Still looks to high for my old eyes!😗

I’d like to see what the hub center to wheel lip measurement is. I prefer the rear about 1”  max higher.
From the factory I always thought that the front was higher than the rear.
Also if the photos are not taken on level ground the ride height appearance will be off.

Bullet Bob wrote:

Looks good, Steve.  It's gotta be a tad high...just like the Heap...to handle all the Bash luggage without dragging it's butt.

If the Heap is high, mine will look like a 4 wheel drive.
 

Cruiser eh?

Then why pull the 6 cylinder?😁

Nice looking car.

Last edited by Nos681 (10/17/2021 10:58 AM)

I agree about the sound of an inline 6…or even a v6.

300 in the F150 with free flowing exhaust and Flowmaster 50 series for big block 3” (as requested by owner), still sounds like a diesel to me.  BTW, there is no drone in cab of truck with this muffler in a single outlet configuration. The turbo style muffler resonated in the cab. Even straight pipe was better than that turbo muffler…I cut it off day before install to see how it sounds in the cab.

Thanks for the comments.  Definitely driver quality paint on it.  Fits my purpose for the car. BASH CRUISER.
I ordered KYB GR-2 shocks today from Summit with a price match of Amazon price plus extra $5 off the set.

The very low mile Edelbrock shocks are now for sale if anybody needs performance type shocks.  They are just too stiff for this car.  And my old back

You could fit some N 50 15 under the pre 1" blocks...LOL   I added 1" blocks to my 69 also.  

MS wrote:

Remember, my intended use of the car is BASH CRUISER, not drag racer or corner carver. I want it to be comfortable with reasonable performance.

Don't tell me that you are retiring the blue Fastback?
The 69 is a nice looking machine by the way

Last edited by Toploader (10/25/2021 11:15 PM)

MS wrote:

I bought the fastback in 1987. It has earned some rest. The 69 will be built with long trips in mind, comfort and good mileage and better drivability in traffic situations. Plus more luggage space. And less worry of damage.

   I know what you mean.  The value in these fastbacks keep going up and I've been pretty careful where I drive mine and park it.  Id hate to get a door ding or accident.  When I retire down the road Im going to build one that I dont care so much If I get a ding or small dent.  Just want it dependable! 

Steve69
 

kardad wrote:

benedictine health system

. As much as I love my car, the 69/70 seems to be when they just got everything right.

 
AMEN!!

I have decided with mine......."so what if it gets a rock ding or scratch.....that's part of the patina that comes with a 55 year old car!"
I'm gonna continue to drive and enjoy (and maintain) my 66 for a long while!
6s6

6sally6 wrote:

kardad wrote:

benedictine health system

. As much as I love my car, the 69/70 seems to be when they just got everything right.

 
AMEN!!

I have decided with mine......."so what if it gets a rock ding or scratch.....that's part of the patina that comes with a 55 year old car!"
I'm gonna continue to drive and enjoy (and maintain) my 66 for a long while!
6s6

I'm with you Sal... I figure that we are only on this planet for so long and I want to enjoy mine, rather than let it sit in a garage.
I've had stone chips and windshield chips occur on mine. It's not fun, but I just get them repaired.
 

I understand the feeling guys.
I purchased the 65 with dents and bondo and someone vandalized the roof within a month of purchase.
I can park at far end of a parking lot and still find a shopping cart next to my car with another ding.
Seriously, jealous of this…a new Kia is probably faster than my car.
Perhaps I should have a Full Metal Jacket on it.😁
I even got rid of my kids before the 65…my kids have mentioned it me in humor.
I sure have enjoyed driving it and fixing it and driving some more.
Maybe someday I might paint it after I get the driveline the way I want it…maybe.