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From: sasjzb@unx.sas.com (Joseph C. Brandt)
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
Subject: Re: Advice on Ford needed
Date: 10 Apr 92 15:24:25 GMT
    <1992Apr9.145737.11937@julian.uwo.ca>
Reply-To: sasjzb@unx.sas.com (Joseph C. Brandt)
Distribution: na
Organization: SAS Institute Inc.
X-Bytes: 100

Yes, I agree. For fun (daily driver); there's nothing more
pleasurable than having parts available!
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique,rec.autos.sport,rec.autos,rec.autos.tech,rec.autos.driving
From: mrdavids@descartes.waterloo.edu (Mark Davidson)
Subject: Jordan Formula 1 GIF posted
Organization: University of Waterloo
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 19:51:29 GMT

Okay, I lied... I said the NSX was the last one, oh well!

  This one is not from my own picture, this time.  It is from
the April 1992 Road & Track.  I scanned the picture at such a
high resolution that the printing pattern shows through, but
it is not too noticeable at high-res (ie: my PC is at 1024x768).
I know some of you probably laugh at 1024x768... you work-station-
types!

Enjoy,
  Mark

NOTE:  I am sorry to say that I will not be able to send out any personal
       requests as I am now starting exams.  Drop me a line and maybe in a
       couple of weeks I'll have time.  No promises, though.  Why don't you
       make friends with someone who can Email these to you?!

Mark Davidson, Comp Sci, Faculty of Math, U of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Ferrari Club of America, East & Central Canada Region, "Northern Prancer"   :^)
Email:  mrdavids@descartes.uwaterloo.ca
----------------============ Forza Ferrari ============------------------------

-- 
Mark Davidson, Comp Sci, Faculty of Math, U of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Ferrari Club of America, East & Central Canada Region, "Northern Prancer"   :^) 
Email:  mrdavids@descartes.uwaterloo.ca                          
----------------============ Forza Ferrari ============------------------------
From: rumsby@mala.bc.ca
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
Subject: <None>
Date: 15 Apr 92 08:36:11 -0700
Organization: Malaspina College

I'm looking for info on Australian specialty car groups.  I have a Porsche
356 and will be moveing to Australia (Ballina NSW) in 93/94. would like
to contact someone in that area.
Ken Rumsby, email rumsby@malins.mala.bc.ca
From: mw4w+@andrew.cmu.edu (Mark Wells Wilson)
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
Subject: Re: Advice on Ford needed
Date: 13 Apr 92 03:08:13 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Freshman, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA

In <1992Apr8.165457.14188@samba.oit.unc.edu> pokey@med.unc.edu (Patrick
O'Brien)
writes:
 
>I need som advice on what to look for in an old car.  I'm interested in
>buying a reliable mid to late 60s convertible not for show but for
>everyday driving.  Can anyone give me some suggestions on which models
>might be more reliable?  In particular, I'm interested in Fords, and I
>have a lead on a 66 Ford Fairlane.  What do people think of this car?  And
>what would be a good price on it?  (with an engine & Trans rebuild, some
>rust in floor panels & wheel wells)  Thanks for all comments on this.
 
I would definitely stick to a a Mustang chassis based car, i.e. Cougar
(the upscale Mustang), Fairlane, Comet, etc.  most wear type, engine and
trany parts are easily available.  Enginewise, small block parts may be
moderately easier to find but I wouldn't worry about that too much --
you'll get a lot more fun out of a BB.  Have fun and get a car that you
like the looks of and is also fun to drive.  
Xref: sparky alt.autos.antique:708 rec.autos:10996
From: sheriffp@Software.Mitel.COM (Peter Sheriff)
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique,rec.autos
Subject: Re: Can You Identify this Foreign Car? HILLEMAN
Date: 8 Apr 92 16:55:02 GMT
Organization: Mitel. Kanata (Ontario). Canada.


      The Hillman Imp was about the size of a Mini. The Hillman Minx was
a bit bigger. I remeber working on both of these cars at one time.
Not very memorable vehicles from what I recall.

                            Pete
From: keithm@tazman.asd.sgi.com (Keith Matasci)
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
Subject: 65-67 Sunbeam Tigers
Date: 14 Apr 92 02:44:33 GMT
Organization: Silicon Graphics, Inc.

