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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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Question ....CONVERSION for a 1965 Olds Cutlass

Has anyone or know of anyone that CONVERTED (Olds Cutlass) from a "F85" to a "442" ??? is it noticeable change or nothing much different?? like example removing the "F85" emblems and adding the "442" components and scoops??? (I know engine is major part of it, so that is defiantly a change but cosmetic look)
Old Jan 18, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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Anyone can cosmetically 'clone' a 442 - the parts interchange through the F-85 line.
You may have to drill and/or fill a few holes to get trim in the correct places, though!
Old Jan 18, 2012 | 11:13 AM
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lots of difference beside emblems, heavy duty frame, swaybars front and rear, rear end , driveshaft, engine, check out this web site, click on "clone ? yes or no" a good place to start

http://www.442bro.com/
Old Jan 18, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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Stan - he asked for Cosmetic differences!
Having 3 '65 442's in the shop, I'm aware of the mechanical differences!
Old Jan 18, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Rickman48
Stan - he asked for Cosmetic differences!
Having 3 '65 442's in the shop, I'm aware of the mechanical differences!

Hey Rick, yes, I own a 65 Cutlass F85, and I wanted to see I should convert it or clone into a 442, i didnt see much of a diffrence except the emblems and the scoop on the side. Like my dad says, "its your car do what you want."

also, you happen to have the hole patterns for the side scoop? I know I will need to drill holes to fit the scoop.
Old Jan 18, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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No, I haven't one, but I believe they're out there.
I know good scoops are hard to find!
Old Jan 18, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Rickman48
No, I haven't one, but I believe they're out there.
I know good scoops are hard to find!
Yes agree!! Scoop are had to find or sellers want ridiculous amount of money!!! fortunately i was able to get a really nice pair. now all i need is a hole pattern to drill. good thing is this forum will help out!! i hope?? LoL!
Old Jan 18, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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Might try ultra high compression.com, as they're all 1965 442 only!!
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