1973 Oldsmobile Olds 442 Restomod Custom & 455 Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@loucostabile]

*Hi, If you like this video, please click on the 🤍 THANKS button under the video title" Thank you! Lou*

[@rickread5902]

The very best looking restomod colonnade 1973 Cutlass 442 in existence! Backed with some serious power upgrades and chassis to handle better than any new car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@derrolprice4399]

Damn good job my brother n Law had one 350 bored 30 over lowered black on black brings back memories they been married 37 yrs.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Derrol, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brother In Laws 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Tr33Tr331]

The front end on this car is amazing!

[@loucostabile]

Glad you like it :-)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave M, I'm just and Admirer and the person who videoed and shared he car. The Artist would be Jeff Schwartz, the Owner of Schwartz Performance Inc. who is in charge of the Build Team. Jeff shares the car Owner wanted more performance. Jeff added custom built front body pieces and kept the look stock, and did an amazing build on the engine. If you’re looking for a frame and built for your Hot Rod & Muscle Car contact Schwartz Performance Inc. They are located at 115 Rail Drive, Woodstock, IL 60098. Or go to the website at www.schwartzperformance.com or call 1-815-206-2230

[@pierremorin5397]

But missing the front bumper...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pierre Morin, That is correct. Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@missingremote4388]

Lou Costabile these 900Hp, 2 door cars need to be authorized as Uber taxi. imagine bombing down the back roads in a 1973 cutlass/chevelle +6 speed. instead of my 200Hp lacrosse; at 1:00 in the morning

[@pineappletacos4727]

My grandpa had a Monte Carlo (76 or maybe 77) that was optioned with swivel seats like that. For older and/or handicapped folks they made getting in or out SO much easier. I’m a little surprised that more manufacturers don’t offer such an option in this era with as many of the aging baby boomers there are - but with the SUV being as insanely popular as they are they’re spacious enough for them to get in & out of pretty easily.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pineapple Tacos, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandpas 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@c2jones]

I had a '75 442 and my neighbor had a '76 Monte Carlo. He had the bench seat. He always marveled my swivel buckets.

[@FerniDeck]

A golden jewel !

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@tycheez85]

great custom 👍. As I said custom, it makes me mad when people will talk down on a person that do their car the way they want, like cars that will have custom paint with 26inch wheels and a person will get mad like they messed they own car up. to each is own, you only live once , so do the car any way they want. They don't have to be original.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tywon Allen, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you find many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy Lou

[@Ludarito27]

I have lots of respect for you man. Wish lots of other people had this perspective on car culture. Keep doing what you do man!

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

its all good,the above 20" rims really dont look good on older cars imo but as you said ,to each their own.looks like you have a nice monte carlo there

[@Truth2240]

Great idea ditching the work bench front bumper. A body color rear bumper would be equally cool. Love the car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dennis, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@davidk.courtneysr.5332]

Good Lord, that's a Monster, beautiful engine and man that motor is sick!...One of the best motor set up I've ever seen.

[@loucostabile]

HI David K. Courtney Sr., Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars you'll enjoy on the Channel, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi bee Lover, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. It might not be for you. Hopefully you find many more on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@doordye6503]

David K. Courtney Sr. a mean ass set up

[@KJBPSkipper]

David K. Courtney Sr. Motors are electric,Engines run on fuel.

[@SvenTviking]

KJBPSkipper wiki “a machine, especially one powered by electricity or internal combustion, that supplies motive power for a vehicle or for another device with moving parts.”

[@culloutoltec9111]

simple, clean, classy....and that front end is a work of art..

[@loucostabile]

Hi cullou Toltec, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@nakternal]

So beautiful. Back when we made amazing cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi nakternal, Glad you like this one :-) Hope you see many more beautiful cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@Daniel.766]

You Americans still do

[@daviddavid5880]

That bumper delete looks smokin', bro. Nice.

[@loucostabile]

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

[@jonnietruth4083]

Lou… I’m going back to your old classics. This car is amazing. I still like the old stock one that you recently put out. Very cool.

