pack rat Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Another one finished. I picked up this damaged promo a few years ago. If you don't mind simple curbside builds these things are a great way to fill holes in the collection without breaking the bank. This one had damage to the roof and drip rails on both sides. After performing the required body work, I modified the chassis to improve the stance, swapped the skinny tires for some old AMT Polyglas, then the rest was just painting/detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Really, really nice! That repair work you did to the roof looks outstanding! i wonder how it got that original damage?!?! Your paintwork and finish work looks great, too... nice save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 That looks great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Wow, that turned out great Mike, two thumbs up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 You did great! I'd be proud to have that one on my shelf myself. Model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Wow, beautiful job bringing this back to life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogger44 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Outstanding Olds , Mike ! WOW !! Those '68 Oldsmobiles are some of the most beautiful cars ever --- yours exemplifies that point ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Great restoration! The 68 is my fav 442. Love the dashboards in those cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Wow! I love it! I've been keeping my eye out for any kind of '68 442 for a while now, but they're very tough to find. Yours is beautiful. It's missing one thing that sets the '68 apart though. The iconic vertical fender stripe!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Excellent. I would love to have a 68 Hurst Olds. One Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berr13 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 You must be a magician! That's a heck of a makeover! Beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Absolutely stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Great job on the repairs and a beautiful end result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Amazing and then some !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 7 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: It's missing one thing that sets the '68 apart though. The iconic vertical fender stripe!! Steve I tossed the idea around, but I really think the car looks much better without it. I have another light blue one on the to-do pile that will get black stripes to match a 1:1 that I remember admiring years ago....if I ever get around to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Beautiful stunning work Mike...! I love promos and the curbside kits...there is nothing wrong with them in my opinion...just look at yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 What a difference from the Dog Chewed ? Promo to what you have here. The very clean trim and interior really look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Nice save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Excellent work, Mike. She's a beauty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 5 hours ago, pack rat said: I tossed the idea around, but I really think the car looks much better without it. I have another light blue one on the to-do pile that will get black stripes to match a 1:1 that I remember admiring years ago....if I ever get around to it. To each his own I guess. The '68 looks too much like the '69 without the stripe in my opinion, & the '69 is just generally a better looking car to my eye, so if I had a choice between a '68 without the stripe & a '69, I'd take the '69. That stripe is one of the bolder design cues that Olds did on the 442's, & it's very different. That's probably why I really like the stripe so much......just different. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsportwagon Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Man I love it,those slit taillights on a 68 and ram air scoops hidden between the Headlights on a W30. Doesn’t get much sexier. You did this justice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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