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Replying to: boomchek (Nov 08, 2008 12:03 pm) I always liked those Lancers and LeBaron GTSes too. Probably about the ultimate evolution of K-car styling. The '87 LeBaron coupe/convertible was nice too, about as sexy as a K-car could get! I hear the dual gas tanks on those Jags are a real pain. Plus, I think they're actually mounted inside the trunk, rather than underneath, which makes it even worse.
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Replying to: andre1969 (Nov 08, 2008 12:21 pm) Dual gas tanks means more trouble Iguess: two fuel pumps, fuel lines.....
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Replying to: boomchek (Nov 08, 2008 12:51 pm) I dunno about the Jag, but I think my Silverado still just has one fuel pump, mounted up on the side of the engine. It has a switch in the cab you can use to change tanks, and I'm guessing that just operates a valve or something, that swaps between tanks. I'm sure a Jag would be more sophisticated (i.e., more expensive) though.  And now that you mention it, that is kind of a vulgar color for that Jag. Normally I find those cars sexy...almost dangerously sexy. Even though I know how troublesome they can be, they still look good enough that I forget about that sometimes! But that yellow just does nothing for me. I had an '88 LeBaron coupe for awhile. Considering the source material, it was actually a very nice car. It became a total piece of junk after around 100,000 miles, but by that time it was my ex-wife's, so it was out of my hair. It had also been stolen a few times, which probably contributed to its problems in later years. It was also a turbo, which added to the complexity. I wouldn't mind having something like a non-turbo LeBaron from that era as a beater. I wonder if I'd find the 2.5 4-cyl adequate? |
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57 210 wagon 56 w/power pack 55 w/70 engine
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Nov 08, 2008 3:06 pm) I really like that '56 Chevy. You don't see the 4-door hardtops that often. Of the '55-57 generation, the '56 was always my favorite. I never liked the too-small grille of the '55, or the way its headlights jutted out. And by '57, with a new Ford out, and a radical new line of Mopars that instantly made everything else look like it was about 4 years old, the Chevy's styling was just over-the-hill by that time. They made up for it with their engines though. The 283 was a good performer. Not as durable as the bulky Plymouth 277's and 301's, but a much better revver. It was also a nice touch that Chevy would let you order dual quads or even fuel injection in anything. The only way to get a hot Plymouth was to order the Fury, with its hot 290 hp 318. The 301's were adequate, but nothing to write home about. |
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Fintail coupe: owner is in way over his head $17.5k less than the one on ebay with low mielage Renault 5 This Opportunity Won't Last- no tire kickers!!! I wouldn't worry about that on your 91 Topaz! In other words it's junk..... Collector Scorpio, yeah right Mustang V8 Convertible I think it would make a fun summer project car. The car's face is coming off MB 190D "You can hear the engine running" That's good to know. I like the key words at the bottom of the ad: E55 AMG, Brabus. SL500.... Yeah like if I'm looking for a high performance Benz, I just might buy this dead Diesel from the 80s....  Decent looking LeMans Worth restoring? One Seller, 4 cars, all with crazy prices:$18k for a first gen RX-7, $15k for second gen RX-7 conv, $8500 for 78 Lincoln Mark 5, and $36k for a hot rod 67 Ford truck |
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Replying to: boomchek (Nov 08, 2008 4:44 pm) 85 Renault R5 -- price is fair enough. You could part it out for that. They all need parts. 280 Coupe -- it's not a V8? Then nobody much cares to restore one. 85 BMW 735i -- price is fair enough, you won't lose much money. These are good cars. 88 Merkur Scorpio-- oh, isn't that the V8 car with the wheezy Buick engine? That might be worth a shot at bargain pricing. Mustang V8 -- also worth risking the benjamins. You could part it out for that. Just don't get in too deep is all.
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Replying to: boomchek (Nov 08, 2008 4:44 pm) |
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Replying to: boomchek (Nov 08, 2008 4:44 pm) Mustang is a chop job, the Fox droptop didn't come out until MY 1983 IIRC. The 4 car guy is an idiot of some kind.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 08, 2008 5:51 pm) MB owner claims it is a V8, but it is a high grille car...hmmm. $900 can't be right.
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