http://www.carconography.com/latest daily 1.0 2021-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1503852791512-TK2E2HSWQSHXRQK6YS4S/442ford.jpg Home - 1965 Oldsmobile 442 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1503852791512-TK2E2HSWQSHXRQK6YS4S/442ford.jpg Home - 1965 Oldsmobile 442 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/559c1358e4b0e8559d2ec159/567f0d2ed82d5e87366b2bf8/1451167022780/ Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571587286763-5NVM8MT0L9TPISH716LU/img051_Cropped.jpg Home http://www.carconography.com/1967-442-w30 daily 0.75 2021-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471875484758-73XDWJIPYGVD4XY37O96/2016-03-07+16.03.02.jpg Removing surface imperfections - Documented, original and low mileage This gorgeous 442 came to me with decent paint but very poor surface quality resulting in waves and ripples over the body. This picture shows the necessary areas primed and block sanded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471875484758-73XDWJIPYGVD4XY37O96/2016-03-07+16.03.02.jpg Removing surface imperfections - Documented, original and low mileage This gorgeous 442 came to me with decent paint but very poor surface quality resulting in waves and ripples over the body. This picture shows the necessary areas primed and block sanded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471875819635-83Q5H3UTI02KY2KFDPIB/2016-03-09+20.56.49.jpg Removing surface imperfections After extensive massaging the highlights begin to take shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471875971221-7EXAMT5KLUWU8CALNHR7/2016-03-14+19.25.57.jpg Removing surface imperfections Primer surface wet-sanded while carefully assuring surface quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471876160162-P3BKGVSDM72PZQRC54H0/2016-03-15+20.01.21.jpg Removing surface imperfections Masking is efficiently completed with utmost care to preserve interior and keep dirt at bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471876436323-RSQXXKWP6FOOJYGM8QXI/20160325_115510.jpg Removing surface imperfections The interior is further protected with wrapping of bed sheets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471876921720-0306K0D9ELXGQMZH8KC1/20160325_115617.jpg Removing surface imperfections A full curtain of masking paper is hung from the entire body down to preserve the under-carriage from contamination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471877177903-G2PHEO68TIGOL6KYU4ZV/20160325_115527.jpg Removing surface imperfections The front fenders are hung for paint to facilitate an as-factory superior quality finish on all edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471877108021-JVLCWAP5GF8ABZLMD83L/20160325_145339.jpg Removing surface imperfections Basecoat: the color is antique pewter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471877655507-5GCSSUTK9YLMIGJ4XEP1/2016-03-28+19.56.53.jpg Removing surface imperfections The sanding and polishing begin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471877783040-9TBTTRT35SHWZ7D7HUNP/20160328_170545.jpg Removing surface imperfections Show quality surface and paint nearly finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471877941354-UIFB6EAPKNPAG0XIAE5Y/2016-04-01+18.20.35.jpg Removing surface imperfections Outdoor photo op. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471878039926-6V5YJBLGKWHVZBUBOC7S/2016-04-17+18.40.06.jpg Removing surface imperfections After carefully considering the car's new paint quality, the customer decided a full frame-off restoration was in order. I got straight to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471878285578-TS1YE63JRF28CKV8SOGI/2016-04-19+16.14.46.jpg Removing surface imperfections The frame was completely dissassembled and sand blasted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471878374655-TRIF9KOW8M881UR4HWGY/2016-04-19+20.02.51.jpg Removing surface imperfections There are many angles and crevices on a 442 frame; great care is taken to cover each and every one in primer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471878622254-1IJXIRQ6VFO6AREY6WHM/2016-04-23+19.15.58.jpg Removing surface imperfections All new brake lines, fuel lines and hardware were installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471879220334-HK8KX7RA3QS0QEQ0UQ26/2016-05-12+19.45.21.jpg Removing surface imperfections Restored differential installed with new axle seals, new pinion seal, new cover gasket, new bushings and new brake lines. No more leaks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471879722653-VW9MXWPXMVMVEJPPJFL4/2016-05-02+19.13.03.jpg Removing surface imperfections A '90s restoration had left the under-body of the car an incorrect gray color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471880129318-TINM7G0SKZU9LNJ6IUVO/2016-05-07+11.05.30.jpg Removing surface imperfections The entire underbody and firewall in the correct black. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471880350372-W7FOFH7BDB99MUKWUEFN/2016-05-27+14.44.11.jpg Removing surface imperfections The newly rebuilt engine arrives; dyno tuned @ 370 HP in 100% stock form. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471880785629-CKEA40VHTHZW06V67QDB/2016-05-27+14.49.20.jpg Removing surface imperfections The first of many batches of re-plated original fasteners, brackets and linkages returns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471880690548-RGP9JOV1DOZOT8GLOGBC/2016-05-27+15.07.21.jpg Removing surface imperfections Hundreds of NOS and reproduction fasteners arrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471881970464-9PFN7XYK37SDUFL92LC9/2016-05-27+19.49.53.jpg Removing surface imperfections These body mount bolts & washers are one example of dozens of fastener corrections; the NOS replacement washers and flange bolts on the left replace the incorrect hardware store pieces on the right left by the prior restoration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471882703412-WA3NLMN4S0RJP3H3SDXW/2016-05-27+19.47.25.jpg Removing surface imperfections The body is reunited with the chassis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471882503309-IU5A28O3M8L33WYIOK5X/2016-06-28+18.20.11.jpg Removing surface imperfections Painting an undressed engine assembly to factory specs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471883107565-WHKK5166O1KWWWCSJMOE/2016-07-12+12.38.02.jpg Removing surface imperfections The engine dressed and ready for installation. I've disassembled and restored the distributor while converting the ignition to the K-66 ultra high voltage transistorized system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471883355399-SIN2O0GGRH6V62L82BIU/2016-07-12+12.45.11.jpg Removing surface imperfections https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1471883575799-AHWKK6KN9FQGC598HQJH/2016-07-30+11.52.54.jpg Removing surface imperfections The Muncie M-21 transmission is disassembled and inspected. All new gaskets and seals are installed. No leaks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501240885974-J27MVYDM73LMSMSDRID1/2016-06-13+19.20.06.jpg Removing surface imperfections The leaky manual steering gear is completely disassembled, inspected, resealed and refinished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501241190402-S1XRKVAGFEGB4SUABZU1/2016-07-02+13.57.50.jpg Removing surface imperfections It is installed onto the frame with correctly plated original fasteners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501242740448-1MPY40YVJV76GL2KCF7I/2016-07-09+18.05.26.jpg Removing surface imperfections The UHV ignition module is restored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501243337110-GXPZFGSXHQJHEA97F2NJ/2017-02-06+15.00.20.jpg Removing surface imperfections The antique germanium transistors are removed and the electronics are updated to modern technology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501243513734-SUJDRKWAPL9EG6MI8SSR/UHV1.jpg Removing surface imperfections 100% of the original wiring is used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501243763064-Q7ZLJW3LFGZGOMV57P5K/2016-10-18+11.15.23.jpg Removing surface imperfections The restored shifter and linkage are installed and properly adjusted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501243921144-I03EEZPRT2FFF2EH5B3G/2016-08-27+16.51.35.jpg Removing surface imperfections The engine and transmission are reinstalled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501244883246-YGGBT3QDADPS1FZEI7SG/2016-12-01+15.26.23.jpg Removing surface imperfections A new mandrel bent exhaust system is fabricated with taper down collectors and a cross over pipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501245261660-5IFM2BXDL8JT7BXMJR9K/T-pipes.jpg Removing surface imperfections Mandrel bent tail pipes are fabricated, TIG welded, and correct 442 stainless tips are installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501245718290-SAI5KOJV5029JDQ8WY4O/Engine.jpg Removing surface imperfections The brake system, cooling system and other components are installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501246010970-W02XZFUM1DMJ2MK7E0SM/clip.jpg Removing surface imperfections The front fenders are assembled and installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501246123780-MF2DMGSIA7FJFVQZ0IF5/2017-02-09+19.04.44.jpg Removing surface imperfections The exclusive to W-30 red fender fillers are cleaned, restored and installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501246456911-6WQ40MI772JMO2ZHER3X/2017-03-17+18.38.00.jpg Removing surface imperfections An NOS horn relay is installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501246552142-SS2521BNWUJIJGNLJREK/2017-03-27+18.30.47.jpg Removing surface imperfections The engine bay is