MOPAR fans you are going to love this article.
I use to own a 1970 Dodge Dart with a 318 between the fenders. I did a lot of body work to the life long New York State car, but nothing to the engine. There’s one I should have kept, right along with the ’66 Impala, ’70 Chevelle and a couple others!!!
Some great upgrade in this one.
Common Upgrades For An LA318 In A 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger | Street Legal TV.
Thanks for reading
Tim
So after a little follow-up I found that the car was a promotion created by Ford and Autocraft. See below.
Lot 446.1 – 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
Sale Price: $24,750
TMN Rating: 9
TMN On-Site Review: Other than a few body panel mis-aligns, presents nicely.
Seller Description: An extremely rare and most unusual Mustang, a “Rumble-Seat.” This particular package was a joint effort by Ford and Autocraft of Dearborn, Mich. The option was not shown on the Build Sheet or Ford Window Sticker because the conversion was done after assembly. It was a blossom-time sales promotion offered only during April 1969 to certain Michigan Ford Dealers. Documented by two different magazine articles it is still uncertain exactly how many were done. This Mustang is believed to be the only one in Meadowlark Yellow. This Mustang was built April 16, 1969 and delivered to Jack Dykstra Ford in Lansing, MI. It is a V8, automatic, power top, factory tachometer, power top, Rumble Seat. It has only 56,000 Miles.
via 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Mustangs on the block: Wednesday 1/16.
Great little video clip.
Enjoy.
Tim
Wow. January 2013 is almost over. Here is what was happening this week in auto history.
Jan 27 1974- “I CAN’T DRIVE 55” But didn’t stop then President Richard Nixon speed limit reduced to 55.
1/29 – Karl Benz patented 1st car with Gas engine 1886
1/30 – Rambler debuted 1958
1/31 – Pontiac first 2 door Safari wagon – 1955
I love two wagon!!!!
1/31 – Studebaker – Packard Clipper debuts 1957
I did a post a while back on the ill fated merger that resulted in the PackardBaker.
http://wp.me/p2YxYx-1iX
Thanks for reading.
Tim
Well once again I attempted to do some “nearly live” postings from the “big show” but my recent move to my own a new domain had some glitches and well my Android phones battery didn’t hold up.
But there were a lot cars and a ton of other sites and activity.
One of which was driving the 2013 5.0 Mustang with 412 hp!!!
So grab the RSS feed or sign up for emails because for the next few blog entries I’m going to ‘expound’ on some of my highlights.
Enjoy.
Tim
In the staging area.
More coming up!!!
Tim
Mobile Upload Test. This just a test. Do not adjust your browser!!
Oh…yes…get ready for some posts.
Thanks for reading.
TIM
With Barrett Jackson Auction just a few days way. Take a look at Craig Jackson’s Garage in Paradise Valley, AZ
Very cool
Tim
I happen to live where the weather is nice nearly year round. You could almost always work on your car. But even here in Southern Arizona, we get a cold spells….HEY…36 degree (morning temperature) is cold!!!!
Ok…enough whining. There are many of you that live a bit North of here and driveing much less working on your project car is more like Man vs. Wild in the Antarctic – I know I’ve lived in Nebraska and up-state (way up) New York.
So one cool way to spend the winter it collecting model cars (actually you can do that any time). I wrote a piece about 3 years ago (Yikes I’ve been writing this blog for that long!!!) about collecting model cars. Here a link: When You Just have to have that Classic/Muscle Car?…Think Small!!!! http://wp.me/p2YxYx-1rV
As you can see (compared to 3 years ago) my collection has grown a bit.
The Mustangs
The Vettes
Few others
More of the collection.
These are only a few that I have room to display. Of course these were all purchased and unless you are big in to dusting, this isn’t really going to help those winter months speed by.
But building your own can be rewarding. Here are a couple I have on deck for building.
This is a 1963 model kit of a Stutz Bearcat and a Model T
The Stutz model pieces are not there, but yes I’m gong to but the Model T together.
After that I have this one coming up:
1930 Packard. This is a 1960’s model – the original box is long gone
What am I working on now?
How about an Edsel? Yup love those cars.
Here’s the body in the first stage of painting:
Edsel in paint
This is an experiment. It’s the first model car I’ve painted by spraying on the paint. This is the first coat and it will be sanded and re-sprayed. I want this two toned with the rear quarter panel inserts will be black or white. So I experimented with some liquid masking that my wife uses when she is doing her rendering.
Art Masking Liquid
This actually worked very well. After it’s applied it rubberizes and protects the area from paint spray. It comes right off when you are done. I used a pencil eraser (exactly what my wife uses on her hand rendered drawings and I used a tooth pick to get around the lettering.
So spend you winter building a classic, or a hot rod, or a muscle car!
Thanks for reading.
Tim
Old Gas Stations pics from http://hipspics.freewebspace.com/gas/gas.html
Send to me by Florida Joe!!! Thanks Joe.
Thanks for Reading.
Tim
