Cruising in your Muscle Car in the 1960's
#1
Posted 25 January 2010 - 03:57 PM
#3
Posted 27 January 2010 - 11:37 AM
Now I just cruise I35 back and forth to work in my '69 Camaro.
Erik France
#4
Posted 27 January 2010 - 03:08 PM
In 1969 to 1970 I had a Z/28 Camaro and then a 69 Chevelle S/S 396 375hp, but by then I was married and the street racing was over but we still cruised all of the car hop drive-ins.....Carlson's all of the Clovers and Lone Stars of Ft Worth. We would cruise mostly University Dr to Berry St and Seminary Dr, River Oaks, Camp Bowie and 7th St. heading toward town. Those were the fun days....I am 67 now and back then I was in my mid to late 20's. Too bad most of the good times are gone. I sure wish I could have one of those cars back that I had between 1964 and 1970. They were all Chevys except for a 67 Dodge Coronet 426 Hemi which I really didn't care for that much as it was the only car I ever had with white interior. All of my other cars always came with black interior, which I favored over other color interiors.
#5
Posted 27 January 2010 - 05:44 PM
#7
Posted 28 January 2010 - 10:21 AM
I got my 1st car in 1963 when I was 19 years old from Green Motor Co. on S. Henderson in Ft Worth...It was a 1956 solid white BelAir 2dr post with a stock 265 small block with dual exhaust and 3 speed on the floor. If I remember right I paid $1200 but I put down $500 so I financed $700 and my payments were $50 per month. Try and do that today. One of the first things I did was to get a set of Morbec Mag wheels that were actually manufactured in Ft Worth. This was the car that I learned to do a lot of things as far as upkeep. I replaced the clutch in the parking lot of the base and that's when I learned that a line up spline tool was needed to install a clutch. The best way to learn is to ask, which I eventually did. I was still in the Air Force at Carswell AFB and needless to say, I all of a sudden developed quite a few buddies that wanted to cruise off base in Ft Worth with me...Back then not too many younger guys had their own car as military pay has never been good at all. As long as I could keep my car payment close to the same, I tried to get a new car each year. At this time I hadn't met Terry (my girlfriend) yet as that happened in Aug. of 1964.
#8
Posted 28 January 2010 - 11:28 AM
Here is Terry and my 65 Chevelle in 1965.
Sweet!
Nice car too.
#9
Posted 28 January 2010 - 02:37 PM
One day in mid 1964 I was driving down on Henderson St and went by Green Motor Co. again and saw a car that had my name all over it and I had to have it. It was a 1964 burgundy Impala S/S with all black interior and bucket seats. It had a high performance 327 300hp engine with a 4speed on the floor. No matter what, I had to have this car, it was priced at $2,800 and I got $1,000 for my 56 BelAir and I financed the rest at $84.00 per month including insurance. If I stayed money smart, I knew I could afford it, so I went and did it. Wow! I was only 22 years old and I had a my first BRAND NEW car and I was now officially "Hot Stuff"
#10
Posted 28 January 2010 - 07:55 PM
One day in mid 1964 I was driving down on Henderson St and went by Green Motor Co. again and saw a car that had my name all over it and I had to have it. It was a 1964 burgundy Impala S/S with all black interior and bucket seats. It had a high performance 327 300hp engine with a 4speed on the floor. No matter what, I had to have this car, it was priced at $2,800 and I got $1,000 for my 56 BelAir and I financed the rest at $84.00 per month including insurance. If I stayed money smart, I knew I could afford it, so I went and did it. Wow! I was only 22 years old and I had a my first BRAND NEW car and I was now officially "Hot Stuff"
Now did you own the 64 Chevy SS at the same time as the 65 Chevelle? Or did you just go thru machines that quick?
And the 64 SS. This is a recent pic? Pretty fancy wheels for back then...
#11
Posted 28 January 2010 - 08:13 PM
One day in mid 1964 I was driving down on Henderson St and went by Green Motor Co. again and saw a car that had my name all over it and I had to have it. It was a 1964 burgundy Impala S/S with all black interior and bucket seats. It had a high performance 327 300hp engine with a 4speed on the floor. No matter what, I had to have this car, it was priced at $2,800 and I got $1,000 for my 56 BelAir and I financed the rest at $84.00 per month including insurance. If I stayed money smart, I knew I could afford it, so I went and did it. Wow! I was only 22 years old and I had a my first BRAND NEW car and I was now officially "Hot Stuff"<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Now did you own the 64 Chevy SS at the same time as the 65 Chevelle? Or did you just go thru machines that quick?
And the 64 SS. This is a recent pic? Pretty fancy wheels for back then...
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No..I got the 65 black chevelle in 65 after I had the Impala a year from 64 to 65., and those are the wheels that I had on the 56 BelAir that I kept when I traded it for the 64 Impala. I actually got a new car each year till 1969. They will be shown here as I go along.
#12
Posted 28 January 2010 - 08:55 PM
#13
Posted 29 January 2010 - 12:37 PM
#14
Posted 02 February 2010 - 04:34 PM
#15
Posted 11 February 2010 - 08:22 PM
Here is Terry and my 65 Chevelle in 1965. My love of 45 years was taken by God in March of 2008.
Beautiful Wife and Beautiful car.
Fort Worth Texas
#16
Posted 11 February 2010 - 08:33 PM
I drive a 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 2008. It it primered at the moment but will be HOK Candy Apple Red. I know it is not muscle but it is my ride.
Me in Odessa Texas at a car show
Me at Sonic on Main St in the Stock Yards. March 2008.
Fort Worth Texas
#17
Posted 12 February 2010 - 10:07 AM
I drive a 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 2008. It it primered at the moment but will be HOK Candy Apple Red. I know it is not muscle but it is my ride.
