The only picture I have left of my '71 Plymouth GTX. Taken in front of the only place I lived on Southside, '74-'84, Murray Drive.
It had a 440 cid engine, but not the top rated one. I think it was rated @ 350hp.. It had the Carter AFB 4bbl. I think it was Carter's answer to the Quadrajet; tiny primaries and HUGE secondaries. You put your foot in it and when those secondaries opened you got the most satisfying "ka-WHOOM!" sound out of the motor!
The speedo said 150mph, the only time I tested it was on I-35 in Kansas in '75. I had the 4-ways on and in the rear view mirror it was probably mistaken for a Highway Patrol because cars were pulling out of the left lane as I approached. At 147 mph I lost the feeling of the road in the steering wheel and also my nerve. It took about a mile of coasting to get below 100 mph. Yeah, I know it was stupid to do that on a public highway, but no one has ever accused 21 yr olds of having good judgement.

Rick

Where are you starting? Body, engine, interior, frame work, etc...

Already got the motor work done and tranny, brakes,. Fixing to recover the front seats and carpet and the on to the body and paint.

The only picture I have left of my '71 Plymouth GTX. Taken in front of the only place I lived on Southside, '74-'84, Murray Drive.
It had a 440 cid engine, but not the top rated one. I think it was rated @ 350hp.. It had the Carter AFB 4bbl. I think it was Carter's answer to the Quadrajet; tiny primaries and HUGE secondaries. You put your foot in it and when those secondaries opened you got the most satisfying "ka-WHOOM!" sound out of the motor!
The speedo said 150mph, the only time I tested it was on I-35 in Kansas in '75. I had the 4-ways on and in the rear view mirror it was probably mistaken for a Highway Patrol because cars were pulling out of the left lane as I approached. At 147 mph I lost the feeling of the road in the steering wheel and also my nerve. It took about a mile of coasting to get below 100 mph. Yeah, I know it was stupid to do that on a public highway, but no one has ever accused 21 yr olds of having good judgement.

Rick



cool car Rick, I would like to have a hemi cuda with the shaker those are sweet

My dad's 66 LTD (same body as the Galaxie 500) had the 390 in it and the coldest A/C known to man, it would form ice around the registers. I would still prefer to redo a 71 Torino GT but that style of LTD/Galaxie would be another nice choice.

cool car Rick, I would like to have a hemi cuda with the shaker those are sweet

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Hey '78:.....I know where there is one of those in a pasture near your home....
Also, the old Challenger????(Purple Car)...???? there are two of them in the same pasture.....Hmmmmm

cool car Rick, I would like to have a hemi cuda with the shaker those are sweet

Whenever people start talking about the new Hemi cars (Challenger, Charger) I'd love to have one of the late '60s/early '70s versions nearby so I could say (in my best Crocodile Dundee Aussie accent) "Ths's no' a Hemi! This is a Hemi!"

My dad's 66 LTD (same body as the Galaxie 500) had the 390 in it and the
coldest A/C known to man, it would form ice around the registers. I would still
prefer to redo a 71 Torino GT but that style of LTD/Galaxie would be another
nice choice.
I made the Turner turnpike in 54 minutes. I was driving a 1969 LTD. It was
impossible to know how fast I was going because the speedometer was
flopping between 100 and off the chart.

A Kawasaki Mach III (@ 1971) passed me like I was standing still at the
Stroud on ramp. He was out of sight in no time at all.

Hey '78... I know where there is one of those in a pasture near your home...
Also, the old Challenger?(Purple Car)? there are two of them in the same
pasture... Hmmmmm
Do you know what those are going for? Mega bucks! Some are bringing over
$50K!

I would not sell it I would keep it all for myself!

I would not sell it I would keep it all for myself!

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they were there not too long ago....

The purple your speaking of is called plum crazy,and if you do a hemi cuda right they are worth excess of 100,000.00

The purple your speaking of is called plum crazy,and if you do a hemi cuda
right they are worth excess of 100,000.00

I'll sell mine for $50,000. It's in a field near 78's house.

I'll sell mine for $50,000. It's in a field near 78's house.

