1971 442

[Classic442]

Just got around to posting this but I have been reviewing the threads and talking to a few members and sponsors about my current projects. Thanks to all who chimed in and I hope to have the Olds at the body shop to re-assemble the front end by October.

I have the Buick in my garage and have the Olds at Fort Carson in their auto craft center. Did I mention I have 2 children (14m & 3y) and a full time job that I love too.

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V/R,
Lance

[oestek]

Cool car, isn't that a '70 nose?

[Classic442]

Yes it is a 70 nose, bumpers also. built in February. It was a factory race car from the limited history I got from the previous owners. So it might have been swapped out. There is no noticeable collision damage.

[jocko124]

Welcome Lance.

[SSMuscle]

Very nice

[72Cutty]

For some reason I can't see the pic, but welcome from another Olds owner.

[1971CHEVELLE]

Welcome to the site

[Classic442]

Here are a few pictures as I am trying to have it ready by May.

installing the suspension...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/8488730436_373e492a26-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93355496@N02/8488730436/)
CIMG0005 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93355496@N02/8488730436/) by Classic442 (http://www.flickr.com/people/93355496@N02/), on Flickr

At the paint shop...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/8487554291_b0b3656ed7_n-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93355496@N02/8487554291/)
100_6135 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93355496@N02/8487554291/) by Classic442 (http://www.flickr.com/people/93355496@N02/), on Flickr

Loading it up tonight...
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/8487638195_0e3e4f35ed_n-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93355496@N02/8487638195/)
100_6148 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/93355496@N02/8487638195/) by Classic442 (http://www.flickr.com/people/93355496@N02/), on Flickr

[The Stickman]

Welcome to the site. Nice looking Olds.

[Bullockracing]

Nice Olds! Makes me wish I still had mine...

[Mr Nick]

Glad to see you left the Olds engine in there!

[68Formula]

Very nice, welcome! I'm looking at doing a 68-69. If you have any Olds-specific forum recommendations, please let me know.

[rudyt5000]

Those wheels are awesome!! Beautiful car and great set up.

[Mr Nick]

Very nice, welcome! I'm looking at doing a 68-69. If you have any Olds-specific forum recommendations, please let me know.

http://www.realoldspower.com/phpBB2/index.php Ancient style forum with mostly drag race guys, but quite a bit of restoration knowledge on there too. I'm one of the few members there doing a "pro touring" style Oldsmobile.

PS - don't bother joining if you're going to put a Chevy motor in your Olds, they take it personally and probably won't be very nice about it... just a heads up!

[68Formula]

http://www.realoldspower.com/phpBB2/index.php Ancient style forum with mostly drag race guys, but quite a bit of restoration knowledge on there too. I'm one of the few members there doing a "pro touring" style Oldsmobile.

PS - don't bother joining if you're going to put a Chevy motor in your Olds, they take it personally and probably won't be very nice about it... just a heads up!

Thanks for the heads up. Owning a Pontiac I'm used to that. Probably will keep it Olds powered anyway.

I bet they're probably not to friendly about any rims larger than 15" either and consider 18" rims DONKs.

[WhiteNoma]

Welcome fellow Olds guy!

[724tim]

Welcome fellow Olds owner I also have a 1971 olds.