Me in Odessa Texas at a car show
Me at Sonic on Main St in the Stock Yards. March 2008.
#18
Posted 12 February 2010 - 10:41 AM
Well Im 22 and I am no where near the 60's but here is my ride.
I drive a 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 2008. It it primered at the moment but will be HOK Candy Apple Red. I know it is not muscle but it is my ride.
Me in Odessa Texas at a car show
Me at Sonic on Main St in the Stock Yards. March 2008.
!984 Olds Cutlass. A definite classic that I bet you can't wait to buy all waxes and polishes to make it shine. To me if it doesn't have rear wheel drive it won't last 10 years, but you have a very desirable classic that will go on and on. I bet you could tear that car completely down and put it back together all by yourself...Keep up the good work and stay proud.
#19
Posted 12 February 2010 - 03:34 PM
Very true and I have started tearing it down. New front end.
New front end.
Im also looking for a posi track rear end axle. next on the list is to paint it. I already have all my supplies
Fort Worth Texas
#20
Posted 13 February 2010 - 10:27 AM
#21
Posted 13 February 2010 - 10:56 AM
Very true and I have started tearing it down. New front end.
New front end.
Im also looking for a posi track rear end axle. next on the list is to paint it. I already have all my supplies
What engine is in your Cutlass? and what is your first name? It looks by the repair that the hood had some hail damage over the years.
#22
Posted 14 February 2010 - 08:57 AM
But my first car, other than driving my parent's cars, was a 1966 Mustang I bought for $900 in 1982.
Young and dumb, I traded it in for a 1984 Camaro, which was brand new and came with payments forever.
Sure with I had that old Mustang now.
#23
Posted 14 February 2010 - 03:13 PM
Stock V6 and no hale damage. it was the sande I used that made it look that way. My name is Juan
Fort Worth Texas
#24
Posted 14 February 2010 - 03:47 PM
A girl I dated back then did have a maroon one though, a 1965
#25
Posted 20 February 2010 - 08:58 PM
#26
Posted 21 February 2010 - 12:23 AM
Fort Worth Texas
#27
Posted 21 February 2010 - 09:17 AM
That car today would sell for up to 60K at auction....I had my good times with it for only $3,200.
#28
Posted 24 February 2010 - 03:37 PM
Terry.. 1971
1969 Camaro..Z/28
#29
Posted 26 February 2010 - 02:28 PM
Fort Worth Texas
#30
Posted 27 February 2010 - 04:00 PM
Here Juan...You can have this... No No No, just the car.
haha thanks.
Fort Worth Texas
#31
Posted 28 February 2010 - 01:48 PM
Fort Worth Texas
#32
Posted 08 March 2010 - 01:29 AM
Fort Worth Texas
#33
Posted 15 March 2010 - 11:35 AM
1970 LT1 350 CI with Bowtie Turbo heads Approx.425 hp.
Turbo 400 B&M auto Trans
Narrowed 12 bolt 410 positrac rearend and tubbed for wide rear Weld wheels
Front 5 lug disc brake set up from a 70 Chevelle
This car was total heavy duty and Hi Perf all the way.
In 1992 it was sold for $12K. I sure wish I still had it, as it was the last of my Hi Perf. cars.
#34
Posted 09 April 2010 - 06:03 PM
Hey Herb I just picked up this sweet 1964 Impala
Fort Worth Texas
#35
Posted 10 April 2010 - 12:57 PM
Hey Herb I just picked up this sweet 1964 Impala
I am so jealous!! The 64 Impala SS that I had was the best car by far I ever had. It looks like a great fixer upper. Did someone get shot in that car as I see a bullet hole in the windshield? Does it have a drive train? If so what is it. Wow!! it looks like a convertible too. Can I have it? PLEASE.
#36
Posted 10 April 2010 - 03:00 PM
BTW thats not my house. thats where I bought it from Eastside. LOL
Fort Worth Texas
#37
Posted 11 April 2010 - 09:40 PM
Fort Worth Texas
#38
Posted 13 April 2010 - 01:44 PM
Best believe I aint going no where!!
#39
Posted 13 April 2010 - 01:45 PM
Best believe I aint going no where!!
#41
Posted 14 April 2010 - 02:30 AM
Already have a wish list on that site.
Fort Worth Texas
#42
Posted 22 April 2010 - 01:23 PM
Fort Worth Texas
#43
Posted 09 July 2010 - 01:46 PM
Any changes to your 64??
I know unless you have connections or go to a lot of swap meets, prices on these classic parts are out of sight.
Take care my friend.
Herb
#44
Posted 10 July 2010 - 02:17 PM
Any changes to your 64??
I know unless you have connections or go to a lot of swap meets, prices on these classic parts are out of sight.
Take care my friend.
Herb
Nope its put away. It is a long term project. still working on my cutlass first. I do have connections and I do go to alot of swap meets though. none the less the prices are still up there. lucky for me most of my trim in complete.
Fort Worth Texas
#45
Posted 31 July 2010 - 09:37 PM
Hey Juan....Here you go.....
Always...Herb
I build lowriders not that crap.... errrr I hate those cars.
Fort Worth Texas
#46
Posted 01 August 2010 - 10:32 AM
Hey Juan....Here you go.....
Always...Herb
I build lowriders not that crap.... errrr I hate those cars.
OMG Sorry I hit a sensitive spot. I really don't like em either. Maybe next time I will do better.
LOL its ok man. Its just funny.
Fort Worth Texas
#47
Posted 01 August 2010 - 05:25 PM
Much better??
Herb
#48
Posted 01 August 2010 - 07:43 PM
Fort Worth Texas
#49
Posted 12 September 2010 - 06:49 PM
#50
Posted 12 September 2010 - 08:49 PM
Fort Worth Texas
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