69 442 w32 coupe
January 28th, 2018, 12:56 AM
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69 442 w32 coupe
so I think I have a 69 w32 seems to have all the right stuff excpt. it has air and built in Fremont vin 34477 and bench seat car I found more info on hear than any ware else il post some pics tomorrow any more info would be nice
January 28th, 2018, 10:28 AM
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So it has two things that make it not possibly to be a W32. What makes you think it is?
January 28th, 2018, 01:04 PM
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it has the ram air has the right coded trans carb I see the a/c reading post that from what I gather is controversial and then I read on another post that w cars were only built in lansing but on olds faq said that w32 were built in any plant eather way its a coupe I love the car just got it two weeks ago it wasint sold as a w car just as a 442 just had all the other cool stuff on it I looked under seats for build sheets none was hopeing it was bought new in Illinois car came with the original title hasint ben registerd since 73 was kept in a hanger since then
January 28th, 2018, 03:43 PM
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Beautiful car. A/C was absolutely not available with the W-32 option in 1969. There is one other 69 where it is claimed that the A/C was added by the dealer after delivery, but that is a major undertaking and there was no proof. Any such claims need to be supported with documentation or you can expect disbelief.
There were only 25 W-32 Sport Coupes built in 1969, making real ones almost as rare as 69 H/O convertibles. Even aside from the Fremont build, the odds of this being a real one are small.
In 1969, W-32 cars got the same 7029251 Qjet as every other non-W-30 AT 442, as did just about every other 4bbl BBO-powered car that year. The trans code has been a topic of debate, as there is information that suggests the W-32s got the OW trans from the W-30, and also that they got the same OG trans as any other 442 that year. If it really is a numbers-matching OW trans, that is extremely interesting. If it's an OG trans, that just proves it's a 442. Good luck with the car.
There were only 25 W-32 Sport Coupes built in 1969, making real ones almost as rare as 69 H/O convertibles. Even aside from the Fremont build, the odds of this being a real one are small.
In 1969, W-32 cars got the same 7029251 Qjet as every other non-W-30 AT 442, as did just about every other 4bbl BBO-powered car that year. The trans code has been a topic of debate, as there is information that suggests the W-32s got the OW trans from the W-30, and also that they got the same OG trans as any other 442 that year. If it really is a numbers-matching OW trans, that is extremely interesting. If it's an OG trans, that just proves it's a 442. Good luck with the car.
January 28th, 2018, 04:15 PM
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The 1968-69 O.A.I. parts were only stocked at Lansing. Since the 1970 W-32 was just a Cutlass Supreme with the base 442 engine, the parts were available at any of the A-body assembly plants.
January 29th, 2018, 08:00 PM
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Very nice. Did you install the '75 and later color coded SS-III wheels with snap on center caps? The belted bias-ply red line tires do look correct for a car parked since 1973.
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January 29th, 2018, 08:51 PM
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this is just how I got it had it about 3weeks now its a 400 4bl th400 auto got some new tires for it just working 6days wk havint had a chance to put them on yet hope the the weather this sun is good so I can go enjoy it for a bit. and thanks for all the info guys
January 30th, 2018, 05:45 AM
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Do you know if that's Aztec Gold or Nugget Gold?
January 30th, 2018, 07:05 AM
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January 30th, 2018, 08:18 AM
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Oops, you are correct. I typed the wrong year, thanks for the pointing out the error.
Was just curious how the '69 442 ended up with snap on center cap '75 and newer SS2 wheels if parked in 1973 - especially since painted to match the car.
Was just curious how the '69 442 ended up with snap on center cap '75 and newer SS2 wheels if parked in 1973 - especially since painted to match the car.
January 30th, 2018, 12:02 PM
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[QUOTE=joe_padavano;1071290]Beautiful car. A/C was absolutely not available with the W-32 option in 1969. There is one other 69 where it is claimed that the A/C was added by the dealer after delivery, but that is a major undertaking and there was no proof. Any such claims need to be supported with documentation or you can expect disbelief.
The car to which you refer is alive and well in Vancouver BC Canada. The original owner who posted the information has passed and the car is now in the hands of another collector. The car is currently undergoing a frame off restoration. I hope to see that car this spring and I am in contact with the current owner. I will report back once I see the car in person.
You might recall that the original owner also owned a 1969 Cutlass convertible 350 4 speed car. That car was also sold and it too is with the same enthusiast in Vancouver.
The car to which you refer is alive and well in Vancouver BC Canada. The original owner who posted the information has passed and the car is now in the hands of another collector. The car is currently undergoing a frame off restoration. I hope to see that car this spring and I am in contact with the current owner. I will report back once I see the car in person.
