Pics of my 72 442 with Rocket 455

[Scotty B]

Just trying to post pics...these are for practice.

[z11375ss]

Very, very nice.

[Oldsguy]

thos are nice pictures of a nice car. I really need to get myself a good camera.....

[z11375ss]

I have Rebel xti SLR Digital. It is really what you should consider. I will probably never buy another camera.

[Allan R]

Beautiful color combo, got some nice options showing too. PW, PDL, Dual Gate shifter AT, buckets, console, rallye pac, Sports steering wheel, tilt? sports dual mirrors (looks like P05 SS1 wheels??) 455. Is this a numbers matching car?
Nice interior. Notice that you've taken the bright reveal off the dash and vents. Light sanding and polish? Very interesting look.
Is that part of a cruise setup on the drivers side w well? Looks like a transducer and some vacuum lines. Are you installing or taking it out? One of the members on this site is looking for a complete unit for his 72 vert.
Thanks for posting pics of a really nice looking car. Put some more up when you get a chance. All of us on the site love pics of nice cars.

[Pghstarsky]

One word "WOW"...

[GoodOldsGuy]

She looks real smooth.

Regards,

Fred

[Olds64]

SWEET!

[jasensob]

i have a 76 olds cutlass 455 nice almost all original !! i heard some where that the T6 in the vin code was a rear thing would like to know any thing i can about it .

[jasensob]

my car a little dusty first time out this year

[Oldsguy]

Scotty, I noticed the bright reveal missing on the vents as well, interested in the back story on that. You should get yourself some spark plug wire looms to dress those things up, I use zip tie to dress wiring when split loom isn't available or applicable but I would think the zip tie might be holding those plug wires too close together. Do you get any mis-fires occasionally?
BTW, there is a way to use multiple zip ties to "simulate" a wiring loom separator but it really doesn't look all that good. You place one zip tie around a plug wire and leave it slightly loose, then run another through the first zip tie at 90 degrees leaving it loose, then run the third through the next plug wire and the second zip tie, on down the line as much as you need. Dress everything up nice and then at the last you tighten all the zip ties. As I said, it doesn't look as good as factory plug wire separators and the spacing won't be as wide but it does work.

[Olds64]

I use zip tie to dress wiring when split loom isn't available or applicable but I would think the zip tie might be holding those plug wires too close together.

The guy with the red beard says those zip ties are good for 20-30 HP a piece!

[z11375ss]

You can always go to Autozone and get wire separators for about five bucks too. I accidently bought 2 sets. I thought I needed one set for each side and in the package there are actually 2 sets. So you have enough for one engine with one package. Is that clear?LOL

[Bluevista]

I like it! hope my paint looks that good someday, medium blue metallic? I bet you wish you ought not shoulda used those zip ties. I take it those cruise control vacuum lines are disconnected and capped at the manifold, just my 2 cents woof.

Allan

[Oldsguy]

Originally Posted by z11375ss

You can always go to Autozone and get wire separators for about five bucks too. I accidently bought 2 sets. I thought I needed one set for each side and in the package there are actually 2 sets. So you have enough for one engine with one package. Is that clear?LOL

Sort of like buying a six pack of hot dogs and an eight pack of hot dog buns. You never know when you need an extra hot dog bun...

[Scotty B]

Gents, thanks for the comments, sorry I haven't posted but I was in Las Vegas for 3 weeks...you know how it goes (down 3 bills at blackjack.)
The resto was done 2 owners ago, so I'm not sure about how/why the bright reveal is gone or the zip ties...I am learning as I go. The car is a no-AC car, I just thought the empty vents were 'sposed to be blacked out. I have no clue what the zip ties do (good or bad). The cruise control doesn't work...not sure why. The car is numbers matching but the heads and manifold are off a '65 425 block, according to the letter codes (maybe shooting for the higher compression???)
Could I just hook the cruise vacuum lines up and it might work???
Also, it has an Edelbrock 750 manual tuner carb...'sposed to add some hp over the q-jet I guess. (?)
The paint is a 5-footer, and someday I'll re do that as well. The seats need a lil work, but the 455 runs STRONG and will scratch the Wide-Ovals with no sweat. For that I am thankful...I think someone who knew what they were doing worked on the engine...no leaks or oil drips to speak of, and timing/temp/oil are all in the green.
Paint Code 26, Viking Blue...it will be a fun weekender for me and family.

