My new 78 NYB

[MarPar]

Great lookin' car! and love the sign! MAGA

Thanks stole sign off the interstate day after election

that's awesome!!!

 

[1978 NYB]

Nice! I didn't even notice the sign! LOL!

 

[Payton Mitchell]

Nice! I didn't even notice the sign! LOL!

That's what happens when your looking at a sexy NYB you over look things

 

[imperialman]

Picked this car up here in Texas on a trade deal. I'm guessing I have $800 in it I plan on driving it alot next Summer. I'm planning on swapping intake for a Eddie aluminum and swapping dis for hei. Also considering purchasing the Fitech system and installing it on the 440. I am the third owner I tracked down the pervious owner and he bought it in the early 90s. Only put a couple thousand miles on it when he had it. Any input would be appreciated thanks in advance .

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Very Nice! Its the same color combination as my 78.
Any interior pictures?

 

[Payton Mitchell]

Sure do I was really impressed with the condition of the headliner.

 

[imperialman]

Sure do I was really impressed with the condition of the headliner.

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Looks great!

 

[cantflip]

Sure do I was really impressed with the condition of the headliner.

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Wow... very nice. Other than the standard shrinkage of the steering wheel, looks almost perfect.

I would bet you could easily double your money on this one...

 

[Payton Mitchell]

Yea sir I figured I could pretty easy . I'm gonna ask about the other two soon.

 

[straightarrow]

I'm planning on swapping intake for a Eddie aluminum and swapping dis for hei. Also considering purchasing the Fitech system and installing it on the 440.

So I was minutes from getting the Chevy throttle body conversion for mine but my wifes $4600 transmission crapped out. So car money got tight LOL. Ive always had incredible luck with Chevy TBI. I called and talked to them and I could get the whole setup for around $840 IIRC. No learn process and cheap replacement parts.

 

[Payton Mitchell]

Right on I've spent that on my Dodge tranny couple months ago.

 

[1978 NYB]

That leather looks like it is in excellent condition.

 

[cantflip]

So I was minutes from getting the Chevy throttle body conversion for mine but my wifes $4600 transmission crapped out. So car money got tight LOL. Ive always had incredible luck with Chevy TBI. I called and talked to them and I could get the whole setup for around $840 IIRC. No learn process and cheap replacement parts.

I'd like you to post what you find... but I'm still not quite able to get fully behind any of these conversions. I suppose the swap could be pretty close for a cruiser... but so could a carb...

 

[imperialman]

That leather looks like it is in excellent condition.

That leather really does look great. I have been using Leatherique for the leather in my 78. Very happy with the results.

 

[live4theking]

That's a really nice looking ride.

 

[1978 NYB]

I have used this stuff with pretty good results. I'll put another condition coat on this spring.

 

[imperialman]

I have used this stuff with pretty good results. I'll put another condition coat on this spring.

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Yep I have heard good things about Hide Food.
Haven't used it though as Leatherique was recommended by some on the Auto Geeks site to be a better product for penetrating sealed leather.
Next time I need a leather product I will give the Hide food a try .

 

[Payton Mitchell]

Thanks slot every one I'll look into those products.