The CB1100 Community Forum

(07-11-2019, 08:36 AM)Flynrider_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(07-11-2019, 08:05 AM)suhawk305_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Randy, something to do with an Oldsmobile 442?

BTW, why should I spend extra money for personalized license plates when my CB1100 looks awesome without them?

More specifically, a 1970 Olds 442?

More specifically, a 1970 Olds 442?


Yup.


People would say "Savant 442? what does that mean?"

(07-11-2019, 04:16 AM)egleaves_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I drove around Ohio for a few years with this one on my Corvair. I was surprised that Ohio allowed it. I still have the car and plates, but I haven't put the car back on the road since moving to CA three years ago.

Good one, Eagleaves! Ralph would be so proud.

We have a '70 442 in the museum. When I show it on tours, I challenge people to tell me what they think "442" stands for. Everyone insists that their answer is right.
"I know this one... it's four wheels, four seat belts, two cigarette lighters!"

Eagleaves, at least if you register the 'Vair here in CA now, it's pre-smog.

(07-11-2019, 09:10 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: [ -> ]We have a '70 442 in the museum. When I show it on tours, I challenge people to tell me what they think "442" stands for. Everyone insists that their answer is right.
"I know this one... it's four wheels, four seat belts, two cigarette lighters!"

Eagleaves, at least if you register the 'Vair here in CA now, it's pre-smog.

1964: 4 barrel, 4 speed, dual exhaust
1965: 400 CID, 4 speed, dual exhaust
1966: It became the moniker for Oldsmobile's performance car
1968: It became it's own model with distinctive VIN starting with 344
1972: It gets dropped as it's own model and you could even get a straight 6 with the 442 option. V code and X code VINs are sought after because they denote the 455 engine. X being the W30.

I could go on, but I digress.

(07-11-2019, 04:16 AM)egleaves_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I drove around Ohio for a few years with this one on my Corvair. I was surprised that Ohio allowed it. I still have the car and plates, but I haven't put the car back on the road since moving to CA three years ago.

Not a personalized plate comment, but definitely a plate comment:

Some years ago I was cutting through Newark, NJ with my Ontario plate. At red light a rookie NJ police officer pulls right up along side in his blacked out Suburban, leans out the window and yells, " ... thith iz naught Ohio!". (not sure if he had a pierced tongue)

I hope his employer has a decent eye care benefits package.

- - -

Nice Corvair egleaves.

My plate is not personalized but it does get the occasional comment.
1B6T9

(07-11-2019, 02:08 PM)Nortoon_imp Wrote: [ -> ]My plate is not personalized but it does get the occasional comment.
1B6T9

So, folks think it's a restored 1969? That's kinda fun!