442 owners in here

[CreepinDeth]

Looking to see some pimped out Protouring, Resto-mods, or whatever is out there that you guys own on here. I just acquired a beautiful 1970 Olds 442 clone from my Uncle, and I'm looking for some idea's on what other people did to theirs to modify them , brakes, engine, 6-speeds, interior, gauges, bezels, etc....anything. POST PICS PLEASE!!!!

First thing I've already started doing was replacing weathered interior components and I'm putting 17" rims
on it so that I can upgrade the brake systems to something modern like 13"F and 12"R discs.

[ProTouring442]

Well, I'm not really sure what a "pimped out" car looks like... maybe one you are likely to see prostitutes in? In any case, here are a few pics of my '72 convertible. It's not close to being done yet, and as we are readying our house for a move to Tennessee in March 2010, it looks like it won't be done until next year!


Hella driving lamps in the bumper, fog lamps mounted down low.


Big Block Chevy w/port injection & Richmond Gear 5-speed


Custom dash insert w/Classic Instruments gauges, tilt/tele column


3rd gen Camaro front seats (6-way power) with custom upholstery


Flush rear bumper w/LED taillights, hand made spoiler

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[CreepinDeth]

That's the 2nd custom gauge bezel I've seen. Car looks great BTW....I would love to own a Vert.

where did you have it made because I'm thinking of losing the original cluster
and going with some Autometer SuperComp II's. I saw a 1970 442 at the local
cruise with this gauge cluster bezel that I really liked too.

Also,
Where did you get the custom inlays for the lower dash, instead of the wood grain ??
I have to replace mine, but I'd like something a bit different.

Was making the 3rd gen seats work a royal PITA or did you have a shop do it ??
Seats look cool with the added bolsters.

[ProTouring442]

Originally Posted by CreepinDeth

That's the 2nd custom gauge bezel I've seen. Car looks great BTW....I would love to own a Vert.

where did you have it made because I'm thinking of losing the original cluster
and going with some Autometer SuperComp II's. I saw a 1970 442 at the local
cruise with this gauge cluster bezel that I really liked too.

Thanks for the compliment, I made the insert with aluminum and teak.

Originally Posted by CreepinDeth

Also,
Where did you get the custom inlays for the lower dash, instead of the wood grain ??
I have to replace mine, but I'd like something a bit different.

Thanks again... I made that too. It's made to be a bit larger then the original plastic so as to hide the ShrinkyDink twisted plastic of the original.

Originally Posted by CreepinDeth

Was making the 3rd gen seats work a royal PITA or did you have a shop do it ??
Seats look cool with the added bolsters.

I just welded brackets to the floor to accommodate a set of late model power seat mechanisms.