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Royalworks
11-01-2012, 12:11 PM
So I started this project a few weeks ago. At first it started out as just a Hurst style paint job. Then he added a Cowl hood and then...you know how it goes.
LS swap, vintage air, painted on emblems and a little CNC action thrown in on the hood. Here is the hood so far. The body is in filler right now. Working on the fitting the fenders perfect to the doors. The only thing is the Hood Plates (for lack of a better name) won't be done for 5-6 weeks. My CNC guy is really backed up.
Royalworks
11-06-2012, 07:47 AM
One side of the hood is welded except for the rear section.
fleetus macmullitz
11-06-2012, 10:09 AM
Looking forward to your build. :thumbsup:

We don't see enough of the 68-69 Cutlasses IMO.
Royalworks
11-06-2012, 02:08 PM
I only have one guy working on it right now. To many builds going on and not enough people. We also have a '70 442 being restored in the corner. Once I get around to finishing the metal on this car that one is next. Its a full frame, nut and bolt restoration.
Ryguy442
12-01-2012, 06:51 AM
Nice car! I made a hood just like for my dads 68. He was a huge olds cutlass guy, anyways keep up the good work

Ryan
Royalworks
12-11-2012, 09:23 PM
SOOO The big pieces that I have been waiting on are finally done. I cant wait for these to be mounted in the hood and painted. Here are the new hood plates!!
Royalworks
05-16-2013, 07:55 PM
Hood update!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/970475_450454095049664_1663975478_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/394356_447917641969976_900060899_n.jpg
Tony_SS
05-17-2013, 07:32 AM
Here's my Dads old 68 442... it was a beast... 400, 4spd. My old El Camino in the back.

http://i.onfinite.com/b4zn2nRp.jpg
Royalworks
05-17-2013, 09:31 AM
That red looks awesome with that black stripe.
Royalworks
05-17-2013, 12:35 PM
This car is going to be LS powered. I'm not sure what he is having done to the engine but he's a mechanic at a Chevy dealer so it should be good. I'm almost done with the under hood bracing today. That's almost as much work as the top to make it all look factory.
tones2SS
05-17-2013, 06:21 PM
That is a great looking '68. Very lean and mean.
Love that hood too!
jocko124
05-17-2013, 11:03 PM
Always good to see another Olds on the site. Looking forward to your build.