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Jointing the group from Washington State. I just came upon a 67 442 that I brought home this week. I have not owned an Olds since high school when I drove a 70 Cutlass S.
I’m looking forward to getting this car back in shape. First order of business will be to track down a hood, grille, and headlights trims. Someone put a 66 hood on it at some point.
Ready for the adventure!
Some cool options. Maybe a 66 front clip huh? Welcome to Classic Oldsmobile 👍
front fenders are original from the way it looks. The car came Aspen Green before being covered in black. Some green paint can be seen on both fenders but I can’t find any on the hood.
The whole grille, core support, bumper, and fender extensions are 1966 Cutlass. None of those parts are the same on a 67. That suggests a potential front end collision at some time in the car's past. Post a photo of the cowl tag.
The whole grille, core support, bumper, and fender extensions are 1966 Cutlass. None of those parts are the same on a 67. That suggests a potential front end collision at some time in the car's past. Post a photo of the cowl tag.
I think I decoded it right. It all makes sense with the car.
Almost got it all. TR 984-C is Champagne upholstery, but the C is cloth. The champagne upholstery was cloth in the seating areas and vinyl on the edges of the seat. Also 11A is built first week of Nov, 1966.
Almost got it all. TR 984-C is Champagne upholstery, but the C is cloth. The champagne upholstery was cloth in the seating areas and vinyl on the edges of the seat. Also 11A is built first week of Nov, 1966.
the carpet in the car when I got it was black and the seats were white. Kick panels were champagne. Dash pad is a darker champagne color. This car has some history.
Welcome to CO! Guys on here were a tremendous help to me when I was doing research before buying my '67, and in helping me diagnose/fix a few things since I've had it. Always a bonus welcoming another '67 4-4-2 owner to the forum!
I wouldn't bother changing the front back to 67 pieces. Improve the car and drive it like you stole it. Looks really solid and has neat options.
I'll disagree. The car is a real 1967 442. The hard part will be finding the correct 67 442 hood with louvers. The grill is reproduced and the other parts are available. The fenders don't need to change, only the die cast extensions.
I'll disagree. The car is a real 1967 442. The hard part will be finding the correct 67 442 hood with louvers. The grill is reproduced and the other parts are available. The fenders don't need to change, only the die cast extensions.
I agree with Joe and others who would like to see you restore your car to '67 specs if you have the time and funds to do so. I saw your "Parts Wanted" thread looking to source a '67 louvered hood, and was hoping it meant you're at least exploring the possibility of that. In addition to the louvered hood and the front clip replacements Joe has already mentioned, there are a few pieces on the rear of the car I noticed that you might want to change depending on how close to '67 4-4-2 correct you want to achieve. The trim piece along the lower edge of rear deck lid is incorrect, along with the upper taillight lens bezels. Others who are more knowledgeable than I am may chime in if I'm missing anything else. I'm including pics of the rear of your car and mine for you to make an easy comparison. Hope this helps you!
February 3rd, 2023, 03:36 PM
