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Outside-air induction hardware

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1969 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 convertible front view; exact-year W-30 visual context. 1969 Oldsmobile 442 W-30

Reference Details

Common issue: Missing or incorrectly altered braces/ducting on a W-30 clone
Confidence: reported
Correct value: Red inner fenders with holes for ram-air tubes; under-bumper scoops feeding the 400 CID engine; special front fender braces to clear OAI hoses
Where to check: Inner fenders, front under-bumper area, fender-to-radiator-support braces

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1969 Oldsmobile

Factory Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-30 performance option, not a dealer-built special edition.

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