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#19154 of 19441 Re: Hypothetical scenario... [oregonboy] by texases Oct 28, 2009 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: oregonboy (Oct 28, 2009 4:56 pm) Yeah, sounds like a good project, might take a while to round up the parts. Just don't go the JCWhitney route with motors stuck on where the cranks go.
#19155 of 19441 Re: Hypothetical scenario... [andre1969] by ghulet Oct 28, 2009 (5:01 pm)
Replying to: andre1969 (Oct 28, 2009 4:24 pm) We already knew you were a spoiled diva, so no big deal.   On GMs in particular, I don't think it's a big deal (or big expense) at all.....I've seen MANY crank window cars on eBay that have been converted to power. I can't be more specific than that, but I know the (period correct) switches are readily available.....I am wondering if the switches were in the same position as the cranks in this case, especially the driver's control switch. Also, I know in the case of Bonnevilles (67s and 68s in particular) the switches (in front doors) were based in specific armrests, rather than the typical-for-GM (B-bodies, anyway) door panel mounted switches. I think Catalinas, if equipped with PW, had the regular GM switches.   I guess the biggest expenses would be.....wiring, motors (and mounting/installation) and the possibility of having to replace or repair door panels. OK, maybe not so inexpensive.   If you do it, make sure you get the roundier-edged switches (GM switched to very rectangular switches in 1971). Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 28, 2009 5:17 pm)
#19156 of 19441 Re: Hypothetical scenario... [ghulet] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 28, 2009 (5:17 pm)
Replying to: ghulet (Oct 28, 2009 5:01 pm) I think there are kits you can buy from vendors who advertise in Hemmings Motor News, and they have everything you need, all worked out. No custom work required. All you have to do is pay for it and install it. DEFINITELY the way to go.   "Pioneers end up with arrows in their back. Settlers arrive later".
#19157 of 19441 For shifty by qbrozen Oct 29, 2009 (6:29 am)
Description at least makes it SOUND good.   Can't say the private dealers in that area have much of a reputation for quality autos, though. But I guess one could get lucky.(??) Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 29, 2009 7:25 am) british_rover (Oct 29, 2009 7:27 am) qbrozen (Oct 29, 2009 8:19 am) texases (Oct 29, 2009 8:20 am) Mr_Shiftright (Oct 29, 2009 1:33 pm) explorerx4 (Oct 29, 2009 11:29 am)
#19158 of 19441 Re: For shifty [qbrozen] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 29, 2009 (7:25 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 29, 2009 6:29 am) It's all about the maintenance records---nothing else really matters with cars like this.
#19159 of 19441 Re: For shifty [qbrozen] by british_rover Oct 29, 2009 (7:27 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 29, 2009 6:29 am) On the leading edge of the front fenders is that some clear bra/rock guard material or a bad repair job? Replies to this message: qbrozen (Oct 29, 2009 8:19 am) texases (Oct 29, 2009 8:20 am) Mr_Shiftright (Oct 29, 2009 1:33 pm) explorerx4 (Oct 29, 2009 11:29 am)
#19160 of 19441 Re: For shifty [british_rover] by qbrozen Oct 29, 2009 (8:19 am)
Replying to: british_rover (Oct 29, 2009 7:27 am) I think its that clear stuff... or at least was clear at some point. Seems to be standard issue on those Porsches ... at least here in Jersey.   So, shifty, what's the appeal of this Porsche, if there is any? Specs seem to indicate its slower than even my non-turbo 300z of the same era. Is there something more to it than meets the eye? I've never driven one, so I really don't know. Replies to this message: texases (Oct 29, 2009 8:20 am) Mr_Shiftright (Oct 29, 2009 1:33 pm)
#19161 of 19441 Re: For shifty [qbrozen] by texases Oct 29, 2009 (8:20 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 29, 2009 8:19 am) I remember a C&D comparison at the time that crowned the 944 the best handling car, IIRC.
#19162 of 19441 Re: For shifty [british_rover] by explorerx4 Oct 29, 2009 (11:29 am)
Replying to: british_rover (Oct 29, 2009 7:27 am) i thought this was the same car due to the off color patches
#19163 of 19441 Re: For shifty [qbrozen] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 29, 2009 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 29, 2009 8:19 am) I'd say that handling is its only strong suit. It's fun to drive, but not that fast and potentially very expensive to repair. It's a car that always wants something.

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