Part 2, bought a 65 442 Club Coupe
August 22nd, 2010, 07:21 PM
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Part 2, bought a 65 442 Club Coupe
Two weeks ago I thought I bought a 65 442 Club Coupe. Went to get it 5 days later and the seller backed out. I was mad for a couple days but came to my senses and let the deal go. Two days later my friend sends me an email telling me he found another one. What are the odds?
This car is one of 736 with a 4 speed, white with red vinyl guts. Options are 442 package, 2 speed wipers, back-up lights, deluxe steering wheel and 4 speed trans. One options it has thats kinda weird is the "H" chrome, upper fender and body moldings.
The runs unlike the other one I missed out on. The rear is a 4.88 Chevy 12 bolt out of a Camaro. The rear has no spring perches, must have been out of a leaf spring Nova or Camaro. Trans is a M22, I think, 4 speed. Havent checked the numbers so thats probably not true. It does have two drain plugs and the big yoke though. Engine is original. Got it home and checked the glove box to find the Protecto-Plate. Head number in the book matches the head. Couldnt believe the POP was there since the car is such a wreck.
Sold new to LW Serafy, Wellsville OH, on January 8 1965. Dealer code is 8-510. Any help on that code would be awesome.
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This car is one of 736 with a 4 speed, white with red vinyl guts. Options are 442 package, 2 speed wipers, back-up lights, deluxe steering wheel and 4 speed trans. One options it has thats kinda weird is the "H" chrome, upper fender and body moldings.
The runs unlike the other one I missed out on. The rear is a 4.88 Chevy 12 bolt out of a Camaro. The rear has no spring perches, must have been out of a leaf spring Nova or Camaro. Trans is a M22, I think, 4 speed. Havent checked the numbers so thats probably not true. It does have two drain plugs and the big yoke though. Engine is original. Got it home and checked the glove box to find the Protecto-Plate. Head number in the book matches the head. Couldnt believe the POP was there since the car is such a wreck.
Sold new to LW Serafy, Wellsville OH, on January 8 1965. Dealer code is 8-510. Any help on that code would be awesome.
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August 23rd, 2010, 12:12 AM
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What a great find. Looks to be in good shape. Is there much rust?
Also looks like seats are from a different car, from the color and the power seat switch. Sell the 12 bolt for some money and get the correct rear. From what I see, it is a Red with Red on red.
Good luck with your project.
Gene
Also looks like seats are from a different car, from the color and the power seat switch. Sell the 12 bolt for some money and get the correct rear. From what I see, it is a Red with Red on red.
Good luck with your project.
Gene
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August 23rd, 2010, 04:17 AM
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What a great find. Looks to be in good shape. Is there much rust?
Also looks like seats are from a different car, from the color and the power seat switch. Sell the 12 bolt for some money and get the correct rear. From what I see, it is a Red with Red on red.
Good luck with your project.
Gene
Also looks like seats are from a different car, from the color and the power seat switch. Sell the 12 bolt for some money and get the correct rear. From what I see, it is a Red with Red on red.
Good luck with your project.
Gene
Car was originally Provincial White with Red Vinyl interior. Dont know if it was a rubber floor car. Since no one makes that Ill put carpet in it. It was an option.
August 23rd, 2010, 05:07 AM
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As Jason knows, I saw the car at the Alliance meet yesterday. A way cool car. About as basic (and light!) as a '65 442 could possibly be!
Sure, ideally it would be in better condition, but it is not a basket case by any means. And it has solid documentation to boot. Great find!
(Makes that other one fade from memory pretty fast!)
Sure, ideally it would be in better condition, but it is not a basket case by any means. And it has solid documentation to boot. Great find!
(Makes that other one fade from memory pretty fast!)
August 23rd, 2010, 08:25 AM
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So yes it happened for a reason.
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August 24th, 2010, 07:45 AM
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Back when it still existed, a quick letter to the Olds History Center in Lansing would have gotten you a quick answer, and it wouldn't cost you anything. They were able to help me back in the mid-90s when I found the build sheet for my '75 Delta 88 and it had a dealer code on it. The OHC was absorbed into the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights (Detroit), so maybe they can help you now.
http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/
It looks, though, like they might charge you for the info. But it wouldn't hurt to email them and ask.
http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/
It looks, though, like they might charge you for the info. But it wouldn't hurt to email them and ask.
August 24th, 2010, 03:56 PM
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Talked to the original owner today, a very old dude from the same town on the POP. Bought the car new from the showroom of Litton Motors INC, East Liverpool OH.
Salesman told him it was set up for drag racing, he liked the 4 speed so he bought it. Went to get it the next day and 10 guys had tried to buy it. Told me it would do 118 miles per hour, not on strip but back roads around his house. Also said it had redlines when new. Only had it for a year then bought a new one.
Salesman told him it was set up for drag racing, he liked the 4 speed so he bought it. Went to get it the next day and 10 guys had tried to buy it. Told me it would do 118 miles per hour, not on strip but back roads around his house. Also said it had redlines when new. Only had it for a year then bought a new one.
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August 25th, 2010, 03:50 PM
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Yes another post car find. My 64 F-85 Granny car may not be a very collectable item, but it's the love....Olds.....I have several updates posted in the major projects section, moving along...
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August 25th, 2010, 06:32 PM
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August 25th, 2010, 08:24 PM
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Here is three out of four, and the owner of the Sports Coupe has a convertible at home. So we have all four covered.
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August 26th, 2010, 05:37 PM
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August 27th, 2010, 01:07 PM
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TK, after seeing the pics of your red car, curiosity has bitten me. Do you have a link, or more info on it. I used to have a red w/black int,white headliner 65. Wondering if it could be my old car. Funny also, at 1 point, my 65 had those same cragar sst's, that your new car has.
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August 27th, 2010, 01:22 PM
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TK, never mind about the link, I saw your website in your sig pic, but I'd still like to know the cars history. Jaunty, they're verrry small, look between your big toes and you might be able to see one.
September 15th, 2010, 02:16 PM
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Some new pics. Added an old air cleaner I had laying around and drove it to a local charity car show last week. Thing runs great. I flushed the cooling system out and put in a new T stat, runs 170 now. Brakes suck, locked up the left rear during a simple stop. People were all over it though. Even a buddy that knows Oldsmobiles never knew these Club Coupes were made.
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The theme of this car is parts finding me, like the car did. On the way back with it I said Ill never find a bench seat shifter for it, 5 days later one shows up on eBay.
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My dad recently retired, to stay active he wakes up every morning and hits the diner with some other retired hot rodders. He told one of the guys about the car, guy says he knows a guy with the rubber floor that went in it. I figured this guy had no clue what he was talking about. Who knows what the mats look like and who remembers seeing one. Got this from him today. This thing is like brand new, and its red!! More parts finding me.
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Has a jute type backing on it.
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The theme of this car is parts finding me, like the car did. On the way back with it I said Ill never find a bench seat shifter for it, 5 days later one shows up on eBay.
DSC08564.jpg
My dad recently retired, to stay active he wakes up every morning and hits the diner with some other retired hot rodders. He told one of the guys about the car, guy says he knows a guy with the rubber floor that went in it. I figured this guy had no clue what he was talking about. Who knows what the mats look like and who remembers seeing one. Got this from him today. This thing is like brand new, and its red!! More parts finding me.
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Has a jute type backing on it.
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September 15th, 2010, 04:29 PM
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