1972 - 442 Ucode 455

[BigBertha442]

???????????Howdy All ??????????????

NEED HELP??????????

New to the olds world.
I just bought a 1972 Cutlass S HT Coupe 442.

Vin # 3g87u2r153242 on car also last 6 dig # on 455
and same on 400 tranny!
Any help on the vin would be great!!!!

I do have C code heads? What should they be ?

Cowl tag is

ST 72-33687 R 16644 BODY
TR 940 A51 75 B PNT
01C074

Would the value of this car be worth a lot more bringing it back to 100% original shape? Ground up? How can you get the build sheets? is there any place to get them?

BigBertha (My wifes name for this beauty) has the front and back sway bars - dual exh - cut out bumber - bucket seats with center console - automatic turbo 400

Thanks for you help!!!

[2blu442]

Hello Sal
Welcome to the site! I'm afraid the only question I can give a solid answer on is the heads. They should be Ga heads, that's a large G with a small capitol A to the right and down low. Since you have the correct block and trannie, if it were my car I would try to get as much as possible back to the correct numbers, but that's my opinion. I don't know if the time and trouble would be worth the increase in value, but if you treat it as a hobby the process can be kinda fun! John

[BigBertha442]

I agree --- I will take it slow and do it the right way.
Thanks!!!!
I will start looking for some Ga heads in the junk yards in the area.

Sal