Will This Abandoned 1970 Cutlass Run and Drive After 15 Years?!

This Cutlass is a total mystery! I got this thing in trade with no real background information. It was someone's long term project and they passed away before it was finished. We know the paint is fresh and it's got a V8 under the hood, that's really it The rest was all just a mix of guesses and some detective work. The last time it was registered was 2008, so I'm gonna put it at sitting about 15 years. We threw a ton of time and parts that we had laying around this week, trying to get it up and running! Check it out!
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[@Bobthebuilder.69]

This takes me back to my day. I lost my virginity in the back of a 70 cutlass 442. Good times...also tripped on acid, smoked alot of dope (weed was dope in my day) a bunch of times in the same car. This entire build just makes me smile 😁

[@StayTunedTA]

Dude, you have LIVED in an Oldsmobile. Dang.

[@Bobthebuilder.69]

@@StayTunedTA absolutely. I'd give my left nut to have it back , I sold it and bought a 71 ss Chevelle which I still have....Keep up the good work. Love the old muscle cars.

[@danmyers9372]

Yeah, the back seat in my ‘72 Cutlass had a few “peter tracks ” on them. 😉

[@dondagy9109]

You from cleveland?

[@williamstamper442]

The back of my 70 442 never really seen much action. But my 71 Cutlass supreme is a different story!

[@MadScientistGarage]

You remember the guy, Ben, who helped you with Finn's transmission on Drag week? He's an Olds guy located in Maryland and might have a better set of heads for ya to buy.

[@StayTunedTA]

I love Ben! I'll hit him up. He can prob sort this transmission too.

[@MadScientistGarage]

@@StayTunedTA he is a great friend and definitely saved my bacon before Power Tour '19

[@MadScientistGarage]

@@StayTunedTA he knows a ton about the 200-4R, that he will definitely have ideas for ya.

[@benbrown2119]

Let me know what I can do to help. Make sure the TV cable is adjusted correctly before the first road test. It's all too easy to burn up a 200-4R.

[@jasonahlstrom1424]

Check casting number but front filler tube. Big Letters are big block and big number is small block. Drivers side flange by front no 1 cylinder has 3xxxxxx for olds make year plant and vin.... good look with rocket motor. Had a 74 H/O 455 W30 that rocked!

[@hotrodswoodshed7405]

The funny commentary and freedom to do so is MUCH BETTER than the hotrod garage approach/environment.

[@RobSodrstrm]

Hey Tony, 200-4rs are the same length and output shaft as a th350, it’s damn near a direct swap except for the crossmember, lockup wiring plug, and maybe the cooler lines (think you have to bend them a little). If you can find a factory driveshaft for that Olds, then you can install that. Also, don’t forget that the 200 has a TV cable like on a 700r4

[@mcqueenfanman]

Hot Rod had an article back in 2000 on how to do it, they even reused the same driveshaft.

[@TheNightmaro79]

Drink a shot every time Tony says "I'll take it!" Sweet video and glad you picked this as the next project man!

[@Bobthebuilder.69]

Don't threaten me with a good time 😂

[@TheNightmaro79]

@@Bobthebuilder.69 Hahaha!!

[@donalbaine]

This is the raddest channel I currently follow. It's so refreshing to just see a bunch of friends hanging out in a shop working on cool old cars. Also, my dad has a 69 Cutlass with the stock 2 barrel 350, and it's surprisingly non-sluggish for what it is. I'd like to see this one warmed up a bit before it gets replaced, for purely selfish reasons.

[@StayTunedTA]

Hey, thanks, appreciate that! We are having a blast over here.

[@JMEproductions]

I have found that when uploading longer videos it takes a few hours for KZbin to rerender the video. Right after you have posted a new video take a look at the quality settings, you will find that only lower quality playback settings are available until the rerender is complete. Scheduling your video to be made public for the next day is usually works best.

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks for the tip! We are gonna give it a few hours to make sure we don't get jammed up again.

[@DoItMyselfGarage]

Yeah, I've seen this happen multiple times now with a channel that I watch pre-release content and until the rendering is done it limits the playback quality. We've seen audio mesh and other issues also if released before the HD is done processing.

[@MaxKimlin]

This is what I do.

[@b.s.adventures9421]

I’ve had the same issues. I load up to private the night beforeish, then when it’s fully loaded up next day, I switch it over to public.

[@HighGearAutomotive]

I upload at the local Buffalo Wild Wings. It's ridiculous how fast it is. 1-3 minutes & done! Lol

[@awdimprezal]

Keep it olds powered brother! Absolutely love that some of us are still ripping around in truly the best branch of gm.

[@StayTunedTA]

That's the plan! Thanks for watching!

[@Carbonneutraldrop]

@@StayTunedTA first car I ever to do a burnout in front of me was a delta 88 with a 455. I’ve been an olds guy ever since. Gm power with style. That being said… if it’s not numbers matching restomod that with a ls. Put an LSA blower on it an have a bad machine

[@TheVenom8343]

@@Carbonneutraldrop Negative Ghost Rider...

[@georgewimme4675]

Love your videos dude. As a professional mechanic listening to you talk to yourself/ cars and tools is something we all do and it keeps me laughing because I've been there. Keep up the good work I genuinely look forward to every episode you post.

[@SlowCobra]

How else are you supposed to stay sane? 😁

[@irieman442]

That 350b will do fine. Throw some Edelbrock heads on it if you want to drop some weight and get a bit more power out of it. BTW I would put a higher amp alternator in it to run those fans. It's way more expensive to get those heads to work than buying aluminum heads. Glad Oldsmobile is finally getting some airplay. 1970 is about the most awesome Cutlass ever made.

[@StayTunedTA]

You know, that might be the move. I bet heads and a cam would wake that thing up. This is a reworked internally regulated alternator so I'm hoping it makes some juice, but that's a good call.

[@hydroy1]

@@StayTunedTA Best cam for a 350 Rocket motor, Olds W-31 cam on a straight up 110 center line ( 472 lift with a 295 Dur) BUT you got to run a 3,500 or taller stall converter. ( I used a 4,500 in my Cutless and it was the bomb with 355 rear gears.) At the drag strip, my Cutless with nothing but a W-31 cam on a 110 center line (for automatic trans) and 4,500 stall and 355 rear went 13.50 at 100mph in the 1/4 mile with street tires. I was SHOCKED ! A week later I drove that car 1,700 miles to TEXAS and back with zero problems. P/S you don't have to buy new heads, just send yours out and get them decked about .100 and slot the intake bolt holes to match. You can bring it up to almost 10:00 to1 even with the dished pistons if you use a .018 thick shim head gasket.

[@irieman442]

@@StayTunedTA I run a Comp Cams OL XE-268H-10 in mine with Mondello Aluminum heads. Comp Roller rockers and Trend pushrods. The thing makes a ton of power.

[@irieman442]

@@hydroy1 I'm not trying to kill anybodys thunder but.. the comp cams XE 268H-10 Olds cam is a 110 cam. It's a 485/ 490 cam. Oldsmobile would have loved to make this cam in 1970 for the 350 Olds. The original Rallye 350 cam had ,474 lift. Plus they had to pull the primary jets out of the carb to get it to run. There is a huge debate among Olds guys about these carburetors. It's an early or late 69 build issue. The Rallye 350 was built to kill the muscle car insurance in 1970. It didn't sell well.. I would kill to have an original. Today you can build a much better 350 Olds engine. DM or Call me.. As my machinist told me.. you got idiot money if you want an Olds motor over as LS.

[@irieman442]

Sorry ... I meant secondary jets.. My bad.. LOL

[@mrmiscast]

Gotta benge a little Stay Tuned... Tony is doing good... It seems the most entertaining and mostly sucessful car channels on here are by someone who could/would be fun to hang out with on a regular basis. Tony is one of those guys...

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! We've been having a blast on here making content.

[@johnferron6934]

I've seen a couple hundred tony cameos. And I'm still always blown away by how much you get done. U da man.

[@BigSkyModelWorkshop]

Fun tip: a 51042 Wix is a smaller body version of the 51258 oil filter, came standard on the 2.4 in Achievas, Grand Ams, etc. Also works with a Cadillac 472/500 in a G Body so you can keep the sway bar.

[@jonjones-v5d]

Back from the dead! My fav part is getting someone's project back running.

[@CJColvin]

Man that 70 Oldsmobile Cutless 442 is going to be a beast when its all done.

[@StayTunedTA]

I really think the Cutlass is the best looking A body, the hood helps for sure!

[@CJColvin]

@@StayTunedTA It sure does brother, the 68 to 72 Oldsmobile Cutlesses and 442s are definitely by far the best looking.

[@MrGixxer1300r]

Someone was building a beautiful car. Hats off to the original builder. Tony will get it running again.

[@indycollie6424]

There is something so east coast about an Oldsmobile.

[@StayTunedTA]

This video working for ya?! Had some issues.

[@indycollie6424]

@@StayTunedTA yeah.

[@tinyskustoms]

As a fellow Olds enthusiast restoring my Cutlass that I went to high school in ( after finding it again 25 years later ) its rad to hear this one running! Very cool story, I'm sure the original owner is super happy that she is finally gonna get to see the light of day! Cant wait to see how it turns out. Hopefully you keep the Rocket power in it. I for SURE didn't want an LS in my car, But I'm basically at the same point on my project.. ( ready for start up ) Anyway, really cool that you are doing this project! Looking forward to more.

[@CorpseRitual666]

Awesome car. In my opinion one of the best body styles you can get also I don't speak for everyone but i love videos like this. Old car resurrections and I kno i have seen you alot on other hot rod shows for years and i truly want your KZbin to take off. You clearly have a passion for cars and you have shown your car knowledge before and it's cool to see you do your own thing instead of being a host/co host of a show. You can make the content YOU want without any restrictions. All the best love/luck to you on your journey brother.

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! Really appreciate it. We are growing steady now, and having a blast here.

[@ednesser390]

Thanks for showing the Olds camp some love! It's nice to an Olds motor in an Olds!

[@StayTunedTA]

It sounds good! That's really all I can say so far.

[@Brock_Landers]

Bruh...Tony, that thing is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I have ALWAYS wanted to get my hands on a 67 442, but closer to my monetary situation, a 1980s Cutlass, and I did find one back in the day for $500 in Florida, but I was a teenager back then, so that was a no-go. Anyway, I've been dying to get my hands on a clean reliable old-school Olds Cutlass for a daily for a LONG long time, but right now I drive a 2004 Acura TL with a 11.5:1 SOHC VTEC V6 with a full Invidia exhaust with dual mufflers, full custom headers with hollow cats, larger diameter collector pipe, a full Injen cold air intake, a six speed manual conversion, manual gauge cluster, a 2007 TL manual ECU, custom made ARP head studs, Gates RPM timing belt, AEM 340 LPH fuel pump, a custom Hondata FlashPro tune, and a full stereo system with a Jensen touchscreen head unit, a Skar 5 channel amp with Kicker door and rear speakers, a Memphis Ultra 8" factory sub replacement, a set of two 12" Sundown Audio SA12-D2s subwoofers, and a Soundstream Rubicon Nano RN1.5000D 5000 watt amp. I also relocated the Optima Yellowtop battery to the trunk. Oh, and I also have a 709 whp 1997 EJ8 Civic coupe that has a fully built LSVTEC turbo.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

all that money couldve easily bought an 80s cutlass in florida

[@charlesdouble523]

Just watched the walk through video and commented on wanting to see this😂 perfect

[@onedayiwillmakesomecontent]

Opening 5 seconds... "Christine mode" engaged! 😄

[@oldsfreak6750]

Great episode. Got me motivated to get my 67 CSvert back on the road. She’ll be wielding a .060 455, Eddy heads and roller Howard’s 4/7 swap cam. Searching for that ‘chop’. The transmission is a 200r4. (Great find for your car) The diff is a PowerTrax added 10-bolt with 3:55’s.

