W302NV's (Josh Fredenburg ) Remarkable Red 442 W30

[Xplantdad]

I've been lurking on this board for some time, and after seeing more and more cars like mine being discussed, I decide to join.


I was lucky enough to have some neat cars during high school, a 69' and a 70' Cutlass, a loaded 86 Cutlass Salon with T-tops V8 and posi, and a loaded 71 Lemans Sport with a 400ci 4bbl, TH400, Safe-T-Track rear, factory Enduro Nose with Ram Air hood, buckets, factory tach / gauges. etc etc. but I ALWAYS wanted a 70 W30. After looking off and on for close to 10 years, we found this numbers matching, well documented example 6 years ago only 3 hours from home in suburban Chicago. It has 53k on the clock, and was restored in the early to mid-80's. Aside from the few upgrades we added (Rally Pac and Sport Wheel), an unexpected engine rebuild, and some under hood detailing, it remains as it was purchased.


We have a great time meeting people while at car shows, and other events. I met a very good friend of mine through this car. I client of mine came in to discuss a few things, and noticed a picture of my car. He proceeded to tell me that a guy at his company recently purchased one just like it . Yeah right...so I gave him my card and asked him to pass it along to the guy with the car just like mine. He gave me a call, and we agreed to meet at a local car show. Even though his car was not just like mine (his is a Matador Red 4-spd W30 Sports Coupe talk about rare ) it was close enough. After talking about how and when we purchased our cars, we discovered that he purchased his the same week we did, and only an hour away. Plans are in place for major refreshing, drive-line swap, and a visit to the Pure Stock Musclecar Drags in '07. I know a number of you guys have been able to track down previous owners, and I would love some tips We have all the original paperwork from the original owner in Ohio, and have a few things from places in Virginia and Maryland, and I was told the car was in Louisiana before coming to the Chicagoland area...so I have a few places to start, I just don't know where


Take Care,
Josh

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[camarojoe]

Nice car, great photographs too... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Xplantdad]

Joe, I agree. I prodded and pushed and pleaded with Josh to have his car featured in members rides...It's an awesome car. Josh is pretty handy with the camera, too!

442W30=Way cool...especially in RED! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

Josh, thanks for sharing your car with us. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

BTW...you can still lurk if you want to...but it's more fun to have fun with these guys! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[w302nv]

Hi Guys..thanks for posting it Bruce. I am a bit out of my league with some of these guys, but I sure do love the cars here (a lot like Muscle Car Review was in the good ol' days!)...I usually like to read and learn vs. putting my 0.02 in on stuff I dont know about http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I keep pretty quiet, you can bet if there was a discussion on Oldsmobiles and 71 Lemans Sports, I would be posting away. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Stunning example!
Beautiful restoration.

[DaJudge]

Very nice ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[budnate]

dig the alley shot..all we need is Frankie's mug standing in the shadows

[hvychev]

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..all we need is Frankie's mug standing in the shadows

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Neat car! I dug the shots too! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[SS427]

Beautiful car and very nice way to work the photographs to make the car look even more stunning! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Rick

[Z-11 396]

JOSH, A FANTASTIC LOOKING CAR, AND A GREAT STORY TO GO WITH IT, THANKS FOR SHARING,,,,KASEY ... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[agtw31]

be sure to check out


www.w-machines.com (http://www.w-machines.com)

lots of awesome pics!!!!!

[Mr. T]

Very nice W30 Josh. Great pictures, great restoration. You should be real proud of her. I really like how you displayed the American flag in the back window. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Bill Pritchard]

Beautiful car, thanks for sharing....love those alley photos http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[396/425blr]

super nice http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[jeff morocco]

awesome red !!!!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Chevy454]

Those alley shots are REDICULOUS! Like poster shots... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[70Z]

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Those alley shots are REDICULOUS! Like poster shots...

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No kidding!!!..I think it's safe to say you've just raised the photograhy bar quite a bit around here.

Beautiful car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[w302nv]

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Those alley shots are REDICULOUS! Like poster shots...

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No kidding!!!..I think it's safe to say you've just raised the photograhy bar quite a bit around here.

Beautiful car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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I dont know about that, but thanks for all the kind words folks, glad you like the car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Chevy454]

Those pictures look like some you'd find in those old GM press kits and dealer handouts, ya know? Cool stuff...

[SmallHurst]

I was looking over the window sticker! 3.91 with the Turbo 400 and Hurst shifter! Nothin' wrong with that! Get that thing ready and bring it up to the Pure Stocks this year! Look forward to meeting up with you in the near future. Oh, and as if it had not been said about those alley shots....Way Cool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[musclecarjohn]

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Beautiful car, thanks for sharing....love those alley photos http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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X100! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

Beautiful car!!! . Love the alley photos too....almost feels like Dr. Oldsmobile is going to appear from somewhere? . Sure makes me miss my old '70 442 W25 post car. . That shot with the sway bar showing is almost as exiting as an exposed nipple....did I say that outloud??~ Pete

[TimG]

I like the no air conditioning, you got a healthier cam without AC.

[71-LS6]

Great car, good pics too!

[VIC]

JOSH
I AM REPLYING TO YOUR REQUEST TO MY FRIEND'S POSTING OF MY 70 442 W-30 4 SPEED CAR THAT I HAVE FOR SALE.I AM WILLING TO TAKE DIGITAL PICTURES OF ANYTHING YOU NEED IF IT IS NOT TOO DIFFICULT TO GET TO.PLEASE ADVISE AND I WILL DO IT.IF YOU HAVE ANY FRIENDS THAT ARE LOOKING FOR A VERY VERY GOOD W-30,PLEASE PASS IT ON.SEND ME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO [email protected] AND I WILL SEND YOU MY PICTURES THAT I AHVE ALREADY.
THANKS
VIC