found 76 442

[sumrof75]

Good day today found and purchased a 76 442 at an auction today know little about it will bring it home tomorrow lots of toys as far as I can see. I do not have a title and it has not ran for several years. I am sure parts will be for sale soon. It appears the entire front clip is good the waterfall grills have small breaks on the outside edge but I believe they can be repaired. I'll keep posted.

[442MUCH]

Good day today found and purchased a 76 442 at an auction today know little about it will bring it home tomorrow lots of toys as far as I can see. I do not have a title and it has not ran for several years. I am sure parts will be for sale soon. It appears the entire front clip is good the waterfall grills have small breaks on the outside edge but I believe they can be repaired. I'll keep posted.

Make sure you post pictures! :D

[PSU442]

this place is going to explode if you have the window trim!

[sumrof75]

this place is going to explode if you have the window trim!

That was on my mind today. There was nearly 100 cars sold and I assure you I looked at every GM intermediate for that trim. Sad to say it was a no go on all.

[442MUCH]

That was on my mind today. There was nearly 100 cars sold and I assure you I looked at every GM intermediate for that trim. Sad to say it was a no go on all.

How many of those were 73-77 Cutlasses?

[sumrof75]

How many of those were 73-77 Cutlasses?

I believe there were 5 to 6 including a second 76 442 that was the second car sold, I arrived as the third was being auctioned. (Bummer). the others were 77's. They also sold a 69 conv, and a 70 GTO. Interesting day wish I had deeper pockets!

[sumrof75]

Found out today this is a 455 car any info on production numbers for this car?

[442MUCH]

Found out today this is a 455 car any info on production numbers for this car?

143 :)

[Ktaaffe77442]

Awsome find man, I just sold a 76 I was gonna use for parts, but I couldn't bring myself to parting it out. Finding a 76 455 car is like me finding stainless 1/4 window trim on a 73 Lemans for free on friday morning. Yup all I need now is a header emblem. Moral of the story never stop looking.

[sumrof75]

If this is a one of 143 the part out thing is being put on hold. My wife will have a fit I promised this would be a fast move through. I am a bit dumbfounded I usually don't fall into a deal like this. Pure dumb luck I couldn't even get the hood open at the auction.

[sumrof75]

To update, spent time yesterday decoding (see where's the engine code post) man them numbers are small! The engine,Trans, and carb all match. I can comfortabally say I have a 76 442 455. The body is rough I am still analizing what will need done. The car has been sitting a long time and I already anticipate engine work. Believe it or not the build sheet was in the owners manual in the glove box. The car is Dark blue with white stripe, will post some pictures soon.

[442MUCH]

To update, spent time yesterday decoding (see where's the engine code post) man them numbers are small! The engine,Trans, and carb all match. I can comfortabally say I have a 76 442 455. The body is rough I am still analizing what will need done. The car has been sitting a long time and I already anticipate engine work. Believe it or not the build sheet was in the owners manual in the glove box. The car is Dark blue with white stripe, will post some pictures soon.

Post the build sheet and we'll decode the optons.

[sumrof75]

Been trying to post build sheet, any reason the paste function will not work in a reply thread? Will try again tonight.

[sumrof75]

Try again with assistance.

[texxas8902]

Wow, cool car when it was new. Built in Arlington and customer ordered. 455 and spare tire delete. Crazy. Hope you get some pictures up soon and I hope the car is salvagable. 1 of 143. Gotta be rare, and probably one of one with the spare tire delete.

[keith455]

weird.. i never new you could do a spare tire delete. does that mean it doesn't have the hold down bracket either?

[442MUCH]

Try again with assistance.

I see Z49 at the bottom of the page. Z49 was "Mandatory Base Canadian Equipment". What gives here?

[sumrof75]

I see Z49 at the bottom of the page. Z49 was "Mandatory Base Canadian Equipment". What gives here?

Hey Ken I believe what you are seeing is 249. That is the destination charge for the vehicle.

[damaged442]

On the top of the second row, i think it has B82 or something? Emblem delete? What is that? What emblems were deleted? That build sheet is in great shape. Good luck with that car!

[442MUCH]

On the top of the second row, i think it has B82 or something? Emblem delete? What is that? What emblems were deleted? That build sheet is in great shape. Good luck with that car!

Also in the middle of the sheet I see the word "POOP". Can't see too many people ordering that. :D

[sumrof75]

Also in the middle of the sheet I see the word "POOP". Can't see too many people ordering that. :D

Ken you are 2MUCH

[texxas8902]

On the top of the second row, i think it has B82 or something? Emblem delete? What is that? What emblems were deleted? That build sheet is in great shape. Good luck with that car!

