Bought An Old School Muscle Car

Bowtie-Bri · 10-13-2017, 11:58 PM

Ok so about a month ago I decided to pick up a 1970 Olds 442 W30.
I think I've been looking for over a year for something special that would be unique and rare. One night I'm looking around on the old innerweb and there it was. After a month of back and forth, the owner and I finally agreed on a number. My Dad and I hooked up a trailer and headed East to pick up my new ride. I love the color combo and I'm looking forward to playing with it this winter! Name: IMG_3174.jpg
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JohnE · 10-14-2017, 12:42 AM

Wow. Nice! That car is mint. I'm not a collector, so excuse the ignorance. The 442 is very rare. How does it ride? That first picture really shows off the car. It looks museum quality.

Royal Tiger · 10-14-2017, 07:37 AM

I grew up in an Oldsmobile house. My dad restored Oldsmobiles and we were in all the big clubs; OCA, NAOC, AACA, etc...

I'm not much of a red car fan, but that is a sharp car. The Hurst/Olds emblem is incorrect. The Hurst/Olds debuted in 1968 and all were silver & black. In 1969 they were gold & white. There was no Hurst model offered in 1970.

It has the correct red plastic fender liners.

Here a link to Oldsmobile engine colors:

http://www.fusickautomotiveproducts....s.asp?dept=345

AG454 · 10-14-2017, 07:41 AM

Not sure what you plan to do to that car, it looks like a concourse show ready car. If it’s a real W30, than it’s pretty rare. Nothing like old school muscle.

hotlap · 10-14-2017, 08:11 AM

Very nice!

My brothers were 442 guys so many were parked in our driveway when I was in high school and after. 66, 69 vert, 70 W30 and a 75 that was your same color combo.

Crazy memory is of a high school classmate that had a mint condition, maroon and white 70 442 with a supercharger sticking out of the dual snorkel hood and craiger SS rim. That was my sophomore year in 1979

I'm really starting to crave a old school ride again and would love your car even though I was a Pontiac/Chevy man all my life

Bowtie-Bri · 10-14-2017, 09:12 AM

Thanks John,

It was restored 2.5 years ago. It rides really nice!

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Originally Posted by JohnE

Wow. Nice! That car is mint. I'm not a collector, so excuse the ignorance. The 442 is very rare. How does it ride? That first picture really shows off the car. It looks museum quality.

Bowtie-Bri · 10-14-2017, 09:20 AM

This one is a Special Order color Ralley Red (Hugger Orange).
The Hurst/Olds emblem was on the car when I bought it. I was planning to remove it. The engine color is correct for a 455. 350 Rocket engines were gold in color. Thanks for the kind words!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

I grew up in an Oldsmobile house. My dad restored Oldsmobiles and we were in all the big clubs; OCA, NAOC, AACA, etc...

I'm not much of a red car fan, but that is a sharp car. The Hurst/Olds emblem is incorrect. The Hurst/Olds debuted in 1968 and all were silver & black. In 1969 they were gold & white. There was no Hurst model offered in 1970.

It has the correct red plastic fender liners.

Here a link to Oldsmobile engine colors:

http://www.fusickautomotiveproducts....s.asp?dept=345

Bowtie-Bri · 10-14-2017, 09:24 AM

There's a few things I need to do to bring it to the next level.
It is a real W30. Thanks for the kind words.

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Originally Posted by AG454

Not sure what you plan to do to that car, it looks like a concourse show ready car. If it’s a real W30, than it’s pretty rare. Nothing like old school muscle.

Royal Tiger · 10-14-2017, 09:27 AM

I was just throwing the color chart out there for you in case anyone was interested.

Yes the medium blue is correct for a 1970 455. The one in our 1968 98 was red.

Bowtie-Bri · 10-14-2017, 09:34 AM

Prior to my 5th gen,
I've always had old school muscle primarily 1970 Chevelle Super Sports with a few Camaros thrown into the mix.
Then I decided to change it up and go new school. I thought I was done with the old school muscle, but I was wrong. The passion never faded. After selling my last Chevelle to get my 5th gen, I found myself looking around on the web at OSM until I found this one. It's not a Chevelle but it's unique and cool looking.

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Originally Posted by hotlap

Very nice!

My brothers were 442 guys so many were parked in our driveway when I was in high school and after. 66, 69 vert, 70 W30 and a 75 that was your same color combo.

Crazy memory is of a high school classmate that had a mint condition, maroon and white 70 442 with a supercharger sticking out of the dual snorkel hood and craiger SS rim. That was my sophomore year in 1979

I'm really starting to crave a old school ride again and would love your car even though I was a Pontiac/Chevy man all my life

AG454 · 10-14-2017, 11:07 AM

I was into Chevelle's back in the day as well. Miss them a lot.

Bowtie-Bri · 10-14-2017, 12:49 PM

Thanks, I'll check it out!

