the70442

Where manual windows an opttion with the 442 package??

BlackGold

The '85 442 I owned several years ago had power windows and was generally much better optioned than the '87 442 I drive now. Which is why I was surprised to see an '85 442 with manual windows this past weekend at Homecoming in Lansing. It wasn't a total stripper either, as it had T-tops. So that's a sample of one; but I have no proof documentation-wise.

oldsmobiledave

All 1985 & 86 442s were built on the Calais platform. Didn't the Calais include power windows & locks as standard equipment?

I have owned 5 1985-86 442s & they all had power windows & locks.

DoubleV

The Calais name was superceded by the the Salon name in 85. The Calais name was then used for that little FWD jobber. I don't recall what all came standard on an 85 Salon/442, but manual windows and locks were available for sure.

One 'option' that was standard on all 80's Hurst Olds and 442's was AC. Ironicly, it's the one option I would rather not have on my 442!

69HO43

Hmmm. Off the top of my head...

Sport body colored dual mirrors, driver remote
console and gauges
halogen high beams
LG8 V8 307 with dual exhaust (sort of)
F41 suspension with rear air shocks
Overdrive 200-4R
3.73 rear gear with special 15 x 7 SSIII with gold inlay and gold perimeter striped wheels and 442 center caps. With Goodyear Eagle GT ROWL tires 215/65-15
A/C was a mandatory option and charged out separately, but later was included and charged for inside the 442 package by 1987.
Leather wrapped 2 spoke steering wheel
black headlight trim with bright edges
reclining buckets
power steering/power brakes disc up front, drum in back
AM push button radio
"442" stripes and inside door emblems, and the usual stripes and paint schemes- silver bottom with medium gray metallic, black, white exterior upper paint.

Limited slip, Power locks, windows, tilt, cruise, TR9 convenience group, T-tops, power trunk, dual controlled outside mirrors, Stereo and cassette radio, lamp monitors, etc. were all optional

oldsmobiledave

The 442 moved to the "base" car in 1987 so no recline feature on the buckets in 1987.

Salon indeed. Not sure why I was thinking Calais.

In 1980 you could get a 442 without a/c. My friend Bill Bergeson in Medicine Hat AB has a black & gold black interior T top car that he bought from the original owner in Kelowna BC & it has no a/c. Only one I have ever seen.

edzolz

When I bought my wife a new 85 442 in December of 84, there was another 85 on the showroom floor with manual windows, T-tops, and claret vinyl interior. Never seen another optioned like this or heard of one. I started to buy that one but my wife didn't want the T-tops. I know it was factory because the window sticker listed the options as well as the 442 option.

the70442

I really appreciate the information!! I will post details and pictures if I make a deal

the70442

OooBought the car suprise suprise!!the good is its very solid no rust in rear section trunk or wheel wells an minor on the door bottoms I seepeople wanting a few hundred for doors that look worse..the bad is the wiring under the hood is a mess the battery being connected makes the 4 ways say on an if you can get them off yapping the fender brings them back an you have to pull the starter wire before turning the key to get it to start..

Neat stuff..as mmentioned manual windows an locks yet a 6 slot cassete deck in the console

69HO43

Pics or it didn't happen.

the70442

No its here just need some to post pics as I can only attach them to email or media mail

69HO43

Oh, I believe you, I'm just saying any time someone gets a new-to-them vehicle, pictures are kind of obligatory so we all can enjoy your new find.

edzolz

I still have this from my wife's 85. Took it out and forgot about it when we sold the car.

69HO43

Here's his pictures. He emailed them to me, so I'm posting them in behalf of the70442.

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the70442

Well the one in my car I'm almoat positive will have to be rebuilt or replaced but that along with the original shifter and radio is all that is missing as far as I can tell at this point..