FINALLY!!!! KSR Cutlass Build Episode 1!! Taking My First Car Down From Storage (Super Sketchy!!)

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[@JohnRoberts71]

Can’t wait to see this project’s progress

[@sarcastomimic2683]

OLDS DRAG CAR!! LET'S GOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

[@johnvegar9098]

This is gonna be good

[@danmyers9372]

Will you be working with Mondello on the Olds engine or do you have another engine builder?

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

@@danmyers9372 Nooooo, Mondello sold out years ago and the new owner has not done much positive things for the business. I will be visiting the engine builder soon and plan to film it. The engine is almost done already!!

[@bcd2107]

@@KSRPerformanceFabrication Hey Kevin, a couple things I've been thinking about on burnout cars is do you think front independent handbrakes would help you steer when doing burnouts and how much cooling could you add by making coolant hoses out of aluminum and welding fins on them like on a hot water baseboard heater? I think the fins could add a significant amount of cooling especially on a car with a rear mounted radiator and the handbrakes would allow the car to pivot on one tire.

[@Cliff_Anderson]

Nothing better than seeing a car with some personal history get some love. I still have the car I learned to drive in...lots of sentimental value!

[@64Pete]

Mornin' Champ. I'm off to bed, I'll like now and watch in the A.M. over breakfast. Looking forward to this build.✌🇦🇺

[@bigsmallblock9480]

This is awesome! She's been on the back burner for so long now. It's a beautiful thing we're witnessing here.

[@ericwithac2919]

I used to work at an Oldsmobile dealership when those cars were new. Even though they couldn't fall out of a tree fast and you had to time them with a calendar at the track, they were good looking and comfortable cars for the day! Can't wait for the build.

[@simpleman2004]

Oh come on man, I had a 77 and it was the fastest thing I have ever driven at that time, well, I should mention it was my first car, so it really was the fastest thing I have ever drove at that time. He He He. It was a nice riding car though.

[@quickdeuce]

"fall out of a tree fast",, I spewed my coffee on that one! Too damn funny,, BUT sadly it was true :) I had an '80 and even though it was a slug with it's 305 it got good mileage, the body styling was so nice and it rode like the preverbial (sp) Cadillac. I really liked the car but kept it only 3 or so years. You know what they say,, "I wish I could have kept that car" but truth is we had no space AND needed it as a trade in. Kevin will take this little Olds into the 7's,, we know that's where he's headed,, perhaps into the 6's. KSR and 'HIS' little OLDS FTW!

[@chestermcgillicuddy4368]

Hahahaha! Oh man that was so awesome that you have a picture of the air filter cover upside down! I used to do the same to my grandfathers 85 Monte, 305 with the quadra-jet. I literally thought I was the only one who (sounded so cool...WHOOOOOOOOMMMM) did that move. Canada so I probably was! lol Thanks for always showing and explaining such cool stuff! Dad of the year/constructor award to you!

[@Seven50ml]

So cool that you still have your first car. Looking forward to seeing every step of the build.

[@andrewstoffel1170]

Looking forward to something that doesn’t have an LS in it! Plus it’s your first car, that’s special, wish I still had mine.

[@undefined_garage]

I’m super exited for the cutlass my heart was pounding when she started moving. Nothing better than your first car man. Bringing up all those memories! That’s gotta be a thing in the series you always do “Story times” maybe do Friday night talks with some of your buddies over a beer and just chat about your life

[@tdwz1652]

haha me to especially when he started celebrating early and the car started to wobble lol

[@undefined_garage]

@@tdwz1652 I know dude when I even heard Kevin say “whooops” or something I was like oh boy he’s been quiet almost this whole time We’re done 😂😂

[@quickdeuce]

@@tdwz1652 Ohh yeah,, that's when I went OHHH NOO!!

[@TheFlooringInspector82]

I have never been more excited for a build series than I have this one. I'm a G-Body guy and my first car was also a Cutlass. I am super pumped to see what you do with this thing.

[@Matty.Hill_87]

I loved the pictures and the story's of the car and how it came to be, that was a really cool touch

[@mdvener]

Just can't get enough of Mr. Data. KSR is the best.

[@swbtlw]

That's awesome to see Kevin, looking forward to the build!

[@joshieOle87]

My little eleven month old loves your vids ! Especially the burnout ones

[@mikebougher3731]

I'm really glad to hear that its staying olds powered. I have a 78 cutlass out back I was thinking about making into a street stock for my nephew but now maybe this will motivate me and we'll go drag racing

[@ls87gbody]

Do it brother. It will be worth it.

