You where writing to Nikko Kvasnicka;
>  NK> By the way, what would be considered Old Cars in this echo??? 
> Let me suggest anything up to 1973, when a number anti-pollution 
> systems were added to vehicles sold in the American market. 
Since I havn't seen Gerrys response yet, I do believe that any *VEHICLE*
15 years and older is considered fair game for the echo.
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> With earlier models, the contact point ignition systems were all 
> well understood, and understandable by mechanics.  Likewise, the 
> carburettors were often complex, but still understandable by the 
> experienced technician.  Same goes for standard transmissions, 
> differentials, drum brakes, suspension, etc.. the restorer can be 
> totally confident that the vehicle will perform as needed. 
 The HEI is not such a terrible electronic gadget, and much better than any
points system.
 What about disc brakes? Lots simpler than drums. No springs, no little
clips and washers.. =)
> Automatic trannys OTOH, have so many hidden galleys and hydraulic 
> valves that no technician can afford to spend the time to examine 
> them all, and still get more than one rebuilt a year; he must put 
> his faith in the immersion chemicals to clean the castings to the 
> point where they will *likely* be servicable. 
Well... they did that with the old stuff to.
> Of course, later models can be put on the road with aftermarket 
> ignition, emmission and fuel systems that may function, but of  
> course the vehicle won't be, therefore, in 'showroom' condition.
 "Real street rods have stone chips". I think that can be extended to
include that the car has whatever combination of bits and peices you want.
My (old) car certainly isn't in showroom condition... Its BETTER! =)
No. I'm not harping at you. Just a few of your opinions clash with my
opinions. Which just extends into the above also, cars are as individual as
the owner. (except these jelly beans they pass off these days as cars)
Alex.
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