New Member 71 Olds 442 Conv

[71OLDS]

Just joined the site will fill in details on my 442 tomorrow. Pics are on website if it shows up..

-Joe

http://geocities.com/rcktpwrd/Joe442.html

[71OLDS]

71 442 Convertible - Original #s match block
468 , Edelbrock heads ,Torker, 425 7” rods, diamond pistons, 10.17:1 CR
Studs & Main straps 7 qt oil pan 750 QJ
Bullet Solid Roller: 276/288, 112, .643/.643 (1.65), 246/258 @ .050
Hooker SC 1 7/8" tubes 3 1/2" collector, 3 ½” to 3” reducer ,Dr Gas 3" in 2.5” out X-pipe , Dynomax 2.5” Mufflers, 2.5” tailpipes and modified Olds trumpets
Be Cool Alum Radiator w/dual elect fans
Richmond 5 speed (Road Race trans w/custom gears 3.04, 2.13, 1.57, 1.24. 1.00)
McLeod – “street twin” clutch & SFI approved scattershield
Chevy 12 bolt posi 2.73 gears,Moser Axels, TA Perf girdle cover
Rear Suspension: Hotchkis adj upprs, SSM lift bars lwers, 1” drop Hotchkis springs, air bags, 1” Hotchkis sway bar, QA1 12 way adjustable shocks
Front Suspension: QA1 Pro Coil Over system w/12 way adj QA1 shocks
Hotchkis tubular upper control arms, Global West tubular lower control arms, Hotchkis 1.5” Hallow sway bar, B Body tall spindles
Brakes: Baer 13” rotors front, Baer 12” rotors rear, Baer dual diaphragm booster, Hurst roll control
AGR Steering box
Aeromotive fuel pump w/sumped stock tank
18x8 ARTT2 Front rims - 255/45/18 Nitto 555
18x10 ARTT2 Rear rims - 305/45/18 Nitto Drag Radials
Stereo: Alpine 9805 CD player w/removable face plate, front speakers = high output Boston Acoustics Pro Series 5 1/4” split channel – replaced Custom Autosound speakers inside the kick panels, flush mounted 5 ¼”” Bouston Acoustic CRX57 2 way speakers in the rear. 2 x 10” 100 watt JL Audio subwoofers and a 500x5 watt JL Audio amp kit in the trunk to add some extra power to the system.

[McssGmachine]

Look awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hail:Welcome.

[XcYZ]

Awesome car. :thumbsup: Welcome aboard.

[RussMS]

Sweet Ride! :bow:

[71OLDS]

Thanks Guys!

She's been off the road for a while for the motor rebuild (new specs above) and the coil over add on w/the Baer brakes, new gauges in the interior, & some fiberglass parts (front fenders, rear deck lid, front bumper etc). The car and I used to be at 4200 lbs w/the stock cast iron heads & manifold and the stock steel body parts. She went on quite the diet (now the car & I are 3975 lbs)!! I won't have it back until the snow thaws in spring. Then I will have to redo the paint.

[hotwheels]

welcome to lateral-g joe, that is one beautiful car you own.......wowza :hail:

[907rs]

Welcome! If you hang around here long enough, you'll be broke in no time. ;)

[Rybar]

I love it! Your car is awesome! I have a sweet spot for olds, especially ones done as nice as yours! :thumbsup:

[71OLDS]

Thanks again guys for the kind words.

I also have to say thanks to Scott. I sent him pics and a tech sheet on my car this afternoon and he's already created a web page for me in MEMBERS.

That was fast!!

[XcYZ]

Here's Joe's 71 442 (http://www.lateral-g.net/members/lincoln/). :thumbsup:

[G-Body]

nice to see anothe olds representing sweet ride wooooow :thumbsup:

[ProTouring442]

Sweet lookin' ride! :thumbsup: I also have a '72 442, here are a couple of pics. It's not done yet.... may NEVER be done! :( Still, I keep workin'!
BTW, what size wheels and what backset? I haven't done wheels yet.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"

[71OLDS]

Thanks guys! Good to hear from other Olds members.

Bill here's my info on the wheels/tires:

Front Tires/rims- American Racing Torque Thrust IIs 18x8 rims (4.5” BS)w/Nitto 555 255/45/18s 10”sw – 9”tw – 26.97”d

Rear Tires/rims- American Racing Torque Thrust IIs 18x10 rims (5.5” BS) w/Nitto 555r 305/45/18s drag radials 12.02”sw – 11”tw – 28.78”d -
note: had to roll the rear fenderwell lips (and chrome trim rings) & "message" the inner wheel well on one side to get these to fit....very tight.

-Joe

[ProTouring442]

Thanks! :thumbsup:

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"

[66chevy]

Nice 442. I even like the lime green color on that car. :thumbsup:

[Ricochet]

Very nice car. Quality build no doubt. Nice to see something different. Variety is the spice in life! Nice to see you getting after it at the track also!!

[71OLDS]

Appreciate the kind words guys. I'm partial to the lime green too. It's the original color, paint code 43.

[Ummgawa]

That is a great Olds and an excellent color. Welcome to the site..post often. :yes: