Experimental Olds 455 Hemi WHAT ? 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W43 W-43 on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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  • Опубликовано: 3 фев 2025

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  • @loucostabile
    @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +31

    Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

    • @Staridido1
      @Staridido1 2 месяца назад +1

      U mentioned PLANET 😂 we don't live on a spinning planet but a stationary enclosed horizontal plane with mountains and valleys and sea level everywhere on earth...its called an AIR-PLANE not AIR-ROUND

    • @theonionman
      @theonionman 2 месяца назад

      What is the name and paint code?
      That looks amazing!!!💛💛❤️

    • @buzzwaldron6195
      @buzzwaldron6195 2 месяца назад +2

      This engine isn't a hemi but a 4 valve pent roof chamber engine... as revealed in new 2024 videos...

    • @Mr.DickisBack
      @Mr.DickisBack 4 дня назад

      I filmed this car at The Bluegrass World of Wheels in January. You cannot appreciate this car enough until you actually see it in person.

  • @totalyep
    @totalyep 2 месяца назад +77

    Olds had some amazing engineering. These were wonderful cars.

    • @buzzwaldron6195
      @buzzwaldron6195 2 месяца назад +4

      This is the OHV 2 valves hemi... the other W43 is DOHC 4 valves per cylinder... don't know if it ever made it into a car...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi Sandra, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

    • @totalyep
      @totalyep 2 месяца назад +4

      @@buzzwaldron6195 I know and agree as an owner of a 1970 w30 4 speed car.

    • @RebeccaKenworthy
      @RebeccaKenworthy 2 месяца назад

      ​@@buzzwaldron6195Wow, that would have been something to behold... 😳 Almost like a modern Penta roof design, I assume

    • @chipsramek3868
      @chipsramek3868 2 месяца назад +1

      WOW ... I owned several and they were all crap ...

  • @maxr4448
    @maxr4448 2 месяца назад +26

    Just a Masterpiece! Thank You sir. Oldsmobile should have produced this!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Max R, "Just a Masterpiece!" High praise. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @timmotel5804
    @timmotel5804 2 месяца назад +29

    WoW!! The factories did some amazing things "back in the day". Thank You Both for showing this Remarkable Car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi JT, My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @unclerudy9797
    @unclerudy9797 2 месяца назад +18

    Amazing piece of GM/Oldsmobile History. Thanks for posting Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Rudy, Happy to share this "Amazing piece of GM/Oldsmobile History" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @gary9426
    @gary9426 2 месяца назад +15

    The Holy Grail of Olds engines...cheers Lou! 🍻😎

  • @marcels8649
    @marcels8649 2 месяца назад +7

    Speechless! Olds fans forever grateful for what you've done, keep the rockets lit! On my bucket list to see this, thank you

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Marc, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @Martmns
    @Martmns 2 месяца назад +62

    Lou, just to clarify things, the W43 was not a 'hemi'. it was a 'pentroof' engine. The W43 was a 4 valve engine, with two intake valves and two exhaust valves per cylinder arraigned in a 'pentroof' layout. A 'hemi' engine as the name implies has a round or 'hemispherical' (ie - 'half a circle') combustion chambers with the intake and exhaust valves facing each other on opposite sides of the combustion chamber and thus a 'hemi' can only ever have two valves per cylinder as the port layout would be impossible to have four valves connecting to their corresponding ports in a circular fashion.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +11

      Martmns, Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Since the spark plug wire go into the valve covers like a 426 Hemi, I'm going to get a LOT more views if I call it an Olds Hemi.

    • @JasenRamsey-er6ek
      @JasenRamsey-er6ek 2 месяца назад +20

      @@loucostabileso you are more about clicks than getting the right information out there. Lost a lot of credibility Lou.

    • @JamesMcCown-q5s
      @JamesMcCown-q5s 2 месяца назад +3

      Very interesting a valuable PS to attach to any explanation of a certain model. I had automatically figured it to be a hemispherical type arrangement.😮

    • @billymack4606
      @billymack4606 2 месяца назад

      @@JasenRamsey-er6ek You must be a member of the dodge dumb club my bet you is don't even own a muscle car all you do is read about them so you can assert something you read about in a conversation. Old iron lovers does not need or want your opinion so let people admire them and it's alright for the owners to present their muscle car however they want if you don't like it just scroll on or yell at your mom from the troll basement for more cookies to help you pound those keys you masterful keyboard warrior you.

    • @JosephGiffel-pv8ss
      @JosephGiffel-pv8ss 2 месяца назад +4

      Better than a hemi

  • @markg7030
    @markg7030 2 месяца назад +44

    This experimental creation must have cost a fortune and I love it!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +10

      Not sure what the cost is, and happy to read "I love it!" :-)

    • @ginor8416
      @ginor8416 2 месяца назад +4

      I still want it as my daily driver

  • @bumsharvest5493
    @bumsharvest5493 2 месяца назад +12

    That is the coolest 442 Ive ever seen, and James did one heck of a nice job on her. Thanks for the lesson and thanks for taking the time to show it...beautiful!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Bums Harvest, "That is the coolest 442 I've ever seen" High praise :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @Thekarlskorner
    @Thekarlskorner 2 месяца назад +13

    Hello Lou, James,
    Lou, you are with one of the most prolific and standard setting gentlemen in the hobby. I am glad you and James have hooked up. Many of the features in the restoration/build you will never see; that is how far this went beyond a normal restoration. As an example, the trim work inside the seats duplicates the factory to perfection; something that will never be seen. Matching the weld discoloration on the driveshaft is another example of the detail. Then there is the W-43 455 Engine. The work and parts fabrication go beyond belief. Pattern makers, molding specialists and machining experts helped James and his crew bring it all together. A true 1,000-point car. I am happy to have participated in a small way by recreating the chambered tailpipe equipped on this outstanding piece of Oldsmobile Engineering History. Thank you both for sharing this presentation.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +3

      Hello James, Happy to share James car with you :-) Lou

    • @theonionman
      @theonionman 2 месяца назад

      ​@@loucostabileI thought only '67's had chambered exhaust. I always wondered why that didn't seem to catch on.

  • @TheInsaneShecklador
    @TheInsaneShecklador 2 месяца назад +18

    I remember seeing a magazine article on the Olds hemi many years ago. Thanks for showing us this vid.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi The Insane Shecklador, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the magazine article you read :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @xtc1957
    @xtc1957 2 месяца назад +24

    THAT is one valuable 'blast from the past.'

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад

      Hi xtc1957, Happy to share this car with you, Lou

    • @robertkeeney3898
      @robertkeeney3898 2 месяца назад

      ​@@loucostabileDumb question: is this a clone or the real thing?

  • @JeffKing310
    @JeffKing310 2 месяца назад +37

    What a nice Olds!
    Like you, I have never heard of the W43. Very cool.
    Thanks Lou and William for letting us see this one-off icon.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +5

      Hi Jeff, Happy to share this experimental car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @canadaverydry
    @canadaverydry 2 месяца назад +23

    OMGOMG !! What a beauty!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Happy to read "OMGOMG !! What a beauty!" :-)

  • @davidcollins5107
    @davidcollins5107 2 месяца назад +14

    this is the most desireable car on the planet to me. Good God !!! fabulous

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp 2 месяца назад +12

    Wow, there's a monster lurking under that hood! The '70 has always been my favorite in the 442 line up, but Mr. Kryta's is truly the best of the best. What a great Olds. Thanks, Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "Mr. Kryta's is truly the best of the best" High praise. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @billyhndrsn4542
    @billyhndrsn4542 2 месяца назад +13

    I do wish Oldsmobile would of put this engine into production. True the insurance industry was coming down hard on the muscle car - performance with upcoming emission standards, but, Oldsmobile could of produced the W 43 for motorhomes, RVs, and even the boating applications. It is said to be 4 valves per cylinder, special reinforced block w/4 bolt mains, special forged cranks and rods to handle 600 to 700 Hp 455 cubic in motor( really 485 here). The one that got away. Thanks for bringing it up here.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +3

      Hi Billy, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel. You're welcome, Lou

    • @billyhndrsn4542
      @billyhndrsn4542 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@loucostabile thanks, subscribed a long time back. Enjoy the content. Keep up the good work. I do not hold anything against you for driving a Dodge Viper, that is your gas bill.

  • @freddietee1225
    @freddietee1225 2 месяца назад +7

    WOW.........thought I'd never see a OLD's HEMI..............AMAZING !

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Freddie, Happy to read you appreciate see this Olds Hemi :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @mikemiller659
    @mikemiller659 2 месяца назад +10

    In 1974 I bought a 1970 442 ..not a W-30 For (1,900.00) But it had the OAI Hood and power windows & locks AC etc. slap stick shifter. I Loved the car !!! It was Cinnamon Brown, w/tan trim. FAST and fun to drive. riding around OKCity OK in my youth. Great memories and WHAT a Beautiful W-you have there its Brand New.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Mike, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @bobsilver3983
    @bobsilver3983 2 месяца назад +9

    Amazing, I have never heard of this car. Great Story/video Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Bob, Happy to read you appreciate this "Amazing" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @lancesteele9719
    @lancesteele9719 2 месяца назад +8

    Very cool car !! Kudos to everyone involved with this incredible 442 !!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Lance, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @johncornell3665
    @johncornell3665 2 месяца назад +4

    I always learn something on your channel. I had never heard of a W43. What a piece of history and luckily it is preserved by this gentleman. Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад

      I'm happy to read you're learning from the videos on the Channel. I'm learning all the time from the CARetakers too. I find that to be so much fun :-) You're welcome John!

  • @bertamusprime618
    @bertamusprime618 2 месяца назад +5

    Very cool! Thank you James and your team for building and displaying this fine machine to the world. Thanks Lou for the video, absolutely awesome

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      High praise :-) You're welcome Bertamusprime

  • @lelanburns6182
    @lelanburns6182 2 месяца назад +3

    Thanks for letting me see the coolest car. Your efforts are remarkable. And I am a mechanic of over 40 years!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Lelan, Happy to read you appreciate the work to build this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @kirkneprud8336
    @kirkneprud8336 2 месяца назад +6

    In 1970 Popular Hot Rodding magazine had a project car that was a 442 W-30 hardtop in Sebring Yellow with red stripes. I thought it was a weird and kind of awful color scheme, but now I love it! And wow, a real W 43 engine in an appropriate, fabulously restored car. It doesn't get any better than this. Thank you for doing a feature on it Lou

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Happy to read "but now I love it!" :-) You're welcome Kirk

  • @anoldsman
    @anoldsman 2 месяца назад +2

    WOW! The amount of work involved is incredible. Thank you very much for putting this combination together. Now...figure out how to make and sell the parts. LOL

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi anoldsman, Happy to read "WOW! The amount of work involved is incredible." :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

  • @motorTranz
    @motorTranz 2 месяца назад +3

    That is about the most beautiful car ever featured on your channel Lou! 😍😍😍😍😍 Thank you!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад

      High praise. You're welcome motorTranz!

  • @pauldeschamps8965
    @pauldeschamps8965 2 месяца назад +7

    Bout time someone put this together 😊 OLDSMOBILE

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Paul, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @cmc6295
    @cmc6295 2 месяца назад +4

    Such great vehicles made in the 70s. Magnificently restored. Undoubtedly unique muscle car. Thank you for gracing us with these unique autos.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi C MC, Happy to share this "Magnificently restored. Undoubtedly unique muscle car." with you. You're welcome, Lou

  • @ThomasHarrier
    @ThomasHarrier 2 месяца назад +5

    Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. You hit it out the ballpark

  • @martychamplin7793
    @martychamplin7793 2 месяца назад +2

    I remember being ten and my school teacher neighbor came rolling home with one of these.
    It was so cool!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Marty, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your School Teachers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @Clyde-2055
    @Clyde-2055 2 месяца назад +2

    Damn Lou !! You’ve outdone yourself. I literally got chill bumps from that beautiful car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      "I literally got chill bumps from that beautiful car." NICE! Clyde!

