1972 Oldsmobile W30 Convertible basket case

[TimG]

X codes could not be had with AC, so if the car has AC it's not an X code or W30. The only non X code in '72 was the X code Hurst Olds.

I hope my Olds facts are correct, I'm a big fan of 1972 X code 442's and Hurst Olds cars.

[The Dude]

If its an X code, its and X code. Its in the VIN, that cant be faked. So if it has A/C and X code, its a W30 with A/C. The only pace cars with X codes are W30 Pace Cars, which have been found. Most Pace Cars are NOT X code.

[442w30]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TimG</div><div class="ubbcode-body">X codes could not be had with AC, so if the car has AC it's not an X code or W30. </div></div>

Not sure about 1972, but in 1970-71 it was possible to get AC with a W-30/auto combo. I don't see why 1972 should be any different.

[TimG]

Again, I'm pretty certain that the X code could not be had with AC in 1972. I do know that you are correct about AC being available with the W30 in '70 and '71.
I do know that non track Pace Car's were available with the X code, a 442 collector in Austin has a Hurst Olds '72 Pace Car with X code and, of course, no AC.
He also has a low mile X code 442 Cutlass S that is just amazing. No AC on it either.
I follow the '72 X code 442's pretty closely and I've never seen one with AC.

[442w30]

Well, my book shows the W-30 not to be available with C60 AC. However, C60 doesn't say that it could not be ordered with W-30.

I'll defer to your judgement.

[The Dude]

I got an email from a guy that has a C60 W30. Supposed to send me pics of it. You are right, the option book says its NA, but why would it be when 70-71 cars could have it.

[TimG]

Make sure that there's an X in the VIN. I've seen lots of W30's that aren't an X code and that's not a real W30.

[Fast67VelleN2O]

I am going to call the guy and see what the deal is with the car. I'll keep everyone updated.

-Matt