[@ThePants2012]

I have a 1968 350 small block Olds motor in my barn. It has never been machined, so plenty of meat for an overhaul. #5 heads, nodular iron crank, factory forged rods. Had around 65k miles on it when it was torn apart. If you're close to the north east Ohio area I'd like to sell it to somebody that will put it back on the road. Not sure I'll ever find a clean cutlass to put it in with my budget these days. Hate to see it rot away in my barn.

[@anthonyestevez118]

Super RAD you still have the car! Wish I still had the Mazda minitruck lowrider I had when I was 18. Loved the background recap! Thanks for sharing! (P.S. I'll be 43 yrs young this year!)

[@AmberFireQC]

From the Realoldspower forum 20 years ago- Kevin I’m glad you are doing so well these days. Maybe you can call Andy Miller and he can tell you how to build it right 😂

[@rickfinsta2951]

Or at least he can sell Kevin a T-Sirt.

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Hahahahahahahaha, now those are some great memories!!!!

[@torque-ej4nu]

Exactly how I remember her. Those old pics are a blast from the past Kevin. That car always stood out to me cuz she was the only other built cutlass 78-80 body style other than mine that I knew about. God i miss mine.

[@kevintaylor9249]

Wow! I had the pleasure of owning a '84 Cutlass with the mighty 260 V8. Lol Awesome car. T-tops, console, brougham, loaded but, wouldn't get out of it's own way...

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

They were definitely slugs, but they at least made cool noises with the V8, lol

[@kevintaylor9249]

@@KSRPerformanceFabrication I did like that car. My wife drove it until we had kids. Dark blue, rally wheels, & radial T/As on it. Had to get her a 4 door (had twin daughters. They turned 28 Sunday...) Put in in a Buick Electra T-type. Not as cool but, for a a four door, at least it was "sporty". Lol Can't wait to see your build on the Cutlass Kevin.

[@charliewalden9143]

I just found this channel..I instantly subscribed because of the 1978 cutlass.i got mine when I was 14. that is also my first car. I loved that car, I miss it alot. You know it is sometimes life happens. But I no longer have it.. I want another one. Been looking.

[@MacBolden]

I want to let you know what a pleasure it is to watch your videos. It's also gratifying to see an owner and a group of employees working together and loving their jobs. Congratulations, and I look forward to following along with your Oldsmobile build.

[@beholder8467]

I love this. My first car was a 1993 Cutlass Ciera with a 3.3l V6. Not what anyone would really take to a track, but I still cut my teeth on mechanics with that thing. I punched out the cat and got a huge chrome exhaust tip meant for a truck. It was so obnoxious it was hilarious. Drove that thing almost into the ground until one of the front struts shot through the hood.

[@azfroggiesrcandmore6727]

Thank you for keeping it Olds powered!!!!! Looking forward to more soon!!!!

[@seanmcentire625]

Kevin. I just received a t-shirt on xxxl petite from you along with one of your KSR hats and some stickers. You brought a tear to my eye bringing down your 1st baby. I myself have my 1st baby that I bought when I was 15 years old. A 69 El Camino...because of you I'm starting to bring it back to life. Thank you from the bottom of my bow tie 🎀 heart for all you do. You my kind sir ROCK Out. Keep doing what you do. Thank you very much from Sean McEntire Las Vegas Nevada. Take care

[@TheTravelersTravels]

Great milestone to getting the Cutlass back on the track! 👏👏

[@rockercover]

Father-In-Law had one of these. When on the freeway, (highways to some possibly), any long hill climb became a “can we make it” moment or two” Thanks for the history on your Cutlass and you.

[@peterhatkewitz9956]

Can't wait to see the build especially since it will be olds powered. Very exciting

[@sammccoy3944]

Enjoyed story time and the flashback pics. Excited for the Cutlass.

[@Kelly-jc3jc]

A good friend in high school had a blue one like this, we dubbed it the Gutless Cutless. Looking forward to seeing what you do to it, thanks for sharing.

[@scottyshaffer6103]

Kevin ... you are and always will be an icon to this sport. Please never stop....

[@billmar426]

Thanks for another great video Kevin. I was nervous just watching you with the Cutlas on the forklift. Loved your old photos of the Cutlass racing history.

[@HillbillyUp]

Great video, I still have my 1st car I bought when I was 15, a 1977 Camaro and I am 53 yrs old. I love the Cutless, we made a lot of dirt track cars out of them.

[@grahamerosewarne6656]

As I told you before Kevin your mind must race at 100 miles an hour, with all the projects that you are completing. Always awesome content 👍💯🔥 Aussie Fan 🤟🇦🇺🤣

[@Brtmyster]

I get the excitement. I had 68 Cutlas S. Best car I ever owned. 3 speed manual. After I changed the exhaust in 1973. I raced a girl in a Corvette. She had a tag on her car that said if you beat me you e** me. I beat her. She chickened out. That was 50 years ago. I really dig your channel. Looking forward to the Olds build. Make it worthy of the hype bro. I really want to see this Cutlass fly. Thanks for all your content. I might be 68 but I still love all the cars. You are only in your early 40's. Dude so much to come from you. My baby boy is 44. Keep up the great work. Again. Thank you.

[@dennishernden2264]

Was it a white Corvette? What city was this in?

[@markbrown6236]

Neat that you have so many pics and history with your first car. Great story, and good video. Looking forward to the build.

[@odahithedubious2017]

My own first car was a '68 Cutlass. Four-door, almost that same color blue. It had the 10.25:1 compression 350 and the two-speed "Jetaway" automatic. It surprised a few people at stoplights. My mom's last car was a '78 Cutlass Supreme. It was silver, and a really nice one, my step-dad took really good care of it. I've had a few Oldsmobiles through the years. Looking forward to this build for sure.

[@rockercover]

Taking that Cutlass down with that size of Forklift was a show all by itself. Smooth lift operation happening here.

[@lorddatastorm7139]

My first is a 1976 Cutlass Supreme Brougham 350 V8 ... 120 mph in 2nd ... loved that car.

[@dennishernden2264]

My GF had a 78 Cutlass .. I like the lines on them, they're crisp giving it a tough look yet classy, same vibe I got from my 72 cutlass. My older brothers and sisters coming up got 54 1/2 mustangs for first cars, we had two of em, I got the 72 Gremlin X, but I wasn't hatin on it, good little engine that straight 4.0l, that car packed a lotta freedom for young kid.

[@chadkeller2144]

Very cool that you are building the Cutlass with an Olds engine! I myself am an Olds Cutlass guy (I own a '69, '71 and '77) and I also still have my first car (the '77). Looking forward to this build!

[@03canadianf5]

I'll be following the Cutlass build closely. Passion projects are always the best.

[@jamesfriend3282]

THANK YOU KEVIN!!!!!!!!! Its about time someone is doing a cutlass as any version of a project car!!!!!! I am sooooooo looking forward to this build. Almost no one ever does a cutlass.

[@Matty.Hill_87]

I've been looking forward to this since you first mentioned it, can't wait to see how this comes together

[@bullittdog4352]

Gonna be a awesome project..huge props for staying Olds . It’s also youtube gold when guys add personal info/pictures to their channel…most people that fallow you have photos just like that with their first prize possession!

[@mrwinston_thepug]

Sweet and cool history. Makes me miss one of my old rides. I was 17yo in 1994 with a sleeper car- a 1984 Grand Prix (same as cutlass) with T tops that was stuffed with a 455 engine, custom exhaust, 740 holley double pumper, and MSD system. It was so fast and fun to race against others.

[@smk289]

You can hear the excitement and pure joy in your voice!! Awesome.

[@ruikazane5123]

It finally happened! That scared me big time when the car seesawed a bit...but either way at least the Viper isn't touched Now it will be a new chapter for you and your first car. Gonna be rad!

[@robperrin9497]

YES!! I've been looking forward to this for ages. Did anyone else feel like they were holding their breath the whole time it was in the air? Can't wait to follow this build.

[@stevebeavers3754]

Awesome to finally meet you and Drew in indy. You were about to load the burn out car and didn't have a jack.. Lol So excited to see your build series on the cutlass!

[@joellovejoy8876]

So excited to watch . I am putting my first car back together too. I bought my car (a Judge )for 200 dollars as well in 1976. Stopped driving it in 1991. Found Vice Grip Garage and he got me going again. . The car that me build the life I now enjoy will soon be able to go on a date again with my high school Sweet Heart.

[@TheSouthdownband]

Yes finally putting the Cutlass back on the track, this is going to be a good series of videos!

[@jmidwell]

My first car was an 86 Cutlass Supreme. I loved that car!

[@billmegnin9288]

Good for you. You do truly look excited. About time you did something for yourself. Can't wait to follow this journey.

