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Old January 31st, 2017, 06:07 PM
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Hey folks, I am not really an Olds newbie - had an 88 in the family since 1970. But I just joined the ranks of owning a 442 - finally!

I am so excited! I now can cruise and burn it!

Thank you so much for everyone on this board. Y'll have helped me in so many ways.
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Old January 31st, 2017, 06:14 PM
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Welcome to the site. Lets see some pics.
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Old January 31st, 2017, 06:26 PM
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Old January 31st, 2017, 06:27 PM
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Is it me or did Olds really get it right with this one?
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Old January 31st, 2017, 06:32 PM
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Have a lot to learn about this machine. So different than the 88 as far as handling.
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Old January 31st, 2017, 06:33 PM
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Being a member since 2012 is not really a newbie, however that sure is a sweet 67. Congrats!
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Old January 31st, 2017, 06:33 PM
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Nice. I thought Olds got it right the year before though.
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Old January 31st, 2017, 06:37 PM
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Thanks Eric- your 67 looks like it goes 60 in first gear!

And true-blue, like the chrome and the rear of the 66! (the rear is not shown, but I know what it looks like)
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Old January 31st, 2017, 06:40 PM
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I know I am getting ahead of myself here, but what is the standard quarter mile time of a 442 on the track? I heard anywhere from 12-14 seconds....
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Old January 31st, 2017, 06:46 PM
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one thing i like about it I feel like you can either go on the track or wear a suit and drive to church. classy muscle.
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Old January 31st, 2017, 06:48 PM
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Thats a sweet 67 vert, ther's something special about 67's!
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Old January 31st, 2017, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by matchek
Thanks Eric- your 67 looks like it goes 60 in first gear!

And true-blue, like the chrome and the rear of the 66! (the rear is not shown, but I know what it looks like)
They are both sexy year models I must admit.
Here's a butt shot for ya from my gal.
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Old January 31st, 2017, 06:56 PM
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Post some pics of the interior and under hood. Quarter mile times were around 14 in stock trim.
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Old January 31st, 2017, 07:24 PM
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Very nice! I would love to have a 67 some day.
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Originally Posted by matchek
Is it me or did Olds really get it right with this one?
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Nice. I thought Olds got it right the year before though.
Nice looking 67 convertible... I wasn't sure when Olds really got it right with the slight body trim differences, soooo I now have both a 66-442 and a 67-442W30...
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Beautiful 67, im fond of them myself
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I agree, but they need a roof
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Beautiful 67! Congrats!
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Originally Posted by matchek
I know I am getting ahead of myself here, but what is the standard quarter mile time of a 442 on the track? I heard anywhere from 12-14 seconds....
In factory trim and equipped with THM 400, low 15's, maybe high 14's in the hands of somebody who knows what they're doing. Trap speeds would be about 92-5 mph.


That's a very nice car. I'd love to see some more pictures. '67s are among my favorites.
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Nice rag!
Good choice. Welcome aboard! Al
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Nice!!
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