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    Is anyone else in the gbody community annoyed by the gold diggers?

    The reason I ask this is, holy sh*t, I have been building these cars since 91. All I see now online is crap cars, 19k, 35k, and they have so many problems. I get it, you can ask what you want. Caveat blah blah blah. On facebook, craigslist, ebay, all the same. Does everyone think there 8x...
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    Anyone do SCCA racing? I want to use the new to me 87 4spd vette for it

    As the title states, I live in Erie and we have a local group, Misery Bay SCCA group who races at Lake Erie Speedway. First meet up is May 4th. I do need to get new tires but just wondering what all else I should probably prep for it.
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    Well its not a gbody Cutlass, but its a project to have fun working on.

    So buddy at work texted me. "hey I heard you missed getting a project car during one of our meetings. My brother has a car hes looking to sell. Not sure if you would be interested.' I asked, sure, what is it. "Its a 1987 Corvette". Hmmm, not really my thing. How much does he want for it...
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    CUTLASS Where does the fuel tank pigtail for the sending unit connect to?

    Helping a buddy work on his Cutlass and he removed the fuel tank to replace it with a new one, and to clean everything underneath. I cant remember where the pigtail for the sending unit plugs into. Any help? Pics?
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    So need a 373 posi for a 7.5. Helping a friend with a low budget build 84 cutlass. Has a 307.

    Same as the title, helping a friend do a low budget build, we pulled the rear out today. He wants a posi and a 3:73. Used is fine but has to be in working order.
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    What am I missing on this auction? Has to be shill bidding

    So I have seen this car on craigslist for over a year, and now its on ebay. There is nothing there worth what the bid is up to. Your thoughts? https://www.ebay.com/itm/325168951817?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&customid=link&campid=5335822911&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
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    85 442 on ebay.. hahahhahahah

    Another flipper trying to get top money for something with so many things wrong with it. lol Why do they even bother? https://www.ebay.com/itm/154559105214?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&customid=link&campid=5335822911&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
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    Fake 87 442 at Mecum auctions

    Fake 87 442 at mecum auctions. https://www.mecum.com/lots/FA0820-432389/1987-oldsmobile-442/ The listing says original interior. Also says W42 code 442 package. I sent this to them about it Lot T87 - 1987 442. You are misrepresenting that car. That is not the original interior or it is not...
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    Gbody Parts REM 9 piece trunk kit

    So I took the plunge and purchased the trunk kit from Gbodyparts.com https://gbodyparts.com/piece-gbody-trunk-carpet-p-144.html?osCsid=d11d242f824a3a42eb020ba229319bb8 for my 87 442. There weren't many reviews or how to's or even reports on others who purchased this. Here is my how to for...
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    What is everyone using for trunk dress up kits and underhood insulation?

    Hey all, What is everyone using for dressing up the trunk on their gbodies? Ive seen some kits online but not sure how it looks in person or fitment and quality. Also under hood insulation. Any thoughts? I know NOS is best, if you can find it. Let me know your thoughts.
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    Questions on parts for 87 442 front turn signal gasket and wiring cover

    Hey all, Well I am reassembling the front end after getting the front header panel and bumper cover repainted due to rock chips etc. I need some items though. The front turn signal light socket gasket. Can you get these new? Its the circular foam gasket that goes on the light socket that...
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    Need 87 442 front bumper cover decal and stripe

    Hey all, So Im getting the front bumper cover and header panel repainted due to rock chips and ignorant idiots. I only need the 442 decal and the bumper cover stripe. Anyone know where I can get them? I don't want to buy a whole package just for those 2 items. Thoughts?
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    Antique plates for PA, how to apply and other questions

    So I'm thinking of getting antique plates for my 87 442. This is for PA. How does one go about it? Do I need to get my car inspected before getting the plates? How long does it take to get them? Thanks in advance
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    Back from Maine...

    What a trip! Fantastic! Drove to Watkins Glenn state park. Drove to Boston, up the coast along Rt. 1 on the coast. Acadia national park in Maine, bar harbor, notch state park, Rt. 2 into New Hampshire and Vermont. 1963 total miles.
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    Taking the 442 on a 1700 mile trip to Maine and back

    So decided a couple weeks ago that I needed to take a vacation. I needed a road trip. Like the ones I took oh so many years ago. Never been to Maine, New Hampshire or Vermont. Ok, sure. Acadia national park on the coast of Maine is the destination. Hitting Watkins Glenn park, do some hiking...
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    Dunkirk NY Car show today...

    took lots of pics but only showing GBodies...
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    Found at a local dealer here

    just thought I'd share. Pretty clean but looks better in pics than in person
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    Drivers side t top quesion

    so when I unlock the drivers side t top, I can't pull the key out until I lift the t top up and push the lever back in. The passenger side I can unlock and pull the key out with no prob. Is this normal?
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    Carpet from 87 Cutlass to 87 442?

    So, quick question. Is the carpet cutouts for the seatbelts on 87 Cutlass same locations as the 442? Meaning if I wanted to get nice used OEM carpet for the 442, would everything match up as far as the seatbelts? I don't want to get something and then have to recut openings for the seatbelts...
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    Pondering how many are left..

    Searching craigslist every day, I see car after car (gbodies of course) that are being parted out, crashed etc. Makes me wonder how many are really out there anymore of the 442's, Monte SS's. Out of what, 3500 or so 442's for a given year, which is actually quite a few, how many could be left...

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