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Replying to: andys120 (May 19, 2009 11:06 am) There's not much difference, but the '66 has a more blacked-out grille, that's divided up into little squares. The '67 has grille inserts that are chromed, and has a diagonal, diamond pattern. In back, the '66 has round backup lights in the bumper, and wide taillights that vaguely suggest an Impala, with three across, three bulbs most likely, but each of the three divided into three slim horizontal strips, for an overall 9x9 pattern. The '67 has rectangular backup lights in the bumper, and the taillights aren't as full-width, more Bel-Air like, two across, each divided into two horizontal strips, for a 2x2 pattern. I also remember a different taillight pattern, that was kind of delta-shaped, like what Dodge was doing in the late 60's, but I think that was just on a cheaper model, like maybe the '66 Tempest? Probably just one bulb on each side. |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 18, 2009 5:06 pm)
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within about a 5 minute period, I passed an '83-86 T-bird, red, in nice shape, then an '82-86 Bonneville, sort of an off-white/cream color, also in nice shape, and then a gray 1990-92 Caddy Brougham, missing its wheelcovers and with the front bumper bent slightly upward, giving the front-end a bit of a sneer. Lemko would have wept.
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Replying to: andre1969 (May 19, 2009 3:45 pm) I sent the listing to my brother who said "Nah, it's an automatic."
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Replying to: fezo (May 19, 2009 3:49 pm) I think the auto used in those was a Borg-Warner unit...I think they were durable enough, if maybe unrefined. The MB-designed auto in my fintail is pretty clunky, but I suspect some of that comes from it not having a torque converter.
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Replying to: fezo (May 19, 2009 3:45 pm) I think one ride around the block and you'd say "thanks but no thanks". You get lots of looks and thumbs up, and maybe that's worth $20K for sure, but the "driving experience" leaves a lot to be desired. Of course, if you like that kind of "slow tank" feeling, might just be your ticket. I wouldn't try any tricks in it though. |
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Replying to: fintail (May 19, 2009 4:00 pm)
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Replying to: fezo (May 19, 2009 4:28 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (May 19, 2009 5:01 pm) I've never forgiven my older brother who at 17 thought the clutch on my grandfather's old 49 Buick was too hard. As a result my folks sold it for $50. Dang!
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Replying to: fezo (May 19, 2009 6:25 pm) I remember that overboosted steering on my 66 Galaxie. I also remember how stiff it would get when that thing would stall, which was too often.
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