completed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501246632986-8LY5HVJJNET7R7ZIS4VB/2016-12-13+14.05.07.jpg Removing surface imperfections Materials supplied by Legendary Auto Ineriors. An NOS Sun tachometer is installed. A custom bracket is fabricated for low forward mounted Stewart Warner gauges. The radio and steering wheel are restored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501247095844-903I5DOFUDUQGYLUK26P/2017-06-01+15.43.56.jpg Removing surface imperfections The hood is installed and adjusted. The headlamp bezels are restored and the remaining components are installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501247372455-H68SOA6FMKLNFSB0MHFW/20170617_142339.jpg Removing surface imperfections June 17, 2017 the car has its debut showing at the Oldsmobile Homecoming in Lansing Michigan. This show is the largest Oldsmobile one day car show in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501247497080-0ZWRDSLEM0Q081035F0T/show.jpg Removing surface imperfections There are 500 all Oldsmobile cars in attendance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501247639781-YRYAF6W0IKAUZHX5SW2J/20170617_152442.jpg Removing surface imperfections Only a few awards are bestowed at this very competitive show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501247794928-0C844525VV5RGR5KEX2W/20170617_151414.jpg Removing surface imperfections This outstanding W-30 brings home the show’s top award: the RE Olds Chapter Award. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501247964938-U4I2X5DI5FKZYEG8KXSX/20170617_153824.jpg Removing surface imperfections http://www.carconography.com/1972-triumph-spit-six daily 0.75 2019-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501249650155-O6WNV7CAGGEWQSTDKJJK/2017-05-07+12.02.03.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six This Triumph started as a basket case. It is a Spitfire body that will be mated to a GT6 frame. Here the body is newly separated from the chassis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501249650155-O6WNV7CAGGEWQSTDKJJK/2017-05-07+12.02.03.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six This Triumph started as a basket case. It is a Spitfire body that will be mated to a GT6 frame. Here the body is newly separated from the chassis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501249909053-I4K6KNFYUBJ3E2Q6SILX/2017-05-15+12.39.08.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six While a bit crusty, the car is in very good condition for its age and quite complete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501250303435-N4NYSX9N7RH01B53NT1O/2017-05-15+12.39.43.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six Here the first cross bar is added to preserve body integrity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501250407036-3R0RD8OKMNSZMTGFUH31/2017-05-15+17.26.41.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six Dozens and dozens of pictures and notes are taken upon disassembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501250499609-AUCPFOF8G552X2QF9XKY/2017-05-23+13.44.33.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six I fabricated this rotisserie for restoring the body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501250666010-DSSMSOQ2ZNKFC0ZNCULV/20170626_201846.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six Here it is completely disassembled and ready for media blasting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501250761801-KR6P6HH17XSVP495B5PY/2017-06-28+15.46.58.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six While waiting I got busy on many of the components. Here they are sand blasted and prepped for primer and paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501250922566-GIUMEGGGGGNN5JYJ0ZWZ/2017-07-06+14.48.34.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six The body returned from the media blaster's. No that is not silver paint; it is very clean bare steel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501250968578-BX961G0DIILUYF3YMXZB/2017-07-06+14.49.53.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501251024897-4SVRJSLCPN8IA1TERLXE/2017-07-06+14.50.19.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six After 45 years and much top down cruising, the floors had rust issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501251116735-VSYNZQ7MVQTHZ4DV9A2K/2017-07-06+14.50.12.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501251202673-HLFE2OW72NI24TXPPFKV/2017-07-08+13.13.45.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501251272800-JUSPY1U6HGVFED41ELXP/2017-07-08+10.52.25.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six After breaking hundreds of spotwelds, the entire left side is removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501251343323-NLU74EDDH5FTFLVG1DG5/2017-07-08+10.52.55.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six Quality replacement floors were bought, made in England. