https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...ign=2022-02-05

Thought you all might enjoy this one. The VIN comes back as a real 442, but I have so many questions.

The car is not far from me in Sherman, TX, if anyone needs someone to check it out. They are asking $49,500.

 

Admit it. You're posting this just to aggravate me, right?




Hey, at least they got the valve covers on correctly! Seriously, it's a real 442 with four speed. The disc brakes are obviously added. The gold engine paint isn't uncommon, unfortunately, as non-Olds experts don't know about the bronze. The Ford fan warning decal is a nice touch. I always find it amusing that people spend the money on repro radiator hoses and spring ring battery cables on a car that is so far from correct that the money is wasted.

 

LOL

It is really a nice car, and it appears to be really good work. There are just so many frustrating decisions made.

File this under "You had one job!" or "You were so close!" Just think about how much you would have to spend to correct all of the issues. It is sad.

So what is the most offensive part? The wing? The stripe?

 

What the heck is that?

 

Flux capacitor?

 

An electric heater control valve for the Vintage Air unit. You will note the Sanden A/C compressor but no A/C box on the firewall.

 

In spite of the nit-picky stuff it presents really well.

Like NTXOlds says "There are just so many frustrating decisions made." Like the stripe: it's in the correct location, just the wrong year car, . (Yeah, I notice the numbers are a bit too high on the fender, but they are not all the way up where they should be sans stripe.)

 

Seriously? How about everything about it. The color. The wing. The stripe. The price. 🤮🤮🤮

 

Sorry, but you have to pick one. Yes, there are many things to dislike. Which bothers you most? For me, it’s the stripe.

 

For a fifty grand asking price. You can question more than one thing. I like the undercarriage.

The prices on Any Oldsmobile lately has become laughable. I said it in another post. I remember when people paid good money for true cars. Not dolled up dealer crap. Hey if someone thinks this car is worth fifty grand? Go get it. Auction cars have become anything that draws attention. Originality? Doesn't even matter anymore.

 

Fair enough.

 

didn't the 442 have braces from upper to lower rear trailing arms?

 

From the frame to lca mounts

 

Here's another link, probably the same pics.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/c...443017467.html

 

The factory installed braces were only used on the 1970-72 cars. 1969 PIM on top, 1970 below. Note that the braces do run from the UCA bolts to the LCA bolts.