Joe's 72 ' 442
 

Hi Guys, Fairly new member here. I really like the site and the topics are always interesting. My ride is a 72' Olds 442. Not a super car by any stretch but she's mine and she is pretty sharp and moves okay. I've owned since 99' and in 2008 did a full restoration on it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...08-442_pic.jpg
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Re: Joe's 72 ' 442
 

VERY nice! Welcome to the forum.

Re: Joe's 72 ' 442
 

Joe,

Welcome abound - I grew up with a buddy of mine owning a Gold 1972 W30 442 - great cars [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Great pics.

Dan

Re: Joe's 72 ' 442
 

Looks good! Welcome aboard.

Re: Joe's 72 ' 442
 

Nice car!

Re: Joe's 72 ' 442
 

Very nice. Don't worry about it not being a &quot;Supercar&quot;. This site has evolved into even more than just supercars. Car guys are car guys and this is a place for car guys to hang out.

Re: Joe's 72 ' 442
 

Amen Charley!!!
Welcome aboard Joe and cool car...it's Olds week here @ the SYC!
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~ Pete

Re: Joe's 72 ' 442
 

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. I really enjoy the site and I'm looking forward to the warmer weather so we can get out and ride!!!

Re: Joe's 72 ' 442
 

Nice car welcome aboard

Re: Joe's 72 ' 442
 

A 1972 442 is nothing to hide in the garage. That happens to be my favorite year for the 442. Is yours a true X code W30? If not, what engine is in it. We bought one new in 1972 and it was the first year for the 350 cube in the 442. I didn't care, I was 16 and loved it.

Re: Joe's 72 ' 442
 

Very cool looking car. Welcome aboard

Re: Joe's 72 ' 442
 

Very nice 442, 72 is one of my favorites due to the red emblem in the grill.
Enjoy it!
Ron

Re: Joe's 72 ' 442
 

Hi TimG, It's a W-29 with a 350. When the resto was done in 2010 I had the 350 beefed up with better heads, cam, pistons and stuff. It now has a 2004R overdrive trans with a 3.42 rear end. It can hold it's own and can cruise all day at 70. One day it will have a 455 that is for sure. One thing I have noticed is that it sounds and runs good until the guy next to you fires up their big block.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

Re: Joe's 72 ' 442
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice. Don't worry about it not being a &quot;Supercar&quot;. This site has evolved into even more than just supercars. Car guys are car guys and this is a place for car guys to hang out. </div></div>

Charley...don't forget there are a few &quot;car girls&quot; around here, too [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Re: Joe's 72 ' 442
 

Hey Joe, welcome, nice olds and love the white over green. Its not about the engine size, its about the fun you have with it, like smiling like a 5 year old when you start it up. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img]