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texasred · 07-20-2007, 01:36 PM

442 was an option in 1972, not a seperate model. If he does not have a build sheet, there is no way to tell it is a true 442 unless it is a W-30 which has a 'X' in the VIN for engine.

There are some things that every 442 with a 455 should have:
cutout bumper, dual exhausts and chrome tips
special hood, body-side and deck-lid striping
Heavy-Duty Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
Boxed rear lower control arms

And the VIN should match the engine number...heads should match the year. Find that here http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...es/Head_ID.jpg and http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/Block_ID.jpg

C.J.

07-20-2007, 01:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 811	442 was an option in 1972, not a seperate model. If he does not have a build sheet, there is no way to tell it is a true 442 unless it is a W-30 which has a 'X' in the VIN for engine. There are some things that every 442 with a 455 should have: cutout bumper, dual exhausts and chrome tips special hood, body-side and deck-lid striping Heavy-Duty Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars Boxed rear lower control arms And the VIN should match the engine number...heads should match the year. Find that here http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...es/Head_ID.jpg and http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/Block_ID.jpg C.J. __________________ Home of the 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible Super Karate Monkey Death Car.