While I am at the mercy of the body shop to get my other 69 442 done, I got the itch and came a cross a deal I couldn't resist.

I just closed on a nice 69 442 4 speed trophy blue with white stripes. New Mexico car and a second owner car for the past 20years. The motor in the car is a early 70's 455 with aftermarket intake, carb, headers and flow master exhaust. The seller also included the original 400 (rebuilt) as well as another 455 (rebuilt). I hope to have it back in Houston by the weekend but for now here are some photos.

The seller (older gentleman) decided to recover the seats with custom cloth interior which I will eventually return to the true vinyl. Other than that the car is very solid and has a recent paint job in original color. For the most part this car will be a driver for a while until I get my other car done.

Sean

 

Congrats! Good looker.

 

Sweet!

 

Nice nice car. Drooling over that color combo. I love blue interiors!

Terry

 

Very nice. And an extra 455 and the original 400...even cooler Congrats

 

Very nice, congrats!

 

I think you have an addiction problem. :-) Better send that car up here I'll keep it safe from your temptations! I love blue and blue. :-)

 

Very nice love the color!

 

Are you flipping it or hording it as pert of your affliction!?! If flipping it keep me in mind pls.

 

I was definitely planning on keeping the car for a while being as it is a 4 speed and in pretty nice driver shape. If I ever let it go I will always post on CO first.

Sean

 

yeah nobodies really interested in 4 speed 455 cars...tell ya what Ill do you a solid and take it off your hands cheap...LMK when i can pick it up looks like a good score

 

I will say that one of the 455 motors may be on the market considering I am about of space.... To say this is an addiction is an understatement. BTW does anybody know a good transport company running between NM and TX?? Apparently not a very common route with haulers...

 

Thank Joe

 

I Like Your Style .

 

I pulled the car out of the garage today to give it a good wash and also run the clay bar over the surface to smooth out the minor imperfections. The result is very impressive. I also cleaned out the interior by vacuuming carpet and seats then treating with a deep cleaner.

Next I removed the obnoxious homemade snorkel air cleaner and replaced with a chrome 14". Some cleaning under the hood removed a lot of the New Mexico dirt from the previous owner. Finally, the Rally Pack tach was not working and after tracing the wiring from the back of the gauge to the engine compartment I found the wire need to be replaced.

Probably the extent of what I will do to the car for a while as it is a solid driver.

Sean

 

wow sweet Sean , N-34 blue wheel is rare to say the least and console !!!!!!!!!

 

Nice pick up!! It would be so tempting to begin fiddling with that one....

Did my painter guy call yours? I gave him the info on Monday.

 

I asked if he got a call and he said no. That doesnt mean your didnt call though. My guy half the time doesnt answer. Thanks though

Sean

 

Congratulations on your find. Enjoy it.

 

Nice color combo! Very nice!

 

nice clean looking 442