Classic Car thread

[Chad Fuck 17833]

Took the pony out for a spin this afternoon.

[tbone_ 14236]

Love that stance

[Chad Fuck 17833]

1 hour ago, tbone_ said:

Love that stance

Thank tbone.  I have a few quibbles on it.  My electric parking brake started acting funny after I got home.  Feels like maybe a short in the switch.  I have also found a pretty significant power steering fluid leak.  Apart from that though, all's well.  

There's always something though.  

[Armybrat 40946]

[Anastasis 23494]

On 6/19/2023 at 6:12 PM, Chad Fuck said:

I have also found a pretty significant power steering fluid leak.

I don’t know what the first gen ps system looks like, but if it is anything like the 67-68 system, welcome to my hell. 

[Chad Fuck 17833]

22 hours ago, Anastasis said:

I don’t know what the first gen ps system looks like, but if it is anything like the 67-68 system, welcome to my hell. 

It's this kit:

https://www.cjponyparts.com/borgeson-power-steering-conversion-kit-289-1965-1966/p/PSK11/?year=1965&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4s-kBhDqARIsAN-ipH0rPIW_ZkXfYbkR8wc5bcCDcVPGf3RndChFM8ypdRkJvZSIwAx5hxAaAl5MEALw_wcB

[Anastasis 23494]

18 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

It's this kit:

https://www.cjponyparts.com/borgeson-power-steering-conversion-kit-289-1965-1966/p/PSK11/?year=1965&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4s-kBhDqARIsAN-ipH0rPIW_ZkXfYbkR8wc5bcCDcVPGf3RndChFM8ypdRkJvZSIwAx5hxAaAl5MEALw_wcB

That’s the integral Borgeson conversion. There are like 20 fewer failure points in the conversion unit compared to the stock ps setup. Should be relatively straightforward to determine where the leak is.  I considered the borgeson swap but decided to make one attempt at keeping it stock. My problem is with the routing of the lines. I have a 289 but mechanic decided to do the big block routing due to non original header clearance issues and did a hackish job. 

[elfenix 34379]

gearheads are everywhere:

Quote

The Sevilles, once assembled in Iran, represented the height of luxury in the country just before the 1979 Islamic Revolution. General Motors had partnered with an Iranian firm to build the sedans, selling them for two-and-a-half times the price in America at the zenith of the country’s oil wealth.

Today, Khosro Dahaghin’s passion for restoring the cars means he carefully examines each frame, component and stitch of the Sevilles in Iran, a challenge that’s only grown as parts become scarce, the vehicles get older and as the country faces U.S. sanctions over its nuclear program.

“The most luxurious and the most special car that was assembled in Iran was Cadillac Iran,” Dahaghin told The Associated Press as he wore a necklace bearing the iconic Cadillac crest. “The first time this car was assembled outside U.S soil was in Iran. At that time I can say no other brand could rival this car in any aspect imaginable.”

https://apnews.com/article/iran-cadillac-seville-restoration-general-motors-sanctions-9e74bb9eb83aaa01a4931f273d622518

[Anastasis 23494]

Ran across this is the old area of a small coast village in greece. I was shocked when they pulled the thing up the cobble stone path that it fit the narrow streets. 

 

 

 

Edited June 24, 2023 by Anastasis

[Bozo_Casanova 26652]

On 6/21/2023 at 5:20 PM, Anastasis said:

I don’t know what the first gen ps system looks like, but if it is anything like the 67-68 system, welcome to my hell. 

That fucking PS system is a big part of why I  ended up getting rid of my 67 after 30 years. 

Edited June 24, 2023 by Bozo_Casanova

[Anastasis 23494]

2 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

That fucking PS system is a big part of why I  ended up getting rid of my 67 after 30 years. 

Nobody likes a quitter. 

[Chad Fuck 17833]

Over at the shop this morning diagnosing my issues. Nothing too crazy. Took a couple shots:


Bronco with a 351 going in.

Another Bronco

This Shelby was still there.

Putting a 427 in this Bronco. Love the paint but I couldn’t get a good pic from the side.


MGA

[Anastasis 23494]

Love that bronco.  What city is this shop in?

[Chad Fuck 17833]

18 minutes ago, Anastasis said:

Love that bronco.  What city is this shop in?

Wilson Auto Repair.  Land of the Gar.

https://goo.gl/maps/bmeaqz3XRBx2YFKL6

[AUinHsv 579]

2 hours ago, Chad Fuck said:

Over at the shop this morning diagnosing my issues. Nothing too crazy. Took a couple shots:


Bronco with a 351 going in.

Another Bronco

This Shelby was still there.

Putting a 427 in this Bronco. Love the paint but I couldn’t get a good pic from the side.


MGA

Definately not an MGA

From last week - MGA convention

[Chad Fuck 17833]

2 hours ago, AUinHsv said:

Definately not an MGA

From last week - MGA convention

Derp.  

You're correct of course.  One of the T-types.  Not sure which. 

