New guy that loves Biscaynes

Pat_Dilling · #1 03-21-2015, 07:14 PM

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** · #2 03-21-2015, 07:36 PM

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

68l30 · #3 03-21-2015, 07:45 PM

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

Reminds me of "Two Tons of Fun" ...

Welcome!

BIG

**Zman1969** · #4 04-02-2015, 02:33 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 68l30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Love it.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Reminds me of "Two Tons of Fun" ...

Welcome!

BIG </div></div>

I had a 70 429 SCJ Torino and I always wanted that on a custom license plate
Welcome Pat!
how does this car run compared to your original?

**earntaz** · #5 03-21-2015, 09:45 PM

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

John · #6 03-21-2015, 10:44 PM

... 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>>/

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**PeteLeathersac** · #7 03-21-2015, 11:40 PM

Welcome aboard Pat!
Love your Biscayne too and have been enjoying your thread over @ the 2-Door Post site.
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
~ Pete

**Xplantdad** · #8 03-22-2015, 03:36 AM

Beautiful Car...glad to have you here!

Pat_Dilling · #9 03-22-2015, 04:15 AM

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 "Two Tons of Fun." 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** · #10 03-22-2015, 05:46 AM

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