"nutter new member with a 442!

weasel · July 10th, 2009, 08:39 AM

New guy from Texas who recently acquired a '69 442. Looking for help on getting it back to reliable daily driver condition, so this forum will be a great resource.

Jamesbo · July 10th, 2009, 08:42 AM

Welcome aboard

69's are my favorite.

When my friend on the west coast [where it rains everyday] see's another 69 come on board he goes crazy. We're taking over the board, then the world.

weasel · July 10th, 2009, 08:59 AM

Thanks for the welcome. This is actually my 3rd 69 Cutlass, as I owned two Cutlass S back in the 70's. This is my first 442, although it is almost a dead ringer for one of the others in appearance. Have had the new one about a month now, and getting familiar with all the little irritating defects that a 40-year old vehicle has. I think this one must have sat idle in a garage for a long time as it shows only 67000 miles and appears to be original in many respects. Has a number of modifications, but I am not a purist. Looks and drives exceptionally well for its age, and especially for the bargain price I paid for it.

I am a big fan of the 69's as you obviously are. Wish I had the garage space to acquire a few more, but the wife might balk. She tolerates me having my '38 Buick in the garage...I can't push my luck and ask her to move her car outside to make room for any more toys!

Olds64 · July 10th, 2009, 09:08 AM

Welcome, we look forward to seeing pics.

weasel · July 10th, 2009, 09:33 AM

OK, will post some as soon as I figure out how to do it. Oldsmobiles are easier to fool around with than computers are.

Nilsson · July 10th, 2009, 10:16 AM

Welcome,
Love the black on gold (at least it looks gold) from here.

Jamesbo · July 10th, 2009, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nilsson

Welcome,
Love the black on gold (at least it looks gold) from here.

Theres a Palimino gold 63 and an Aztec Gold 75. I'm not sure which one it is but it sure is purdy.

The black Y42 hood stripe really looks nice with the black top and the gold.

weasel · July 10th, 2009, 10:42 AM

The paint job is not original, but repainted in original Aztec Gold, per the specs on the manufacturer's plate. Vinyl top is probably original...faded but presentable. Not a show car but a darn good driver that gets lots of attention.

68Tom · July 10th, 2009, 10:45 AM

Weasel, fantastic looking car! Is it an auto or 4-speed? And welcome!!!

weasel · July 10th, 2009, 02:02 PM

It's a TH400 auto with console shift, 400 engine, bucket seats, Tom. Engine has been tinkered with over the years. Someone stuck a Holley 650 carb on it, and also after-market performance exhaust headers. A modern day Kenwood radio despoils the dash, and it's got 15-inch wheels with 255 radials. Actually, I like all the non-original mods, so I'm not complaining.

NONE of the instruments work except the speedometer and odometer. My first project is to get a gas gauge. I have ordered a new fuel tank sending unit and under-dash gauge. Apparently I get only 10 mpg as I had to almost coast into a station the first week I had it!

Thanks for the welcome. You will probably agree with me the '68 and '69 body styles are the best Dr. Olds made.

citcapp · July 11th, 2009, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamesbo

Welcome aboard

69's are my favorite.

When my friend on the west coast [where it rains everyday] see's another 69 come on board he goes crazy. We're taking over the board, then the world.

AUUGGGG! another 69. You guys will never take over the world the 57 Olds will fight back (we weigh more). Welcome to the site great place for information.

West Coast friend (were it seldom rains) much

derek nesdoly · July 12th, 2009, 07:04 PM

There's no "probably" about it my Texas friend...the 69 442 is the definitive statement in automotive design,past,present and future!!! Sometimes at the end of a long day at the office,I'll go out to the garage late at night,flip on the lights,and just stand and stare at my red on red 69 442 post coupe...the wife will look in on me ,and ask "what in the world are you doing out here??" She just sighs when I say.."Hon',it's a guy thing" Enjoy your ride...it's not the "meek", but the 69's that shall inherit the earth!!

weasel · July 13th, 2009, 10:41 AM

Nobody probably cares, but I gave the wrong info on the paint on my 442 in an earlier post. The guy I bought it from told me it was Aztec Gold, but the body data plate says it is paint code 65 which is something called Topaz Poly. The paint chart at TCP matches what is on the car, so I guess my car is Topaz Poly.

4fortwo · July 13th, 2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weasel

a Holley 650 carb on it, ...
...Apparently I get only 10 mpg as I had to almost coast into a station the first week I had it!

Don't count on it

I need to agree with the past posts. A 1969 442 is the be all end all and the only car I would have bought when persuing my midlife crisis treatment.

wmachine · July 13th, 2009, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4fortwo

A 1969 442 is the be all end all and the only car I would have bought when persuing my midlife crisis treatment.

Oh, I see...........that's why we have them!
Now I understand. I have more than one, because I keep forgetting how old I am!!

69droptop · July 14th, 2009, 04:41 PM

I agree with the 69 442 being tops, but then, I'm an owner as well (name came from my previous car, a 69 vert!).

69droptop · July 14th, 2009, 04:43 PM

Hey weasel, did that car reside in Missouri and Iowa?

Toyaholic · July 14th, 2009, 05:58 PM

Welcome fellow 69'ers.

Cameo White · July 14th, 2009, 07:45 PM

My second car (and first project) way back around 1979 or 80 was a 69 442 convertible. Told myself from that time forward I'd get a 69 H/O, and that's what I got last year. Can't beat the looks in my book.

weasel · July 14th, 2009, 08:21 PM

69droptop: yes and yes. I bought it last month from a guy in Missouri who said he bought last October from a guy in Iowa.

