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novadude 03-09-2018 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verne_Frantz (Post 1391733)
Actually, the engineering specs state to add 105lbs to the curb weight with a Powerglide over the standard 3-spd.

And yes, that's an aluminum 'glide.

Verne:naughty:

~10-12 qts of oil, radiator cooler and piping, Torque converter, etc... I could see it, compared to a small compact 3-spd with an aluminum bellhousing, and 25 lb flywheel.

Lee Stewart 03-09-2018 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by novadude (Post 1391726)
What's the story on this? Weird 1/4 panel and C-pillar. Was this a '69 show / concept car?

I believe it was built for the Chicago Auto Show. It's the 1970 Olds Contessa Cutlass show car.

A couple of other show cars Olds built for auto shows:


https://s18.postimg.cc/ylkoc3nfd/image.jpg

1963 Olds J-TR Show Car

https://s18.postimg.cc/7nqradi7t/777.jpg

1965 Olds Cutlass 442 Convertible Show Car

Lee Stewart 03-09-2018 08:32 PM

https://s26.postimg.cc/fumtv4v49/image.jpg

https://jalopnik.com/i-would-buy-thi...ado-1823628158

Lee Stewart 03-09-2018 08:46 PM

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https://s26.postimg.cc/i6zf6nckp/ebay79828.jpg

Lee Stewart 03-09-2018 09:34 PM

https://s26.postimg.cc/zdw0i53t5/BBK1_EJJ.jpg

2018 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker Shakedown Package

454_Malibu 03-10-2018 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart (Post 1391776)
https://s26.postimg.org/zdw0i53t5/BBK1_EJJ.jpg

2018 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker Shakedown Package

Luv It.. With Out The Stripes..

John Brown 03-10-2018 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verne_Frantz (Post 1391733)
Actually, the engineering specs state to add 105lbs to the curb weight with a Powerglide over the standard 3-spd.

And yes, that's an aluminum 'glide.

Verne:naughty:

https://imgur.com/r/imagesofthe1960s/ls4KQ

AMA says about 7 pounds difference, in favor of the 4-speed on a 1967 Camaro.

https://imgur.com/r/imagesofthe1960s/ls4KQ

Lee Stewart 03-11-2018 02:20 PM

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Lee Stewart 03-11-2018 02:25 PM

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Lee Stewart 03-11-2018 02:25 PM

https://s26.postimg.cc/3jm3taj2x/image.jpg


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