Restored boomermobile as a DD?

because parts are hard to come by so when they break down they're down for a while

>>17623588
they may have "new" parts, but if they did the resto right then it's the same engine, and will require wrenching from time to time.

this was built in an era that owning a car meant working on it every so often to keep it going.

DD a 78 f150 i restored, and i like it, but it requires attention.

>>1762359
I dont get that meme. Unless its like an AMC or something, shits easy. Between my 66 dart and now my 53 mainline, i worried about parts. The worst part is waiting 3 days for shipping that cost more than the parts.

For OP, i think its because you can get a 72 month loan for any new car, but most banks wont do a loan for a classic, and if they do, theyll only do like a 36 month one at higher interest.

>>17623588
Old cars were simple but they were also temperamental. Most people had to tinker with their cars weekly

>>17623598
But most have been swapped to have 350s or LS1s and have nothing original except a few body panels.

>>17623628
>>17623612
Been DDing a 79 F150 and I'm starting to learn that old cars are temperamental little shits. Carb must need adjusting because it wants to sputter and die when cold or when I put it in gear.

>>17623588
parroting ITT as usual

if it doesn't have a carburetor then you're good, even if it was carbed it's not hard to learn how to adjust them via jewtube.

>>17623621
Not if you are good mechanic. The secret is: strong parts + not much power (Like over 400HP for a SBC) = will last

Just get the right diff ration too

>>17623922
>400hp for a SBC
How much hp for a BBC?

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I've DD mine for 5 years now with no problems, it is a gas hog though.

>>17624050
Whats the mpg like? Assuming 350/th350 with 3.xx gears?

>>17624067
>8mpg about, when I switch my transmission to a 2004r I think I will get closer to 20 mpg.

>>17624001
550 HP easy - the 454 Stock came with about 400 IRL but 450 on the paper (Tested without manifolds, water pump, alternator)

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>>17624094
> mfw accidental greentext

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>>17623598
No they're not. I'm dropping in a 3.8L V6 from a 1995 Mustang into my 1969 Mustang fastback because parts for these are so dirt cheap in junkyards, and it's reliable enough to make it a daily driver.

>>17623598
Parts are easy to find if you live in the US, anywhere else....good luck.

>>17624233
Canada is good too

If period engine - Valve adjustments. Points ignition.

>>17623870
Yea I put a manual choke on mine to help with that, gotta love the old square bodies though.

>>17623588
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joMK1WZjP7g

That's not a boomer car.

>>17623598
Parts for a mid-late 50s Chevy Bel Air are easy af to get. You can get a catalog with every single part of it new production.

>>17624173
>dropping in a 3.8L V6 into my 1969 Mustang fastback
Gay and fake

>>17624173
>3.8l v6
>1969 mustang fastback
Fuck you. At least get a 5.0.
How much did you pay for the 69 though?

>>17624173

You're back? I thought you got laughed off /o/ for buying that completely wrecked V6 Mustang and thinking you could straighten the totally fucked unibody.