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501251440615-HEXJT9KS6W2R212QC0RW/2017-07-08+12.35.51.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six After extensive prepping the new panels are located and fitted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501251620072-7SOJSO7NED5BJKLIP5JF/2017-07-08+12.36.41.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501251653076-SN2MZHLUQ4WS6M4QH792/2017-07-08+12.36.48.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501251736698-2IPFGFNKGK9J0I5OY9D5/2017-07-08+19.48.22.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six Due to the high humidity of Michigan summers, minimum exposure of bare steel was essential, and time to primer was crucial. Here the areas to be welded were masked and the body was prepped for primer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501251879782-85W51RBJAQ6ORCLAZZUN/2017-07-09+14.42.59.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six Primer is PPG’s DPLF. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501251925701-JQ8X1EFROOV3B21GQV3G/2017-07-09+11.16.45.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six This is the trunk area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501252015413-99OL2HJYSLD2G6BTXL02/2017-07-14+13.38.21.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six A replacement panel for this section of the kick panel was not available. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501252065375-L7PEKOKFRUEFI91FFW4T/2017-07-14+14.00.50.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six A patch panel is fabricated of 16ga steel and MIG welded into place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501252327656-OTPSCG50NHGW4IEKKHK6/2017-07-14+20.14.04.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501252138161-A6SB8YGG8SY20PABDQPD/2017-07-14+14.52.27.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six The new floors are welded into place inside and out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501252221454-7NM9AB7EJA6QZ3LNL8JZ/2017-07-14+20.15.14.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six I chose to slightly overlap the panels to add strength to the floor area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501252420007-E3R47RSZCJAX0YVUDU81/2017-07-15+09.52.56.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six The bases of both A pillars also had rust issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501252488117-D0GFF61DD6UY3SUAE0O1/2017-07-15+10.06.30.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six Here the spotwelds are broken and the compromised section removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501252550426-JJ4L70KI4HO1UTF3QGNF/2017-07-15+11.19.57.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six Here a patch panel is carefully fabricated and welded into place.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501252639053-1DLXC2ADH84K53BVHT1E/2017-07-15+19.03.26.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six After dressing the welds, sealing all the seams and extensive preparation, the main body tub is painted gloss black. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1501252697817-0BDSOH3QVS85XMI0W25B/2017-07-15+19.05.09.jpg 1972 Triumph Spit Six http://www.carconography.com/oldsmobiles daily 0.75 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1503854331749-NTY75ZM8BO6V0E0100F3/442+Front.jpg Oldsmobiles - My Oldsmobile 442 My first full car restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1503854331749-NTY75ZM8BO6V0E0100F3/442+Front.jpg Oldsmobiles - My Oldsmobile 442 My first full car restoration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571597495483-F5C62WL3TRQBQRU3W1VO/Sideview.jpg Oldsmobiles - 1965 442 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1503778940814-TVSO65VTYTUPOJD3YTMJ/Fender.jpg Oldsmobiles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1503851846375-DPBDVZLQMZ7EI5Q14OWM/442sidew.jpg Oldsmobiles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1503852027497-ZNV0SHGHGXF2YWY05KVS/enginebayw.jpg Oldsmobiles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1503851947574-G4JMEA4AW92S6CUJ4593/engine-bayw.jpg Oldsmobiles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1618455938449-Q73CAHYJI1PEQ9CAID7Y/image-asset.jpeg Oldsmobiles - 1965 442 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571588139950-YMVOG8Y6S9SJ83M2FACJ/2014-08-31+15.26.26.jpg Oldsmobiles - 1990 Eighty Eight Royale Brougham Coupe Bought in Austin, TX and driven home in 2013 with 39,000 miles. It is one of 1585 built. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571588191926-1D27L20AMTP2ZPUK9K5I/40810002.jpg Oldsmobiles - 1990 Eighty Eight Royale Brougham Coupe Bought in Decatur, AL and driven home in 2007 with 79,000 miles. Owner was one of two female licensed NASCAR drivers in the state. This car has never been repainted. It is one of 1585 built. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571607274377-T6UQ6CS9L53DHNPJ136W/1966+Cutlass.jpg Oldsmobiles - 1966 Cutlass Ordered new and raised in San Francisco. Bought this one in 1990. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571588337453-JJM2DPXPF722DVNL8RZ4/MVC-158F.JPG Oldsmobiles - 1990 Eighty Eight Royale Brougham Sedan Sold after over 200,000 miles of enjoyment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571588678039-CM9I6QEX2G5JX20RCH4A/Rear+3-4+8-8-03.JPG Oldsmobiles - 1990 Ninety Eight Royale Brougham Sedan Brought in El Paso, TX and driven home in November 2001. Having fun with mild customization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571588688645-DW22K6AUMQ2HW2F8OPEK/Rear+8-8-03.JPG Oldsmobiles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571589339271-6AISMXAESS8T277CBC0S/2017-07-31+17.43.08.jpg Oldsmobiles - 1987 Ninety Eight Regency Brougham Coupe Bought in Naples, FL and driven home. This is the last year the 2-door “98” was produced. It is a Project Car awaiting restoration. It will eventually be the world’s first Touring Coupe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571598240485-M9QY599P8T59IM4DHU44/20191015_101647.jpg Oldsmobiles - 1991 Eighty Eight Royale Brougham Sedan My daily driver. Bought in Tempe, AZ and driven home in 2010 with 42,000 miles. It now has 236,000 miles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571598425281-5JN8MLQJA4VA16S7TZ3R/20191015_101803.jpg Oldsmobiles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1736535096120-WHPIHQWSEVFZIQWMDZRK/IMG_20230326_114555505_HDR.jpg Oldsmobiles - 1990 Touring Sedan Bought in Pittsburgh, PA and driven home. Owned twenty years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1736535766845-LCDP1UUPWUD25TGGEYI1/IMG_20230810_173900484_HDR.jpg Oldsmobiles - 1990 Ninety Eight Regency Brougham Bought in San Diego and driven home in February 2004. To this day it still has 100% of its original paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1736536270146-G0CP7BLDR7OJ8AA5MZTY/IMG_20240329_145829432_HDR.jpg Oldsmobiles - 1966 442 F-85 Club Coupe Bought in Naples, FL in 2023. This is an original paint car that spent most of its life drag racing. It is patiently awaiting restoration. It is one of 647 built. http://www.carconography.com/past-projects daily 0.75 2025-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571590658718-DUZQKZXDG2NVEO9OXPD9/IMGP1966.JPG Past Projects - 1966 442 W-30 This is a stunning restoration by Scott Wilborn of Collision Masters, NC. After years of enjoyment, this car car came to Carconography for detailing. It is one of 54 ‘66 W-30s and one of only a few factory C-48 heater delete cars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571590658718-DUZQKZXDG2NVEO9OXPD9/IMGP1966.JPG Past Projects - 1966 442 W-30 This is a stunning restoration by Scott Wilborn of Collision Masters, NC. After years of enjoyment, this car car came to Carconography for detailing. It is one of 54 ‘66 W-30s and one of only a few factory C-48 heater delete cars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571590712632-AONM1NWP7R1X8KARO5TA/IMGP1968.JPG Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571590908275-9E0L9MCRJE3DGVA3UWOH/2017-11-03+21.11.43.jpg Past Projects - 1967 442 W-30 This is one of 500 W-30s built in ‘67. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571590940158-GPYVCH9FGBGYQG3BBN5W/2017-11-03+21.11.21.jpg Past Projects - 1967 W-30 This car came to Carconography for paint repair, detailing and fluid leaks. Within a couple years it will undergo a full frame-off restoration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571591057695-LR6V1ADYZ5EV5JPQIXG9/20170903_125650.jpg Past Projects - 1969 Dodge Dart 340 This car came to Carconography for paintless dent repair, detailing and routine maintenance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571591165587-O57KDYXZ8XX624W18K70/Front.JPG Past Projects - 1970 Oldsmobile F-85 W-31 This car came to Carconography for full chassis and firewall forward restoration. It also received an engine, transmission and differential rebuild as well as a new trunk floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571591189902-T4RHBLXA4X45AC2GHQSF/otherside.JPG Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571591352260-CPRFHWEWBDMMILOERIO1/2018-11-12+09.39.50.jpg Past Projects 1970 W-31 Engine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571591464657-BQL1Q7A2V2ROS6H2HSNG/2018-11-10+17.49.00.jpg Past Projects 1970 W-31 Engine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571591515030-TA278WUH3NFR4746YAPA/2018-11-14+23.23.34.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571591658853-S1LXZC8HEKV9O6YY1E1W/100_0846.JPG Past Projects - 1971 442 W-30 Convertible This car came to Carconography for a full interior restoration. It also received a firewall forward restoration with a rebuilt 455 engine. We also resealed the transmission and differential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1503852444949-B3MP8SQL6OD5QZ9750Z0/71w303w.