gearheads78

I hope to have some good daylight pics soon but here is a quick one in the dark tonight. This is a real 442 I picked up somewhat diassembled from the previous owner. Half the car looks like this in a perfect patina look. the other side they started attempting body work so its mostly gray primer

I am still a little short for my new shop so I have been looking for something to pick up and do a little work to and sell. This one more than likely was not the best car for me to get because 66 442 in by far my favorite Oldsmobile. If I did not have to sell this car its one I could very easily get attached to. I hope to have it ready to sell in about a week so it can go to a new home quick. I finally got the call today that my contractor is caught up and will start on concrete next week.

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Eric Anderson

Nah, I'd keep it Richard. Go pick up an old Mustang or somethin' to flip and keep the good stuff

gearheads78

It's funny you say that. I had it narrowed down to a couple of 60's Mustangs and a 78 Camaro street strip car. I was about to pull the trigger on one of the three when this popped up. I about the only thing I could do worse is drag a 69 camaro home. If I did that my wife might try to divorce me. That's her dream car.

TripDeuces

Sell me the fenders

gearheads78

I will be glad to. $5,500 and I will throw in a bunch of spare parts.

citcapp

Aw keep it Richard, You need something to put in that new shop. Find something else to flip

RAMBOW

More pics more Pix more Pix!!!

ROBZ442

I agree with all the above. Keep it and More pics!

gearheads78

All right you guys....How am I going to build my GrashMaHal

Ranzan

this thread is USELESS !!!! without pics

ROBZ442

By selling Ford's and Chevy's of course!

gearheads78

I cruised around in it quite a bit today. It drives pretty good. Its ready to move on to the next owner now. Contractor starts in the morning.

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Jaybird

Hey Ricahrd: What have you done to this car to make it better? I saw you took the bumper off and put it back on. Would it be more profitable to you, to prep it for paint? It doesn't look like it needs much (paint wise) from here, at home on my 'puter.
We could use more details here. What was it like when you got it, and what have you done with it?
I don't think you would play with us just to pump up the interest. It looks very nice!

Jaybird

gearheads78

It was barley running when I got it because of a big vacuume leak. Most of the trim was off the car and a bunch of interior pieces were apart. The harware was just tossed in the floor of the car. No baggies no separation. It had some non Olds wheels and tires that looked terrible on the car. The core support was all out of whack and there were only 3 bolts holding the driver fender on the car. All the front sheet metal fit terrible. The the hood hinge was junk and made the hood stick up 1/2" at the back. The power steering was puking fluid and just a bunch of general clean up to make the car look presentable.

The body work it not anywhere near my stardards and would have to be all redone. It would open a pandoras box if I do anything else to the car. I can't even get to 1/2 of my tools because my garge is so packed.

mrgm

i also enjoy that body style

Ranzan

looks like an awesome foundation to start from.. good luck on the sale Richard

Warhead

Absolute favorite.
You will never find another like it.
Flip a Stang, or Camaro.
Jim

gearheads78

I guess I will have to try. Its gone

Texas442

Is this the same car?
http://longview.ebayclassifieds.com/...2/?ad=12138140

ROBZ442

Sure looks like it, same primer spots on passenger door.

Lady72nRob71

Rust is in the same places, too. Gotta be....

gearheads78