Interior Color

1970442 · December 10th, 2011, 04:34 AM

How do i tell if my interior is dark green or dark green metallic in a 1970 442?

70Post · December 10th, 2011, 07:09 PM

I think the green in 1970 was the metallic (some people refer to it as a pearl type green)...that was the ONLY green used in 1970 on a 442 according to the info I have.

Allan R · December 10th, 2011, 07:20 PM

Patton, weren't there 2 colors of green? 902 (in the 3277) and 942 (in the 3677 & 3687)?

70Post · December 11th, 2011, 09:10 PM

Alan - I'm not 100% sure...my answer was based on reading the "442 By The Numbers" book from Supercars Unlimited. And that only deals with 442s (ie 4400 series). Maybe there was another green but the way I see it in this book they are only referring to one green when they list "Green" as one of the interior colors for a '70 442 (post, hardtop and convert).

Other interior colors listed are Black, Blue, Gold, Ivory and Saddle. Since the Blue, Gold and Ivory also have the "metallic/pearl" look I figure the green is the same. And from my recollection I don't recall seeing anything other than the metallic/pearl green over the years in a '70 442 when I saw them with a green interior.

Allan R · December 12th, 2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 70Post

Alan - I'm not 100% sure...my answer was based on reading the "442 By The Numbers" book from Supercars Unlimited. And that only deals with 442s (ie 4400 series). Maybe there was another green but the way I see it in this book they are only referring to one green when they list "Green" as one of the interior colors for a '70 442 (post, hardtop and convert).

Other interior colors listed are Black, Blue, Gold, Ivory and Saddle. Since the Blue, Gold and Ivory also have the "metallic/pearl" look I figure the green is the same. And from my recollection I don't recall seeing anything other than the metallic/pearl green over the years in a '70 442 when I saw them with a green interior.

Hi Patton,
I got that from the catalogue of 442,W-Machines and HO ID Numbers 1964-91. (Compiled by Cars & Paaarts Magazine. They claim it's based on over a year of research with assistance from 442 clubs, owners, car shows etc. I can't speak to 100% authenticity either; my comment was based on the info in that book. Its real hard to see if one is metallic or not from the pics. If I had a 1970 Dealer sales guide they would have actual samples of the material.

wcourt3010 · December 12th, 2011, 11:02 AM

i have the same question but mine's a 71 cutlass. i believe the color is Teal Blue, does anyone have an online color chart for that year? its blue but with a definite green in it, almost tourqoise.

Allan R · December 12th, 2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by wcourt3010

i have the same question but mine's a 71 cutlass. i believe the color is Teal Blue, does anyone have an online color chart for that year? its blue but with a definite green in it, almost tourqoise.

Does your cowl tag show the trim code as 993, 973, or 983
EDIT: added web link

check this site, clik on the image to get full size resolution http://www.greatoldcars.com/images/T...70-71_trim.JPG

1970442 · December 12th, 2011, 02:05 PM

Mine has 972 on the cowl tag,thanks for the help

70Post · December 12th, 2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970442

Mine has 972 on the cowl tag,thanks for the help

4467 442 Convert with Green Strato Bucket interior.

Call Legendary Interiors or check their website for color choices....not necessarily the 100% sure solution but my bet is they only show the one green for your car. My bet is you could only get the metallic/pearl green. I think those are great looking colors (the metallic/pearl interior choices).

wcourt3010 · December 18th, 2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Allan R

Does your cowl tag show the trim code as 993, 973, or 983
EDIT: added web link

check this site, clik on the image to get full size resolution http://www.greatoldcars.com/images/T...70-71_trim.JPG

cowl tag says 943.

Allan R · December 18th, 2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wcourt3010

cowl tag says 943.

So you have blue brocaid cloth interior if yours is also a 70?.
EDIT: Sorry, I posted before I looked above. You have a 71. CAn you please check your cowl tag again? I don't see a cod 943 listed in 71 trims.
The 1972 code for 943 is Blue

wcourt3010 · December 18th, 2011, 03:12 PM

i'll check it again. the number is separate, correct and not part of the vin or some other string of numbers? the seats are a straight blue colour and they are cloth. the door panels and rest of the interior is more of a tourqoise. i saw teal blue at legendary auto interiors and i think that's the closest.

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70Post Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: austin, Texas Posts: 1,118	I think the green in 1970 was the metallic (some people refer to it as a pearl type green)...that was the ONLY green used in 1970 on a 442 according to the info I have. __________________ Patton Glade 70Post Restorations Austin, TX GM A-Body Gas Tank Pads/Insulators---click on link http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...tion-item.html

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70Post Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: austin, Texas Posts: 1,118	Alan - I'm not 100% sure...my answer was based on reading the "442 By The Numbers" book from Supercars Unlimited. And that only deals with 442s (ie 4400 series). Maybe there was another green but the way I see it in this book they are only referring to one green when they list "Green" as one of the interior colors for a '70 442 (post, hardtop and convert). Other interior colors listed are Black, Blue, Gold, Ivory and Saddle. Since the Blue, Gold and Ivory also have the "metallic/pearl" look I figure the green is the same. And from my recollection I don't recall seeing anything other than the metallic/pearl green over the years in a '70 442 when I saw them with a green interior. __________________ Patton Glade 70Post Restorations Austin, TX GM A-Body Gas Tank Pads/Insulators---click on link http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...tion-item.html Last edited by 70Post; December 11th, 2011 at 09:14 PM.

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Allan R Just an Olds Guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh" Posts: 12,755	Patton, weren't there 2 colors of green? 902 (in the 3277) and 942 (in the 3677 & 3687)?

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wcourt3010 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 30	i have the same question but mine's a 71 cutlass. i believe the color is Teal Blue, does anyone have an online color chart for that year? its blue but with a definite green in it, almost tourqoise.

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wcourt3010 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 30	i'll check it again. the number is separate, correct and not part of the vin or some other string of numbers? the seats are a straight blue colour and they are cloth. the door panels and rest of the interior is more of a tourqoise. i saw teal blue at legendary auto interiors and i think that's the closest.

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