Motivation to build up mine and know that its something that will take years to accomplish and a project I can build with my sons to give them that experience.
Good memories! I have some awesome memories with my parents 83' that's why I wanted the same car as I got older. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching Cutlass Vibes.
I truly enjoyed the back story why you wanted this car. The time you spent wenching on it with your dad is priceless. I also have the first car I bought back in January of 1979 a Chevy Malibu . It has not been a daily driver since 1991. Time goes by children grow up parents leave us . When I drive or work on it yesterday becomes today. Sometimes the past makes the present easier. I shared all that with you because I believe you get it. Enjoy Mark
I really enjoy comments like this...I appreciate it very much. Yes sir all that time spent with my dad wrenching on it is definitely priceless. Memories that I will always carry with me until my last day here on this earth. Luckily I still have my pops to help me out in present projects with this car and I love that! I hope I can do the same with my son, and make memories with him with this same car someday. I get exactly what your saying in this comment. I think it's super awesome that you still have your first car!!! I would like to see a picture of it someday sir. Thank you very much for taking the time to type this awesome comment, and for watching this video.
I tried to send pictures my guess is RU-vid doesn’t allow it . I don’t have an email address for you.. Thanks for asking and you transmission has nice fast shifts . Mark
@markrichie897 Hey Mark I'm sorry it took me a while to get you my email so you can share a picture of your car. Thank you in advance......brivido.music@gmail.com
I appreciate that very much. It's awesome that you have a Cutlass! Enjoy it and drive it as much as you can...that's cool that your brothers car was your introduction to the old cars. Thank you for the comment, and for watching the video.
I have a 83 cutlass as well that I just did a ls1 swap on and I used a fuel tank from a Buick t type that comes with the baffle in it as well and it works great
Man bro, what a awesome story. Pops just pass me his 1982 cutlass supreme that he has had sense 1996 and just pass it to me like 1 year ago and Its sitting on the back yard due to engine overheating. I'm trying to figure out how to swap a Ls Engine. I'm kind Lost and unexperince in what are the steps to put on and Ls Engine. This video will be very helpful to me. I've been working hard and saving to get this project started. Thanks for sharing this video. I appreciate
Thank you very much I really appreciate that! That's awesome that your pops gave you his car...the sentimental value on that cutlass to you is going to be priceless! I think it's amazing that you want to Ls swap it! I know how it feels to not be sure where to start, but I'm sure you can get it done. If there are any questions that I can help you with ill be more than happy to answer them and guide you anyway I can. Comments like this is what makes making videos all worth it! Thanks for watching Cutlass Vibes!
Orale! I had to watch this video. Firme stuff. I can't believe you've had it for 27 years! Daaaaamn! Im glad you still have it. A lot of people wish they could go back and keep their car like you did. Shoutout from Sur Califas.
I appreciate you watching and this comment sir...I'm glad I never sold it and still trying to build it to where I want it just takes a long time. Saludos from Texas all the way to Sur Califas!
LOVE it brother! Love this video as much as your car! What a cool guy the way he gives so much credit to his dad and didn't even seem angry with the shop that got a few things wrong on the car. Just a good, honest guy that loves his ride because its HIS! I've always been a 3rd gen F body fan and my son and I have owned a few. Been looking hard at some G body's as my grandfather had a beautiful 84 cutlass with t tops that he waxed so much my dad used to say that he was going to wax the paint off of it! Your story has inspired me! Thank you!
Thank you very much for this awesome comment. These kind of comments are the ones that make all the work put into these videos all worth it. Those F bodies are nice as well! Hopefully you find a nice G body. I'm very glad my story inspired you brother! Hope you enjoy the channel, and thank you for watching Cutlass Vibes.
Thank you very much for this awesome comment. I appreciate your support and thanks for watching my video. Comments like this is what makes it all worth it.
Beautifully done bro I understand your attachment to your. Cutty i have that same attachment to both my 84 and 85 4dr cutlasses keep up the great work shot out to your pops to
Hey there sir I really appreciate it, and I'm glad you can relate on that attachment we have with our cars. How long have you had your cars for now? I enjoy hearing stories and everything else that comes with cars. Thanks for the shout-out to my pops and also for taking the time to watch the video.