[@loucostabile]

Hi JONNIE, Happy to read you're enjoying the episodes :-) Makes me feel good, and thank you, Lou

[@A_Cowboy_called_JackRabbit]

I have always typically hated the loss of bumpers, but THIS... This is absolute perfection. Restoration is cool, I guess, but let's face it, that Olds was a terrible driver even when new. I love that you gave it the foundation (I feel) it deserves, to make it drive far better than 1973 could have ever imagined. If my dad still had his '73 Charger, I would ship it to you guys next month! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cowboy919, High praise :-) Lou

[@c2jones]

I don't agree that they were terrible drivers. I had a '75 442. It was well ahead of its time a drove like a dream.

[@A_Cowboy_called_JackRabbit]

@c2jones I have one now, been in the family since '76. It has been garaged, driven very little, all the way to 41,393 miles. Even with modern rubber on the 442 suspension, it barely drives better than my very worn '70 C/10. Maybe yours is a better example than mine.

[@c2jones]

@A_Cowboy_called_JackRabbit Must be. I stopped counting after my millionth compliment on how well mine drove and rode.

[@ebe-hero7052]

Wow, that thing is pretty from every angle.. I want one.

[@loucostabile]

HI Space Warrior, Glad you like this one :-) Hope you get your Caddy soon and hope that you see many other cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@ebe-hero7052]

Thanks!

[@mrkoolhimselfmrkoolhimself8847]

I had a 73 cuttie bak in the mid 80s but mine was burgundy with white guts,rocket engine , I would go from one gas station 2 the next, I'll never forget that heap 👍👍

[@douglastuggle8493]

May the force be with you

[@gene978]

When then hood opened I almost could't believe what I what I was looking at! WOW! Nice Job LOU! THANKS for bringing us such interesting finds :))

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gene, Yes, that was a surprise under that hood :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@hishamelfiki8111]

I personally always admire OLDS CARS ever since my folks send me to study in the States. ALL OLDS models are built with great pride .The owner looks like a very nice person , please LOU say hello to him from CAIRO. He is taken great care of his OLDS. The car looks brand new and I like it very much. In the streets of CAIRO you don't see any OLDS CARS. THANKS LOU FOR SHARING THIS WONDERFUL VIDEO. It is amazing. I like it very much. Appreciate your efforts showing all great cars. Please have a wonderful weekend. Looking forward to meeting you in the STATES as soon as I will be coming. Thanks LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hisham Elfiki, Glad this is one you admire :-) Hope you have a nice weekend too. You're welcome, Lou

[@leeswift4967]

Love the 73 cutlass 442, I've had a few, I must say you took that "look", and made it a knock out. Keep up the awesome work 🙂☺️.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lee Swift, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cars :-) 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@PlylerNews]

“I’ve had a few” I swear every old head says that

[@hishamelfiki8111]

I like it very much. It is amazing. The color also is very beautiful. Thanks Lou for showing me that video. I am planning to come and visit with you when I will be coming to the US. THANKS

[@loucostabile]

Hi, Glad you like this one :-) Lou

[@johnfloyd838]

I owned at least 25 cuttlass's from 68 to 76 and I loved all of them they were very powerful machines but I never had a cutlass with nitrous, I was just too scared of blowing my engine up,my 71 cutlass 442 which I worked on had a 455 rocket engine with a Holley double pumper and a crane cam with a 2500 stall speed converter I installed in it and a 411 posi rear which would lift the front end of the ground and the rear wheels would squeal and I took it to atco speedway in New Jersey in the mid 80's and it ran low 12's in the 1/4 mile, it was my favorite old's that I owned 😎👍❤️

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, You clearly love your Oldsmobiles :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing your story. Lou P.S. Did you see this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/el7IhaCeqa-giNE

[@willsco76]

"May the Schwartz be with you" - Spaceballs

[@loucostabile]

Hi William Scott, and also with you, Lou

[@Bubbles99718]

"I see your Schwartz is as big as mine."