[@racer89gt]

Such a cool story. My Mom had a 1991 GMC Sierra with that same color- bahama blue. It was a V8 with a 5 speed manual ❤️

[@xxxdiresaintxxx]

Looking forward to seeing the cutlass get rebuilt.

[@stevekveton4326]

I had a 1978 Cutlass with t-tops in high school. Good memories…

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

Times are getting tuff, we need a good junkyard build! this seems like the perfect platform for that!

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Well, sorry to disappoint there, the engine has some pretty serious investment into it. The long term goal is to run 6s, but it should fall out of the shop running high 7s

[@JohnnyAnderson1]

@@KSRPerformanceFabrication lol, no disappointment here, just all the KZbinrs builds have gotten so out of touch for the average Joe.

[@jaradhightower2477]

I'm happy for you Kevin. Too many times I've seen shop owners cars get left for dead because they're too busy working on other people's stuff. This is the build I've been waiting for. Thank you for taking us along.

[@RobertMay289]

Nice to meet you in Indy. Hopefully you and Lee can get the parts you need to get the Viper up and running. That's my favorite car to watch in the trans am series

[@GamingwithBrenten]

Kevin, my first car was a 1979 Olds Cutlass Supreme. 350 rocket engine, metric 200 trans. Killed that trans from neutral drops 🤣, swapped in a turbo 350 transmission. Eventually killed the pump on it and that was the first transmission I ever rebuilt. Wish I still had it but life changed. Love watching your videos, I'm right down the road from you in Homosassa.

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Awesome!

[@Firebug2009]

Ive been waiting impatiently for this! Probably not to the extent as youself id imagine....build it to beat mullet to the steady 6s!

[@Autoauctionrehabs]

Always love Kevin's updates. Thanks for keeping us informed.

[@thejo6331]

SO pumped that you get to work on your own car! I'm ready for this mug to go QUICK

[@snakeboy1991]

Can’t wait to see the new project car

[@NASR20]

Awesome, been looking forward to this build kicking off for a while!

[@lilliebowers686]

My first car was a 78 Cutlass wagon with the same engine, transmission and rear gear ratio. It was a fugly old turd and I miss it every day. Lots of adventures were had with it.

[@crazyryan2689]

Thats going to be an exciting build!!! To see a history of the car is what gives the build meaning and I'm so glad you let us see it as it happens!!! Can't wait for it to get fired for the first time!!!

[@SNELLERIZED]

I love this! My first car was also a 1978 Cutlass Supreme Brougham with the bonnet top and 260 V8 engine. Talk about gutless!

[@andydiaz7296]

Love that cutlass, can’t wait to see your car going down the track.

[@JDH60]

Just a note on the forklift. Pedal on the left is not a clutch, it just kicks the transmission out so you can rev the motor to quickly lift the forks. You can drive it like an auto trans and your movement will be much smoother and more controlled, especially with an unbalanced load that high in the air. That being said, good job getting the car down. This is one instance where slow and steady wins!

[@arrgorndenethor]

Always loved these cars, can't wait to see it driving again

[@wbr7869]

Kevin I have driven forklift for 30 years and have done some very sketchy things! But watching you bring down your car had my butt puckered tight!!!

[@madmattf100]

Glad to see you get to do one for yourself! cant wait for the build!

[@beardedscrapper538]

Love all the camera angles. I look forward to more on this car.

[@loganb5657]

Glad to see it finally come down it’s gonna be a sick build

[@timtalbot7013]

Being a Mopar guy, I can appreciate the less loved brands. Pumped you aren’t going LS. Looking forward to following your progress

[@BrianMacMusicVideos]

Really looking forward to seeing that Cutlass project.. I love that model of car almost had one about 30 years back.. Didn't happen so.. I'll live through your new Racer coming to life... Cheers Kevin.. You keep this channel fresh..

[@hubiecasteel7045]

I love that body style Cutlass 442.. Can't wait to see how it turns out..

[@ajspak874]

Looking forward to this build should be really cool. I love that you're working on your very first car. I hope to be working on mine next year I bought when I was 15 back in 1985. It's been stuck in storage for the last 20 years I'm not getting any younger so I want to do something with it myself

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Heck yeah! Awesome! I’m so excited for this build!!

[@peytonmcintosh3055]

I love seeing a build that’s more about the sentimental value rather than just being a cool car. Plus keeping a Pontiac in it is gonna be awesome to see! Pumped to see this one to say the least!

