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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
YouTube.com ^ | Oct 25, 2018 | Smoky Mountain Traders

Posted on 04/29/2019 2:42:37 PM PDT by ETL

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To: zeestephen

“That car had the biggest steering wheel of any car I have ever driven.”

Trust me, you need that big wheel. The hot rodder I bought my 57 Bel Air from had a tiny after market wheel that made it impossible to drive.


61 posted on 04/29/2019 3:48:32 PM PDT by DaxtonBrown
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To: DaxtonBrown

I used to tune small block Chevy’s with a vacuum gauge. At idle advance until max vacuum is reached and back off 2 inches. Works even on worn engine. 34 degrees? Hummmm.


62 posted on 04/29/2019 3:50:40 PM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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To: ETL
How sad it is to see that color chart, when you look at what people are driving now. Black, white, silver, and variations on those three. That's 95% of the cars on the road today.

How absolutely boring.

But look what VW's doing with their Golf R model, if you're willing to pay more and wait...


63 posted on 04/29/2019 3:52:33 PM PDT by Fresh Wind (Trump: "America will never be a socialist country!")
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To: DaxtonBrown

YUp. Non power-steering cars need the leverage of a huge wheel. Never turn the wheel unless you rolling( unless you’re up against the curb)


64 posted on 04/29/2019 3:53:25 PM PDT by Vaquero (Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: mad_as_he$$

Like I said, I tune by ear.


65 posted on 04/29/2019 3:53:27 PM PDT by DaxtonBrown
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To: DaxtonBrown

I adjust carbs by ear! No need anymore sold my last carb’ed vehicle and never looked back.

How are you doing?


66 posted on 04/29/2019 3:54:53 PM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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To: Vaquero

Dust pearl rag top.
thin whites, spinner hubcaps, dagmar’s, large steering wheel
Yeper, I have great memories!


67 posted on 04/29/2019 4:01:42 PM PDT by aumrl (let's keep it real Conservatives)
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68 posted on 04/29/2019 4:03:24 PM PDT by ETL (REAL Russia collusion! Fake Dossier, Uranium-1 Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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69 posted on 04/29/2019 4:06:02 PM PDT by ETL (REAL Russia collusion! Fake Dossier, Uranium-1 Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: Vaquero

Mine was a cream yellow body with a white soft top. It was an eye candy magnet, bar none!


70 posted on 04/29/2019 4:06:05 PM PDT by OregonRancher (Some days, it's not even worth chewing through the restraints)
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71 posted on 04/29/2019 4:07:54 PM PDT by ETL (REAL Russia collusion! Fake Dossier, Uranium-1 Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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72 posted on 04/29/2019 4:08:27 PM PDT by ETL (REAL Russia collusion! Fake Dossier, Uranium-1 Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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73 posted on 04/29/2019 4:09:13 PM PDT by ETL (REAL Russia collusion! Fake Dossier, Uranium-1 Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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74 posted on 04/29/2019 4:13:53 PM PDT by ETL (REAL Russia collusion! Fake Dossier, Uranium-1 Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: ETL

Great chassis.....


75 posted on 04/29/2019 4:15:12 PM PDT by Intolerant in NJ
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76 posted on 04/29/2019 4:15:25 PM PDT by ETL (REAL Russia collusion! Fake Dossier, Uranium-1 Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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77 posted on 04/29/2019 4:18:10 PM PDT by ETL (REAL Russia collusion! Fake Dossier, Uranium-1 Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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My high school pal's dad had one just like this, but it was silver.

One of the best looking cars made in the 50s.

78 posted on 04/29/2019 4:23:27 PM PDT by USS Alaska (Nuke all mooselimb terrorists, today.)
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I would love to know the stories behind the designs of these classic cars. Who the various designers were and how it all came about. Would make a great TV documentary series.


79 posted on 04/29/2019 4:42:30 PM PDT by ETL (REAL Russia collusion! Fake Dossier, Uranium-1 Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: freedumb2003

Yeah but she looked hot on the stand. ....


80 posted on 04/29/2019 4:45:22 PM PDT by redshawk (0pansy is a Liar and Hates.........he just hates!)
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