I saw an ad come up for a 1970 442 for $12,000. Owner says it has a w27 rear end but from the picture its too zoomed in and I can't see if its a cover or not. I figured I'd share the info here.
Original CL post: https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/5591765686.html
Backup: https://www.oldsmobilecentral.com/fo...2-Santa-Fe.php

Description:
Selling my 1970 Oldsmobile,442. Has the big block 455-365 horsepower with the 400 transmission. Power steering,disc brakes, with the 400 transmission . Car is straight and has lots of potential. Been sitting a long time, needs new owner. Will start but hearing a light knock in motor. I'm only asking 12k for car,
No SCAMMERS, I know how you work. CASH only. Don't waste my time please, these cars will never loose value. Great buy for 12k. FIRM on price. Thanks for looking. .W-27 rear end 12 bolt positrac.

 

its just the cover. Not the complete centersection. You can see the rust all over the rear behind the cover...

 

X2, that housing is rusty, so its not aluminum.

 

Guy says sitting a long time but the pics look pretty good.

 

Looks like a good deal to me.

 

The cover is a repop also.

 

Hardware store bolts on that cover. Looks like a decent car though.

 

" but hearing a light knock in motor " are the key words here.

 

Offer $7k, or less.

Motor knock could be a $4k repair.