  • @richarddevoe5871
    @richarddevoe5871 2 месяца назад +5

    Same as you Lou..heard of this engine but first time seeing it !! What a fantastic piece of history and I can only imagine how it would run..oooh love to see someone banging those gears !😮

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Richard, My pleasure sharing this engine with you :-) I'd like to hear it run too, Lou

  • @classicmusclecarexhaust1988
    @classicmusclecarexhaust1988 2 месяца назад +8

    James Kryta of Inline Tube has been one of the heavyweights in keeping Oldsmobile history alive. Olds was doing some wild stuff back around '70 and I remember seeing the Olds experimental engines on the cover of Hot Rod back then. What I wouldn't do to see a real magazine road test of this car to see what could have been. Unfortunately, muscle car magazines seem to be going the way of the W43 Olds- extinct. Only on MCS are we going see something like this car. Tell James to put some gas in that thing, I want to hear it!! Awesome car, awesome video Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), Happy to read you recall the magazine with the Olds experimental engine on the cover. I'd like to hear this one too :-) Lou

  • @55cleon
    @55cleon 2 месяца назад +5

    🤯 WOW!!! THIS WAS PROBABLY THE COOLEST EPISODE I'VE SEEN 🤷🏿‍♂️.

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 2 месяца назад +4

    🙋‍♂️LOU,JAMES THANKS FOR SHARING THIS 😎 ONE OF A KIND 💚💚💚

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      You're welcome Budget Audiophile Life-long :-)

  • @davidlackovich946
    @davidlackovich946 2 месяца назад +3

    What a truly unique Olds..W33..442 very special! Thnx Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Happy to share with you. You're welcome David.

  • @louiskats5116
    @louiskats5116 2 месяца назад +4

    G'day Lou,
    As the biggest fan of Oldsmobile in Australia that is truly truly amazing.
    Heard about, if only Oldsmobile made it to production that would of been the King Kong of Muscle Cars.
    Little old Oldsmobile kicking arse.
    That would have to be the number 1 attraction at MCACN this year in my opinion.
    Lou thank you so much for posting.
    Cheers
    Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺

    • @buzzwaldron6195
      @buzzwaldron6195 2 месяца назад

      Olds kicked ass in '53 when it took over NASCAR from Hudson... and again in '65 when the 442 got 400" and tripower! This is the OHV 2 valves hemi... the other W43 is DOHC 4 valves per cylinder... don't know if it ever made it into a car...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад

      Hi Louis, Happy to share this Oldsmobile Hemi with you :-) My pleasure sharing with you. Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia. Cheers, Lou

    • @louiskats5116
      @louiskats5116 2 месяца назад

      @@buzzwaldron6195 👍👍👍

    • @louiskats5116
      @louiskats5116 2 месяца назад

      @@loucostabile 👍👍👍

  • @woodyifhecould4024
    @woodyifhecould4024 2 месяца назад +1

    I love it but had never heard of it like many others .Would have been a great car and this example is fabulous.Thanks for restore and showing it to us.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Woody, Happy to read "I love it" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @johnhenrymcmahon6878
    @johnhenrymcmahon6878 Месяц назад +2

    Hey Lou! Oh man, big bro. EPIC Olds right here, man. These 442's are handsome cars-elegant and brutal, both (Boy! We miss Oldsmobile🥲). But what a great reminder this is. I have never heard of this W43 engine, man. And James' ingenuity and creativity is amazing to witness! And Lou, on the eve on my 54th birthday (!!! Jeez Louise JV Johnny is getting up there lol 😜) this 442 100% has me struggling to remain conscious, man. YUP-he knocks me right out. You and James both carrying me to a couch on the side?, or is JV Johnny going on a one shoulder ride of his big bro Lou? I am still 100% a lightweight 🤣🤣after all, my balding head bobbing, limp stocking calves and feet swaying.....😵😵🤪Thanks for all these awesome videos, right here before Christmas, too. God bless ya, big bro! JV Johnny ⚾⚾

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Месяц назад +1

      Hey JV Johnny, I have never heard of a W-43 either. I agree, James's ingenuity (well said) is amazing. HAPPY "KO" BIRTHDAY! My pleasure sharing this special car on your soon to be special day. Blessings received. God bless you too. Merry Christmas, Lou

  • @robertphillips6296
    @robertphillips6296 Месяц назад +3

    Now that is an Engine!

