Is it a true 442

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Old Aug 29, 2015 | 05:14 PM
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Is it a true 442

Ok I'm having doubts to as if the car I just purchased is a true 86 442 here is the VIN number 1g3gm47y2gp389148 is there a website that will tell me or do I need the cowl tag ?
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Old Aug 29, 2015 | 07:16 PM
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From Hemmings.com:

Because many of the bits and pieces that went into the 4-4-2 package could also be ordered separately, it's important to know how to make sure you're looking at the genuine article. The eighth code of the VIN should be a 9, indicating the high-output 307, and there should be a W42 code on the RPO sticker located under the trunk lid. Under the hood should be a dual-snorkel air cleaner with a chrome lid, while dual exhaust outlets should be out back. On 1985 and '86 cars, there should be a cutoff switch under the accelerator pedal, to kill the air conditioning compressor under full throttle. The passenger side of the transmission should be marked with the code OZ on 1985 cars and KZ in 1986 and '87. Finally, if you're looking at a 1987 car, there should be a speedometer that reads to 120mph, rather than 85mph.
Old Aug 30, 2015 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Jjays 442
Ok I'm having doubts to as if the car I just purchased is a true 86 442 here is the VIN number 1g3gm47y2gp389148 is there a website that will tell me or do I need the cowl tag ?
You should have doubts. The "Y" in the eighth position of the VIN says it came with the 140 HP 307, not the 180 HP engine used in the 442, thus it is not a 442. That character should have been a "9".
Old Aug 30, 2015 | 11:57 AM
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Another give away is the chrome bumpers. Always painted silver.

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Old Aug 30, 2015 | 12:07 PM
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Especially the 442 decals is dead give away.
Old Aug 31, 2015 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ELY442
Especially the 442 decals is dead give away.
Hardly.
Old Aug 31, 2015 | 02:03 AM
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Hardly.
I think he was saying they are so bad that it screams fake. At least they do to me.
Old Aug 31, 2015 | 02:10 AM
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Gotcha.
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