New 1977 Cutlass owner Byron,Illinois

[THE MALIGOON]

Hiya all got it squared away and will be here very shortly.

1977 Cutlass Salon 2 door


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[Piazza]

congrats and I am with you, I am tired of this illinois winter:mad:

[pgm99]

Congrats on your aquisition. I can tell by your enthusiasm you'll make it nice. Keep the pictures coming!!!

By the way though, you DO realize that header panel is off a 76 "S" ?

[77 Cutlass]

This gives me the perfect opportunity to ask something I've been wanting to know. Will An "S" front clip fit a Supreme? I have access to one and had thought about seeing what it would look like on my car.
Btw, congrats on your new project. Keep us posted on your progress.

[THE MALIGOON]

Congrats on your aquisition. I can tell by your enthusiasm you'll make it nice. Keep the pictures coming!!!

By the way though, you DO realize that header panel is off a 76 "S" ?

YES SIR I DO


AND JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THE BUMPER / HEADER PANEL WERE ONLY FITTED ON FOR THE PICS WILL BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY WHEN DONE

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[zodiacblue442]

This gives me the perfect opportunity to ask something I've been wanting to know. Will An "S" front clip fit a Supreme? I have access to one and had thought about seeing what it would look like on my car.
Btw, congrats on your new project. Keep us posted on your progress.

76 S 2 dr. and 442, and 77 442 header panels will work on any 76-77 Cutlass 2 dr. model. There was also a slanted header for 76 Cutlass S 4 drs. The 4 dr. header WILL NOT WORK on 2 dr. cars because the sides of the header bow out more and won't line up with the fenders. The grilles are the same between the 76 2 and 4 dr. headers, but the headers are just different enough that they aren't interchangable.

[geowindow6768]

Good to know! I was all excited about finding a 76 4dr at the wreckers with a nice header panel. I won't have to spend time on that.

[jim77]

Hey Im from Rockford and I havent had my Olds long. I spend alot of weekends at Byron Dragway I dont race there but I drive my car out there to spectate maybe we will see each other if you ever go. They have a all olds day pretty cool. Dont see many here in Rockford.

[damaged442]

Congrats on your acquisition!

[THE MALIGOON]

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just scored another cutlass LMAO



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[damaged442]

That's cool, I'm jealous! I don't get to play with my cars til April!

[THE MALIGOON]

My baby is in route as I type this

[73CS]

I think we all are excited for you, congrats and have fun!

Blane

[THE MALIGOON]

car is here give me a few and will post pics

[THE MALIGOON]

Pics are on first page first post and then some lower

[MichiganMuscle77]

Good to know! I was all excited about finding a 76 4dr at the wreckers with a nice header panel. I won't have to spend time on that.

Any time you find something like that, it's always a good choice to buy it anyway and flip it or just sell it outright for what you bought it for.

I found a toasted 76 S at the JY and the only good part left on it was the front bumper, so I bought it for... $75. That's it. The junk yards don't realize that there are a lot of people out there who restore these cars, and that since the cars are fairly rare, parts sold within the enthusiast circle go for a lot of money.

I'm getting this bumper rechromed and will be using it, then I'll be selling my old bumper.

[THE MALIGOON]

DONT SAY HI MICH MUSCLE LOL this is Limey from G3GM

[MichiganMuscle77]

You DID get an olds! NICE! Welcome to the party, pal :)

[THE MALIGOON]

thanks buddy see ya on the other place I have more pics there .........

[W451973]

Congrats.

[mdkingsley]

Have fun with your Olds and welcome

[THE MALIGOON]

look at first page at bottom with header panel just bought another cutlass

[MrRocket]

Hmmm, looks like the same year but I really doubt that any of the parts will work for your build up. :). Nice! Never saw that in an ornament. Just the JL.

[THE MALIGOON]

Just ordered front and rears for cutlass today

15 x 10 rear
15 x 05 front chrome

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[pgm99]

Why? It already has SSIII's on it!!!

[THE MALIGOON]

Hey Im from Rockford and I havent had my Olds long. I spend alot of weekends at Byron Dragway I dont race there but I drive my car out there to spectate maybe we will see each other if you ever go. They have a all olds day pretty cool. Dont see many here in Rockford.

Hey Jim there is another member here that is from rockford and I am in byron so where about are you at ??

[THE MALIGOON]

and on a side note the ROP people activated me YEA YEA woot woot wow its too early in morning to be this darn happy

[zates]

Sweet wheels!

[jim77]

Im close to Jefferson High School New Milford area. My car is very original if you need to look at anything for reference.

[jim77]

By the way sweet wheels they almost have a ss111 retro look.

[THE MALIGOON]

Jim that's where I grew up is New Milford I lived on Leonard road right at the top of the hill on 251 the bar is right on the corner now it is a dead end road. wow small world huh....20 minutes away and took the WWW to meet LOL !!! yea I might do that we are always going thru there to go to wally world on bell school have to give your number in a PM and meet up some time.

[THE MALIGOON]

got the tires installed on the wheels now tomorrow they go on the car

185/70/15 fronts
325/50/15 rears

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[THE MALIGOON]

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[THE MALIGOON]

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[THE MALIGOON]

And that my loyal subject's is a 10" wide rear wheel with a 325/50/15 on the back and the front are 185/70/15 on 4" wheel WOOT WOOT

[THE MALIGOON]

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[THE MALIGOON]

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[pgm99]

Looks like it's coming along nicely. Are you going fiberglass hood?

[THE MALIGOON]

Looks like it's coming along nicely. Are you going fiberglass hood?

I am not sure yet theres another member close to me he wants it as well....... and I am torn between the ram air hood or just a cowl hood scoop.

I know of 4 cars already with that type of hood (ram air) and it is gonna get overplayed here very shortly so thats why I am up in the air ( pardon the pun) about it,
I just want to do something not alot of people would do with it, And have not found that out yet what it is if you can understand that, I want it to stand out from the rest not blend in !!

And thank you for noticing !!!

[pgm99]

It just looked to me like the front is pretty close to paint and the hood is still stock supreme complete with chrome strip.

[THE MALIGOON]

It just looked to me like the front is pretty close to paint and the hood is still stock supreme complete with chrome strip.


I am gonna lose that strip before painting it SO IF ANYBODY WANTS IT SPEAK UP..............

now to more progress LOL


More updated pic's from work today............ ran out of primer for the tail light exts plus they were not masked off yet so that is next to do AFTER plumbing the line for the fuel cell tomm

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[THE MALIGOON]

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[THE MALIGOON]

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[mdkingsley]

Those look good, what is the backspace on the rear?

[THE MALIGOON]

Those look good, what is the backspace on the rear?

same wheels i have had since joining here but they are 4.5" back space on a 10" wide wheel with a 325/50/15 BFG drag radial

[MichiganMuscle77]

Looking good so far!

[THE MALIGOON]

well new fuel cell lines are run ( AND WILL NEVER RUN LINES THOUGH THE FRAME RAILS AGAIN WHAT A PITA ) just have to tie up some loose ends and fill the cell and fire this b***h up tomorrow and just discovered the camera I have has no sound......... http://www.g3gm.com/users/1813/58/83/10/smiles/772947.gif

anyways just have to seal the line coming from the cell to the main line and fire it up, then next project is brake lines then off to paint in garage

[THE MALIGOON]

YEEEEEEE FRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEAAAKKKINNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGG HAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWW

SHE RUNS SHE RUNS AFTER 10 YEARS IT RUNS I WILL SEE IF MY BUDDY CAN COME DOWN WITH A DIGITAL CAMERA MINE HAS NO SOUND

Next up is to swap out master cylinder and / or booster and run new brake lines that part is the only part of this build I am farming out for I hate brake lines............anyways now I can concentrate on more important parts of the build like finishing the body to get ready for paint, And swap out to the holley 750 w/ proform center.............. for the quadrajet leaks IMAGINE THAT, but I would leak after sitting in one spot for 10 years also I guess.

