New guy from MA
#1
New guy from MA
Hi,
My name is Bill and this week I bought a 70 Cutlass, it is my first "70's muscle car". I've had other cruise night cars but this is the car I have always wanted so it is more or less an early retirement present to myself. This is a Cutlass rebadged as a 442 W30 but I'm not too concerned with that. I was told that it is the original 455 and matching auto tranny. And it most likely has 119,000 miles as it says 19,000. I'm going to apologize in advance as I am going to have a lot of stupid questions lol My first two projects will be a lower radiator hose and then a new heater blower, wish me luck.
My name is Bill and this week I bought a 70 Cutlass, it is my first "70's muscle car". I've had other cruise night cars but this is the car I have always wanted so it is more or less an early retirement present to myself. This is a Cutlass rebadged as a 442 W30 but I'm not too concerned with that. I was told that it is the original 455 and matching auto tranny. And it most likely has 119,000 miles as it says 19,000. I'm going to apologize in advance as I am going to have a lot of stupid questions lol My first two projects will be a lower radiator hose and then a new heater blower, wish me luck.
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Hey Bill, Im from Mendon MA. Welcome to the site, a lot of good people here. If you can't find the answer to your question here you prob won't.
Lets see some more pix of car and V.I.N. along with cowl tag and we will tell you some things maybe you don't know?
Lets see some more pix of car and V.I.N. along with cowl tag and we will tell you some things maybe you don't know?
#11
Well as of right now you know everything I know about it lol Well that and the fact that it has a small leak from the lower radiator hose and the heat blower will probably need replacing. Besides that everything seems to work, all the interior/exterior lights. The front end feels solid in the limited driving I did. I also want to get the CD player out of the glove box and just put it back to a stock radio with an 8 track under the dash. I'm actually listening to an 8 track right now in my home stereo system lol
VIN 342670E100456
#12
#14
P.s.
I think the blower motor is behind the passenger fender. If you're doing it yourself, ask questions on this forum before you begin because there are some ways to do it without damaging the paint or red fender wells.
#15
Well as of right now you know everything I know about it lol Well that and the fact that it has a small leak from the lower radiator hose and the heat blower will probably need replacing. Besides that everything seems to work, all the interior/exterior lights. The front end feels solid in the limited driving I did. I also want to get the CD player out of the glove box and just put it back to a stock radio with an 8 track under the dash. I'm actually listening to an 8 track right now in my home stereo system lol
VIN 342670E100456
VIN 342670E100456
Last edited by scrappie; December 16th, 2017 at 05:21 PM.
#16
From the site I checked it came back with
The Postwar Oldsmobile VIN Decoder
Year:1970
Division:Oldsmobile
Series:Cutlass Supreme
Body:2dr Convertible
Plant:Linden, New Jersey
Serial Number:100456
The Postwar Oldsmobile VIN Decoder
Year:1970
Division:Oldsmobile
Series:Cutlass Supreme
Body:2dr Convertible
Plant:Linden, New Jersey
Serial Number:100456
#17
#18
Your right built in Linden, NJ. the thing that throws me is the original 455. Maybe someone else can chime in?
Sweet looking car BTW
Sweet looking car BTW
Last edited by scrappie; December 16th, 2017 at 05:30 PM.
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#22
Labs have lots of energy lol
Danes typically don't, but the little female is still a growing pup and she has way more energy than any Dane I have ever seen. And I know lots of them.
Danes typically don't, but the little female is still a growing pup and she has way more energy than any Dane I have ever seen. And I know lots of them.
#23
I believe there is an SX site that people register their SX cars on. Someone on here may chime in on that.
It it may be a special ordered car.
My black 72 came with original 455. It was not an SX. It was special ordered with Ebony Black ( not offered in 72 unless special order) and the 455 was special ordered on it as well.
It it may be a special ordered car.
My black 72 came with original 455. It was not an SX. It was special ordered with Ebony Black ( not offered in 72 unless special order) and the 455 was special ordered on it as well.
#25
I believe there is an SX site that people register their SX cars on. Someone on here may chime in on that.
It it may be a special ordered car.
My black 72 came with original 455. It was not an SX. It was special ordered with Ebony Black ( not offered in 72 unless special order) and the 455 was special ordered on it as well.
It it may be a special ordered car.
My black 72 came with original 455. It was not an SX. It was special ordered with Ebony Black ( not offered in 72 unless special order) and the 455 was special ordered on it as well.
Thanks, I'll look for that, maybe they have a way to know if it is or is not.
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#29
looks like the correct "E" head for a 1970 oldsmobile. To verify if its the original engine to your car, look for the VIN # stamped onto the pad under number 1 spark plug.
When you have a chance, post a picture of the Data Tag (drivers side top of firewall under the hood) this will show us more information.
When you have a chance, post a picture of the Data Tag (drivers side top of firewall under the hood) this will show us more information.
#30
you always could have keep that for your wifes car...lol
#33
Didn't see this coming.....
Data Tag St 70-34267
Year: 1970
Make: Oldsmobile(3)
Model: Cutlass Supreme Convertible V-8 Engine (4267)
Assembly date: can't see the number and letter combo
Assembly Plant Linden, NJ (E)
Fisher Body Sequence: (000017)
Lower Color: Sherwood Green(48)
Upper Color/Conv Top: White Vinyl Convertible Top(A)
Interior Option TR: Green Vinyl Bucket(972)
Data Tag St 70-34267
Year: 1970
Make: Oldsmobile(3)
Model: Cutlass Supreme Convertible V-8 Engine (4267)
Assembly date: can't see the number and letter combo
Assembly Plant Linden, NJ (E)
Fisher Body Sequence: (000017)
Lower Color: Sherwood Green(48)
Upper Color/Conv Top: White Vinyl Convertible Top(A)
Interior Option TR: Green Vinyl Bucket(972)
#38
#40
your car is worth more and looks better than it would have been if restored to the original colors.
and summer is just a few short months away
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