EXACTLY! ... View more

Not too sure about the '64 Birds but my mom's '66 had a 428 in it. My dad and I, both hated that car because we did all the maintenance on it and it was a real bugger to work on. You had to unbolt the passenger side motor mount and jack the engine up to reach the # 3 and 4 spark plugs from under the car. The rear shocks you had to take out the back rest of the rear wrap around seat to access a small triangler hole in the body support to stick your hand into to get to the shock. But it was sure a fun car to drive and it did handle very well. By the by I am also a GM guy.... ... View more

If you are going into 6 cylinders. Don't for get GMC had a 305 V-6 along with Chevrolets 305 V_8. I have in my stable 3 different 390's. 1961 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe 390, 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 390 ( although technically a 394 ), and a 1967 Ford Galaxy 500 390FE. All 3 from different manufactures. I also have a 1963 Buick all aluminum 215 on an engine stand...lucky me...LOL And yes we are "just scratching the surface. Thanks ... View more

I notice a lot of comments that say this is a bogus article, but I dare any of they naysayers to go to any "parking lot show" and NOT see how they segregate themselves into groups by make, model, and style of cars/bikes. You will also see the if a muscle car guy goes over to the ricer area of the lot he will then be shunned by his fellow muscle car guys. This happens even at the track. I myself am a old school muscle car guy, but I make a point of going over to ricers, low riders whatever and see what the are doing. Fun to talk with them and am always amazed at the cars and the engineering they bring to their sid eof the street. We can all learn from each other no matter what kind or style of cars you like. It is still a car and part of our life style whether we like it or not. Thanks for the well written article, and the time you spent writing it. ... View more

Don't forget "Pinks" or "Pink Slips" ... View more

Very good article. Well written. But as I was reading through it was waiting for the mention of "THE RED-BALL EXPRESS" The story of American service men driving Duce and a half trucks, filled with "Jerry Cans"  back and forth to the front lines and the fuel depot. Check out the book.  ... View more

I agree with some of the replies here. Frankenstiened is not a good description of these cars. Also the CADMAD has a lot more detail to be sure. Might be a '59 body but why did they take the time and effort to cut off the "BIG" fins and put the much smaller '61 fins and tail lights on it?  ... View more