"nutter new member with a 442!
July 10th, 2009, 07:39 AM
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"nutter new member with a 442!
New guy from Texas who recently acquired a '69 442. Looking for help on getting it back to reliable daily driver condition, so this forum will be a great resource.
July 10th, 2009, 07:42 AM
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Welcome
Welcome aboard
69's are my favorite.
When my friend on the west coast [where it rains everyday] see's another 69 come on board he goes crazy. We're taking over the board, then the world.
69's are my favorite.
When my friend on the west coast [where it rains everyday] see's another 69 come on board he goes crazy. We're taking over the board, then the world.
July 10th, 2009, 07:59 AM
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'69's rule
Thanks for the welcome. This is actually my 3rd 69 Cutlass, as I owned two Cutlass S back in the 70's. This is my first 442, although it is almost a dead ringer for one of the others in appearance. Have had the new one about a month now, and getting familiar with all the little irritating defects that a 40-year old vehicle has. I think this one must have sat idle in a garage for a long time as it shows only 67000 miles and appears to be original in many respects. Has a number of modifications, but I am not a purist. Looks and drives exceptionally well for its age, and especially for the bargain price I paid for it.
I am a big fan of the 69's as you obviously are. Wish I had the garage space to acquire a few more, but the wife might balk. She tolerates me having my '38 Buick in the garage...I can't push my luck and ask her to move her car outside to make room for any more toys!
I am a big fan of the 69's as you obviously are. Wish I had the garage space to acquire a few more, but the wife might balk. She tolerates me having my '38 Buick in the garage...I can't push my luck and ask her to move her car outside to make room for any more toys!
July 10th, 2009, 08:33 AM
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pictures
OK, will post some as soon as I figure out how to do it. Oldsmobiles are easier to fool around with than computers are.
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July 10th, 2009, 09:25 AM
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July 10th, 2009, 09:42 AM
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Aztec Gold
The paint job is not original, but repainted in original Aztec Gold, per the specs on the manufacturer's plate. Vinyl top is probably original...faded but presentable. Not a show car but a darn good driver that gets lots of attention.
July 10th, 2009, 01:02 PM
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It's a TH400 auto with console shift, 400 engine, bucket seats, Tom. Engine has been tinkered with over the years. Someone stuck a Holley 650 carb on it, and also after-market performance exhaust headers. A modern day Kenwood radio despoils the dash, and it's got 15-inch wheels with 255 radials. Actually, I like all the non-original mods, so I'm not complaining.
NONE of the instruments work except the speedometer and odometer. My first project is to get a gas gauge. I have ordered a new fuel tank sending unit and under-dash gauge. Apparently I get only 10 mpg as I had to almost coast into a station the first week I had it!
Thanks for the welcome. You will probably agree with me the '68 and '69 body styles are the best Dr. Olds made.
NONE of the instruments work except the speedometer and odometer. My first project is to get a gas gauge. I have ordered a new fuel tank sending unit and under-dash gauge. Apparently I get only 10 mpg as I had to almost coast into a station the first week I had it!
Thanks for the welcome. You will probably agree with me the '68 and '69 body styles are the best Dr. Olds made.
July 11th, 2009, 09:57 AM
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West Coast friend (were it seldom rains) much
July 12th, 2009, 06:04 PM
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There's no "probably" about it my Texas friend...the 69 442 is the definitive statement in automotive design,past,present and future!!! Sometimes at the end of a long day at the office,I'll go out to the garage late at night,flip on the lights,and just stand and stare at my red on red 69 442 post coupe...the wife will look in on me ,and ask "what in the world are you doing out here??" She just sighs when I say.."Hon',it's a guy thing" Enjoy your ride...it's not the "meek", but the 69's that shall inherit the earth!!
July 13th, 2009, 09:41 AM
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Correction on paint code
Nobody probably cares, but I gave the wrong info on the paint on my 442 in an earlier post. The guy I bought it from told me it was Aztec Gold, but the body data plate says it is paint code 65 which is something called Topaz Poly. The paint chart at TCP matches what is on the car, so I guess my car is Topaz Poly.
July 13th, 2009, 12:31 PM
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I need to agree with the past posts. A 1969 442 is the be all end all and the only car I would have bought when persuing my midlife crisis treatment.
July 13th, 2009, 01:05 PM
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July 14th, 2009, 06:45 PM
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My second car (and first project) way back around 1979 or 80 was a 69 442 convertible. Told myself from that time forward I'd get a 69 H/O, and that's what I got last year. Can't beat the looks in my book.
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