[@chandleryoung7289]

As soon as I saw Schwartz I couldn’t not think oh pizza the gut barf and yogurt

[@Tony__Tone]

What a beautiful car, they did a tremendous job here. Couldn't have made it any more perfect.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Anthony Benson, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for the wonderful comment. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@brucekelley5390]

I had a 73 Olds Cutlass like this black with white interior with the 350 rocket and it was a fun car

[@vinjudah5074]

Bruce Kelley so

[@jefftube58]

I had the '74 Cutlass Supreme coupe, white with cranberry red sport wheels and cranberry red vinyl roof and interior. 350 4 bbl Rocket. Still miss that amazing car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce Kelley, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@bigcubanc3880]

In 1987 my best friend had one and we made rear flares and put 305/50r15 on the back and lowered car 2" in front cross member off the street. The engine was a 421 from a old car we found abandond. We were 16 years old.

[@loucostabile]

Hi BIGCUBAN C3, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Best Friends 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@js92css]

that front fascia is friggin perfect! love the (dare I say) stance, perfect wheel sizing! if Satan were to drive a vehicle to collect souls, it would be this one

[@loucostabile]

Hi js92css, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you find many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@scryla2000]

I've been a Jeff Swartz fan for years. This guy is the real deal!

[@loucostabile]

Hi scryla2000, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@remo1366]

I never did like the '73' body style still prefer my '71 but, I love what you did with the front end on this one. Cleans it up and makes it much more sleek then stock. An LSA ain't a 455 but, it does sound delicious.

[@loucostabile]

Hi remo1366, Glad you like this one :-) and thank you for sharing your 1971, that's a cool car too, Lou

[@TheREALOC1972]

Yeah but that 73 cost 1/10th what that 71 does...... You can buy a 73-78 GM A body running and driving for 3k all day long, you can't even look at 71 roller for under 8k.

[@AndrewGraham07]

This car could have been built especially for me. Great mods on an already good looking car. Go to the top of the class, Mr. Schwartz.

[@loucostabile]

Dear Professor Graham, High Praise. Thank you, Lou

[@danieldani8415]

RIP Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Mercury, Pontiac...

[@loucostabile]

:-(

[@SoloSailing77]

My first car was a 73 Cutlass Supreme. Mostly blue with a completely rusty trunk lid. Plumed a windshield wiper pump to spray bleach on the back tires for extra special burnouts! Ya never forget every detail of your first car! This 442 is amazing! You have an incredible talent. One day I hope to be able to afford to have something crafted by you!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eddie Jr, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story with your bleachy burn out machine :-) Lou

[@anetadeljanin]

Absolutely stunningly beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aneta Deljanin, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@KingzofIsrael]

I fell in love with cutlasses when my uncle owned a 72 Viking blue convertible. I always wanted a 73 because that's the year I was born. This one is awesome and just like the Resto mod I had in my head. VERY NICE.

[@loucostabile]

Hi KingzofIsrael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@mrho4speed]

Love it! What a great sleeper!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi mrgrandprix fourspeed, We have a Winner! Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Bubbles99718]

Thing looks pretty wide awake to me.

[@gmanchurch]

REALLY AWESOME LOOKING CAR! TOP QUALITY WORK DONE BY PEOPLE WHO ARE OBVIOUSLY VERY SKILLED! THANKS SO VERY MUCH FOR SHARING IT WITH US!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and work done on 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@kape1154]

"May the Swartz be with you."

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@marcusfield248]

HOLY COW ! That custom was done just right....you pick the Best of the Best Lou ! Its a Monster too !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi marcus field, Happy to read you enjoy this build :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@royalhighlandcrusader5821]

I was in till i saw the LS..... My Olds has a Mondello (built by Joe) as every Olds should have a Olds. Aftermarket Olds block is needed for us Olds guys.

[@scootermike8003]

Royal Highland Crusader .. I agree and I believe that the car is technically no longer a 442 it's missing the 4 barrel and the 4 speed.

[@royalhighlandcrusader5821]

Scooter Mike , later 442 could be a turbo 400 with duel exhaust if i remember correctly

[@royalhighlandcrusader5821]

too bad this guy turned his 442 Olds into a Chevelle

[@mckeemarkings]

Had a 455 in my 65 Cutlass. Getting rid of it was the best day ever. Blown LS power is way more fun, actually stays cool and gets 3 times the mileage.

[@royalhighlandcrusader5821]

Phillip McKee , im sure your LS runs good. Chevy copied the Ford 351w to get the small block right.

