Is it live or is it memorex??? or a real 442
#1
Is it live or is it memorex??? or a real 442
I am looking to buy a 70 442 conv, partial vin 342670M2401. It has the 442 grill work, hood, and front fender tip trim, and deck lid markings. It has a wing, dual exhaust, and a column shift automatic. VIN says it is a supreme. One web site says there is a W30 and W32 option that put an automatic into a 442. Another web site said that the factory built 442s on the fly once a car was on the line to fill an order.
I know I need the build sheet to know for sure, but, can a 342 code be a true 442???
thx
I know I need the build sheet to know for sure, but, can a 342 code be a true 442???
thx
#3
Your VIN has to say 34467--------- to be a 442 convertible. That being said, the car you are looking at is not worth as much (appraisal wise anyway). In addition, a true 70 442 did not come with "deck lid markings". The only stripes are on the fiberglass hood. The W-30 has side stripes.
You don't need a build sheet to verify a 70 442's authenticity. It only came with a 455, nothing else. Most came with the Hurst dual gate, but you could still order the column if you wanted.
You don't need a build sheet to verify a 70 442's authenticity. It only came with a 455, nothing else. Most came with the Hurst dual gate, but you could still order the column if you wanted.
#4
Your VIN has to say 34467--------- to be a 442 convertible. That being said, the car you are looking at is not worth as much (appraisal wise anyway). In addition, a true 70 442 did not come with "deck lid markings". The only stripes are on the fiberglass hood. The W-30 has side stripes.
You don't need a build sheet to verify a 70 442's authenticity. It only came with a 455, nothing else. Most came with the Hurst dual gate, but you could still order the column if you wanted.
You don't need a build sheet to verify a 70 442's authenticity. It only came with a 455, nothing else. Most came with the Hurst dual gate, but you could still order the column if you wanted.
#6
FL1970442...you are wrong, and Joe Is correct, and you only got the panel style hood stripes if the W25 ram air hood was ordered, the steel hood had only the optional pin stripes outlining the hood bulges.
#7
#9
I should clarify this:
The thin side *and* trunk stripes were standard on the 442.
The thin hood stripes were the Y73 "GT" stripes optional on the 442 and the Cutlass S. And the wide (panel) hood stripes were part of the OAI W27 hood option (std on the W30).
The thin side *and* trunk stripes were standard on the 442.
The thin hood stripes were the Y73 "GT" stripes optional on the 442 and the Cutlass S. And the wide (panel) hood stripes were part of the OAI W27 hood option (std on the W30).
#11
That's correct, 1969 was the only year where dual hood paint panels were available on the steel hood. Standard on the W's and optional on others, with the pinstripe outlining the twin hood raised areas also an option.
#14
The panel stripes are option W42 "Dual-Stripe" on the 442 (in lieu of the GT stripes) and standard on the W30.
Of course. Mental typo.
#15
...and since the original poster listed it, the 70-72 convertibles did not get the rear decklid spoiler from the factory or as an authorized dealer installed item.
W35rearwing70mktgletter.jpg
1970w35decklidsalesguideinfo.jpg
This shot shows the rear decklid stripe as well.
Terry
W35rearwing70mktgletter.jpg
1970w35decklidsalesguideinfo.jpg
This shot shows the rear decklid stripe as well.
Terry
#18
None of the 31xx and 35xx cars got the factory install, of course.
Here are the numbers:
Approx 1050 on 3200 models
Approx 2720 on 3600 models
Approx 321 on 4400 models
Interesting that means the highest *percentage* of wing installs was on the F85 V8 Club Coupe! About 12.7% of them got the wing.
#19
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