68 442

jlbexacto416 · October 20th, 2006, 06:22 AM

I just inhierited a '68 olds 442. I like to know if anyone knows or knows of a website that would give me info on this car. It has the 455 with auto tranny. Info like gear ratio's ,type of rearend, hp etc. Thanks,Exacto

texasred · October 20th, 2006, 07:20 AM

Welcome, Exacto!

Your '68 should have a bronze-colored 400 engine in it. 455 was not offered until 1970.

For info, try the FAQ at www.442.com. But PLEASE do not take everything there as gospel. There are a lot of errors scattered throughout, but it's the best on the web IMHO.

I'd like to hear more about your car!

C.J.

jlbexacto416 · October 20th, 2006, 02:48 PM

Hey C.J., Thanks for the info. The reason I say its a 455 is that on the intake manifold says "edelbrock performance 455". Also that's what Dad said.I have found some reciepts on an engine rebuild in '94 but can't make out engine size from them unless I track down part #'s.But who knows I also got a '63 split window vette from him that was supposed to be 100% done but is only 85%.So who knows! Thanks, Exacto

texasred · October 21st, 2006, 11:29 AM

The "Performer" intake fits all big blocks (400, 425, 455).

Go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/~csimpson/Tech/Block_ID.jpg
and http://www.ucalgary.ca/~csimpson/Tech/Head_ID.jpg

Then look at your engine and tell me what you read.

C.J.

jlbexacto416 · October 21st, 2006, 06:16 PM

Hey C.J., I think your right. I'm a Ford guy, but with getting this car I'll be needing to learn about the Old's. This car had a complete rebuild in '97 and has 4008 miles since then. So are you a collector or a guy who likes turning a wrench? I just finished a 1940 ford convertable that took 5 years to do. So I know what you mean by being a slave! Thanks for your help,Exacto

texasred · October 21st, 2006, 06:37 PM

Exacto,

Been a gearhead forever. This is my first Olds. Had it for 5 years now. It's definately different...and I like it like that!

A 40 Ford! SCHWE_E_E_E_T!

C.J.

duckblaster67 · January 12th, 2007, 11:24 PM

There were a couple of 455s put into the Hurst equipped 67 442s...but only about 4 they say.

68Rocket · January 17th, 2007, 05:43 PM

Exacto

I too have a 68 442, to find out your engine size just look at the valley behind the water pump between the oil fill and oil pressure unit, you will see the engine casting #'s and if it is a 1968 or 1969 motor the casting will be just like mine wich is (396026 G) if it's a 455 the #'s will be (396021 F) from 1968 to 1976.

Hope this helps.

texasred · January 17th, 2007, 05:53 PM

Duck,

If the story comes from one guy in particular (no names here), the story 8 years ago was that he owned two of them...then three...now four. But he won't let anybody get near the "matching" numbers or say exactly how he is the only one in the world that finds these jewels. Dale Smith (now deceased) and Doc Watson can't say for sure that there weren't, but don't remember that there were.

68,

Look at the links I provided above. I thought it was easier than talking someone through finding the numbers.

C.J.

Oldsguy · January 18th, 2007, 05:48 AM

If those were 455's in a couple of '67 year model cars, they had to be late and a special deal that wasn't documented. Olds didn't use the 455 engine until '68. the 425 was the big boy in '67.

duckblaster67 · January 20th, 2007, 12:34 AM

That's what I thought too, but Musclecar Review had an article on it in the Annual 2005 magizine (pg. 68-71) claiming that it's the real deal and the owner's name is DougAlsip of Norwalk, Ohio. And yes, he claims to own 2 of them. I have my suspicions since the car shown is a column shift and the added Sunpro tach mounted in place of the clock delete. The story also says Hurst/Olds made the swaps before delivering them to the dealer, but it also says that the owner's uncle bought it new and had the dealer install the W-30 package...then the salesman told the uncle about the special upgrade from Hurst. Fishy...Huh???

texasred · January 20th, 2007, 08:19 AM

Duck,

Eight years ago, he claimed to own a "one of a kind test mule". Late last year, he claimed to have three on hand with an eye on a fourth.

C.J.

October 20th, 2006, 06:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
jlbexacto416 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3	68 442 I just inhierited a '68 olds 442. I like to know if anyone knows or knows of a website that would give me info on this car. It has the 455 with auto tranny. Info like gear ratio's ,type of rearend, hp etc. Thanks,Exacto

October 20th, 2006, 07:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	Welcome, Exacto! Your '68 should have a bronze-colored 400 engine in it. 455 was not offered until 1970. For info, try the FAQ at www.442.com. But PLEASE do not take everything there as gospel. There are a lot of errors scattered throughout, but it's the best on the web IMHO. I'd like to hear more about your car! C.J. __________________ Dad said, "Sometimes you read Job...sometimes you ARE Job!"

October 20th, 2006, 02:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
jlbexacto416 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3	motor Hey C.J., Thanks for the info. The reason I say its a 455 is that on the intake manifold says "edelbrock performance 455". Also that's what Dad said.I have found some reciepts on an engine rebuild in '94 but can't make out engine size from them unless I track down part #'s.But who knows I also got a '63 split window vette from him that was supposed to be 100% done but is only 85%.So who knows! Thanks, Exacto

October 21st, 2006, 11:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	The "Performer" intake fits all big blocks (400, 425, 455). Go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/~csimpson/Tech/Block_ID.jpg and http://www.ucalgary.ca/~csimpson/Tech/Head_ID.jpg Then look at your engine and tell me what you read. C.J. __________________ Dad said, "Sometimes you read Job...sometimes you ARE Job!"

October 21st, 2006, 06:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
jlbexacto416 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3	motor Hey C.J., I think your right. I'm a Ford guy, but with getting this car I'll be needing to learn about the Old's. This car had a complete rebuild in '97 and has 4008 miles since then. So are you a collector or a guy who likes turning a wrench? I just finished a 1940 ford convertable that took 5 years to do. So I know what you mean by being a slave! Thanks for your help,Exacto

October 21st, 2006, 06:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	Exacto, Been a gearhead forever. This is my first Olds. Had it for 5 years now. It's definately different...and I like it like that! A 40 Ford! SCHWE_E_E_E_T! C.J. __________________ Dad said, "Sometimes you read Job...sometimes you ARE Job!"

January 12th, 2007, 11:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
duckblaster67 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 22	There were a couple of 455s put into the Hurst equipped 67 442s...but only about 4 they say.

January 17th, 2007, 05:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
68Rocket Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 4	Exacto I too have a 68 442, to find out your engine size just look at the valley behind the water pump between the oil fill and oil pressure unit, you will see the engine casting #'s and if it is a 1968 or 1969 motor the casting will be just like mine wich is (396026 G) if it's a 455 the #'s will be (396021 F) from 1968 to 1976. Hope this helps.

January 17th, 2007, 05:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	Duck, If the story comes from one guy in particular (no names here), the story 8 years ago was that he owned two of them...then three...now four. But he won't let anybody get near the "matching" numbers or say exactly how he is the only one in the world that finds these jewels. Dale Smith (now deceased) and Doc Watson can't say for sure that there weren't, but don't remember that there were. 68, Look at the links I provided above. I thought it was easier than talking someone through finding the numbers. C.J. __________________ Dad said, "Sometimes you read Job...sometimes you ARE Job!"

January 18th, 2007, 05:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,315	If those were 455's in a couple of '67 year model cars, they had to be late and a special deal that wasn't documented. Olds didn't use the 455 engine until '68. the 425 was the big boy in '67. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

January 20th, 2007, 12:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
duckblaster67 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 22	That's what I thought too, but Musclecar Review had an article on it in the Annual 2005 magizine (pg. 68-71) claiming that it's the real deal and the owner's name is DougAlsip of Norwalk, Ohio. And yes, he claims to own 2 of them. I have my suspicions since the car shown is a column shift and the added Sunpro tach mounted in place of the clock delete. The story also says Hurst/Olds made the swaps before delivering them to the dealer, but it also says that the owner's uncle bought it new and had the dealer install the W-30 package...then the salesman told the uncle about the special upgrade from Hurst. Fishy...Huh???

January 20th, 2007, 08:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	Duck, Eight years ago, he claimed to own a "one of a kind test mule". Late last year, he claimed to have three on hand with an eye on a fourth. C.J. __________________ Dad said, "Sometimes you read Job...sometimes you ARE Job!"

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