You might recall that the original owner also owned a 1969 Cutlass convertible 350 4 speed car. That car was also sold and it too is with the same enthusiast in Vancouver.
January 30th, 2018, 12:19 PM
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The car to which you refer is alive and well in Vancouver BC Canada. The original owner who posted the information has passed and the car is now in the hands of another collector. The car is currently undergoing a frame off restoration. I hope to see that car this spring and I am in contact with the current owner. I will report back once I see the car in person.
January 30th, 2018, 12:22 PM
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Actually, the cutouts for the factory A/C completely cover the heater-only holes in the firewall. It would be interesting to look closely at the edges of the cutouts - factory punched edges vs. cut with a jigsaw or similar tool.
January 30th, 2018, 08:52 PM
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I'm not shur how the wheels ended up on the car I bought the car from the guys kids he had passed away I think they said he had 25 or so cars I herd about it from a friend of mine they didn't no much about the car their were only two left when I got in touch with them I don't think any of them new much about cars made them an offer on it they took it inst. came with original title and plates last year it was taged was 73.
January 30th, 2018, 09:56 PM
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As stated....NO AC available on 69 W32s.
You would need rock-solid documentation to prove providence otherwise it's all bolt on goodies.
As stated you have a very nice Z code 69 442 Automatic. One of 1445, 34477s AKA Club Coup.
What does your Fisher Cowl tag have on it for a body number?
Someone added the OAI. Those look like correct 69 ducts. See my avatar for the 68s. Snap a few pics under the hood. Pay attention to the breather and PCV hole shapes and locations in the air cleaner base, the through holes in the fender wells and the scoop bracing underneath.
Id like to see how the passenger OAI hose is routed and the underside, just as a curiosity.
Some cool documents to have to prove when and where the OAI was added would be rare. If this was a dealer added set-up you would need the installing dealer's invoice, or owner added purchase receipt. Either of these scenarios would be plausible and a great piece of history on a period added OAI. Someone may have wanted AC and OAI. When told not possible by the dealer this would have been the next best thing.
Does the OAI look old?
A, Z code car might have a build sheet and or more likely a line card hidden in the car, if its never been apart. Some locations are ...Top of gas tank, inside seat backs(buckets), seat springs front or rear, under the carpet etc...
Do you have the POP warranty booklet?
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You would need rock-solid documentation to prove providence otherwise it's all bolt on goodies.
As stated you have a very nice Z code 69 442 Automatic. One of 1445, 34477s AKA Club Coup.
What does your Fisher Cowl tag have on it for a body number?
Someone added the OAI. Those look like correct 69 ducts. See my avatar for the 68s. Snap a few pics under the hood. Pay attention to the breather and PCV hole shapes and locations in the air cleaner base, the through holes in the fender wells and the scoop bracing underneath.
Id like to see how the passenger OAI hose is routed and the underside, just as a curiosity.
Some cool documents to have to prove when and where the OAI was added would be rare. If this was a dealer added set-up you would need the installing dealer's invoice, or owner added purchase receipt. Either of these scenarios would be plausible and a great piece of history on a period added OAI. Someone may have wanted AC and OAI. When told not possible by the dealer this would have been the next best thing.
Does the OAI look old?
A, Z code car might have a build sheet and or more likely a line card hidden in the car, if its never been apart. Some locations are ...Top of gas tank, inside seat backs(buckets), seat springs front or rear, under the carpet etc...
Do you have the POP warranty booklet?
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January 31st, 2018, 07:46 PM
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yes but the distinction dave is making is the 74 bolt on caps can be had w 15" rims while all prior bolt on caps are 14" rims
I cant speak to the w-32 but OAI is outside air induction or in this case the scoops under the front bumper.
I cant speak to the w-32 but OAI is outside air induction or in this case the scoops under the front bumper.
January 31st, 2018, 09:28 PM
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January 31st, 2018, 09:30 PM
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The W32 was a 2bbl version of the 442. Considered a "Highway Cruiser"
February 1st, 2018, 08:35 AM
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P-37 F-60x15 Super Wide Oval Fiberglass Belt Tires and 7" wide Super sport wheel?????
I thought only the Hurst Olds was the only A body that had had 15" wheels.
Any wheel I've ever known about for 1969 was 14x6, And a 7" wheel was started in 1970
I thought only the Hurst Olds was the only A body that had had 15" wheels.
Any wheel I've ever known about for 1969 was 14x6, And a 7" wheel was started in 1970
