Green Manilishi 1972 Cutlass S

[Mr Furley]

Originally Posted by DBasher

I saw Jason had posted something about this a few days ago, really a cool subtle build. I hope you end up keeping it!


Dan

Thanks Dan, I appreciate the compliment. I also an continually amazed by all the people Jason knows in the hotrod community. He was super helpful during the build process and I can't thank him enough. Good guy and a great friend.

[DBasher]

Ya, "the pusher" I actually met him through BMX channels. Has he talked you into a track bike yet? Haha!

Keep the car around and just shout if you ever need a hand, I know a couple guys that would be willing to help motivate. Great group of guys here in the NW.


Dan

[Mr Furley]

Been mountain biking a bunch with him over the summer. Going to ride indoor BMX this Sunday for the first time. We will see...

[jeff71]

Love the build. I have a 71 Convertible.

Im curious how your mid-shift conversion & bench worked out, can you post a pic? Any more pics of the tunnel fab for the T56? How'd your engine compartment come out.

Jeff

[WSSix]

Car looks great! Good job getting it to be drivable again. Congrats on being a father, too.

[Mr Furley]

Originally Posted by jeff71

Love the build. I have a 71 Convertible.

Im curious how your mid-shift conversion & bench worked out, can you post a pic? Any more pics of the tunnel fab for the T56? How'd your engine compartment come out.

Jeff

I'll dig up some more pics of the tunnel fab sometime this weekend, as well as the engine bay.
As far as the shift relocator kit I wouldn't recommend it. You end up dismantling the entire transmission and modifying a shift rail, which seems easy enough, except that if your drilling is off even a *slight* amount it will shift like garbage. Reverse is one of those gears I like having and it's not really available easily. That setup has been a giant pain. For the time and headache you might as well buy a T56 magnum if you need to move the shifter. I will be buying a new shift rail and installing stock parts now that I have bucket seats.

Thanks for the compliments on the car.

[jeff71]

Thanks Furley, I sent you a PM.

[ScotI]

Car looks very nice!
That gauge panel turned out nice too..... I really like the 'no logo' look. What brand gauges are they?

[Mr Furley]

Thanks for the compliment, they're New Vintage 1969 Series gauges. I love the near OEM look, much more subtle than a bunch of Autometers.

[JayR]

Originally Posted by Mr Furley

Thanks Dan, I appreciate the compliment. I also an continually amazed by all the people Jason knows in the hotrod community. He was super helpful during the build process and I can't thank him enough. Good guy and a great friend.

My ears are burning....... You're one of the good ones too, Furley. Stoked to introduce you to another addiction but kind of secretly hope you keep the Olds too.
You missed a good time yesterday, Basher!