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Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 2:23
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Subject: Re: [FWDLK] eBay '58 Fury (was
Digest etc etc)
The 58 Fury I had in the early 60's never was beat by a
55-57
Chevy and all my friends sure tried! They always got me off the line
but
after 40 MPH all they saw was my taillights! Only thing that ever beat
me
was a 60 Plymouth Sonoramic Commando ex NYS Police car that really
flew!
And who said that they got tired of the sound of the dual
four barrels? I
think that is about the greatest sound in the automotive
universe. It was
36 years between Dual Furys for me and I never forgot that
sound! Dick
W.
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If so inclined, a guy should keep it stock and go that extra
mile to do it right. I admire and respect those who do.
My bent is always to keep a period look but try and squeeze
better ecomony performance out of the cars. In several instances over
the years I found that a 2bbl 318 Plymouth .... say a 58, .... can
get a good 25%-50% better mileage running a 383 4bbl. Not to mention
that outrageously better go-fast from the big block.
Dick, .... you are SO right about that sound of the
kick down and those secondaries opening wide. I love it ! My
practical side wants to drive these cars though, and feeding two carbs to just
drive down the road increases fuel costs quite a bit. I have opted away
from the DQ's in favor of the single four. I will just have to enjoy
that sound when guys like you bring your cars around. Besides, both my
FL cars were stock four barrels rides.
B.
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