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A pretty nasty vibration has started in my 442 when I hit about 50 mph when in Overdrive, but when I put it in Drive it does not occur. My first thought was the vibration was occurring when the torque converter was locking up, but if I recall, the torque converter I installed was a non-lockup...

Does anyone know if the Regal of Monte bumper shocks fit the Cutlass as is? One of my rear bumper shocks is leaking . . .

I just tried to order some BFG radial t/a 235 60/15's from a few places. All thought they could get them, however each found out that BFG has suspended production indefinitely (in most of the sizes that fit our g-bodys, no less). One guy told me that it's possible that they will come back under...

I'm looking to finally get my 1985 442 painted. It still has the original paint which will have to most likely be taken down to the bare metal in most areas. I want door jambs painted also. Anyone have any recommendations for body shops in NJ? Looking for someone who has some experience doing...

. . . just because I have a baby? lol My wife and I have a 2008 Mustang GT as one of our main vehicles, and always get the comment "once you have a kid you'll get rid of that". Well, 4 months ago we had a baby, and still have the Mustang. It's not so bad getting him in and out of it, the car...

I don't know about you guys, but I can't believe how difficult some foreign cars are to perform simple maintenance on . . . It think car companies do it on purpose to get more money out of us. My wife has a newer Nissan Altima. The Serpentine belt started to wear. Out of curiosity, I checked...

I can't believe the amount of nicely repainted 85-87 442 I've seen for sale lately . . . nice except the "442" decals on the doors, trunk and front bumper cover, are always not in the right spot! Some aren't even close! Even the Oldsmobile nameplates on the trunk are always way off . . . some...

What is the RPO code for the body side molding on the cutlass? I noticed that every other 85-87 442 I've seen with the molding has it on the rear quarters behind the tires in addition to the doors, my 85 doesn't.

I'm repainting my 85 442. I've found several sets of NOS stripes over the years, but all of them had sections that separated from the adhesive backing over the years, even though they sat in the boxes. I was reluctant to use them. I'm debating whether or not to use aftermarket stripes. I know...

1985 442, I have an annoying buzz coming from inside the dash. Its constant, but not that loud, you can't hear it with the windows open. Only occurs with engine running. Today I removed the entire gauge cluster, thinking it was the tach, since it was coming form that area. But the noise still...

I have a buzzing issue from my speakers. The front speakers slightly buzz all the time when the engine is running, even with the radio power off. The rear speakers only buzz when the radio is on and engine running. When the engine is off and the radio is on, there is no buzzing at all...

I'm in the process of re-installing the A/C components in my 85 Cutlass and also converting from R12 refrigerant to R134a refrigerant. The new compressor has a high-pressure blow out disc. In most of the retrofit instructions I found online, it says to replace this blow-out disc with the...

I installed a B&M megashifter so I'm rewiring the neutral safety switch and reverse light switch. I figured out the reverse light switch and got it working properly with my shifter. I was told that for the neutral safety switch to function, I must run the B&M switch to the Dark Purple heavy...

A few weeks ago I noticed brake fluid dripping by my master cylinder. It appeared to be coming from where the plastic reservoir meets the cylinder. Other than that the brakes operated fine. Fluid level was fine. Leak was very small. I replaced that master cylinder (the original) with a new...

Is there a limit to how many accessories can be wired directly to the battery's positive terminal? So far I have wires for my amp, and MSD box. I need to add wires for my fuel pump relay and blower high speed setting. I'm not so great with the electric stuff. Is wiring all this to the battery...

I recently installed a Holley electric fuel pump--I wired it to the IGN on the fuse panel for power. Works great, except when I turn the blinkers on I can hear the fuel pump pulsing with the blinkers . . . which can't be great for the pump. Is this because I am not using a relay such as...

I'm in the process of restoring the A/C in my Cutlass. Everything A/C related under the hood was removed and all wires cut at the firewall. I am in the process of trying to replace everything and figure out what wiring is needed, but can only find bits and pieces of info throughout the internet...

I bought it about 12 years ago. The original owner never drove it in the rain and babied it, so it was and still is in almost mint condition. I decided the orig 307 didn't match the cars looks, so I first installed a Chevy 350, and just recently a 383 stroker. Body has approx. 65K real miles on...