Sammy"s Save ..68 442
May 24th, 2013, 09:34 PM
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May 25th, 2013, 02:38 PM
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coming along...
wheel well pic....
quarter removed and making seam to match rocker....
two small holes in usual place behind back seat by inner wheel well metal patched....
no build sheet in back half of car...but the front is still untouched
Ted
quarter removed and making seam to match rocker....
two small holes in usual place behind back seat by inner wheel well metal patched....
no build sheet in back half of car...but the front is still untouched
Ted
May 29th, 2013, 07:12 PM
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stage one complete!
The first stage of my resto on the 442 is done. the local body man did a great job!
Next is to tackle exhaust and brakes and then back to body man for rest of body.
and I am already 1000 over budget
...I guess I had better get use to it
Ted
Next is to tackle exhaust and brakes and then back to body man for rest of body.
and I am already 1000 over budget
...I guess I had better get use to itTed
June 1st, 2013, 05:34 AM
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Jon
My body man(Brian) was actually impressed on how well these panels fit.
Of cours, the metal itself is a tad on the thin side, but he said that it was good to work with.
The panel makes no provision for the rocker seam, so a bit more work was required to make panel so the original seam line stayed, keeping the original rocker exposed.
The trunk fit was excellent, as well as the inner wheel wells.....
The way everything fit the car was excellent, they just need some more metal in them
Hope you can get back to your car soon!
Ted
My body man(Brian) was actually impressed on how well these panels fit.
Of cours, the metal itself is a tad on the thin side, but he said that it was good to work with.
The panel makes no provision for the rocker seam, so a bit more work was required to make panel so the original seam line stayed, keeping the original rocker exposed.
The trunk fit was excellent, as well as the inner wheel wells.....
The way everything fit the car was excellent, they just need some more metal in them
Hope you can get back to your car soon!
Ted
September 7th, 2013, 01:26 PM
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finally..
just an update to those who are interested...I finally got the 4 piston brake set up back onto the car!
Two things I need to address is the rubbing of the flex line on the frame when wheel is turned sharply and the dust cap is not fitting as snug as it should be....
On to installing the new tank.....
Ted
Two things I need to address is the rubbing of the flex line on the frame when wheel is turned sharply and the dust cap is not fitting as snug as it should be....
On to installing the new tank.....
Ted
September 11th, 2013, 02:04 PM
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Thanks foo,
The body was a mess but the frame etc was good and it was all there and original.....although there are some who do not believe a dealer installed engine replaced under warranty years ago would be considered as being "original"
Any pics of yours?
Ted
The body was a mess but the frame etc was good and it was all there and original.....although there are some who do not believe a dealer installed engine replaced under warranty years ago would be considered as being "original"
Any pics of yours?
Ted
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September 11th, 2013, 02:07 PM
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October 15th, 2013, 05:12 PM
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update
the 400 needs some attention
valve got driven into #4 cylinder...
now all is apart and will put a 455 that I have that is in great shape into the car, until I raise some funds for the 400 rebuild....or maybe leave the 455 in
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valve got driven into #4 cylinder...
now all is apart and will put a 455 that I have that is in great shape into the car, until I raise some funds for the 400 rebuild
....or maybe leave the 455 inTed
October 15th, 2013, 06:58 PM
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Yikes! That piston has definitely seen better days. You have a 'spare' 455 just sitting around my friend?? You know I need one..... BTW, what's with the blue bushings on the stabilizer link sets?
October 16th, 2013, 06:23 PM
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doesn't everybody?
If you were closer I would sell it to you Allan...for a hefty profit of course
.No idea on the blue bushings.....came that way.....
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October 20th, 2013, 08:08 AM
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Jon
My body man(Brian) was actually impressed on how well these panels fit.
Of cours, the metal itself is a tad on the thin side, but he said that it was good to work with.
The panel makes no provision for the rocker seam, so a bit more work was required to make panel so the original seam line stayed, keeping the original rocker exposed.
The trunk fit was excellent, as well as the inner wheel wells.....
The way everything fit the car was excellent, they just need some more metal in them
Hope you can get back to your car soon!
Ted
My body man(Brian) was actually impressed on how well these panels fit.
Of cours, the metal itself is a tad on the thin side, but he said that it was good to work with.
The panel makes no provision for the rocker seam, so a bit more work was required to make panel so the original seam line stayed, keeping the original rocker exposed.
The trunk fit was excellent, as well as the inner wheel wells.....
The way everything fit the car was excellent, they just need some more metal in them
Hope you can get back to your car soon!
Ted
October 21st, 2013, 05:17 AM
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I got a quote from a local engine rebuilder of 3500$ to rebuild. I had the 455 already so I will use it, and rebuild the 400 myself when time and $ allows.
But I think you are right Adam, I will like the 455 in this car
Ted
October 22nd, 2013, 05:17 PM
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My bodyman is confident that he can straighten the quarters on my 69 Cutlass but would like to have repair panels for the rear wheel lips. I don't think just repair panels are being produced for the 68/69 style. Do you know what brand and the cost of the quarters you had installed. I'll follow your thread, I like seeing cars being saved, I though/think mine was/is worth saving although it just a well optioned Holiday and not a 442. - Steven
I will dig up the receipt....made in China
a friend told me that there are ones made in the USA with real metal....but not sure.
All these cars are worth saving if possible!
Have any pics of your ride Steven?
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October 22nd, 2013, 05:21 PM
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engine in
The 455 slipped in as if it was home
Working on changing to HEI.
Can anybody identify this bolt? Sure was in the way...had to put mount on after engine was in...the mount would get caught on it.....
Ted
Working on changing to HEI.
Can anybody identify this bolt? Sure was in the way...had to put mount on after engine was in...the mount would get caught on it.....
Ted
October 22nd, 2013, 05:31 PM
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October 22nd, 2013, 06:27 PM
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If that's the carb from the 400
it is going to run so sweet too.
I took the one from my 69 400 442
and put it on a 455 w/ G heads,
it Loved it.
I am thinking I may drop that 455
in my vert and shelf the 400 E block....
it is going to run so sweet too.
I took the one from my 69 400 442
and put it on a 455 w/ G heads,
it Loved it.
I am thinking I may drop that 455
in my vert and shelf the 400 E block....
October 22nd, 2013, 07:20 PM
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I made a promise to myself that this car would be running before we hibernate.In my books that means stopping, structurally sound and running..in that order. Cosmetics can wait for a nice spring day. Front mounts, frame and harder to get at places with the engine in were cleaned and sprayed with a vegetable based rust control product......no where near complete, but I will be where I want to be by the time the snow comes.
Thanks for IDing the drain plug...
Ted
October 22nd, 2013, 07:29 PM
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Good to hear that it should work well on the 455/G heads!
Most have said that I will never put the 400 back in now that a 455 is in the car
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October 22nd, 2013, 07:41 PM
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My thought as well....if my son wants to swap the motor out that will be his decision.The 400 is all there and will hopefully stay with the car.
Almost...
Tomorrow I am picking up the exhaust manifolds from the engine shop and the gaskets. I have the exhaust and the tips and then it will be time to drive!
Ted
Almost...
Tomorrow I am picking up the exhaust manifolds from the engine shop and the gaskets. I have the exhaust and the tips and then it will be time to drive!
Ted
