My wait is over ...
April 4th, 2014, 06:11 PM
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My wait is over ...
New to this site for all good reason ... I just bought a 64 Cutlass F85 claiming the 442 emblem 
Been crawling all around under the car to match up some body resemblances to the 442 option. Anyone that can help me spot some specifics would be appreciated. I've been researching the oil out of this subject. Love the car either way but hate to claim what it's not
Thanks!
Erin
Been crawling all around under the car to match up some body resemblances to the 442 option. Anyone that can help me spot some specifics would be appreciated. I've been researching the oil out of this subject. Love the car either way but hate to claim what it's not
Thanks!
Erin
April 4th, 2014, 06:46 PM
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Welcome to CO, if the car is a 442, it has a 330 with four barrel, four speed with dual exhaust, very few Cutlass's were made with four speed, several threads here about the first year 442, there were made late in '64 model year, need pictures of trim tag which is located under hood by master cylinder. Pictures of car will help and of 442 emblem locations.
April 9th, 2014, 12:30 PM
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Alright ... just received background on car from previous owner.
News kinda sucks considering ... crate 350 engine! Still a great car but not a 442.
To be honest I wasn't expecting a legit 442. Replaced manual with 3 speed auto.
Will post a picture asap as the car is still a really bitchen looking machine.
Basically a mutt though ... 308posi rear end from a chevelle, nascar aluminum radiator, dual fan, dual exhaust and a great paint job.
Not the green ebay car
News kinda sucks considering ... crate 350 engine! Still a great car but not a 442.
To be honest I wasn't expecting a legit 442. Replaced manual with 3 speed auto.
Will post a picture asap as the car is still a really bitchen looking machine.
Basically a mutt though ... 308posi rear end from a chevelle, nascar aluminum radiator, dual fan, dual exhaust and a great paint job.
Not the green ebay car
I'd drive it!
April 9th, 2014, 05:02 PM
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I made my 72 into a mutt just to please myself. It's not a 442 but it would be close to how I would have ordered one. Still a Cutlass with 442 looks. Hard to clone a Cutlass when it's still badged as one!
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