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A friend is considering this car . Didn't know the W31 option was available on a non-442! Was that true for W30 too?

Interested in accuracy of description and any "gotchas" you Olds experts may see.

Thanks,
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The W31 option was not available on a 442 due to the engine being a 350 cubic inch motor. The W30 was only a 442 option and included the high performance 455 engine among other things.
You'll never see a W31 442. They are good cars, most of the 442 neat stuff in a small block car.
Others on this site know lots more than me about Oldsmobiles. I love them, but don't have a tremendous amount of Olds knowledge.

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A very cool car indeed.....one of my all time favorites.

Sam....tell your friend to scoop it!

Dan.

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A very cool car indeed.....one of my all time favorites.

Sam....tell your friend to scoop it!

Dan.

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Wouldn't have anything to do with that <font color="orange"> vertical obstruction between the A and C pillars </font> now would it? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Whttps://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gifW...what a sweet piece!.
Sure reminds me of my old '70 442 Post car...it was gold too!.

~ Pete
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Sam...get a hold of Paul Martin...Canuck on this site...He knows his olds stuff! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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A very cool car indeed.....one of my all time favorites.

Sam....tell your friend to scoop it!

Dan.

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Wouldn't have anything to do with that <font color="orange"> vertical obstruction between the A and C pillars </font> now would it? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Got to love those vertical obstructed cars. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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It appesrs to be a good car. W-31 are impossible to verify without a build sheet or original invoice. This one has the build sheet and most of the original drive line. Check to make sure it has the correct balancer. The 350 trans is not a big deal. There were some calibration differences between a standard 350 and this one. As he states the trans was swapped out,that means the briveshaft has been changed too. Also the parkbrake cables may not line up (different location for trans mount on TH400.) TH400 used an rlectric kick down vs cable kickdown for TH350. If it is being purchased as a driver I would leave the TH400. If being considered for Pure Stock drags,then the Th350 needs to go back in.
I like it!! Price wise $40 to $45,000 is about tops for a driver quality car. I have seen #1 cars go over $60,000.

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Yeah--what they said! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

You have paperwork, the hard to find parts and a very nice looking car. Go for it!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif

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Good stuff fellas. Friend will be contacting owner to discuss.

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I am the friend that Sam mockingbird812 is referring to.

Thank you for all the information. I just purchased the car and am arranging transport.

Could you also give me your input on this 64 442?

Thanks,
John

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This looks like a sweet car as well, no substiture for ogiginality. The Intake carb and breather have been changed. Not sure why. Otherwise car looks great. I feel their price is a little rich for this one. See what a healthy offer will do.

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This looks like a sweet car as well, no substiture for ogiginality. The Intake carb and breather have been changed. Not sure why. Otherwise car looks great. I feel their price is a little rich for this one. See what a healthy offer will do.

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How would one determine if the engine is original on a 64? Is there a VIN# stamped on the head? What location?

I have extensive pictures of the undercarriage. Looks in 'very' good condition.

Thanks,
John

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blonzz,you bought a sweet and extremely rare w31.

previous owner in California took very good care of that car.

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-----John,,,The 64 442 is an extremely hard car to find in good condition. There werent many to begin with and they were a bit underpowered compared to other muscle soon to join the group. Because of this they often seem to have bigger non-original motors or they are modified in other ways. Forget paperwork like shown here as it is generally non-existent. I have been looking for a good original 64 442 for quite awhile. With all this said,,,I agree with the mention of this car being a bit overpriced as well as what has been mentioned as being incorrect........Bill S

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Thanks for the input on the 64. The seller has the original intake and carb. I might try and make an offer.

John