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A million miles, that's awesome. But TEN engines?!
10 engines?! Honda can do it without the spare nine motors. I guess I can see the frame still going with mild winters and he probably has a garage. Still, its kinda cool.
Ya what's up with that.3 or 4 maybe.
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Guys, this is a 1953 car, why is that surprising? We are talking pre Y-block even here. There's the million mile Ford van, which is still rockin' its original 5.4L Modular. Engine technology has come a long way since the 1950's.
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Guys, this is a 1953 car, why is that surprising? We are talking pre Y-block even here. There's the million mile Ford van, which is still rockin' its original 5.4L Modular. Engine technology has come a long way since the 1950's.
About what I was thinking... the end of the flathead era. And with a 3 speed stick it'll rev.
Guys, this is a 1953 car, why is that surprising? We are talking pre Y-block even here. There's the million mile Ford van, which is still rockin' its original 5.4L Modular. Engine technology has come a long way since the 1950's.
About what I was thinking... the end of the flathead era. And with a 3 speed stick it'll rev.
239 Ci flathead 105 hp IMO he did well getting a 100k out of a rebuild My first car was a '53 Ford, I was 10 yrs old, it cost me 5 $
IIRC the Y block was a flat head block converted OHV. Kinda sorta like the Ardun Merc of the same era.
IIRC the Y block was a flat head block converted OHV. Kinda sorta like the Ardun Merc of the same era.
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10 engines?! Honda can do it without the spare nine motors. I guess I can see the frame still going with mild winters and he probably has a garage. Still, its kinda cool.
They couldn't in 1953!
10 engines?! Honda can do it without the spare nine motors. I guess I can see the frame still going with mild winters and he probably has a garage. Still, its kinda cool.
They couldn't in 1953!
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Originally Posted By: Marco620
10 engines?! Honda can do it without the spare nine motors. I guess I can see the frame still going with mild winters and he probably has a garage. Still, its kinda cool.
They couldn't in 1953!
A 1953 Honda would have taken 40 engines, 20 frames, and 100 body parts.
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10 engines?! Honda can do it without the spare nine motors. I guess I can see the frame still going with mild winters and he probably has a garage. Still, its kinda cool.
They couldn't in 1953!
A 1953 Honda would have taken 40 engines, 20 frames, and 100 body parts.
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I love that other car sitting under his carport!
Funny I just one of those this morning with only 91k miles on it at the Volvo dealer:
http://www.motorcarsvolvo.com/used/Volvo...b339ce4124b.htm
http://www.motorcarsvolvo.com/used/Volvo...b339ce4124b.htm
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Originally Posted By: SatinSilver
Funny I just one of those this morning with only 91k miles on it at the Volvo dealer:
http://www.motorcarsvolvo.com/used/Volvo...b339ce4124b.htm
That is a SWEET little car!!
Funny I just one of those this morning with only 91k miles on it at the Volvo dealer:
http://www.motorcarsvolvo.com/used/Volvo...b339ce4124b.htm
That is a SWEET little car!!
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That is a SWEET little car!!
I think I like this one better. Super low miles and about half the price.
https://www.iautocars.com/sales/vehicle.php?id=1
That is a SWEET little car!!
I think I like this one better. Super low miles and about half the price.
https://www.iautocars.com/sales/vehicle.php?id=1
Wonder what engine does it have in it now.
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Originally Posted By: SatinSilver
I think I like this one better. Super low miles and about half the price.
https://www.iautocars.com/sales/vehicle.php?id=1
Me too! Beautiful car! My best friend growing up had a brand new 1986 944 (n/a).
I think I like this one better. Super low miles and about half the price.
https://www.iautocars.com/sales/vehicle.php?id=1
Me too! Beautiful car! My best friend growing up had a brand new 1986 944 (n/a).
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Originally Posted By: andyd
239 Ci flathead 105 hp IMO he did well getting a 100k out of a rebuild My first car was a '53 Ford, I was 10 yrs old, it cost me 5 $
IIRC the Y block was a flat head block converted OHV. Kinda sorta like the Ardun Merc of the same era.
No, the Y-block was not a flathead converted OHV. The block was shaped like a Y, hence the name. it was skirted and had the standard number of main caps like a modern V8. The Flathead only had three:
Flathead:
VS:
Y-Block:
239 Ci flathead 105 hp IMO he did well getting a 100k out of a rebuild My first car was a '53 Ford, I was 10 yrs old, it cost me 5 $
IIRC the Y block was a flat head block converted OHV. Kinda sorta like the Ardun Merc of the same era.
No, the Y-block was not a flathead converted OHV. The block was shaped like a Y, hence the name. it was skirted and had the standard number of main caps like a modern V8. The Flathead only had three:
Flathead:
VS:
Y-Block:
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3 Million mile Volvo
How many engines and transmissions has this Volvo had? In the 60's 100,000 miles was a major achievement with the oils back then.
3 Million mile Volvo
How many engines and transmissions has this Volvo had? In the 60's 100,000 miles was a major achievement with the oils back then.
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Originally Posted By: Brad_C
3 Million mile Volvo
How many engines and transmissions has this Volvo had? In the 60's 100,000 miles was a major achievement with the oils back then.
2 engine rebuilds and one third gear in the box.
Originally Posted By: Brad_C
3 Million mile Volvo
How many engines and transmissions has this Volvo had? In the 60's 100,000 miles was a major achievement with the oils back then.
2 engine rebuilds and one third gear in the box.
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