Joseph44 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Hi Guys : Just purchased a 1976 OLDS 442 with a 455cid motor and a th400 trans Now I think there was a 350cid motor in it because the fella I bought it from is giving me a 350 motor that still runs. I would like to know if this vehical was a 350 or if there was a 455 in at assembly? Any help would be greatly appreciated I hope someone can help me out! Thanks guys and have a great wk/nd!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONTIAC1953 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 you might look under the carpet or behind the seats for the factory build sheet, i found the one for my 1971 monte carlo SS454 behind the rear seat back rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph44 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 I'm sorry I thought I put the vin# in my post I don't know where it went but here it is 3G37R6D196205 if someone can break this down I would appreciate your effort. Thanks Guys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 GM has VIN cards online for deciphering the VIN. 3 = Oldsmobile DivisionG = Cutlass S37 = Coupe 2dr Hardtop body styleR = 350 engine (4bbl, 170 HP)6 = 1976 Model YearD = Doraville, GA assembly plant196205 = assembly sequence number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph44 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Thanks A lot Joe for your help I really appreciate it the extra motor he gave me was original 350 the 455 he put in. Thanks again Joe and have a great wk!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph44 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hi Joe: Yes I passed on the 260ci but purchased the 76 442 cutlass s Right now I'm trying to see if anyone has the swivel vynl buckets for the 76 mostly turn key buckets in BLACK. I Thank you again Joe you gave me a lot of information and I appreciate your effort!! You have a good one Joe I'll be intouch and again thanks a million!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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