Newbie 442 owner
January 20th, 2019, 09:21 PM
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Newbie 442 owner
Hi I just bought a 1969 442 4 spd. It has black interior and buckets and gold door jams but the outside has been repainted and it’s just a regular hood no ram air or trunk spoiler, It’s also a hoiliday coupe since there’s no post behind the door.
So I was just wondering if it’s just a plain Jane 442 with a 4spd. And are they very valuable, I got a good deal on it
So I was just wondering if it’s just a plain Jane 442 with a 4spd. And are they very valuable, I got a good deal on it
January 21st, 2019, 07:49 AM
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Old(s) Fart
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Welcome. FYI, neither the scooped hood nor the wing were factory available in the 1969 model year. Today everyone has installed repros, but when these cars were new they didn't exist. Congrats on the purchase.
January 21st, 2019, 08:09 AM
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January 21st, 2019, 08:34 AM
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Randy C.
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The 4-4-2 model of that era comes in all kinds of shapes today. Personally, I like them just the way you bought yours! If it is all original except for the paint job, you're in good shape! Post some pictures when you get the opportunity and include a picture of your trim tag (located under the hood, on top of the cowl on the driver side). Congrats on your purchase!
Randy C.
'68 4-4-2 convertible
'69 4-4-2 convertible
(both all stock!)
Randy C.
'68 4-4-2 convertible
'69 4-4-2 convertible
(both all stock!)
January 22nd, 2019, 11:14 AM
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GM Heritage Vehicle Information Kit
Here is the sales brochure for your car..
https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...2_Info_Kit.pdf
Thirdcoast
https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...2_Info_Kit.pdf
Thirdcoast
January 22nd, 2019, 10:00 PM
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GM records are available for cars built or sold new in Canada. I believe that the fee is $75. It will confirm what model you have, plus the options that it came with. https://www.vintagevehicleservices.com/
January 23rd, 2019, 11:18 PM
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400 engine
I found out it has a newer 350 in it so I would like to find a 69 400 for it or should o just look for a 455 when the time comes.
Will that hurt the value of the car much
also it does have ps and pb with discs up front for the person who asked
Will that hurt the value of the car much
also it does have ps and pb with discs up front for the person who asked
January 27th, 2019, 08:23 AM
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Well hello
I just picked up this 442 4 spd car in decent original shape but it has a 350 chev in it and I would like to have the original 400 for it, I do have a 455 I could put in it when the 350 causes grief but thought the 400 would make it more desirable
I just picked up this 442 4 spd car in decent original shape but it has a 350 chev in it and I would like to have the original 400 for it, I do have a 455 I could put in it when the 350 causes grief but thought the 400 would make it more desirable
January 27th, 2019, 12:46 PM
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