[@LucoreAuto]

Yessssir good choice on jumping on the Cutlass first 😀 That was definitely our choice too. Big progress can be made quickly and "cheaply". Watch your eyebrows and arm hair with those backfires!

[@StayTunedTA]

Yeah, I couldn't see the forest for the trees! A few days in and we have something going already!

[@billstewart6286]

Really like this car... Pops had a 72 Cutlass with the rocket 350 that I only saw pics of and the engine in the garage because of a hit and run. A bodies are AWESOME and I'm a Ford guy

[@steve7711]

I'm 57 and all I drove in the 80s were Olds and that sounds perfect

[@realdealryan]

100% correct opinion on Chicago style quiche

[@puddleduckist]

Definitely a cool olds! It's coming together! Can't wait to see it up n rippin! My friend has a 71 olds rallye 350..the motor was built by Larry Mondello racing. It's quite peppy for a 350! Rock on 🤘!

[@davedhanyns5955]

Hi Evil..its not Larry Mondello its Joe Mondello.. Joe died many years ago and Lindsey got the business not a good thing .. Bernard Mondello (Joe's son) is who to call if you need special oldsmobile engine parts.. he does a great job..

[@puddleduckist]

@@davedhanyns5955 Thanks, yeah my friends a huge olds fan. Has a 70 442 w30 convertible and a 71 rallye 350 with the mondello motor.

[@aarongrattafiori617]

Thanks for showing some of the little things like getting the nut on the starter that's a pain.... That's where the real work is lol

[@StayTunedTA]

HA, yeah that kind of stuff is always as hard as the big tasks.

[@BillMulholland1]

This is great project! Love Oldsmobiles.. I was just thinking, maybe a 455? 🍻👍

[@sposrocketgarage1870]

Great channel Tony! Do the Oldsmobile name proud on this Cutlass and take those Chevelle stripes off the deck lid. The hood stripes look correct for the year. Just can't stand when they put Chevelle/Camaro stripes on Oldsmobiles. Keep up the good work!

[@danhoyland142]

Tony, back again with another comment bc I’m just finishing up. I had a olds 403 in my trans am and these olds motors sometimes from the factory has 18 degrees initial timing. I messed with my engine a lot and from what I remember, earlier olds motors factory setting was 12 degrees where as later years ( 77 and on, something like that had 18 degrees). If you do have a later 350 you should be running more timing. It turned over hard at 15 degrees so maybe you actually have a earlier olds casting. Also the code for what engine you got should be stamped right on the engine block in front or behind the oil tube. Run the numbers to tell what year you got and make your changes and engine upgrades from there.

[@johnnyhawk329]

Back in the mid 70s I had a 1970 cutlass supreme 2 door bucket seats 350 2 barrel. That car ran surprisingly well. I remember getting a reckless driving ticket for doing a nice burnout at a stop light. Wish I hadn't sold it.

[@kevinclancy.]

this is a dream project car for me. very cool. so much fun getting that Olds back on the road

[@StayTunedTA]

Yeah, it was awesome to have it fire right up!

[@terrynixon8152]

A 200-4R is a straight bolt-in for a TH350: same length, same yoke, same mount. Just need to change the shifter, add the TV cable, make sure you've addressed the lock-up converter, and you're good

[@StayTunedTA]

Yessir! I'm gonna get the 4 speed shifter that goes into the stock shifter and wire up a little controller and be good to go!

[@qwiked]

Thanks for the video..looking fwd. to completed project.

[@Golds_442]

So sick man! I come from an olds family. My dad has a 1970 442 which was his first car. We bought a 1973 442 to resurrect as my first car and I’ve been causing havoc ever since lol

[@edvisme]

Dig this channel. Tony, please do something about the sound volume. Get some mic's or something. I have my volume cranked all the way up and can barely hear you. Nice car btw.

