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if it wasn't for all these auto bailouts and the FACT that they're selling cars for less than their cost, i'd join you in starting a production line for some of these old cars. i'd put all the parts out to tender, perhaps i'd introduce a few modern safety features, better suspension and more reliable, fuel efficient motors but there'd be no drive by wire. everything would work independently so if your fuel gauge failed, you'd change the fuel gauge not the entire pc board, dash, electronic management system etc!
The worst problem with modern cars is the perceived need to change style every other year, resulting in very poor parts interchange.
Use the old headlite systems, 2 or 4 square or round, you can still buy them for ten bucks and they'll fit decades of cars, as opposed to our current selection where they cost 300$ per side and fit only that model and maybe for 3 years.
This is why our insurance premiums are so high--parts costs from cars that were designed as fashion models instead of dependable, reliable and sensible drivers.
you gotta be kidding me. that LTD is a beast in anyone's eyes. you could probably fit australia in the trunk and the giant's defensive line in the back seat! lol
I know that's what I am saying. That the (old) LTD is a true full-sized car unlike many modern "full-sized" cars.
I know that's what I am saying. That the (old) LTD is a true full-sized car unlike many modern "full-sized" cars.
And the A/C system holds 4.67 pounds of R12--I think you could be in Phoenix on the hottest day of the year and still have to back off from the coldest setting.
And the A/C system holds 4.67 pounds of R12--I think you could be in Phoenix on the hottest day of the year and still have to back off from the coldest setting.
Just don't spring a leak!
Yeah, those R12 systems are great!
The A/C my '69 Cadillac has is very cold. According to the shop manual, the temperature at the outlet vents should be 45 degree F at its coldest setting.
I can understand why it's a dream car to anyone coming of age in the early '80s, but in every other respect it's a poor choice. You've already mentioned the maint costs, but even if money were no object there are plenty better cars. Every single V12-engined Ferrari before and since is arguably a better car. Among 1980's-era Ferraris it can't hold a candle to the two greats, the 288 GTO and F40. IMO.
I can understand why it's a dream car to anyone coming of age in the early '80s, but in every other respect it's a poor choice. You've already mentioned the maint costs, but even if money were no object there are plenty better cars. Every single V12-engined Ferrari before and since is arguably a better car. Among 1980's-era Ferraris it can't hold a candle to the two greats, the 288 GTO and F40. IMO.
And they're a little cramped in the trunk department.
What's crazy is the super cars of the 70s and 80s are as fast or slower than some performance compact sedans.
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