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Yeah and if you'll be the look out I'll haul it.....cause it's still there.....

I am fixing to rent a helicopter to find this car now

We've just received a list of things that are needed for the Model A. It's
getting closer!

http://www.okctalk.com/members/prunepicker-albums-model-picture141t-camera-1-18-10-122.jpg

Notice that the hood is on top of the car. It looks out of place. We're trying
to find out where it's supposed to go. Any help will be appreciated.

Yeah and if you'll be the look out I'll haul it... cause it's still there...
I'll do it. The shotgun is ready and there's still a bail bond coupon in the
phone book. Tell me when. How about when we go to Jo's?

We've just received a list of things that are needed for the Model A. It's
getting closer!

http://www.okctalk.com/members/prunepicker-albums-model-picture141t-camera-1-18-10-122.jpg

Notice that the hood is on top of the car. It looks out of place. We're trying
to find out where it's supposed to go. Any help will be appreciated.

It is actually a pre war skid plate for underneath, it should have the original hose garter straps it attaches with......

Boy it is looking good Picker!

http://www.okctalk.com/members/grantgeneral78-albums-car-stuff-picture159-profile-pic.jpg



And then this is my next in line after the 7-litre...busy summer!

And then this is my next in line after the 7-litre... busy summer!
'73? Can't tell unless I can see the tail lights. That's going to a cool ride.
I had a '68 Cutlass S. Aqua Marine with a black vinyl top.

It is actually a 1970 I am considering cloning it to the official pace car of the same year what do you think?http://www.okctalk.com/members/grantgeneral78-albums-car-stuff-picture160-442-project.jpg

It is actually a 1970 I am considering cloning it to the official pace car of the same year what do you think?http://www.okctalk.com/members/grantgeneral78-albums-car-stuff-picture160-442-project.jpg

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Now, that is a pretty ride.....I thought my '63 Corvette or Carltonskeeper's '62 Corvette were slick but that wins.....

It is actually a 1970 I am considering cloning it to the official pace car of the
same year what do you think?
THAT would be too cool! Hey, the guy across the street took a 71 LeMans or
Tempest and turned it into a GTO!

That's a 4-4-2 Hurst Olds! Get the tranny and you're all set. There's
probably one in that field that Gen64 is talking about. Between the Reo
Speedwagon and the 40 Willy's coupe.

THAT would be too cool! Hey, the guy across the street took a 71 LeMans or
Tempest and turned it into a GTO!

That's a 4-4-2 Hurst Olds! Get the tranny and you're all set. There's
probably one in that field that Gen64 is talking about. Between the Reo
Speedwagon and the 40 Willy's coupe.

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You know, I travel a lot and I see a lot of wild things out there.....I gave away a '49 Studebaker two-door last week.....Ask The Village Idiot.....Know where there is a GTO right now looks like maybe '66 or '67.....'56 Chevy two-door Station wagon ($ 1,500.00) Somebody (won't mention names) wouldn't go and check out the old Ford Model T's or A's which ever....They were ALL still there Today......Hmmmmm Generals Old.....Not Blind.....

THAT would be too cool! Hey, the guy across the street took a 71 LeMans or
Tempest and turned it into a GTO!

That's a 4-4-2 Hurst Olds! Get the tranny and you're all set. There's
probably one in that field that Gen64 is talking about. Between the Reo
Speedwagon and the 40 Willy's coupe.

Yeah there is a few guys doing that with the lemans, you can find those all the time on craigslist.

... Know where there is a GTO right now looks like maybe '66 or '67...
I know a lady who's dad had a mint '65 GTO with about 40,000 on it. She
sold it around 2000. I hope she wasn't taken. I can hear it now, "well, lady,
it's an old car. Let's see what the Blue Book says... I'll give you top $$$"

We've just received a list of things that are needed for the Model A. It's
getting closer!

http://www.okctalk.com/members/prunepicker-albums-model-picture141t-camera-1-18-10-122.jpg

Notice that the hood is on top of the car. It looks out of place. We're trying
to find out where it's supposed to go. Any help will be appreciated.

