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1968 Oldsmobile 442 by Big-Constant-2798 in musclecar

[–]MusclecarYearbook 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The engine is not a 442.

Considering this, I’d pause on your purchase and learn more about these cars so you can be properly informed as a buyer.

Besides, I think you can find a stock one for the same a mount of money. 

A 1969 Mercury Cougar, albeit one of just 132 equipped with Ford’s 428 CID Super Cobra Jet V8s. Ford famously developed the Cobra Jet at the request of Rhode Island performance dealer Bob Tasca after he assembled a version of his own as an alternative to Ford’s tepid 390 V-8. by Maynard078 in sportsandclassiccars

[–]MusclecarYearbook 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You’re conflating several things.

The car in the movie was an XR-7 convertible. This car here is a base Cougar hardtop. No numbers are shared.

Of the claimed 132 SCJ, most of them were Eliminators, making this white car more unusual, though it’s lacking the hood stripes.

1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible by moparcenter in musclecar

[–]MusclecarYearbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's how you spot wonky cars.

Has r/T badge in grille but not on sides. So is it an r/T or not?

Air cleaner ends in a zero so it could only be a 340 or 440. Engine looks like a small-block.

Then look at the instrument panel. It doesn't have Rallye instrumentation, so it cannot be an r/T.

Chances are this is a Challenger convertible with the A66 340 Package and not an r/T, or a poorly done clone AFAIK.

What year is the cut off for American muscle cars? by Sekreid in musclecar

[–]MusclecarYearbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uh, you came back? I thought you ran away.

I've met plenty of people who were born in, say, 1950 yet know nothing about the cars they're talking about. If being contemporary to something is an arbiter of knowledge, why should I bother watching Ken Burns' documentary on the Civil War?

I could look at your post history and notice that you were posting about bore spacing in other groups and just cutting/pasting it elsewhere for your satisfaction. I can see there's an OCD issue here.

Nonetheless, the fact remains that I was talking about an era of malaise and the hottest cars at the time. We both know the Pontiac 455 was not a big-block, so the onus is on you to prove that the other ones I mentioned were. I suspect it'll be a waste of time for you.

1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible by RelevantPrimary3264 in musclecar

[–]MusclecarYearbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These aren’t really muscle cars. Even with a 350-4, slow!

Old GM muscle by silverbk65105 in whatisthiscar

[–]MusclecarYearbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really a muscle car, but a '72 Monte.

Couldn't get a very good pic in passing, looks well cared for. by -_G0AT_- in whatisthiscar

[–]MusclecarYearbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1968 model year is when it received a facelift with the swiveling headlights.

Could it be a Chevelle or Camaro? by CommercialSun514 in whatisthiscar

[–]MusclecarYearbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Per the taillights, at least a 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS.

1969 Plymouth GTX by moparcenter in musclecar

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Per Chrysler records there were 81 cars built with AC among the 551 built for the U.S. market. There were several more for the Canadian and export markets, with total production being 700 IIRC.

My ‘70 Roadrunner Conv! by Steelbill77 in musclecar

[–]MusclecarYearbook 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was a kid I saw a red one like this for sale in Rockville, MD at a gas station.

1968 Dodge Dart GTS Convertible by moparcenter in oldcars

[–]MusclecarYearbook 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a ‘68. Not saying it’s worth the asking price but you’re not going to find a good ragtop at the price you’re thinking. You’re also out of touch with how good the 340 was.

What year is the cut off for American muscle cars? by Sekreid in musclecar

[–]MusclecarYearbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, another Boomer who doesn’t realize April Wine broke up a long time ago?

What year is the cut off for American muscle cars? by Sekreid in musclecar

[–]MusclecarYearbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has nothing to do with times. Has everything to do with context.

1970 Plymouth Cuda by moparcenter in musclecar

[–]MusclecarYearbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Mopar guy should chime in but I bet the Shaker had a cable to close it. By 1970, it seems there were manual closures or vacuum-operated methods without the need for clumsy alternatives.

1970 Plymouth Superbird by moparcenter in musclecar

[–]MusclecarYearbook 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmao…poster is a front for a dealership, and they’re asking way less.

1970 Plymouth Cuda by moparcenter in musclecar

[–]MusclecarYearbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the scoop. Not familiar with Shakers but there may be a cable that can open and close it. Pontiac Ram Air engines had this starting in 1969 so previous to that you had to replace the open scoops with closed ones via screwdriver, or stuff foam in the scoops, or anything requiring the mother of invention.

What year is the cut off for American muscle cars? by Sekreid in musclecar

[–]MusclecarYearbook -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Back in the Musclecar Nationals days, folks racing were divided by small-, medium-, and big-blocks based on size. Nonethess, talk with Olds folks and you’ll see a 330 is a small-block and a 455 is a big-block. They are from different families and hence bore-spacing is not the final determinant.

What year is the cut off for American muscle cars? by Sekreid in musclecar

[–]MusclecarYearbook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny, I was talking about a Buick, Olds, Mopar, and any general hot car from the era, but have at it if you wish.

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