Looking at this 442 to much or good price?

[ck80]

lol i dont think its that bad. Like i said before i dont plan to fully restore it. I kinda like the "rusty" or "ratty" look. Wouldnt have to wory about scratching it or denting it up. Think it would be a fun driver and just enjoy it. Its only orginal once as they say lol. But i think im going to pass on it for now.

Like I said before, the pre-southern-spoiled side of me really thinks it's pretty decent.

HOWEVER. At a minimum for safety sake, especially if driven in a sporty manner, you'd want to separate the body and frame to check the frame to body mount surfaces and weld in washers as needed. Having seen this thread a few times had that though pop into mind. The sitting weeds and water that rusted the trunk dropoffs and door bottoms ABSOLUTELY could've let water gather between the frame and rubber mounts and rust.

 

[waxman]

Hello all, been looking at a 1983 442 and cam across this. Seems to be a decent price but still a little rough. kinda want yalls thoughts on the car. Worth the price, to expensive, etc. Of course im in TX and the car is in NY. Thanks for the help.

https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/28100459

check out craigslist Delaware there one in Kenton Delaware that is in much better shape and i have personally checked this car out if i didnt have mine i would buy it

 

[L92 OLDS]

All the right parts are there but it's definitely in really sad shape. It is beyond me how people can neglect a highly optioned Hurst Olds like that.
Either the windows were left open or the astro roof leaked. If the steering wheel is nasty the rest of the interior is likely junk.

 

[zdeckich]

A few pics he sent me

 

[L92 OLDS]

A few pics he sent me

Interior doesn't look too bad in those pics but what is the chalky film in the rear seats? Has it been in a flood?
Floor pans are shot, fuel tank is shot, doors, etc. etc.

 

[DoubleV]

Interior doesn't look too bad in those pics but what is the chalky film in the rear seats?

My guess is mold.

 

[ck80]

Interior doesn't look too bad in those pics but what is the chalky film in the rear seats? Has it been in a flood?
Floor pans are shot, fuel tank is shot, doors, etc. etc.

Very common on southern cars to mildew over on vinyl/hard surfaces like dash if left sitting unattended for long periods. It'll also get grey... something... that grown on old paint in a very thin film.

 

[TURNA]

It has been under water

NY car!!!

 

[oldsmobile joe]

hurricane sandy damage? or what ever the storm was that hit new york several years ago.

 

[TURNA]

The car is upstate.

I would guess he bought it from someone in the city or Long Island.