New guy that loves Biscaynes

[Pat_Dilling]

I got my first 68 Biscayne in 1971. I was stationed at Offut AFB in Nebraska and found a real deal L72 427/425hp. 4 speed, 12 bolt 4.10 positraction 68 Biscayne. It was for sale at a local gas station for $1500 and I had just received a re-enlistment bonus. I had the car for two years and terrorized the streets of Omaha with it until circumstances caused me to sell it.



I have regretted selling that car more than any other I have owned. So, when opportunity came a long to relive those memories I had to jump.



This car is a clone or tribute to my original L72 car. It is close to the same color, original was Tripoli Turquoise, this one is Grotto Blue. It has a 454 .030 over with oval port heads, solid lifter CompCams 561 lift, 282 duration cam, Edelbrock Performer 2.0 intake and Holley 750 cfm vacuum secondary carb. It has a Muncie M21 and 12 bolt with 3.73 gears. It is an original V8 car and the date code on the 12 bolt indicates it could be original. I know almost nothing of the cars history. I bought it from a dealer in MN who bought it from an estate. He stated it came from Ohio and previous to that possibly Georgia. It has been a drag car, there are tow tabs welded to the frame. I am in the process of bringing it back to Day 2 shape, I have already changed the exhaust to a Pypes Street Pro system and will be removing the fuel cell in the trunk and installing a stock type gas tank soon. I look forward to participating here and gaining knowledge from all the resident expertise.

Pat

[427TJ]

Very cool Biscayne! My '67 RS/SS396 is my time machine. I hop in and am 16 again. Sort of.

[68l30]

Love it.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Reminds me of &quot;Two Tons of Fun&quot; ...

Welcome!

BIG

[earntaz]

You go Pat -- remember ... the difference between men and little boys it the cost and size of their toys!! TAZ

[John]

... Pat ....welcome to the site.... we all love those cars [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

.... you will probably like this thread....

1966 Biscayne resto project

Your car looks awesome [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img]

[PeteLeathersac]

Welcome aboard Pat!
Love your Biscayne too and have been enjoying your thread over @ the 2-Door Post site.
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~ Pete

[Xplantdad]

Beautiful Car...glad to have you here!

[Pat_Dilling]

Thanks guys, yes I have been active on the 2doorpost sight as well. Nice to have multiple places to hang out and talk about our old muscle cars.

Was thinking about the &quot;Two Tons of Fun.&quot; Do you realize the new high performance Challengers and Camaros outweigh my Biscayne by over 400 pounds? OF course I do not have all the fancy whizbang stuff they have, or the creature comforts.

[Tenney]

Sharp car (cool 'ol pic, too!)!

[earntaz]

OF course I do not have all the fancy whizbang stuff they have, or the creature comforts.

Who cares?!? Those cars are like a persons south end -- everyone has one. BUT NOT many Biscaynes as nice as yours out there!! TAZ