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I am a new owner of a 1969 Olds 442 4 speed, convertible in Gig Harbor, WA. I also have a 67 Mustang convertible, but that's another story! I enjoy doing a lot of work on cars, and have changed timing belts, brakes, and replaced engines. As a kid, I was quite involved in Auto Shop and rebuilt numerous VW's, and other cars of our friends. I do almost all of the PM on all of my cars. I know what my limits are, and have taken my cars to the proper shop when needed. In 2009, I took a year off and built a man cave garage with tall ceilings. I also acquired a drive on lift which allows me to have my 442 "up" and other cars parked underneath. Except for the occasional oil drip on the car below, it works really well--especially the wood stove in winter! I am still assessing the 442. It was built in New Jersey, was purchased new by an Army Sargent in up state New York, according to the excellent documentation I received with the car. The car found it's way to the Minneapolis area where it had the engine removed and repaired in the 1990's. I attempted to write to the rebuild company, but instead got a great call from the current occupant at that address-- a software Company, who had no idea where the owners of the rebuild company were.!! You think it would be a rust bucket, but so far I have found only surface rust in some areas. The 400 cu in engine and 4 speed serial numbers match the VIN, and the rear end, although not posi, is a "O" version at 3.23:1. I have been searching for a 442, 4 speed, convertible for over a year. I attended Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale this last January, but all the 442's went for more than I was willing to pay! My use for the car is cruising locally with friends, participating in car shows, rallys and general fun--no racing! I am looking to use the forum to share learnings and learn from other Olds experts! I am interested in others experience with the 69 400--the "out of square" engine. Mine has a ton of torque, but I am cautious about higher RPM's.
For my purpose, torque matters more than HP. I look forward to working with you! Dave Ringlee, Gig Harbor WA
I am a new owner of a 1969 Olds 442 4 speed, convertible in Gig Harbor, WA. I also have a 67 Mustang convertible, but that's another story! I enjoy doing a lot of work on cars, and have changed timing belts, brakes, and replaced engines. As a kid, I was quite involved in Auto Shop and rebuilt numerous VW's, and other cars of our friends. I do almost all of the PM on all of my cars. I know what my limits are, and have taken my cars to the proper shop when needed. In 2009, I took a year off and built a man cave garage with tall ceilings. I also acquired a drive on lift which allows me to have my 442 "up" and other cars parked underneath. Except for the occasional oil drip on the car below, it works really well--especially the wood stove in winter! I am still assessing the 442. It was built in New Jersey, was purchased new by an Army Sargent in up state New York, according to the excellent documentation I received with the car. The car found it's way to the Minneapolis area where it had the engine removed and repaired in the 1990's. I attempted to write to the rebuild company, but instead got a great call from the current occupant at that address-- a software Company, who had no idea where the owners of the rebuild company were.!! You think it would be a rust bucket, but so far I have found only surface rust in some areas. The 400 cu in engine and 4 speed serial numbers match the VIN, and the rear end, although not posi, is a "O" version at 3.23:1. I have been searching for a 442, 4 speed, convertible for over a year. I attended Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale this last January, but all the 442's went for more than I was willing to pay! My use for the car is cruising locally with friends, participating in car shows, rallys and general fun--no racing! I am looking to use the forum to share learnings and learn from other Olds experts! I am interested in others experience with the 69 400--the "out of square" engine. Mine has a ton of torque, but I am cautious about higher RPM's.
For my purpose, torque matters more than HP. I look forward to working with you! Dave Ringlee, Gig Harbor WA
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