Anyone out there have a 65-67 Tiger either a MarkI, IA, or MarkII.  I am considering buying one and am wondering what the going prices are and things to look for.

Keith 
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
From: gbr@bisco.kodak.com (Bruce Rodgers)
Subject: '68 Chrysler 300 parts needed!
Originator: gbr@bisco
Organization: Eastman Kodak
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 92 18:51:38 GMT


Hello to alt.autos.antique!

I read that parts searches are within the scope of this group, so I'm
putting out a plea for parts locations for my "new" toy, a beautiful
1968 Chrysler 300.  And FYI, it must be exactly a '68 300 - Not a '67 or '69,
NOR can it be a '68 Newport or whatever.  Gotta love those hideaway headlamps!

I am in need of front end body parts, including:

Pass. front fender + "extender" ("Batmobile" maker!) 
Center grille ass'y 
Pass. side hide-away ass'y
Hood
Bumper (with turn signal wiring intact)

I have more detailed descriptions of the parts I need, so please email me
if you have any hot tips on where I might look.  Please don't suggest
Hemmings, etc. - I know about those. 

Thanks TONS for the help!

Cheers,
Bruce Rodgers

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From: pfg@ukc.ac.uk (P.F.Gisby)
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
Subject: Help with old american cars of 50's / 60's / 70's
Date: 7 Apr 92 11:15:39 GMT
Organization: Computing Lab, University of Kent at Canterbury, UK.

Help....

Origainaly I'm an English car man (I own two Morris Minors 1958 and 1969).

However I've always wanted a 'Big' American car...

Big- meaning 60's plymouth fury type 

If anyone out there could please send me some information and prices on
not only good examples but some realy bad examples aswell I'll be very
grateful.

Thanks in advance....

Pete.

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From: mrdavids@descartes.waterloo.edu (Mark Davidson)
Subject: Mazda wins Le Mans!  Mazda 787B GIF Posted
Organization: University of Waterloo
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1992 00:10:34 GMT

Hello car lovers....

I have posted a GIF of the Le Mans winning Mazda 787B "Renown" in both
"alt.binaries.pictures" and "alt.binaries.pictures.misc".

I took this photo when the Le Mans winner visited the Toronto International
Auto Show this past February.  Sorry... no action shots... yet!

Enjoy,
  Mark

-- 
Mark Davidson, Comp Sci, Faculty of Math, U of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Ferrari Club of America, East & Central Canada Region, "Northern Prancer"   :^) 
Email:  mrdavids@descartes.uwaterloo.ca                          
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From: brooks@mcnc.org (Ted Brooks)
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
Subject: Re: Statistics
Date: 7 Apr 92 12:55:10 GMT
Organization: Center for Microelectronics, MCNC; RTP, NC

In article <1992Apr02.181115.22090@vpnet.chi.il.us>, lisbon@vpnet.chi.il.us (Gerry Swetsky) writes:
> Hi, I'm the computer jock who created this newsgroup.  Therefore, I'm

Pleased to meet you! Glad you made this group happen. 

> Going through the March arbitron traffic statistics, out of 265 "legi-
> timate" alt newsgroups, we were number 53 in traffic.  We (you) posted
> 760.4 kilobytes to this group, beating out alt.beer. :-)

Guess that proves how many old car nuts there really are out there. Just think
about it - there's more interest in talking about cars than beer :-). And to 
think the word's still just getting out about the group...

> Post, post, post.

This is a post...  :-)
 
Ted Brooks
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Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
From: jgd@dixie.com (John De Armond)
Subject: Rusted gas tank treatment
Date: Mon, 06 Apr 92 06:16:54 GMT
Organization: Dixie Communications Public Access.  The Mouth of the South.

Anyone have any suggestions for treating a mildly rusted gas tank?
I've heard of something called "rust reformer" but am not familiar
with it.  There is also rust and debris in the pickup, which is
why I pulled the tank in the first place.  Any suggestions for treating
this problem short of opening the tank?  The pickup is NOT 
accessable through neither the fuel gauge nor the filler opening.

Email replies appreciated.  Alt. is not reliable here.

