1967 Olds 442W30 Build

[JTz442]

This is my work in progress, I started out with a super clean 67 cutlass convertible, the more I take this car apart the happier I am...
467Olds Rocket/4 speed
lowered with 2" drop spindles and detroit lowering spring
quick ration steering box
4 wheel disc brakes
18" 9.5" 5.50 BS Centerline Boulevards with 295/45-18 Nitto 555 Rear
18' 8" 4.50 BS Centerline Boulevards with 245/45-18 Nitto 555 Front

The best part about this build is that I am lucky enough to enjoy this with my son, 3 Years ago when I pulled the body and restored the whole chassis and drive train, he was only 11. Now that we are disassembling the car again for paint and body work, he is 14 and we are having a lot of fun. I will update with progress photos as the car is going in the body shop in a couple of weeks.

[zouk52]

Looks awesome, who did the rendering?

[JTz442]

Thank you...Ben Hermance did the rendering. www.hermance design.com, he was really good to work with.

[JTz442]

Pro-touring.com was very helpful to me in my wheel and tire combo... I can't wait to see those 295/45-18's stuffed up in the back fender wells....

[lugocc2001]

Where do you go to learn how to make cool renderings like the one u have posted of your 442...?

[SparkyRnD]

that is going to be a rockin car when you are done! And the memories you are making now will be with your son for the rest of his life

[JTz442]

I did not make the rendering...I wish I was that artistic, if you look on line there are many places that teach concept design..

[JTz442]

that is going to be a rockin car when you are done! And the memories you are making now will be with your son for the rest of his life

I wish I could have gotten a chance to do that with my dad...I checked out your website and project car...Very cool I am going contact you guys, I am looking for a custom shroud for my Aluminum Radiator.

[deejai35]

The 442 looks great. I love the rendering and two tone.

[rockytopper]

The 442 looks great. I love the rendering and two tone.

Ditto^

[Oldskool442]

Car looks great so far! My dad is just about finished restoring his '67 442 'vert and it is a similar color to your light blue. I've often wondered what it would look like with a dark blue 2-tone, and judging by that rending it would look great. Looking forward to seeing more pics as it comes together.

[JTz442]

I got the Nitto's and figured I would see how the 295/45-18's would look in the back. The wheels are still a couple of weeks out. They look great and if the 5.5 back spacing works out then they should fit like a glove.
The 245/45-18's should work good.

[JTz442]

Thanks oldskool... I was back and fourth withe 2 tone idea, once it was drawn and I saw it I rally liked it.

[ent72olds]

Great choice in car! Love the direction its going in....where in NY are you?

[SparkyRnD]

I wish I could have gotten a chance to do that with my dad...I checked out your website and project car...Very cool I am going contact you guys, I am looking for a custom shroud for my Aluminum Radiator.

Thanks. I'll be watching yours as well. Love an Olds' build. Give me a shout when you are ready to talk about the shroud.

[Cutls67]

Awesome build. I am getting back to mine now I wil be watching this one also.

[JTz442]

Great choice in car! Love the direction its going in....where in NY are you?

Thanks... I am in Long Island....you got some line up of Oldsmobiles

[JTz442]

Awesome build. I am getting back to mine now I wil be watching this one also.

Nice to see another 67.. Good luck with your build

[ent72olds]

Thanks... I am in Long Island....you got some line up of Oldsmobiles

If you ever need a hand, let me know! Im in Patchogue, and have a little hobby shop in W. Babylon....

[mike63078]

I hav basically the same car but has the stock 330 in it. Ill be watching this thread as I have been thinking of going the protour route.