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I'll let this article speak for its self : California Smog Reform: Classic Cars Get A New Lease on Life

I'd imagine it'd take : - Cragar S/S rims - Fenderwell-exit headers - The blessing from the Landy family for the decals and whatnot Is this the SS/FA car ? The SS/B car ?

That first New York Dolls album is timeless. Lots and lots of imitators in their wake ! This is one of my favourite tracks off the album :

Miss Emily Jane 2-MAR-2025 . She's in heat , so she's acting extra affectionate (haha). She was climbing all over me yesterday when I was trying to finish spring cleaning (haha). Brother Tao has been so good with her during this time in her development (he's always been such a great big brother to her). 1.) Emily with brother Tao just behind her ; my dad's talons in the background (one could cut glass with his toe nails) 2.) Emily climbs on me just after jumping-off of my shoulder.

I stand corrected on the engine. Here's info for those interested : Diesel [edit] The 1978 models also saw the introduction of the second diesel-powered Dodge pickup truck. Available as an economy choice in the D/W 150 and 200 trucks was Mitsubishi's 6DR5 4.0L inline six-cylinder naturally-aspirated diesel, rated at 105 hp (78 kW) at 3500 rpm, and 230 N·m (169 lb·ft) at 2200 rpm. The diesel used standard Dodge manual and automatic transmissions via a custom adapter plate which had the B/RB Big Block V8 bolt pattern. This rare factory option, VIN code H, was the result of the 1973 oil crisis and the collaboration of Chrysler and Mitsubishi.[3] The engine, while being trustworthy and having far better economy than any other engine in the Dodge lineup at the time, suffered from low power output and was considered to be underpowered by American standards, despite having been previously used in the Japanese 3.5-ton cab-over Mitsubishi T44 Jupiter Truck and in industrial applications. It was not available in California. Because of the low sales, it was phased out quickly, and as a result, it became practically a single-year specialty.

What year D-Series is it ? There actually was a N.A. Mitsubishi 4 cylinder diesel as an option for '78 or '79.

Thanks, Jon. I shall contact him .

I seem to recall someone offering an upgraded interior for the AMT '53 F-100. It included door panels and a seat, IIRC. My memory's about as long as my hair these days ; I can't recall who it was ( is, hopefully ) that offered the interior... Please share the link to the seller.

Circa 1972 (probably my 2nd birthday) with my new Radio Super wagon. Cars in the driveway are my paternal grandparents' 1964 Sedan de Ville , and my parents' 1969 Dart Custom ( LH23D9E - YQV 295 its licence plate number ). share your favourite photos here !

The local Cadillac / Peugeot dealership ( RIP ) was giving them away with any purchase of a new Cad or Peugeot , c.1988-1990. I'd be keen on having one - but modified ( I seem to recall a turbo version in c.1988... must-a been a real threat on the streets ! ). Natch, I'd hafta register my vision out-of-state, as Cali would throw a fit if I attempted to get my version examined for the Draconian emissions testing. Think : Renault R5 setup.

While I've never owned a copy ( I was 5 in '75 ) nor have I seen one in person , I would be down for one these days. Buck-twenty-five sounds like a score ! especially considering its condition and completeness. Be nice if Round2 would reissue this bad boy. Other 'an the Super Trick rims an' the tryes, the decals are the only differences between this issue ( 1st reissue ? ) and the later , 80's reissues ( not buildable as stock, as per the typical MPC 80s reissues... and that hideous, pitch-black tinted 'glass' of that era ). Gonna build that rascal ?

Splendid phantom '69 Chevelle 300 with a ZL-1 ZL1-Powered 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe May Be Ultimate Sleeper

That one was on me mind, too. In all its rusty glory ! I can only imagine how pressing that must've been for the film producers (et alia) to score a then seven-years-old Yugo from the salted roads of the nor'east ! Haha !

" After losing the two previous vehicles we had been issued, the only car the department was willing to release to us at this point was an unmarked 1987 Yugo, a Yugoslavian import donated to the department as a test vehicle by the government of that country and reflecting the cutting edge of Serbo-Croatian technology. " - Dan Ackroyd as Joe Friday in Dragnet ! (1987)

I can't wait for that rascal ! My friend here has one of the few ( maybe 5 total ? ) imported to the U.S. - a "1985 / 1986" model ( apparently, France recognises the car as an '85, but the U.S. calls it an '86... go figure ).

Renault sedan from A View to a Kill

I haven't received a reply from Robert Landy regarding his dad's '68 SS/EA Dart's engine colour.

Looks like someone got married and/or put one in the oven...

April 1976 issue of Car & Driver , pitting malaise against malaise : - L82 Corvette - 455 T/A - Dart Sport 360 - Mustang II Cobra 302 - C10 454 Out of all of these emasculated entrants , only the Dart Sport 360 and the C10 were sans California Converters . Chevy Corvette vs. Dodge Dart, Pontiac Firebird, Chevy Silverado, Ford Mustang

Emily sharing her first shared meal with brother Tao , 3-6-2024

I started one of these some 20, 22 years ago . I'd painted its engine Chrysler Engine Turquoise - dunno if it's correct, but I like it. I'm sure that "Dandy Dick" at least blueprinted the engine and swapped cams and made other class-rules modifications. Not sure if he repainted the engine (probably unnecessary). I'll enquire to his son , Robert, and see if he remembers.

The anodised aluminium tail lamp panel is correct for a '75. I've no idea as how to contact Keith.

Yep, a Dart Sport Rallye would be a natural !

Flawless , aren't they ? I have quite a few of the engine kits (Ford, Chrysler, Chevy) , a few transmissions, and a couple of differentials.