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December 26th, 2009, 09:57 PM

rharule

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Rookie 66 442 owner

Greetings, my name is Chauncey I'm a Navy Vet and I have recently acquired a black 1966 442 hardtop 4 speed with a 455 engine Growing up my father was a Buick man, but he always told me that Oldsmobile were the innovators of GM. I joined Classic Olds to gain information about this "Beast" that I own. Prior to purchasing this 442 I owned a 1972 Boattail that I sold about a year ago.

December 26th, 2009, 10:17 PM

2blu442

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Welcome to the site Chauncey! Tell us more about your cars condition. Does it need a major restoration, fully restored, or somewhere in between? Also please post some pictures when you have time. John

December 27th, 2009, 02:20 AM

70 cutlass s

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Welcome to the site.

December 27th, 2009, 04:55 AM

Jamesbo

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Welcome

Welcome aboard

Glad you decided to join up.

December 27th, 2009, 06:29 AM

Ranzan

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welcome to the site

December 27th, 2009, 07:58 AM

Run to Rund

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There are a number of 66 owners on the site. We are SO happy you didn't pick a Chubby etc. You can find literature on ebay, parts repro places, some better than others. We will help steer you right.

December 27th, 2009, 10:29 AM

rharule

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Thanks

December 27th, 2009, 10:35 AM

Aron Nance

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Welcome to CO! Some good folks in the Seattle area belong to the local Oldsmobile Club there; listed on the Oldsmobile Club of America website, they meet once a month, and hosted the 2005 Nationals in Seattle. Gearheads78 has a '67 that is awesome, and I'm sure he can give you great advice on how to spend money!

December 27th, 2009, 02:50 PM

wmachine

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Welcome, Chauncey! You have excellent tastes!!
Pictures, please............

December 27th, 2009, 05:59 PM

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cutlassgal

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Welcome to our site! My guys here are the best!!! We like pics!!!

December 28th, 2009, 05:50 AM

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Oldsguy

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Chauncey, welcome to CO from a fellow Navy vet. We look forward to hearing more about your car and seeing pics! Do you know who transplanted the 455?

December 28th, 2009, 06:10 AM

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German442

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First, welcome from a retired Army guy! Browse around- no matter what you need to know, there are resources and members here for whatever you need to know! One thing is below:

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Originally Posted by Oldsguy

Do you know who transplanted the 455?

What he's saying is that the 455 wasn't the original motor. '65-67s only came w/ 400. Still, congrats on your choice & post pics!

Ralph

December 28th, 2009, 06:49 AM

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citcapp

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Welcome to CO

Glad to see another Northwest guy join the site. Sounds like you have found youself a great ride.

The Puget Sound Chapter OF OCA will hold its first meeting of the new year at the Newport Library January 3, 2010 at 1:30 come on by if you have the chance and visit us we're a friendly bunch.