Kurt,
BUT, there's something to be said about getting the carb holes
equi-distant
(and closer) to the cylinders.
Absolutely! Or equidistant and farther for ram affect, as in the case of a
tunnel ram. Offy still makes tunnel rams for an Olds. :-)))
Milton Schick
1964 442 Cutlass
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> >I thought I read, a Qj
dealer without an
option code. Nothing else would be accepted. Someone has to order it with
documentation.
Milton Schick
1964 442 Cutlass
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In a message dated 2/26/2006 3:04:12 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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Not trying to bore the list. Just share a little Olds history.
Willis
Thanks for the story and good old days
Harry
HotRodHarrys.com
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Wouldn't the simplest way to determine this be in finding a build sheet,
and
wouldn't the 425 have to be a numbers matching engine? Seems this would be
the easiest way to prove it. Just a thought...
uary 26, 2006 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: 65 442 w/425 revisited
Tom:
I had the chance to do an interview with Jack "Doc" Watson at his office
in Michigan a couple of years ago. He told me that the 1968 Hurst Olds
cars all came down the Cutlass assembly line with the 455 engine, and as I
I thought I read, a Qjet could out perform the old
tri-power, which is why they stopped building them.
Now a dual quad is another thing.
Nope. I have no idea as to the real reason the tri-power was offered as an
option for only 1966 and was avialable as a dealer parts package for 1967.
It the
I think what we are saying is...if Olds did run low on the new 400 motor
to
put in the car for its early production...that maybe...just maybe they
did
put the 425 motors in some. I thinks thats all some are saying.
They didn't run out of 400Es, and I'm sure the CEO of Olds would fire his
Wouldn't the simplest way to determine this be in finding a build sheet, and
wouldn't the 425 have to be a numbers matching engine? Seems this would be
the easiest way to prove it. Just a thought... Tim
y.
Willis
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To: "Oldsmobile ListServer"
Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 9:48 AM
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On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
. . .
I thought I read, a Qjet could out perform the old
tri-power, which is why they stopped building them.
Now a dual quad is another thing.
Bruce Roe
25 Feb 2006 "Infinite Space Systems, Inc." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I would have loved to see super lightweight A-bodies
> with first tri-p
I think what we are saying is...if Olds did run low on the new 400 motor to
put in the car for its early production...that maybe...just maybe they did
put the 425 motors in some. I thinks thats all some are saying.
Harry Mager
HotRodHarrys.com
In a message dated 2/25/2006 8:16:54 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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a few 425 powered 65-442's may have "slipped " through (just like my
spreadbore,pcv'd fully boxed rear control armed 65-442 did???
I say ...yes
Harry Mager
www.HotRodHarrys.com
Welll now...given the info that we have seen, isn't it possible
that, for whatever reason, a few 425 powered 65-442's may have "slipped "
through (just like my spreadbore,pcv'd fully boxed rear control armed
65-442 did???
No. The Hurst HO is a corporate agreement betwen Olds and Hurst
On Saturday, February 25, 2006 Ken Synder wrote:
>Listmembers,
>
> I ask this question:
>
>I know it was said "back in the day" that the 1968 and 1969 Hurst/Oldses had
>their 455's installed at Demmer after they went down the assembly line.
>However, I also have read the 455's were actually
Welll now...given the info that we have seen, isn't it possible that, for whatever reason, a few 425 powered 65-442's may have "slipped " through (just like my spreadbore,pcv'd fully boxed rear control armed 65-442 did???
2 pm is ok to call
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In the days of my youth, a friend of mine named eric peterson went to
Dewey-Smith Chevrolet in North Omaha in 1969 and had them order for him
In the days of my youth, a friend of mine named eric peterson went to
Dewey-Smith Chevrolet in North Omaha in 1969 and had them order for him a 1969
Deluxe 300 2 door "Phone Company car" green plain jane sleeper with a 427 and
automatic and posi rear. No radio, as plain as he could get. Th
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Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 7:42 AM
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As I unclearly recall, Last year when this thread
went around one bit of evidence of an A body having a
455 motor in 68 69 was the location of
Ken,
I know it was said "back in the day" that the 1968 and 1969 Hurst/Oldses
had
their 455's installed at Demmer after they went down the assembly line.
However, I also have read the 455's were actually installed on the
assembly line
through some wink-wink deal Olds concocted up -- anyone hav
Hi Guys,
I recently read a article that contained a statement by Doc Watson.