But at least it runs with the fuel all hooked up and HEY IT RUNS PRETTY DAM GOOD NO KNOCKS TICK'S OR NOTHING, I had changed all oil, rad fluid, and added Bars Leak motor honey with the new oil so help it out any way I can. and it worked

[moparnate]

congrats, thats a good feeling, I know! I am following your thread, this car reminds me of my 1st cutlass.

[THE MALIGOON]

congrats, thats a good feeling, I know! I am following your thread, this car reminds me of my 1st cutlass.

Thanks Nate, yea I know its a good thing was worried for being sitting for so long but these olds motors must be some tuff ol boogers

[jim77]

Hey anybody ask what color your going to paint? Also when will you get it on the road for some hot laps? And what condition is hood strip? Sorry for so many questions.

[THE MALIGOON]

LIME GREEN BROTHER JIM, and the hood strip is actually in good shape. PM me your number if you want it I will not put it back on

[THE MALIGOON]

My rocket has new landing gear yet again, I bought these for my my nice wheels dont get boogered up on the road !!!


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[THE MALIGOON]

old tire width versus new set width
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[THE MALIGOON]

You guys are the ones to ask! I'm considering putting Centerlines on DONUTRUN. Would like to get a good used set. Don't need the aluminum to be show quality because they'll end up gloss black. My question since I've never put aftermarket wheels on a Cutlass is what Centerlines do I want? I want to make sure the backspacing is correct. Looking at a rim width of 8" to 10" max. for the rear and probably 5" to 6" width for the front. What backspacing do I want for the front so I don't have interference with the disc brake calipers?

Maligoon, can you give me specifics on the wheels you bought from Tomcat? Obviously those fit a Cutlass. Lookin' good! :cool: For aftermarket wheels, I like the classic Centerlines, Cragar mags, and American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels on the mid 70's GM A-bodies.

Thanks!





The centerlines are 15 x 10 and 15 x 8 and both are reversed offset that's why they look so much of a deep dish (remember how the cragar ss wheels did there reverse offset) these are the same.

I thought they were 15 x 12 thats why I wanted them but all in all I am still happy with them.......... As far as the rear tire's you have alot to choose from and it looks like donut run is set up the same as far as rear for my car.

you can get a 325/50/15" under the wheel well using bfgoodrich drag radial, Nitto does offer the same size number wise but are less dimension wise the BFG is about 1/4" bigger in width and 1/8" in height. ASK ME HOW I KNOW LOL.

The 275/60/15 is basically the same tire as the 325/50/15, with the 325 being way wider and will give you a better contact patch than the 275/60/15 for racing purposes, now for street driving I would run no bigger than a 295/50/15 just for street purposes but thats me.

The backspacing on these Center lines are 4" in back, ideally they should be 4.5" at the very least for a 10" wheel on these cars and the max should around a 5.5" depending of course what tire you are gonna run, the 325 should be ideally at 4.5" backspace while the 5.5 would need a 275/60..............hope this helps with the Donutrun ............

and on a side note I have a craving for a donut right now LMAO


THIS IS WHAT A 4" BACKSPACE WILL YOU GIVE YOU GARY, SEE PIC BELOW

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[zodiacblue442]

Thanks Maligoon. Yes that helps.

[THE MALIGOON]

thanks maligoon. Yes that helps.

and another note torq thrust are kewl to look at but if you go with the old school one you might as well put a boat anchor in dontrun's trunk for there heavy i would stick with light wheel possibly 2 piece wheel design for that car, and while running at track change out to 3.5" wheel and see how much time you pick up

[zodiacblue442]

and another note torq thrust are kewl to look at but if you go with the old school one you might as well put a boat anchor in dontrun's trunk for there heavy i would stick with light wheel possibly 2 piece wheel design for that car, and while running at track change out to 3.5" wheel and see how much time you pick up

I'll try to find some Centerline aluminum wheels or keep the stock fronts and Chev. 15x8's rears that are on the car now. I know those Torq Thrust wheels, etc. are heavy. Boat anchor! That's for sure! :D Thanks for your help.

