Got my new 442

ctrain22 · May 14th, 2009, 11:26 PM

Well, I finally go my 68 442 convertible. Safron yellow with white top and interior. Doesn't have a motor, but I am came accross a 455 deal i can't pass up. Thought about trying to find an original type 400, which I did find a couple, but since it will never be numbers matching, and this 455 deal came around, that's the route I am going to take.
I hope to be able to pick everyone's brains as I proceed on my project to resurect her back to life.
here are a few pictures when I picked it up.

cutlasssupreme71 · May 15th, 2009, 01:02 AM

Very Nice!!!!
I like it!

I bought a 67 442 and want to restore her.
I will put pictures of my rebuild here, too.
Have fun with your new project!
Greets from Germany
Torsten

yammiman · May 15th, 2009, 04:43 AM

Looks like a great find - first order of business should be to get rid of those Corvette wheels!!! LOL!

wmachine · May 15th, 2009, 06:47 AM

Nice! Another one saved!!
Keep us posted!

2blu442 · May 15th, 2009, 07:16 AM

Congrats on the new toy! Looks pretty clean, should make the restoration easier.

joe_padavano · May 15th, 2009, 07:55 AM

Very nice, but the Corvette wheels gotta go!

67 Cutlass · May 15th, 2009, 02:06 PM

Nice looking ride!
Sorry, but I think the rims should go too.

MN71W30 · May 15th, 2009, 07:44 PM

I had a 68 Cutlass Conv that color many years back. Theres nothing like a ragtop.

ent72olds · May 15th, 2009, 07:50 PM

Nice, love the Saffron and white top! Did I see this on e-bay or craigslist or something?

BLUE72RAGTOP · May 15th, 2009, 08:08 PM

Looks like the beginning of a beautiful relationship for you two!

ctrain22 · May 16th, 2009, 10:02 PM

I agree...the corvette wheels must go. I want to get a set of ralley's. That's on my list. Not one tire is the same size either. But I have other fish to fry first. Going to pick up a motor tomorrow. I have been gathering parts to get started. I will keep you all posted on the progess.

German442 · June 16th, 2009, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cutlasssupreme71

Very Nice!!!!
I like it!

I bought a 67 442 and want to restore her.
I will put pictures of my rebuild here, too.
Have fun with your new project!
Greets from Germany
Torsten

Hallo!

Ich lebe in Idar-Oberstein (RLP). Wo kommst Du her?

Sorry, guys, but since I live in Germany & there are almost no Oldsmobiles here, I'd really like to hook up w/ this guy to compare notes & maybe meet. Don't mean to steal the thread!

Ralph

German442 · June 16th, 2009, 07:51 AM

Looks like you intend to keep it pretty much stock. I tend to agree- the early 442s in good original condition are getting all too scarce!
Agree about the rims too- again for the reason above.

Ralph

2blu442 · June 16th, 2009, 10:25 PM

Ralph, hover your pointer over his name and click on it, then a dropdown menu will show up giving you the option to send a private message (PM) or email him. That may be the easiest way to reach him. Good Luck, meeting another Olds guy in Germany would be an amazing thing!

German442 · June 17th, 2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2blu442

Ralph, hover your pointer over his name and click on it, then a dropdown menu will show up giving you the option to send a private message (PM) or email him. That may be the easiest way to reach him. Good Luck, meeting another Olds guy in Germany would be an amazing thing!

Thanks for the tip- should have thought of it myself! Not like I'm a complete stranger to forums!

Ralph

GoodOldsGuyDougie · July 6th, 2009, 06:38 PM

keep the Corvette wheels till you paint the Car.They'll save you from getting paint on your new wheels.Good Luck, I'd paint the Car the same color and Put Crager SS wheels ON IT.

May 14th, 2009, 11:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
ctrain22 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 141	Got my new 442 Well, I finally go my 68 442 convertible. Safron yellow with white top and interior. Doesn't have a motor, but I am came accross a 455 deal i can't pass up. Thought about trying to find an original type 400, which I did find a couple, but since it will never be numbers matching, and this 455 deal came around, that's the route I am going to take. I hope to be able to pick everyone's brains as I proceed on my project to resurect her back to life. here are a few pictures when I picked it up. __________________ 68 442 Convertible

May 15th, 2009, 06:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
wmachine Trying to remember member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,466	Nice! Another one saved!! Keep us posted! __________________ Kurt http://wmachines.shubes.net

May 15th, 2009, 07:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,257	Congrats on the new toy! Looks pretty clean, should make the restoration easier. __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

May 15th, 2009, 07:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
joe_padavano Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,398	Very nice, but the Corvette wheels gotta go! __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

May 15th, 2009, 02:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
67 Cutlass Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Swansea, MA Posts: 192	Nice looking ride! Sorry, but I think the rims should go too. __________________ Before the tear down. Mike Nobody ever told me, I found out for myself!

May 15th, 2009, 01:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
cutlasssupreme71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 31	Very Nice!!!! I like it! I bought a 67 442 and want to restore her. I will put pictures of my rebuild here, too. Have fun with your new project! Greets from Germany Torsten

May 15th, 2009, 04:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
yammiman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Haslett, MI Posts: 85	Looks like a great find - first order of business should be to get rid of those Corvette wheels!!! LOL!

May 15th, 2009, 07:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
MN71W30 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: oakdale, Minnesota Posts: 530	Nice I had a 68 Cutlass Conv that color many years back. Theres nothing like a ragtop.

May 15th, 2009, 07:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
ent72olds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LI,NY Posts: 786	Nice, love the Saffron and white top! Did I see this on e-bay or craigslist or something? __________________ Erik Turner 65 Vista Cruiser 72 Cutlass

May 15th, 2009, 08:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
BLUE72RAGTOP Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jamestown, NC Posts: 40	Looks like the beginning of a beautiful relationship for you two!

May 16th, 2009, 10:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
ctrain22 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 141	I agree...the corvette wheels must go. I want to get a set of ralley's. That's on my list. Not one tire is the same size either. But I have other fish to fry first. Going to pick up a motor tomorrow. I have been gathering parts to get started. I will keep you all posted on the progess. __________________ 68 442 Convertible

June 16th, 2009, 07:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
German442 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 176	Looks like you intend to keep it pretty much stock. I tend to agree- the early 442s in good original condition are getting all too scarce! Agree about the rims too- again for the reason above. Ralph

June 16th, 2009, 10:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,257	Ralph, hover your pointer over his name and click on it, then a dropdown menu will show up giving you the option to send a private message (PM) or email him. That may be the easiest way to reach him. Good Luck, meeting another Olds guy in Germany would be an amazing thing! __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

July 6th, 2009, 06:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
GoodOldsGuyDougie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 95	keep the Corvette wheels till you paint the Car.They'll save you from getting paint on your new wheels.Good Luck, I'd paint the Car the same color and Put Crager SS wheels ON IT.

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