@@CutlassVibes Dad sold it about 2000. It had not moved in several years, 260 V8 was a problem since it was new. Unfortunately I had no interest in it at the time.
@@CutlassVibes watching your vids got me looking for a g body. Always liked the Regals but Cutlass’s are a lot cheaper. Yours is bad ass car, too bad GM did not do them like the Regals. Only the Olds test mule had the GN treatment.
I'm glad my videos have gotten you looking for a gbody. I use to have a nice regal, but I sold it. Went to El Paso Tx, I believe. Thank you for the comment about my car and for watching my videos.
Bruh u took me back to when I was 17 too…I got on an ‘83 Olds Cutlass and it was the same exact age as me. Cream with the navy blue interior. I blew the motor after 2 years and replaced with a 305 Jasper motor…then the transmission went out. Like a dummy I left it in the side of the road and abandoned it. 1 of my biggest regrets in life and can’t wait to get another 1🤷🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🙏🏽
Oh no you abandoned it??? I truly believe you when you say it's 1 of your biggest regrets in life. Glad you enjoyed it though while you had it. It will be cool when you get another one for sure. Thanks for watching!
@@CutlassVibes if you wouldn’t mind could you keep an eye out for another ‘83 Cutlass and contact me about it 1day. I’d appreciate it and will continue watching ur channel. You got a new subscriber in me from the jump too
Its nice to see someone who's so adamant about a certain car like we used to be back in the day I had several cars over the years that were my baby just like that car is to you I bet if you actually counted all the money you've put into that car you'd faint lol could have bought an airplane I'm sure just like me with my babies I can't even imagine the money spent on those cars lol
Thank you sir and yes your absolutely right! I would faint in a second just thinking about all the money spent over the years. I'm sure you spent a fortune on your babies as well... but all worth it in my opinion. Still more to do just takes time to save a little more money. I enjoy reading comments like this...Thank you for taking the time to comment and to watch the video.
Love the cutlass I owned an 1982 cutlass 455 buick and th400 back in the 90's I put 4.11s in the 7.5 rear from a chevy s10 blazer , it was a serious sleeper back in those days
Oh I bet that 83 was nice! I bet it would get up and go for sure...that would of definitely been a serious sleeper back then! Did you ever tear up that 7.5 rear?
I also had an 83' buick Regal T type that had a 69' LT1 350 in it 2004R trans from a grand national with 3.42 rears that car moved out , 12s in the 1/4
The next cutlass will have LS POWER LQ9 6.0 TURBO 4L60E 9" REAR 3.70 GEARS ALOT LIKE YOURS I LIKE YOUR APROACH AT YOUR CAR ILL DO THE SAME THANK YOU FOR THE TIPS
I just watched your video. Nice description and wow, you’ve done a ton of work on that car. You have so much money in that car just get another gas tank. I got a reproduction GN gas tank in my LS swap SS Monte Carlo. The tank fit great and is working perfectly, don’t forget the rubber tank isolators if you have an in tank pump. Love your gauge package too.
Thank you very much for this awesome comment. I have put so much time and money into this car it's crazy, but it's all worth it, because this car means so much to me. That is a good idea. Where did you buy your tank from? I'm really glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching!
@@CutlassVibes I bought my tank from rock auto. It’s a spectra tank with the filler neck attached. It’s listed at $162.79 right now. I also bought the rubber isolators so my in tank pump isn’t too loud.
That’s an awesome story man! I’ve always thought the cutlass supreme is a mean car! As a 90s cat I’m still drawn to it. I’d love to work on a car with my kid someday too.
Love the process on the cutty they did good body work but a horrible paint job would not got to them again...but will definitely be a masterpiece when it's finished
Thank you very much sir I appreciate that. Yes good body work no doubt but paint not at all. Hopefully I can get it painted and done nicer this time. Thanks for watching!
Super nice Build Man! Love everything about this Cutlass. I'm myself working on a 85 Cutlass with a Ls2 Would you mind sharing where you got you Ac lines made? And what type of air intake is that?
Thank you very much I appreciate that. I think it's pretty cool that your working on a Cutlass yourself! I bought the fittings for the AC lines online, and put them together the way I wanted them, and had a local business here in my small hometown press the fitting on the hoses for me. Any shop that works with hydraulic hoses should be able to press them for you. The air intake honestly I don't know where it was bought, or the brand. It was a piece one of my buddies had, and we cut it to fit. I do know I went with a K&N air filter, because I bought it myself. I would like to know more about what you have done so far on your Cutlass. Sorry I wasn't more help on those 2 questions you had for me.
