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June 3rd, 2017, 05:28 PM

tru-blue 442

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Mid engine 442.

Check this baby out.

For sale on Ebay.

Probably has the solid web 403 in it too.

June 3rd, 2017, 06:25 PM

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I remember that from 78,bill Porterfield built.

June 3rd, 2017, 06:34 PM

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You have to admit it is pretty cool and well done. It is fast too. I think I would call it rear engine though.

June 3rd, 2017, 06:39 PM

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I likey....

June 3rd, 2017, 07:37 PM

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Different... I've seen similar projects like that using Toronado drive trains... I wouldn't want to be sitting inside with the engine running for any long period of time...

June 3rd, 2017, 10:36 PM

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engine in front of rear axle = MID (Pantera, Ferrari, 442)
engine behind rear axle = REAR (Porsche, VW, Corvair, Smart, DeLorean, Tucker)

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June 3rd, 2017, 10:43 PM

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October '78 HOT ROD is it currently on eBay? link?

same car, correct? when did the quarters get changed/modified?

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June 4th, 2017, 05:21 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hurst68olds

October '78 HOT ROD is it currently on eBay? link?

same car, correct? when did the quarters get changed/modified?

You beat me to it. I remember seeing that car in that issue in 78' and remember thinking "at least they gave some dignity to the worst looking 442 of the whole line." I am of the opinion that was the begining of desperate attempts to sell more cars by capitalizing on the 442 badge without any "real" package.

Apologies in advance for anyone who has one of these, without the mid engine of course.