72 cutlass S new guy w/pics :)

[rudyt5000]

Just thought i'd introduce myself...I'm Rudy from Tx/La area and just recently purchased a 72 cutlass w/350 rocket and plan on doing some basic PT mods so far I've added 18/20 boss 338's w/245-40 front and 255-35 rear tires. Future plans are: lowering springs, disc swap, headers and of course paint. So far previous owner already added holley carb, edelbrock performer intake, hurst pro-matic floor shifter, digital a-pillar gauges, tach, steering wheel, flowmasters. It's in pretty decent shape and runs good just have some rust issues. I hope to keep yall up to date on progress and get some tips from everyone.

[THE TECH]

Welcome Rudy. Nice project.

[jocko124]

Welcome. Always room for more Oldsmobiles!!!!

[The Stickman]

Nice Olds welcome to the forum.

[Bullockracing]

I had a 72 Cutlass S Holiday Coupe back in the day... built 350 Rocket/TH350, 4.11 locker, Centerlines, no sway bars, 4-wheel drums, rusty/holey floors and trunk - and combined with 3" Flowmasters dumping at the axle equalled CO poisoning after about 30 minutes of driving...

You have a great project going! Keep at it - I sure wish I still had mine!!!

[RicerwannaB]

Nice car man, Im also thinking about the boss 338's

[rudyt5000]

Thanks for the welcome..and yeah I'll be doing most of the work myself here and there so it's not going to be a show car but just something to ride around in as much as possible. So far I'm really suprised how much better it feels with these wheels compared to the tiny 205-?-15's all around..I can feel the shift kit now!! Here's a clip of my car in it's current stage.

http://www.streetfire.net/video/1972...8s_2209758.htm

[The Stickman]

Great start. Keep us informed.

[724tim]

welcome great to see another olds member.

[68Formula]

Good to see more Olds joining the board. Good luck with your project.

[wing_0797]

Ive got a 71 cutlass I'm Going the Pro touring route currently it has a 5.3l fuel injected engine and a T56 Transmission, I should have a build thread soon with a couple of pics. I'm thinking of the Boss 338 wheels to best quality wheels for a great price wide rear tire widths too, Welcome....

[72Cutty]

Welcome from another '72 Olds owner.

[WhiteNoma]

Cool, more Olds Power!

[jturkey69]

another Olds!!..awesome!..our 71 needs the same bodywork as well..lol

[Mike Reed]

Great start,

[jmbamb455]

Nice Olds looks like a good project keep the updates coming

[deejai35]

Welcome aboard. I just bought my 72 Cutlass S a couple of months ago. I looked at several and most had the green interior like yours. Keep us posted on your progress. I'm especially interested!

Maybe I should post an intro as well. ;)

[rudyt5000]

Thanks and yeah it's a project that's been on the back burner for a while since I really don't have a place to work on it and I will not pay a ton of money for someone else to do it for me...I'm try to learn from this and learning a lot from my own jobs as an electrician and fabricator for the natural gas companies. But I did wreck my"00" Z-71 and will be rebuilding the front end and driver's side step side bed. Although I do drive it as much as I can on the weekends but it sure does give me a headache with all the exhaust fumes but it's worth it ;) I will learn body work the hard way since I do have a lil bit of talent of drawing and see where it takes me....hopefully I'll be able to give up my day job sometime down the road to enjoy what I love..WORKING ON COOL CARS lol.

[CruizinKev]

cool project! welcome aboard!

[redlinepontiac]

cool project