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As you may already know, these cars are notorious for rust and can have a lot of hidden rust that the seller has not looked for or is hiding and that is the reason he is selling. Get detailed pictures of the floorboards, in the trunk, in the rear fenderwell area, the cowl and lower front fenders, and the core support. Convertibles are notorious for a lot of leaks and water damage. Make sure the VIN starts with 344, that is the specific body # for 442 ONLY! If it does not have that it is NOT a true 442. Make sure it is the matching #'s 400 motor and transmission. There is a pad on the driver side of the motor under the alternator that is stamped from the factory and will look like: 39Mxxxxxx. The 3 is Olds,
9 is the year-1969
M is Lansing plant
The last six digits should be the exact same digits as the last six in your VIN.
If these do not match, it is NOT a #'s matching car.
I hope this helps you make a good decision on the car, good luck!!
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