[@thehawk05]

Love builds like this. I really appreciate it when somebody builds something different and does it well. Please don’t take that as a slight towards Camaros, Mustangs or any of the other popular model choices people go with for a Pro Touring build......I love them as much as the next guy but there’s just SO many of them that have been done.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheHawk05, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@hasanchop9310]

great work OMG. ..wow

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hasan Chop, Glad you enjoyed the work on this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@alwcurlz]

That front is awesome!! Looks like a modern remake of what it could be!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Alwcurlz, Glad you like this one and think it's awesome :-) Hope you'll take some time on the Channel and see many more cars you like too, Lou

[@torq772]

this is one bad bitch.....

[@dtv266]

doesn't even sound cam choppy

[@loucostabile]

Hi torq772, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@AlfaGTA156]

From a viewer from the UK, that is just a piece of art. Let me take a second to wind up my lower jaw. Beautiful craftsmanship, I like how you integrated new technology and it still looks as though it's come out the factory from 1970s especially with the interior. That engine bay😎😲.

[@loucostabile]

HI JRP Romeo 156GTA, Welcome UK to the Channel. Thank you for the wonderful comment. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@snuffysmiff]

Is it just me or does this car share the same body with the Chevy Laguna S-3?

[@loucostabile]

Hi proudinfidel, Hmmm, not sure, maybe a Viewer can share some knowledge on your question. Lou

[@toddtoddman9073]

proudinfidel not just you, this car the Laguna s3 and the Pontiac can am are all pretty similar. I have heard them referred to as collonade bodies.

[@PhaQ2]

Yes, these mid-sized 73-77 GM A body cars are called colonnades. And they share most of the same sheet metal.

[@quikgt]

Side view is also similar to my 1973 Regal .

[@overtonfreeman349]

proudinfidel yes it does

[@michaelsantosuosso7284]

THAT THING IS TOTALLY SICK!!!!! FUGGIN LOVE THAT THING. 1973 WAS UNIQUE AND THE ONLY YEAR LIKE THAT....BEST LOOKING YEAR IMO.DUE TO REAR OF CAR.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@sportyo414]

🔥 should've did the rear bumper too

[@loucostabile]

Hi Papercatchn O, Interesting idea.... Lou

[@jasonm7354]

great job love seeing a old car get new life.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@Desperado23]

theres a monster in the jewelry box...geeez

[@loucostabile]

NICE :-)

[@mrkoolhimselfmrkoolhimself8847]

Ain't that the truth 👍👍

[@EricH928]

Great custom work on the front end, not to mention all the rest. Impressive. If I had that car, I'd drive it all the time.

[@loucostabile]

Hi EricH928, Glad you enjoy the custom features on this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing a comment, Lou

[@davidk.courtneysr.5332]

'The Midnight Phantom'.....

[@loucostabile]

Hi David K. Courtney Sr., Nice name for this one :-) Lou

[@davidk.courtneysr.5332]

+Lou Costabile, Thanks, clean and simple vid of an upgraded American Classic.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome, Lou

[@MichaelMorrison-b8i]

This is a Badass car!!! I'd love to own it 😜

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@MichaelMorrison-b8i]

@@loucostabile I had 2 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Collinaed hardtop coupes and 1 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, great running cars. The 2 Colleanade coupes were same body style as your 442, I fell in love back in the 80's with body style. I'm very happy with what you have done with this car, it's beautiful. I love the motor and even more the transmission. I don't know anyone to have done this before. Also the front end being customized like this. I've really never seen the front end being done on any Oldsmobile. I give you an A plus on everything you have done on this car. Marvelous is what it is. Thanks for having it on here. I'd love to drive this around at night.... EVERY NIGHT !!!

[@merlemorrison482]

she's pushing a little oil out the pipes.....

[@merlemorrison482]

I was being polite.....

[@MrUltraworld]

Oil? Are you high?

[@merlemorrison482]

nope, just not blind like you.....

[@Sothrnbluz]

Although the Cutlass is smoking, that's not oil dripping from the tailpipes.. it's condensation that builds-up in most exhaust system, caused by a cooling exhaust & the humidity in the air. It's pretty common anywhere that has high humidity. And the smoke could be unspent fuel that's being reburnt in the catalytic converters, once the flaps in the muffler starts opening. Which changes the air flow mixture & confuses the Mass Air Sensor for a few moments. It's all about the tuning, so the unspent fuel is probably not an issue when you drive the car past 20mph.

