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Old May 15th, 2023, 06:24 PM
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Picked up a 69 442 after selling my 71 about 10 years ago.

Been looking for a 69 442 Convertible for a long time. The owner was a great guy and sorry to see it go. He knew he wouldn't finish it so he let it go. Options include pw, pb, a/c, disc brakes, power locks, power seat, tilt, buckets, console, trunk release, am/fm, power antenna, rear bumper pad, horn ring, air shocks. It needs a lot of work but it is a California car and is solid.
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Old May 15th, 2023, 06:28 PM
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Congratulations. Pictures pictures more pictures...

Great options. Factory colors?
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Old May 15th, 2023, 06:37 PM
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Congratulations. Pictures pictures more pictures...

Great options. Factory colors?
it was originally yellow
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Old May 15th, 2023, 06:50 PM
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Plans?
I've already got some valve covers and an air cleaner coming from a couple of our members. It runs very well. The guy I got it from had it for 27 years. He had quite a story of how he got it in California and got it back here. It was hit on the front left and the hood, bumper and left front fender were bolted on many years back.
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Old May 15th, 2023, 07:17 PM
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Very nice, I wish I had kept mine, a 4 speed, less than 6000 produced for 69. Yours has quite a few options for the year. Enjoy.
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Congrats on the new toy.
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Beautiful. Like everybody else, I wanna see more pictures!
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I happen to think the '69 convertible is the purest design they offered back then. There just isn't an awkward angle outside or in on those cars. I'm admittedly biased. Enjoy it!
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i happen to think the '69 convertible is the purest design they offered back then. There just isn't an awkward angle outside or in on those cars. I'm admittedly biased. Enjoy it!
x 2!
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Originally Posted by BangScreech4-4-2
x 2!
X3! But I am bit biased as well

MN71W30 - congrats! That 69 is loaded! Mine is quite the opposite with only PS as a power option. We have a club member with a 69 442 convertible in Saffron yellow with a black interior and is a nice combo if you keep it stock.


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A great car (I'm biased, too!). Have fun working with it and post more pics as you are able. Enjoy!

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