The new Oldsmobile 72 442 W30
#1
The new Oldsmobile 72 442 W30
I've been here once or twice before so I didn't think I needed to go in the Newbie forum with this "new" car. I'm very proud to introduce my newest Oldsmobile. I'm now the very excited owner of a 1972 Oldsmobile 442 W30, one of the 623.
Here is a little information about it.
Purchased in Canada
NOM 455 (oh well)- Still has the aluminium intake though but different carb. E heads.
rallye gauges
Pewter Silver
Black interior, buckets
His/Hers hurst shifter
Front disc
Posi
Sports Steering Wheel
Rear Defogger
Bumper guards
Hood lock
Cruise Control
and 3 point seat belt alert system
The paint is driver paint. It definitely has its chips and wasn't the greatest paint job to start off with. It runs great and so many of the original options work. The OAI hood is functional, AM radio works, gauges all work, etc. I believe the only things that might not work on the hood lock, cruise control and rear defogger.
I know 72s don't get as much appreciation as the earlier years, but I'm really proud (and shocked) to say I'm now the owner of W30 car. I look forward to definitely enjoying it!
Daylight savings (and the fact it just got delivered today on a very hectic schedule) is making it tricky for pictures, but I'm sure I'll have more to come.
I do also want to give a shout out to Ted on these boards (Sammy) for helping with the process of getting the car to the states!
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I still have my 68 but unfortunately, it must go. My wife needs her parking space . Let me know if you know someone interested. Great quality driver at a great price.
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Here is a little information about it.
Purchased in Canada
NOM 455 (oh well)- Still has the aluminium intake though but different carb. E heads.
rallye gauges
Pewter Silver
Black interior, buckets
His/Hers hurst shifter
Front disc
Posi
Sports Steering Wheel
Rear Defogger
Bumper guards
Hood lock
Cruise Control
and 3 point seat belt alert system
The paint is driver paint. It definitely has its chips and wasn't the greatest paint job to start off with. It runs great and so many of the original options work. The OAI hood is functional, AM radio works, gauges all work, etc. I believe the only things that might not work on the hood lock, cruise control and rear defogger.
I know 72s don't get as much appreciation as the earlier years, but I'm really proud (and shocked) to say I'm now the owner of W30 car. I look forward to definitely enjoying it!
Daylight savings (and the fact it just got delivered today on a very hectic schedule) is making it tricky for pictures, but I'm sure I'll have more to come.
I do also want to give a shout out to Ted on these boards (Sammy) for helping with the process of getting the car to the states!
Wapv94R.jpg
FJ7GUJq.jpg
ZGe0z1K.jpg
LkYYkzS.jpg
9sBsDn3.jpg
I still have my 68 but unfortunately, it must go. My wife needs her parking space . Let me know if you know someone interested. Great quality driver at a great price.
lFjIfFm.jpg
Last edited by Joffroi; November 10th, 2016 at 05:46 AM.
#2
Nice car buddy. Hope you get to enjoy it for a long time. I often toss on my favorite color schemes, and black and silver is one good combo. Sorry You don't get to keep the 68.
Look forward to you showing it off some more.
Look forward to you showing it off some more.
#3
Questions
Congrats on the purchase.
Where did it sell new and what is the build date?
I think that is the car I saw on kijiji in Ontario and Sam checked out.
Another 72 W with cruise control.
Where did it sell new and what is the build date?
I think that is the car I saw on kijiji in Ontario and Sam checked out.
Another 72 W with cruise control.
Last edited by oldsmobiledave; November 9th, 2016 at 08:25 PM.
#4
What a great find. The W-30 looks in fantastic condition, especially for a driver. Cruise control is rare enough on a Cutlass, even rarer on a 442, but for a '72 W-30, it must be extremely rare. Making it even more unusual, it is usually seen on cars with highway gears, not one where the only ratios available were 3.42 or 3.73. Was the W-30 listed on Oldsmobile Central or Classic Oldsmobile?
#5
You are very welcome Joffroi! Great car . When I picked this car up for you, the PO was great and easy to deal with...which made it enjoyable. I still like the buzzer...when the car is in drive it does not come on, but when it is put into 2nd it buzzes😄. Hope you are having fun with the mountain of paperwork it came with!
#6
Fyi
What a great find. The W-30 looks in fantastic condition, especially for a driver. Cruise control is rare enough on a Cutlass, even rarer on a 442, but for a '72 W-30, it must be extremely rare. Making it even more unusual, it is usually seen on cars with highway gears, not one where the only ratios available were 3.42 or 3.73. Was the W-30 listed on Oldsmobile Central or Classic Oldsmobile?
#10
Build date looks like it was the 2nd week of January in 72. I have not ordered the GM of Canada documentation yet just because I need to hold off on some of my spending for a while but is is on my "to do" list.
I do have an order form from what I assume was the original purchase.
#13
Yes, it has the "X", but that receipt from the dealership doesn't show the W-30 or even W-29 options. Obviously the VIN is on the paperwork, but it would be nice to have the build info also.