[@alwcurlz]

I doubt that's oil. It was late October in the video so it was pretty chilly out. You'll get lots of vapor coming out that time of year.

[@stephancobb4421]

my mother had this car when i was young but it had a half vinyl white top on it. i believe she sold it. GREAT CAR!!!

[@loucostabile]

Your Mom has great taste.

[@dongmanjr4]

sweet car , fantastic job on keeping this beauty on the road. Don't see too many cool cars like this anymore on the road. Great job.

[@loucostabile]

Hi hdrider05, Glad you like this one and think it's "sweet" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more sweet cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@chapel976]

wow, this makes me want to build a 73 Cutlass. Best looking Colonnade I've ever seen

[@loucostabile]

Hi chapel976, High praise for this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@cybair9341]

OOHH Man ! The front end is beautiful. What a striking design ! and well crafted too.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cybair, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@billymcfuggin7549]

A resto mod done right, the car is beautiful, should be proud of your work

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billy McFuggin, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@joebrito2066]

Awesome restomod! Shame there isn’t Oldsmobile anymore. I love those body lines.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

beatiful car,love the classic swivel buckets all a-bodies had these in the mid-late 70s

[@loucostabile]

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

[@marcuspuzio7720]

Wow ...holy smokes ..always loved the lines on the 73 too ...what a beauty ...actaully tasteful not over the top ...live love love it ...great job guys ..👍👍💚

[@loucostabile]

Hi Marcus Puzio, Happy to read you "love it: :-) Lou

[@chronos4573]

Beautiful 442, the body modifications are tastefully executed and those forge lines give it the perfect ride height. It's way more horsepower than I would want, but that exhaust system note is music to my ears.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve Santhuff, Happy to read you appreciate this cars looks & sounds :-) 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@JunglistBass]

My god that looks amazing, its mind blowing just how much style and soul these car's have, not a single modern car comes close to having the class, style and soul how is that even possible, why can't they make car's like this anymore its pretty insane when you think about it.

[@loucostabile]

HI ABC 123, Glad you are "mind blown" with this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@justinb2374]

I'm in love. So unique, elegant, and a total beast. Wish yall would drive it a bit

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you're "in love" :-)

[@EvilBraTT]

Lou, I'm with you on the taillights. I always preferred the back end of the 73's over all others!

[@loucostabile]

Hi EvilBraTT, Nice :-) Lou

[@bunk-bn9eo]

Yes! That body style gave it a low slung, wide look.

[@tombeyer375]

Love those tail lights also. Another bad looking set of tail lights was the first year they came out with the Chevrolet Monte Carlo! Grew up on Oldsmobiles near Detroit, so love those Cutlass's!

[@robertoarellano8031]

If I had this car. I WOULD fall in 🥰 love,, my first cat was a Olds Cutlas ,1973. It was nice 👌 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roberto, Happy to read you'd fall in love with this car :-) Glad to read you had a fun 1st car, Lou

[@dopelesshopefiend3652]

OK. The BADDEST ass Cutlass Ive ever seen in my Life. Hands Down.

[@loucostabile]

We have a Winner :-)

[@blah9664]

Sharp, I like the lines on this car. I don't believe I've seen one of these before. The swivel seat is a great idea and i agree they should still be doing that. 900 hp wow, tons of power!

[@loucostabile]

Hi James Myers, Glad you enjoyed the details of this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@mr.chandler8144]

This is one of the best videos, of Mr.jeff creation tell him I said I'm a big fan of his products and services.. the work is always phenomenal the engines are always high output masterpieces maybe one day but until then I'll keep watching the videos LOL...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mr. Chandler, High praise :-) Stay tuned, there is another Mr Jeff's Team creation coming up soon. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@mr.chandler8144]

@@loucostabile most definitely I'm honored that you read my message

[@kevinmccleary2814]

So glad I finally am using internet to see kick ass cars like this

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@kevinpatrickmacnutt]

