Put the wheels and hubcaps on yesterday

"The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123" (mattp123) 08/20/2013 at 11:30 • Filed to: None

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Then I took it to a cruise night. I'm happy with the way it looks. It just looks like something you would actually see roaming the streets in 1972. Not every Cutlass was a 442, not every car of the muscle era was red, blue, or black. White walls and spoke hubcaps were a thing. And that's what this car came with, so that's how it shall look.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 08/20/2013 at 11:33

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I love the sleeper look. That would really be awesome combined with something angry under the hood.

pdthedeuce > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 08/20/2013 at 11:50

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I never cared for wire hubcaps , however , this is a very nice example of a normal , everyday Cutlass and for that I salute you.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 08/20/2013 at 12:22

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Love it, nice work man. Keeping those classics classy!

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 08/20/2013 at 13:57

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Yes. For better or worse, this one is too original to mess with. And it is far from a sleeper. If anything, this is an anti-sleeper. It looks faster than it is. 1972 SAE net hp ratings (includes exhaust, air cleaner, belt driven accessories) were more accurate then the gross hp ratings (basically a bare block) of previous years, combine that with emissions crap, and this mighty 5.7 liter is rated at only 180hp. Plenty of torque but it is going through a 3 speed auto and going to only one rear wheel. Spins the tires without trying, but you don't go very far very fast.

I do have dreams of a restomod Cutlass Supreme with an LS engine painted gold of course, Tremec 6 speed, modernized suspension, updated interior, less chrome, etc. Or keep it all stock looking, but put in a moderately built 455 and paint it gold and throw on a 350 air cleaner and pass it off as a 350.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > pdthedeuce 08/20/2013 at 13:58

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Yea, same here. But they fit the car so well and that is how it left the factory. I'm keeping it as original as I can.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 08/20/2013 at 13:59

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Of course! It's an Oldsmobile!

pdthedeuce > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 08/20/2013 at 14:01

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I agree...so many cars had them back then. don't take 'em off unless you go restomod someday.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > pdthedeuce 08/20/2013 at 14:29

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I'm leaving this one alone. Maybe I'll find another rough one someday to have fun with.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 11/27/2013 at 18:40

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Replying to an old post is wrong, I know, but I just had to say your car is gorgeous.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 11/27/2013 at 18:54

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No worries. And thank you sir. As a reward for sifting through old posts, enjoy a shot of its paisley seats.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 11/27/2013 at 19:00

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Damn, those look brand new... Factory brand new. It has bench seats in the front I take it? Bench seats are great for cruising with girls, haha...

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 11/27/2013 at 19:08

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Front bench yes. Benches are good for the girls, but girls are bad for the fabric lol. But Maybe I'm just a bit overly protective since they don't make reproduction seat covers in that cloth.