Lateral-g project car on a budget.

[JayR]

Since this is a budget, I'd keep it on the frame and since the emphasis around here is on turning and stopping, I'd start pricing bolt-on suspension upgrades and maybe a junkyard brake swap from late F-body or Corvette. Then some bolt-ons for the motor like i mentioned before, carb/intake/headers/exhaust
Maybe check the classifieds here and at "the other site" for any A-body stuff as well as Olds forums for motor stuff.
Doing one mod at a time and following it through would keep it affordable and from being torn apart for months at a time and make it interesting to follow along with. You could also test-drive and evaluate each modification.

Since it's a Cutlass S, how about S Curves for a name?

[3kidsnotime]

Jason I feel your on the correct path, I also caint wait and see the designs. Also we need some input on a name, so lets get some ideas

[XcYZ]

Whats the total budget, not counting the cost of the car?

[Rob07002]

Originally Posted by XcYZ

Whats the total budget, not counting the cost of the car?

Well that depends, if this were Monster Garage you would get about $157,348,730,537,550,357.23 in freebies!

I say $15,000 that would make it both realistic yet challenging.

[MaxHarvard]

I voted yes, because if you can get deals through friends... barter for work/parts.. do a lot of it yourself, you can really cut the cost on building a really nice ride. Also, starting with a non "desired" car... meaning, ones that dont go for $100,000 wrecked, is also a good way to start i feel. Besides, seeing really nice odd balls are fun!

Mine cost around $24,XXX to build, including the cost of the car.

[3kidsnotime]

At first I was thinking 10 grand, but now im thinking 15, Lets make a hard workout on the car at 10 and then have some fun withe the other 5 That might make things interesting

[XcYZ]

I think $15k is good. Have you made of "wish list" of parts, such as an overdrive tranny, the motor, wheels, brakes, paint, etc.

[3kidsnotime]

I have some good ideas, But im working on a budget break down for each area of the car, I think a break down is better

[BThibodeaux]

Great idea! The Cutless you have chosen is a perfect platform for this project. I look forward to participating.

When you say that you will be supplying the labor, is that all labor including paint, body and interior? If so, you should be able to do a lot for the $15K.

[Chaser]

aw crap, im already getting carried away