I am generally not big on this body style, but with these mods it's a beautiful car. Amazing what lowering and removing the front bumper can do.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin MacNutt, Glad you like this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@c2jones]

One of these days, I'm going to spring for a '73 442 (or H/O) retromod like this from Schwartz Performance.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Christopher, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou

[@c2jones]

@@loucostabile I had a '75 442 back in my college years. When I had to part with it, I vowed to have another and never thought I would be this long doing it. But this video here inspired me. 🏁

[@tscooter22]

Very interesting video! I remember my neighbor had a Laguna with swivel seats like that. White car, red body accents with a red velour interior. He beat the ever living shit out of that car and traded it couple years later for a new Firebird. I was just 10 at the time, but loved cars just like everyone else. He was nice enough to take me on a bunch of joy rides in several of the cars he owned over the years.

[@loucostabile]

Hi tscotter22, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@timothyferstl7525]

I have a stock 73 442, and I have been trying to figure out how to clean the front clip up, and drop the front bumper. When I bought the car. The front bumper was off from a small accident were, the 5 mph shock was pushed in. No big deal. The front bumper on a 73 is considerably smaller than a 74 but, the 73 bumper is still 125-135 Lbs! Also, it looked so, much cleaner with out it. Except for the inset natches for the bumper. I thought RS Camaro split bumpers to replace the boat anchor org! So, I saw you're car a few years back, and Wow! You figured out how to clean it up really nice! I mean you hit it out of the ball park!!! I have owned a few of these cars over the years. My first 73 cutlass, I paid $90 for. Except for brakes, tires, tune up, and a oil change. I drove that cutlass daily for over 5 years till the rust finally done it in! So, I went looking for another one, and then another one. By the late 90's they started to become, hard to find! I would buy classic car sales guides, and 64, to 72, 442's were always in these sale catalogs. Because, the people who own these car's Love these car's, and they don't come off them! Which wasn't always the case. That first one I had, I had people come up to me, and tell me it's not a 66-72, it's worthless junk! So, most of them were driven, then scrapped! Now, I have people come up to me, and tell me how F'n cool my car looks, and sounds! I always thought they did! My first one was the same deep burgundy with white stripes, as the one I have now. Again, great job on the 442! Beautiful, and 900+ Hp! That's just bitchen!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Timothy Ferstl, Thank you for viewing and sharing details of your car. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@azthundercloud]

I had a 73. Mine had a 4 speed. What a blast that car was.

[@loucostabile]

Hi azthundercloud, Sounds like a great car and nice memories :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@joeblack8491]

This one of the most amazing looking muscle cars EVER! Omg...

[@loucostabile]

High praise Joe Black :-) Glad you enjoy this one, Lou

[@tomoday4450]

Beautiful workmanship

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Happy to read you appreciate the build of this car :-) Lou

[@klausphx]

Very Nice like the Front end and Manual Shift Car Bonus. Nice Work on Everything your Definitely a Master Mechanic Technician Jeff S.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Klaus Schreyer, Glad you like this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@TommyRibs]

The builder should be proud of this one. A '73 Cutlass 442 is not one of the 'Usual Suspects' when one talks about the Classics from the era, but this car will stand tall against any of the Classics. I love when a Pontiac, Mercury, Oldsmobile, AMC or Non Chevy/Ford/Dodge is done up like this. I love it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tommy Ribs, Glad you read you love this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@TommyRibs]

Lou Costabile I just hit the subscribe button Lou. I look forward to checking out some other builds features on your channel.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tommy Ribs, Welcome to the Channel. Thank you so hitting subscribe :-) Lou

[@turbo6756]

clean and mean and something different from your typical muscle cars of the 70s I like it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Turbo 6, Glad you like this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@jasonvogue4487]

73 to 77 A-body's aka "colonnades" are awesome and this olds is beyond amazing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Skyler Lucky, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@chrisdooley6468]

The front is amazing. I like this because it's not your usual camaro or trans am restomod

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris Dooley, Glad you like this one :-) Hope you'll see many cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@billp5424]

The colonnade style GM A bodies made from 73-77 look pretty decent without the locomotive cow catcher bumpers. I had a '76 Malibu from '76 to '90. Good job.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill P, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@dennislockhart1972]

Wow just wow...something different and a great choice. I love it. Definitely one of kind.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) Thank you Dennis Lockhart for sharing, Lou

[@dennislockhart1972]

Lou Costabile ... I shared it on my Facebook too... Id trade my nova for her, and my nova is my baby..lol

[@dennislockhart1972]

Hey no problem.