Any hints or how to's are appreciated. I am not a mechanic but know how to turn a wrench.

[442much]

Originally Posted by jasensob

i have a 76 olds cutlass 455 nice almost all original !! i heard some where that the T6 in the vin code was a rear thing would like to know any thing i can about it .

"T" in the vin = 455 the 6 = 1976. I also have a 455 in my 1976. Here is a picture of it at our annual car show (before the current on going paint job) in the Town of Olds, AB., and one of it in the garage.

[Scotty B]

I'd like to see how that OAI hood works out. Sa-Weet ride.

[442much]

I waiting for the paint job to be completed (as per thread "New Paint Job after 21 years"). I have the OAI system and will see how that works out. (The hoses are from the dual snorkle that was there before - they are currently removed)


The way it was....

[Oldsguy]

So the custom hood with the scoops are a functional part of the O.A.I. air cleaner top. Are you going to get an O.A.I. air cleaner bottom or just remove the unused snouts? Nice looking by the way.

[442much]

Originally Posted by Oldsguy

So the custom hood with the scoops are a functional part of the O.A.I. air cleaner top. Are you going to get an O.A.I. air cleaner bottom or just remove the unused snouts? Nice looking by the way.

I've removed the hoses and replaced the dual snorkle with a single snorkle that mates up to the hood opening



These pix were taken Aug 2007. Now I'm just waiting for the paint job to be complete so everything matches...blue hood with silver stripes just like the rest of the car

Sorry Scotty B....didn't mean to hijack your thread.

[Olds64]

That is an awsome 442! Very pretty. I like the grille design on the 442s in 77. BTW, where did you come across that Oldsmobile sign in the back of your garage? I MUST have one like that.

[Lady72nRob71]

Originally Posted by Olds64

That is an awsome 442! Very pretty. I like the grille design on the 442s in 77. BTW, where did you come across that Oldsmobile sign in the back of your garage? I MUST have one like that.

That looks like an old dealership sign... I would LOVE to have one also! (despite no room in my tiny, packed 2 car garage...)

[442much]

Yep. It's a dealership sign that I got in May. So I did a garage makeover to hang it. The garage is painted in the same colour as my '76 and I even made a mask to get the "442" in the silver stripe. I spend a lot of time in the garage, especially since I got cable in there now. Just waiting for the 442 to come home. The "baby room" is ready, now just waiting for the "baby".

[Olds64]

The "baby room" is ready, now just waiting for the "baby".

442, are you and your wife/significant other expecting? That would be AWSOME to have an Oldsmobile, and a baby on the way! Always good to expand the pool of potential Oldsmobile enthusiasts.

[442much]

Originally Posted by Olds64

442, are you and your wife/significant other expecting? That would be AWSOME to have an Oldsmobile, and a baby on the way! Always good to expand the pool of potential Oldsmobile enthusiasts.

No, I have three sons already. Just a play on words...the "Baby room" (garage) is ready (I did a make over to hang the sign) and now I'm waiting for the "baby" (442) to arrive. My 442 is currently in the body shop getting a repaint after 21 years (see thread in this section).

This 442 however did bring my each of my three sons home from the hospital. I've owned this 442 29 years. It was the first car I bought with out my dad being there.

[Olds64]

This 442 however did bring my each of my three sons home from the hospital.

That is AWSOME!

[Bluevista]

The Oldsmobiles OAI is a complete set-up and you have to have that hood, couldn't just have the hood originally I guess. Ponchos all had the hood scoops and the steel pan was bolted to that so it is a lot easier to just bolt on the parts and go. But the Olds hood is so much more efficient with those big scoops I would think, but I'm no expert on air flow, the style is enough for me. Are there any provisions to close the scoops when it rains or snows or are they always open? I know that now nobody would intentionally do that but when new they sure did.

