Last 10 comments by Skid
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Comment for image #97283
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1-29-2020 @ 01:07:57 AM
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Not to mention the Seville's dash, steering wheel, and seats.
A bit of fabrication would be required for the inner doors and rear panels, though. The latter could possibly be modified from a period Eldorado, and parts of the door cards (such as door handles and pull straps) could also come from the Eldo.
A Nova Concours, with the more formal-looking vinyl top and rear windows, would probably be a more convincing two-door Seville. |
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Comment for image #47327
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1-27-2020 @ 08:01:30 PM
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| The slightly earlier L67 supercharged V6 was pretty quick, too, although I don't like the 2000-2005 styling at all. |
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Comment for image #5320
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1-20-2020 @ 03:07:13 PM
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To answer my own nearly 18 year old question: The 427 was produced in both "top oiler" (like all other FEs) and "side oiler" configurations. The latter had a separate oil passage in the side of the block to lube the crank before the pistons, allowing for more reliable high-rpm operation.
Random trivia: The Ford 427 was actually 426 cubic inches. They "added" a cubic inch in official nomenclature to gain a symbolic victory over the Chrysler 426 Wedge. |
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Comment for image #97281
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1-15-2020 @ 12:18:24 AM
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By: Skid |
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| Elegant-looking for what it is, I'll say that much. |
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Comment for image #97280
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1-13-2020 @ 10:06:04 PM
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| I suppose it looks OK, as SUVs go. At this point I'm just relieved to see any vehicle that's not a jelly bean-shaped crossover. |
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Comment for image #97279
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1-11-2020 @ 06:01:13 PM
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I know this story pretty well...the hand belongs to the owner of the car, who was attacked and robbed by the two people driving it. A local reporter saw his hand sticking out of the loose trunk and took this photo before calling the cops.
Happened in Birmingham, AL in 1979.
EDIT: Just noticed DiRF posted a YouTube link to the story, making my summary kinda pointless.... |
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Comment for image #97277
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1-07-2020 @ 03:30:08 PM
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| Nice ride height and wheel/tire combo here. Now paint it! |
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Comment for image #89458
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12-31-2019 @ 10:27:36 PM
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According to the filmmakers, they shelved it after a combination negative early preview and one of its backers went bankrupt.
In 2016, they recut it and released it. The trailer is on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/178231922
Reviews suggest that it's quite charming with great comic timing, and a time capsule to the sensibilities of 1980s comedies, with the worst thing said about it is that it's "uneven." |
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Comment for image #94347
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12-29-2019 @ 10:44:50 AM
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| Apparently so. I was under the impression that the overseas release was in 1976, for some reason. |
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