People who say old cars are unreliable haven't experienced an Oldsmobile. The 60s/early 70s Rocket 350 is damn near invincible. Just make sure the weather doesn't kill the rest of the car.
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Jo mang... dees car she rone on wautter
I think he's a bit rich...
The point of the link: I think the overall style of Cadillacs has changed a lot more since 1995 than Audis have.
I want a Sonnet.
Oh don't worry. It's one of those dreams I probably won't get around to for who knows how long. Unless I win the lotto...
Ok. So let's all admit RWD is ideal for a true sports car. The major difference is how it effects your cornering and steering feeling. So with the proper weight distribution, good tires, and if you can set up the suspension right, in theory it could feel almost like a RWD car. Just need to deal with that nasty thing…
I lean towards GMs and avoid MOPARs. The family bought a 92 Grand Marquis new that I learned to drive on. Liked it so much and it had been such a reliable car that I bought another one used for my first car. Plenty of good memories. So as much as I would love to make a Roadmaster wagon sleeper, I agree, the panthers…
The Olds 350s run great. Especially after a little work. Unfortunately they don't have as much aftermarket support as the Chevy engines.
Says the guy with username FCV_P71... no bias there, I'm sure :P
Yes, but given his age (and the fact that he has been actual dead instead of just close to it) he would probably love a Shelby Grand Marquis. And besides, would resurrecting Carroll be such a bad thing? Maybe he can stick around long enough, perhaps 40 days, to give us a Shelby Fusion! Hmm, tomorrow is Easter... let's…
But in all seriousness, why not make a diesel hybrid? If a Passat TDI can get 43mpg without any help from a motor, imagine what it could get if it did. But perhaps the added efficiency of the hybrid system would not necessarily make up for the added weight. Starting and shutting down would probably not be good for a…
Did you do all the work yourself? What do you have in it?
Little early, no?
I see one occasionally at a local cruise night. It has been restored, but to "better" than new condition. There is just too much gloss under the hood. I also see an absolutely fresh off the assembly line 68 Cutlass RamRod at the local once a year Olds/Pontiac/Buick show. It has all the proper original stickers, chalk…
Think of it as an organ donor...
Don't feel bad. At least you have a somewhat relevant job. I gave up on architecture and am in the process of going back to school for something in the medical field.
The above 442 is a Cutlass Rallye 350. Basically a 442 but with the smaller 350 and exclusive paint scheme including painted bumpers. Only for 1970.
Yep. 5 years of architecture school really makes me notice things like that. It is a blessing and a burden. It's one of those things that once I see it bothers me and ruins the whole car.