[@StayTunedTA]

Working on it!! Yeah we had some issues with our mics this time around and had to salvage some of the audio. Won't happen again! Thanks for watching.

[@rickfinsta2951]

My 362cid small block Olds made 466hp/458tq with ported #5 heads which are not too far off the 8s as far as what is possible, but honestly your best bet is to just bolt on Edelbrocks. BTR Performance in Rochester NY is a good resource. The owner (Bill Trovato) has a nice book out as well that has about everything you need for a crash course in Oldsmobile V8s.

[@williamstamper442]

Excellent combo and great numbers!

[@GBodyJames]

Loving the different engines your playing with these days!! Something different man!!

[@davetitterington6272]

When/if you throw a mechanical fuel pump in it, olds mounts them upside down compaired to chev,ford,everyone else. All that being said, awesome job! Olds makes some pretty awesome torque for their size. Have fun and good on you for rescueing another old car and making it road worthy again.

[@doka1747]

Enjoy you Videos mate, wish we had the same choice of cars down here in Oz

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks 👍 I'm just happy it's playing?!

[@doka1747]

@@StayTunedTA yep playing on PC but not on mobile

[@Godsy_Garage]

Lovin the Vibes of the channel Tony! Definitely guna stay tuned

[@StayTunedTA]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@vetteoveryonder]

Glad I'm not the only one who plays a new radiator when they get it lol

[@Electricz08]

HYPE to see the A body content!! 71 elco restomod daily dr here, trying to get a 70-3 Camaro or Firebird. Cant wait for the upcoming drag Firebird vids! Eat some pizza for me Tangelo

[@jamesrobinson9176]

👍I drive by a freschetta factory almost daily, they the bomb yo!

[@StayTunedTA]

Right? It’s pretty good!

[@DoItMyselfGarage]

Obviously I love the A-bodies since I have a 1968 GTO now. Almost bought a 442 when I was in college, then I found a 1969 GTO for only $2000(1988) in a Car Trader magazine. Got married, had kids...GTO went bye bye. Took over 25 years to get another one!

[@kentrodgunclub9578]

Hi Tony. Love your channel. Please turn up the sound.Can"t hear you. Thanks

[@StayTunedTA]

Noted! Yeah we had some issues with our mics this time around and had to salvage some of the audio. Won't happen again!

[@DannyColdhill]

That’s a pretty darn good lookin car i would say 👏😎

[@christopherwinfrey7758]

Absolutely LOVE the Cutlass (had a '72 back in high school that went through a LOT of rear tires), LOVE your channel...HATE HATE HATE the uneven sound quality in your videos. I realize you don't have the level of production tech that the HRG crew had, but wireless mics are fairly cheap. Don't want to come across as sounding negative, but it just really sucks having the volume cranked all the way up and still can't make out what y'all are saying. I subscribe to a lot of 1 man garage car channels on KZbin (WatchJRGo, Hoovie, Finnegan, Car Wizard, to name but a few), and yours is literally the only one that I've noticed which has this issue on a regular basis. Really looking forward to seeing what you've got planned for the Cutlass (& hopefully hearing it as well! :) ) Thanks for listening.

[@StayTunedTA]

We have wireless mics, check the last couple videos they are all pretty great. We should have it dialed for the future. Lost a bunch of audio on this one and had to use backup stuff.

[@christopherwinfrey7758]

Appreciate the response. I do have a few of your recent videos to catch up on, but the Cutlass really caught my eye. Thanks for clueing me in on the recent tech woes, it all makes sense. Just was really struggling to hear a lot of this last video. Y'know, a big block Olds would look really good...just sayin'.😎

[@williamstamper442]

You said thanks for listening, while reminding Tony of the audio problems with his vids! LoL. I'm just messing with ya both, but am in agreement the audio needs some work!

[@williamstamper442]

Stock 1971 and later Olds 350 deep dished piston motors still rock! They won't run with a 455 but still burn the tires and scoot pretty well for what it is.

[@classicdriversgarage108]

That's a real nice car, that'll make a nice driver for the whole family when you get it done. Nice! Keep it up, enjoying your channel.

[@alantrimble2881]

The "secret" to cruising at high speed in an Olds is to leave the stock gearing alone. High compression Olds 350+TH350 trans in a 1981 Cutlass with 2.29:1 rear axle ratio=60 MPH in first gear. Highway cruising isn't a problem!

[@toddsmith4015]

Really enjoy the channel, but you thrashing with your buddy's/ build videos are my personal favorites

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks! That's what's coming up next! With having little kids I sometimes do the talking to camera videos so we can be sure to have something to pump out every week.

[@r5o4m]

Nice, can’t wait to see all your next videos!!! 🇺🇸

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

Hey Tony Thanks for making t-shirts for us slightly "larger" folks.

[@StayTunedTA]

Of course!

[@charlesfrazer1166]

I hope you find the Build Sheet eventually as you work on her! I'm curious how much is OEM!!

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Those bits are dull because you run them at 735,000 rpm! Full throttle in second is perfect on a 20V DeWalt for a TINY (like 1/8") bit. Half throttle in 2nd, full in 1st is ideal for 3/8"-1/2". You're drilling rivets. 1/2-throttle in 1st WITH COOLANT, with GOOD bits, is about right. Glad everything worked out, haha! Gorgeous machine.

[@renc3920]

Your channel is one of the best, Tony. But the sound quality (low volume) just isn't burly enough. Thought you straightened this issue out a while ago? Turn up your sound, my guy! 😉

[@hotrodswoodshed7405]

Talk about GOOD JUICY stories about cars... i have/built a pro-street 65 chevelle 2drht. When i met one of previous owners months later, he told me he got his first "piece of ass" in the back seat of my chevelle in yrs prior when it was a normal street car. Lol GOLDEN

[@jeffdiehl8394]

Great work on the OldsmoBuick. should be a really nice cruiser when rolling. I grew up in Monmouth County, NJ and have lived in Chicago for over 20 years now - thank you for the pizza comments! there are two places out here to get a reasonable east coast slice. JJD.

[@StayTunedTA]

Very cool! I will absolutely eat at Pequods or Lou M's when I'm in town, it just doesn't register as Pizza in my head!

[@davidparizek6741]

Tony, very cool car, love the colors 👍

[@george8718]

She’s a beauty enjoying the Contant👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖

[@biglakehotrods381]

Pretty rad ride! Nice to see her alive and breathing!

[@hendo337]

The Olds 350 is arguably the best factory 350 GM engine, it has the largest factory bore at least (4.057"), the W31 made 325hp, I suppose the 1969 Pontiac 350 H.O. was rated 330hp but it's 354ci and the 1970 LT-1 350 was rated 360hp(Z/28) and 370hp (Corvette). The best Buick 350 was 310hp, is usually considered the worst, had the longest stroke 3.85", is the lightest, is considered very strong by many and does well with boost.

[@11991Dan]

Awesome Tony, great Job! The best upgrade ever for my 66 Cutlass was putting in a Jeep GC steering box... Made all the difference, you should try it :)

[@williamstamper442]

Tell us more about this steering box... From what jeep does it come from?

[@danielcarroll5667]

This just in....thousands of "Chicagoans" with pitchforks & torches heading east towards PA screaming about "Pizza insults".....oh my ! Dontcha just hate when a header maker shows no respect for oil filters , starters or lungs ? What a cool ride , you're making some old Dude very happy , job well done !

[@jankydriveway4694]

Really enjoyed this video brotha. Living vicariously through you!! Haha.

[@StayTunedTA]

Glad you enjoyed! More to come soon! Some driving action in the next one!

[@jankydriveway4694]

Hell yeah!

[@joeroad6618]

At least you were keeping the mosquitos away with all that smoke!

[@dennissanborn3159]

ur doin great dude and like that you share the guys in the background.

[@dennissanborn3159]

not a me thing but a team thing!

[@robroten6446]

Maybe wrap the filter with header wrap. Did that on a starter and it seemed to help.

[@StayTunedTA]

Yeah, not a bad idea!

[@Tuchodi8004]

Great video. Be very careful hitting that mushroomed punch ! I just spent 4 months in compo by doing that and a chip went 1” into my wrist. Almost lost the use of my thumb

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks for the tip! Yikes.

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Nice work, guys! I love those cars...My father in law had a convertible that we would always poach...✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@mattrodgers4878]

Ain’t no feelin like Oldsmobiling!!!

[@jamiea2404]

Judging by the Steering wheel that looks like a 85-87 442 wheel, you may have a 85-7 442 2004r trans in it. Better than most 2004r’s.

[@StayTunedTA]

Good point that I never really considered! Maybe it was a junkyard haul!

[@briandrake9467]

Oh yeah, the hood with dual scoops, is the best ram air hood G.M. ever made..

[@briandrake9467]

Seriously, ram air scoops at awesome angles with factory, spin lock majigers??? To hold it down???

[@briandrake9467]

The original add, for the 70 olds 442, said this isn't your Dad's Oldsmobile, but when I grew up, it was my dad's Oldsmobile, sitting in garage. I even bought a 70 Camaro, for 1k instead of the olds I knew it wasn't going anywhere. I'm 44, greatfull to expierence, so many classics, 66 elco, 78 BLK z-28, 78 short 4x4 factory black Chevy van??? I currently own a 95 short Chevy, obs Lowrider show truck from the mid, late 90,s lays frame.. and a 60s mid engine, altered wheel base, wheelie stander Econoline street freak.. yah altered wheel base..

[@gregorysnyder3131]

I love Tony the mechanic, but Tony the driver, he's the real star.

[@jonstapleton76]

Usually the same drive shaft can be used when upgrading to a TH2004-R from a TH350.

[@StayTunedTA]

Yes, I learned that last week, same length! Pretty cool.

[@jonstapleton76]

Nice build, love those cars, my Dad had one back in the day.

[@ryurc3033]

My friend in highschool had one just like that(around the year 2000) blue with silver stripes. The 4 wheel drums weren't that bad at normal speeds. Really only sucked when you were doing something stupid. In the car it felt like you were driving a lazy boy, but it wasn't underpowered (not overpowered either) perfect cruiser

[@StayTunedTA]

Yeah, I think that makes sense. I'm going to just put it together the way it is and see what it's like for the rest of the summer. Should be fun!

[@melsilva9158]

@38:40 I had to laugh. Us older guys still have one of those wonky distributor wrenches to get in there and do that thing. I still have a timing light in the garage too. Haven't used in in 20 years though.

[@williamstamper442]

A shorty box end 9/16 is all you need for Olds V8s!

[@badassbuick86]

Threw the 350 from my 72 Olds in the corner of my garage, and did a turbo 3.8 Buick swap in mine. The Olds guys will tell you that Olds motors will make power, with like $15k in work. Absolutely love my swap, and it makes double the horsepower now, if not more.

[@StayTunedTA]

I mean, cheap power I've got a 5.3 sitting here that would happily do 425 and motor around forever.

[@badassbuick86]

@@StayTunedTA LS swapped A body is always a good thing. Mine has Wilwood brakes and Hotchkis suspension as well. It's a great cruiser.

[@davedhanyns5955]

@@StayTunedTA I have 10 grand canadian into a 455 it would be an honest 500hp 530 torque..not much by todays standards but its sharp and fun..by the way earlier I said Can Am...I meant to say Trans am..

[@markgaudlip8846]

Actually like the purr of that engine… good cruiser or shop car!

