'66 and '67 442 Hoods

casadosj · November 18th, 2008, 11:46 AM

Can someone verify whther or not the hoods on a '66 and '67 Olds 442 are interchangeable? Or let me know who to contact to find out?

I'm in the process of restoring my 1966 Olds 442 that my dad gave me, in which he purchased brand new in 1966. The 400 (I'm keeping it even though it is no good anymore) was replaced with a new engine. However, I only have ~ 1" clearnace from the carb to the hood with no air filter. Therefore, I'm going to get a hood made with a 2" cowl ( I would have rather kept the original hood on it...but I'll store it as well) but the only places I could find that could do the work only have '67 templates and above years. Glasstek is one of the manufactures I was looking at doing this for me. Let me know if there is anything closer on the West (Northern California).

Best Regards,
Jesse
San Ramon, Ca

68Tom · November 18th, 2008, 11:53 AM

Hey Jesse. Is it the intake manifold causing the clearance problems? Or is it the block you used? Seems like a ton of work and money if you can simply change out the manifold. Then again, if you're going for performance, I guess you can't.

I'm fairly certain the hoods are interchangeable, but you should get definite confirmation on this.

casadosj · November 18th, 2008, 12:00 PM

Hey Tom -

It's the engine...I put in a brand new 502 and it has an Edelbrock Performance manifold (the lowest profile possible) and still have the issues...we knew this could be a problem prior to having the engine built and sure enough we have the clearance issue. So that is where we are at right now with the restore.

Jesse

Olds64 · November 18th, 2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

I put in a brand new 502

Should have built an Olds 455.

gearheads78 · November 18th, 2008, 12:24 PM

Not interchangable unless you change out the rest of everything between the front fenders. Core support, grill, headlight buckets, bumper ect.

68Tom · November 18th, 2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearheads78

Not interchangable unless you change out the rest of everything between the front fenders. Core support, grill, headlight buckets, bumper ect.

Doh! I knew I was going to get that one wrong. I forgot they actually changed the front. It's similar but definitely different between the two years. My bad.

2blu442 · November 18th, 2008, 07:29 PM

I'm up in Medford Oregon and I have a nice 1966 Cutlass hood if you need one to modify. If you change your mind on keeping the 400 I'd be interested in a trade, hood plus cash for your engine. I'm presuming it needs rebuilt and doesn't have a rod through the side of the block!

But back to the engine, do you have room to lower it? If there's clearance between the crossmember and the oil pan could you do something with the motor mounts to get more room up top? John

yogi442 · November 18th, 2008, 11:34 PM

I run a 455 in my 66 with an older style aluminum intake and able to use stock hood.

casadosj · November 25th, 2008, 12:02 PM

I appreciate you getting back to me, John! I might take you up on the offer for buying the hood. And might take you up on the trade.....I'll get back to you with an answer. By the way, what type of shape is the hood in and how much are you asking for it?

Best Regards,
Jesse

November 18th, 2008, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
casadosj Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3	'66 and '67 442 Hoods Can someone verify whther or not the hoods on a '66 and '67 Olds 442 are interchangeable? Or let me know who to contact to find out? I'm in the process of restoring my 1966 Olds 442 that my dad gave me, in which he purchased brand new in 1966. The 400 (I'm keeping it even though it is no good anymore) was replaced with a new engine. However, I only have ~ 1" clearnace from the carb to the hood with no air filter. Therefore, I'm going to get a hood made with a 2" cowl ( I would have rather kept the original hood on it...but I'll store it as well) but the only places I could find that could do the work only have '67 templates and above years. Glasstek is one of the manufactures I was looking at doing this for me. Let me know if there is anything closer on the West (Northern California). Best Regards, Jesse San Ramon, Ca Last edited by casadosj; November 18th, 2008 at 11:48 AM.. Reason: Mis-spelling

November 18th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
gearheads78 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,565	Not interchangable unless you change out the rest of everything between the front fenders. Core support, grill, headlight buckets, bumper ect. __________________ -Richard 66 Cutlass ragtop my way Keep watching your cotton candy coated TV while your world falls apart around you...

November 18th, 2008, 07:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,260	1966 Hood I'm up in Medford Oregon and I have a nice 1966 Cutlass hood if you need one to modify. If you change your mind on keeping the 400 I'd be interested in a trade, hood plus cash for your engine. I'm presuming it needs rebuilt and doesn't have a rod through the side of the block! But back to the engine, do you have room to lower it? If there's clearance between the crossmember and the oil pan could you do something with the motor mounts to get more room up top? John __________________ 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!

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November 18th, 2008, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
68Tom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 835	Hey Jesse. Is it the intake manifold causing the clearance problems? Or is it the block you used? Seems like a ton of work and money if you can simply change out the manifold. Then again, if you're going for performance, I guess you can't. I'm fairly certain the hoods are interchangeable, but you should get definite confirmation on this.

November 18th, 2008, 12:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
casadosj Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3	Hey Tom - It's the engine...I put in a brand new 502 and it has an Edelbrock Performance manifold (the lowest profile possible) and still have the issues...we knew this could be a problem prior to having the engine built and sure enough we have the clearance issue. So that is where we are at right now with the restore. Jesse

November 25th, 2008, 12:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
casadosj Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3	I appreciate you getting back to me, John! I might take you up on the offer for buying the hood. And might take you up on the trade.....I'll get back to you with an answer. By the way, what type of shape is the hood in and how much are you asking for it? Best Regards, Jesse