Are there any classic cruiser owners/lovers in the grassroots community, especially in the Tulsa/surrounding areas? if so would love to make contact.
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Nov. 17, 2010 7:26 p.m. tooner None
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Nov. 17, 2010 8:18 p.m. Toyman01 SuperDork
I used to cruise a 57 Chevy 150 Handyman. Sold it a few years ago. I've got a 70 Chevelle at the house to work on now.
Here's the wagon.
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Nov. 17, 2010 8:30 p.m. stuart in mn SuperDork
I have a '61 Bonneville, and I have cousins in the Tulsa area, but that's about as close as I get.
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Nov. 17, 2010 8:38 p.m. patgizz SuperDork
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Nov. 17, 2010 8:47 p.m. Lugnut HalfDork
I had a 400ci '77 green on green Chrysler Newport sedan. It was adequate but had room for everyone I have ever met, and it got 12mpg no matter how many people were in it.
I do not miss it at all.
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Nov. 17, 2010 8:48 p.m. pres589 HalfDork
pat: Have you ever weighed the '53 Chevy?
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Nov. 17, 2010 10:57 p.m. Nitroracer Dork
68' Fairlane. Some day it'll be a reliable cruiser. Still a work in progress.
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Nov. 17, 2010 11:01 p.m. The poster formally known as 96DXCivic SuperDork
patgizz wrote:
That car is awesome.
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Nov. 18, 2010 12:01 a.m. smog7 Dork
how big is that exhaust? 1"?
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Nov. 18, 2010 6:13 a.m. bravenrace Dork
stuart in mn wrote:
I have a '61 Bonneville, and I have cousins in the Tulsa area, but that's about as close as I get.
Man, that is gorgeous! I love '61's!
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Nov. 18, 2010 7:22 a.m. patgizz SuperDork
have not weighed the 53 yet. nor have i weighed the 54 (pictured)
my exhaust is dual 2.25", sounds nice.
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Nov. 18, 2010 7:37 a.m. Woody SuperDork
Bonus points for the eight lug wheels.
stuart in mn wrote:
I have a '61 Bonneville, and I have cousins in the Tulsa area, but that's about as close as I get.
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Nov. 18, 2010 7:38 a.m. slantvaliant Dork
Seven hours and a state line away ...
At the moment, I have the fastest white four-door six cylinder automatic domestic sedan from the 1960's on my block, bar none.
I suppose it's a cruiser, but I prefer to think of it as a sports sedan in progress.
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Nov. 18, 2010 8:20 a.m. stuart in mn SuperDork
bravenrace wrote:
Man, that is gorgeous! I love '61's!
Thanks.
It came from the factory with a 348hp tripower engine and a four speed manual transmission, so it's kind of fun to drive.
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Nov. 18, 2010 8:40 a.m. curtis73 HalfDork
I have :
- 66 bonneville 4dr HT
- 67 Lemans
Used to have:
- 73 Impala S/W
- 73 AMC Hornet Sportabout S/W
- 74 Maverick
- 62 Caddy SDV
None of my current classic cruisers are functional, but I'm in Austin TX. If you're down this way, hit me up.
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Nov. 18, 2010 9:01 a.m. Strizzo SuperDork
this is my dad's, but i drive it almost as much as he does (that is to say, not that much).
66 A-code v8 - been replaced by a Ford racing 302 crate motor, replaced the C4 with an AOD, edelbrock heads/intake, 9" rear, rar... uncommon factory a/c, power convertible car. originally was a pony package car, all the original interior is in storage along with the 289 and C4, so it can go back to a more-or-less original car if so desired.
it's in the DFW area though, so close, but still far from tulsa.
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Nov. 18, 2010 10:57 a.m. Appleseed SuperDork
Any Buick Riviera prior to 1974.
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Nov. 18, 2010 11:42 a.m. mndsm Dork
stuart in mn wrote:
I have a '61 Bonneville, and I have cousins in the Tulsa area, but that's about as close as I get.
That waterfall looks super familiar... where was that pic taken if I might ask?
/threadjack
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Nov. 18, 2010 12:26 p.m. stuart in mn SuperDork
mndsm wrote:
That waterfall looks super familiar... where was that pic taken if I might ask?
/threadjack
It's in front of an office building on the SW corner of 35W and hwy. 100 in Bloomington, my office is kitty corner across the freeway from there.
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Nov. 18, 2010 3:56 p.m. Rad_Capz Reader
I'm the current caretaker of a 70 Wildcat Custom 455 I bought from a good friend. Other than replacement rubber parts etc. and a 2.25 exhaust upgrade it's still the way it was in 70 right down to the original paint, AM with 8 track, and strap on tach he installed. Long way from Tulsa though.
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Nov. 18, 2010 4:05 p.m. stuart in mn SuperDork
Hey, I have that exact same 8 track player.
It was made by Automatic Radio, and I got it for Christmas in about 1975.
The front cover is solid metal, and it will take your kneecap off if you're not careful when you get in the car.
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Nov. 18, 2010 6:29 p.m. Rob_Mopar HalfDork
Pretty much everything I have is a Classic Cruiser. Starting with the Barracuda in my avatar.
I'm not anywhere near you, but my Daytona did come from Fort Worth, Texas if that counts.
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Nov. 18, 2010 7:00 p.m. plance1 Dork
Not sure if it would be considered a classic but here is the olds I had not too long ago...
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Nov. 19, 2010 1:09 a.m. 64chrysler300 New Reader
What's lurking in my garage.
The current family cruiser
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Nov. 19, 2010 7:36 a.m. Will HalfDork
It has new wheels now, but this is mine until I can sell it:
