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Author Topic: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass "S71"  (Read 77589 times)
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« on: September 12, 2007, 09:19:36 AM »
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« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2007, 12:28:22 PM »
looks like a sweet project!

I have read about the details over at www.realoldspower.com
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« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2007, 07:33:53 PM »
Hey Joel -

Thanks for your comments - we're excited about the Olds, and we're trying to have it finished for the Year One Experience next spring.     I hope.     We'll keep you posted!

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« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2007, 01:24:37 PM »
My wife loves this car, she had a 70 Cutlass when we met, it was a big mistake selling that car.. Embarrassed I cant wait to see the final results.
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« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2007, 01:34:23 PM »
Here's the main page on the olds...

http://v8tvshow.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=27&Itemid=79

We're excited to get back on this one after SEMA.   
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« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2007, 12:18:36 PM »
We're moving forward on the "S71" project... we'll be posting some bodywork beginnings next week, but right now we're gathering ideas about chassis mods.   We'd like to stiffen the original Olds chassis, so we'll probably be boxing the frame and adding some cross bracing, similar to the chassis sold by RS Performance.
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« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2007, 10:43:28 AM »
We're beginning the bodywork on our 1971 Olds project, and we're trying to save all the original steel if possible.   This time, we're patching the lower fenders, as these cars - all GM "A" bodies in general - seem to have rusty holes in their fender bottoms.   The design allowed them to hold leaves, pine needles, and dirt at the bottom of the fenders, and this debris eventualy rusted them from the inside out.   We obtained some patches from YearOne, and today we're cutting out the old and installing the new.   We fabricated new supports to replace the rusty backside braces to keep the rust away for good.
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« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2007, 08:40:35 PM »
Just got home from the shop - we blew apart the original chassis tonight, and fixed some bodywork issues.    We have the opportunity to put in some long days on this car this month, so we're trying to get as much done as possible.  

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« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2007, 02:24:45 PM »
Update from the shop... oh, man... it's getting ugly.    Just cut out the rear wheel tubs and 1/2 the trunk floor.   Today's all about drilling spotwelds, plasma cutting, and air chiseling the old panels out.     No more rusty-crusty for this car!    Video to come soon...

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« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2007, 12:22:13 PM »
Thoughts on disassembling the body on our 1971 Olds "S71" project.    This time, it's spotweld separation 101.   We'll feature more on this topic when we begin the reassembly of this car using an HTP QuickSpot II spotwelder.   This time, we take a look at some of the disassembled panels and see how they came apart.   

Next video - sparks fly!
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« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2007, 12:37:50 PM »
The cutting tools are out, and the gloves came off... it's time to cut out the rusty steel in the back of the car and get ready to install the new panels.    Here's how we cut the rear wheelhouses and trunk floor sections out.   
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« Reply #11 on: December 20, 2007, 11:52:20 AM »
Hey Kevin, this is great!
I've gotta a 72 Cutlass S that my grandfather bought when it was almost new. It needs all the same components replaced that you are replacing. I'm thinking of doing the 442 clone thing. Not to sell as a fake of course, just because the looks are killer. And I want a driver anyway, not a trailer queen original resto your afraid to get dusty! Besides, I told my kids the car is not to leave the bloodline! So watching you guys do the S71 is sort like outlining my future restoration exactly. This is awesome!! i hope you'll be selling a full length DVD of the S71 job when you're done (Like the Royal 69 Camaro). Will ya?Huh please please please?

Thanks...

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« Reply #12 on: December 20, 2007, 08:53:22 PM »
Hey Mike,

You bet we'll make a DVD of the whole thing, just for you.    (And anyone else who wants to buy one!)

I'm glad to hear you've got a cool car you're planning on restoring... we've got a long way to go on this one, but you'll be able to watch the whole thing happen here.

Thanks for posting!

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« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2007, 06:38:01 AM »
Thanks Kevin! I wish you guys were in my neighborhood so I could come help with the S71! Grin But oh well, I'll just keep watching on v8tvshow.com!
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« Reply #14 on: December 25, 2007, 10:10:46 AM »
Kevin, the Olds is looking good, brings back memories from the Buick! Nice job on smoothing that frame too. Just watched the suspension, spotweld andpatched fender segments, keep up the good work.
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