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texasred · January 29th, 2007, 05:57 AM

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

Common rust spots are around the rear fender wells, between the front fender well and the door (especially on the passenger side) and the bottom of the rear glass.

Depending on where you live, that sounds a little on the high side of reasonable...but not crazy.

C.J.

January 29th, 2007, 05:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
texasred Tom Servo's Stunt Double Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 824	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 Common rust spots are around the rear fender wells, between the front fender well and the door (especially on the passenger side) and the bottom of the rear glass. Depending on where you live, that sounds a little on the high side of reasonable...but not crazy. C.J. __________________ Dad said, "Sometimes you read Job...sometimes you ARE Job!"