Crazy stuff on Craig's List, eBay etc!!!

[Skip]

l may have a line on a 58 metro

about in the same shape as this one, if interested let me know


http://classiccardb.com/amc/191123-...evroletfordgasserrat-rod1959195519561957.html


Later

Thanks, skull. Appreciate the offer. But Metros never did it for me. I had to drive on for a yard car in a wrecking yard I worked in in the early 70s. No way to make more room inside.

 

[dutch]

I worked a lot on mini`s and that looks an awefull lot like a Mini engine... [S never knew that... whats the size of the metro engines?

 

[Skip]

I worked a lot on mini`s and that looks an awefull lot like a Mini engine... [S never knew that... whats the size of the metro engines?

Its a relatively rare option. 351 4V Clevland. It has Boss valve covers on it, which really gave me a warm feeling when I got it. I haven't decided its fate yet. It was sitting out under a juniper tree in California for a long time, so it will need everything more than likely.

 

[Torchie]

I worked a lot on mini`s and that looks an awefull lot like a Mini engine... [S never knew that... whats the size of the metro engines?

As I recall they are the same as a MG or spitfire engine Dutch. Austin.
The first American designed car to be built entirely in Europe. Hence the use of many parts you may recognise.
Torchie

 

[dutch]

ah ok... so that would be a 1500cc or something then. I didnt know that was an american design. Same happened with the 3.5 liter Rover v8 engine...
thanks.

 

[dutch]

Its a relatively rare option. 351 4V Clevland. It has Boss valve covers on it, which really gave me a warm feeling when I got it. I haven't decided its fate yet. It was sitting out under a juniper tree in California for a long time, so it will need everything more than likely.

I meant the one in the link Skip. I would think a metro with a 351 will smoke em... [cl

 

[Torchie]

ah ok... so that would be a 1500cc or something then. I didnt know that was an american design. Same happened with the 3.5 liter Rover v8 engine...
thanks.

Yep, Dutch. When GM decided to stop producing the 215 Aluminum Block V-8 they sold the castings to British-Leyland.
They used that engine for many more years. As an aside. My brother and I put one of the 215 V-8's in his 72 Vega 2 door wagon. It was a screaming Banshee.
Torchie

 

[05snopro440]

If anyone is looking for a 1958 Impala convertible, I found one for you. You can buy it now for only $6,800 USD!

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1958-Chevro...044323?hash=item2acc968a63:g:ZsQAAOSwBG1cy5wZ

Prefer a hardtop? That's ok! I found one of those too! Currently just over $14,000 USD but hasn't met reserve. Has a 348 but needs fenders, quarters, rockers, trunk floor, etc... With black exterior and that interior colour combo it would have been a stunner when new!

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1958-Chevrolet-Impala/323806244305?hash=item4b645b2dd1:g:1aIAAOSwEIpc2fp3

I'm really out of touch on 1958 Impala values, but $6,800 for a title and firewall/cowl seems a little bit excessive.

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

Back to the 70's

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-car...ak/1431379941?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

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[05snopro440]

Back to the 70's

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-car...ak/1431379941?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

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I almost like that Nova because it's so bizarre but actually looks well done. Thanks for sharing Doc!

 

[Bamamav]

That poor Camaro. That poor Nova. [S[S[S

Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should....

 

[Torchie]

I almost like that Nova because it's so bizarre but actually looks well done. Thanks for sharing Doc!

Almost looks like some one took a Nova and grafted on a Ford fast back roof. [ddd
Torchie

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should....

On of my favorite lines... "It took a lot of hard work to make it look that bad."

I almost like that Nova because it's so bizarre but actually looks well done.

I'm strangely attracted as well. It would look good as a Top Sportsman/ProMod/ Outlaw/Jungle Jim inspired race car. [ddd

I shot this chopped Chevelle a couple years ago... aside from the giant, bulbous hood scoop, I like it!

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[Bamamav]

Almost looks like some one took a Nova and grafted on a Ford fast back roof. [ddd
Torchie

You know, That's what I thought, too. Looks like a 70-71 Torino with a Nova front end....

 

[smallfoot]

Silly me! I'd rather have the truck behind the Nova...

 

[05snopro440]

I think that's why I like it Doc, it reminds me of a nostalgia funny car that has run around here for the last 10-15 years.

 

[animal]

Almost looks like some one took a Nova and grafted on a Ford fast back roof. [ddd
Torchie

That was what I thought when I first saw the side view. It's definitely different...I kinda like it.

 

[bob w]

To me, the Nova has a bit of a new Camaro look from the beltline up.

 

[Torchie]

Silly me! I'd rather have the truck behind the Nova...

Indeed smallfoot.
And the old gas station.[cl
Torchie

 

[Burgerman]

Find myself looking at the Nova again. Kinda seeing a hint of AMC from that photo with the trailer in it. [S. Agree with the Ford fast back thought too.
Wonder if this started with a few cold beers and some damages cars.