My pro touring 1971 442 - New Sharon, Iowa

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Member ID: kawzracn442

Location: New Sharon, Iowa

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1971 Oldsmobile 442

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HP450

Major Upgrades

engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Interior

Exterior Styling

Ratings

- Currently 4/5 Stars.
Overall Rating
- Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
Overall Exterior
- Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
Performance Mods

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The 1971 442 hard top was kinda a rare car. They only produced around 6,300 units total. And about 1,300 convertables. I did a frame up restoration on this car. The frame is boxed and completely braced and powder coated. Full Hotchkiss suspension with 3" lowering springs and 1 1/2" front 1" rear sway bars. Front and rear Bear disks. Quick ratio steering sector. Polyurethane bushings on everything, including body bushings.
18x9.5" Centerline Dagger wheels with 285-35-18 sumitomo's on all 4 corners. 454/450 hp BB chevy with a Tremec TKO600 5 speed. Solid engine mounts and transmission mount with custom crossmember. 3.73 gears with Powertrax locker. Koni 4 way adjustable shocks on all corners. This car handles like a C-6! It's AWESOME!!! The only thing I regret is not installing a cage. That can be next year!:)

Here is a pic of me and my beautiful wife on our wedding day, The day after I finished the car!

This was the car 1 month before completion!

kawzracn442's 1971 Oldsmobile 442 New Sharon, IA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hooker Header, Edelbrock Intake, Baer Racing Brakes, MSD Ignition, Tremec Transmission, Hotchkis Springs, KONI Shocks, Centerline Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, Sumitomo Tires, MOMO Seats, Hurst Shift Knob, Bosch Lighting - 10

I filled all of the marker lights and trunk emblem holes. Also the hood had the stock aluminum louvers which were filled when I installed the scoop.

All of these pictures were the day I tore it back down to paint. 2 weeks before the finish date.I would like to thank everyone that helped me get this project completed in time! My family,friends,coworkers,My nieghbor Joe,Dustin(Monty),My brother,My dad,My mom, My in-laws,And of course my wife. I could'nt have done it without all of your all's help!!