking really good ��
I love the color choices you have made. Hope to see it in person someday.

Thanks, I can't wait until it's done. He just finished the car that was in front of me on Friday, so I should be next up...

[Dc2x4drvr]

Very nice interior, love the console..

[csouth]

Very nice interior, love the console..

Missed this... Thanks. I covered the fiberglass one from MCI.

How's your car coming along? Made any changes lately?

[csouth]

The shop had an employee leave unexpectedly so things are moving a little slower than normal. They repaired and installed my dash, along with the headliner, A pillars and rear deck. They also laid down the padding for the German weave style carpet.

[ryeguy2006a]

Looks great Chris!! Can't wait to see it all back together.