Thanks,
John
-- 
John De Armond, WD4OQC        | "Hey, don't blame me.  I voted Buchanan."
Rapid Deployment System, Inc. | 2nd Amendment RADICAL 
Marietta, Ga                  |              
jgd@dixie.com                 | Need public access in Atl?  Write me.
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
From: TX_WAYNE@rrivax.rri.uwo.ca (Wayne Johnson)
Subject: Re: Advice on Ford needed
X-News-Reader: VMS NEWS 1.20
Organization: Robarts Research Institute
Distribution: na
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1992 14:57:37 GMT

In <1992Apr8.165457.14188@samba.oit.unc.edu> pokey@med.unc.edu writes:

> I need som advice on what to look for in an old car.  I'm interested in
> buying a reliable mid to late 60s convertible not for show but for
> everyday driving.  Can anyone give me some suggestions on which models
> might be more reliable?  In particular, I'm interested in Fords, and I
> have a lead on a 66 Ford Fairlane.  What do people think of this car?  And
> what would be a good price on it?  (with an engine & Trans rebuild, some
> rust in floor panels & wheel wells)  Thanks for all comments on this.

Well, I'm no Ford expert, I'm more of a Mopar fan, but for what it's
worth... 

If you want a Ford and plan to use it as a daily driver why don't you
consider a Mustang convertible?  The reason I suggest this is parts
availability.  There are more companies out there manufacturing and
selling repro parts for Mustang's (and Camaro's) than for any other
cars, and a car that is being driven daily will need lots more parts
and maintenance that a sunday driven car show car.  Imagine yourself
spending weeks scouring junk yards and swap meets for, say, a set of
brake drums for you "daily driver".

The old Mustangs are good looking cars, too (well maybe not as nice as
a '68 Charger or a '70 'Cuda or a '71 Challenger - sorry, had to do
that) and there are TONS of convertibles out there.  Between 65 and 68
Ford cranked out over 240,000 of them. So it shouldn't be too hard 
finding one at a good price.

As for the '66 Fairlane, my Consumers Guide Collectors Car Guide says
that there were only 4327 convertibles made.  The book talks about the
Fairlane 500 XL and the 500 XL GT - the GT being the more desirable
with the 390 V8. It also says a FEW 66's got the 427.  

As for market value, I have no idea what it may be worth.  A friend of
mine here in Canada had a '67 390 powered XL convertible, which he 
sold for CDN$5000.00 two years ago when he bought is '68 XR7 Cougar.
His Fairlane was fairly solid body-wise, but used oil and needed a fresh
paint job.

Wayne

Wayne Johnson              |       '73 Dodge Challenger Rallye
Robarts Research Institute |---------------------------------------------   
London, Canada             | Disclaimer:  The opinions expressed here are
                           | only those of that programmer in the basement,
tx_wayne@rrivax.rri.uwo.ca | and, hey, nobody cares what he thinks anyways.
From: overland@lonestar.utsa.edu (Michael A. Overland)
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
Subject: Re: the bill that went through congress
Date: 9 Apr 92 14:04:57 GMT
Article-I.D.: ringer.1992Apr9.140457.23768
Organization: University of Texas at San Antonio

In article <1992Apr9.135713.23518@ringer.cs.utsa.edu> overland@lonestar.utsa.edu (Michael A. Overland) writes:
>--
(let's try this one more time)
I am doinga persuasive speech for my communications class on the bill that
recently went through Congress (and was rejected) on the banning of all
automobiles built before 1980 from being on the road.  I was wondering if
anyone had any type of articles that I might be able to use on this speech
(ie magazines, newspaper articles, etc).  I know that this doesn't belong on
this newsgroup but I'm desperate fro information.  I know that this bill was
discussed on this newsgroup and I know what this bill means to the collectors
and to the people who restore these fine automobiles.  Any help on this subject
will be appreciated.  Thank you in advance.  If you have anything that might
help me, please send it to overland@lonestar.utsa.edu.
Michael Overland





-- 
THE MAN                    : Riker and Picard for '92- the team of the future
overland@lonestar.utsa.edu : Riker '92- who needs a vice president?
From: cobra@hpscit.sc.hp.com (Roland Dudley)
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1992 16:10:45 GMT
Subject: Re: California emission laws
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Santa Clara, CA
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique

bongers@gto400.Berkeley.EDU (Hans L. Bongers) :
|> 	The '66 must have any polution devices origonaly installed.

|> 	DonB

>Actually, if the car is 66 or older, smog inspection is only required on ownership
>transfer or 1st time registeration in the state of CA.  Re-inspection is not required
>every two years.   I know because I own 64-67 Pontiac GTOs and only the 67's
>require biannual smog inspection.

