Posted on 03/15/2015 9:20:53 AM PDT by artichokegrower
From the mundane to the exotic, these are some of the new cars we were diving in 1965.
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Also, it is hard to back out of parking places when stuck between two SUV’s, you cannot see if anyone is coming or not.
I went into a restoration facility near here recently. There wasn't room to walk between the cars, they were squeezed in so tightly.
Beautiful cars. I talked with the guy about how difficult and expensive it was "nowadays" to get the chrome for them. Used to be they could have it done around the corner.
My Kadet was an automatic which burned out. It got 19 mpg. I noticed extra brackets under the dash so I went to the junkyard and got a GT 4 speed and bell housing and clutch pedal. I had to drill and tap a few holes in the bell housing but it was a Saturday chore to convert it. I also got the fancy wood steering wheel and shift knob. After that it got 33 mpg and I used it several years.
My parents had a ‘65 Chrysler 300. Fast, powerful car.
I miss the design of the old station wagons, with the rear door that opens down and has a window that can be opened and closed.
Well, not only that...if you didn’t want a beautiful showroom classic or resto-rod...
I’m sure you could find the car of your choice in solid condition in a Southern, Midwest or Western state and have it gone through without the heart-stopping expense of a “Chip Foose” rebuild.
Take a modern Silverado chassis...do a computer ripout and mount a 57 Chev pickup on it. Or take any full frame car and graft a modern front suspension subframe to it.
Add a modern engine, complete with EFI and distributorless ignition (not COP) and avoid any other computerized claptrap including TPMS, ABS and PCM automatic transmission.
We like disc brakes, modern tires, modern suspension, rack and pinion, real dual exhaust. (converters are not the worst thing in the world)...I’d also say probably cruise control, A/C and sound systems. Maybe an electric window for the passenger side and cushy seats.
Use an uncomplicated traditional wiring harness and hit the road.
Register it as an antique, or whatever vintage the body happens to be. Leave it rusty if you want.
Plus they all tailgate, I don’t what the deal is with that. Every time I see an SUV coming up behind me I know he’s going to drive 3 inches away from my rear and of course he does.
Except mine was light blue.
The remedy...don't tap the brakes. Rather slow down "just a little bit" then speed up "just a little bit". Rinse Lather Repeat.
Some are coachable, some are brain-dead morons. Either way, it's usually entertaining.
In my corner of the world, it was called the "teeny-bopper vette". LOL!
My dreams too. Although, I’d settle for the that original Shelby Cobra, in cobalt blue, of course.
Post some pictures, if you have any available!
Ed Deming, indeed!
Ohwow. I just shared a “Can you name this car part?” test on Facebook and aced it...A+! Then you share this and I could almost smell the engine compartment after a hot drive!
Thanks!
Just posted it for you.
“Been a MOPAR guy pretty much ever since.”
Me, too. I bought a new 1967 Barracuda, 383 Formula S when I came home from Vietnam. That engine took up too much space under the hood so power steering was not available and it didn’t handle so well, but in a straight line it was damn quick.
I also had a 1961 Lancer with a 225 slant six four bbl. Yes, there was such a thing for anybody who doubts me. Interesting little car and fun. I don’t imagine many were built.
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