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1503852243934-5C1YSEM145BQW7L4WZMD/71w30w.jpg Past Projects Restoring a 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 engine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1503852490057-M743Q4UJAJZ2UDFUR2SP/71w302w.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1503852528435-28V9IOLP5NVW0GORKMJG/71w314w.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1503852628371-UT1HNEED3552OCX4701I/71w30inners1.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1503852595982-Z6UXZSS787G7SH5Z9KOK/71w30wires1.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571591810184-C5JYV98SCKMA6DVA5HTV/100_0843.JPG Past Projects 1971 W-30 Engine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571591904997-4SQ2KZBGB4CT3B3XJT0G/20160117_172418.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571591987257-AF2S2SV1NZ7OYPLOCFBZ/20160117_172428.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1452023600952-3SZVBWSEFMYB2JWU7MCY/2014-08-24+19.19.02.jpg Past Projects Materials supplied by Legendary Auto Interiors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571592085386-7L4J04WMHWADBX0LB1Z3/2015-01-17+16.32.52.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571592097596-W8GZX4GAAX9K0DRRQ5W0/2015-01-17+16.33.04.jpg Past Projects - 1969 American Motors AMX This car came to Carconography for paint repair and fluid leaks. It is one of 50 such cars built by AMC for factory sponsored drag racing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571592197171-HQNZLIBEZZ5YFDANNJSP/P2200017.jpg Past Projects Taking this car for a spin is a real thrill ride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571592383371-9XOLK5IPL3X31RRZ1MNW/20160523_164921.jpg Past Projects - 1986 Porsche Carrera This car I repaired at the owner’s estate. Somehow his gas grill collided with it. It received a repainted rear quarter panel and a full paint polish. While I was there I painted the tank for his Harley Davidson and changed the oil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571592545236-P460Y0AS1S6QYCKDZSGQ/20170830_170945.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571592802045-XPAIHQN4VPLJ9LJDWNGR/20170105_134641.jpg Past Projects - 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Yenko This car came to Carconography for minor authentication correcting, detailing and fluid leaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571592852924-W0HL51KPZK5UGX44XA9A/seven.JPG Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571593811755-AKS7784NMKATRSMWZBGC/20170617_152412.jpg Past Projects - 1967 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 4 speed This car came to Carconography for full frame-off chassis and engine bay restoration. It also received a body repaint. It received the Oldsmobile Club of America’s top award of Best of Class in 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571593913989-DGKCWXBGW8OU6J8FZAI6/20170617_142339.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571594039727-1RCS7T8JN25RAEIX21R1/20170617_153824.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571594165355-7ID6HAL5HHRL8VF8ZNQZ/20170617_152442.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571594377147-J9U5NKTUHAPFE8FJP0JJ/MVC-879F.JPG Past Projects - 1986 Corvette Auto Cross Racer This car came to Carconography for various reasons. I clay-modeled fender flares for it, made molds and parts, and grafted them onto the body for tire clearance. I also matched the hood scoop to the body, surfaced and painted it. I repainted this whole car with the exception of one door and the rear fascia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571594514510-RY8BPEASUDO9Y7OW7T4X/MVC-564F.JPG Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571594602661-Z9SBYHKWNTHBSBOW5ES1/MVC-574F.JPG Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571594623196-N0W4FLZ7WNRCY5R9A54X/MVC-589F.JPG Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571594666127-2DGYKXN6GJ9E1NB67UCI/MVC-877F.JPG Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1571594690557-RQAJ6ANMB1U0EU7X08DS/MVC-884F.JPG Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1674057018768-K8EIEBKXTU4GFSHJ8CXW/IMG_20210512_184943315.jpg Past Projects - 1957 Texas Maid Falcon This was a full restoration of a sandblasted bare aluminum boat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1674056796040-4ROKSPUC2OW7Z9NNT3NP/image-asset.jpeg Past Projects - 1957 Texas Maid Falcon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1674057059741-ZCOZJMH7EJ43BQY9I3VF/IMG_20210511_190434328.jpg Past Projects - Texas Maid in Deltron DCU2021 Clearcoat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1674057127568-9V2X2FIZYXFRA09WY3CL/IMG_20210512_185202703.jpg Past Projects - PPG Radiant Fire Red with Kilimanjaro