  • @robzilla60
    @robzilla60 2 месяца назад +3

    I'm just amazed. First of all, never heard about the experimental W-43. The restoration on this car is immaculate, and 5 years in the making. Then this engine. Damn. If the sticker is correct, this beauty makes 560 HP. Then the kicker, never been driven. This masterpiece is the GRAIL!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi robzilla60, Happy to read "This masterpiece is the GRAIL!" and that you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lo

  • @JamesMcCown-q5s
    @JamesMcCown-q5s 2 месяца назад +1

    You never failed to amaze me Lou you find things that I don’t even know about or heard about and like I told you before I have been a gearhead from the time I was born and I’m 74 years old terrific job blue get me on your subscribe list because I hit the subscribe button. I always thought I was subscribe before, but I haven’t been getting no notifications for you.❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi James, Happy to share cars with you. RUclips is interesting, if you "hit" subscribe and the "little bell" you should get my posts. The best way to help is watch the commercials in full, when you skip them, I don't get paid. That helps me keep the Channel going. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

    • @JamesMcCown-q5s
      @JamesMcCown-q5s 2 месяца назад

      @ I did not know that it makes sense. I will make sure I don’t skip any more commercials. God bless.Lou🙏

  • @george1la
    @george1la 2 месяца назад +1

    Amazing, one of one. Super valuable now and much more in the future. It is perfect.

  • @sidefx996
    @sidefx996 2 месяца назад +3

    Amazing car. Thank you for sharing.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Happy to read you enjoy this "Amazing car" :-) You're welcome.

  • @Caddy2006
    @Caddy2006 2 месяца назад +6

    Nice car thank you ☺️

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      My pleasure sharing this car with you :-)

  • @stevenfreed3250
    @stevenfreed3250 2 месяца назад +1

    Lou, you are the best of the best!! Love all of your videos because all of the cars are either cream puffs or rare, this one takes the cake. Super cool, thanks so much for indulging my muscle car addiction!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад

      Hi Steven, High praise. My pleasure sharing with you, Lou

  • @jonathanhernandez4304
    @jonathanhernandez4304 7 дней назад +1

    Wow, I thought I knew all there was to know about 1968 to 1973 Buick GS's and Oldsmobile 442's. What a cool car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  7 дней назад +1

      Hi Jonathan, I'm learning all the time from the CARetakers. I find that to be so much fun. Lou

  • @marygee8900
    @marygee8900 2 месяца назад +3

    I was quite fortunate to be a GMI co-op engineering student in 1970 with Oldsmobile Div as my sponsor. I do remember 2 of the W43 engines setting in cradles at the Building 64 dyno labs. The story I remember is that GM Corporate would not let an "A" body on the street with that much power. It wasn't long after that that I became involved with both the air bag and catalytic converter programs.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi Mary, Happy to read this car brings back memories of when you were a "GMI co-op engineering student in 1970 with Oldsmobile Div as my sponsor." :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @Random-nn5fc
    @Random-nn5fc 2 месяца назад +1

    Great looking - Looks like a labor of love.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi Random 549, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and work that went into this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @DWH072
    @DWH072 2 месяца назад +1

    Always learning from your channel.
    Thanks Lou 👍

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi DWH072, I'm learning all the time from the CARetakers too. I find that to be so much fun :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @hatbpto5180
    @hatbpto5180 2 месяца назад +2

    I remember seeing this in a chapter in an old book on engines. The Oldsmobile engineeering department produced both a pushrod and a dohc version of this engine. They were both four valves per cylinder. The pushrod version was interesting and more challenging to build; the rocker arms looked to be over half a foot long to reach over to the exhaust valves. I hope to run across that book again.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Hat Bpto, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the old book on engines you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @theonionman
    @theonionman 2 месяца назад +1