He said that they came from Olds with the engines already installed.
He also said something like he was saying this to clear up the rumors.
Joe Walters
73 H/O
Tom Stoner wrote:
On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 [EMAIL PROTECTED] w
On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
. . . I know it was said "back in the day" that the 1968 and
1969 Hurst/Oldses had their 455's installed at Demmer after
they went down the assembly line. However, I also have
read the 455's were actually installed on the assembly line
through some wi
As I unclearly recall, Last year when this thread
went around one bit of evidence of an A body having a
455 motor in 68 69 was the location of a drain plug.
If it was between the motor mount holes it was A body
and if on a boss towards the end of the block it was a
big car? Or do I have this ba
Listmembers,
This thread is very interesting! I've went through, picked out the responses
and read them first when I've opened up my e-mail. With all due respect to
everyone involved, I ask this question:
I know it was said "back in the day" that the 1968 and 1969 Hurst/Oldses had
their 455'
Ron,
I think I'm beginning to understand but still am a little confused.
Are you saying that the 68 & 69 Hurst Oldsmobiles were basically modifieds
with no warranty from Oldsmobile?
Nope, that's a totally different animal. Hurst and Olds entered into a
formal contract for Hurst to cr
Milt, I think I'm beginning to understand but still am a little confused. Are you saying that the 68 & 69 Hurst Oldsmobiles were basically modifieds with no warranty from Oldsmobile? Ron Forsee
In a message dated 2/24/2006 9:21:57 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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Isn't this fun??!! For the sake of "discussion", exactly how would one
"prove" that his 65-442 came with a 425?
I guess go with as many date codes on the motor to the build datethats a
start...or
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Isn't this fun??!! For the sake of "discussion", exactly how would one
"prove" that his 65-442 came with a 425?
Ron
Isn't this fun??!! For the sake of "discussion", exactly how would one "prove" that his 65-442 came with a 425? Ron Forsee
Devils Advocate
I understand what you are saying Ron. Dealer installed options are pretty
cool when documented and ad a certain value to the car also.
I just bought my new 2006 Mustang GT Convertible with Dealer Installed 20
inch rims and Convertible Light Bar. I have the paperwork and will save it.
Along
Ron,
Would I be incorrect if I surmised that we might be dealing with semantics
here? Does saying a vehicle is "a factory original" literally mean it came
straight from the factory or rather " I ordered and got the vehicle with
dealer installed options"?
No. Factory delivered with dealer i
Would I be incorrect if I surmised that we might be dealing with semantics here? Does saying a vehicle is "a factory original" literally mean it came straight from the factory or rather " I ordered and got the vehicle with dealer installed options"? There were many dealer installed options which we
It was the right time at the right
place. It was undescribably COOL, KOOL, KOUL.
:-)
those were the days
john orr
67 cutlass supreme 4 spd
tampa fl
James,
So what about the C.O.P.O.? Isn't that how Yenko got his start? Yenko
Chevrolet wasn't the only dealership using it either, just the most
famous, probably because of the custom graphics he added.
Before 1970, it wasn't factory assembly line direct. It was only dealer
installed. That'
Kurt is 1000% correct.
There is only "he said she had" stories.
Nobody has ever stepped up to the plate with *proof* of one.
If anyone says there is, let them bring forth the proof. (Which never
starts with "I know someone...")
From personal experience, I knew guys and one gal in 1965 - 19
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There was a GM wide ban on any engine larger than 400 cubes in any
A-body and Camaro sized from 1965 to 1969, period. The ***only***
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> of 425 in
> a 65 442. However, 442.com FAQ section does m
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Hi, Was helping daughter with homework, Had to look up a word. No
dictionary, found one on the internet. It also has an ency
In a message dated 2/23/2006 8:44:29 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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I get to the 1965 year, and it stated a few came
with the 425. Has anyone ever ran into some documentation on this?
I also have heard of some 65 442 Olds original owners with early production
65 442's
I looked thru all of my hardbound 442 and Olds books. No mention of 425 in
a 65 442. However, 442.com FAQ section does mention that some early 442's
came with 425's as confirmed by a number of people. Later, Troy
Hi, Was helping daughter with homework, Had to look up a word. No
dictionary, found one on the internet. It also has an encyclopedia. So I
type in Oldsmobile. Ask for which one, So I clicked on Olds 442. Has a
nice history from 64 on. I get to the 1965 year, and it stated a few came
wi
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