1966 442 ID. CODES

[ROCKET JO]

Hi I need the Id. codes for a 1966 442-w30 I want to purchase this car , but I want to know its not a clone, engine,(on block) transmission (auto) dist. carbs, or anything else i need to look for, thanks as always Joe

[gearheads78]

I am not a numbers guy expert but I do know a real 66 w30 is extreemly rare. A build sheet would be a big plus. Most of the w-30 around are regular 442's with track-pacs added. Still rare pieces but nearly as rare as factory installed. I think one thing to look for is how the hole for the intakes is cut. a hole saw was used for add on cars but the original were pressed out at the factory and look different.

Good luck. I am sure there are penty of people to answer spceifics on the numbers.

[csstrux]

If you decide to pass on the car, I know someone who is looking for a 66 442, please pass info along. If you buy post pics!

[Bluevista]

Car sounds cool, good luck. There is a lot of information with codes if you go the tech section at the top of the page. I noticed you live in Streetsboro, I went to Auto Zone there yesterday, have to hit the Big Boy cruise sometime.

Allan

[ROCKET JO]

Yeah I try to get to the Big Boy cruise every now and then only a few left, solon commons always have about 400-500 cars on tuesday nites

[442much]

In 1966 the 442 was an option on the Cutlass line. It was not a seperate model. One way to be sure would be to see the original build sheet. The only way to be absolutely sure would be to contact the GM Heritage Center and give them the VIN or serial number. They will then tell you what options came with the car and if the car is a real W30 or not. There were only 50 of these cars made.

Also, if the guy is claiming that the car is a real W30 and it turns out that it's not, you are entitled to all you're money back (I believe that this is also valid in the US as well). I could give you head numbers, engine and tranny numbers, but this can all be added. The Heritage Center is you're best bet in my opinion. Good Luck.

[Run to Rund]

If it is a factory 442, the trim tag on the firewall will include 5V if a Lansing car. If a factory W30, it will have 6A, 6B, or 6C on the tag, and will be a Lansing (M) car. There is much more, too much to cover here. If the car is high dollar, and you have concerns, Curt Anderson in Mn and I know how to identify them, even if not much is left of the car. There were 54 factory built cars and probably twice or three times that many dealer or owner installed option packages.