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Ever put a clutch cable in one?Ha ha... I've had so many little things go out...throttle cable snapped, Wiper motor, heat vent cables break...etc ...not to mention how many oil leaks.
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Any vintage car guys here?
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Indeed. In fact, I just did that this past summer, where I got to replace the pedal assembly at the same time. (Getting the return spring on the brake pedal was a treat!) Oh, and how about the shift rod bushing?
Mr Musk or Mr Gates shopping for a new set of Wheels ??
50 000 000 Euro Mercedes
50 000 000 Euro Mercedes
My brother listed his old Mazda on bring a trailer and now we're waiting to see if it hits the reserve. I've taken it out a few times over the years and it will make you pay attention.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-mazda-rx-7-turbo-ii-3/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-mazda-rx-7-turbo-ii-3/
Too many. Recently sold my '70 AMX 390 Go-Pac, but am hanging on to my '67 Rambler. (We're a Nash/AMC family since WW2). The Rambler was bought used at the local Rambler dealer in '69, just never went away and got freshened up in the 80's. Also a '77 F150 short bed 4x4 (freebie, a buddy called me and asked if I knew anyone who would tow it away- it needed a radiator to run. Semi rusty, but mechanically 100%) Also just sold step-Mom's '65 Rambler Classic. Between she and my Dad there's another 6 cars that I try to keep running, they are no longer able to do so, but they can drive 'em.
It may seem masochistic but you are truely doing society a favor...
Is that not a $ 4000 Ford truck depending on how much Rust and Mileage
They are popular, and any vehicle is worth what someone is willing to pay for it, but I need it for actually hauling stuff for the foreseeable future. There's nothing about it I can't fix myself- that makes it almost invaluable to me.
Or if you like high RPM's, put a 350 crank in a 400 SBC and you have a 377. A 383 is one heck of a torquey SOB!
If I saw your f-100 at a car show, I'd walk right by a Porsche, Ferrari, whatever to check it out.
Bought the first Mrs. B her first car... back in the day... 65' Rambler American, 2dht...6 banger with slush box.. and the fold back " get lucky " front seats. Ooooooh ! Great Car... always loved the " Marlin " model... 67-69 ?
That's what my parents had when I got my license. 4 door, 3 on the tree. Two tone, dark greenish roof, light blue/teal lower. Not exactly a chick magnet. Had I not been so proud to have my license, I'd have been embarrassed to be seen in it.Bought the first Mrs. B her first car... back in the day... 65' Rambler American, 2dht...6 banger with slush box.. and the fold back " get lucky " front seats. Ooooooh ! Great Car... always loved the " Marlin " model... 67-69 ?
As a young 'un you didn't real8ze how retro cool it really was...
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Both of my spoiled grandkids turned down their G-Grandparents like new, low mileage 97 Mercury Grand Marquis. My gain!
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I’m a vintage car guy but came to the realisation a few years ago that if it has more than two wheels I’m not particularly interested in it. It took me quite some time to accept that but I sold what will probably be my last only a few months ago - 1963 Chrysler Valiant AP5, 225 slant 6 and three on the tree. Super reliable car that I could jump in and drive whenever and wherever I wanted, but I ultimately found myself not doing so.
I love those old Valiant's.