The Cutlass and S emblems are deleted with the 442. My build sheet says the same thing.

[442MUCH]

The Cutlass and S emblems are deleted with the 442. My build sheet says the same thing.

Probably most 442's came that way...except Scott (Gary's "he ain't heavy he my... brother) Campbell's car (former car)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/vttedrm/scottcampbell1.gif

[sumrof75]

I believe I finally figured the picture thing out. here finally for the requesters are pictures of my newest project. As you can see quarterpanels are a definant replace. I did get her to fire over, I did not push it any further till I do much in the fluid change department. Thanks for all input thus far.

[damaged442]

Probably most 442's came that way...except Scott (Gary's "he ain't heavy he my... brother) Campbell's car (former car)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/vttedrm/scottcampbell1.gif

Now I see what you mean. Come to think of it, that's the only one I've seen with the emblems too. I believe I have the steering wheel of that car in my possession. (Gary, is that the wheel?) Back when I just bought my 73, Scott also had a red and white 77 442 for sale. I should have bought that too when I had the chance.

[PSU442]

that's as good a start as any.

[mdkingsley]

whats the latest on this car, have you done anything with it yet?
Mitchell

[sumrof75]

whats the latest on this car, have you done anything with it yet?
Mitchell

Hey Mitchell, Thanks for asking. I have moved the car inside and have started to aquire parts. The title has been a bear to obtain and I am still fighting that battle. I am tired of messing with the county here and have contacted an attorney to handle it. That stinks because it is more money out that could be going into the car. I am going to take the car to work soon and give the entire car a powerwash so at least I can see what I have to work with.

[mdkingsley]

That sounds great Tony, You have one great find there. Where are you located?
Mitchell
I just noticed kansas

[Rene]

Im trying to sell this one as much as I hate to but need the cash check it out at http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110184306935&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=001 any help will do really nice car (T6) 455 (305-491-5501) Rene

[sumrof75]

Im trying to sell this one as much as I hate to but need the cash check it out at http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110184306935&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=001 any help will do really nice car (T6) 455 (305-491-5501) Rene

Hello Rene, good luck on the sale of the car. Since we are family here, care to share the reserve with us? Maybe you can find a home with one of the clan.

[zodiacblue442]

Sorry... didn't see these posts until now. Only took me a few months! :eek:

Anyway, I'll solve the mystery... `76-`77 442's didn't come with the Cutlass S emblems. My brother liked the emblems so he put them on his car where they would be normally be on a Cutlass S.

For those of you that don't know... my brother's 442 is no longer with us :( It got totalled in a very bad accident about 4 years ago. The car got smacked in the right front wheel by a Nissan 4x4 pickup with a winch mounted on the front bumper. The truck was going about 50 mph. Both vehicles totalled. The 442 was destroyed - the only straight panel left was the driver's door. Even the roof was bent. I thought I had a couple pics of the car after the wreck but I can't find them on the computer... I'll see if I can dig them up. Other than a little nerve damage in my brother's right leg and some nasty seat belt bruises he was OK. The emergency personnel and the tow truck driver all told him he was lucky he had a big car and that he walked away. If he was driving some econo-box, it would have been a different story.


Probably most 442's came that way...except Scott (Gary's "he ain't heavy he my... brother) Campbell's car (former car)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v417/vttedrm/scottcampbell1.gif

[zodiacblue442]

Bert - Yes you have the steering wheel off of this car. See the other post for the story of what happened to that 442.

My brother also had a red with white stripes `77 442. It had a black interior (bucket seats) and was a 350 car. A very nice original car. He bought it from the original owner. The car was sold new in South Dakota (I think). The original owner was a really nice lady. She cried when she sold her car to my brother because she liked her 442 so much. I guess she didn't have any place to store it so she had to let it go. My brother kept the car for a few years and then ended up selling it awhile back on ebay. If I remember right it went to MI. The buyer did a quick restoration on it then resold it I believe. For some reason I have in my mind it went to IL, maybe the Chicago area (or it still could be in MI.) If anyone in that part of the country knows of a `77 442 in that color combo., it very well may be my brother's old car! I think my brother kind of regrets selling it.

Now I see what you mean. Come to think of it, that's the only one I've seen with the emblems too. I believe I have the steering wheel of that car in my possession. (Gary, is that the wheel?) Back when I just bought my 73, Scott also had a red and white 77 442 for sale. I should have bought that too when I had the chance.