    That paint & color choice is amazing!!!💛💛❤️

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

  • @truckerkevthepaidtourist
    @truckerkevthepaidtourist 2 месяца назад +6

    That's amazing hemmings and a whole lot of other things there's articles on this engine when Jim first bought it.
    Very cool to see it finally completed too bad we didn't see it run but maybe it'll be a time when it will.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Happy to read "That's amazing" :-)

  • @LifewithPatrick-dq1rd
    @LifewithPatrick-dq1rd 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this remarkable car I had heard of Gm hemi headed experiments but a complete car wow

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Patrick, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @josephrodwell6643
    @josephrodwell6643 2 месяца назад +1

    Awesome , a REAL LEGEND . I read about this car as a kid

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi Joseph, Happy to read you appreciate this "Awesome" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @bigtime1985
    @bigtime1985 Месяц назад +3

    I owned a 70 442. It wasn't a W-30 but the stock 455 was a torque monster. I sure miss that car!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Месяц назад +1

      Hi Brent, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @stevebyrne4235
    @stevebyrne4235 2 месяца назад +5

    Remarkable! Thanks

  • @DaveSoCal
    @DaveSoCal 2 месяца назад +1

    Loved it ! Need more on this car and owners journey. Lots of weird car stuff out there like Pontiac OHC V-8 and Aluminum block 455, etc

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Happy to read "Love it !" NICE !

  • @jeanlawson9133
    @jeanlawson9133 2 месяца назад +1

    The Yellow with Red , awesome.... thanks for sharing..

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Jean, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @davidtappe5337
    @davidtappe5337 2 месяца назад +1

    Good job James. I learned something.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi David, Happy to read you learned something :-) I'm learning all the time too from the CARetakers, and I find that to be so much fun. Lou

  • @benzlick
    @benzlick 2 месяца назад +6

    Holy smokes! I can’t believe I’m seeing a 455 Olds HEMI! Never heard, never knew! Makes me wonder what other muscle car manufacturer mysteries lie in wait to be discovered 😎

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +3

      Hi benzlick, Happy to read "Holy smokes! I can’t believe I’m seeing a 455 Olds HEMI!" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with, Lou

    • @02autogt
      @02autogt 2 месяца назад

      And you've STILL NEVER seen a 455 Olds Hemi engine...😂😂

  • @hankd18
    @hankd18 2 месяца назад +2

    As in life, timing is everything. This engine could have been quite a game changer if introduced just a few years earlier. Thanks for a peek at what might have been.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi hankd18, Thank you for viewing, sharing your thoughts, and you're welcome. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @hiitsstillme
    @hiitsstillme 2 месяца назад +1

    A very nice creation. Thanks Lou!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi 1969, Happy to read you enjoy this "creation" :-) You're welcome, Lou

  • @Litauen-yg9ut
    @Litauen-yg9ut 2 месяца назад +16

    WOW, what a piece of history...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Happy to share this car with you :-)

  • @1966oldsguy
    @1966oldsguy Месяц назад +1

    Great to see an Oldsmobile featured online. It’s not hate, but I think I’ve seen every variant and type of mustang, Camaro, nova and chevelle. Variety is fantastic

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  Месяц назад +1

      Hi 4672 Builds, Happy to share the variety of cars with you :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @katiekennedy9214
    @katiekennedy9214 2 месяца назад +1

    What a beauty . Then your viper at the end always gets me so excited because I miss hearing the sound of the viper thank you for this video.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Katie, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing my Viper too. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou P.S. Thought you might like this video too. ruclips.net/video/_cVNSu5xv6Y/видео.html

  • @markruffner9143
    @markruffner9143 2 месяца назад +5

    Speechless...

  • @michaelgorman4229
    @michaelgorman4229 2 месяца назад +2

    Wow amazing and experimental Oldsmobiles Hemi motor never heard of W43 😎👍

    • @freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270
      @freedomsnotfreefreedomsnot3270 2 месяца назад +1

      Hemi heads.

