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1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
June 14th, 2007 09:09:03 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

This is my goal. I want hurst stripes and sweet rims.
I found a cutlass in great shape that had everything I wanted...Convertible, AC, PS, PB, PT, buckets and console. Picked it up for cheap and started to restore. I decided to restore to be a driver with some cool upgrades. Follow along and see how it goes.

Post Paint
June 15th, 2007 03:59:19 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino


Here is a pic of the new black paint. We had to put some new quarters on and straighten the doors and hood.

Post Paint 2
June 15th, 2007 04:24:02 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino


Another pic, no orange peel!

Post Paint 3
June 15th, 2007 04:27:25 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Post Paint 3
I gonna need to rechrome that rear bumper.

At the Upholstery Shop
June 15th, 2007 04:51:42 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino


Getting the top on, and the panels done.

New Top
June 15th, 2007 04:55:12 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

New Top
It all coming together!

New Top 2
June 15th, 2007 04:56:07 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

New Top 2
Put on the new rubber later and we should have a quiet car!

Top and Interior
June 15th, 2007 04:57:25 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Top and Interior
White on Black...sweet combo!

New door panels
June 15th, 2007 04:59:59 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

New door panels
I elected to continue the pattern on the panels like the pattern on the seats.

The new rims!
June 15th, 2007 05:02:25 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

The new rims!
Testing them out, making sure they clear and look good!

The rims 2
June 15th, 2007 05:03:34 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

The rims 2
Are they wide enough? They are perfect!

Rims and Tires
June 15th, 2007 05:05:19 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Rims and Tires
17" MB Wheels and Nitto Rubber! Nice!

Take some time off.
June 15th, 2007 05:07:41 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Take some time off.
Don't worry, I cleaned up the garage and the Cutlass is now cluster free.

She is looking good.
June 15th, 2007 05:11:12 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

She is looking good.
New rims, new 455 engine, dual exhaust. Can't wait until she is done.

Rechromed back bumper.
June 15th, 2007 05:14:34 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Rechromed back bumper.
Need to adjust the rear quarter to line up better.

All shined up.
June 15th, 2007 05:16:54 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

All shined up.
Gave her a quick wash and she is looking better already.

Top Down!
June 15th, 2007 05:19:01 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Top Down!
This is what it's all about. I like watching it all come together.

Front Grill
August 25th, 2007 11:29:51 am, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Front Grill
Still missing the grill trim. I will find it.

She's coming together
August 25th, 2007 11:36:20 am, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

She's coming together
I put the headrests on, took out the console and starting to restore that.

Green dash, YUK!
August 25th, 2007 11:38:26 am, posted by Joseph Montenegrino


Next up, tearing apart the green dash. I have a tic-tac-toc, new chrome and instrument panel. I need to dye the dash and paint the metal.

The white interior is nice.
August 25th, 2007 11:39:56 am, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

The white interior is nice.
Have to buy some snaps to hold down the boot.

Dash Tear Down
January 6th, 2008 10:04:01 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Dash Tear Down
Here is a pic after I took everything apart. The good...everything is there. The bad...were do all these wires go?

Back Seat
January 6th, 2008 10:05:00 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Back Seat
Everything looks good. Got the windows to work great.

New Dash
January 6th, 2008 10:05:56 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

New Dash
Instrument cluster looks good.

With aluminum insert...
January 6th, 2008 10:07:20 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

With aluminum insert...
...man that was a pain to cut.

New black paint..
January 6th, 2008 10:08:14 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

New black paint..
...looks good.

Almost done...
January 6th, 2008 10:09:09 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Almost done...
New steering wheel, black dash and chrome!

Next is the visors...
January 6th, 2008 10:09:59 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Next is the visors...
...and console.

Finished Interior
February 24th, 2008 07:26:55 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Finished Interior
Installed the rear view mirror and the sunvisors.

O-L-D-S-M-O-B-I-L-E
February 24th, 2008 07:28:10 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

O-L-D-S-M-O-B-I-L-E
Love the letters.

Passenger Side
February 24th, 2008 07:29:19 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Passenger Side
Passenger Side

Drivers Side
February 24th, 2008 07:30:06 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Drivers Side
Drivers Side

Top Down, Ready for the Show!
February 24th, 2008 07:31:03 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Top Down, Ready for the Show!
Brought her to her first show!

Grill Complete
April 14th, 2008 04:50:56 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Grill Complete
Found the last piece for the grill.

The first coat of wax is applied..
April 14th, 2008 04:52:12 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

The first coat of wax is applied..
..and she is shining!

Another pic
April 14th, 2008 04:53:10 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Another pic
Ready for the show

And another
April 14th, 2008 04:54:08 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

And another
Will glue on the strips this weekend.

Trunk lock
April 14th, 2008 04:54:41 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Trunk lock
needs to be rekeyed.

Needs posi!!
April 14th, 2008 04:55:26 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Needs posi!!
Anybody have one?

Needs the stereo..
April 14th, 2008 04:56:20 pm, posted by Joseph Montenegrino

Needs the stereo..
..I'm thinking 6 speakers and a sub!!

Comments

That's One Sweet Ride!
July 18th, 2007 05:12:49 pm, posted by james463@gmail.com
That car went a long way to get where its at now. Awesome vehicle Joe!.