67Olds442X2

One of my cars was built in California. The numbers on the cowl tag that I have yet to figure out is the "C08", "J53310", and "030249". Anyone familiar with Fremont cowl tags? I've always wondered if my car was a real 442.

When I bought the car it had a 330 in it and didn't realize it until afterwards, I checked the numbers using the assembly manual and service manual as a guide. The 330 in it is a 64-66 version, #3 heads, block#381917.

I checked the carb and it matches what a 400 with A.I.R. would have. The TH400 is an "OG". Even the right exhaust manifold is a "W 389268" off a big block and the left is a 350 version "380001". It has the boxed rear lower control arms and front and rear sway bars. Anyway I think it's legit , it just has a transplanted engine. It also has the dual fuel tank vents. So anyway, might a code on the cowl tag verify this? Thanks.

Dan

I know about the "5V" or "5VY" on Lansing cars, my other car has a "5V"

stevengerard

B80 - Chrome Roof Drip moldings
C08 Vinyl Rooftop

Don't know what the longer numbers are for

svnt442

My 70 Fremont car has that same type of extra numbers on it. I have no clue what they are for or how to decode them.

wmachine

Dan, there is no way to tell if a '67 Fremont car is a 442 by the cowl tag. You have to rely on other indicators like you have done.
The 030249 number is some form of sequence number used by Fremont, and that number shows up on the build sheet.
J53310 is still a mystery. On Fremont cars, nothing shows up there in '65 and I don't know if it does in '66. Most likely nothing to do with options. Notice the "ACC." heading is not there either.

67Olds442X2

Thanks for the replies. Just wanted to be sure. What I need to do is transplant the 400 I have into it, then it would be complete, only if I could find a set of "C" heads for my A.I.R. system. I've got a set of "B's".

66400

Check the brake line on the driver side frame. Does it cross to the rear of the left exhaust manifold or to the front of the manifold?

Henry

67Olds442X2

The line used to cross to the front. I had to replace it and went the shortest route with the new line for now. I do remember seeing the difference in the assembly manual on routing with regards to 442 equipped cars due to the exhaust manifolds I guess. Thanks, I forgot about that.