It was kinda obvious. You can see the ROBOT in the back. But i knew it was Lost In Space before i saw the robot.
I didn't recognize the thing at all. But the robot? All day long!
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I didn't recognize the thing at all. But the robot? All day long!
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And we won't even mention the AMC guys...
No reason to muddy the waters with those guys.
Punks! Punks, the both of ya!!!
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I absolutely remember the Volare-based Road Runners. No comparison to the original, but what in life ever is? Neat cars, if you can find one. That one is nice, though I don't care for his placing the '72 A-body hood scoop on it. Personal tastes, I guess.
I absolutely remember the Volare-based Road Runners. No comparison to the original, but what in life ever is? Neat cars, if you can find one. That one is nice, though I don't care for his placing the '72 A-body hood scoop on it. Personal tastes, I guess.
I knew if anyone did you'd spot parts of it that weren't correct. I like that he's updating it with a newer powerplant. He didn't mention which transmission he's using.
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There's a small group of goofy f#%kers who build their cars like that. I've forgotten what they call them, but they're definitely over the top. I like 'em alright, but still think they're just a little on the goofy side.
"Performance-minded".
On a side note, for anyone interested, Studebaker/Packard V8s (259 & 289 ci) were so over built the factory books suggest "taking caution when overboring beyond .100 inch". A SBC would be in the water by then. I remember a local guy claiming he bored his engines .125 over. Guys running forced induction will routinely push 15 psi on a stock engine. I've heard and read that Studebaker overbuilt these engines anticipating the upcoming cubic-inch/horsepower wars. Obviously they didn't live long enough to do much battle.
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1959 Apache Fleetside! 283, 4 speed and Napco 4 x 4! Runs and drives great!!
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"Performance-minded".
On a side note, for anyone interested, Studebaker/Packard V8s (259 & 289 ci) were so over built the factory books suggest "taking caution when overboring beyond .100 inch". A SBC would be in the water by then. I remember a local guy claiming he bored his engines .125 over. Guys running forced induction will routinely push 15 psi on a stock engine. I've heard and read that Studebaker overbuilt these engines anticipating the upcoming cubic-inch/horsepower wars. Obviously they didn't live long enough to do much battle.
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I've read the same things about the Studebaker/Packard engines being overbuilt. The same can be said for the AMC/Rambler 287/327 V8 engines. They will safely take a .125" overbore, though that will require custom made pistons. I'm only sharing this because I know that @BlueC and @Zorba are secretly AMC fans, and are jonesing for more information on them.
I've read the same things about the Studebaker/Packard engines being overbuilt. The same can be said for the AMC/Rambler 287/327 V8 engines. They will safely take a .125" overbore, though that will require custom made pistons. I'm only sharing this because I know that @BlueC and @Zorba are secretly AMC fans, and are jonesing for more information on them.
I didn't know that about these being overbuilt. I'm all in favor of overbuilt machinery of all kinds. A certain V6 comes to mind, as does a Cat D6600 and other engines of that family, and even our 4.0.
I had a neighbor years back who was into AMC in a big way. Learned what I know about them from him.
I'm only sharing this because I know that @BlueC and @Zorba are secretly AMC fans, and are jonesing for more information on them.
Got my AMC right here.
There are a couple AMCs floating around here that I would drive, you know, if I didn't have too many projects already. I know of two green ~'70 Javelins for sale and a nice AMC Eagle wagon that a guy drives often. That's an interesting little wagon. If you were closer or wanted to come see me, I could probably secure one of the Javelins for you.
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Since this thread is about cool cars, I think it's only fitting to note that Italian car designer Marcello Gandini died last week. Check out the link below to his wikipedia page to get an idea of what the man was responsible for during his time on earth, in case you weren't aware. Hell of a designer, rest in peace.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcello_Gandini
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcello_Gandini