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

I was just throwing the color chart out there for you in case anyone was interested.

Yes the medium blue is correct for a 1970 455. The one in our 1968 98 was red.

Bowtie-Bri · 10-14-2017, 12:50 PM

That's a SSweet ride there!

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Originally Posted by AG454

I was into Chevelle's back in the day as well. Miss them a lot.

1Coopgt · 10-14-2017, 05:51 PM

That is a beautiful car . Take good care of her .I've been a big fan of 442's since I was a teen. 442's and GTO's. Closest I got was my 71 Cutlass when I was 18.

10-13-2017, 11:58 PM	#1
Bowtie-Bri Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Convt. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West MI (Home of the Tulips) Posts: 961 View My Garage	Bought An Old School Muscle Car Ok so about a month ago I decided to pick up a 1970 Olds 442 W30. I think I've been looking for over a year for something special that would be unique and rare. One night I'm looking around on the old innerweb and there it was. After a month of back and forth, the owner and I finally agreed on a number. My Dad and I hooked up a trailer and headed East to pick up my new ride. I love the color combo and I'm looking forward to playing with it this winter! __________________ 2013 Nickey Stage II Camaro SS Convertible #10.Black w/ Red leather interior. No Weeds Elec. Diverters, CNC ported heads, custom grind cam, upgraded fuel injectors, ZL-1 fuel pump, V-Max ported TB, Red Magnuson Super Charger with rear cog drive, upgraded rear axles good for 1400Hp, 3:45 gears, Tremec 6 spd., Pedders adj. coil overs, Phadt ZL-spec swaybars, 800Hp at the crank, 670RWHP, 613ft.lbs. torq. @ 11lbs. boost. SOLD!!!

10-14-2017, 07:37 AM	#3
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	I grew up in an Oldsmobile house. My dad restored Oldsmobiles and we were in all the big clubs; OCA, NAOC, AACA, etc... I'm not much of a red car fan, but that is a sharp car. The Hurst/Olds emblem is incorrect. The Hurst/Olds debuted in 1968 and all were silver & black. In 1969 they were gold & white. There was no Hurst model offered in 1970. It has the correct red plastic fender liners. Here a link to Oldsmobile engine colors: http://www.fusickautomotiveproducts....s.asp?dept=345 Last edited by Royal Tiger; 10-14-2017 at 07:48 AM.

10-14-2017, 07:41 AM	#4
AG454 I am not "Fast & Furious" Drives: 2010 Camaro LSX454 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 1,040 View My Garage	Not sure what you plan to do to that car, it looks like a concourse show ready car. If it’s a real W30, than it’s pretty rare. Nothing like old school muscle. __________________ The day I take a bend too fast Judgement that could be my last I'll be wiped right off the slate Don't wait up 'cause I'll be late, I'll be late Last edited by AG454; 10-14-2017 at 08:33 AM.

10-14-2017, 08:11 AM	#5
hotlap Drives: 20 1LE 2SS M6 Rally Green Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Franklin WI Posts: 6,637	Very nice! My brothers were 442 guys so many were parked in our driveway when I was in high school and after. 66, 69 vert, 70 W30 and a 75 that was your same color combo. Crazy memory is of a high school classmate that had a mint condition, maroon and white 70 442 with a supercharger sticking out of the dual snorkel hood and craiger SS rim. That was my sophomore year in 1979 I'm really starting to crave a old school ride again and would love your car even though I was a Pontiac/Chevy man all my life __________________ "the trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.” Ronald Reagan -

10-14-2017, 11:07 AM	#11
AG454 I am not "Fast & Furious" Drives: 2010 Camaro LSX454 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 1,040 View My Garage	I was into Chevelle's back in the day as well. Miss them a lot. Attached Images __________________ The day I take a bend too fast Judgement that could be my last I'll be wiped right off the slate Don't wait up 'cause I'll be late, I'll be late

10-14-2017, 12:42 AM	#2
JohnE Drives: 2016 Camaro SS / 1SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 84	Wow. Nice! That car is mint. I'm not a collector, so excuse the ignorance. The 442 is very rare. How does it ride? That first picture really shows off the car. It looks museum quality.

10-14-2017, 09:27 AM	#9
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	I was just throwing the color chart out there for you in case anyone was interested. Yes the medium blue is correct for a 1970 455. The one in our 1968 98 was red.

10-14-2017, 05:51 PM	#14
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	That is a beautiful car . Take good care of her .I've been a big fan of 442's since I was a teen. 442's and GTO's. Closest I got was my 71 Cutlass when I was 18. __________________ Mods, K&N CAI ,VTC , GM Perf Axleback Exhaust, Elite Eng CC and CSS, GM Strut Tower Brace,Carbon Fiber Anvil Spoiler,ASC T5 Splitter,Gen5diy Foglight kit.