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Juan Schwartz · January 30th, 2008, 07:02 PM

I am in the middle of getting a 72 cutlass, and am trying to figure out whether it is an "s" or a supreme. I have tried to match it's appearance which to the best of my knowledge is completely stock (and about 1/8th rusted away) to pictures online and still can't figure it out. I have tried to faq this and can't find what i am looking for there either. any help for a new guy would be appreciated.

J-(Chicago) · January 30th, 2008, 07:39 PM

go to google.com
click on images, and do searches for both.
I'm sure there are 100s of pictures of each.
I believe the big difference is in the interior however.

J-(Chicago) · January 30th, 2008, 07:40 PM

Check these out.
http://www.442.com/vcs/1964_1972/fields.html

Oldsguy · January 31st, 2008, 05:58 AM

Your vin will help you determine exactly if it is an S or a Supreme.

Jokers69 · January 31st, 2008, 10:14 AM

what does the glovebox door say?

joe_padavano · January 31st, 2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jokers69

what does the glovebox door say?

The glovebox door "says' that it can be swapped in a few minutes with a handful of screws. As Dan correctly points out, the VIN will tell you what the car is. Post it here.

don71 · January 31st, 2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-(Chicago)

Check these out.
http://www.442.com/vcs/1964_1972/fields.html

Welcome to the site. Enjoy your new purchase.

The vin will tell the tale, but the quote above is very good way to visually see the difference between the body styles. Nice job Jay!

Jokers69 · February 1st, 2008, 08:12 AM

Joe,
I realize the glovebox door can be swapped out, but he's not asking is this an "s" or a 442. The vin is the answer but the glovebox door badge would be a down and dirty quick check.

Juan,
Look at the pictures of the body styles in the link thats been posted above, the clue is the rear quater window shape. The supreme will have a "notched" shape to it where the S will go back to a point.

But the true answer is in the vin or the trim tag.

Post a picture!!

January 30th, 2008, 07:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Juan Schwartz Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	New Member I am in the middle of getting a 72 cutlass, and am trying to figure out whether it is an "s" or a supreme. I have tried to match it's appearance which to the best of my knowledge is completely stock (and about 1/8th rusted away) to pictures online and still can't figure it out. I have tried to faq this and can't find what i am looking for there either. any help for a new guy would be appreciated.

January 30th, 2008, 07:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,697	go to google.com click on images, and do searches for both. I'm sure there are 100s of pictures of each. I believe the big difference is in the interior however. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

January 30th, 2008, 07:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,697	Check these out. http://www.442.com/vcs/1964_1972/fields.html __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

January 31st, 2008, 05:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Your vin will help you determine exactly if it is an S or a Supreme. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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January 31st, 2008, 10:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jokers69 Senior Moment Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 260	what does the glovebox door say?

February 1st, 2008, 08:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jokers69 Senior Moment Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 260	Joe, I realize the glovebox door can be swapped out, but he's not asking is this an "s" or a 442. The vin is the answer but the glovebox door badge would be a down and dirty quick check. Juan, Look at the pictures of the body styles in the link thats been posted above, the clue is the rear quater window shape. The supreme will have a "notched" shape to it where the S will go back to a point. But the true answer is in the vin or the trim tag. Post a picture!!

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