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Old Jul 23, 2019 | 12:56 PM
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Mecum Harrisburg 1970 442??

Is this really a 442? Thoughts?
https://www.mecum.com/lots/PA0819-37...2-convertible/

Engine color is wrong, the VIN they give checks out, but this just doesn't seem right... opinions?

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Old Jul 23, 2019 | 02:53 PM
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No expert here, but I don't think it should have the belt line chrome? The fenders look to have been replaced with 71/72 fenders and the left side 2 seems to be a bit askew.

The engine seems to be the right colour but the aftermarket intake gives the appearance of 350 gold. You can see the proper blue on the oil filler cap and front of the head under the AC bracket.

Maybe over optioned for a 442 but again I'm not an expert on them!
Old Jul 23, 2019 | 03:11 PM
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There is no chrome on the side of that car.

My guess is either the car was on a front end accident, or the fenders were rotted out so bad that they just replaced them.
Old Jul 23, 2019 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by svnt442
There is no chrome on the side of that car.

My guess is either the car was on a front end accident, or the fenders were rotted out so bad that they just replaced them.
The problem with looking at a lower resolution! Mistook the pinstripes for chrome. Agreed on the fenders, happens all the time.
Old Jul 23, 2019 | 05:40 PM
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The problem is that you aren't used to seeing 1970 442s that don't have a repro fiberglass hood and incorrect wide side stripes.
Old Jul 24, 2019 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
The problem is that you aren't used to seeing 1970 442s that don't have a repro fiberglass hood and incorrect wide side stripes.
You forgot to mention the wing... :-D
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