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  1. RunAwayNJ

    BUILD THREAD 1986 Oldsmobile 442 Build

    Yes - they are aftermarkets made by G-Body parts but you can't tell. (Shhh don't tell anyone!)
  2. RunAwayNJ

    BUILD THREAD 1986 Oldsmobile 442 Build

    The other day I ordered the headlight bezels and grilles for the 442 from GBodyparts.com. The ones on the car were pretty worn, I had repainted them several times, and the grille mounts were broken more times than I can recall. It was time - they lived a long life. As usual they were shipped...
  3. RunAwayNJ

    What did you buy for your G body today? [2016-2018]

    Ordered my new headlight bezels and grille from GBody parts. I've restored the ones on there as best as I can and while they look OK, one of the mounts on the drivers side grille is broken so its crooked. I've fixed it 3 times and its just done.
  4. RunAwayNJ

    BUILD THREAD 1986 Oldsmobile 442 Build

    Got this sweet keychain in the mail yesterday courtesy of GBODYPARTS.COM. Going to transfer my 442 keys over to it now. Its funny as I was browsing their site the other day looking for the small incremental things that its time to get to, like chrome trim and stuff. I think next on the list is...
  5. RunAwayNJ

    Congrats vanrah! GBotM Feb. '18

    Nice! Congratulations awesome car and pictures!
  6. RunAwayNJ

    GBotM Feb. '18 - FIRST PIX - ENTRIES

    My 1986 Oldsmobile 442 We purchased it from a member of this forum, QS442 after finding it up for sale online. We had to trailer it back (as you can see in the picture) from Delaware as the brake lines were shot (and it was going to NJ). We actually got it to NJ the weekend before hurricane...
  7. RunAwayNJ

    Where was your G-Body built?

    My 86 442 was built in Pontiac, MI. I have my build sheet somewhere but I got the dealership invoice from GM Heritage.
  8. RunAwayNJ

    What's your daily driver?

    Jeep ZJ I have is not a factory color, its actually a mid-90's GM color they used on pickups and we lightened it a little. I got the Jeep a few weeks before my mom passed away as a project. One of her favorite colors was that seafoam green. In fact, her office is painted in those colors and a...
  9. RunAwayNJ

    What's your daily driver?

    My 97 Jeep ZJ is the main one especially this winter, we also have a Suburban and a Hyundai.
  10. RunAwayNJ

    ENGLISHTOWN IS GONE!!!!!!!!!!!

    If you've ever driven through the neighborhoods on the way to the track, its all McMansions and crap. I bet some of the snooty inhabitants complained about the noise. Well, newsflash people - the track was there long before your upscale homes were built. Did you not know where you were moving...
  11. RunAwayNJ

    ENGLISHTOWN IS GONE!!!!!!!!!!!

    Here is the official release: http://www.etownraceway.com/mydocuments/nappfamilyrestructure.pdf It seems the drag racing will be gone, the rest remains. Swap meets, other races, shows, ect will still remain.
  12. RunAwayNJ

    BUILD THREAD 1986 Oldsmobile 442 Build

    Edelbrock published my testimonial on their web site! Have to say I LOVE how the car drives! We haven't made it to any more shows, but have been just driving it and enjoying it. It's better than a new car.
  13. RunAwayNJ

    GBotM Oct '17 - UNFINISHED - ENTRIES

    Here is my 1986 Oldsmobile 442 before and after pictures. We purchased it in 2012 from a forum member and it has been a steady work in progress since. It started out barely running, no brakes, and in poor condition. The interior was mostly gone or shot, and there was a lot of body work to be...
  14. RunAwayNJ

    BUILD THREAD 1986 Oldsmobile 442 Build

    Had a nice time today in Seaside at the Vintage Auto Club show - even won a trophy! First time I have ever won something at this show. Guess the engine finally did it! Lots of G-Bodies there, all Monte SS's. About 5-6 more in total. I think 3 of them won as well. Gorgeous day, gorgeous weather...
  15. RunAwayNJ

    ENGLISHTOWN SWAP MEET

    I went there in the spring, there seemed to be 100+ vendors selling bikes and crap that wasn't even car related. My 1 purchase - a hood ornament. It used to be much better. There was 1 guy there if I remember with Gbody stuff, but mostly Monte stuff. I'm going to go to the fall one on the...
  16. RunAwayNJ

    BUILD THREAD 1986 Oldsmobile 442 Build

    Did a few more things just getting ready for tomorrow's show and finishing up some projects of things we had sitting around. I got a new (used but new to me) hood ornament at the Englishtown swap meet in the spring and put that on. Cleaned up and started detailing the engine for the show, and...
  17. RunAwayNJ

    BUILD THREAD 1986 Oldsmobile 442 Build

    We moved locally, still in Ocean County NJ - just 2 town up from where we were. I'm still local to you. There is a show in Seaside this weekend (Sunday I think) we are going to debut the car at it. If you are looking for something to do bring your car and let me know, they will let you save...
  18. RunAwayNJ

    BUILD THREAD 1986 Oldsmobile 442 Build

    I think my shop had the same idea going into to this. With the 500cfm carb and keeping the exhaust to 2 1/4" which is what the outlets on the manifolds are, it runs great. The ram air was a last minute addition which we all thought would help it. Originally we were going to put the OEM dual...
  19. RunAwayNJ

    GBotM - Sept. '17 - CONGRATS CLUTCH

    Very nice - congrats!
  20. RunAwayNJ

    BUILD THREAD 1986 Oldsmobile 442 Build

    I really like the way it came out. Easy to install just used some silicone. Makes it look like aftermarket gauges. I've got a few other pieces to install I got months ago. Little bit at a time.

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