That's not the hood....

It goes underneath to protect the car from moister and rough terrain...

Now you'll have to turn the car upside down to install it....

That's not the hood....

It goes underneath to protect the car from moister and rough terrain...

Now you'll have to turn the car upside down to install it....

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I thought it was the front of the car and could be used as a "snow Plow" or a Cow Catcher.......weren't those cars air-cooled engines and didn't require a hood?????

Thought some of you might be interested in this that I saw posted elsewhere.

Lost in the 50's (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/sets/72157604247242338/show/with/2346008881/)

Thought some of you might be interested in this that I saw posted elsewhere.

Lost in the 50's (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/sets/72157604247242338/show/with/2346008881/) Nice B-dogok!! The Ok used cars bring back mems..Looks like some of the pic. are in Austin. I used to play in the capitol a bit in the 70's.

Wow those are nice!

Just in case someone didn't notice it, all of those pictures are done with model cars and buildings.

Just in case someone didn't notice it, all of those pictures are done with model cars and buildings.

Yeah it took me until I seen him standing by them to realize it...he is is great

Hey '78....saw a 63 or 64 Riviera sitting in a driveway today with all kinds of trash and boxes stacked on it.....Kinda sad....those were good looking cars in their day....they were kinda like owning a ship but they were pretty....

That's a nice find. What was in the boxes and did you buy them?

Don't know if anyone noticed the news w\the lady that died in the fire because her house was so cluttered up,but the shot of the garage looked like she had 2 old lincolns with the suicied doors.

That's a nice find. What was in the boxes and did you buy them?

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Nah I thought about telling you first but you won't even go with me to pick up that '55 Bel Aire Convertible south of her...The guy only wants $700.00 for the complete car....It's not running and needs a lot of work but I think it's worth it....

SpringGame on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27799585@N05/3856419266/in/photostream/)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27799585@N05/4389694621/in/photostream/

This is my 1970 Mean Green Beetle.. I have had it for ~17 years. It is way better now than when I drove it in high school and college. I made it my weekend project for the past three years. Now I have this old falling down house in OKC, so the bug doesn't get any love anymore.

SpringGame on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27799585@N05/3856419266/in/photostream/)

Mean Green Bug 001 on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27799585@N05/4389694621/in/photostream/)

This is my 1970 Mean Green Beetle.. I have had it for ~17 years. It is way better now than when I drove it in high school and college. I made it my weekend project for the past three years. Now I have this old falling down house in OKC, so the bug doesn't get any love anymore.

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You didn't really go to North Texas did you?????

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You didn't really go to North Texas did you?????

You really aren't trying to start a university pissing match, are you!?!?!?iononeevelen!

Yes, UNT was one of my many schools of choice.

You really aren't trying to start a university pissing match, are you!?!?!?iononeevelen!

Yes, UNT was one of my many schools of choice.

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still hard to believe that on the back side of the school property this is a DRIVE_THROUGH Beer warehouse....My kinda place......

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still hard to believe that on the back side of the school property this is a DRIVE_THROUGH Beer warehouse....My kinda place......

You failed to give it props for being on the back-side of the stadium. A great location for game day. ;)

SpringGame on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27799585@N05/3856419266/in/photostream/)

Mean Green Bug 001 on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27799585@N05/4389694621/in/photostream/)

This is my 1970 Mean Green Beetle.. I have had it for ~17 years.
I thought all Beetles had molded head-rest seats after 1968. Are your's
original?

It looks very nice.

I thought all Beetles had molded head-rest seats after 1968. Are your's
original?

It looks very nice.

The seats are from an earlier model. I didn't like the high head rests... I drive it so rarely, it doesn't really matter. Also, there is not much besides the body that is original in it. I bought it for $300 from a farm near Pilot Point, Texas. Rusted, beat up and dead.

SpringGame on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27799585@N05/3856419266/in/photostream/)

Mean Green Bug 001 on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27799585@N05/4389694621/in/photostream/)

This is my 1970 Mean Green Beetle.. I have had it for ~17 years. It is way better now than when I drove it in high school and college. I made it my weekend project for the past three years. Now I have this old falling down house in OKC, so the bug doesn't get any love anymore.

