68shortfleet Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) So, here is my completion from the Swap-n-build project. I received a 69 OLDS 442 from Modlbldr. Build thread can be seem here. My build intention was to be of a modern restomod theme. Attempting to keep the majority of the car in a factory form with updated drivetrain and suspension. I attempted to keep the engine bay appearing stock for the theme. My research found that these engines had a whole bunch of iron(block/heads/manifolds), all of which was painted a goldish color except the exhaust manifolds. I chose to keep the block gold, but updated with aluminum heads and intake manifold, and headers. Then a couple pieces of chrome. Interior is 100% kit stock. I lowered the suspension a lot, didn't measure before to know how much, but until it looked good to my eye. Some how I didn't get it level side to side either, but it isn't a three wheeler, so I can deal with it. Wheels are Pegasus 19 front and 23 rear with centercaps I machined on my lathe, along with a Pegasus brake rotor and caliper hiding inside of the wheels Paint is MM Italian red No. 28109, with the kit rallye stripe decals. Seems to show every single little dust particle too. Edited December 15, 2017 by 68shortfleet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Sharp Olds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Wow! That turned out sweet. Love it. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Nice 442. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 NIce and SHINY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Very nice, lowered just right.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 That turned out great Jason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 looks great, nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68shortfleet Posted December 16, 2017 Author Share Posted December 16, 2017 Thanks for the compliments guys. Looking back at my pictures, I guess I need to go back and install the battery and at least one mirror. It also looks like I could have gotten a little more dust off of it before pictures, Maybe better pictures after the additional parts get installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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