Is This a 72 Single Exhaust 442?
#1
Is This a 72 Single Exhaust 442?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oldsmobile-C...s#ht_523wt_886
Looks like this could be the bare bones 2bbl single exhaust 442 that was available in 1972?
Looks like this could be the bare bones 2bbl single exhaust 442 that was available in 1972?
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#11
I didn't know the 442 came with Cutlass S door panels...then again, it's an option for a Cutlass, correct? I hate to start up a discussion that's probably been made countless times, but what about the W-25 hood? I knew you could order a 442 with a 350, single exhaust, 2 bbl, etc. in '72 since it was only an option and not a model. But it's even bench/column shifted... what did the buyer pay for, a Cutlass S with 442 Badges and some better suspension? Very weird... and cool!
#13
I didn't know the 442 came with Cutlass S door panels...then again, it's an option for a Cutlass, correct? I hate to start up a discussion that's probably been made countless times, but what about the W-25 hood? I knew you could order a 442 with a 350, single exhaust, 2 bbl, etc. in '72 since it was only an option and not a model. But it's even bench/column shifted... what did the buyer pay for, a Cutlass S with 442 Badges and some better suspension? Very weird... and cool!
#14
Fyi
Yes it should read Cutlass. If this was a Cutlass Supreme rag top with the W-29 option then the dash would have a Cutlass Supreme emblem.
And what is a "Four Forty two"?.... you've been around long enough to know it is a "four four two" not a "four forty two".
#15
I have an old friend that calls them 4forty2s also..i cringe....
hes done it since we where kids..and aint gonna stop..sometimes he says it in a way....id like to BUST HIS LIP FOR HIM... he puts some southern slang/dialog on it and make me nuts...
kinda sounds like
FAR-FARTY-DO...BUT REAL COUNTRY......LOL..
i need to call him...havent talked to him in a year or so...i can hear it now.."you done been werkin' on dat far-farty-do lately?"
hes done it since we where kids..and aint gonna stop..sometimes he says it in a way....id like to BUST HIS LIP FOR HIM... he puts some southern slang/dialog on it and make me nuts...
kinda sounds like
FAR-FARTY-DO...BUT REAL COUNTRY......LOL..
i need to call him...havent talked to him in a year or so...i can hear it now.."you done been werkin' on dat far-farty-do lately?"
#16
#17
I have an old friend that calls them 4forty2s also..i cringe....
hes done it since we where kids..and aint gonna stop..sometimes he says it in a way....id like to BUST HIS LIP FOR HIM... he puts some southern slang/dialog on it and make me nuts...
kinda sounds like
FAR-FARTY-DO...BUT REAL COUNTRY......LOL..
i need to call him...havent talked to him in a year or so...i can hear it now.."you done been werkin' on dat far-farty-do lately?"
hes done it since we where kids..and aint gonna stop..sometimes he says it in a way....id like to BUST HIS LIP FOR HIM... he puts some southern slang/dialog on it and make me nuts...
kinda sounds like
FAR-FARTY-DO...BUT REAL COUNTRY......LOL..
i need to call him...havent talked to him in a year or so...i can hear it now.."you done been werkin' on dat far-farty-do lately?"
#20
Where's the 4 on the floor the 4 bbl & 2 dual exhaust. How can that be a 4 4 2 looks like a Cutlass S with a couple brand new 4 4 2 badges. If it is my brain is sure to start hurting as just when I thought I had all this F85, A body, G body, W 30, 25, 29, 442 stuff down. Ouch brain freeze.
#22
First 1964 442 = 4 bbl, 4 spd, Dual exhaust- correct?
Next 1965 442 = 4bbl, 400, Dual exhaust- correct? Now available w/ automatic.
So then in 1970 it has a 455... Now what does 442 mean?
Then in 1972, apparently could get a 442 with a 2 bbl, automatic and single exhaust....
Did they put a V6 in the later 442's? How about a 4cyl?
Next 1965 442 = 4bbl, 400, Dual exhaust- correct? Now available w/ automatic.
So then in 1970 it has a 455... Now what does 442 mean?
Then in 1972, apparently could get a 442 with a 2 bbl, automatic and single exhaust....
Did they put a V6 in the later 442's? How about a 4cyl?
#23
#24
I guess it's a easy clone then since you can do anything you want all the way down to a bare minimum 2bbl, single exhaust, auto. Hey isn't that called a Cutlass. Why would they degrade the 442 name they were so proud of as late as 69,70
#26
Alrighty let me educate some folks on the 72. The H is the vin tag says it is a 350 two bbl single exhaust. Yes it has S door panels since it is a G87 body. (Cutlass S) W29 442 option could be order on the cutlass bodies except Supreme. If you look at the hood, only 442's got the Oldsmobile script on drivers side of the hood. The stripes on the body are correct. What the W29 gave you was 442 badges, side stripes, hood stripes if non OAI and FE2 suspension. If you look at the car, it was build in Cali. Z code. Built around November 71 due to low six digits in vin. Color Pine Hurst Green with green stripes.
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#27
Anyway, to WMACHINES post:
W29 442 option could be order on the cutlass bodies except Supreme
#28
1972 base 442
Of course it was available on the Supreme Convertible but not on the Cutlass Supreme hardtop. This is common knowledge.
I got tired just reading this thread. The car is without a doubt a base model 1972 Cutlass S with the W-29 appearance and handling package option. Rarely seen today I saved the photos because this is what they looked like when built. I am confused by all the confusion & doubt. W machiness post is spot on.
#29
options
Because insurance rates were skyrocketing and this was a way around the high insurance rates.
My car was registered new as a 1972 Cutlass. The fact that it had the S option, the W-29 option & the W-30 option is all gravy today but saved the original owner a ton of $ on insurance in 1972 & the years to follow.
#30
Yes they did, many do not remember the 1991 Olds Calais Quad 4. They had a W41 option 442 which was a four cylinder that produced 190 hp. May not be a rear drive 442 we all know but pulling high 14s in the qtr was great for that year. Only just over 200 W41s were produced.
#31
Yes but the reason was that it was just a Cutlass. 68-71 cars had the 344 on the trim tag which says it is a 442. From 64 to 67 the 442 was an option and in 72 it went back to an option rather than a designated model. I started this post because I thought this car was legit and knew there could be single exhausted 2bbl 350 442's in 72 but I never reclled actually seeing one. If this car was special ordered it seems he just wanted 442 badges on the car. After that and the other appearance items he got a pretty ho hum Cutlass with HD suspension.
#32
#34
Has anyone determined if this an original paint car? I think that might help figure this out. I'm surprised there aren't more '72 442s like this to be honest. Considering what you got for (I think it was) $39.00 it was a "heckuva deal". The ordering info. clearly states the W29 option was available with any engine.
#36
Has anyone determined if this an original paint car? I think that might help figure this out. I'm surprised there aren't more '72 442s like this to be honest. Considering what you got for (I think it was) $39.00 it was a "heckuva deal". The ordering info. clearly states the W29 option was available with any engine.
I think by 72 the 442 was well known for what it was and buyers should have been really disappointed by what was available, represented in such a car as this one. Times they were a changing....
#37
Since we had so much fun with this the first time here it is again.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oldsmobile-C...s#ht_538wt_886
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oldsmobile-C...s#ht_538wt_886
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