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11-07-2011, 03:09 AM
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1966 442!
I know it isn't a pontiac. But i figured id show you guys and see what ya think. I came across this 1966 442 convertible and couldnt pass it up. The car was recked in 1969. Its a 4 speed with a red interior and black exterior with a white top. The car has been picked over like all the badges, bucket seats, and console are gone. I know it looks rough but you wont find a car with more solid quarters and trunk. Needs some floor work but not bad at all. Not a big olds guy so I'm prbly going to sell it to a friend of mine who is. Let me know what u guys think!
Pax. |
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11-07-2011, 07:46 AM
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Any convertible is good...but a 442 runs a close second to any Pontiac...cool cars!
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11-07-2011, 12:43 PM
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When I was looking for my 66 project, I came across a nice '66 442 'very project locally for a great price. It even had a 4 speed an original Olds tripower setup. It would've been a much easier resto than my '66 GTO, and I sometimes regret not grabbing it.
Alas, I am a Pontiac guy, so I'm not that disappointed! |
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11-07-2011, 01:41 PM
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11-07-2011, 07:52 PM
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Before I bought my first 69 GTO in high school, almost bought a 69 Olds 442 Ht. Bench seat, auto on the column, hubcaps, light green green interior, looked like an old lady's car.
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11-07-2011, 08:14 PM
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11-07-2011, 10:21 PM
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The first car I bought when I was 15 was a 68 442. Would love to find another one someday, be a nice stablemate for the GTO. Nothing wrong with an Olds, very strong runners. I'd say even though alot is missing it's a nice find.
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11-07-2011, 10:33 PM
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Man, nasty wreck that 442 suffered, eh?
That is a great car. Hope it can be saved! |
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11-07-2011, 10:37 PM
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If I werent a Pontiac guy, Id have a 442 in the garage. Great car and great year. Looks like a huge resto though. |
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11-07-2011, 11:33 PM
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Theres not doubt its getting saved. its not as bad as a guy thinks. |
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11-08-2011, 08:38 AM
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Doesn't look hat bad to me unless the bottom's gone completely.
MIke
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11-08-2011, 11:36 AM
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Wow, what a mess. Good quarters and a trunk lid. Needs everything (and I mean everything) else. Anyone who thinks that car is worth fixing needs to have their head examined. Great color combo, but ultimately '66-67 442s are rather ungainly (especially compared to other GM A-bodies of that era) with very limited collector interest. But if you're into dumping a truck load of money in a car that may return about 25-33% of it, this is a great candidate for "resto."
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11-08-2011, 11:45 AM
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Nice find. Hope it finds the right home to be restored. I think you will find someone who wants it.
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11-08-2011, 02:52 PM
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GTOnly, IMO, the ungainly days for the '66 & '67 Olds A-bodies will be ending soon if they haven't already.
Yeah it's pretty wrecked but what's the worst it needs, maybe a frame swap? |
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11-09-2011, 10:20 PM
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Thanks Pax |
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11-09-2011, 10:22 PM
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11-09-2011, 10:35 PM
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Awesome choice in a convertible.
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Evidently, this is a thousand dollar intake with parts to an Olds guy. |
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11-09-2011, 11:34 PM
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11-10-2011, 12:01 AM
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Correct, and there were a pretty limited number of tri power cars.
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11-10-2011, 01:06 AM
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