Keep at it man very nice. I've had an old Caprice for 30yrs so I know how it feels. But I just got another cutlass I've done some things that you've done. And want to do more, idk about ls swap. But I like your suspension upgrades for sure. Do you save a lot of gas with the ls swap cause yeah the built 350s in both cars drink drink drink.
I appreciate your comment, and glad you understand how it is having a car for so many years. What are some of the things you have done to the Cutlass so far, and what things would you like to do in the future to it? The gas mileage on the 350 sucked for sure lol....we cammed this Ls and get between 19-21 mpg which is not too bad in my opinion. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment.
@@CutlassVibes Cool man I actually have both of them on my channel. I just took it apart and painted it. Windshield, rear window, door window seal rubber, welded the trunk hole and trunk body mounts. I'm in MI so it was some rust. But it's a pretty straight car. Bought it with built 350 th350 tranny shift kit, buckets was put in by previous. Only 73k but you can tell it sat outside for a good while.
I just watched an episode on Autopia La last night....but those cars on the show are bad to the bone. Mine still needs interior and more work. Thank you very much for this awesome comment and for watching Cutlass Vibes.
Thank you for your comment. I learned that the Holley kit I installed regulates the pressure internally, and it returns excess fuel within the tank. So all I need to do is go directly to a filter and straight to the engine and the other one is the vent. Hopefully I'll be doing that soon. Thanks for watching!
@14:15 I know the suspension wasn’t loaded, but just out of curiosity do you have any driveline vibrations? That pinion angle looked like it was excessively negative
What kinda trans crossmember did you use and what site did you get the LED lights at those are super bright thanks for the video and can’t wait to get my 87 Salon swapped out with a 6.0 LQ4
I went with the G Force performance crossmember, and the lights were ordered from RMS Lighting. You can look them up on Facebook. If you can't find them let me know, and I can help you get ahold of them. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and that swap is going to be sweet on your ride!
Are the LED headlights plug in play? If so where did you get them? I bought a 83 regal and ls swapping it and will be giving it to give it to my daughter for her quinceñera she loved it since I bought 3 years ago
Yes, sir, they are literally plug and play. I got them from Hector Vega, and you can reach him on facebook: RMS LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES, Instagram: RMSLIGHTING, and/or at WWW.RMSLIGHTING.NET That is very cool that your daughter loves a car like the awesome G-Body. I really enjoy my LED headlights. I can actually see at night now. Thanks for the comment and for watching Cutlass Vibes.
Hi there I used the stock motor mounts on the car and used dirty dingo adjustable ls1 engine swap mounts for g body to put it in place. I also used the G Force crossmember for 700r4/4l60e transmission. I had to get a new driveshaft made because I moved my Ls as forward as I could just to make it a little easier to work on. Thanks for watching.
Threepedals.com and it will say GForce G-Body transmission Crossmember for TKX, TKO, 4L60, 700R4....SKU: RCG-700. If you need anymore help let me know...thanks for watching!
I have a 1987 cutlass with 350sbc 350th .the 350 is a gas hug ! I have a 2004r that came out still good was wondering if I should drop it back in alot of ppl telling me not to mess with the 2004r I like it tho
That's cool that you have a 1987! I had a 2004r on mine and it worked just fine...if your just going to drive it around it will work. Now if you are going to hammer it alot then I would go with a 700 r4 or even better a level 2 or 3 700 r4 then you can beat on it and have some fun!
@@CutlassVibes I want to drive it around everyday summer spring fall car just not winter I do like to peel out sometimes get down on her she got 22s inch knockoff rims on her my 350th needs rebuild still drives but slips a Lil in 1st gear not to bad but its also gas hug would the 2004r be great to build a street strip everyday car?
I understand....that transmission would work great for a daily driver all year round. I wouldn't trust it to well to race or peel out too often. That's just my opinion of course....you sure can try it and give it a shot! A built 700r4 takes alot more beating. Just a little info...let me know what you decide and how it does. Since you already have the 2004r I say run it!