----------

Really, I thought '65 was the magic year.
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique,rec.autos
From: uport@netcom.com (Microport)
Subject: Re: Can You Identify this Foreign Car? HILLEMAN
Date: Sun, 05 Apr 92 21:09:16 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 


We had a Hillman back in the 50s -  it was a Manx or Minx.  I don't
remember a lot about it, being 6 or 7 at the time.


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Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
Subject: Re: Help with old american cars of 50's / 60's / 70's
From: jmansfie@zeus.calpoly.edu (Jason Mansfield)
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 1992 06:04:50 GMT
Organization: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

In article <719@hobby.ukc.ac.uk> pfg@ukc.ac.uk (P.F.Gisby) writes:
>
>However I've always wanted a 'Big' American car...
>
>Pete.

	How about Cadillacs? 8^)  They are very durable and hold their
value fairly well (at least for the desirable ones:  convertibles, coupes,
low productions, etc).  My favorite years are '48's, '57's, '60's, '63 and
'64's, and '67's (except '67 Eldo - they're nice, but front wheel drive
sux!).
	There weren't too many bad american cars made in the '60's and
'67 is my general favorite year (lots of good new cars that year).  I'm
sure you'll enjoy whatever you pick.
	Have fun!

	- Jason - jmansfie@athena.calpoly.edu - The Cadillac Man -

Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
From: moroney@ramblr.enet.dec.com ()
Subject: Re: Anyone out there have any '60s/early 70's Ramblers/AMC's?
Reply-To: moroney@ramblr.enet.dec.com ()
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 92 15:47:31 GMT


In article <1992Apr13.130238.9537@lotus.com>, patman@lotus.com (Pat Mancuso ) writes:
|>I spotted a red, white and blue AMX at a car dealership yesterday.
|>Wasn't that the Mark Donohue edition or something?  Looked real
|>nice...

If it was a '70 Javelin and not an AMX it might be a Trans Am Javelin, which
is very rare (100 made, the whereabouts of only a few are known)

It might be an SS/AMX, also highly desireable.

Or it might be a plain jane AMX with a paint job.  I saw what was supposed
to be a SC/Rambler, it turned out to be a '65 American with a J.C. Whitney
hood scoop and a paint job.  If you are really interested, check the paint
code (driver's side door at the door jamb) and the VIN, and I can tell you
if there's something potentially interesting about the car.

-Mike
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
From: patman@lotus.com (Pat Mancuso )
Subject: Re: Anyone out there have any '60s/early 70's Ramblers/AMC's?
Organization: Lotus Development Corp.
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 92 13:02:38 GMT

 In article <34807@nntpd.lkg.dec.com>, moroney@ramblr.enet.dec.com writes:
> 
> I don't think I've seen anyone mention having old Ramblers or AMCs  Am
> I the only one crazy enough to mess with them?  Will anyone admit to owning
> or liking an AMC? :-)
> 
> 
I spotted a red, white and blue AMX at a car dealership yesterday.
Wasn't that the Mark Donohue edition or something?  Looked real
nice...


--
Pat Mancuso - patman@lotus.com
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
Subject: Vauxhall Viva
From: deanaj@elec.canterbury.ac.nz
Date: 11 Apr 92 19:45:25 +1200
Organization: Electrical Engineering, University of Canterbury, New Zealand.

My car isn't really an antique (knackered might be a better description), but
this is probably the best place for this posting.

It's a Vauxhall Viva HB (1967, 1159cc, 4 wheels, you know...), and is pretty
common here in New Zealand as an el-cheapo student type car, but I have no idea
how common they are elsewhere (except Britain where they were made). They look
a bit like a Mk1 Escort except for the front and back. Reputation wise they
seem to be the uncoolest, statusless, strictly A-B transport device you could
ever imagine, but they're not that bad (I am actually the proud owner of 3
Vivas at the moment!). I'm just a bit curious as to their 'popularity' in other
places.

BTW, I'm in the process of repowering it with an old Mazda 929 motor (1978 VC,
1800cc, 110bhp apparently) which means a bit of fun with the oil pickup, engine
mounts, driveshaft, etc. I go into the shed and stare aimlessly at all those
bits... If anyone has done equivalent mods to a Viva before I'd be grateful for
hints! There's also bodywork to do, like rounding the nose off a bit (since
some previous owners started the job against a large solid object!). I've found
a paint which matches (Holts ps-f21 (ford brigade red)) but it's $18 a can.
Well, it wasn't supposed to be easy.

