Anyone have a manifest (build) sheet out of an '85 through '87 442? I'm starting to research the G-bodies for build code id. nos. and letters. Since there are no assembly manuals available for these cars, I think that these manifest sheets will be the only source for the codes, unless someone has some really low mileage examples with their tags and stickers still intact.

 

Here's the copy I said I'd send up. Unfortunately, the sealer blob in the back under the carpet sucked up part of it. I was able to salvage this much. Interestingly, it shows the LG8 as a 305 in the 442!!

 

Does this help? http://apps.oldsgmail.com/rpolookup.asp

Wayne

 

As an added bonus for codes and such, here's a decal that was attached to the 84-88 V8 catalytic converter cheese grating heat guard that's wrapped around the cat (you can see the indentation marks on the scanned copy below). There's another coded decal under the shielding as well, but haven't looked at that in a while.

 

And one more bonus...a factory distributor cap decal off my 87 442.

 

Great stuff 69HO43! That manifest sheet will be a great resource.

If anyone else has a manifest sheet from an '85-'87 442, please share it with us.

Anyone have an Olds Inspector's Guide from '84-'87?

 

I have an Inspectors Guide....what are you looking for? What year specifically?


GOG

 

All of those years. I Have guides through 1983, but have not yet located any of the later guides.

I'm attempting to establish component manifest id. codes for these years for the'84 Hurst/Olds and '85-'87 442 option.

I am working on publishing a new illustrated identification guide for the 442, W-Machines, and Hurst/Olds offerings from the years 1964 through 1987. 1976 through 1987 are rather difficult years to locate information relating to factory stamps, castings, stickers and assembly codes. The two best sources for this info are, build manifest sheets and inspector's guides. I'm going to need a lot of help from the hobby to complete this book. Any assistance you could offer would be most appreciated, not only by me, but also by all enthusiasts who may have an interest in learning this sort of information about these special cars.

 

Pretty sure I have I/Guides through 89. I will look and let you know shortly.

GOG

 

1985 442, Here's what I found under the back seat.

 

My '85 is a 10000 mile car that is as preserved as any one I've ever encountered. Let me know how I can contribute

 

trunk sticker

 

You can also enter your VIN for almost all models from 1980 - early 2010 and it will tell you all RPO codes it came with and in most cases tell you how common or rare it is. Enjoy http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

Scot

 

I correctly typed in my VIN and said no record found. Check back later.

 

Yes they admit they do not have all but they have a ton on info and schematics as well. I typed in the 2001 Tahoe grocery getter's VIN and it came back one of four optioned as mine. Pretty neat, which VIN did you try? Looks like you can enter your Delta 88 and both Supremes.

 

I tried all three. I will try my 01 Tahoe. Mine is black what color is yours? I bought it new and got a lousy deal but it has been great. No trouble out of it with 165000 miles.

 

White w/198,000 miles.

 

It's not THAT accurate all the time. It's some good info, but don't take it for gospel. Even the site owner said it wasn't complete. Example- one of my newer cars said it was like 1 of 1. Which is complete BS when the model trim alone they made over 11K vehicles.

 

Does yours still have the paper ECM info tag on the A/C evap housing?