Project Car Spotlight: Bringing a 1967 Olds 442 Back to Life

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[TheSilverBuick]

Re: Project Car Spotlight: Bringing a 1967 Olds 442 Back to Life

Nice. What transmission is that?

[Hemi Joel]

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Brian, Your write up here was awsome, it even made me want to read the story again!

[timo]

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This story really knocked me over! I too had a 67 Olds 442, it was also maroon with black bucket seats, 400 c.i. 4 spd. It wasn't a convertible but it had a black vinyl top. I bought mine in 1970 and in just 3 years it had been rode hard and put away wet!
But damn, I loved that car! The story really sounds familiar where you talk about it blowing up!! I spun rod bearings 3 times in that motor. I grenaded one trans but I still looked at it lovingly when putting it to bed at night.
I bought a 62 chevy super sport convertible for a winter car, but then I lost my job when the steel plant closed!
I only paid $175 for the chevy so the Olds had to go, being that I couldn't afford to put ANOTHER crankshaft in it!! I sold the 442 for $500 and regretted it immediately!
I'd post a pic of it but without a "browse" button I'm useless!

[timo]

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I actually think I figurred this out!!

;D ;D ;D

[Hemi Joel]

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THat picture is great Redcammer! your car looks alot like mine, and I like your story. 90 days till I leave for Power Tour, and I haven't made any progress on the car. I need to get busy!

[timo]

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I hope you make it to the power tour, I've got a 74 Ranchero I'm trying to get ready also for the power tour. If I make it I will definitely come and see your Olds!!

[timo]

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My 74 Ford Ranchero squire. "HOPE" to be ready.........we'll see