Reminds me of those old VW-based kit cars, the Bradley GT, I think it was called.
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I finally dropped off my truck today and looked around. My buddy has a crowded shop right now, with most being covered due to shop glitter (one is in being blocked), so pictures are lacking. No less than 10 cars being worked on.
The firist one was at a local swap/antique gathering.
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This is in a truck that looks like the one above. Apparently, the owner grew up with this being his dad's farm truck. Now it's being restored with a 5.3/6l80 and A/C. Also lowered for zorba.
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This Camaro is going "Pro-touring", with a built 6.0 LS/4l80
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This is a nearly done '70 GTO with 400 and 4-speed. It's green. For some weird reason, the guy decided to finish everything but the front clip, then he brought it to my buddy to finish. I was also informed that an OEM '70 GTO fender in good condition sells for $5,000. That's for one fender.
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This is the '67 Camaro that came down from NY and was too crusty. The owner tried to get a new Dynacorn body, but they're like a year out, so the left fender, windshield frame, rear seat panel and I think radiator support are what's left of the original car. It will be going pro-touring as well with a 600 hp LSX and 6-speed.
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Late but not least, the '69 Olds is a 442 car, and apparently my buddy owns it now, so it’s for sale. The 'Vette is supposed to be getting work soon, just as soon as one of those crusty mustangs get out of the way. No pic of the mustangs.
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I'd accept the latter, except that it only appears to be on the driver's side. My guess is it's just a weak spring, or a bent hinge. I know my '60 was a 4-step process to close the hood:
1) Close hood at front
2) Push down passenger's side of hood nearest the cowl
3) Push down driver's side of hood nearest the cowl
4) Bow your head in prayer, hoping that the hood didn't fly up while you're bombing down the road
62 C-10 with a 64 - 66 front clip?
If memory serves, these didn't have the secondary catch that is now a requirement. (???)
Old cars are the best. There were/are so many little quirks and bits of character that made driving them more than just driving. New cars? Get in and drive. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
Yep. I remember the old GMC would cold start best if you pulled the choke out slightly, started cranking then blipped the choke momentarily.
1957 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible
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1932 Chrysler Custom Imperial with body by LeBaron is equipped with a specially designed LeBaron tufted arm chair leather interior that makes it unique in the world of the automobile.
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Manual chokes. So much fun!
Now tell me, how many of you wouldn't love to get together with a couple of buddies on the weekend and do something crazy like this? I love this kind of stuff!
Manual chokes. So much fun!
But automatic chokes aren't the answer !
I tried starting my dads Mustang today. I'm accustomed to a finely tuned Chrysler, so the mustang felt a little something like this
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But after much struggle, that old Ford finally coughed to life. I was impressed.