commando1
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Don't need a poll. I already know the answer.
Slab vs. Fusie vs. Formal Poll thread
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polara71
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More formies here than fuselage cars
commando1
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Wasn't my impression. I need to do a mental recount.
polara71
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I get the impression fuselages are the least represented
70bigblockdodge
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I can appreciate a formal my first hands on with a Mopar (77 ply gran fury wagon). Guy I went to high school with had a 75-76 Malibu had a 327 and 4+:1 rear end , typical gm crap little motor big gear overweight sure he would pull out on me but had little chance after 100 mph, it probably geared out to about. 110 mph and done I would go by him like he was standing still, and that was my parents smogger. LOL
I like A+B but not C or C+A but not B or B+C but not A.
commando1
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bluefury361
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I've looked at the poll and just have to obstain from voting.
I can't make a choice. To me it's more of a model then a style. Sure ... I like fusies. Do I like a fusie 4 door sedan more then a slab convertible ...... ? .. NO. Would I choose a formal to road trim in .....? YEP.
I'm throwing in the towel.
I can't make a choice. To me it's more of a model then a style. Sure ... I like fusies. Do I like a fusie 4 door sedan more then a slab convertible ...... ? .. NO. Would I choose a formal to road trim in .....? YEP.
I'm throwing in the towel.
49 votes and Fusie's and Slabs ARE neck and neck at the present .. 16 and 17 respectively
A road trip in a formal is very nice...
bluefury361
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What would be the point of choosing that option....? :thinker: ....Why is that even an option .. :edgy:
For guys that can't make up their mind
70NPORT
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So the fuselage cars have pulled ahead now, interesting.
commando1
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I don't know if I can make up my mind.
Wildaugust
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Yeah, it's a difficult decision to make. I would probably go with Slabs, but then I'd be voting against my own car and the Fusies don't get enough love in this world as it is. :laughing3:
SLABS:
Pros;
1. Very bold styling.
2. Probably had more metal in them than Fusies.
3. Factory 4-speed option.
4. Performance engines available.
5. Buckets and Console available.
6. Convertible available.
Cons;
1. Rather primitive technology in early years (single reservoir master cylinder, etc.).
FUSIES:
Pros;
1. Updated technology. (Dual master cylinder, electronic VR, electronic ignition).
2. "Torsion Quiet Ride" after 1971. I don't know if most of you consider that a pro or a con.
3. Performance engines still available, up to 1971 anyway.
4. Manual trans still available for first (two?) years, making a 4-speed swap possible.
5. Buckets and Console still available for first couple of years.
6. Still had very distinct styling.
Cons;
1. More use of plastic, especially in interior.
2. No 4-speed option.
3. Engine horsepower ratings decreased during Fusie production.
4. Convertible production ended during Fusie years.
5. Buckets and Console option ended during Fusie years.
FORMALS:
Pros;
1. More luxury options and creature comforts than ever.
2. Chrysler New Yorker probably nicest looking of all full-size cars built by the "Big Three" between 1974-78.
Cons;
1. Increasingly more plastic used.
2. Decreased engine horsepower mainly due to C.A.F.E and emissions legislation.
3. Introduction of "Electronic Lean Burn".
4. Styling became more bland and generic looking among all of the "Big Three" ( GM, Ford & Chrysler.
5. No Convertibles available.
I think the most popular full-size cars from all of the "Big Three" would have to be the '65-'66. I mean, you will always see '65-'66 Impalas, Galaxies, Bonnevilles, etc. at the cruise nights. The '67-'68 models are also likely to be there. There's less chance of seeing '69-'70 full-size cars at the cruise nights and shows. The '71-'76 Chevy's seem to be popular among the "donk" crowd, but really not that popular otherwise and when was the last time you saw a '74-'78 Ford? There was a guy around here that was building a '73 Ford Galaxie 2- door as a lowrider. He had the bags, compressors and everything in it, but still needed to do the body and paint as well as the interior. I don't know if he ever finished it. It would have been a nice lowrider if you're into them. It's the same with the Mopars. I see quite a few Slabs at the cruise nights, but not many Fusies. So far I've only seen one Formal and I've been going to them for the last seven or eight years.
The above list is just based on my personal observations and opinion, of course.
SLABS:
Pros;
1. Very bold styling.
2. Probably had more metal in them than Fusies.
3. Factory 4-speed option.
4. Performance engines available.
5. Buckets and Console available.
6. Convertible available.
Cons;
1. Rather primitive technology in early years (single reservoir master cylinder, etc.).
FUSIES:
Pros;
1. Updated technology. (Dual master cylinder, electronic VR, electronic ignition).
2. "Torsion Quiet Ride" after 1971. I don't know if most of you consider that a pro or a con.
3. Performance engines still available, up to 1971 anyway.
4. Manual trans still available for first (two?) years, making a 4-speed swap possible.
5. Buckets and Console still available for first couple of years.
6. Still had very distinct styling.
Cons;
1. More use of plastic, especially in interior.
2. No 4-speed option.
3. Engine horsepower ratings decreased during Fusie production.
4. Convertible production ended during Fusie years.
5. Buckets and Console option ended during Fusie years.
FORMALS:
Pros;
1. More luxury options and creature comforts than ever.
2. Chrysler New Yorker probably nicest looking of all full-size cars built by the "Big Three" between 1974-78.
Cons;
1. Increasingly more plastic used.
2. Decreased engine horsepower mainly due to C.A.F.E and emissions legislation.
3. Introduction of "Electronic Lean Burn".
4. Styling became more bland and generic looking among all of the "Big Three" ( GM, Ford & Chrysler.
5. No Convertibles available.
I think the most popular full-size cars from all of the "Big Three" would have to be the '65-'66. I mean, you will always see '65-'66 Impalas, Galaxies, Bonnevilles, etc. at the cruise nights. The '67-'68 models are also likely to be there. There's less chance of seeing '69-'70 full-size cars at the cruise nights and shows. The '71-'76 Chevy's seem to be popular among the "donk" crowd, but really not that popular otherwise and when was the last time you saw a '74-'78 Ford? There was a guy around here that was building a '73 Ford Galaxie 2- door as a lowrider. He had the bags, compressors and everything in it, but still needed to do the body and paint as well as the interior. I don't know if he ever finished it. It would have been a nice lowrider if you're into them. It's the same with the Mopars. I see quite a few Slabs at the cruise nights, but not many Fusies. So far I've only seen one Formal and I've been going to them for the last seven or eight years.
The above list is just based on my personal observations and opinion, of course.
Mr C
Senior Member
Performance engines were (both the U code 440 and the P code 400) were available in Formals until 77 (although progressively weaker due to smog regulations as mentioned).
I have never seen/ heard of a performance engine coded 78 C body...I think that's because the police cars moved to the B body line away from the C bodies in 78.
I have never seen/ heard of a performance engine coded 78 C body...I think that's because the police cars moved to the B body line away from the C bodies in 78.
commando1
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polara71
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Tied up again at 19