Antony. (deanaj@elec.canterbury.ac.nz)
From: German guy who knows nothing 'bout american cars
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
Subject: Mustang 65-67
Date: 5 Apr 92 19:28:35 GMT
Article-I.D.: math.1992Apr5.192835.29127
Organization: University of Florida Department of Mathematics


 I'm looking for a 65-67 Mustang convertible but I have no idea
 how much a rustfree, good looking one costs. Since I don't
 wanna get ripped off - what's a reasonable price? HELP!!!

                            Juergen
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
From: jlysagh@hubcap.clemson.edu (james joseph lysaght)
Subject: woody
Organization: Clemson University
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1992 19:23:45 GMT

   Anybody know anything about what it would take to purchase an old
woody and restore it?  I think I might be interested in adding this to
my collection (small collection).

Jim

Xref: sparky alt.autos.antique:709 rec.autos:11004
From: ccsdhd@gdt.bath.ac.uk (Dennis Davis)
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique,rec.autos
Subject: Re: Can You Identify this Foreign Car? HILLEMAN
Date: 8 Apr 92 16:10:06 GMT
Reply-To: D.H.Davis@bath.ac.uk (Dennis Davis)
Organization: Bath University Computing Services, UK


In article <6100@npal.rn.com> plind@npal.rn.com writes:

>My dad  once owned both a Hilleman Imp and a Hilleman Min. I grew up in
>Denmark and remember these cars from my family album. They were build by
>a british company, which later was merged with the British Leyland Group
>(to the best of my knowledge).

Hmmm, I still see the occasional Hillman Imp and Hillman Minx.
Sometimes they are remarkably well-preserved for cars which must be
over twenty years old.

The Minx was a conventional front-engined family saloon with rear wheel
drive.  I can't remember the engine size, but it was something like
1300--1800 cc.

The Imp was also badge-engineered as a Singer Chamois, and a sporty
version called the Singer Chamois Sport.  It was a small, rear-engined
car.  I believe the engine was only something like 875 cc in size.
However the Chamois Sport a friend once owned certainly used to shift,
although this was partly due to the way he drove.  As the front of the
Imp was so light, it had a tendency to lift.  You could sometimes find
the the front wheels would aquaplane in wet conditions if you were
going fast enough.  This certainly had a marked affect on the
steering.  I also remember that the bearings in the water pump had a
tendency to fail.  The pump would make a horrible noise when the engine
was ticking over.  The noise would disappear when the engine was at
normal rpm.  The pump would just "float" on the bearings.
-- 
Dennis Davis, BUCS, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
D.H.Davis@bath.ac.uk     ...!uunet!mcsun!ukc!gdr!D.H.Davis
From: kevinh@hslrswi.hasler.ascom.ch (kevinh)
Newsgroups: alt.autos.antique
Subject: Re: Vauxhall Viva
Date: 12 Apr 92 13:00:20 GMT
Reply-To: kevinh@hslrswi.hasler.ascom.ch
Organization: Ascom Hasler AG
Originator: kevinh@nath


In article <1992Apr11.194525.1@elec.canterbury.ac.nz>, deanaj@elec.canterbury.ac.nz writes:
|> My car isn't really an antique (knackered might be a better description), but
|> this is probably the best place for this posting.
|> 
|> It's a Vauxhall Viva HB (1967, 1159cc, 4 wheels, you know...), and is pretty
|> common here in New Zealand as an el-cheapo student type car, but I have no idea
|> how common they are elsewhere (except Britain where they were made). They look
|> a bit like a Mk1 Escort except for the front and back. Reputation wise they
|> seem to be the uncoolest, statusless, strictly A-B transport device you could
|> ever imagine, but they're not that bad (I am actually the proud owner of 3
|> Vivas at the moment!). I'm just a bit curious as to their 'popularity' in other
|> places.
|> 
|> BTW, I'm in the process of repowering it with an old Mazda 929 motor (1978 VC,
|> 1800cc, 110bhp apparently)

Much better to use the 1600cc(?) engine as in the Brabham Viva. How many people
could say their current car is a "Brabham" :-).

kevinh@hasler.ascom.ch