Sweet bug I like it!

78'..What are you doing up so late or... early?

78'..What are you doing up so late or... early?

Woke up and could not go back to sleep....maybe I am getting old?

Woke up and could not go back to sleep....maybe I am getting old?
How's your "Ford" comming along?

I just got some NOS front seat covers for the buckets, and the carpet....just doing some minor touchups so I can get it on the road, then -I will start doing the body work.

HEY '78:................My oldest son has been working out of town for the past few days and about an hour ago, he told me he found a '36 Chevrolet Pickup in one of the old warehouses they were working on.....Now, there's a ride....

HEY '78:................My oldest son has been working out of town for the past few days and about an hour ago, he told me he found a '36 Chevrolet Pickup in one of the old warehouses they were working on.....Now, there's a ride....

Those are some cool rides and to have it be basically a barn find is even neater....tell him congrats!

Hey!
I need a reputable stainless steel craftsman who can hammer my radiator
shell so it looks new. It's got the usual dents and dings from gravel and
road debris. We are having a hard time. The man rebuilding the car won't
let it out of his shop unless it's 100% awesome. I thought it was 200%!
WOW!

Please, not the usual guys in the phone book. If it needs to shipped to
Bulgaria we'll do it. Get it? Real live old school craftsmen.

Oh, Gen64, you're going to have to have a huge garage sale to pay for
this. Thanks for offering to pay for everything. Besides, it was your big
mouth that told me about this guy!

Ya'll, this is going to be a show car! I had no idea.

Gen64 I'm going to call the Village Idiot asap.

Prune

Glad to hear your car is comming along so good. I used to know some guys that were real good but, can't remember their names. (It's been a long time) They were old dragster guys. George Fina might be able to direct you if, he's still around. There are plenty of guys on here that know the real craftsmen around the area.

Glad to hear your car is comming along so good. I used to know some guys
that were real good but, can't remember their names. (It's been a long time)
They were old dragster guys. George Fina might be able to direct you if, he's
still around. There are plenty of guys on here that know the real craftsmen
around the area.
George Fina! That's a name I haven't heard in many moons. I see what we
can do.

George Fina! That's a name I haven't heard in many moons. I see what we
can do. Also there was Bob DuMont (If I remember right) who would know who's, who.

George Fina! That's a name I haven't heard in many moons. I see what we
can do.

His dad owned the boot repair place in Reding shopping center, and George is a retired OKC firefighter

You might talk to the guys at osborn radiator shop on agnew I used to take all of my stuff down there, he might know of someone Prune.

Ol' boy down the block does lots of restorations I'll try to visit with him

You might talk to the guys at osborn radiator shop on agnew I used to take
all of my stuff down there, he might know of someone Prune.
Thanx '78. I'll do it.

The American Legion Car and Truck Show will be Saturday, May 22 at Crossroads Mall. Show starts at 10 AM and ends at 2 PM, registration begins at 9 AM. Registration fees are $20.00 and will be used to help military veterans and their families. Awards, 50/50, and raffle drawings at 2 PM. Door prizes will be distributed during the show. Trophies awarded for: Best of Show Car, Best of Show Truck, Commanders Choice Car, Commanders Choice Truck, Top 10 and Loudest Car. Post 157 will be serving BBQ chopped beef sandwiches, smoked turkey legs, hot links and hot dogs. The Post #35 Auxiliary will have donuts, chips and sodas/water for sale. There will be 3 dragsters on display, (one is a rail), and they will be in the competition for loudest car. Good music, and good times. Lots of door prizes. Come on out and support the families of the troops. See you there.

Here's an update on the 31 Ford Coupe - see avatar. Osborne's repaired the
radiator, but couldn't do anything about the radiator shell. George Fina may
be doing the work. If not, he knows someone who can do it. The shell is
stainless steel. This is the only thing that's keeping the car from coming
home.

The new radiator shells aren't made as well as the originals and they don't fit
properly. They want $600 for a new one. That's not going to happen.