1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 455 on 2040-cars
Mission, Kansas, United States
Engine:7.5L 7456CC 455Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Transmission:Automatic
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:U/K
Make: Oldsmobile
Mileage: 9,999
Model: Cutlass Supreme
Exterior Color: Orange
Trim: Base
Interior Color: White
Drive Type: U/K
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
Power Options: Power Windows
The time has come for me pass this dream of mine onto someone else....
I've owned this car for 7 years. During that time I replaced the original 350 with a rebuilt 455. The 455 has 8.5 compression cast pistons, balanced rotating assembly, Comp Cams camshaft, Edelbrock Performer intake, Edelbrock 1411 (750 electric choke) carburetor, desirable C Code heads off a Toronado with the bigger 2.02 valves. I did some grinding on the exhaust side to improve flow (lumps for an air injection system were removed). Has aftermarket reproduction 442 exhaust manifolds. The A/C box, compressor, and condenser were removed to accommodate the big block. The TH-350 transmission was rebuilt by a transmission shop and included better friction discs to work with the bigger engine.
The body needs work. It has rust on most panels, rust under the vinyl top, the driver side door catches on the fender a bit. The interior could use upholstery. The power seat is stuck in one position (Maybe can manually adjust?) Good starting point for project. This car is complete. It starts easily, runs pretty good, all the lights work, power windows work, the brakes work.... however, this is not a car I'd hop in and drive across country.
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