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Ok Ok, I get it..... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

My original intended use was as a Period correct Day 2 tow vehicle in front of the Orange Z....
That was second choice behind a mid 70's Chevy C10 2wd Truck in a Short bed, 454, 400 turbo,12 bolt posi Silverado.....in Black (original paint) &amp; Red Custom cloth interior with tilt, Air and Cruise. Had Original C10 Rally wheels and RWL radials.
Va. Truck that was in central Ohio.....

Getting the truck would have entailed another project as it needed a Complete Repaint and all that goes with new medium priced paint....seals, trim, chrome, etc etc....
I chose the Malibu, a pretty, turn key fairly original low mileage car needing only minor TLC.......

All your input, opinions &amp; insight has me leaving the Malibu alone , driving it lightly with the wife in the cat bird seat (she's a real car guys trooper). Doing the TLC and finding a new Home for her....the car that is !
And.......finding a similar truck as I mentioned earlier. It doesn't need to be a BB...but has to be a stout 350 at least.......

I have time on my side but if the right one comes about I can handle it.

Thanks guys....
I'll see some of you in Carlisle the end of the month...
Yes Don ! You as well .... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Tom &amp; Freda

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I think your choice is right. The Malibu is a nice car with plenty of strengths- though towing isn't one of them.

The C10 is the obvious choice. I would also keep an eye out for an old Deville. Often you can find old Cadillacs which are well kept for reasonable dollars. They'll have a 472 or 500ci engine, big brakes, a/c and power everything. You ca but a bolt on class 3 hitch too. Drop top or not, you can't go wrong.




http://bringatrailer.com/2014/03/26/...sedan-deville/

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But are Kaditilacks cool enough ?

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Lace the roof and put the top down. Add some period wheel and all is good in my book. Air ride if you must.

http://www.frugalworld.com/wp-content/uploads/tilly.jpg

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Meant to say lace the roof OR put the top down- depending on what you buy. Yes, they are way cool in my mind but not everyone digs my &quot;coolness&quot; [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img]

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If you sell that car I want a shot at it! Love it!

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See Tom, I'm not the only one!

Love the rear quarter antenna.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Day2_69Z</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I'll see some of you in Carlisle the end of the month...
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I may take the '65 Nova up there. The car is semi-apart right now, so it will depend on how far I get this weekend. If you see a white '65 Nova 4-spd w/ red interior and chrome OE-style steel wheels, stop by and say hello. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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Update;
I have access to a 1966 427 L88 from the estate of &quot;Smokey&quot; Yunick. It's fresh and has a lot of History with the &quot;Best Damn Garage in Town&quot; .Documented of course and his exclusive signature all over it.
Maybe I should upgrade to an L88 and Smoke the Car I wanted to tow ?
Naw....I'll be posting the L88 on here For Sale in the classified section.
I don't have a Corvette or a Car worthy of this rare Back door concept 427 nor a Garage Mahal to display it in. (Nor Can I afford to) Maybe someone here does and has either a car or display area to &quot;Museum this piece&quot;
.. Yes, I'm serious, it's a real '66 427 L88 back doored to Smokey back before the '67 Cars became available..

More to come......I was asked to help place it in a New Home.
Tom

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: whitetop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tom, what color is the car? looks great.
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Color is GM 36 A Aqua Blue Poly
With white vinyl top
727 Interior.. Deluxe White Vinyl.