Bought a '61 Nomad

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  1. Smokinbill

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    Thanks guys, That's the wife driving her new wagon, The wagon has just over 100k miles and yes, well taken care of by original owner. The '40 chevy is my cruiser.
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  2. Silvertwinkiehobo

    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    That is a very nice prewar coupe. The engine install is clean, and the, I'm guessing Torq-Thrust D's, are a cool retro touch. What specific drivetrain is in it?
     
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    The coupe was built I the mid 70's, It had a donor car (1970 Nova) the motor is a 307/2bbl, w/350 trans and a 10 bolt rear axle, Corvair bolt in front suspension, Power brakes and tilt wheel. I bought it from a close friend. It was his fathers car. They had owned it since the early '80s.
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    I'd slobber on the fenders of that coupe. Lots of memories in a '46 Chevy coupe with back seat.
    In Florida, Illinois, and neighboring states it's illegal to have a garage that clean and white!
     
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    That's our shop, we install paint protection on brand new high end cars, Its the new bra, No more big black material stretched across the front of cars, Now its invisible clear self healing film that protects against rock chips and debris. Here is a shot of our old 210 wagon in the operating room. The wagon we did a complete Vinyl color wrap over the original patina paint, The blue and the white color is removable and the original paint is undisturbed under the shiny wrap.
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Is that wrap still holding up well in the sun and salt air?
    Someone needs to park a Harley Panhead in the shop overnite!
     
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    Yep, The wrap is designed for cars and boats, with a 5 year warrantee. You bringing the Panhead to the shop for storage? Here is the wifes RoadKing[​IMG]
     
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    That's some neat stuff!!!
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Yea neat. I'd have trouble figuring out what to ride everyday and be late for work.
    Oh.. I don't work so I have plenty of time to choose.:biglaugh:
    But I'd probably just fish in the lake.
     
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    I learned something. I thought only the mid size (Chevy 2) had power steering set up like that in the early sixtys. I love that wagon! unc
     
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    Caprice Estate Dads 74 Caprice

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    I am in love with that B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. 1961 Chevrolet wagon of yours. Cheers. George
     

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