Old But Not So Newbie
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From: Cirtus Heights, CA
Old But Not So Newbie
Way back in my college days (AKA 1974), I bought my very first car, a 1966 Olds 442 that was red with a black vinyl top, had the 400 engine, the Hurst shifter 4 speed and I only paid $500 for it. It was so fast that it could pass anything but a gas station. 12 MPG freeway and 6 around town. With gas prices going up (~$1.50), I just couldn't afford to keep it. I sold it for $250 and I am still kicking myself for not keeping it.
Anyway, that was then... I just bought another 66 442, but this time it is a convertible. When the car arrives in a couple of weeks, I'll post some pics. It needs a lot of work so I have been lurking on the forum for information on how fix it up right. So I decided to join. Of course, the Nationals were going on and I tried to join a couple of times but no one was at home, but now I'm a member.
I'm located in San Jose, California if anyone is interested.
Jim Ellenberger
Anyway, that was then... I just bought another 66 442, but this time it is a convertible. When the car arrives in a couple of weeks, I'll post some pics. It needs a lot of work so I have been lurking on the forum for information on how fix it up right. So I decided to join. Of course, the Nationals were going on and I tried to join a couple of times but no one was at home, but now I'm a member.
I'm located in San Jose, California if anyone is interested.
Jim Ellenberger
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Welcome, I had a 67 442 in high school days, likewise with the gas station. I worked a gas station back in the early 70's and I remenber everyone saying they were going to quit driving when gas hit if I remember correctly $1.00
. I got my 442 from an older brother who abused the heck out of it trying to beat the neighbor guy who had a 66 442. ( both were faster than the local GTO and Chebbys) Enjoy your car.
. I got my 442 from an older brother who abused the heck out of it trying to beat the neighbor guy who had a 66 442. ( both were faster than the local GTO and Chebbys) Enjoy your car.
Isn't it amazing what we didn't know back then, lol! Can't wait to see the pics.
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Here are pics of the car that I am getting. This is the Ebay link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT
Check arrived today and the car is to be picked up Saturday, Aug 13. That means it should be at my house between Aug 17 and 21. I CAN'T WAIT!!!
Check arrived today and the car is to be picked up Saturday, Aug 13. That means it should be at my house between Aug 17 and 21. I CAN'T WAIT!!!
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