Those were the days
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Those were the days
One of the finest, if not THE finest, US-engineered cars ever:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...spagenameZWDVW
Compared to our Accords, this simple machine would be a dream for a DIYr. Carbureted, straight six engine, rwd, easy accessibility to anything under dash or under the hood. The less weight-challanged among us might even be able to crawl under the car for a look-see without jacking it.
Change the timing chain on this guy in a fraction of the time for the belts on our Accords.
If it's not too rusted, replace entire exhaust system in just a short period of time.
Rubber floor for easy cleaning.
Bumber-car-like bumpers. No problem with minor collisions with this beauty - at low speeds, just bounce right off that other bumper or concrete whatever.
Terrible acceleration, or acres of interior room. Make a choice.
Easy to work on drum brakes.
Gas mileage is probably horrific for a vehicle that weighs in at over 7K lbs, fully loaded, but a nice light foot would keep at least SOME money in the bank. Car pooling in this comfortable beauty would take even more sting off the owner's gas bill.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other...spagenameZWDVW
Compared to our Accords, this simple machine would be a dream for a DIYr. Carbureted, straight six engine, rwd, easy accessibility to anything under dash or under the hood. The less weight-challanged among us might even be able to crawl under the car for a look-see without jacking it.
Change the timing chain on this guy in a fraction of the time for the belts on our Accords.
If it's not too rusted, replace entire exhaust system in just a short period of time.
Rubber floor for easy cleaning.
Bumber-car-like bumpers. No problem with minor collisions with this beauty - at low speeds, just bounce right off that other bumper or concrete whatever.
Terrible acceleration, or acres of interior room. Make a choice.
Easy to work on drum brakes.
Gas mileage is probably horrific for a vehicle that weighs in at over 7K lbs, fully loaded, but a nice light foot would keep at least SOME money in the bank. Car pooling in this comfortable beauty would take even more sting off the owner's gas bill.