GoodOldsGuyDougie · July 26th, 2009, 02:33 PM

Big Red the Fire Chief Car also came in Aztec Gold. It's going to be painted white in a few days. Oh the Pain the Pain the Pain of it all! And the dollars!

July 10th, 2009, 08:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
weasel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 29	"nutter new member with a 442! New guy from Texas who recently acquired a '69 442. Looking for help on getting it back to reliable daily driver condition, so this forum will be a great resource.

July 10th, 2009, 08:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,862	Welcome Welcome aboard 69's are my favorite. When my friend on the west coast [where it rains everyday] see's another 69 come on board he goes crazy. We're taking over the board, then the world. __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

July 10th, 2009, 08:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
weasel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 29	'69's rule Thanks for the welcome. This is actually my 3rd 69 Cutlass, as I owned two Cutlass S back in the 70's. This is my first 442, although it is almost a dead ringer for one of the others in appearance. Have had the new one about a month now, and getting familiar with all the little irritating defects that a 40-year old vehicle has. I think this one must have sat idle in a garage for a long time as it shows only 67000 miles and appears to be original in many respects. Has a number of modifications, but I am not a purist. Looks and drives exceptionally well for its age, and especially for the bargain price I paid for it. I am a big fan of the 69's as you obviously are. Wish I had the garage space to acquire a few more, but the wife might balk. She tolerates me having my '38 Buick in the garage...I can't push my luck and ask her to move her car outside to make room for any more toys!

July 10th, 2009, 09:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	Welcome, we look forward to seeing pics. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

July 10th, 2009, 10:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nilsson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 336	Welcome, Love the black on gold (at least it looks gold) from here. __________________ ___________________________________________ http://motorhead43026.tripod.com/two...vorite_things/ 68 442, original engine and 4-speed transmission (Nasty) 69 Cougar 33,000 original miles (Nice) 2003 Honda Accord boring,anemic,dependable (Ho Hum) "No matter how fast I go, I still can't pass that gas station." "If you are an engineer by trade all things are not black or white, live a little and step into the gray area"

July 10th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
weasel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 29	Aztec Gold The paint job is not original, but repainted in original Aztec Gold, per the specs on the manufacturer's plate. Vinyl top is probably original...faded but presentable. Not a show car but a darn good driver that gets lots of attention.

July 10th, 2009, 10:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
68Tom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 835	Weasel, fantastic looking car! Is it an auto or 4-speed? And welcome!!! __________________ 1968 Olds 442 Sports Coupe 4-speed/bench seat

July 10th, 2009, 02:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
weasel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 29	It's a TH400 auto with console shift, 400 engine, bucket seats, Tom. Engine has been tinkered with over the years. Someone stuck a Holley 650 carb on it, and also after-market performance exhaust headers. A modern day Kenwood radio despoils the dash, and it's got 15-inch wheels with 255 radials. Actually, I like all the non-original mods, so I'm not complaining. NONE of the instruments work except the speedometer and odometer. My first project is to get a gas gauge. I have ordered a new fuel tank sending unit and under-dash gauge. Apparently I get only 10 mpg as I had to almost coast into a station the first week I had it! Thanks for the welcome. You will probably agree with me the '68 and '69 body styles are the best Dr. Olds made.

July 12th, 2009, 07:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
derek nesdoly olds..older..oldest Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 278	Wise Weasel There's no "probably" about it my Texas friend...the 69 442 is the definitive statement in automotive design,past,present and future!!! Sometimes at the end of a long day at the office,I'll go out to the garage late at night,flip on the lights,and just stand and stare at my red on red 69 442 post coupe...the wife will look in on me ,and ask "what in the world are you doing out here??" She just sighs when I say.."Hon',it's a guy thing" Enjoy your ride...it's not the "meek", but the 69's that shall inherit the earth!!

July 13th, 2009, 10:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
weasel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 29	Correction on paint code Nobody probably cares, but I gave the wrong info on the paint on my 442 in an earlier post. The guy I bought it from told me it was Aztec Gold, but the body data plate says it is paint code 65 which is something called Topaz Poly. The paint chart at TCP matches what is on the car, so I guess my car is Topaz Poly. __________________ '69 Oldsmobile 442 '38 Buick Special Model 41

July 14th, 2009, 04:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
69droptop Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois 62711 Posts: 43	69 442 I agree with the 69 442 being tops, but then, I'm an owner as well (name came from my previous car, a 69 vert!).

July 14th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
69droptop Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois 62711 Posts: 43	69 442 Hey weasel, did that car reside in Missouri and Iowa?

July 14th, 2009, 05:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
Toyaholic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 11	Welcome fellow 69'ers. __________________ 1969 442 Convertible

July 14th, 2009, 07:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
Cameo White Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 331	My second car (and first project) way back around 1979 or 80 was a 69 442 convertible. Told myself from that time forward I'd get a 69 H/O, and that's what I got last year. Can't beat the looks in my book. __________________ Current Oldsmobile: 1969 Hurst Olds Other Current Orphans: 2006 Solstice, 2004 Vue Red Line Prior Oldsmobiles: 1994 Cutlass Supreme Convertible, 1975 Cutlass Salon, 1969 442 Convertible

July 14th, 2009, 08:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
weasel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 29	69 442 69droptop: yes and yes. I bought it last month from a guy in Missouri who said he bought last October from a guy in Iowa. __________________ '69 Oldsmobile 442 '38 Buick Special Model 41

July 26th, 2009, 02:33 PM	#21 (permalink)
GoodOldsGuyDougie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 95	Big Red the Fire Chief Car also came in Aztec Gold. It's going to be painted white in a few days. Oh the Pain the Pain the Pain of it all! And the dollars!

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