[@HighGearAutomotive]

Damn! Look at those valve covers shine! 😍🤘

[@williamstamper442]

In the beginning starting around 1:30ish you can tell it's a 1970 because of the location of the horn relay on the fender and also those little dimples along that inner fender seam, 1970 only for the fenders. Also, all the charging current from the alternator goes to and from that stupid little horn relay. Make sure your wiring is done right in this area or you will make a smoke show! My first car was a 1970 442 and I still have it since 1983! Got to know these cars inside and out. Even replaced the frame on my car due to rust. Let's see how this episode goes, as I just started watching...

[@wreckanchor]

When I was a kid my old man bought brand new a 68 Olds Cutlass with a 350 "Ram Rod" option. It was brutally quick. It had a turbo 400 trans and 4.10 gears from the factory. I saw him beat corvettes and SS 396 Chevelles with that thing and it was a 350 olds engine. Maybe research what the 350 ram rod engine had in it.

[@StayTunedTA]

I just saw one of those the other week, I didn't really know much about it, but it's a cool package!

[@davedhanyns5955]

@@StayTunedTA the olds Ram Rod has special heads and cam .. I think intake and carb as well that wouldve been direct competion for the Challenger T/A for that Trans Am SCCA racing circuit if I am not mistaken.. 455 engines can be found cheap.. hop up a 455 for the thing.. I know its not LS but everyone is doing that modern stuff..I was too but...I built a 1971 455 for my 71 442..that pretty stout ..fun times..now I am building a 1970 Challenger..still have the Olds though..

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

I have a uncle that had a light green metallic one like this with slot mags I believe. I was 14 or 15and I have wanted one since..,I'm 53 now. But I had a 71 Buick Skylark convertible when I was 17... I got to get another one of them.

[@StayTunedTA]

All A bodies are awesome! I love the Skylark/GS.

[@davidcrouch3226]

This is quickly becoming my fave channel.

[@StayTunedTA]

Awesome, thanks!

[@trentdawg2832]

Love the cutlass ‘S’ types

[@BIllMcCambridge]

That low compression motor is begging for 6-71. Love the content and great job on the edit brother. Look forward to seeing ya skid it!!!

[@StayTunedTA]

Hahaha, what are blowers growing on trees! I still have to get one for the Pontiac. Thanks for watching!

[@bowtiedude]

@Stay Tuned forced air is as close as your lawn equipment dealer I think you could do the 3 leaf blowers.

[@thomasward4505]

Great looking paint don't mess it up

[@StayTunedTA]

I'll try, lol.

[@larspederson1451]

Good to see you jump on the Cutty. I'm a old Buick fan myself but I'd drive that cherry 🍒 ✌️

[@ericcutler8444]

Those are probably original pistons which were dished but the 8 heads got to go get 6a heads larger valves with hardened seats a bigger cam 300hp should be doable love this build it gives me real motivation to work on my 70’ olds

[@austindickinson212]

I wish to hell I wouldn't have sold my 68 Cutlass when I was still in Hawaii man, she was a badass ride. Can't wait to see this one kicking ass on the highway man

[@Im.Richard]

You're killing it man thanks for the video

[@StayTunedTA]

Thanks for watching! It's my new favorite project

[@coldhillgarage]

Not too shabby 😁👏

[@jordanpanich]

Nice progress!

[@StayTunedTA]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@black88coupe]

Good job guys

[@davedhanyns5955]

Hi Tony, Oldsmobile for the most part in those years controlled the compression ratio by the dish in the pistons moreso than the combustion chamber chamber size. Also if those valve covers are non baffled like alot of old aftermarket olds valvecovers are, you can get a set from Bernard Mondello that are baffled properly and at a good price stamped... NOT MONDELLO RACING.. Bernard is Joe's son and does a really nice job..

[@StayTunedTA]

Ha, I was just reading about the Bernard/New Mondello racing saga last night! Thanks for the info

[@DanLaGo92]

Excited to see how this goes! Bummer they robbed ya of the batteries... but, less to sell! 😅

[@StayTunedTA]

Hahaha, and really, they are the scary part to store, so at least we know it won't set the shop on fire.

[@DanLaGo92]

@Stay Tuned WE DIDN'T LOSE THE SHOP!