Martinnfb Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 She’s gonna mess up the finish, Jeeez 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Washing the underbody. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Missed a spot ! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Last of the V-8s.... Not really but it reminded me of that scene. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 13, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 13, 2021 Trying to make something cool from this heap. We have cunning plan…. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 13, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 5/10/2021 at 6:52 PM, Martinnfb said: Washing the underbody. Good to see the Fox is out of hibernation. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 13, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 13, 2021 A couple weeks ago, we went on a 200+ mile tour with a bunch of other old car geeks, ran around to 6 small towns, paraded through towns, then ended the day with Texas BBQ. It wasn’t without incident, as I always seemed to be stuck behind the slowest car. We made sure he go the “Best of slow” award. Over that dam, I let that 312 breathe and run, and it quickly buried the needle. There were some odd noises coming from the passenger seat…. It certainly has way more engine than it does brakes or suspension. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 13, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 13, 2021 And a 64 GTO tri power 4 speed stick…. Unrestored original car. This was one seriously nice Goat. And this sweet little Deuce sedan has a 10 gallon fuel tank. At our fuel stop, it took 10.5 gallons. And of course, the damned Chevy was a NO START but a big drooler and leaker, so it stayed put. We refer to this one as the Exxon Valdez. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 How is Joy doing ? And why won't you call me back ?......harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 13, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, harv said: How is Joy doing ? And why won't you call me back ?......harv You haven’t called, ya goober. Joy’s in bed, her Lupus is kicking her butt. Plus fighting a cold. We’ll come up there one of these weekends, maybe do a car show/cruise. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Hey Gomer I left a message on your phone 3 days ago you wipers. Check it out......harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 They have car cruses a lot up here. We have friends in a car club here. We go with them some time.....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 7 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: And a 64 GTO tri power 4 speed stick…. Unrestored original car. This was one seriously nice Goat. And this sweet little Deuce sedan has a 10 gallon fuel tank. At our fuel stop, it took 10.5 gallons. And of course, the damned Chevy was a NO START but a big drooler and leaker, so it stayed put. We refer to this one as the Exxon Valdez. Nice mechanics there Ern ... That GTO at the top has a lot of Aussie Ford Falcon about it ... but the BelAir is the pick of the litter for mine!! Rog 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 15, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 15, 2021 Rog, your Ford Falcons down under were some serious performance cars. Here, a Falcon was basically a wimpy 6 cylinder granny mobile. There were a few Falcons that got 260 and some even got 289 V8s with factory 4 barrel carbs and a 4 speed stick shift, and THOSE cars ran like scalded arse cats. Oh, and if the Bel Air can ever get squared away and reliable, you’re welcome to take it for a spin when you show up around these parts, assuming you learn to drive on the correct side of the road, that is. I absolutely refuse to put a modern powertrain in the Bel Air. It’s got it’s original 283 Chevrolet V8 and a Powerglide automatic, which motors it down the road in high style. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 This is really more about the Douglas.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 16, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 16, 2021 To me, in the 50s, this has always been the epitome of high style. 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner. It makes that Bel Air look positively dumpy slide the hardtop back into the trunk and you have the ultimate cool car. I’d lose that goofy Continental spare wheel though, factory option or not, it looks stupid 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: To me, in the 50s, this has always been the epitome of high style. 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner. It makes that Bel Air look positively dumpy slide the hardtop back into the trunk and you have the ultimate cool car. I’d lose that goofy Continental spare wheel though, factory option or not, it looks stupid But it was all about the Douglas! I really don;t care much for older cars. Maybe a 63' corvette split window or maybe a 71 camaro splut bumper. Older cars are just novelties, really. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Yeah, I'm with ya Ernie,...... a key,..... a choke,.....a carb, ..... a cap and rotor,..... a headlight dimmer switch ON the FLOOR,..... a horn ring,..... style and grace............... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 Lifted the front one more inch to level up and take care of the rubbing issues 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Lifted the front one more inch to level up and take care of the rubbing issues Was ist 'fubbing'? Does it have anything to do with this? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 Everything I do, ever since I was born, has to do everything, with that I am controlled by it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Not a hot chick.... but different! From farcebook. Speaking of farcebook... should the time come when I actually have to cover up an emblem.... I'll use this emblem I modified slightly. It'll be ok..... right? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 31, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 31, 2021 Rog, here’s our Bel Air on Friday. I was ready to sell this pile of junk. It made me walk three miles that night. Just up and quit. Then I realized the gas gauge wasn’t working and I ran it dry! Ooooooooops! It runs real well when it has fuel in the tank 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 31, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 31, 2021 By this time next year, I should have turned this: Into this: Man I love a 57 Ford! Especially the Skyliner retractable hardtop. I’ve been working on mine for 8 years, and it’s about time for final paint, then the fun of installing the mechanism and adjusting the top. It’ll be the same colors as the one there copper and light tan. The car has a 245 hp 312 V8, auto trans, And full power everything. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 16 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said: By this time next year, I should have turned this: Into this: Man I love a 57 Ford! Especially the Skyliner retractable hardtop. I’ve been working on mine for 8 years, and it’s about time for final paint, then the fun of installing the mechanism and adjusting the top. It’ll be the same colors as the one there copper and light tan. The car has a 245 hp 312 V8, auto trans, And full power everything. Sheesh! No wonder you're not getting many models done! I admire your patience to complete a project like that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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