Olds 442 convertible 1968
Olds 442 convertible 1968
Hi,my name is Sylvain, I'm from ouest of France.
Since january I'm a happy driver of 442
The car is coming from Oregon and is in nice condition, but still remain to do some job on to be ready to drive safe and wo bad surprise.
Soon I'll have some ( many ...) questions, it's my frist experience with US car !
Sorry for my bad American writing
I try to add picture ...
Since january I'm a happy driver of 442

The car is coming from Oregon and is in nice condition, but still remain to do some job on to be ready to drive safe and wo bad surprise.
Soon I'll have some ( many ...) questions, it's my frist experience with US car !
Sorry for my bad American writing

I try to add picture ...
Welcome. we have other members form France and parts of the EU. Congrats on your purchase of a very nice car. Look on ebay and see if you can find a Chassis service manual for your car. Buy an original as the cd's and reproduction drawings are hard to read.
Good day ,my 442 pass withh succefull the french
technical control, now I've got the clear title and I able to cruse on street.
Question could you confirm than my engine is the original one ? under the gold paint it looks blue ? number is :IMG_7318.JPG
technical control, now I've got the clear title and I able to cruse on street.Question could you confirm than my engine is the original one ? under the gold paint it looks blue ? number is :IMG_7318.JPG
More than likely that could be the original engine. The G block 400 is what you have and was only made in the years 68-69. Congrats, you have a nice toy there.
Post more pics and welcome from Texas.
Post more pics and welcome from Texas.
Thanks for compliment, good news if the G block and C Heads are correct for the 68 year!
I have also the original carb,intake,air cleaner in a box, but the rochester carb is really in bad condition,should be refurbished,that's may be why the previous owner change .
I have also the original carb,intake,air cleaner in a box, but the rochester carb is really in bad condition,should be refurbished,that's may be why the previous owner change .
first meeting,I love her more and more every days, soon she will be able to cruise all over the France 
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To answer your question - The only way you'll know if the engine is original is to compare the VIN derivative number stamped on the Engine Stamping Pad on the left side of the block. It will coded with letters and numbers. The last 6 numbers will match the last 6 digits of the cars VIN plate on the front left upper dash.
Look here:
The easiest way to get this information is to take a picture there using you cell phone.
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