[THE MALIGOON]

OK Y"ALL finally got proof she runs there will be two videos posted the other is still loadin
hope y'all enjoy

getting closer to road ready just needs brake lines and new brake hardware front rears (have all new fronts already)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vfZQbEreIQ <<=== Vid #1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_--p3zMsx0 <<=== Vid #2

[THE MALIGOON]

ANYWAYS clean up the car wet sanded and realized I better get this primer sealed up before long

DAM DIDN'T GET IT STRAIGHT WILL REALIGN TOMORROW BEFORE ANYONE SAYS ANYTHING LOL

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[THE MALIGOON]

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[THE MALIGOON]

and as of last Saturday the 455 is gone traded it off for a built 350 and got plans for it as well ( my original one I should say ) may be surprised but its all ok.

ok proof is in the puddin here is the reason I let the big block go ........

350 olds fresh rebuild 30 days ago has not been bored but its got new bearings in it rod and main new set of rings headgaskets lunati bracket master 2 cam double roller timing chain edlebrock 550 (switched to my 750) on it new set of headers new set of lifters all new gaskets from carb to pan new starter its got the hei distributor and taylor wires and just have to clean it and repaint the crazy colors it has remnants of LOL


THIS IS VIDEO THE GUY SENT ME OF IT RUNNING FROM A LITTLE WHILE AGO

and pics of what it looks like is below the youtube link

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[THE MALIGOON]

Motor is in and running good LOL

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[1977 Cutly]

Looks and sounds great! Keep up the good work!

[THE MALIGOON]

Finally warm enough for some pics today got her buttoned up finally, well been done just warm enough to grab pics today, them are the muffs I will be using 2.5 offset in
center out with turndowns


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[THE MALIGOON]

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[Firethorne77]

Dumps .... she is gonna be loud under there!!

Did you rebuild the carb too? Looks clean and ready to fire up...

[zates]

Post another video. I'd like to hear that bad boy with the duals.

[THE MALIGOON]

I have to get the 2.5" X pipe kit first,then hook them up ( the only pipes I had here are 2.25" )

I did take a vid yesterday but I will be darn if my PC will load it up but its still open headers and the dumps were gonna be added for the Cutlass took a turn for mainly drag car with only seeing some shows and such for I got a Daily Driver

[mdkingsley]

Sound mean, I am glad someone is getting to work on thier car. I can't seem to get time to even get it moved to my shop from my dads.

[THE MALIGOON]

well hopefully this time next week i will have heat out there so can get alot more done

[THE MALIGOON]

Progress is progress I say LOL console now ready to install

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[THE MALIGOON]

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[texxas8902]

Normally I don't like after market shifters in the Cutlass unless it's a dualgate but that B&M looks great in the console with the original shifter knob. Very nice.:D

[THE MALIGOON]

went thru alot of measurements to get the right one was a PITA trying to decide which but aside from the rod in front it has the same shape as the stock cutty so yea ...........

But thank you

total time invested one afternoon

[1977 Cutly]

Wow, T Maligoon, that really is looking good. I'd really like to see your car when its done. You need to see in person how my car looks with your wheels. We can cruise the Capital square in Mad Town maybe this summer. Or maybe the Dells?

[1BADOLZ]

Must have been real hard to let a 455 go? But I guess you gotta do whats best to get that baby rollin. I like those valve covers.

[THE MALIGOON]

Must have been real hard to let a 455 go? But I guess you gotta do whats best to get that baby rollin. I like those valve covers.

Yea it was not too hard it needed full rebuild and this 350 Old I have in there now runs drives and anther sitting on floor I scored yesterday with 7A heads on it ....... and another 455 half complete came with had G heads on that AND NO NOT FOR SALE THANKS



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