rebelgtp
rebelgtp Dork
6/7/09 12:22 a.m.

Well this week the madness begins. My last day for finals is Wed morning so that afternoon the girlfriend and I will start the weed elimination on the Cutlass then start gutting the interior.

So since the project will officially be underway I need to start gathering parts. I have a Muncie 4 spd lined up for it and my uncle has a lead on a Ford 9 inch rear with disks to go in it. Engine should be no problem to find.

Tonight I started tossing around ideas for the interior, its going to be fairly stripped down. Interior panels will basically just be refitted with sheet metal, everything will go from the tan/brown to black. I need to find a new dash panel and I was wondering if a dash from a Camaro/Trans Am would fit? Anyone have a 70's vintage one that they could measure up for me (width, depth)? Also how far apart are the studs for mounting the seats? I'm wondering if I can just drop in a set of Camaro buckets to get rid of the split bench. Finally what is the width and height of the rear seat in the same generation Camaro/Trans Am?

Idea so far is like I said completely stripped, sheet metal interior panels, black carpet, seat from a Camaro (front and back), dash from a Camaro as well, more than likely no stereo in the car (if there is maybe only 2 speakers), MAYBE a center console around the floor shifter not sure yet.

JFX001
JFX001 Dork
6/7/09 1:57 p.m.

Whoa....girlfriend???

pics or it didn't happen.

4cylndrfury
4cylndrfury HalfDork
6/7/09 2:36 p.m.

^^lol...not only is there a GF now, but shes willing to HELP with a PITA resto that includes weed removal?!?! Did you set a date yet? Cuz shes a keeper

rebelgtp
rebelgtp Dork
6/7/09 3:57 p.m.

Oh yeah she is a keeper, last wed was the 1 month mark (we have been friends for over a year though). Anyway here is a pic of her I'll try and get one while she is helping with the car but she is very camera shy lol.

Funny thing is she is looking forward to working on the full project. She is pushing for dark red paint when it comes time, its her favorite color.

Only pic I have of her online.

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