Paul Martin's Perfect 442!
 

Since it is the Christmas season, I though a red car would be perfect for this weeks Members Rides...Merry Christmas everyone...and Paul has ANOTHER 442 waiting it's turn...you can catch a glimpse of it in the bottom photograph. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif





Having owned many 442’s and 5 of them with the w-30 option, I was aware of the rarity of a 4 speed W-30 equipped convertible. I was also aware of how well Red cars did at car shows and auctions.

In Feb 2002 an On line ad appeared for a 71 442 Convertible, believed to be a W-30 and It had a 4 speed. I contacted the seller in PA and had a discussion about the authenticity of the car. He was an Olds guy but was uncertain of the unique features of this beast. I committed to his asking price on the condition that he search for a build sheet and upon verification I would transfer the money and close the deal. Within 48 hours he found a build sheet under the carpet and confirmed it was a real W-30. One of 32 Convertibles with a 4 speed.

I wired the funds to him and arranged to have the car shipped to Cleveland where it would be stored by a friend until I could arrange transportation to Vancouver (2600 miles). My friend in Cleveland had many NOS parts he would sell and it was not advisable to have them shipped with the car. By mid May 2002 I set out for Cleveland in my truck and trailer to fetch the car and parts. The trip is another story, but I made the 5200 mile round trip in 11 days.

I commenced the rotisserie restoration in August 2002 and completed it in June 2005. No expense was spared in turning out this car which won Best in Class with 991/1000 points in its first National show. Those are NOS Uniroyal Tiger Paws you see in the photo.

The car was built in Feb 1971 making it an early production w-30 convertible as the first cars came down the assembly line in late January due to the strike in the fall of 1970. It was sold new in Michigan and appears to have links to Rochester, Michigan and Detroit.


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Re: Paul Martin's Perfect 442!
 

Very very nice. Seasonal to boot!

I've always had a soft spot for an Olds.

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WOW!! I LIKE, I LIKE..Incredible car

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Wow...My hat goes off to you for bringing that car back to it's Glory. Now I want one of those...This sucks.

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Amazing how many cool cars and people hang around this place... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Love it, I also have a soft spot in my heart for this body style Olds. Had a '72 and it was the first project I built-up. Looking at this sure brings back some fine memories. Thanks for sharing.

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Beautiful car; nice to see the luggage rack didn't find it's way back on the trunk.

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Very beautiful car and restoration! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
Rick

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GREAT LOOKING CAR, ''FANTASTIC'' RESTO....CONGRATS, YOU MUST BE PROUD....KASEY /// https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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I'm an Olds man Now! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif
Is that a Carolina Blue 70 SS Chevelle tail end showing in your 2nd pic?

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Wow, gorgeous car and beautiful restoration!! Neat to see those red plastic fenderwells peeking out in the undercarriage photo https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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Great car, I'm a big Olds fan as I grew up with a new 1972 442 as our family car. The '71 and '72 versions are my favorite.

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Charlie,

-------A red/black 70 4-speed convert W/30 (one of 94) was just unearthed in Port Huron no more than 2 weeks ago. Original owner, almost rust free, hardly touched example. Perfect for resto, even had original plug-wires, but needed everything re-done. I missed it by about a half-day. New owner is rumored to be asking over $200,000, and he doesnt even have the car in his posession yet! They are still out there!!!........Bill S

-------This 71 is absolutely beautiful. Hope the owner can find time to post some more pics???

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Very,very nice 442!
Gotta love the GM A-bodies from this period. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Nice Job! Love It. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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I am thoroughly impressed. Nice Job! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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The Carolina Blue car is an all original LS5 car from Calgary. Originally from one of the Carolina's it was order by a lady in the color of the football team(wife of owner or coach?) Car is a 4 speed and is a spectacular survivor.

Paul Martin

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Awesome car. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif Surprised Charley didn't ask for it.

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Paul, I almost bought a survivor carolina blue LS6 ht that Charley once owned to pilage the drivetrain for a convertible. The car would possibly have gone to AS in Calgary and would have made an incredible stable mate for the LS5 convert.

Were the pictures taken at a show in the interior of BC.

In a twisted way the red inner fender wells look like Christmas lingere on your car.

Again congratulations on a fantastic car, I'm RED with envy. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Fred

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Sweet

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REAL NICE---
A couple of buddies of mine had 442s a '66--'67--and a '70-- one thing I remember about them was the sound of the engine at idle--it just had a crisp exhaust sound---"Music"

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I felt like I was in 3rd grade again seeing that car!! what a time warp! awesome resto. you are to be commended! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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The car show photo was taken at the Gastown Concours in Vancouver in Sept,2005

Paul Martin (Canuck)

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Very nice resto! Another nice A body sister https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

ALbert

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Oh man ~ that's is a sweet ride. "Not your Father's Oldsmobile", huh? Can I drive it??? LOLOL

Jeff https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gifx2

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Wow. That is one hell of a car - and I am not saying that just because I love 71 W30's!!

Awesome. I am at a loss for words, other than, Can you restore my 71 W30 Convert for me???? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Hope to see it in person sometime. I'll pay more than Charley if you ever decide to sell. LOL

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Colin

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Super Job!!! Congrats from another Canuck https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Yeah but the cotter pin is bent the wrong way on the tie rod end !!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif Damn beautiful cars.

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Simply beautiful. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
Can we see some more pictures?

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I have pictures coming up of his OTHER 442...you will just have to wait https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/stupid.gif

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I have pictures coming up of his OTHER 442...you will just have to wait https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/stupid.gif

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Okay...you've waited long enough...plus Paul sent me some more photos with a request to post them....so here we go! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Interior shot

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Engine shot

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Undercarriage detailing...simply beautiful!

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The money shot! Hey Paul...while you're at it...send me a few more of your OTHER 442...you know, the green one? It'll be featured the 22nd of January! Thanks https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Very nice! Its refreshing to see a W30 taken to this level! I will be doing my W30 the fall of 07' any tips on where to find the info on the correct markings (driveshaft markings, spring tags, inspection marks etc.) There are quite a few sources for other cars, but I am unable to find W30 specific info. Nice car Paul!

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Beautiful car Paul! The North Vancouver water must have something special in it for W-Machines, eh?

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Paul... thanks for the extra pictures!
Josh... I REALLY enjoyed your wesbite... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Josh's car is coming up soon, too! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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THE CAR IS ''FANTASTIC'' GREAT PICTURES, A REAL <<< WINNER >>>, THANKS FOR SHARING....KASEY... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif