1970 442 project Twilight Blue
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1970 442 project Twilight Blue
1970 442 W-25 Hardtop Project
The VIN tells you its a 442 and this one was built in Lansing MI along will all W30s & W31s.
The car has it’s original engine & OG trans and a 12 bolt rear.
It is Twilight Blue, (code 28 same as Fathom Blue) with white PAINTED top stripes and a parchment bucket seat interior.
It does not have a broadcast card or any paperwork, but based on originality we can determine that this car more than likely came from the factory with the W-25 OAI hood.
Engine needs one sleeve for certain as it has a cracked piston & gouged cylinder. Do have later 455 block to include.
Has original Olds/GM repairable W25 hood from another 442. Has NOS deck lid.
Most engine parts, but missing OAI air cleaner set up.
Options.
Center Console
B85 Trim
W-25
Sport mirrors
PS
PB
Painted White Roof
Trunk and Floors are solid.
Bottom of front fenders can be patched as can one quarter panel. One will need replaced.
Car was parked in 1987 with approx 60,000 miles and stored indoors.
Real Deal numbers matching with a great color combination.
Wheels and tires on car now are NOT included and will have some bones on it, so it can roll.
Not looking to part it out at this point.
$6,500.00 obo
Call Danny @ 630-377-1222 for more info.
The VIN tells you its a 442 and this one was built in Lansing MI along will all W30s & W31s.
The car has it’s original engine & OG trans and a 12 bolt rear.
It is Twilight Blue, (code 28 same as Fathom Blue) with white PAINTED top stripes and a parchment bucket seat interior.
It does not have a broadcast card or any paperwork, but based on originality we can determine that this car more than likely came from the factory with the W-25 OAI hood.
Engine needs one sleeve for certain as it has a cracked piston & gouged cylinder. Do have later 455 block to include.
Has original Olds/GM repairable W25 hood from another 442. Has NOS deck lid.
Most engine parts, but missing OAI air cleaner set up.
Options.
Center Console
B85 Trim
W-25
Sport mirrors
PS
PB
Painted White Roof
Trunk and Floors are solid.
Bottom of front fenders can be patched as can one quarter panel. One will need replaced.
Car was parked in 1987 with approx 60,000 miles and stored indoors.
Real Deal numbers matching with a great color combination.
Wheels and tires on car now are NOT included and will have some bones on it, so it can roll.
Not looking to part it out at this point.
$6,500.00 obo
Call Danny @ 630-377-1222 for more info.
Last edited by Stefano; Sep 28, 2015 at 04:20 PM.
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Thanks, me too.
What gear ratio did the speedo reducers start getting used?
There was a posi sticker on deck lid, but rear is coded SE and no posi tag present, so a 3.23 open rear in it.
What gear ratio did the speedo reducers start getting used?
There was a posi sticker on deck lid, but rear is coded SE and no posi tag present, so a 3.23 open rear in it.
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I never thought to look for the ratio adapter. The 3.23 did not have an adapter but the 3.42 and 3.91 did. I can't remember off the top of my head but I think the adapter had a different ratio between the 3.42 and the 3.91. If you get the code off the adapter we could look up what it was maybe.
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I never thought to look for the ratio adapter. The 3.23 did not have an adapter but the 3.42 and 3.91 did. I can't remember off the top of my head but I think the adapter had a different ratio between the 3.42 and the 3.91. If you get the code off the adapter we could look up what it was maybe.
Yes, there would/should be a series of numbers on it, like .7333 thats the ratio. Pretty sure the list is in the PIM. different gears get different adapters with different ratios. The adapters are even different (appearance wise) between auto and manual
I would have expected a non a/c car to have 3.42 gears (granted you could option almost anything). could the rear have been swapped? that would explain the adapter on the trans if it was originally a 3.42 geared car. and the lack of the posi tag.
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I resisted, but time to part it out. Body Shell must go first then will sell all parts.
