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Post by Filthy McNasty on Jun 19, 2012 11:52:54 GMT -5
Couldnt find any info on these. Picked one up thats fairly clean and was cheap. Any tips?? I hear they are tough and I here they are $hit...
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Post by Filthy McNasty on Jun 19, 2012 15:33:49 GMT -5
I'm gonna junk it anyways..might as well do it on the track 1st. Attachments:
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Post by ynotracing on Jun 19, 2012 16:57:45 GMT -5
From what I've read before is people have a hard time keeping the body on the frame
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Post by Tank on Jun 19, 2012 19:27:36 GMT -5
I would be interested in running one if anyone knows of a clean one near Chicago. For a car that used to be on the streets everywhere for such a long time they sure are hard to find now.
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Post by Wreckandrace on Jun 19, 2012 19:44:12 GMT -5
Not sure about running one, but I would have to assume their is some kind of collectors group for them. I would try to sell that thing off and make some bucks...
Only think I've ever heard about them is that the body panels all bolt on for ease of changing...
Edit: Do these have an X frame along with the perimeter frame? That X could be rough on a driveshaft...
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Post by Chucky05 on Jun 19, 2012 19:55:38 GMT -5
frames are tougher then an imp but the body is weeker then a yogo. body swap and jack it up high and you will be onto something
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Post by joker14 on Jun 19, 2012 21:45:44 GMT -5
in my expirence checker cabs and marathons only make for good parts for other cars.  |
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Post by Filthy McNasty on Jun 19, 2012 22:04:09 GMT -5
Just got the 67 home tonight, Im very surprised with the frame and can see the comparison to a imp. I can also see why the body could peel off easy. Should be a fun project. (when it cools off) Thanks for the advice.
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Post by Filthy McNasty on Jun 19, 2012 22:10:40 GMT -5
I'll post build pics when i start on this.. have another car to finish first. Attachments:
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Post by crusher71isback on Jun 19, 2012 22:12:54 GMT -5
THERES A REASON WHY NOBODY BUYS THESE BY THE TRUCKLOAD. YOU WILL FIND OUT.
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Post by bluecrew72 on Jun 19, 2012 22:17:25 GMT -5
the last time I saw one of these run was back in the mid 90's ... and like others said, the body was the issue, when that sucker hit square with the front or rear it seemed to dish out some good hits but the inevitable happend and someone track shotted it and the body just could handle it... now with a liberal set of welding rules, weld pannels together... and today's techniques of body shaping who knows
BUT this is what derby'n is about... getting whatever cars and trying to build them to have fun... good luck and POST PICS, you got a fan here.
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Post by boom61 on Jun 19, 2012 22:50:26 GMT -5
tilt the front end, bet it would be the first time ever done. lol i'll be interested in pics. i've never seen any details of these.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2012 7:50:52 GMT -5
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Post by Tank on Jun 20, 2012 9:23:55 GMT -5
Edit: Do these have an X frame along with the perimeter frame? That X could be rough on a driveshaft...  |
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Post by Tank on Jun 20, 2012 9:28:10 GMT -5
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