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February 9th, 2019, 12:53 PM

Teddy09

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Hello from Switzerland

A dream came true. Since last summer we are proud owners of a 1969 442. There is still a lot to do to bring the car back to its original state. But it's our turn ..

February 9th, 2019, 02:02 PM

Jamesbo

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Welcome aboard

February 9th, 2019, 02:03 PM

70-442-W30

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Welcome to ClassicOldsmobile. Open the hood on that thing and show it off!

February 9th, 2019, 02:30 PM

oldcutlass

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Welcome to the site, congrats.

February 9th, 2019, 03:20 PM

CRUZN 66

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Welcome to the group... Congrats on your recent acquisition and good luck with your efforts to bring it back to original...

February 9th, 2019, 04:03 PM

Fun71

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Originally Posted by 70-442-W30

Welcome to ClassicOldsmobile. Open the hood on that thing and show it off!

But beware of that hood ornament!

February 9th, 2019, 04:10 PM

Jamesbo

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But beware of that hood ornament!

Slice a pool noodle and put it on the bottom of the hood tooth.You can thank me later

February 9th, 2019, 05:57 PM

Fun71

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I was referring to the aftermarket one on top of the hood,not the factory installed skull splitter on the bottom of the hood.

February 9th, 2019, 11:58 PM

Teddy09

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Thanks for the advice, the emblem was the first thing we removed.

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Slice a pool noodle and put it on the bottom of the hood tooth.You can thank me later

February 10th, 2019, 12:21 PM

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70-442-W30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fun71

I was referring to the aftermarket one on top of the hood,not the factory installed skull splitter on the bottom of the hood.

This is a good one. Skull splitter. HA! Been there, done that.

February 10th, 2019, 12:39 PM

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Holiday69

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Hello Teddy09,

Weicom a Board!

P.S.: Gute Genesung ;-)

February 10th, 2019, 02:18 PM

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rcorrigan5

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Welcome to this site! Keep us updated on the progress you are making. It looks like a very sharp car already!

Randy C.

'68 4-4-2 convertible
'69 4-4-2 convertible