442 body shell and good title $2,500.00 OBO
w/solid frame, Disc Brakes, 12 bolt &
442 suspension
PS pump/brackets $100.00
Restorable W25 hood $600.00
Hood Hinges $100.00
Engine/heads long block $750.00
Valve Covers $100.00
Carb $200.00
442 Intake $100.00
Pulleys $50.00
Fan Blade $50.00
Doors/Glass/mechanisms $300.00 each
1970 Fenders $500.00 each
Inner fenders $100.00 each
Fender Braces $100.00
Bucket seats/headrests $700.00
Rear seats $150.00
NOS deck lid $250.00
deck lid trim $50.00
1/4 panel end trim $40.00
Front/rear speakers $125.00
Core support $300.00
Sport Mirrors $350.00
Good black dash $200.00
Door hinge set $100.00
Bumper core rear $150.00
Bumper core front $100.00
Bumper brackets rear $100.00
Bumper brackets front $150.00
Drive shaft $100.00
OG trans/converter $500.00
3 SSIIs $200.00
Sport Wheel/hub $250.00
Console/shifter/CABLE $500.00
Inside dash harness $200.00
Engine bay harness $150.00
Floor shift steering column $200.00
Seat Belts $200.00
Sun Visors $200.00
Console dash $100.00
B85 trim $300.00
1/4 glass $50.00 each
1/4 glass mechanism $50.00 each
Windsheild trim $100.00
Rear Glass $100.00
Rear Glass Trim $100.00
Wiper Motor/Mech $75.00
Wiper arms $40.00
Tinted Windshield dated $200.00
Windshield base stainless $75.00
Rear window to deck stainless $50.00
Kick panels $75.00
A-Pillar Covers $30.00
Heater Box $50.00
Heater Controls $50.00
Dash Vents $50.00
Heat /defrost ducts $50.00
Set w/o moldings $100.00
Set Marker lights $100.00
Front Grills $200.00
Bumper Lenses $75.00
Rear License plate bracket $20.00
Eyebrow mldgs hood/fender $75.00
442 glove box door $35.00
set headlight buckets/trim $50.00
W25 hood latch brkts/hardware $100.00
Hood latch / cable $50.00
Reverse lock out $50.00
Gas pedal / cable $50.00
brake pedal/switch $25.00
brake booster/master $150.00
Close ratio PS box/pitman $150.00
Lots of other Misc Stuff/OBO
442 body shell and good title $2,500.00 OBO
w/solid frame, Disc Brakes, 12 bolt &
442 suspension
PS pump/brackets $100.00
Restorable W25 hood $600.00
Hood Hinges $100.00
Engine/heads long block $750.00
Valve Covers $100.00
Carb $200.00
442 Intake $100.00
Pulleys $50.00
Fan Blade $50.00
Doors/Glass/mechanisms $300.00 each
1970 Fenders $500.00 each
Inner fenders $100.00 each
Fender Braces $100.00
Bucket seats/headrests $700.00
Rear seats $150.00
NOS deck lid $250.00
deck lid trim $50.00
1/4 panel end trim $40.00
Front/rear speakers $125.00
Core support $300.00
Sport Mirrors $350.00
Good black dash $200.00
Door hinge set $100.00
Bumper core rear $150.00
Bumper core front $100.00
Bumper brackets rear $100.00
Bumper brackets front $150.00
Drive shaft $100.00
OG trans/converter $500.00
3 SSIIs $200.00
Sport Wheel/hub $250.00
Console/shifter/CABLE $500.00
Inside dash harness $200.00
Engine bay harness $150.00
Floor shift steering column $200.00
Seat Belts $200.00
Sun Visors $200.00
Console dash $100.00
B85 trim $300.00
1/4 glass $50.00 each
1/4 glass mechanism $50.00 each
Windsheild trim $100.00
Rear Glass $100.00
Rear Glass Trim $100.00
Wiper Motor/Mech $75.00
Wiper arms $40.00
Tinted Windshield dated $200.00
Windshield base stainless $75.00
Rear window to deck stainless $50.00
Kick panels $75.00
A-Pillar Covers $30.00
Heater Box $50.00
Heater Controls $50.00
Dash Vents $50.00
Heat /defrost ducts $50.00
Set w/o moldings $100.00
Set Marker lights $100.00
Front Grills $200.00
Bumper Lenses $75.00
Rear License plate bracket $20.00
Eyebrow mldgs hood/fender $75.00
442 glove box door $35.00
set headlight buckets/trim $50.00
W25 hood latch brkts/hardware $100.00
Hood latch / cable $50.00
Reverse lock out $50.00
Gas pedal / cable $50.00
brake pedal/switch $25.00
brake booster/master $150.00
Close ratio PS box/pitman $150.00
Lots of other Misc Stuff/OBO
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Looks like you are going the same route I did. Hopefully you will find someone local like I did for the body and 80% of the parts. I had $21,000 into mine and had lowered the price down to $12,500 before parting it out. When everything was said and done I got rid of everything for $18,500. Hopefully you get at least 10K back on the parts
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I know the feeling... I have owned a 68 442, 2 you 442 hard tops, 1 convertible, and the 83 and 84 H/O's. I hated to part mine out but with 5 bad discs in my neck I knew I would never finish it. So instead I went with this. It isn't American Muscle but it sure is a hell of a lot of fun to drive - it's an 06 330CI with the ZHP performance package. Later on down the road I might pick up another 442 when I am feeling up to it
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It's all about numbers. you are a business man, If this was just a hobby for you i would look at it differently . I don't know what you have into it but there is a buyer for this car at a particular number. Parting this car out eats additionally into your profits "TIME". particullarly since parting and inventorying the parts Etc. is not your thing. Drop the price to where the market bares for this car in it's condition. Sell as a whole cut your losses or hopefully profits and be done with it. That's where the business man part comes in. I don't see parting this car will make you money unless you got it for free.
