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Saint Paul, MN
Quoted from Roostking:Why on Earth would take a small block over a big block!!!
Price
Weight
More room in engine compartment
Higher reving
Better fuel mileage
Cost of parts
Just to name a few.
Quoted from MustangPaul:Price
Weight
More room in engine compartment
Higher reving
Better fuel mileage
Cost of parts
Just to name a few.
You forgot to mention slower.
Brisbane
Quoted from v8racefan:Here’s a recent photo of my beast.
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You had it imported, that must have been expensive.
Quoted from Who-Dey:You forgot to mention slower.
Doubtful on a road course like Lime Rock which is where I track most of my cars.
Quoted from Mike_J:Doubtful on a road course like Lime Rock which is where I track most of my cars.
Correct....im talking Drag Racing.
Quoted from pinzrfun:I've bought and sold this same car twice now......Burt Reynolds lives on vicariously.....
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Used to think those and the Camaros at that time were super powerful cars that would get you into trouble and wrap you around a telephone pole. When I was turning 16 in the 90's, my dad brought home an '85 IROC to test drive. I wanted that car SO bad. Never knew how much power they had though, just knew that it was more than the '91 Grand Am that I eventually got. So I just looked it up to see how they compare to todays muscle cars. An '85 Iroc was 165-215 bhp. LOL. Minivans have that much power anymore.
Amazing what they're able to do with engines today. My '17 Mustang has 435hp, and gets almost 30mpg on the highway.
My wife has a 63 Volkswagen Beetle she is interested in selling....
Anyone here versed that can help with an estimate or interest to buy?
Engine restored 4 years ago, its sat, so likely gelled everywhere.
A decent paint Job, but has some rust, and likely floorboard.
Original interior, and dash...
So a restoration job, but I believe the engine will pass good muster....
Off White, Hard top.
Quoted from OLDPINGUY:My wife has a 63 Volkswagen Beetle she is interested in selling....
Anyone here versed that can help with an estimate or interest to buy?
Engine restored 4 years ago, its sat, so likely gelled everywhere.
A decent paint Job, but has some rust, and likely floorboard.
Original interior, and dash...
So a restoration job, but I believe the engine will pass good muster....
Off White, Hard top.
Post a couple pics Art.
Quoted from pinzrfun:I've bought and sold this same car twice now......Burt Reynolds lives on vicariously.....
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Fuckin sweet. That is my favorite car ever. Can you believe I had one when I was a kid and sold it to buy a 84 corvette. Where is tha ass kicking machine. Would you be interested in trading a 67 camaro with a new ls1 engine for that trans am
Quoted from woody24:Used to think those and the Camaros at that time were super powerful cars that would get you into trouble and wrap you around a telephone pole. When I was turning 16 in the 90's, my dad brought home an '85 IROC to test drive. I wanted that car SO bad. Never knew how much power they had though, just knew that it was more than the '91 Grand Am that I eventually got. So I just looked it up to see how they compare to todays muscle cars. An '85 Iroc was 165-215 bhp. LOL. Minivans have that much power anymore.
Amazing what they're able to do with engines today. My '17 Mustang has 435hp, and gets almost 30mpg on the highway.
Yes, this one had the engine option that boosted it from the standard 180hp to...gasp...200hp lol. This one's been heavily modified though. You can't tell from looking at it, but you can if you hear it. I wanted a sleeper that looks original. It's right about 415hp now, 4:11 posi rear end, everything underneath was removed, sandblasted, painted and reassembled w new parts whether it needed them or not.
Quoted from zr11990:Fuckin sweet. That is my favorite car ever. Can you believe I had one when I was a kid and sold it to buy a 84 corvette. Where is tha ass kicking machine. Would you be interested in trading a 67 camaro with a new ls1 engine for that trans am
um, no. 
Quoted from pinzrfun:um, no.
I knew you were going to say that.
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Quoted from calprog:Restored 78 vette!!
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Super sharp.....and black too. 
As you can tell I like black. 
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Quoted from dmacy:Been snowy in the PA area today and haven’t had my car out for over a month. First world problems.
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Sheet, I haven't had mine out in 26 YEARS.
Summer of 92. I was in college turnin wrenches in the driveway for extra money. Doin a little work my own project. 1962 Impala 409 convertible. Built that one from parts. Tried to get it close to original and date coded correctly.
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Quoted from geeteoh:Stock Midnight Green 1969 GTO. 400ci, 4-speed, 3:23, factory air, all original sheet metal (no patch panels). Have owned since 1990.
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Beautiful, keep it all stock.
Quoted from Electrocute:Father owned a 62 Impala 409 hardtop with 37k original miles. White with red interior. Sold it in 1980 for $3500. Bad decision?
WOW! would have loved to been on the buying end of that one! 
Quoted from geeteoh:Stock Midnight Green 1969 GTO. 400ci, 4-speed, 3:23, factory air, all original sheet metal (no patch panels). Have owned since 1990.
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A friend of mine just painted a car just like that for someone.
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Hi pinside muscle car nuts! Ive been away at a car festival in the Wairarapa here in New Zealand. A small event limited to 400 entries, we are regulars, called "cruize martinborough" 4 day event, with cruizing here and there, very relaxed, lots of open headers etc. friday is at the drag strip for grudge racing. a few pics taken by friends. my car is the dark grey plymouth fury (468 ci stroker)
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WOW, looks great!!!
Quoted from Anidor:Since this thread has been resurrected, this is my baby. '70 Skylark Custom, #'s matching original. I've owned since 2003. [quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]
Wow, what a cruiser!! Thanks for sharing!!
Quoted from Roostking:Wow, what a cruiser!! Thanks for sharing!!
Yes sir, summer cruisin' at its finest! 
Quoted from Anidor:Yes sir, summer cruisin' at its finest!
What METLE do you have? I have #199.
Quoted from EdHess:Any questions? 91 gmc Syclone. Bought it new and decided to overhaul the motor with a few mods. Just got a little carried away.
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You can’t just post those pics without giving us some specs. Engine, turbos, boost, meth, etc...
Looks like a beast
Quoted from EdHess:Any questions? 91 gmc Syclone. Bought it new and decided to overhaul the motor with a few mods. Just got a little carried away.
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Did you ever get rid of the AWD and what were your 60 foot times! I bet it was or still is a beast!
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Quoted from FuryosJustin:Did some winter work on my old fury. Rust in 3 doors, fender. Rebuilt front suspension and steering. Fited new detroit steel wheel co. Smoothies
Ready for summer cruzin
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Damn thats bad ass!!!!
Calgary, AB
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