1971 Olds Custom Cruiser Restoration

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  1. customcruiserfan

    customcruiserfan Well-Known Member

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    customcruiserfan, Nov 15, 2015
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    Wow, nice job and what a beauty !
     
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    That's very cool! So it looks like you added power windows during the restoration?
     
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    What a beautiful car. The color looks great!
     
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    Yes, I added power windows and a power bench seat. I figured the interior was going to be gutted anyway, so it wasn't that much more effort.
     
    customcruiserfan, Dec 30, 2015
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    Excellent! Is it complete yet?
     
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    Not quite ready. There's still more to do, like brake lines and install a new AC unit. Then there are lots of details I'm fussing over (like the jack instructions sticker(s) I recreated). I hope she'll be ready by Spring.
     
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    Wow...great job!!!!!
     
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    Do you have somewhere you posted more photos of the process?
     
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    I'm afraid I don't have a place where I've stored photos, but if there is any part of the restoration you want to know more about, I'm happy to share what I can. The youtube video is just a quick before/after snapshot of the 4+year process.
     
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    Fantastic restoration! My Mom had a '71 Cutlass 4 door(Town Sedan?) in what I believe was the same color? Lime Green, hers had a white painted top.
     
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    Awesome job ! Nice video too. Thanks for sharing.
     
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    Vetteman,

    Wow! I'm on break so I had time to look at your build thread....Amazing work! You're much more thorough in the details of your restoration than I was with mine--but then, you have the know-how I don't. I worked closely with a car restoration guy, relying on his expertise. Your Grand Safari will be amazing.
     
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