[Chad Fuck 17833]

Any of you ever been to a Good Guys meet?  There's one coming up in Fort Worth and I'm thinking about heading over there.  For those who've been, any thoughts/tips?

https://good-guys.com/lsn

[Armybrat 40946]

On 6/24/2023 at 11:11 AM, Anastasis said:

Ran across this is the old area of a small coast village in greece. I was shocked when they pulled the thing up the cobble stone path that it fit the narrow streets. 

 

 

 

My brother has a 1984 MB 300TD with about 80,000 miles on the clock sitting in his garage. It looks as new as that one. 
Champagne color with tan interior. 
He drives it around a little once every two weeks or so just to keep in from rotting. 
He is the second owner - bought it from his friend in 1988 for $20,000 when it had 40,000 on it. 
Literally a Sunday “going to church car” until the pandemic hit.

[Armybrat 40946]

On 6/24/2023 at 12:18 PM, Chad Fuck said:

Over at the shop this morning diagnosing my issues. Nothing too crazy. Took a couple shots:


Bronco with a 351 going in.

Another Bronco

This Shelby was still there.

Putting a 427 in this Bronco. Love the paint but I couldn’t get a good pic from the side.


MGA

MG TF 1500. 
In the Spring of 1954 when we were sailing into NYC harbor after a four year hitch in Puerto Rico, I saw probably a hundred or more of those lined up on a dock, apparently they had just been offloaded from a Brit freighter for the American market.

Edited June 28, 2023 by Armybrat

[tbone_ 14236]

Any of you ever been to a Good Guys meet?  There's one coming up in Fort Worth and I'm thinking about heading over there.  For those who've been, any thoughts/tips?
https://good-guys.com/lsn

Been many times to the one in Scottsdale. Actually used to have coffee on a somewhat regular basis at a cars & coffee back in the day in Cave Creek with the guy who started Goodguys, Gary Meadors before he passed away a few years ago. He always had great stories, and great cars.

No real tips you need to know. Just go and enjoy.

[Mr. Drummond 2202]

So I bought this today.    Will be at the house in a week.   1974 full engine rebuilt in 2022 with upgraded bits.  

[Chad Fuck 17833]

So I bought this today.    Will be at the house in a week.   1974 full engine rebuilt in 2022 with upgraded bits.  

Heeellll yes. Way to bump this thread like a boss. Beautiful color. Love it.

[Prepuce of Doom 21112]

Hell yeah! 

Give us some details on the upgraded bits and more pictures once it arrives! 

Drive really fast, and avoid the police! 

[Jkwellborn 6869]

Local car show is going on down the road from my house. May run the drone down for some pics if the wind slacks up a little.

Didn’t take any when I went with my dad and son.

[tbone_ 14236]

when I went with my dad and son.

Lucky you man. Enjoy every bit of this while you can.

[Mittens 8317]

Daaammnn @Mr. Drummond!! Bad fuckin ass!

[Chad Fuck 17833]

It’s the day when all the classics come out.

[Chad Fuck 17833]

Forgive my pic skills. I was taking these while walking back from the ended front of the parade to a party at the tail end.

The crowd was asking this kid to flex, so he did like a boss! Everyone cheered.

[Mother mopar 3331]

Any of you ever been to a Good Guys meet?  There's one coming up in Fort Worth and I'm thinking about heading over there.  For those who've been, any thoughts/tips?
https://good-guys.com/lsn

Not specific to this meet. I always bring a kid's wagon. Shits a lifesaver hauling around parts compared to by hand.

[Pescado_Rojo 19452]

Completely disassembled Aston Martin DB5 going up for auction

Found a Christmas present for @G650

 

[G650 14299]

That is badass

[Mother mopar 3331]

Completely disassembled Aston Martin DB5 going up for auction
Found a Christmas present for [mention=285]G650[/mention]


 

Never again will I buy someone else's project, especially in boxes. Talk about a trove of unknowns when it comes to parts, half they time there not even the right parts for that car. Nope, nope...not doing it.

[Buzzrock 15025]

Buddy saw this in person recently

[Buzzrock 15025]

[Armybrat 40946]

[Chad Fuck 17833]

Had to drop by this shop in Dallas for non classic related items.






Maupin Metals.

Weirdest GM ad I’ve ever seen:

[Armybrat 40946]

1967…. The last good year for Chevy. 
So, a repost of my ‘67 Malibu (paid $2,685 for it new, sold it for $1,000 five years later with 67,000 miles on the clock). 
283 with 3 on the tree, AM radio, heater, and A/C.

 

[TexasEd 8111]

After a product failure with high build primer it’s now in basic black primer. The passenger door gets media blasted Wednesday 
 

[Prepuce of Doom 21112]

*cross-posting to the modern car thread too 

So I had one of those days the other day when my personal email inbox was overflowing with promotional emails from companies that I've done business with, events I've participated in, etc., and somehow the glut was like a Black Friday shitshow. 

So I went through and unsubscribed to 50 or so emails that I don't need to receive regularly. One of them was from California Car Cover, and they had a little box on the Unsubscribe page asking for my reason why I want off their list. 

I've been very pleased with the two covers of theirs that I use to protect my summer cars during their winter hibernation (1971 Buick Skylark convertible; 2016 E63s AMG wagon) and I told them as much, and how I simply don't need another until I hit the lottery and can build another garage to store cars in, or until I swap one of them out of the rotation, which I never intend to do. And as such, I no longer needed their regular email correspondence or their print catalogs, but that if I ever needed another cover, that I wouldn't go anywhere else. 

A few minutes ago, I got an email from someone at the company thanking me for my kind words, and telling me that he didn't see a car duster in my order history, so they were going to send me one free of charge. 

Really nice to see, and the kind of goodwill towards customers that I think has become all too rare these days. 

Their products are top notch, and their service is very attentive - when I ordered my AMG cover, I put a little note on the order form about how I installed a standing star hood ornament rather than the more flush-mounted stock style, and they called me in advance of constructing my order to talk about how to adjust for that. Even though it now required non-stock measurements, they drew it up and didn't change me a penny extra. 

Anyway, just wanted to give some context for plugging a company that I'm truly happy to do business with.

Check them out if you're in the market: https://www.calcarcover.com/

 

 

Edited July 25, 2023 by Prepuce of Doom

[Chad Fuck 17833]

*cross-posting to the modern car thread too 
So I had one of those days the other day when my personal email inbox was overflowing with promotional emails from companies that I've done business with, events I've participated in, etc., and somehow the glut was like a Black Friday shitshow. 
So I went through and unsubscribed to 50 or so emails that I don't need to receive regularly. One of them was from California Car Cover, and they had a little box on the Unsubscribe page asking for my reason why I want off their list. 
I've been very pleased with the two covers of theirs that I use to protect my summer cars during their winter hibernation (1971 Buick Skylark convertible; 2016 E63s AMG wagon) and I told them as much, and how I simply don't need another until I hit the lottery and can build another garage to store cars in, or until I swap one of them out of the rotation, which I never intend to do. And as such, I no longer needed their regular email correspondence or their print catalogs, but that if I ever needed another cover, that I wouldn't go anywhere else. 
A few minutes ago, I got an email from someone at the company thanking me for my kind words, and telling me that he didn't see a car duster in my order history, so they were going to send me one free of charge. 
Really nice to see, and the kind of goodwill towards customers that I think has become all too rare these days. 
Their products are top notch, and their service is very attentive - when I ordered my AMG cover, I put a little note on the order form about how I installed a standing star hood ornament rather than the more flush-mounted stock style, and they called me in advance of constructing my order to talk about how to adjust for that. Even though it now required non-stock measurements, they drew it up and didn't change me a penny extra. 
Anyway, just wanted to give some context for plugging a company that I'm truly happy to do business with.
Check them out if you're in the market: https://www.calcarcover.com/
 
 

I have one of their covers for my Mustang. It’s very nice.

[Chad Fuck 17833]

Saw this beauty out and about today.

[Anastasis 23494]

On 7/24/2023 at 9:15 AM, Armybrat said:

1967…. The last good year for Chevy. 
So, a repost of my ‘67 Malibu (paid $2,685 for it new, sold it for $1,000 five years later with 67,000 miles on the clock). 
283 with 3 on the tree, AM radio, heater, and A/C.

 

Looks like you had the heater riding shotgun. 

[Modessit 5620]

After a product failure with high build primer it’s now in basic black primer. The passenger door gets media blasted Wednesday 
 

What primer was it and what was the issue? I'm going to do my own paint if I ever get the rest of the car ready for it.

[AUinHsv 579]

On 7/24/2023 at 8:42 AM, Chad Fuck said:

Had to drop by this shop in Dallas for non classic related items.






Maupin Metals.

Weirdest GM ad I’ve ever seen:

Well the sixties had a lot of drugs. Looks like some them made it to GM ad department

[Anastasis 23494]

On the trunk lid...

[TexasEd 8111]

12 hours ago, Modessit said:

On 7/24/2023 at 11:55 AM, TexasEd said:

After a product failure with high build primer it’s now in basic black primer. The passenger door gets media blasted Wednesday 
 

What primer was it and what was the issue? I'm going to do my own paint if I ever get the rest of the car ready for it.

Debeer high build primer and whatever filler they used. I’m pretty sure they should have used a standard primer as the base layer and then mabe the filler and high build 

[Mr. Drummond 2202]

 

It is a ‘74.   It has a rebuilt S engine with 930 oil pump and cooler, new rockers, S pistons.  Cams from a 3.2. Rebuilt transmission.  The work was completed in Nov 22.  

Paint is pretty great for an early 2000s paint job.  
 

interior was refreshed in 2019 with seats being completely redone. 

Edited August 2, 2023 by Mr. Drummond

[Anton Chigurh 3320]

[Prepuce of Doom 21112]

The only thing wrong with it is that you didn't drive it home! 

Congratulations - enjoy! 

[Texzilla58 4745]

Never again will I buy someone else's project, especially in boxes. Talk about a trove of unknowns when it comes to parts, half they time there not even the right parts for that car. Nope, nope...not doing it.

But if this one came with boxes of machine guns, oil jets, bullet proof shield, ejection seat etc you’d take it home right?