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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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Hello from Utah

Hey guys, I'm Josh and just dropping in to introduce myself..

I just took delivery of this 1970 442 clone on Monday. It's a bit rough around the edges but should be a sweetheart when I'm done with it. The previous owner made a half assed attempt at putting together a clone, my plan is to go more of a resto-mod path that will serve as a street legal(barely) weekend warrior.





Old Sep 15, 2013 | 08:10 PM
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Welcome !!

Not bad I am from Utah as well there are a few of us here on the sight

Maybe we can meet up on a cruise night next year if mine is done and your isn't tore into to much
Nice car
Old Sep 16, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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Welcome, looks like a solid candidate for your project.
Old Sep 16, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by oldstata
Welcome !!

Not bad I am from Utah as well there are a few of us here on the sight

Maybe we can meet up on a cruise night next year if mine is done and your isn't tore into to much
Nice car
Thanks!

Sounds like a plan, I probably won't register it until spring. Over the winter I'll be addressing the brake system, suspension/steering, gearing and a limited slip. After that's all taken care of I'll just enjoy the car for a year or so before I drop in my 425 and do a fiberglass front end...still toying with the idea of back-halfing the chassis.

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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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Welcome, looks like a solid candidate for your project.
Thanks, it feels so good to be back in an Olds!
Old Sep 16, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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What's the 425 out of did you get it with the car or just had it Laying around ?
Old Sep 16, 2013 | 05:53 PM
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It came out of a '66 Dynamic 88, so it's the 45* lifter bank engine. A local had this up for sale a few weeks ago for an insane price, I took a shot & picked it up for pretty cheap. I've got it tore down and am working on a parts list for it now.
Old Sep 16, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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Welcome to CO Josh! Looks like a nice score.
Old Sep 17, 2013 | 12:35 AM
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Hey Josh welcome to classic olds i'm glad you made your way over here. I was the one that was talking to you on utah muscle car. i don't get on the forum very much.

whats your plans with this car? you thinking drag car or what?
Old Sep 17, 2013 | 02:16 AM
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Welcome to our site. I'm sure it will be a fun project.
Old Sep 17, 2013 | 07:52 AM
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Beautiful Car Welcome To C/O!!!
Old Sep 19, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by OLD SKL 69
Welcome to CO Josh! Looks like a nice score.
Originally Posted by Olds64
Welcome to our site. I'm sure it will be a fun project.
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Beautiful Car Welcome To C/O!!!
Thanks guys!
Old Sep 19, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by alek72us
Hey Josh welcome to classic olds i'm glad you made your way over here. I was the one that was talking to you on utah muscle car. i don't get on the forum very much.

whats your plans with this car? you thinking drag car or what?
Hey Alek, It will be pretty much a hot street/drag car with more emphasis on the drag part.
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