So I finally was reunited with my 1968 442 a few weeks ago after parking her in a barn for the past 9 years while I served in the United States Air Force. When I finally pulled her out, there was about 100lbs worth of **** and **** under the hood as a pack rat decided to make it his home. So I got her all torn down and cleaned out. I got a little anxious and decided to change the oil, get a battery and a gas tank and see if she would even start after sitting for 9 years. And would you believe it! I turned her over once and she didn't fire. I poured a little gas in the carb and it fired instantly and is running like a champ! I could not believe after sitting for 9 years in a barn I didn't even have to tinker with the motor, that it fired right up! How awesome is that!

 

Wilson that my friend is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy cool congrats!!!

 

Cant ask for better

 

That tells a story about the great Olds engines. Love those barn stories

 

That is great. It is ausum that the wires were not eaten up by the rats. a '68 Cutlass/442 is what my next find will be.

Great job and a great big thank you for serving your country.

Gene