Not a new member, but a new car...
 

It's been a long time coming...

I finally after years and years of wanting a hot rod, that day has finally come. I recently got through my divorce and it's time to live my life. So here is my new project car. It's a 1965 Olds Cutlass F85. It's a pretty straight clean driver. I have started to think about what I'd like to do with it, but for now it'll stay as is until I come up with a plan. This is really exciting to finally have a car like this. It will be a car I can auto cross and take out to track days. but mostly just drive and enjoy. I don't have a name for it yet but I'm thinking about it. Suggestions welcome. I'm excited to see what is to come with it.

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very nice ....is it not a real 442?

Damit I remember when building an early olds A-body was unique. Seems like they are popping up all over now.:_paranoid Good luck with the build and keep us informed.:thumbsup:

Damn nice lookin' Olds!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

When we got it home, we did some checking and from what we can tell it's not a 442 but an F85, which turns out to be more rare. I found several in Phoenix a month ago and all sold before I could see them. They are nice looking and they are cheaper than a chevelle but you can add all the same performance. Which is a plus.

Wow, really looks clean! nice start for sure.

I got a brand new girlfriend! Nice way to replace the ex. She will probably give you a little lip now and then, but will shut up quick and make you smile most of the time!

Cool ride, congratualtions!

Nice car!

Although, given who you are, we expect more (and larger) pictures!!! lol


Drop that stance, toss on some Forgelines and up the performance bits.. that car really has potential.

Nice score..

As for a name.. hmmm... g-85 although that sounds similar to that other car, it still fits considering what you want to do to it.

Or could play off the Cutlass part.. pirates and swords and such.

In any event, more pics please!

That's a riot. Thanks Frank! :thumbsup:

This was all I could get photowise between rain drops. I plan on documenting this car well. I'll be doing a mini-shoot on it soon along with skidpad and slalom just to see how the car changes. Thanks though. I am really happy with it. It's pretty much what I wanted. BTW, I PS'd your forgelines and they actually look pretty cool on it.

Awesome car, Rob. You know we're going to need some killer photography to document what you do to it. :cheers:

I've got some plans for that already. Stay tuned. :thumbsup:


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Here's a '65 Buick (same basic car)... they look downright badass when given some lovin'

This one was shot by Hunkins a few years back. Has a Grand National engine.

Love this body style, can't wait to see what you do with it.

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New Champion Cooling Systems Radiator...
 

My first upgrade:

Here is my new aluminum radiator from Champion Cooling Systems. It's a really nice piece. The original Harrison one took a dump and Champion worked with me on this unit. Rick is great to work with and got me this so I could have the car for this weekend. Very nice unit and fit really well. I have to redo the top hold down to fit better but fit in the original lower saddles perfectly. It's good for 750 hp.

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Here it is installed...

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going to make a new upper bracket for it. The original I had to make fit, and It could be nicer.

Nice ride. Like Steve said, That car would look even sweeter with a lower stance and I would love to see it with some Forgelines...also, more pics please.:D

wow. nice score, can't wait to see what you do with it !

18's and 19's dropped over a trick suspension 4 wheels discs !!

Congrats on the new project!

That is a really nice car.
Good find. Looks rust free and very clean.:cheers:

There's a couple spots of bubbling on the lower corners of the doors, the trunk floor has a bad repair, but over all really solid car.
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Nice
 

ROBERT

CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW RIDE.:thumbsup:
you should just enjoy the car as much as you can....drive it..collect parts
im sure youll get some deals here and there..
keep posting your great pics...


tom

Thanks Tom. I will be posting more. It's been tough to get out and shoot it when I'm shooting other cars to make the money for the parts. LOL. Stay tuned...
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