    • @scottjordan5485
      @scottjordan5485 2 месяца назад +2

      There was also a OW43, an all aluminum four cam four valve 455.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Michael, Happy to read you appreciate the engine in this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

    • @michaelgorman4229
      @michaelgorman4229 2 месяца назад

      @ yes indeed

  • @hondalimited7509
    @hondalimited7509 2 месяца назад +1

    Thats a new one on me and I'm from the muscle car era. As they say, what legends are made of.....

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Honda Limited, New one on me too. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @davidchristensen6908
    @davidchristensen6908 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow, what a car. A true treasure

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi David, Happy to read you appreciate this "true treasure" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @bryandoughty7291
    @bryandoughty7291 2 месяца назад +2

    Man I was an Olds guy back in the day would've done anything for this one a beautiful car

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi Bryan, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @rogerwalker9191
    @rogerwalker9191 2 месяца назад +2

    ...I hung the REAR bumpers, along with a partner, on the 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442s & Wagons at the Lansing Final assembly plant in '69-'70. Believe we were running 92 jobs an hour, later production was raised by a few more jobs per hr. I remember a lot of Yellow 442s coming down the line!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Roger, Thank you for viewing and sharing your 1st hand experience, Lou

    • @bigtime1985
      @bigtime1985 Месяц назад

      I owned one of them. That's awesome.

  • @skipkaye8532
    @skipkaye8532 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow James! Great work Lou.👍🏻

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Skip, Happy to read you appreciate the work to build this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @justinprest1984FORD1
    @justinprest1984FORD1 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow this video really took off. 😮 !! But Iam. It surprised it’s quite a machine !😎👌

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi Justin, Happy to read you enjoy this "machine" :-) Lou

  • @nicholasdean1593
    @nicholasdean1593 2 месяца назад +9

    I saw the other one at the R.E. Olds museum in Lansing 20 some years ago. I'm pretty sure they've still got it displayed there. I didn't know there was another one of these out in the world... Amazing!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi Nick, Happy to read you saw the other engine :-) NICE! Lou

    • @davidhesse2725
      @davidhesse2725 2 месяца назад +3

      We were at the show today and saw the W43 Olds with the hood open and was amazed to see an Olds Hemi in the engine bay... something I had heard they had experimented with but had never seen. Thanks for doing a deep dive into this great car.

  • @tomblake3809
    @tomblake3809 2 месяца назад +4

    Wow, just wow.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Happy to read "Wow, just wow." :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

  • @NateLarsonTheNetNinja
    @NateLarsonTheNetNinja 2 месяца назад +1

    I'm both amazed by the restoration, and sad that nobody will drive it an enjoy it. What a cool car that should be driven!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Nate, Happy to read you appreciate the work that went into this car :-) Oh, I think it will be driven once in a while. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @IowaBudgetRCBashers
    @IowaBudgetRCBashers 2 месяца назад +1

    That’s absolutely amazing

  • @MIKHAILOV130580
    @MIKHAILOV130580 2 месяца назад +4

    no words can express that beauty

  • @leroycaudill96
    @leroycaudill96 2 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful car Lou God Bless.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад

      Hi Leroy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Blessings received, and God bless you too, Lou

  • @Vini-Pizza
    @Vini-Pizza 2 месяца назад +2

    Excellent video!

  • @bruceallen6016
    @bruceallen6016 2 месяца назад +2

    WOW! I'm an old Oldsmobile 442 guy and have had more than a few including a 1970 W30 4 speed car, but have never heard of let alone see one of these. I would love to see and hear it run. 😎😎😎

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi Bruce, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @tunnelportterror
    @tunnelportterror 2 месяца назад +2

    Nice tribute car to an idea engineering exercise.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi tunnelportterror, Happy to read you think his car is "Nice" :-) Lou

  • @sydrider6023
    @sydrider6023 2 месяца назад +1

    First time I hear about this. Soo cool!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi SYD Rider, My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

  • @monarchmark1967
    @monarchmark1967 2 месяца назад +1

    WOW! mind blowing car,

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Mark, Happy to read you appreciate this "mind blowing car" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @nealivers7479
    @nealivers7479 2 месяца назад +2

