Originally Posted by terror_storm

Hello,

My father is the owner of a 1970 442 W30 H/O. He purchased it from a lifelong friend (now deceased) who owned it since sometime in the 70's or 80's.

It's easy for me to say that it's a 442 W30 H/O, but it seems that some folks like this information to be proven. I am attempting to research the car and document that it is what we think it truly is.


It sounds like I have to prove it is three things:
1) 442 (easy)
2) W30 (easy with broadcast card, impossible without???)
3) H/O (???)


Here's what I've got so far:

1) VIN: 344770M307304
2) Body tag: 34477LAN407305
3) Block casting: 396021
4) Block ID code: F (with serifs)
5) Block serial: 30M307304
6) Head casting: 404438
7) Head ID code: F
8) Intake material: Aluminum
9) Intake casting: 406115
10) Intake text: OLDS W-455
11) Transmission serial: 30M307304
12) Transmission OW tag: Verified intact
13) Differential part number: 406784
14) Axle tube ID: XS
15) Carburetor number: 7040258
16) Distributor number: 1111979
17) LH exhaust manifold: W 402295
18) RH exhaust manifold: Z 402294

I have read a lot over at the 442.com FAQ and the car seems to be consistent so far.

I still need to gather the following pieces of information to make a better case:

19) Broadcast card: Unable to locate; looked under all seats, under carpet, above fuel tank


What else am I missing that I should document?


Thanks for reading,

Jeremy

Originally Posted by BangScreech4-4-2

Probably best to start your own thread, rather than piggyback on an existing one that is, as mentioned, over eight years old.

Maybe if a mod sees this, he can help you with that.