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White vinyl. To many shades of blue might look weird. Schedule postponed, due to the 2 week snow delay :(
I could be mistaken about the photo, could be after paint in 80-81, prior to the Sprint...

It is Washington....

Found an old Polaroid from the 70’s.

Was not a fan of the black plastic wiper blades.
Looks much better imo.

Thanks Roger. Yes it is a bit chilly. But the heater works! And I like to take advantage of nice weather when we have it. Not much sand on the roads yet.
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Got the top latched after being stowed for 40 years lol. Road test new master cyl. 120 mi.

New brass Radiator, hoses, clamps and coolant, just in time for a fathers day spin.

Websites say it doesnt fit.....

yes Roger.

Drums cut, new races, bearings, seals, and a quart of dot4.
Drove nice around the block.
Now on to the original issue.....the radiator.
Scott Drake $250
Fluidyne $525
Im a bit...

Oops. thought that stuff was for imports :D

finished up the shoes and stuff. cutting drums tomorrow.

Should be able to finish up the front brakes this weekend.
Shoes, Hoses, cyls, bearings, seals.
Will spin the drums on the lathe.
Radiator, cap, belt, and hoses next.

Got a new exhaust manifold. Match ported it to the gasket. Ran it over a flat table belt sander to insure the ports were flat.
Removed all the bolts and studs with NO issues, yay.
Sounds good, no...

Dont give up your search, the tires are out there. They may not be exactly what you want like mine, but close. Looks are important, however driving is more important.
One of my kids said "it looks...

4 new 185/80/13 Maxxis, slighty over sized, and a little soft, but so much better than the VERY old Sears weatherhandlers.
Maybe a shock absorber upgrade soon as well.

Top hadnt been up in probably 25 years. After spending half the day installing the fresh painted bits, I let the top soak up some rays. It was about .500" from pin /latch alignment.
Got er done....

Painted these pieces 35 years ago, shade was off a tad.
Better now

Went for a drive Saturday with my daughter. I am amazed at the fuel economy of the 170. Stopped in at the Arlington Burger king where the hot rod club meets. Drove the backroads home.

I paid 1500.00 for the Raven Sprint. I borrowed the money from my Dad. I paid him back $100.00 a month. Painting the Futura was in a way, intrest on the "loan".

Shucks,,,missed a good one. I tried to get there, however removing the battery tray, cleaning up the mess and installing a new battery took longer than I had anticipated.
Road test up to Lil...

Interesting facts. Thank you for sharing.

Back in 1977 my dad purchased this car for $1700.00 with new paint, top and carpet. About a year later the paint faded. I compounded the paint back to an...

Actually, I've had that dream,,,,,,V8,C4, 4 wheel discs,,,,,
I definitely have to alleviate the 58-61 mph shimmy first.

Thank you for the suggestions.

I am looking to repair or replace my 1963 Futura 6cyl auto, radiator. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the likes.
w/w had yellowed slightly over time. Scrubbed them twice.:3g:

Thanks Gina. You have all set the bar very high,,, just tryIng to follow suit.:BEER:

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Polished and ready to go!
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