alain

Latest update we now have a new roof and trunk lid plus various other parts.
We are moving forward.
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Magna86

Is the roof that bad? Looks decent from the first pic?

alain

The roof is that bad
The best of the car body is in very good condition
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Eddie Hansen

Wow , I will be following along, it looks like a very nice stamping, is the inner structure good? It’s just the skin your changing I’m assuming anyway top notch my friend

alain

Hi Eddie Just changing the skin structure is top notch
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alain

Just ordered a complet interior in black from Legendary Interiors.
Playing with the idea of a colour change black with red stipes or platinum with black stripes
Just an idea for now
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OldsAl

That platinum with black 442 stripes and black guts will look awesome especially adding the W25 hood...

stlbluesbrother

I recognize that car!

Looking forward to tracking the progress.

alain

Here are some photos for the before crowd.GM fit and finish on kick panel left hand.
Pen is pointing were screw was put in finger shows were it should go.
Floors are very good overall very solid 442.
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a1970442

Alain,

Enjoying the updates!
Can you post pics of the clutch after you remove it? I want to see how bad it is case the car would barely move.
Here is an overhead shot for you.
Thanks.

alain

I got that photo and I have a centerforce clutch going in the car
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alain

Hi all
Small update dropped of the driveshaft at Ottawa Driveshaft for re and re and polish
Here is a few before photos will post the after photos later
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alain

More progress
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alain

If everything goes well next week all the front of the car should be removed
Dog house and frame should be going for new roof installation
We have fingers crossed
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alain

Also thinking of putting red line tires on this project with the dog dish hub caps.
!970 Oldsmobile 442 base wheels and tires were white pinstripe tires
Opinions are welcomed
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alain

Found a few markings of interest Here are some photos
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no1oldsfan

Did you the VIN stamped anywhere on the firewall under the heater box? I read once that the VIN is stamped into the firewall under there.

alain

I have never seen a VIN stamped on the firewall of a GM a body for 1968 to 1972
I have seen it on Chrysler products top of firewall left hand side and rad support left hand side also
Also left side behind rear bumper Chrysler a and B body
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Loaded68W34

69 chevelle vin stamp below blower motor hole on firewall:



The 67 camaro convertible I am working on right now has one as well in the same area. Can't remember if I bothered to look for them on my vista or holiday coupe

no1oldsfan

That's what I thought I read.

alain

The beauty of the hobby is you learn all the time.
Always keep an open mind.
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scrappie

I found this on my 70 parts car and also faintly visible on my W30 car. I heard about this many years ago.
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...e-body-159279/

no1oldsfan

There you go. I thought it was your thread that I had read that information.

alain

Hi all
Does not look like much but a tonne of progress made
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alain

Totally blown up .Now the real fun begins sandblasting etc


Engine sent to D&D performance for re and re transmission is out getting done
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alain

Hi all more progress got everything back from Gauthier sandblasting awesome job
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alain

They all start the same humble beginnings to finished product
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alain

More progress frame all done brake lines in
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stlbluesbrother

Cool. What was your choice of paint for the frame?

alain

One very light coat of zinc primer
POR 15
EASTWOOD extreme chase black should look very nice for a long time
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alain

More progress brake and fuel lines all in stainless was used more to come.
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1972code26

Who do you get your body bushings from?

alain

I got the body bushings from Thorton restoration
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alain

Hi everybody here are the latest progress photos
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67abody

Looking good Alain, are the Wide Ovals bias ply or radials ?

alain

The Wide Ovals are radials from Coker
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JOHNNYOLDS442

Amazing job! Love it

alain

Thank you for the kind words.
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alain

Hi everybody it as been a while since I have posted.Going at it full bore.Here are some more photos.
Got the rear back today should have a rolling chassis by Sunday.
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no1oldsfan

Sure is going to be a super cool pair of Oldsmobile's. Thanks for sharing all that you do.