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The "scammed" thread really took a wild turn when I mentioned my purchase Of a 1972 Fury from Craig's list. So to make it easier for car people to chat, here's a thread for that purpose.
Here is a "Before" picture of the 1972 Plymouth Fury III that I bought for $750.00 It has rust on the quarter panels and the vinyl top is shot But, it runs very strong. It's got a new water pump and timing chain, aluminum intake manifold and a rebuilt 4bbl carb. on top. I haven't done anything to it yet. Haven't even opened the hood since it came home on Wednesday. I'll update as things progress.
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Talking about a "sleeper" and 410 rear end, sounds like you're from my era. My first car was a '66 Mustang I bought in 1975. My older brother was a motorhead and he replaced the stock 289 with a 302 that he and a friend built for me. I don't remember what all they put in that thing but, I sure spent a lot on tires! After high school I joined the service and my dad sold my car. (I was so pissed I didn't call or write for the nest eight years!) While I was stationed in Cal. I fell in love with Harley's and that has been my focus since. Until I found this opportunity.
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Man, that makes me miss my old '68 Impala I drove in high school (after I wrecked my '79 Firebird.) It had the 327 engine with the 4bbl carb. We called it the "Green Machine" because it was a two tone vomit green and rust color. The vinyl top was black and I remembered peeling it off completely one day and using a sander to smooth the roof. I had a crazy idea I was going to eventually restore the thing, but ended up selling it for $200 before leaving for college after graduation. You could sit 7 people in that car comfortably.
Maybe I should look on Craig's list for another '68 Impala for $200... fat chance.
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The guy I got the Fury from had a '64 Impala in his garage. Fully restored. Beautiful car. He was going to do the Fury next, but a he had a job offer back up north and had to sell most everything quick so he could move. He was going to drive the Impala back up to his new job.
I liked the paint scheme ya had there LD.
I sure do miss my old Mustang. I've got pictures of it somewhere. I'll see if I can find any.
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A '63 Impala is a sweet ride! I just finished stripping and sanding what was left of the vinyl top off of the Fury, put on a new fan clutch,pulled out the thermostat (doesn't overheat anymore) and did a tune up.Oh yeah, I took it for a joy ride the other night. You could smell burnt rubber all over the neighborhood! Now on to the rust battle!
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That sticker is from Mass. (It's former home) Florida doesn't require that extra taxation. Mass. used to require an inspection twice a year when I lived there 22 years ago. Don't know about now.
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cool! i love cars.. but don't have the luxury of doing more about it. the closest.. my father in law gave me his 91 caprice. i was going to do stuff to it, but budget concerns.. i'm going to have to get rid of it this week. I have no garage to hold on to it
but.. you got a deal there.. love to see what happens to it in the long run.
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