Description
1965 Oldsmobile 44, Sarasota, FL Auto Marques Inc 4436 McAshton St, Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 356-7788 1965 Oldsmobile 442
- VIN338375Z111119
- ConditionUsed
- Mileage51,000
- Engine400CI
- Fuel TypeGasoline
- TransmissionManual
- DrivetrainRear Wheel Drive
- Exterior ColorTan
- Interior ColorBlack
- Interior FabricOther
VEHICLE WAS BUIL AT GENERAL MOTORS FREMONT CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY PLANT.
ORIGINAL OWNER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN THE NORTHEAST AREA OF SAN FRANCISCO.
ALTHOUGH THE CAR CAME WITH AN AREA CORRECT MILLER BUICK OLDS LICENSE PLATE FRAME IN CHICO,CALIFORNIA. IT IS NOT 100% CERTAIN THAT THIS WAS THE DELIVERING DEALER.
VERY UNIQUE TO GM FREMONT,CALIFORNIA BUILT CARS IS THE FIREWALL DATA PLATE. ONLY CARS BUILT THERE COME WITH THE STAMPING,MAGIC MIRROR ACRYLIC LAQUER,BODY BY FISHER STAMPING AT BOTTOM OF THE TAG. 442'S BUILT AT OTHER
GM ASSEMBLY PLANTS WERE STAMPED WITH A 4V IN THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER.CARS BUILT IN FREMON, CALIFORNIA DO NOT HAVE THIS STAMPING.
THIS IS A REAL 442, WITH ALL CORRECT FRAME STAMPINGS,AND A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA TITL, WITH THE ORIGINAL BLACK LICENSE PLATE NUMBER.THIS IS ALL INCLUDED WITH THE PAPERWORK AND HISTORY OF THE CAR.
THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM THE SECOND OWNERS DAUGHTER.
APPROXIMATELY SIX YEARS AGO.HE HAD PASSED AWAY AND LEFT THE 442 AND SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES TO HIS DAUGHTER,UPON RECEIVING THE CAR,IT UNDERWENT A NO EXPENSE SPARRED,GROUND UP RESTORATION.
RESTORATION HISTORY AND INFORMATION
BODY AND SUSPENSION
THE BODY OF THE CAR WAS EXTREMELY SOLID,ONLY MINIMAL RUST WAS DISCOVERED WHEN THE BODY WAS COMPLETELY STRIPPED TO BARE METAL. . A SMALL AREA OF THE TRUNK,THE VERY LOWER CORNERS OF THE DOOR,AND A SMALL SPOT ON THE HOOD,THESE AREA WERE CORRECTLY CUT OUT AND WELDED WITH NEW METAL.
THE FENDERS,DOORS QUARTER PANELS,AND FLOORS ARE ALL ORIGINAL TO THE CAR.AFTER STRIPPING THE CA, ONLY THE FINEST PRIMERS AND PAINT WERE UTILIZED.THE CAR WAS REFINISHED IN ITS ORIGINAL COLOR.MOJAVE MIST METALLIC.THE CAR CAME FROM THE FACTORY WITH A BLACK PAINTED ROOF.HOWEVER I OPTED TO HAVE THE ENTIRE CAR PAINTED THE SAME COLOR.
ALL SUSPENSION WAS REMOVED FROM THE CAR,AND EVERY PART WAS METICULOUSLY CLEANED OR STRIPPED TO BARE METAL. THE CAR HAS ALL NEW A FRAME BUSHINGS,BALL JOINTS,FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS,REAR CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS,ALL NEW BRAKES AND STAINLESS STEEL BRAK LINES,GAS TANK,SENDING UNIT AND FUEL LINE.
THE ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR WAS PAINSTAKINGLY STRIPPED OF ALL UNDERCOATING,GREASE AND GRIME,AND THEN PRIMED WITH SELF-ETCHING PRIMER AND SATIN FINISH BLACK PAINT.
INTERIOR
ORIGINAL SEATS WERE RECOVERED WITH ORIGINAL MATERIAL
NEW CARPET, HEADLINER AND DOOR PANELS, AS WELL AS ALL WEATHER STRIPPING,WERE REPLACED.
ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN
THE ORIGINAL 400 CUBIC INCH ENGINE WAS SENT TO MCBETT'S RACING ASSOCIATES IN HOLBROOK,NEW YORK. WHERE IT WAS PROFESSIONALLY REBUILT,BALANCED AND BLUEPRINTED USING ONLY THE FINEST COMPONENTS.J.E.FORGED PISTONS,COMP CAMS HYDRAULIC CAMSHAFT. AND LIFTERS,(SOUND LIKE SOLIDS).
AND STAINLESS STEEL VALVES WITH HARLAND SHARP ROLLER ROCKERS.
ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE WAS NOT DYNOED,IT WS BROKEN IN AT MCBETT'S AND ESTIMATE
HORSEPOWER IS BETWEEN 400-425.
NOTE- ORIGINAL INTAKE MANIFOL, AIR CLEANER BAS, CARBURETOR,
AND VALVE COVERS ARE INCLUDED WITH THE CAR,AND ARE IN THE TRUNK.
MUNCIE 4-SPEED TRANSMISSION WAS DISASSEMBLED,CLEANED AND INSPECTED.AND ALL PARTS WERE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
FLYWHEEL,CLUTCH,PRESSURE PLATE AND THROW-OUT BEARING ARE NEW.
DRIVESSHAFT RECEIVED NEW U-JOINTS, AND WAS BALANCED BY THE DRIVESHAFT SHOP IN ISLANDIA,NEW YORK.
DIFFERENTIAL-WAS UPGRADED TO A 3:73 RATIO 12 BOLT POSITRACTION THAT WAS DISASSEMBLED AND REBUILT.
EXHAUST-WAS CUSTOM BUILT BY MIKR'S GM VILLAGE IN LINDENHURST.
NEW YORK.AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH,ORIGINAL STYLE TAILPIPE TIPS AND CORRECT DIMPLED TAILPIPES WERE LOCATED AND USED.
ENGINE PIPES ARE FLANGED FOR ANY EASY TRANSITION TO HEADERS.
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME.
Address:
4436 McAshton St
Sarasota, FL 34233
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