Yea, I wasn't a graduate Mechanical Engineer at the time I had a few of these, but I did have a hot girlfriend that liked the car. That's all that mattered at the time!
I had to look hard, but I did find that one positive comment.
Yup, original cast iron PowerGlide.ezshift5 said:
He must be slipping....I had to look hard, but I did find that one positive comment.
Not a Volvo or Saab anywhere in sight!
283 would have been correct for the year.
hope you guys are happy to this day and all others moving forward.
Everything works, including the tube-type radio and the "Wonder Bar" automatic tuner.
His wife has been right there with him every step of the way. She even has 50s sunglasses and a scarf that flows in the breeze when they cruise.
Thanks for that. Just because I have an opinion, does not mean I particularly hated the old iron, just that I have an opinion. One of my dream cars back in the day was a built 1956 Chev 2 door post.rattler---I may not have too much good to say about you but the fact that you took responsibility for your part in said actions, says a lot about your character if not your personality.
My father had a '56 Chevy Nomad when I was a kid. I'd like to have that today!
I have a story about that, as well. I had a 1959 Chev that had a long air cleaner snorkel and with the snorkel pointed right at the battery and because the choke didn't work right, the car would backfire on a cold start and blew up 2 batteries before I figured it out.The air intake should be pointed slightly to the right (battery) side and not directly over the upper radiator hose. The riveted-on plaque should be pointed straight ahead.
Back in the day, my partner in crime's mother had a 55-57 Pontiac Safari which was Pontiac's version of the Chev Nomad. I would just love to have that car today................