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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 06-28-2024, 06:07 PM
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Posted By cook_dw
Thought I would add a few photos. Some old some...

Thought I would add a few photos. Some old some not so much but they were not digital when taken. First couple of photos of my father's first car which it ran into an overpass when he fell asleep...
Forum: Preservation forum 06-27-2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 92,414
Posted By cook_dw
These photos are of the initial teardown. As you...

These photos are of the initial teardown. As you can see the 40 plus year old gear oil had failed. Current plan is to reuse the carrier which I believe might be the original to the car (can not...
Forum: Preservation forum 06-27-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 92,414
Posted By cook_dw
As you can see from the previous photos the...

As you can see from the previous photos the condition of the original leaf springs & perches. An additional spring was added at some point and since I am trying to get it back how it was I left the...
Forum: Olds 06-27-2024, 02:26 PM
Replies: 3,307
Views: 3,693,304
Posted By cook_dw
Great photos and congrats on the maiden voyage...

Great photos and congrats on the maiden voyage and return. Now get that thing in the 13's!!
Forum: Preservation forum 06-27-2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 92,414
Posted By cook_dw
Honestly, I have not tried Boshield as I had...

Honestly, I have not tried Boshield as I had plenty of the Veto from other projects. I still have a gallon can of Veto that I am using currently as all my aerosol's are used up. I will say I have...
Forum: Preservation forum 06-27-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 92,414
Posted By cook_dw
Photos 850 - 851 - Removed the bumper stop and...

Photos 850 - 851 - Removed the bumper stop and shock body mount and bolts. Before cleaning. Note one bolt failed to have its washer installed from the factory on the passenger side. All other...
Forum: Preservation forum 06-27-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 92,414
Posted By cook_dw
Photos 818 - 820 - Removal of the forward exhaust...

Photos 818 - 820 - Removal of the forward exhaust hangers. Note the bolts are zinc/cad for the nut inserts and phosphate on the coarse thread bolts.


Photos 821 - 822 - Floor area where the...
Forum: Preservation forum 06-27-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 92,414
Posted By cook_dw
https://media4.giphy.com/media/d7BlIsX88eQSDE2m1d/...

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I am not sure what the hell they...
Forum: Preservation forum 06-26-2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 92,414
Posted By cook_dw
Thanks Bill. Any time Jim, glad they were...

Thanks Bill.


Any time Jim, glad they were useful. I will eventually add them to the threads but it'll be a little while.


Photos 791 - 797 - After pressure washing


Photos 798 - 802 -...
Forum: Preservation forum 06-26-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 92,414
Posted By cook_dw
Next I jacked up the rear and got to work with...

Next I jacked up the rear and got to work with the pressure washer knocking off all the old dirt and grime to see how bad the rear tub was.


Photos 782 - 790 - Rear tub before
Forum: Preservation forum 06-26-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 92,414
Posted By cook_dw
Preservation of a 68 Camaro Part 2

Since the old thread was closed during my departure I figured I would start a new thread. If Shauger or anyone else wants to combine them later then please feel free.

Preservation of a 68 Camaro...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 05-25-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 35,950
Posted By cook_dw
I wasn't aware Jenkins car was sold through a...

I wasn't aware Jenkins car was sold through a dealer to Jenkins. Good to know and thank you for the information.


Not to derail this thread but are there any more early photos like the ones I...
Forum: Comments, Suggestions, Problems 05-24-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,146
Posted By cook_dw
Just a heads up if you have an email in a wanted...

Just a heads up if you have an email in a wanted thread then expect to get emails too with scams saying they have what you need. They will even send a photo. Luckily it didn't pass the smell test...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 05-23-2023, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,369
Posted By cook_dw
1968 Chevy Fastback Impala - $90,500 (san jose east)

I normally do not care for these builds but I can see this one as a cool car to roll around in. Not for that price but it looks like a nice build.


'68 Impala Link...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 05-23-2023, 03:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 915
Posted By cook_dw
1969 Ford Mustang GT350H Hertz Rent-a-Racer stk#10334 - $109,950 (New Braunfels)

Same seller as the '75 T/A. At least the photos are better.



'69 GT350H Link (https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/d/new-braunfels-1969-ford-mustang-gt350h/7622625777.html)
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 05-23-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 832
Posted By cook_dw
1968 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE WITH OR WITHOUT HARDTOP - $35,950 (Grain Valley,

Looks like it could be a neat cruiser with a little parts swapping. Put some redlines or with some vintage B&L slots along with those side pipes would be a clean mild day 2 car. No clue on the...
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 05-23-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 892
Posted By cook_dw
1971 Dodge Challenger RT - $44,000 (Brandon)

'71 Challenger RT Link (https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/brandon-1971-dodge-challenger-rt/7623142888.html)
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 05-23-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,172
Posted By cook_dw
A Gorgeous 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 - $52,500 (Hudson)

'68 Chevelle Link (https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/ctd/d/hudson-gorgeous-1968-chevrolet-chevelle/7623599261.html)
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 05-23-2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,090
Posted By cook_dw
Rare 1958 Packard 58L Sedan - $15,000 (Shalimar)

Its so ugly its kinda cool.



'58 Packard 58L Sedan Link (https://okaloosa.craigslist.org/cto/d/shalimar-rare-1958-packard-58l-sedan/7623700313.html)
Forum: Ebay & other seen ads section 05-23-2023, 02:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 931
Posted By cook_dw
1974 Torino Starsky and Hutch - $45,000 (Monroe Nc)

'74 Torino Starsky & Hutch Link (https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/lancaster-1974-torino-starsky-and-hutch/7624029257.html)
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-22-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 35,799
Posted By cook_dw
I used to do the same thing when I was a teenager...

I used to do the same thing when I was a teenager and I took my buddies out in my dad's black SS/RS L78 (L34 originally) car. It would just destroy a set of cheap ole 15" radials of the early 90's. ...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-21-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 35,799
Posted By cook_dw
I would hope I wouldn’t have made that statement...

I would hope I wouldn’t have made that statement and then sold later on. The green car will be sold for whatever the market value is when I’m gone. Wife gets the funds and she can do with it what...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-21-2023, 04:22 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 35,799
Posted By cook_dw
“He also vows to keep the car in the family and...

“He also vows to keep the car in the family and someday pass it on to his own son.“


So much for passing down to his own son.
Forum: Supercars/Musclecars-Wanted 05-20-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,295
Posted By cook_dw
I always liked those cars. My dad bought a new...

I always liked those cars. My dad bought a new 86 SS maroon, maroon car for my mom bitd. Went ahead and ordered a crate 350 at the same time but never installed it. Ultimately traded it in 91 for...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 05-20-2023, 02:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,794
Posted By cook_dw
Real tag & car. Vin has also never been off.

Real tag & car. Vin has also never been off.
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