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

[@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.

[@Seven50ml]

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

[@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.✌🇦🇺

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@swbtlw]

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

[@sammccoy3944]

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

[@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.

[@timtalbot7013]

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

[@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!!!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@TheTravelersTravels]

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

[@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.

[@azfroggiesrcandmore6727]

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

[@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.

[@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 🤟🇦🇺🤣

[@trevermonk8575]

The fact it’s not going ls makes me super excited! Ls are great but it’ll be fun to see an olds going fast.

[@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.

[@micahbuchheit1283]

More stuff happening on Kevin's channel !! Super Stoked!!

[@rockercover]

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

[@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.

[@peterhatkewitz9956]

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

[@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.

[@TheSouthdownband]

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

[@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.

[@03canadianf5]

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

[@bigsmallblock9480]

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

[@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.

[@mdvener]

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

[@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.

[@BlueCollarBachelor]

I hope this thing gets a trip through the Motion catalog and comes out like a gem.

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

She already has a big box of Motion parts ready for her, and will soon be adding some TBM brakes and Rife sensors!

[@BlueCollarBachelor]

@@KSRPerformanceFabrication Remember to put a GIANT KSR sticker on the back glass.... ...slightly crooked. ;) Gives the ol' girl character.

[@markbrown6236]

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

[@lostones7335]

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

[@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.

[@Matty.Hill_87]

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

[@jimmy_olds]

As an Olds guy, I’m so stoked about this build

[@billmegnin9288]

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

[@joshuacoghill3749]

When you said 78 I smiled. My dad bought me a 78 cutlass that was supposed to be my first car but had to sell it right before I turned 16 to pay bills. They're too expensive for a fun project now 😕

[@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.

[@Juicejunkie409]

I can't wait to see your car up in action with you in it

[@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!

[@joshieOle87]

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

[@thejo6331]

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

[@WhiteBuffalo59]

As an experienced fork truck operator that was pure sketch.....In spite of yourself, you got it down. If that was me I would have pulled straight back then lowered the car. Turning with the forks that high is asking for trouble.

[@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!

[@erik22lax]

My first car was a 1983 Cutlass Supreme 2 tone gray paint job. Most comfortable seats in a car I have sat in to date.

[@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?

[@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!

[@snakeboy1991]

Can’t wait to see the new project car

[@NASR20]

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

[@ransomf85]

Nice. Excited to see the SBO

[@arrgorndenethor]

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

[@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.

[@madmattf100]

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

[@precisiondiesel225]

As a Gbody owner myself, I’m very excited to see the progress and the first pass. I have a 1980 Malibu, it’s a 25.2E steel body.

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Nice!!!

[@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!!!

[@metrickarma]

Love to see the Cutlass making passes soon!!!

[@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..

[@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!!

[@andydiaz7296]

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

[@jayh4185]

Can't wait to see the Cutlass come back to life 👍👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉

[@loganb5657]

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

[@zoeysimpson4432]

Hell ya brother looking good planing on coming to see you again soon

[@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

[@bobmrkus3185]

Looking forward to the Cutlas build!

[@YotaakGFX]

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

[@titanium7003]

Been looking forward to this build since the day you mentioned it. 👍🏼

[@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!!

[@exotichandyman]

I’m looking forward to this. My first car was an 86 Cutlass and I’m in the process of talking a guy into selling me his 86 t-type v8.

[@someguywithaphone5921]

Pucker Factor: Lemniscate. Nice Cutlass ya got there, Kevin! They say, the secret to time travel lies in getting the front and rear bumpers to "torque twist" to a 90 degree offset from one another. Opens up a wormhole or something, the blog post was pretty vague. lol

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Bwahaha

[@mostneuter]

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

[@IrishOutlawGarage]

Keeping it Olds powered!! That's what I wanted to hear!

[@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

[@jesse4010]

As someone who owns a 79 cutlass supreme that’s turbo LS I’m excited for this!

[@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!!

[@rikardgustafsson5345]

very nice to see your first car kevin looking forward to seeing it

[@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 👍🍻

[@thirdgengarage4964]

It was great meeting you in Indy. Had an awesome time and finally found Nate to turn up the Merk lol

[@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)

[@chetSeminole]

Excited to see the Cutlass build.

[@C6903]

This is going to be awesome

[@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!

[@billpewterbaugh2982]

CONGRATS on getting your Cutlass project started!!!!

[@kennethhecht3354]

I had a 79 cutlass that I put a 455 into. one of my favorite cars I owned.

[@scottyshaffer6103]

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

[@Crazeejay]

Can't wait to see some progress on the Cutlass! Git r dun! 👍

[@Tamales53]

This project is goin to be epic.

[@stevefrieswyk8583]

As an Oldsmobile owner and enthusiast I love this, but I’m also a forklift operator trainer and..... I’m just glad you got it down

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Lol, it was a little risky for sure!

[@CrankshaftTX]

I'm 2 minutes in and already it's my favorite video of yours! I LOVE G-bodies (had a 78 the same color, black 81 Cutlass, 85 Monte, 84 Regal) and can't wait till the kids are grown to build another!

[@newklear2k]

About time you get to take it back to where it began, Kev. Keen to see where this heads.

[@etspaulding]

Nice! My first car was an old V6 Regal that identified as a Grand National. It was a turd. Love those old G-bodies.

[@cdnaudioguy]

Woohoo! New project! Excited to follow this!

[@scottz63]

Awesome!!! Been waiting on that thing to come down. I know you have been.