1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible Build-Up Thread

**Doug Krebs** · 03-24-2006, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by Fredo

dude, you need these dave!

http://customwheel.com/pimpstar.html

The concept of that is pretty sweet

**davido** · 03-24-2006, 12:45 PM

I dreaded even opening the link. The name makes them sound stupider than they really are though. Doug is right, neat concept/technology.

**Fredo** · 03-24-2006, 12:45 PM

just think how many more advertisers nascar teams could sell out to for night races!

**BMFScout** · 03-24-2006, 01:14 PM

it must have gotten posted on pirate or some ****, their site crashed, what was it?

**davido** · 03-25-2006, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by tigweld

If he is going to run a aftermarket bolt-on front for a stock chassis(a-arms drop spindles) get the front wheels after that is done. You also need to know what front brakes you want also as this can change the wms\wms

if you are going to stay with the stock i rear it doesn't matter now or later you just need to know the width and hieght of the tires you want, how much your willing to modify to fit them and how low you want the car.

I'll look into the rear. I figured I needed to get all of the suspension stuff squared away (with tires) before I finished any paint. I may get it in primer, then do suspension/wheels, then come back to the paint. I wouldn't mind mini-tubing the rear to run wider tires back there. I may also need to trim the inner lip on the front fender. I can't think of what else I would want/need to do. I want it low, but it doesn't have to sit on the frame rails. I like the idea of the air ride adjustable.

**tigweld** · 03-26-2006, 10:47 AM

it is very tough to mini-tub a convertable (almost impossible to full size tub and keep the top) , because usually alot of the top mechanism is attached to the wheelwell. barely anybody work's on the wheelwells on a vert, that's why I think it would be really kick arse(but difficult) to stuff extra fat meats on the back.

**davido** · 03-29-2006, 01:04 AM

Suspension:

http://www.hotchkis.net/cgi-bin/EDCs...1-1972&start=0

Chevelle w/ Air Ride
http://airride.com/projectview.asp?ID=12939&SUBSYS=CC
http://airride.com/projectview.asp?ID=12355&SUBSYS=CC
http://airride.com/projectview.asp?ID=12650&SUBSYS=CC
http://airride.com/projectview.asp?ID=12792&SUBSYS=CC

Air Ride Kits:
http://airride.com/productinfo/controlarms_cars.asp

64-72 GM "A" Body FRONT
Includes ShockWave tubular upper and lower control arms w/cross shafts, bushings, ball joints, ShockWaves and all necessary fasteners and mounting bracketry SKW1018-LUCA $1,449.00 1- kit (Do I need 1 or 2 "kits"?)

Rear:
68-72 Includes [2]tubular upper arms, [2]lower control arms, airsprings, shocks, and all necessary fasteners and mounting bracketry ARR20801-LUCA $749.00

http://airride.com/productinfo/shockwave.asp

64-72 GM "A" body (Chevelle,etc.) includes our tubular lower control arm
SKW1018-LCA $1,049.00
SKW1018DA-LCA $1,319.00

So from what I gather, I can just replace some of my front end bushings with poly and then buy the air ride kits for the front and rear, with the arms, etc. Then there's no need for any Hotchkis stuff (maybe sway bars). On the air ride, I need a front kit, a rear kit, and a controller of some kind. Anything else?

**Jackasic** · 03-29-2006, 08:29 AM

i like this one:

**agjohn02** · 04-06-2006, 12:49 PM

http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/147967468.html

**davido** · 04-06-2006, 01:50 PM

Thanks, but the title to the thread is wrong. I corrected it in my post, but it didn't correct the overall thread. Mine is actually a 1971, so it won't work unfortunately.

**agjohn02** · 04-06-2006, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by davido

Thanks, but the title to the thread is wrong. I corrected it in my post, but it didn't correct the overall thread. Mine is actually a 1971, so it won't work unfortunately.

well, pics would remedy the confusion now wouldnt they?

**agjohn02** · 12-14-2006, 02:27 AM

so, did this project end up having to sit in the back of the bus?

**davido** · 12-26-2006, 03:43 PM

Both got put behind properties. Several new ones this year. After closing costs, down payment, tile, and paint, the other projects got knocked back several months. I'm hoping to work on the bus over the next two months. The Cutlass is probably back to mid-late summer since the Cruiser will be between sometime. Anyone want to rent a house?

**davido** · 05-30-2007, 01:35 AM

More docs. Brake plans:

- http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107745
- http://www.speedtech-performance.com...r_C4_Rotor.pdf
- http://www.speedtech-performance.com...prod/prd51.htm

The first one has the stance/wheel/tire look:

White 1971 Chevelle
http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/galler...view-car-17769
Red/Black 1970 Chevelle
http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/galler...view-car-17884
Maroon 1972 Chevelle
http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/galler...view-car-24042
White 1972 Cutlass
http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/gallery/photos-car-29613
Green 1970 Cutlass
http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/galler...view-car-26049
Blue 1970 Cutlass
http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/galler...view-car-12229
Brown 1970 Cutlass
http://custom.autos.yahoo.com/galler...view-car-19584

**davido** · 05-30-2007, 01:38 AM

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