@@CutlassVibes I picked up a us3d 700 last week I am going to have rebuild for the cutlass can not wait!!! I have the 2004r still may throw that in this 85 t top cutlass I got my hands on needs floor pans tho lbs
For the lower radiator hose I used part #21612. I had to trim it just a bit for it to work, but not much, and I haven't had any issues. Thanks for watching!
Yes sir bought them directly from dakotadigital.com and yes they are a direct fit. The instructions that come with them are excellent. I am going to upload a video soon explaining the wire colors from the car to get it connected. I couldn't find anything on that so thought I'd upload one hoping to help someone else.
I'm strongly considering ls swapping my 84 cutlass supreme that my uncle gave me. It's my first time rebuilding a car and I'll be doing the work with my dad too. What advice do you have for someone like me just starting out?
That is so awesome that you and your dad will be working on it together. Those are some incredible memories that you will never forget. My advice is for you to just go for it....don't be afraid to get started and have a great time while working on it with your dad. One more thing, please keep us updated of the progress. Thanks for watching Cutlass Vibes.
Thanks brotha!@@CutlassVibes I'm in the planning stages of everything and figuring out a budget, doing research, etc. I was wondering what driveshaft did you go with?
It's called the 4x6 kit and you can contact Hector via phone (407)749-2900 or email at RMSLighting01@gmail.com. He is very helpful and will answer all your questions. Thanks for watching.
I used the Dirty Dingo adjustable LS engine mounts and I moved the engine as far forward as I could. It cleared everything, and my hand fits a bit better behind the engine if I need to work on something.
you know what bro sometimes you just have to break down and spend a little more and get a better starting point, youll thank yourself. Specially if your gonna restore these newer 80s and 90s cars that are dime a dozen every where still, like my guy here, he had to buy a parts car, just to get metal when he couldve saved his troubles and found a solid one altogether!
I totally agree with you for sure and if I was going to build another one I would do that exactly no doubt. The only reason I didn't do that is because this is my first car ever. My parents bought it for me when I was only 15 years old and it has alot of sentimental value for me. If it wasn't for that....heck I sure would of done exactly what you said. Thank you for the comment and I appreciate you watching.
I mounted it inside in the middle at the very bottom under the radio area. I do show it in some videos if you would like to see it. Thank you for watching Cutlass Vibes!
Hey man I have a 1984 cutlass supreme Oldsmobile; it don’t run and has been sitting for a while because it’s passed down to me. I’m 16 and there’s currently a 307 in it and plan on swapping it out for a sbc 350. Any advice for me? Anything helps.
Hey bud going from a 307 to a 350 should be a pretty easy swap. I went from a 3.8L to a 350 sbc and 2 major things I had to do was move the motor mounts and extend the fuel lines to the passenger side but your swap might and I'm not 100% sure but it might bolt on in the same spot where your mounts are. And I believe the 307 already has the fuel pump on the passenger side so that shouldn't be hard to connect. Are you going to have some help doing this?
Is that a ict bracket that you used for the ac also I need the info on those hoses bro I need the same hoses and possibly same ac compressor for my setup
Sounds good I used dirty dingo AC bracket with the Sanden 508 compressor. Let me look up that info on those fittings for the hoses...I have it all written down.
I used the GM Conversion Sanden SD508 709 Tama Seltec and I ordered it from Ebay. The hoses they had at several shops that do hoses and crimp them. Let me know if you need any more info sir ill be glad to help all I can.
@@CutlassVibes did you use the same power connection from the old ac compressor or did you have to change that?? Also did you connect those white and purple vacuum lines that are next to the ac box?
I went with Speed Engineering long tube headers, BUT I did have to beat them a little to fit. I've heard there are some expensive ones that fit perfectly...I guess just depends how much money you have at the time. Thank you for the comment.
@@CutlassVibes get the cutlass Hurst wing they came on 83 to 85 if I remember correctly but fit all models love cutlass's like gbody cars in general I'll take a cutlass over Monte Carlo I like Monte don't get me wrong but the cutlass something about them
Yes sir there is something about that Cutlass! I'll have to make a video when I decide which wing to go with...do you have any pics or videos of your Cutlass?
@@CutlassVibes shit least you have it on I bought a used Hurst wing for my 87 but still have not got it on not wanting to pay someone easy job I can prob tackle I just want it to be straight