[@kencohagen4967]

My aunt had one and I loved driving that car. I wish I could find one!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ken cohagen, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunts 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@kencohagen4967]

Lou Costabile it’s getting really hard to find buildable cars any more. AZ used to be a treasure trove for these because we don’t have rust issues like they have back East, but it seems like they’ve all been bought up. I was trying to find something as I’ve been looking for my street strip car since High School, but always seem to have financial problems keeping me from doing anything. The past year has been one of the worst as far as my health is concerned! Hopefully I’ll get there some day. In the mean time, thanks for sharing your story!

[@michaelromanic7786]

I'm a day two kinda guy but this is the nicest one I've seen .

[@loucostabile]

High praise Michael Romanic :-)

[@SuperRodmill]

Wow 4 speed with bucket seats. I love the center column.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing what you like :-)

[@jamessharp9790]

Jeff keeps building some just amazing stuff .

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one Jeff put together :-)

[@SuperRodmill]

With the right engine parts that thing is a champ. bad ass champ.

[@loucostabile]

Just the way we like it :-)

[@Bangkok-ik1fp]

sounds Oldsmobile-ish! I'm digging the ashtrays in the door panels. Those factory swivel seats are sweet and would be ADA compliant today. Nice job!

[@loucostabile]

Hi 2112 Bangkok, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@bklynbatallday104]

GREAT CAR IS THAT FRONTEND LEGAL I'M A PONTIAC GUY & THIS CAR REMINDS ME OF THE 1973 GRAND AM

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bklyn bat all day, I'd think so, however not sure. Here is that Grand Am, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/iarIfHaCn56FmbM

[@bryanmcdowell1293]

I had a 73 442 Cutlass very deeply miss that car had to sell it unfortunately, wish I had it back I really enjoy driving that thing

[@loucostabile]

Hi bryan mcdowell, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@MrUltraworld]

Beautifully made. Removing the front bumper really changes the appearance completely. That LSA is a wonderful engine, I have it in my CTS-V M6 Coupe. It's dead nuts reliable and fast, also removes 250 pounds off the front of that car compared to the 455. Great car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred Garvin, Thank you for viewing and sharing details on your Caddy, Lou

[@erictalkington5674]

Damn, that's cool. Never saw one like that. The front end is cool looking

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the modifications on this car :-)

[@americanlawdawg3609]

May the Schwartz be with you ! Nice ride

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@poppyneese1811]

Beautiful car! So sad that Oldsmobile is no longer with us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Poppy Neese, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one :-) I think it was Dr Suess who said "Don't be sad it's over, be glad it happened" Hope you see many more cars on the Channel I hope you enjoy, Lou

[@jaggerwild]

Love it man! Always wanted to do an Oldsmobile Cutlass with a 455, Rocket motor.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you'll check out others on the Channel too, and I hope you find many more you'll enjoy, Lou

[@jamesalford756]

Lou, that's true, no one could've ever told me that I'd ever own a Pacer, but I did, lol.

[@loucostabile]

It happens, I had a Plymouth Horizon 4 door for about 10 years :-)

[@byronbarnes7672]

very nice and clean work guys American ingenuity at its best great job

[@loucostabile]

Hi Byron Barnes, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you find many other cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@byronbarnes7672]

Yes I love cars like that Lou and the people who take them too anotherl level is just awesome

[@pablocramer9669]

Beautiful beast. Great customizing work, elegant and tasteful.

[@loucostabile]

Hi pablo cramer, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@KeatonVoirol]

i like the 1970-72 cutlass s and 442 style roofs over the "Supreme" roofs but I like the "Supreme" style roofs over the 442 roofs after 1972.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@rager522]

Wow!!!! fantastic work. Very understated and classic, well done!

[@loucostabile]

Hi rager522, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for commenting. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou