rwp442 Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Is there a component of the 69 442 serial number that identifies it as a 442? Is there any other way to know if the car is an original 442 and not a Cutlass converted to a 442? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 The VIN tells the tale. 442 should have code 44 in the VIN. You need a build sheet to document W30.Example 344679M100001 is 3 (Oldsmobile) 44 (442) 67 (convertible) 9 (1969) M (Lansing assembly) 100001 (sequential serial number. Look for the boxed control arms and swaybars, and check the engine serial # to make sure it matches the VIN. It's stamped in a machined pad at the left front of the engine, may be covered by the PS/alt bracket. Should be an E block (long stroke 400, 68-9 only) with C heads. Visit 442.com for more info and a good FAQ section.If everything checks out, it is an original 442 or someone went to an awful lot of trouble to clone one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwp442 Posted June 9, 2004 Author Share Posted June 9, 2004 Thanks so much for your quick reply. I am off the check the VIN number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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