1968 442 coupe updated drivetrain - LS7/T56
January 1st, 2013, 10:22 AM
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1968 442 coupe updated drivetrain - LS7/T56
1968 Oldsmobile 442
•Peruvian silver with black fender stripes.
•Lansing built real 442 with 344****M VIN.
•LS7 engine / T56 six speed transmission.
oEngine is 2006 Z06 Corvette take-out (505 HP!!!)
oGM Performance Parts ECU and wiring harness
•Stainless long tube headers with Magnaflow exhaust.
•Body-off restoration, all new bushings, frame and all components media blasted and painted/replaced.
•4.33 posi rear, perfect with the six speed.
•18” wheels and redline tires.
•Huge Corvette J55 disc brakes in front.
•Interior all original except carpet.
•Rally pack gauges (converted to work with the LS7).
•Rebuilt Olds 455 and Muncie 4 speed also available.
•Was a low mile car, spent many years as a bracket racing car before being restored and converted to LS7/T56.
oHas never been raced since restoration.
•Not a perfect car, was done about 4 years ago and has ~2000 miles on it. Some chips, etc but it looks great and always draws a crowd!
The car was a roller when I bought it, so not a numbers matching restoration candidate. Nearly everything done to the car was done in a reversible way. I do have a rebuilt 455 and Muncie for it in case the buyer ever wants to put it back to a more original style. I don't know why anyone would ever want to go back to a big block after one ride in this car with the LS7, it's exceptionally quick but as drivable as a new Corvette.
SOLD!
•Peruvian silver with black fender stripes.
•Lansing built real 442 with 344****M VIN.
•LS7 engine / T56 six speed transmission.
oEngine is 2006 Z06 Corvette take-out (505 HP!!!)
oGM Performance Parts ECU and wiring harness
•Stainless long tube headers with Magnaflow exhaust.
•Body-off restoration, all new bushings, frame and all components media blasted and painted/replaced.
•4.33 posi rear, perfect with the six speed.
•18” wheels and redline tires.
•Huge Corvette J55 disc brakes in front.
•Interior all original except carpet.
•Rally pack gauges (converted to work with the LS7).
•Rebuilt Olds 455 and Muncie 4 speed also available.
•Was a low mile car, spent many years as a bracket racing car before being restored and converted to LS7/T56.
oHas never been raced since restoration.
•Not a perfect car, was done about 4 years ago and has ~2000 miles on it. Some chips, etc but it looks great and always draws a crowd!
The car was a roller when I bought it, so not a numbers matching restoration candidate. Nearly everything done to the car was done in a reversible way. I do have a rebuilt 455 and Muncie for it in case the buyer ever wants to put it back to a more original style. I don't know why anyone would ever want to go back to a big block after one ride in this car with the LS7, it's exceptionally quick but as drivable as a new Corvette.
SOLD!
Last edited by sjandras; January 27th, 2013 at 06:47 AM. Reason: car has been sold
January 1st, 2013, 07:10 PM
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That looks great w the silver the fender stripe and those rims. nice car
January 4th, 2013, 11:20 AM
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That thing is sweet and man if I had the cash.
January 4th, 2013, 02:49 PM
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I'm having a hard time adjusting to a modern engine under the hood, but I bet it runs great...just a cosmetic thing. I love the car other than that....it really is a beautiful car. I'd like to see the interior...is the 6 speed integrated into a console?
January 4th, 2013, 02:55 PM
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Good luck with your sale - nice car.
January 5th, 2013, 07:23 AM
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Thanks for the comments. The interior is original except the carpet. For the six speed, I adapted the factory 442 handle to a Hurst T56 shifter. I'm not using a console because the location is about 4-5 inches farther back than the original opening and it's also centered in the car, not offset to the left.
January 5th, 2013, 11:11 AM
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Thanks for the comments. The interior is original except the carpet. For the six speed, I adapted the factory 442 handle to a Hurst T56 shifter. I'm not using a console because the location is about 4-5 inches farther back than the original opening and it's also centered in the car, not offset to the left.
January 5th, 2013, 11:28 AM
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Nice. Looks like you kept the dry sump.
Btw, great price, you couldn't build one for that much. Ask me how I know ;-)
Btw, great price, you couldn't build one for that much. Ask me how I know ;-)
January 6th, 2013, 04:31 AM
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January 26th, 2013, 09:28 AM
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car has been SOLD!
January 26th, 2013, 02:06 PM
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Did you sell it to my friend Thomas?
January 26th, 2013, 05:20 PM
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Is it custom headers?
January 27th, 2013, 06:08 PM
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Congrats on a quick sale. Looks like someone got a lot of car for the money.
February 1st, 2013, 02:01 AM
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Since i alread yhave too many cars it was my plan to get my freind to buy it. This way i can drive it a little bit too...
February 1st, 2013, 04:36 AM
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Very nicely done but when I saw that LS motor under the hood I threw up in my mouth a little.
February 1st, 2013, 06:07 AM
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Chadman: The LS7 is the finest V8 ever built...
February 1st, 2013, 07:33 AM
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February 2nd, 2013, 11:57 AM
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Just noticed this and wanted to know how much you were selling it for originally? My next Olds project will most like be a 68 LST-56 combo too.
And on the side note of the LS7 being the best ever v8 built in a vette? This is a GM motor not Chevy... I wish people can get past this argument...
And on the side note of the LS7 being the best ever v8 built in a vette? This is a GM motor not Chevy... I wish people can get past this argument...
February 3rd, 2013, 05:44 AM
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This is an awesome car whether it is "#'s matching" or not. What a great combo which makes for an awesome driver.
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