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[Darhling]

This is for Stetson who asked to see more of my car's interior..

 

[Madcap72]

Thats my daily driver back home in Seattle, What I can't believe I don't have pictures of is my 1957 Oldsmobile!

 

[John K Stetson]

This is for Stetson who asked to see more of my car's interior..

Thanks Darhling - quite a nice combination. I don't think I've seen the steering wheel in two-tone before! All that and manual transmission too!

 

[Darhling]

Thanks Darhling - quite a nice combination. I don't think I've seen the steering wheel in two-tone before! All that and manual transmission too!

Oh yes, manual transmission is the best! I prefer that much more than an automatic transmission.

I really like the combination, together with the steelplate in the middle where the radio, heating etc is. Also the inside of the roof is also beige.

 

[Diamondback]

That just confirms it! Have I mentioned there's something downright, in modern vernacular, hot about a gal who's into performance-driving?

Embarrassed that I'm stuck with automatics for my project due to control-computer requirements... OTOH, I'm also trying to design it so that the computer actually enhances performance, tweaking timings and everything else for best effect, along with being a full "autopilot". (Then again, these are conceived as endurance machines, not for quarter-miles--I'm designing purpose-built Cannonballers!)

 

[Madcap72]

Oh I don't know, My Mach1 has an automatic, and still does 0-60 in 5 seconds flat out of tune (4.5 in). Although it is pulling about 7k RPM to hit 150mph (damn 3 speeds). I think Sticks are over rated for the most part. Especially on road cars. But thats just me.

 

[Diamondback]

Madcap, original prescription from five years ago was for a 4L60E/4L80E 4-speed, but now I'm trying to find a CVT (continuously-variable; think Subaru WRX) that'll fit into a Firebird transmission-tunnel and connect to a GM engine.

Speaking of which, I'm also trying to figure out how to build a smallblock to reliably and safely operate at 10-15,000RPM sustained... perhaps ditching the timing gear-chain and using an electric motor tied into the control-computers here also. I know a guy who was hatching an idea about electromagnetically-controlled valves, which would also let the computer adjust duration, doing away with the camshaft/lifters and their engine-load (and rotating weight) entirely... then again, all this might necessitate a model-name change from Firebird to Pontiac "Blackbird".

 

[Sweet Leilani]

Our '52 Willys M38A1 in the Memorial Day parade:

My brother & I bought this jeep over 10 years ago and finally got it restored to the point where it is reliable enough to drive regularly. It's not quite finished, but only really missing some minor details now.

 

[grey ghost]

The 73 Z28................wow ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

my fav, it could catch a wheel in all the gears,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[jamespowers]

Thats my daily driver back home in Seattle, What I can't believe I don't have pictures of is my 1957 Oldsmobile!

I have a 73 in white and black. The only difference is the Mach 1 stripes. Yours looks like the one in the James Bond movie.
Mine looks sort of like this without chin spoiler and I have the original caps, like you do, on mine.

 

[John in Covina]

Yours looks like the one in the James Bond movie.

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A film boo-boo in Diamonds Are Forever is the scene during the big car chase in downtown Vegas. It is where Bond puts the Mustang up on two wheels to go thru the narrow alley-way. When it emerges out of the alley way, the Mustang is up on the other side wheels. That is why there is a strange supposed flipping of sides shown from the interior that actually can't be done.:eusa_doh:

 

[jamespowers]

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A film boo-boo in Diamonds Are Forever is the scene during the big car chase in downtown Vegas. It is where Bond puts the Mustang up on two wheels to go thru the narrow alley-way. When it emerges out of the alley way, the Mustang is up on the other side wheels. That is why there is a strange supposed flipping of sides shown from the interior that actually can't be done.:eusa_doh:

Yep, that's the movie I was thinking of. I dunno about the two wheels thing. Sometimes if you have the 351 or larger engine, pressing hard on the pedal can make you feel like you went from one set of wheels to the other.
My car, as mentioned in the @%^*) thread is in the shop. The front end is a mess after going into a trailer hitch. Only about $7,000 worth of damage!:eusa_doh: Fortunately the insurance company will make old Double Eagle as good as or better than new. A little arm twisting helps. "Let's see, I have that insured with your company for $17,000. Either fix it right or give me the 17 grand." That tends to work with the bean counters.

 

[GWD]

1959 Nash Metropolitan

I just picked this car up for a buddy of mine, he bought it for is wife for their 20th wedding anniversary. I don't think I would want one, but it sure gets alot of looks.

Three on the tree and 0-60 in 30 seconds flat! Top speed 68!

 

[anon`]

Three on the tree and 0-60 in 30 seconds flat! Top speed 68!

That reminds me of the stories my dad has of the CJ-5 he owned when he & Mum got married. Top speed: 58 mph, with a tailwind. Downhill!

 

[rmrdaddy]

Cool Lil Nash!!!

 

[David Conwill]

Not a Nash.

Nash and Hudson ceased to exist after '57. In '59 it's just a Metropolitan. An AMC Metropolitan, I guess (though AMC badged all its cars besides the Metro as "Ramblers" until the middle sixties).

Cool little car. I used to think they were girlie, but in black and white I like it pretty well. It would be a good candidate for a modern aluminum V6 and a 5-speed transmission. Fifties styling and 21st Century performance.

I'm guessing since they used the same engine as Austins and Morrises, that any swap you could do into an MGB would be fair game into a Metro (i.e. GM 2.8/3.1L V6; Buick/Rover 215 V8).

-Dave

 

[MrNewportCustom]

That reminds me of the stories my dad has of the CJ-5 he owned when he & Mum got married. Top speed: 58 mph, with a tailwind. Downhill!

Don't forget the Good Karma! lol


Lee

 

[MrNewportCustom]

I just picked this car up for a buddy of mine, he bought it for is wife for their 20th wedding anniversary. I don't think I would want one, but it sure gets alot of looks.

Three on the tree and 0-60 in 30 seconds flat! Top speed 68!

SWEEEEET!


Lee

 

[Talbot]

Great cars here guys.

Mine, just a low mileage survivor I converted to RHD.

Chalky paint, pitted chrome and engine fumes - it doesn't get much better I reckon

 

[Murph351]

Mine, just a low mileage survivor I converted to RHD.

Chalky paint, pitted chrome and engine fumes - it doesn't get much better I reckon

How come you let the passenger drive?