1988 Cutlass Winter Project

GUMP · 11-22-2021, 11:16 AM

I purchased my 1988 Cutlass P/SA Stocker from Chip Johnson a few years ago. I have always had a love for these factory giveaway cars and after years of looking, decided that this was the right one.

After I paid Chip, he asked where I wanted it delivered. My response was to let him keep racing it.

It is a pretty good race car, but has not had many updates that I can see. We have done a few things over the last couple of years. Last year we did freshen the motor. The only major upgrades were aftermarket rockers and better valve springs. The other significant experimenting that we have done has been a search for a converter that works better.

Recently, I had the opportunity to ride around the pits in the car for the first time. This car has become pretty sloppy in it's old age! I spoke with Chip and made the decision to bring it home for the Winter.

Since I recently made the statement on here that some people might want to update their old cars to keep up with the times, I feel it is only proper for me to share this project!!

Chip THELEGEND Johnson · 11-23-2021, 07:34 AM

This will be Awesome in True Daren Poole-Adams Fashion. Can't wait to see it

GUMP · 11-23-2021, 10:22 AM

The teardown has started!

(If anyone has a nice pair of plastic inner fenders for these cars, I am looking to buy some.)

FED 387 · 11-23-2021, 06:17 PM

GUMP-- check your PM ---FED 387

GUMP · 12-06-2021, 11:47 AM

A few more pieces removed.

doglover44 · 12-19-2021, 07:30 PM

When you plan on racing it ?

BigBlockBill · 12-20-2021, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doglover44

When you plan on racing it ?

Just as the green light cones on lol

GUMP · 12-27-2021, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doglover44

When you plan on racing it ?

I hope to have it back to Chip early in the year.....

GUMP · 12-27-2021, 04:21 PM

This will be next weeks project.

mike britt · 03-10-2022, 10:51 PM

Gump how's this project going, haven't seen any updates in a while.

11-22-2021, 11:16 AM	#1
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,696 Likes: 1,812 Liked 1,792 Times in 440 Posts	1988 Cutlass Winter Project I purchased my 1988 Cutlass P/SA Stocker from Chip Johnson a few years ago. I have always had a love for these factory giveaway cars and after years of looking, decided that this was the right one. After I paid Chip, he asked where I wanted it delivered. My response was to let him keep racing it. It is a pretty good race car, but has not had many updates that I can see. We have done a few things over the last couple of years. Last year we did freshen the motor. The only major upgrades were aftermarket rockers and better valve springs. The other significant experimenting that we have done has been a search for a converter that works better. Recently, I had the opportunity to ride around the pits in the car for the first time. This car has become pretty sloppy in it's old age! I spoke with Chip and made the decision to bring it home for the Winter. Since I recently made the statement on here that some people might want to update their old cars to keep up with the times, I feel it is only proper for me to share this project!!

11-23-2021, 07:34 AM	#2
Chip THELEGEND Johnson Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 284 Likes: 223 Liked 281 Times in 79 Posts	Re: 1988 Cutlass Winter Project This will be Awesome in True Daren Poole-Adams Fashion. Can't wait to see it

11-23-2021, 10:22 AM	#3
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,696 Likes: 1,812 Liked 1,792 Times in 440 Posts	Re: 1988 Cutlass Winter Project The teardown has started! (If anyone has a nice pair of plastic inner fenders for these cars, I am looking to buy some.)

11-23-2021, 06:17 PM	#4
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,378 Likes: 428 Liked 304 Times in 163 Posts	Re: 1988 Cutlass Winter Project GUMP-- check your PM ---FED 387

12-06-2021, 11:47 AM	#5
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,696 Likes: 1,812 Liked 1,792 Times in 440 Posts	Re: 1988 Cutlass Winter Project A few more pieces removed. __________________ Daren Poole-Adams NHRA Stock/SS 2007

12-19-2021, 07:30 PM	#6
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,325 Likes: 3 Liked 454 Times in 207 Posts	Re: 1988 Cutlass Winter Project When you plan on racing it ? __________________ Jake Biermann

12-27-2021, 04:21 PM	#9
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,696 Likes: 1,812 Liked 1,792 Times in 440 Posts	Re: 1988 Cutlass Winter Project This will be next weeks project. __________________ Daren Poole-Adams NHRA Stock/SS 2007

03-10-2022, 10:51 PM	#10
mike britt Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Italy, Texas Posts: 160 Likes: 261 Liked 49 Times in 24 Posts	Re: 1988 Cutlass Winter Project Gump how's this project going, haven't seen any updates in a while.