1968 Oldsmobile 442 455HO W-30 Clone

Description for Oldsmobile 442 1968

1968 Oldsmobile 442- Completely restored and ready to drive or show.

Purchased in 2006, this car underwent a comprehensive restoration-a complete multi year process.

The car was taken to bare metal body and frame. All necessary metal work completed to a high standard.

The whole body and frame was coated with Epoxy primer. The underside was then coated with POR-15. Exterior was finished in DuPont two stage Brandywine Candy and Jet Black.

All the new lighting and trim with new gaskets and plinths. All the body molding and trim is new and were all installed with new clips and nuts. The original type side view mirrors are new also. All window weather-stripping, molding and trim are new as well. All the chrome on this car is either new or like new. The bumpers are so shiny you could shave in the reflection.

Garaged full time since it's completion in 2013. The car has 4000 miles on it since its restoration and runs and drives perfectly.

Interior- The headliner is new and of the original type, installed using new sail panels, gaskets and strips. The front and rear seats were completely rebuilt using new frames, seat foams and covers. The carpeting is new along with all the interior panels. The only imperfection on the interior are a couple of small cracks in the dash.

Engine-The factory 400 has been replaced with a 455CID HO built to W-30 specs. The cylinder heads were rebuilt using new valves, springs, retainers, locks, guides, shims and seals. The engine was bored .030+ and fitted with new performance pistons, rod bolts and cam bearings and a TRV roller timing chain set. The cam is Comp Cams part #42-210-4. Ignition is MSD. Hedman headers with copper gaskets.

Transmission- Muncie 4-speed manual with new shift arms, new heavy duty clutch disc, pressure plate, etc.

Differential- The diff is the original type and was completely rebuilt using a new posi unit, ring and pinion gears (3.42) and all new bearings.

Cooling system- This car has been fitted with a new aluminum radiator, hoses, water pump and excellent quality adjustable electric fan.

Climate control- All new components, works great. A/C is very cold.

Suspension- The front suspension was rebuilt fully using Polygraphite bushings, new heavy duty factory 442 springs and a new factory 1 ¼" anti-sway bar. The rear suspension was also treated to Polygraphite bushings, new heavy duty factory springs, new rear control arms and a new factory 1" anti-sway bar.

Wheels and tires- Chip Foose Legends 18x9 wheels all the way around (including spare) with 245/45ZR18 Hankook high performance tires.

Brakes- Front disc, rear drum. New everything (hoses, brake lines, calipers, wheel cylinders, springs, pads, rotors, shoes, drums).

Electrical- All original harnesses were cleaned, tested and re-used. A new engine harness and a new headlamp harness were installed. All electrical relays and motors were either replaced with new or rebuilt. A rebuilt quartz clock was installed. All exterior lighting is new. The original 8-track player was removed and triple engine gauges (Coolant temp, Oil pressure and Volts) were installed along with a tachometer.

Sound system- Pioneer AM/FM stereo w/CD player, 4-speakers.

Summary- The restoration was performed with an open checkbook and no expense was spared. The new owner will receive a thick file full of receipts, a signed copy of the car's current registration and a State of Georgia Bill of Sale. There is no title as Georgia does not title cars over 25 years old. At the top of the auction it says clear title because Ebay does not have a "Bill of Sale" tab to select. The mileage listed is as indicated on the odometer, the actual mileage is not known. Please email any questions or for additional picture requests.

Overseas buyers- You will need to make all shipping arrangements yourself through your shipping agent. For an additional $500.USD we can offer transportation of the car via insured trailer to Port Charleston in South Carolina, Port Brunswick in Georgia or Port Savannah in Georgia. This will enable your agent to make the simple arrangements from Port to Port.