White Stripes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1674057184615-9MVHEQE52VJMU245P6L1/IMG_20210512_185025390_HDR.jpg Past Projects - Complete Roxatone Spatter paint interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1674145160807-XHQ3VU9CFCKRZ6MHEH5O/IMG_20210427_113148128_HDR.jpg Past Projects - Club Car This was a complete body refurbishment with custom paint. I added the head and tail lamps, and performed routine maintenance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1674145092635-TP8H6LVSHR5UMA2PNS8A/IMG_20210427_113528639_HDR.jpg Past Projects - Club Car Golf Cart I added the lift kit and tires/wheels for this customer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1674145146977-PCBWFLGKFEFVJF889QJF/IMG_20210427_113517586_HDR.jpg Past Projects - Club Car Club Car painted in black sapphire blue pearl with PPG clear coat. The custom mixed purple-N-blue pearl stripe paint was left over from one of the Ford Power Stroke concept trucks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505318807485-U24BBZJAMS6591KEF209/LCON1.jpg Past Projects 1966 Oldsmobile 442 restoration in progress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505318924720-RG9O9W96S9G0A2URADNR/WaterrmarkLCON2.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505319825045-IDLVSPUG4NLJKT38UXY6/wrsurf.jpg Past Projects - Dodge M4S Panel matching and body surfacing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505319870795-T4D4ISL0E8GH8PYBY1E2/wrwhole.jpg Past Projects - Dodge M4S Panel matching and body surfacing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505321295520-N24W2ZZDQKPUZN9C2DI8/warbody.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505320677542-UWIPMI72NFBNUDZ7Q4I2/wrsurf2.jpg Past Projects Surfaces highlighted and body in primer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505320717354-FD12J0UMBZDU4GC5EGXO/wrbend.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505319726817-JITZ5I5910H0HVOWMT04/wrshow.jpg Past Projects - The Wraith Car: Dodge M4S Turbo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505319786690-7OTQ8I8ESWCOOP2IDIQZ/wrbetter.jpg Past Projects Finish paint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505320787343-8G8SQOAUDSZ7PRA55W9B/78cor.jpg Past Projects 1978 Corvette body restoration and two tone paint with custom fiberglass front and rear fascias fitted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505320819932-OC6TK2X9P2W3A5ZGEV8C/78cor2.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505320870033-WA38QJWH3WZUYKSPXFAM/redvet1.jpg Past Projects Full body surface and House of Kolor candy apple red tri-color paint. The car was a Detroit Autorama show winner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505320906141-IY7CIESX23CR995OYLOS/amx.jpg Past Projects 1969 AMX full body surface and paint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505320937693-NAE3YM7R970FI33LQ2RS/jop.jpg Past Projects Customized 1985 2 seat Cadillac Deville with House of Kolor candy red paint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505321340261-7KSMBENSCN30265W6TWX/jop3.jpg Past Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505321383807-URKMVH1JJ9MYUNUAPQ3K/markxRi.jpg Past Projects Lincoln Mark X concept car in tri-color orange paint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505321411640-R6T3D0J01L3RWZT016LT/pacecar.jpg Past Projects Before photo of Dodge Stealth Indy Pace Car https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505321436363-OEW7HGGGBNZCBEETRRWG/stealth.jpg Past Projects Stealth Indy Pace car in Sahara Sun Mist tri-coat finish paint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505321466959-J9T86ASHSCUOOX5XLGUX/shin1.jpg Past Projects - Rick Mears Special Edition Corvette One of fourteen cars finished for Shinoda Design in tri-color Turquoise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505321488242-1LD6ECL25YD4C3C6AIXB/shin2.jpg Past Projects Another Shinoda Corvette ZR-1 painted candy red https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505321519723-I4K0ZT11BIXCBN56ZW7U/jeep1.jpg Past Projects A recent budget repaint for a customer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1505321553511-S973QEU0YZBAJLAZOCV3/jeep2.jpg Past Projects Jeep CJ http://www.carconography.com/contact daily 0.75 2015-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1436303871605-EKSV69MD9I71ASZGPW54/image-asset.png Contact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1436298386104-659I3FX8GZ8UH6UOOZOB/Desimated+View.jpg Contact http://www.carconography.com/about daily 0.75 2025-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/559afd52e4b0d04728012f53/1436301895539-LZDLI3AC6IVZCFE56CTC/image-asset.png About Richard Cornell Photogrammetry technology for an electronic data capture on a 1967 Oldsmobile 442 W-30. The color is saffron yellow. http://www.carconography.com/services daily 0.75 2023-01-20