The sign is cool, must light up the whole garage. In my garage, I framed, insulated, drwalled, taped and sanded, stippled the ceiling, painted the walls, ran 220 power in, ran water and sewer lines, installed a slop sink, installed a ceiling mounted heater, and had a hi-lift door installed for the future lift (I wanted to do it but they did it cheaper than what I could buy the door for, have the lift now), all in the week and a half before my "baby" arrived on the transporter. All by my lonesome self with no help, even assembled the lift with an engine hoist alone. Do I hear the strain of violins? Personally I would drywall the ceiling in there before something falls down and bonks the newly painted baby in the head. It is still one of the cheapest building materials out there and it sure doesn't take a rocket scientist to do it, you actually have to get dumber and not think about it too much.



Allan

[442much]

Originally Posted by amh555

The Oldsmobiles OAI is a complete set-up and you have to have that hood. Ponchos all had the hood scoops and the steel pan was bolted to that so it is a lot easier to just bolt on the parts and go. But the Olds hood is so much more efficient and stylish,, are there any provisions to close the scoops when it rains or snows or are they always open? I know that now nobody would intentionally do that but when new they sure did.

The sign is cool, must light up the whole garage. In my garage, I framed, insulated, drwalled, taped and sanded, stippled the ceiling, painted the walls, tuck pointed the short footer walls, ran 220 power, ran water and sewer lines, installed a slop sink, installed a ceiling mounted heater, and had a hi-lift door installed for the future lift (I wanted to do it but they did it cheaper than what I could buy the door for, have the lift now), all in the week and a half before my "baby" arrived on the transporter. All by my lonesome self with no help at all, do I hear violins? Personally I would drywall the ceiling in there before something falls down and bonks the baby in the head. It is still one of the cheapest building materials out there and you sure doesn't take a rocket scientist to do it, you actually have to get dumber and not think too much.

Allan

Actually, I removed everything from the rafters since that picture was taken (June 2007). Sounds like you've got a pretty nice set up. My friend built his 40 car garage and added restored gas pumps and has one section that looks like a 60's garage. The other side has a lift for working on the cars. He has about 20 GM cars all in excellent showroom condition:Here are some of them...

1962 Olds Ninety-Eight
1962 Olds Starfire Conv.
1963 Olds Starfire
1969 442 W30 4spd Conv.
1969 Hurst/Olds
1970 442 W30 Conv
1983 Hurst/Olds (10,000 Mi.)

Other cars include:

1960 Cadilliac Conv
1962 Corvette Roadster
1965 Corvette Stingray
1968 Buick LeSabre Conv
1969 Pontiac GTO Judge
1970 Pontiac GTO Judge (Looks like the one in "Two Lane Blacktop)
1972 Buick GS Stage 1
2000 Corvette Conv.

[Oldsguy]

You guys kill me. Me with my little suburbia two car when both cars are in you can hardly walk around garage..........Waaaaaaaa

[442much]

Originally Posted by Oldsguy

You guys kill me. Me with my little suburbia two car when both cars are in you can hardly walk around garage..........Waaaaaaaa

Sorry Dan, what can I say? I have created a monster...or Dr. Oldsmobile's "Varooom Room".

[citcapp]

I'm with Oldsguy, if I gained 10 pounds I could not move around in my garage. Its either crawl around over or under. Guess it would help if I wasn't such a pack rat. Sure would like a lift though. At 62 it would be easer then laying under the car. When I retire I will build a nice shop with all of the bells and whistles..

[Olds64]

little suburbia two car

I have a two car and I have plenty of room. Oh wait... that is because my wife drives a VW Beetle.

[442much]

My garage is only a two car as well, however my Intrigue (daily driver) sits outside with the Montana (wife's) and the little Ford Aspire (that I have for my soon to be learners permit son) sits outside too. Only the 442 has the garage...so lots of room.