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With the holidays, my health, cold, cold weather and numerous other excuses progress has been slow on the Cutlass. Finally getting things back together on it and down to the "short list" of things to do before it goes elsewhere to get the mechanicals and plumbing finished up.

Man that paint just pops out at you. Excellent work Dave.

The car is looking great! The mods at the back are so subtle, makes you stare and wonder what was done...LOL..

How many days 'til racing begins now???

Originally Posted by 34_40

The car is looking great! The mods at the back are so subtle, makes you stare and wonder what was done...LOL..

How many days 'til racing begins now???

Sounds like the Cutlass is a retired race car now, think it's days will be spent on the street.....Well, maybe a bit of Saturday night action.....

Lots of mods, not many people see them at all!!! 10 different cuts on the rear bumper, more on the front... Always fun to see how many notice the mods and how mad the purists get!!!!!

Originally Posted by stovens

Man that paint just pops out at you. Excellent work Dave.

Thanks Steve, Eric and Mike picked the colors all I had to do was put them on....

Adding kudo's to those already noted. The Cutlass looks great, and will be a head turner cruising the SD streets, or anywhere else it goes.

Thanks Roger. This car has been a very special and enjoyable car to do for Mike!!!!


RIP my dear friend Chad.......we miss you terribly....

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

With the holidays, my health, cold, cold weather and numerous other excuses progress has been slow on the Cutlass. Finally getting things back together on it and down to the "short list" of things to do before it goes elsewhere to get the mechanicals and plumbing finished up.

Oh wow. Very Nice!!!

You ask how are ride's are doing well I have my street rod that is still stored and my 51 chevy is some where in the back yard under all of the snow we have I have know idea when I can get to it but the good news is that there is a swap meet next weekend

I mentioned awhile back about my van that I bought. It is currently a bus with a wheelchair lift and I'll be converting them to a regular van door and a camper style side door. I just listed the school bus doors and the wheelchair lift on Craigslist. Hopefully someone will have a use for them and offer me something reasonable or a good trade for the parts I don't need. The van is an E350 Ford, diesel engine (less then 5,000 miles on it), automatic transmission, front and rear air and heat. When the weather gets a bit better I'll get some pics of the rest of the van and the interior. I'll be taking suggestions on some bunks and seating for the interior, got to make it comfortable so the girls and I can go racing!!!!! If anyone here is interested in the lift or doors, make me an offer!!!! Here's a pic for you, laugh away!!!!!

PS---No comments about leaving the wheelchair lift installed cuz I'll probably be
needing one soon!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

I mentioned awhile back about my van that I bought. It is currently a bus with a wheelchair lift and I'll be converting them to a regular van door and a camper style side door. I just listed the school bus doors and the wheelchair lift on Craigslist. Hopefully someone will have a use for them and offer me something reasonable or a good trade for the parts I don't need. The van is an E350 Ford, diesel engine (less then 5,000 miles on it), automatic transmission, front and rear air and heat. When the weather gets a bit better I'll get some pics of the rest of the van and the interior. I'll be taking suggestions on some bunks and seating for the interior, got to make it comfortable so the girls and I can go racing!!!!! If anyone here is interested in the lift or doors, make me an offer!!!! Here's a pic for you, laugh away!!!!!

PS---No comments about leaving the wheelchair lift installed cuz I'll probably be
needing one soon!!!!!!!

Heck, Dave, maybe you should use the wheelchair lift as the platform for a slideout bathroom, bedroom or kitchen, like on the big RV's! Just be sure to close it before you take off!

There's a good joke in there somewhere... A van with a wheelchair lift??? Maybe we can name it Ironside!?!?! Like the detective from the 70's!

I think it'll make a dandy camper! Maybe put one of those retractable awnings on the side for some covered outdoor space.

Originally Posted by stovens

I think it'll make a dandy camper! Maybe put one of those retractable awnings on the side for some covered outdoor space.

Stored away (someplace) out at the farm is a canopy crank out assembly and framework that was on a trailer I had many moons ago.... I'll have to cut it down some, and have a new canopy made for it....to match the one on the trailer, of course!!!!

Unlike some of the smaller motor homes, the van has a full length massive frame so it's a matter of fabbing up a new bumper for the rear with a receiver hitch connected to the frame and the bumper. Already have an equalizer hitch on the trailer so not a lot of work there. Biggest task is going to be installing the van door and a decent looking side door. Then of course a set of bunkbeds for the girls, they've already told me that is mandatory!!!!! Even at ages 4 and 5 girls sure are opinionated!!!!

I'm new to this forum, but I'd like some input form those who have repalced wood with steel in early Chevys. I picked up a very clean 31 three window Chevy coupe and I want to make a street rod out of it. What are some thoughts on leaving the original wood in as opposed to replacing it all with sheet metal and steel. Any feedback will be appreciated.