#14
But we don't know how many were installed in one or another. Considering the 4-4-2 was a package, it's prob impossible to determine the distribution or rarity among models.
#15
documents
No optional gear ratio shown on the Dealership order form. Most likely the car has the standard 3.42 gear set.
The $100 cost for the documents is insignificant compared to the investment in the purchase of the car & its' log term value. GET THE DOCUMENTS!
My Mom's 78 Camaro came from that dealership as hid her 1969 Malibu.
The $100 cost for the documents is insignificant compared to the investment in the purchase of the car & its' log term value. GET THE DOCUMENTS!
My Mom's 78 Camaro came from that dealership as hid her 1969 Malibu.
#24
Does anyone know what was included in the mandatory Z49 Canadian Equipment package? Also, how much extra fuel was included with a Canadian sale? Interesting how the vinyl top is called soft roof covering - is that what a vinyl top is called in Canada, or was just noted that way on the document?
#25
Fyi
Does anyone know what was included in the mandatory Z49 Canadian Equipment package? Also, how much extra fuel was included with a Canadian sale? Interesting how the vinyl top is called soft roof covering - is that what a vinyl top is called in Canada, or was just noted that way on the document?
#26
Thanks Dave. My brother recently bought a '71 Cutlass that was originally sold in Winnipeg. I will pass the information to him. His Cutlass also has the optional OEM engine block heater and an aftermarket under dash electric heater that the owner plugged into a house outlet before retiring so to have a toasty warm interior in the morning. Oh those days before modern conveniences like remote starters for a warm interior on those cold and blustery winter mornings.....
#27
I just got done doing a little driving to the gas station then a little cruise around town. I took a few pictures only to find out they didn't actually save on my phone. It was great. Engine sounds really nice, all the lights work with the except of one high beam, gauges work, posi works .
The only this is that the steering is a little sloppy compared to my 68. To drive straight, the sports steering wheel isn't aligned straight, and I felt like occasional when driving around 30 mph, it seemed to have some play.
Slower speeds and faster speeds seemed OK. I'll do some digging. Suggestions are welcome. Next time I take pictures, I'll make sure they save too. It look great under the gas station lights!
The only this is that the steering is a little sloppy compared to my 68. To drive straight, the sports steering wheel isn't aligned straight, and I felt like occasional when driving around 30 mph, it seemed to have some play.
Slower speeds and faster speeds seemed OK. I'll do some digging. Suggestions are welcome. Next time I take pictures, I'll make sure they save too. It look great under the gas station lights!
#29
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Mine too.
There was an oil usage decal on the left valve cover (Dr. Decal sold it not sure if it's still available) that I think is part of that Z49. I put one on my car when I first restored it and it crinkled up and looked like crap so I had to strip and repaint the valve covers and I never replaced it.
Joe
Mine too.
There was an oil usage decal on the left valve cover (Dr. Decal sold it not sure if it's still available) that I think is part of that Z49. I put one on my car when I first restored it and it crinkled up and looked like crap so I had to strip and repaint the valve covers and I never replaced it.
Joe
#31
What's a remote starter?
Congrats. I too love 72's my Olds I owned was a 72, I still really don't understand how they are worth less than a 70 when they are the only ones with the X in the VIN
#32
Does anyone know what was included in the mandatory Z49 Canadian Equipment package? Also, how much extra fuel was included with a Canadian sale? Interesting how the vinyl top is called soft roof covering - is that what a vinyl top is called in Canada, or was just noted that way on the document?
#33
Does anyone know what was included in the mandatory Z49 Canadian Equipment package? Also, how much extra fuel was included with a Canadian sale? Interesting how the vinyl top is called soft roof covering - is that what a vinyl top is called in Canada, or was just noted that way on the document?
And "soft roof covering" is what Fisher Body called a vinyl top. They also used the term "roof covering, fabric" as well as "vinyl".
#34
Oops, I guess a "remote starter" could be when your father told "you" to go warm up the car on those cold blustery days.
Last edited by anthonyP; November 12th, 2016 at 10:14 AM.
#35
Just took it for about an 90 minutes worth of driving and it was spectacular. This car is amazing. Got some pictures this time.
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#39
Will you be adding the side stripes in the near future? A great car, looks like this one will be a keeper for you.
Hopefully no local law enforcement see the photo with the one way sign, they might mail you a summons for the W-30 going the wrong way prior to being parked. lol
Hopefully no local law enforcement see the photo with the one way sign, they might mail you a summons for the W-30 going the wrong way prior to being parked. lol
#40
Besides the side W-stripes, are the back pinstripes missing? Will you be adding the stripes in the near future? Looks like this one will be a keeper for you.
Hopefully no local law enforcement see the photo with the one way sign, they might mail you a summons for the W-30 going the wrong way prior to being parked. lol
Hopefully no local law enforcement see the photo with the one way sign, they might mail you a summons for the W-30 going the wrong way prior to being parked. lol