BTW if this was a blue interior car i would have already made a deal with you.
Do whatever you car to sell whole(Hopefully to someone who will restore it) i would hate to see it parted.
As i'm typing this i'm thinking. PM me your best number for this car whole.
John
It's all about numbers. you are a business man, If this was just a hobby for you i would look at it differently . I don't know what you have into it but there is a buyer for this car at a particular number. Parting this car out eats additionally into your profits "TIME". particullarly since parting and inventorying the parts Etc. is not your thing. Drop the price to where the market bares for this car in it's condition. Sell as a whole cut your losses or hopefully profits and be done with it. That's where the business man part comes in. I don't see parting this car will make you money unless you got it for free.
BTW if this was a blue interior car i would have already made a deal with you.
Do whatever you car to sell whole(Hopefully to someone who will restore it) i would hate to see it parted.
As i'm typing this i'm thinking. PM me your best number for this car whole.
John
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I understand that at $6,500.00 the buyers are limited and while I've had a number of people agree to buy it at close to that price, no one has shown up with the $$$$$. I also understand the dynamic that at $1,000.00 price, it would probably sell immediately.
Just because something doesn't sell immediately doesn't mean it's not a value at the price offered. Some makes and models have fewer people following or wanting them and it takes a bit longer at times to find the right buyer.
I'm not complaining, just at the point where I'm ready to part it out in order to accomplish my financial objectives with it.
Since I already have it priced it would be customary to receive an offer from an interested party........so shoot me an offer.
Just because something doesn't sell immediately doesn't mean it's not a value at the price offered. Some makes and models have fewer people following or wanting them and it takes a bit longer at times to find the right buyer.
I'm not complaining, just at the point where I'm ready to part it out in order to accomplish my financial objectives with it.
Since I already have it priced it would be customary to receive an offer from an interested party........so shoot me an offer.
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What are you building?
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I like white interiors especially. Black goes well with just about anything. Even today with the new modern cars we build, the white or red interior cars are a stand out as well as much cooler temp wise, during summer cruises.
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Well it's a conditional parts for sale post as the car has to sell first. So I still consider it a car for sale post.
There is a deal brewing with a member who would like to save it and bring it back.
There is a deal brewing with a member who would like to save it and bring it back.
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I don't know anything about gassers but this summer at a local show I saw a covair set up as a gasser w a BBB. The guy said he was recreating a car he saw n his youth, I thought it was pretty cool!
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Somebody please buy this great 442 from Stefano! I would in a heartbeat if funds allowed. Even if a buyer can't get around to restoring it for whatever reason, just store it away for the future knowing you have done the right thing and won't lose money. I totally understand Stefano's position and support whatever he decides to do, I just see it as another example of a hurting economy, since we all know that this car would have been snapped up quick if times weren't as tough right now. 442's continue to be overlooked by the masses in favor of Chevelles & Mopars, but this is a great car when you consider the year and color combo, plus ram air! A 70 Chevelle SS in the same project car condition would probably bring 12-16k thus making this a bargain.
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At the same time, I need a 70 442 glove box door. Like Johnd's 70, I bought parts to keep my 70 442 alive. Hopefully, I will be able to follow through with the dream of doing just that. Is this a parts for sale thread or not? Still waiting on a reply Stefano. I would like to purchase the glove box door, thanks, Adam.
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Tru-Blue 442, I have an extra glove box door for you. Consider it a late Christmas present. It is even the correct green for your car and the correct 1970 Burlwood insert.
