1980 442 W30

[Memphis]

Picking one up, looking for opinions. Is there any difference from a normal cutlass or any way to id it as a true 442? I know they were kinda rare, and I had an 80 back in the day. Gonna make a nice home for my 455 I think..

[JohnnyT]

If it's a true 442 it should have come with an Olds 350 motor in it. This link has a little more info about it...

http://www.geocities.com/nrthrnrckt/...n-rocket3.html

Those are kinda cool. Where'd you find it???

Here's some more info that might help:

http://www.442.com/oldsfaq/ofwmc.htm#WM%20W-30

[86GUTLASS]

Post some pics when you get it.Congrats on the purchase

[Rocket Power]

It was the only way to get an Olds G-body with an Olds 350. SHould have 3A heads on it and a dual gate shifter if I remember right. Also the engine VIN code should be "R" I believe for the 350 Olds engine.

[PB86MCSS]

Only way to get a G-Body with a 350 period...besides the diesel's or a 84' MCSS made for Mexican sales .

[Memphis]

Motor is no longer present, so that doesnt help much. Will check the vin and see if it has the underhood sticker to verify the 350. 80 did not use a dual gate, only trhe 79 H/O. Will get pics when I pick it up.

[Rocket Power]

Yeah I was thinking H/O with the dual gate.