[Atownsend]

Don't part it out! These 76-77 models are hard to find, and parts even harder! To many were lost for derby's.
I let one slide by this summer, a 455 car or it was suppose to be, never looked hard at it. As I have a 76 442, 350 car...
Post pics!
Alex

[sumrof75]

Don't part it out! These 76-77 models are hard to find, and parts even harder! To many were lost for derby's.
I let one slide by this summer, a 455 car or it was suppose to be, never looked hard at it. As I have a 76 442, 350 car...
Post pics!
Alex

Pic's on post #25. She's a gem, (a diamond in the rough). Still fighting the title mess. Will update.

[sumrof75]

After eight months of fighting the DMV I finally got the 442 titled yesterday. To say this has been a hassle is an understatement. The best part is I am now the titled owner and it has been placed in the shop to begin working on. Good things come to those willing to run their a** off for "more documentation"

[mdkingsley]

Great news on the title, that will be one sharp car with the blue and white. Keep us posted!

[sumrof75]

Hey all, dont get on very often anymore, to darn busy. Economy has put a damper on much progress the last couple of years. I do have an update on the 442 from this thread. First off it has been in a dry garage since a couple of weeks after getting it home so no further element damages. With the help of a friends 12 year old son we have swapped all fluids, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, hoses and thermostat. This weekend we put the juice to her and after 14 years she popped off almost immediatly. I must say as happy as I was to hear it run the excitement on the face of my "pseudo-son" was awsome, that kid was over the top excited. (had him in the driver seat turning the key) Fun to have him along for the work as he loves it and dont have the opportunity to do this type of thing at home. The good news is no clanging, knocking, scraping or other bad noises. Bad news is as soon as the water began to flow it started pouring the expensive antifreeze all over the shop floor. Come to learn the rear freeze plug on the drivers side is non existant, can also feel the scale and crap inside so turned it off and now on to next step. Now that I know it may be possible it is not toast we are pulling the front clip to have better engine access and will begin to give it a go around, water pump, flush the junk out, clean clean clean and see what we come up with. Will start to pick apart the 77 I drug back from NM and doing the swap dance, core support, fender, etc. At least at this point most of the work is just that,and not much money to shell out. One last note, when I put the battery in and touched the positive cable all the lights came on, pseudo-son had to snap a pic with his cell phone because it had just come to life. Cool kid.

[Macrover]

Too awesome!

Can't wait to see photos of your car when it's all done...wouldn't mind seeing the restoration progress as well.

The little guy helping you will cherish this for a lifetime. :)

Keep us posted!

[xxkozxx]

That rocks. Kind of the same thing going on with my son. He's a gearhead and was just as excited as I was when I brought my 77 442 home and started tearing it down.

[THE MALIGOON]

I cannot wait to see this car and have been following it for awhile and glad you didnt sell it

[mdkingsley]

Glad to hear you are helping the kid get into the hobby or maybe cursing him depending on how his parents will look at it! My son is ready to get on his Mustang but my daughters had to be finished first with a mixing of my 442 in there also. Glad to hear the progress with the car keep us posted.

[damaged442]

Tony! Good to see you're still out there bud! Congrats on the progress! Got any pics? :D

[sumrof75]

Hey Bert, no real progress to document with a picture yet. I do have one on my phone of my assistant all up in the engine bay learning how to use an impact wrench I will try to get downloaded.

[sledhead2]

Bert - Yes you have the steering wheel off of this car. See the other post for the story of what happened to that 442.

My brother also had a red with white stripes `77 442. It had a black interior (bucket seats) and was a 350 car. A very nice original car. He bought it from the original owner. The car was sold new in South Dakota (I think). The original owner was a really nice lady. She cried when she sold her car to my brother because she liked her 442 so much. I guess she didn't have any place to store it so she had to let it go. My brother kept the car for a few years and then ended up selling it awhile back on ebay. If I remember right it went to MI. The buyer did a quick restoration on it then resold it I believe. For some reason I have in my mind it went to IL, maybe the Chicago area (or it still could be in MI.) If anyone in that part of the country knows of a `77 442 in that color combo., it very well may be my brother's old car! I think my brother kind of regrets selling it.


Holly fkgjfkggjdk I think this car is still here in mich and about 5 miles from me, a friend of mine used to own it here. He sold to his brother, brother sold it to some one and is stil around here. if same car it is not stock anymore warmed up 350 headers and 20's. But is sounds like the car my friend owned it arond 02-05 area his brother 05-08 area and still same owner. will not be able to look for it till spring.

[sumrof75]

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad129/scatcatsphoto/Oldsmobiles/0925101147a.jpg

Here is a shot of my assistant, the car he is learning to wrench on was created 22 years before he was. Lots of work to do and alot of learning to be had.

[74hurstolds]

Hah, I recall seeing that tile work in the background in another post. Isn't there a rocket symbol on one of the walls?

[sumrof75]

Yes there is, on the back wall. Get alot of comments about the tile work.