Someone is selling one of these locally and I can not find anything about it on the web. It has pretty messed up windows up front. Can anyone give me any information about parts, how it runs, gas milage… you know, basic information for buying a car.
Any help is good, thanks!
I’m by no means a Chevy expert, but based on previous experience, I’m guessing that it’s powered by the 230, 250, or 292 ci Inline six, most likely with a manual three speed. If so, I don’t know about restoration parts, but performance parts are available. If the windows are flat glass (if memory serves me correct, they are), any decent automotive glass place can cut you a new set. Please note though, a lot of Auto glass places are strictly remove and replace. You’ll need a place that can actually cut glass from “blanks.”
New leaf springs are available from Eaton Springs. All sorts of unusual engine parts can be found at Egge Machine.
In the end, it all depends on what you’re looking for. If you want reliable transportation that can haul stuff, I’d look at a used mini-van. If you want an unusual “hot rod” and you can leave it not running for weeks/months, I’d give it a go.
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Peace - DESK
Does it look like this?
If so, note this line:
Yes, it does. In fact, that is the only picture I could find online. Also, I already have thought about the curved window. The side ones are the only ones that are really messed up though, which are flat glass.
But hey!.. Side exhausts. I do not have any money though, so a hot rod would be out of the question.
Seriously, if you do not have any money, I’d pass this one by. It will need constant upkeep and repair to stay running. When it does run, it will not be anything like you are used to. The gas mileage will be abysmal, 13 or so at best.
It will ride rough, be hard to start, and be a handful in general.
I forgot to add, I would only get it if it was free or 100 or less. And, I will have some kind income, just not lots and loads. Know what I mean?
Unless you’re willing to stay with the vehicle for the long run (and money), I’d pass. Otherwise, you’ll end with a big eyesore in the yard that will mock you every day.
Of course, it WOULD make a cool camper.
In the end, I think the question is; why would you want it? Even if you get it free or really cheap, it’s unlikely to be worth whatever time/money you put into it. If you want to use it to learn about vehicles or if you plan on turning it into a long term project (and it has a “cool” factor that pushes your buttons) I’d say go for it. If you need or want it for any kind of reliable transport, you’ll most likely end up dissappointed. Anything that old, short of a hundred point restoration, will eventually need a lot of work. If you want a sane, logical reason for buying it, I’m afraid I can’t think of one. If you want to get it and you don’t mind losing time and money on it, have a ball.
Peace - DESK(former owner of a '75 Ford Maverick - $3000 invested, sold for $500)