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#76 of 178 Re: Pls help me decide on which classic car to get [Mr_Shiftright] by fintail

May 30, 2011 (6:33 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2011 6:17 pm)
And even then, it feels like it leans a bit, the steering isn't exactly sports-car like, the automatic doesn't help anything.
 
On the thread topic, the car was my everyday car through college and wasn't too troublesome, but it did need constant maintenance and it had a few bumps along the way (transmission cooling line broke, generator died, brake line leaked and then brake seized, etc).

#77 of 178 Re: Pls help me decide on which classic car to get [fintail] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

May 30, 2011 (6:43 pm)

Replying to: fintail (May 30, 2011 6:33 pm)
No, it's not a sports car but it's not SCARY like an American car in terms of braking and cornering.

#78 of 178 Re: Pls help me decide on which classic car to get [isellhondas] by hpmctorque

Jun 01, 2011 (8:41 pm)

Replying to: isellhondas (May 30, 2011 8:50 am)
As little steering resistance as '60s GM cars had, Chryslers with power steering had even less.

#79 of 178 Re: Pls help me decide on which classic car to get [hpmctorque] by andre1969

Jun 02, 2011 (5:39 am)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Jun 01, 2011 8:41 pm)
As little steering resistance as '60s GM cars had, Chryslers with power steering had even less.
 
I briefly owned a '67 Chrysler Newport hardtop coupe with a 383-2bbl. I don't really remember too much about it, except that I thought my '67 Catalina convertible handled better. Seemed to have a bit better feedback from the road, and a bit more nimble. Maybe "wider was better"?

#80 of 178 Re: Reliable classics [isellhondas] by sqeeek

Jun 09, 2011 (8:25 pm)

Replying to: isellhondas (May 28, 2011 3:46 pm)
My grandpa owned 10+ bugs over his lifetime, worked at a service station. Rebuilt / replacement bug engines with 100hp+ are pretty cheap these days, as are travel hair driers (defrosters) and hydraulic brake conversion kits. Throw on some alloy wheels and you've got a pretty sweet ride, IMHO.
 
Also, my 1970 Oldsmobile 98 is still running as a daily driver and has served 4 generations of my family so far. (granted, we've rebuilt the thing a few times) and it's reliability beats the pants off my dad's 1996 Ford E-150, so I don't see that much of a problem.
 
If you don't know what you're doing, get something newer and japanese. But if you're gonna be taking care of it yourself, bugs are great, and old GM cars will last forever.

#81 of 178 Re: Reliable classics [texases] by halsworthy

Jun 10, 2011 (5:48 am)

Replying to: texases (May 28, 2011 2:27 pm)
That is true. I would buy a VW Golf though, for reliability

#82 of 178 Re: Reliable classics [halsworthy] by isellhondas

Jun 15, 2011 (7:43 am)

Replying to: halsworthy (Jun 10, 2011 5:48 am)
You would buy a VW Golf for reliability?
 
You are kidding, arent you?

#83 of 178 1967 Firebird by tjgoff

Jun 15, 2011 (5:26 pm)

Hello. I am an amateur car enthusiast. When I was 16 I restored, or made decisions about restoring a 1965 chevelle. I did not do a wonderful job, but the point is, I love old cars and would like to try again.
Can someone help me with the value of a car??? I am looking at a 1967 firebird. The person selling knows little about it. It has a 326 with a 2 speed automatic. He doesn't know the mileage. He said it needs brake work. New tires. The guys said it has been painted, so he is not sure of the rust situation. The guy wants $5,500. It seems to be worth less to me, but I know very little, that is why I wanted to ask the professionals (you guys)!! Please help. What do you experts think??

#84 of 178 Re: 1967 Firebird [tjgoff] by texases

Jun 15, 2011 (5:35 pm)

Replying to: tjgoff (Jun 15, 2011 5:26 pm)
Without knowing the body condition there's no way to know. If there's lots of rust/bondo, I wouldn't touch it. Does it run? Is this a car you love? Make sure that you get something you like, you're going to put LOTS of time into it.
 
Check out ebaymotors and hemmings.com for more options. No need to rush into it.

#85 of 178 Re: 1967 Firebird [tjgoff] by isellhondas

Jun 15, 2011 (6:20 pm)

Replying to: tjgoff (Jun 15, 2011 5:26 pm)
Without seeing the car or at least seeing a bunch of detailed photos, none of us can do anything except guess at it's value.

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