[@MaskedBurrito]

I'm excited for this one. I've been waiting for Cutlass updates since the old MalibuRacing days, when the 25.3 spec just came out, and KSR wasn't in business yet!

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Woooo that’s going way back!!

[@MaskedBurrito]

@@KSRPerformanceFabrication don’t go making me feel old now 😂

[@lonnymay3997]

I remember pics of this car from MR, that was waaaaay back!! I actually went to the first MR meet. Good times.

[@MaskedBurrito]

@@lonnymay3997 was that the one up at Farmington Dragway? I was there too in my wagon!

[@lonnymay3997]

@@MaskedBurrito it started at a drag strip in KCMO I think but I didn't get to town until late that Friday evening so I missed out on it. It was in a little town in SW Missouri, went to the town car show and cruise, BBQ at Icemans shop, good time. 2003 I think?

[@kaseyfranks7495]

HELL YEAH, my G body brother, can't wait!!!

[@YotaakGFX]

Hell yeah, happy for you Kevin. Cant wait to see the build series on this unit. Love this body style.

[@brianwilliams9053]

Lansing Michigan just got a little brighter! We love them Oldsmobiles. I grew up watching local guys build some top notch olds powered hot rods. Thank you for not just LS swapping it😁

[@mostneuter]

by far the project i waited the most, absolutely eager to watch everything you will do to make it perfect !

[@bouverscustoms1652]

As a fellow g body owner I am really excited to see this build progress into greatness. Mine was also my first car and it's been sitting since 1999.

[@TboneShakeAlone]

Did you say 2.29 rear?? What a slug lol. You've been hinting this car for some time now, super excited to see it on the ground and looking forward to future build episodes. And as far as the burnout comp. keep your head high. You got the tires off on the hurt sc and in my opinion VGG's burnout took the win.

[@grandprix834bbl]

My 84 gp has the same gear ratio. Take off definitely suck's but can't complain with 2,000 rpm at 70 mph with a th350 trans

[@TboneShakeAlone]

I guess it's not that crazy when you think about all the other weird things with emissions they were doing at that time (late 70's, early 80's)

[@lostones7335]

Thanks Kevin, always cool to see a first love build!

[@kariannestudeman1909]

A journey always starts with the first step... First step complete!

[@ecorey45]

This way more entertaining and cool than what I have in my loft which is various engines I have rebuilt or blown up, sometimes both, some jeep and truck drivetrain stuff

[@winsteadracing]

Kevin, I Have been SOOOOOOOO waiting on this build, it's my favorite car by far. I will be watching EVERY single video of this build. Thank you, finally thank you!!!

[@Bertholemu]

Love seeing what ur up to kevin , your an inspiration im an aussie an i feel like pulling my old , 1977 GM holden torana out and doing the same now , keep it up boss 👍🍻

[@deegan727]

I’ve said in early Mullet vids that I want to see you build a car for you exactly the way you feel it should be done. No customer requirements and wants. It’s awesome that it’s going to be an Olds engine. I’m definitely pro LS but it’s always refreshing when people stick with the manufacturers engines. Can’t wait to see a spicy Olds.

[@bobdailey5910]

Great job buddy glad to see your 1st car back on the ground agai'n, my 1st car was a 1960 4 door Corvair would love to have another one of those with a monza or spider motor!!

[@waynekaminski5438]

This is going to be a cool build. Not many still have their first car. My first was a 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie XL 500 with the 390 p-code. Way too much car for a 16 year old! It was originally my dad's county sheriff car bought brand new and he gave it to me 10 years later after some hard miles. It had the automatic transmission which had seen its better days, but I could stand on the brake and smoke the rear tires real good. And punch it real good from a standing stop. Your first car always has special memories.

[@johlpietzner4125]

Im alot more excited to see the progress of this build than i was for mullet. Love this channel and its content! Thank you Kevin and the KSR team.

[@andyr462]

I'm only a year older than you. I can think of 3 people that collectively had 4 of those types of car. They were awesome. Even representin with the 90s mags!

[@jayg479]

That’s awesome you’ve kept it. Hind sight is 20/20

[@MarlHellbringer]

I really appreciate not only your amazing workmanship but the fact that you all take the time to talk to all of us. Not only on here but in person as well. Got me a Everything needs a turbo shirt from you on Saturday and an autograph. Keep up the amazing work

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Thanks Steven!!

[@megaglowz8540]

Man that was a good looking paint job. I'd be hard-pressed not to put it back like that LOL. Can't wait to see what happens on this trip!!!