Dave Siltman's '72 442 "U" code "POST"
June 7th, 2012, 01:51 PM
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Yea, the stripes are backwards. I did just get the car and still am undecided on what I'm going to do with it. The "U" code is a 455cu.in. The REAL reason I bough the car was because of the rarity factor. The numbers I found show it to be one of 123 made. The "POST" cars are my favorites and the car is extremely solid, has a VERY nice W-25 hood w/ breather, and the price was right. One of my ideas (I'm full of them) was to build another Nostalgia Stocker or Super Stocker---I really don't want to hurt the '69. the other '72 I have is also a stick and wouldn't want to race that one so maybe that is what I'll do. My wife thinks I need a brain examination!!!!!!!!!
June 7th, 2012, 02:02 PM
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Yea, the stripes are backwards. I did just get the car and still am undecided on what I'm going to do with it. The "U" code is a 455cu.in. The REAL reason I bough the car was because of the rarity factor. The numbers I found show it to be one of 123 made. The "POST" cars are my favorites and the car is extremely solid, has a VERY nice W-25 hood w/ breather, and the price was right. One of my ideas (I'm full of them) was to build another Nostalgia Stocker or Super Stocker---I really don't want to hurt the '69. the other '72 I have is also a stick and wouldn't want to race that one so maybe that is what I'll do. My wife thinks I need a brain examination!!!!!!!!!
June 7th, 2012, 02:52 PM
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To answer the question, a U-code is a 455/automatic combo. V-code is the same with a stick (presumably a 4-speed - I'm guessing 3-speeds were not available with the 455 by 1972). An X-code, of course, is a W-30.
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June 7th, 2012, 06:04 PM
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No, the car was painted when I got it. It is Sikkens BC-CC and the paint is OK--not perfect, but pretty good. The vinyl top has a split in one of the seams and I have a new top to be installed. I'm in the process of cleaning and doing some under-hood detailing. When I get some new photos, I'll TRY to post them (I'll probably need my nephew to help again).
June 7th, 2012, 07:46 PM
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Yes, Diego, all V Codes were M20 4 speeds.
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June 7th, 2012, 09:34 PM
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June 8th, 2012, 02:49 PM
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Luckily, the side stripes are decals (tape stripes) and I think I can remove them fairly easily. I want to do the vinyl top A.S.A.P. I might try some new side stripes myself---if I can find the time. My father always told me,"The older you get, the faster the time goes"--BOY WAS HE RIGHT ABOUT THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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