Rocker moldings & Stripes on 1972 442

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Apr 12, 2026 | 08:35 PM

Texas442

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Rocker moldings & Stripes on 1972 442

A friendly reminder to remove the Rocker Moldings if you want the W29 442 appearance look.
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Apr 13, 2026 | 04:18 AM

dc2x4drvr

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Stripes are just wrong.

Apr 13, 2026 | 05:20 AM

joe_padavano

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Originally Posted by dc2x4drvr

Stripes are just wrong.

Along with the wing on a convertible (or on any 1972 for that matter). Also the "resale red" paint. Good luck finding a car today that doesn't look like this, unfortunately.

Apr 13, 2026 | 06:41 AM

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I don't mind the wing but the stupid stripes and 4 wheel drive kit can't be unseen.

Apr 13, 2026 | 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GN1220

I don't mind the wing but the stupid stripes and 4 wheel drive kit can't be unseen.

The "wing police" car is right behind that stripes police. There's a reason why Olds never put the wing on a convertible or notchback Supreme.

Apr 13, 2026 | 07:32 AM

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The "wing police" car is right behind that stripes police. There's a reason why Olds never put the wing on a convertible or notchback Supreme.

But some of us did and actually like it. Of course, I'm sure I'll get scolded for the '70 only sport mirrors and the '69 H/O sticker too.

Apr 13, 2026 | 08:54 AM

Texas442

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The "wing police" car is right behind that stripes police. There's a reason why Olds never put the wing on a convertible or notchback Supreme.

I read in the local newspaper that was a different traffic stop
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Apr 13, 2026 | 10:18 AM

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I read in the local newspaper that was a different traffic stop
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I am SO stealing this!

Apr 13, 2026 | 10:31 AM

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Apr 14, 2026 | 05:07 AM

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joe_padavano

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Originally Posted by ben442

I was so distracted by the green wheels that I didn't even notice the stripe.

Apr 14, 2026 | 06:33 AM

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Texas442

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I am really impressed by the skill it took to mask off the stripes around the 442 numerals
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