restoration kit?
May 19th, 2014, 09:18 PM
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restoration kit?
After not being licensed since 1983, and probably not run since at least 1985, my one-owner '68 442 4-speed convertible is being brought back to life. I just got it running tonight, and wondered if anyone is aware of any kind of kit or package being available for all the new hoses, belts, lines, etc., this kind of project will take. That is, can these things be bought together as a package, or do they all have to be bought individually. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike.
May 20th, 2014, 03:26 AM
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Rockauto will be your friend for parts. They are almost always alot cheaper than your local parts store. If its a specific item you need for restoration Fusick and Inline Tube are a few of the parts suppliers.
As said there is no all in one kit. Get out a notepad and start writing down what you need as you come across it in the teardown. If you cant find something dont hesitate to ask the forums.
Oh and where are the pictures! :-)
As said there is no all in one kit. Get out a notepad and start writing down what you need as you come across it in the teardown. If you cant find something dont hesitate to ask the forums.
Oh and where are the pictures! :-)
May 20th, 2014, 06:12 AM
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If your not trying to go for a pure stock looking resto, then your local auto parts store for hoses, belts, tune up parts, filters, etc is the easiest way to go. Rockauto is a good source if you like shopping from your couch nekkid while eatin pizza.
May 20th, 2014, 11:27 PM
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Rockauto will be your friend for parts. They are almost always alot cheaper than your local parts store. If its a specific item you need for restoration Fusick and Inline Tube are a few of the parts suppliers.
As said there is no all in one kit. Get out a notepad and start writing down what you need as you come across it in the teardown. If you cant find something dont hesitate to ask the forums.
Oh and where are the pictures! :-)
As said there is no all in one kit. Get out a notepad and start writing down what you need as you come across it in the teardown. If you cant find something dont hesitate to ask the forums.
Oh and where are the pictures! :-)
May 20th, 2014, 11:46 PM
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Rockauto will be your friend for parts. They are almost always alot cheaper than your local parts store. If its a specific item you need for restoration Fusick and Inline Tube are a few of the parts suppliers.
As said there is no all in one kit. Get out a notepad and start writing down what you need as you come across it in the teardown. If you cant find something dont hesitate to ask the forums.
Oh and where are the pictures! :-)
As said there is no all in one kit. Get out a notepad and start writing down what you need as you come across it in the teardown. If you cant find something dont hesitate to ask the forums.
Oh and where are the pictures! :-)
May 21st, 2014, 11:54 AM
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He is indeed a great friend. He was the best man at my wedding. He never married or had kids, so he decided the Olds should go to me because we had so many great memories in it, and I should give it to my son (an only child) when I die. I'm so grateful he kept it all these 46 years and never modified it at all except for some ET Mag wheels he put on it when it was brand new. And, of course, I'm very grateful he deemed me to be his successor to owning this great car.
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