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220 messages, Last post on May 31, 2009 at 5:49 PM
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Replying to: tbird8 (May 30, 2009 11:46 am) The 428 was as big as they were able to take that engine block, so it was replaced around 1968. A new big-block came out, initially displacing 429 CID, but in the 70's it bumped up to 460. I know a guy who has one of those "7-Litre" Galaxies, which was the 428. He blew it up somehow, but I forget exactly what happened. Either threw a rod, spun a bearing, or whatever, but it pretty much destroyed the engine.
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Replying to: andre1969 (May 30, 2009 4:20 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2009 5:12 pm) 
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Replying to: tbird8 (May 30, 2009 11:46 am) I'm not trying to scare you away. As I said, I actually like these cars but unless you have a lot of knowledge or someone who will actually work on one, they can be a nightmare. And, they handle horribly.
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Replying to: fintail (May 30, 2009 2:24 pm) Yes, the over restored cars don't do much for me. In a lot (most) of cases, they weren't that nice when they left the factory. I like the survivor cars myself that the owners can actually drive. |
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Replying to: isellhondas (May 31, 2009 7:06 am) If you took a 1965 car out of a time capsule and it was pristine with 0 miles on it, and you entered it in a modern auto show for judging, it would probably lose (if the judges didn't know it was an original). |
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Replying to: isellhondas (May 31, 2009 7:03 am)
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Replying to: tbird8 (May 31, 2009 11:05 am) Downside? Totally impractical 60s coupe---huge car, no room for people. |
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Replying to: isellhondas (May 31, 2009 7:06 am) I guess last year, my first time to visit this event, the guy thought I wanted to enter my car or something  ...I think I was driving the fintail at the time, which would look pretty odd in a Ford show. I'm more content with the condition of my old car as time goes on. It would be laughed out of a concours style event, but it runs good, looks good, and I don't have to worry about hurting it when I drive it. It likes to be driven. It's a car.
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Replying to: tbird8 (May 31, 2009 11:05 am) A 1966 Toronado is everything our HOST says about it. Much better workmanship and far fewer electrical problems. A MUCH better choice would be a Buick Riviera from that era. Just wonderful cars that have a strong following and support group. I miss mine. |
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