1974 Oldsmobile 442 - 495 Stroker Engine

1974 Oldsmobile 442 Description

This is a nice driver muscle car, with 500+ Hp & 600 Ft lbs of torque. Its great from 5 foot, there are blemishes and flaws in the paint. This is NOT a frame off restoration car, and its not priced as one. The body is nice, and she turns heads wherevershe goes. This is a great driver and street bruiser!There are almost 100 photos in this listing, I have covered pretty much every angle I can think of. If there is a specific pic you want, please contact me and I'll get it for you as quickly as I can. I'm selling this car for someone, and its almost 1 hour away, I will try and get the pic by the following day for you.
Here's the details;

1974 Oldsmobile cutlass original 442

• First 4 VIN 3G37
• G = cutlass
• 37 = Hardtop coupe
• Has the M 5th digit 350 4Bbl dual exhaust
• D = Doraville GA assembly plant
• ST74 = 1974 model year
• 3 = Oldsmobile Division
• AG = Cutlass model line
• 37 = Coupe (Cutlass) body style
• D = Doraville, GA assembly plant, which is very interesting because that wasn't an Oldsmobile assembly plant for the 1974 model year
• 53556 BDY = Fisher Body sequential ID number (not related to the VIN)
• TR955 = Red vinyl interior
• AN7 = Swivel bucket seats
• 11 11 PNT = Antique White upper and lower body color
• 05A = built the first week of May, 1974
• 73X = Compaticolor interior

The Exterior
This is an originalOhio car broughtto NY by its owner some years ago. The owner claims never seen a NY winter, and judging from the underside, I would agree. Since then, he has had both the front and rear bumpers re-chromed, and had the paint and body work done. Its a solid body with a small right rear lower quarter repair. The floors, doors, bumper boxes, frame and trunk are rock solid and in amazing condition for a 42 year old car. The doors open up nicely and do NOT drop! That's amazing for a car of this age and those monster doors.The hood is the original louvered hood, and the scoops are aftermarket, the owner's attempt to mimicthe earlier years 442 and these could be removed. The paint shows some blemishes and chips, looks good from 5 foot. The driver side rear panel is the worse, as the paint and sealer bubbled from moisture when it was painted. I tried to capture it in the pics, please look at them closely. I'm not going to claim there is no filler in the car, but its not a bondo buggy either! This is a solid 442 with tons of potential if you want to restore her to greatness.The passenger door, it doesn't open from the outside, an easy fix, needs a new clip for the latch rod. The trunk lid is in great shape and closes solid. The trunk floor is perfect, not a spot of rust and the underside just as clean. The suspension and brakes are all good, and still stock. See the pics, they tell the tale.
The Interior
The interior needs a full restoration. This car is equipped with the original swivel bucket seats and they work. The driver seat someone cut the back to install a 5 point racing harness. The seat it self is badly worn. The passenger seat looks like it could be recovered pretty easily, the back seat as well. The door panels are all there, and I think with a little work could be restored. The headliner looks good, without any visiblerips or holes. The center console has been modified to fit the B&M ratchet shifter. The original is included and in good condition. Some of the trim piece are off, and are included, they will need attention. He has some spares which with a good coat of paint could be used. The top of dash has a hole cut in it, from what appears to have been a tachometer mount, and it has a crack. The rest of the dash looks good, and all of the gauges are operational. The heater controls have been removed as well as the radio. This car was stripped down for racing, but it will not take much to bring this car back to its 442 glory.
The Engine

1968/69 Oldsmobile 455 block, the block casting #396021. Obviously not the original engine. The engine was built by Finger lakes machine in Canandaigua, New York. They are one of the best engine builders in the Finger lakes, most of the stock cars engines racing in the area are build by them.Carl McQuillen Racing Engines dyno'd tested the engine at 500+ hp & 600 lb of torque.See the pics for the Dyno results.

The Specs

Bored and stroked to 495 CID. Light weight forged pistons, H - Beam rods rated @ 8,000 RPM, Edelbrock Torquer intake, Edelbrock Aluminum heads,COMP Cams 42-225-4 Xtreme Energy Camshaft:Intake Valve Lift (in.)0.541Exhaust Valve Lift (in.)0.544RPM Range2300-6500Int. Duration @ .050 in. (Deg)240Exh. Duration @ .050 in. (Deg)246Int. Duration Advertised (Deg)284Exh. Duration Advertised (Deg)296, Comp Cams Roller Rockers,Rochester Quadra jet 850 CFM,Hooker 1 7/8" headers, 2 1/2" pipes, andStock style mufflers.Electronic water pump and cooling fan.Turbo 350 transmission with 2500 stallconverter all freshly rebuilt, Drive shaft loop,10 bolt rear end with 410 gears, and New Mickey Thompson Sportsmans on15 x 11 Weld wheels and new front tires on15 x 6 Weld wheels. The engine and transmission were all just rebuilt with about 300 miles on them.

Now for the Pics

You can click on any of the pics in the photo album and see a larger image. Due to E bay'sscripting limitations, I cannot link all of the pics.

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Here's a Walk around video of the car and engine running. Just listen to that Cam!

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The reserve price of the car is what the drive line build cost is alone. Our loss is your gain. This is a great muscle car you can drive and restore! This car is being sold as is where is, with no warranty express or implied. This car is drivable, however due to the deep gears I would advise against driving any great distances to return home. This car has been sitting for a while, I would advise checking all fluid levels before any serious driving is done. All shipping and transportation will need to be arrangedby the buyer. Any overseas buyers must setup their own shipping company and pay any tariffs or fees applicable. This car must be paid in full before any shipping or pick up. This will be a cash only sale. All sales are final. This car is also listed locally and I reserve the right to end this auction at any time.Any questions, just ask.May the Odds forever be in your favor!Happy bidding!