Damon, not real sure I'll take it with the power train it has right now. The power glide isn't what I would call road worthy enough for the tour. The gas mileage sucks big time. It does look good on the road though.
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Originally posted by Andy4639 View PostDamon, not real sure I'll take it with the power train it has right now. The power glide isn't what I would call road worthy enough for the tour. The gas mileage sucks big time. It does look good on the road though.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]n1127959[/ATTACH]HRPT 12 Miami and Stillwater, OK, 13 Arlington to Memphis, 14/15 Vetoed by Wife, 16 Long Haul, 17/18/19 motor fiasco
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Originally posted by Damon23 View PostGood work Andy. It is coming along nicely. Something to be said for having nice a/c in a classic for when you want to go cruising. Especially during powertour.1967 Chevrolet C10 SWB - 350/700R/3.73
1965 Ford Mustang - 289/T5/3.25
1968 Pontiac Firebird - Project Rusty Chicken
2014 HRPT Short Haul; 2015, 2016, & 2018 HRPT Long Hauler
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As much as you like to fiddle with cars I'm thinking by June it won't have a powerglide anymore. I'm a 60's-70's car guy myself but I personally think the '56 would be a more fitting car for you and your pops to take for his first tour.Visit my sons blog:
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Damon I agree the 56 would make a lot better tour car. Dad has even said he wanted to trade the 56 for the 64. If he does I'll have it ready for the tour you can count on it!
Jesse it's just a matter of doing it. Cut it and be done with it,Retirement is better than I thought!
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Andy, I'm not sure if I remember right but in my 65 Catalina I used two 4in speakers put together in the spot for the front speaker. I believe it was a 5x8 anyway. I never cared too much for tunes in a old car until this Malibu. I took it out for a long run on Saturday and on the back country roads I put on the classic rock station and cruised. And I'm not really a classic rock person.Visit my sons blog:
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Originally posted by Andy4639 View Post
Jesse it's just a matter of doing it. Cut it and be done with it,
The mustang also has a leaking timing cover, so I want to redo it all when the radiator is pulled, which means pulling everything off the front of the motor. It's a 2-3 weekend job to clean it all up and do it right. Sounds like a Dec/Jan job!Last edited by Jesse James 80; November 1, 2016, 11:46 AM.1967 Chevrolet C10 SWB - 350/700R/3.73
1965 Ford Mustang - 289/T5/3.25
1968 Pontiac Firebird - Project Rusty Chicken
2014 HRPT Short Haul; 2015, 2016, & 2018 HRPT Long Hauler
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do a mild overhaul on the 350... install a top end kit with 64cc heads to bring the compression up a bit and get her to flow... add a 4L65E overdrive trans with a mild lockup converter and enjoy!!!!!!!!!Patrick & Tammy
- Long Haulin' 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014...Addicting isn't it...??
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Rear & front speakers in and wires ran to the dash opening for the radio. Got the new package tray cutout for the rear deck and ordered the material to cover it. When installed you want see the speakers.
I got the tag light working also. Bulb was poped and I cleaned the lens and polished it up good as new.
I also ordered some bling for it to. New trunk eblems side emblems.
Retirement is better than I thought!
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