New Owner of a 1978 Cutlass Supreme 305 V8
October 9th, 2008, 09:35 PM
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New Owner of a 1978 Cutlass Supreme 305 V8
So I will be getting the Cutlass that I drove in high school from my stepfather. It is 2 door white with tan interior with the 305. I plan on restoring it some and then making it into a hot rod. Eventually I will do the 350 swap. My question is where do you guys find parts and accessories for them? Like small trim pieces and replacement parts?
October 10th, 2008, 03:51 PM
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Don't forget the Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, Regal, and El Caminos of similar years. They make good parts sources for the Cutlasses.
Pay close attention to the rear frame rails. They tended to rust out shortly after leaving the assembly line if delivered north of the Mason Dixon line. The bottoms of the doors are problem areas, too.
Mods are easy. Suspension upgrades are particularly rewarding. Making one of these cars handle like they are on rails is easy to do. Upgrading the brakes is an afternoon job, too.
There is a guy in the northeast that markets a replacement headliner, which I am willing to bet you need. A quick Google search will turn up the name.
Pay close attention to the rear frame rails. They tended to rust out shortly after leaving the assembly line if delivered north of the Mason Dixon line. The bottoms of the doors are problem areas, too.
Mods are easy. Suspension upgrades are particularly rewarding. Making one of these cars handle like they are on rails is easy to do. Upgrading the brakes is an afternoon job, too.
There is a guy in the northeast that markets a replacement headliner, which I am willing to bet you need. A quick Google search will turn up the name.
October 10th, 2008, 05:49 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I did not know the other vehicles would work for parts. The car spent it's entire life in Texas as far as I know. There is some rust on the lower edge of the door and some small spots elsewhere, but all in all it is in good condition. The headliner is pretty nasty. Who is the guy.
October 10th, 2008, 06:24 PM
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Here ya go:
http://www.newenglandmontess.com/
Now, other retailers may sell the same thing. This is just the place I came across one when I did my 85.
http://www.newenglandmontess.com/
Now, other retailers may sell the same thing. This is just the place I came across one when I did my 85.
October 10th, 2008, 06:40 PM
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So I will be getting the Cutlass that I drove in high school from my stepfather. It is 2 door white with tan interior with the 305. I plan on restoring it some and then making it into a hot rod. Eventually I will do the 350 swap. My question is where do you guys find parts and accessories for them? Like small trim pieces and replacement parts?
A 350 would work fine...but how about a 455? Regards,
Fred
October 11th, 2008, 08:51 AM
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Ummm, sadly, the 78 Cutlass came with the 305 Chebby motor from the factory. The 307 wasn't released until the 1980s. The only Olds V8 available in the 78 Cutlass was the 260 (or the die-sell...).
October 11th, 2008, 04:10 PM
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Regards,
Fred
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