Finally got this running, new posi rear, new front end with disk brakes, new muncie four speed, new seat and carpet, new wheels and tires, got the stock hood louvered but don't have it on yet, new motor, real straight, NO RUST, California car all it's life. My winter driver. 62 Nova
Hey you guys, and ?, it really rained here last winter. Got down to maybe ? 55 even. I hated to get the Skylark out in that. What with global warming, who knows what to expect this winter. Dean
IT was -25 the weekend I went away (Valentines day) about an hour and a half north of me. Yeah, the Skylark wouldn't have liked that. Nice winter "Beater". I'm a giant fan of red accented primer.
Eric--"I'm a giant fan of red accented primer." I thought it would be painted by now, but it looks like it will be a few months, I spent more than I thought it would take just to get this far. That's different isn't it? Dean
BeyGon: How bad can winter be in Southern California? Bring that baby over here and we'll test it out. We get an AVERAGE of 250 inches of snow a season. We'll check out your winter driving skills! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Seriously, it's a great car. A freind of mine has a 2-door and it's really fun to drive. -Paul
Dean, Personally, I'd just put a seal coat over it and leave it flat :TU: Its just a beater, right? :laugh: Projects NEVER go over their expected budget!
3.8 Turbo Intercooled That car SCREAMS 86/87 GN drivetrain :laugh: :TU: nice car! gotta love those wagons :TU:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------GkMoz "That car SCREAMS 86/87 GN drivetrain" It was close, a guy at work got the motor, trans, everything, out of a 87 GN, 60 k miles. He was going to stick it in a 83 ElCamino and has lost interest. I could still do it but have to do something for my wife first. Don't know what it will be but something real good. Dean
and now the answer to the question nobody asked, the small block chevy motor with the 350 Holley, 250 +- inches with an Isky cam
Those 250 I-6 's have some serious torque. I had a '68 Chevy short box with one and it would smoke the tires without even trying. And it was bone stock. I think it had 410 ft/lbs stock or around that. An LS-1 and 6 speed would go nicely in that engine bay also.... Brian
A turbo would look awful nice hanging off the side of that 6. Louvers look awesome, by the way. Wouldnt be able to get away with that up here - too much rain.