    Stunning car...and that Resto is amazing. A W-43...WTF Just awesome.
    It's like the RAM AIR Pontiacs...no, not the RAIII, RAIV, or even the "regular" Holy Grail RAV - there were SkunkWorks motors from Pontiac too.
    RA VI & RAVII motors were modified 428s with single and dual quad carbs, supposedly putting out 630-650hp

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Neal, Happy to read you appreciate this "Stunning car" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @monkeyearcheese420
    @monkeyearcheese420 2 месяца назад +1

    I thought I loved Oldsmobile for almost thirty years now. I had no idea this existed

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Carlos, This one is a "What if it existed car" so I think you're good on your Oldsmobile love :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @michaelrapoza4995
    @michaelrapoza4995 2 месяца назад +1

    Incredible love rare engines

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Michael, Happy to read you appreciate this "Incredible" car with the rare engine :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @RebeccaKenworthy
    @RebeccaKenworthy 2 месяца назад +5

    What an amazing vehicle. A piece of history we were never meant to see... Glad someone found it and put all that work in to bring it back to what it was meant to be... Amazing!!!

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Rebecca, Happy to read you appreciate the work that went into this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @1350Fun
    @1350Fun 2 месяца назад +1

    Hey James...ILL CALL YOU THE NEWDR.OLDS😂 thanks for building this car to show its real!!!❤

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi 1350Fun, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @lessharratt8719
    @lessharratt8719 2 месяца назад +2

    How could you not drive this??? Help me understand. This man has some serious talent.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      If it were mine, I'd have to drive it :-)

    • @OldRustySteele
      @OldRustySteele 2 месяца назад +1

      The main problem when you own a rare car is that you run the risk of an accident, stone chips, ordinary wear, etc., when you drive it. This is why I’ve never worried about having an “all numbers matching” vintage car. I’d rather own an old classic that I can drive!

  • @there_is_nothing_here
    @there_is_nothing_here 2 месяца назад +2

    Wow that's really cool.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi Paul, Happy to read you appreciate this "really cool" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @darrininverarity4297
    @darrininverarity4297 2 месяца назад +1

    This has to be the rarest and most highly detailed muscle car.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Darrin, High praise. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @boblee4739
    @boblee4739 2 месяца назад +1

    That car ia a head turner.absolutely beautiful

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +1

      Hi Bob, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @chuckwhitson654
    @chuckwhitson654 2 месяца назад +2

    In high school I had a 68 and a 76 Camaro, best friend had a 68 olds cutlass s , that we put a 455 outta a 70 olds 98 , man those were the days

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi Chuck, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cars, and your Best Friends car too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

  • @Marc816
    @Marc816 2 месяца назад +9

    Olds wanted to get that W-43 into the showroom, but the GREAT GENIUSES at GM said no!!!

    • @buzzwaldron6195
      @buzzwaldron6195 2 месяца назад +1

      Too fast for the public... This is the OHV 2 valves hemi... the other W43 is DOHC 4 valves per cylinder... don't know if it ever made it into a car...

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi Marc, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou

    • @basilcarroll9729
      @basilcarroll9729 2 месяца назад +3

      It was another GM division that campaigned to kill the project . They had a couple of high profile cars that they did not want over shadowed .

    • @rogergoodman8665
      @rogergoodman8665 2 месяца назад +5

      That "other" GM division has to be Chevrolet...😂😂😂 Chevy was "well-known" for being the division that never stops crying.

    • @Marc816
      @Marc816 2 месяца назад +2

      @@rogergoodman8665 chevROACHlet

  • @ivanlaws622
    @ivanlaws622 2 месяца назад +5

    That is nothing less than perfection in restoration. It's a dream cruse dream!

  • @louf7178
    @louf7178 2 месяца назад +1

    Amazing. Thanks for a great overview.
    Let's have a hypothetical race against a RA-V.

    • @loucostabile
      @loucostabile  2 месяца назад +2

      Hi Lou, Happy to read you appreciate this "Amazing" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou