qwerty
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May 29, 2007 12:35:55 GMT
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As title really. Whats this:  Was for sale at Fins and Chrome. I know its a Chevy but what model? Looked cool and cheap I thought?? I'm pretty sure insurance company would wet themselves laughing at me though  |
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May 29, 2007 12:50:06 GMT
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looks like a early 60s impala front on a ford falcon body?
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Remade In Australia
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May 29, 2007 12:53:47 GMT
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That my boy is a Chevrolet Chevelle 300. Its th base model Chevelle for 1967 and it will probably have a 4.2 litre straight 6 with 2 speed automatic and all round non-power drum brakes. It will also probably have PAS. It may have a 283 small block and the two-speed. Some came with the three on the tree manual.
If thats the one I'm thinking of it has a 4.2 and 2 speed auto, it used to be white with blue "Viper" stripes and was a pretty solid car.
It has limited sale value due to the 6 cyl engine and the fact its a 4 door saloon with the posts - not a pilarless or 2 door.
IIRC this is the last outing of the early Chevelle frame. The '68 and up models have another.
They have a separate chassis, live axle rear and double wishbone front suspension.
Fitting a V8 **MAY** require use of a V8 front crossmember to clear the sump and steering gear, on some US models the 6 cyl is completely different. IN many cases you need the wiring loom from the V8 car as the starter, disty, etc are all in very different locations on the V8 to the i6.
Great cars, great tiuning potential, great styuleing potential.
Sadly that one looks like a retired taxi in those colours with those doors...
Make a good daily driver.
tremendous parts backup for resto or modding.
I trust you have the guys number?
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Last Edit: May 29, 2007 12:54:20 GMT by akku
1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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May 29, 2007 12:56:02 GMT
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about a '65 bel air i think
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Remade In Australia
thereimaginarium.com.au
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May 29, 2007 12:56:34 GMT
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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May 29, 2007 12:58:22 GMT
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about a '65 bel air I think Nope, this is a '65 Bel Air / Impala    |
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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qwerty
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May 29, 2007 12:58:58 GMT
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I just saw it and thought "WOWSERS!! I want i want i want!!" The fact that its a 4 door saloon appeals to me even more!! Its a Column shift as well!!
Least now I know what it is I can go on goolge image!! That Wagon with the 'vette rims looks schweet!
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qwerty
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May 29, 2007 13:05:14 GMT
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My Uncle has also told me he may be selling his F100 pick up. Its a straight Six but I need to find out what year. I've never seen it, but its T&T'd and he wants £3500 for it. Must be an old one cos its got none powered Drums all round.
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May 29, 2007 13:10:10 GMT
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F100 dates it. They became an F150 at some point. I'm not so up on pickups but with Fords the light pickup was the F1, then the F100 and then the F150 which is stiull what its called now.
I have to admit I'd like that Chevelle. Make a great daily.
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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May 29, 2007 13:18:42 GMT
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If you have the VIN number, i can put my anorak on a deocode it for you.
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qwerty
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May 29, 2007 13:24:49 GMT
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I haven't got the VIN for either Vehicles I've mentioned. I'd love the Chevelle LONG time might ask the insurance company tonight, not holding out much hope though
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May 29, 2007 13:26:19 GMT
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If I had £1899 more knockig about than I do I mihgt be tempted to buy it myself. Its probably a better daily than the Chrysler in a lot of respects.
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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May 29, 2007 13:29:36 GMT
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I haven't got the VIN for either Vehicles I've mentioned. I'd love the Chevelle LONG time might ask the insurance company tonight, not holding out much hope though i'm paying £300ish to insure my V8 vert. with an agreed value and 6000 miles. |
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May 29, 2007 13:35:31 GMT
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I pay £212 to insure the Oldsmobile, Buick, Plymoputh and Chrysler (£53 per car). All are unrestricted miles, agreed value, Euro green card, and it includes free breakdown recovery. I am over 25 though, and from recollection qwerty is not.
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qwerty
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May 29, 2007 13:37:37 GMT
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Hmmm £4000 LOL(well to be fair that was on a ford Monarch V8) might have to wait for a couple of years. all because I'm a yoof!! and I have to stay with my current insurer till March  oh well its not that long!! I'm certainly starting to get into the Yank stuff!! Looking forward to Newark in July |
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Last Edit: May 29, 2007 13:38:57 GMT by qwerty
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May 29, 2007 14:51:22 GMT
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Gotta love any car with a 2 speed transmission ;D
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May 29, 2007 14:59:34 GMT
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They are odd, its more like a variomatic with a first gear.
Like they say "slip and slide its a Powerglide"
Mind you thats what Andy Frost uses in his Red Victor....
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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May 29, 2007 17:06:40 GMT
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that is very, very rough, despite the good picture. and is also very, very rattley. i think its a 6, purely based around the fact it only has one tailpipe. AK, with your recent track record, id steer clear.   tis smart as a carrot though. |
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May 29, 2007 18:15:01 GMT
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there was a very nice pontiac firebird on the other side of the feild qwerty, it was cheaper too, did you see it?
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"quote hairnet"
I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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May 29, 2007 18:25:09 GMT
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I agree, it looks pretty damn smart but its rough as fcuk. Looks to have had a recent blowover in yellow and rust is coming through all over (sills, pillars etc.) , most of the door glass seals are missing as well. I think its dropped around £250 in price since the last show I saw it at a few weeks ago.
I would still probably buy it though ;D
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oh well its not that long!! I'm certainly starting to get into the Yank stuff!!
