New guy that loves Biscaynes
 

I got my first 68 Biscayne in 1971. I was stationed at Offut AFB in Nebraska and found a real deal L72 427/425hp. 4 speed, 12 bolt 4.10 positraction 68 Biscayne. It was for sale at a local gas station for $1500 and I had just received a re-enlistment bonus. I had the car for two years and terrorized the streets of Omaha with it until circumstances caused me to sell it.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-scan0024.jpg

I have regretted selling that car more than any other I have owned. So, when opportunity came a long to relive those memories I had to jump.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-dscn0057.jpg

This car is a clone or tribute to my original L72 car. It is close to the same color, original was Tripoli Turquoise, this one is Grotto Blue. It has a 454 .030 over with oval port heads, solid lifter CompCams 561 lift, 282 duration cam, Edelbrock Performer 2.0 intake and Holley 750 cfm vacuum secondary carb. It has a Muncie M21 and 12 bolt with 3.73 gears. It is an original V8 car and the date code on the 12 bolt indicates it could be original. I know almost nothing of the cars history. I bought it from a dealer in MN who bought it from an estate. He stated it came from Ohio and previous to that possibly Georgia. It has been a drag car, there are tow tabs welded to the frame. I am in the process of bringing it back to Day 2 shape, I have already changed the exhaust to a Pypes Street Pro system and will be removing the fuel cell in the trunk and installing a stock type gas tank soon. I look forward to participating here and gaining knowledge from all the resident expertise.

Pat

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Very cool Biscayne! My '67 RS/SS396 is my time machine. I hop in and am 16 again. Sort of.

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Love it.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Reminds me of &quot;Two Tons of Fun&quot; ...

Welcome!

BIG

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You go Pat -- remember ... the difference between men and little boys it the cost and size of their toys!! TAZ

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... Pat ....welcome to the site.... we all love those cars [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

.... you will probably like this thread....

1966 Biscayne resto project

Your car looks awesome [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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Welcome aboard Pat!
Love your Biscayne too and have been enjoying your thread over @ the 2-Door Post site.
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~ Pete

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Beautiful Car...glad to have you here!

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Thanks guys, yes I have been active on the 2doorpost sight as well. Nice to have multiple places to hang out and talk about our old muscle cars.

Was thinking about the &quot;Two Tons of Fun.&quot; Do you realize the new high performance Challengers and Camaros outweigh my Biscayne by over 400 pounds? OF course I do not have all the fancy whizbang stuff they have, or the creature comforts.

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Sharp car (cool 'ol pic, too!)!

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OF course I do not have all the fancy whizbang stuff they have, or the creature comforts.

Who cares?!? Those cars are like a persons south end -- everyone has one. BUT NOT many Biscaynes as nice as yours out there!! TAZ

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Pat, welcome aboard [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 68l30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Love it.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Reminds me of &quot;Two Tons of Fun&quot; ...

Welcome!

BIG </div></div>

I had a 70 429 SCJ Torino and I always wanted that on a custom license plate
Welcome Pat!
how does this car run compared to your original?

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Sorry, just saw this response. This car is a little better behaved, not necessarily well behaved. I don't think it is as fast, but it's been over 40 years since I drove the original. Eventually I will have it out to Sacramento Raceway for the Wednesday Night Fun Drags and get some time slips. If it breaks into the 13s I think I will be happy.

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Pat,

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Have fun, be safe and share your results with us [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Welcome Pat, great to have you and your Biscky aboard

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Welcome Pat. Great looking 2 door post

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A lot has happened with this car in the year since I have had my &quot;new&quot; Biscayne. The 454 that was in it flattened a cam lobe and was replaced by a real L72 427/425 that I lucked into. It is a CE block engine made in 1970 that was pulled from a 1966 Corvette. It has been rebuilt once, .030 over with hard valve seats, otherwise stock. I have installed a new header back Pypes exhaust system, painted the wheels body color, put narrower tires in front, removed the fuel cell and installed a stock gas tank, replaced the rear springs to restore the correct ride height, rebuilt the M20 because it was leaking fluid out the input shaft (was missing the oil slinger). I have replaced the fender corner lights with blank trim pieces more likely for a Biscayne. Most recent project was to convert the long water pump to the short pump configuration and change to deep groove pulleys and the correct power steering pump. I will always identify it as a tribute car with a Day 2 theme. It's not really a clone because there are things that will never be totally correct, my goal is for people to recognize what it represents and have fun driving it! Here are a few pictures of how it looks now.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...56_cropped.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...5-dscn0581.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3-dscn1160.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...4-dscn1161.jpg

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Pat,

As I have said many times.....Pat Gets It [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

WELL DONE!

Dan

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Howdy Pat! I feel bad as you have been here for a year and I never knew it or welcomed you aboard! Love the &quot;rendition&quot;. That is my personal word for a car that I do that mimics a car from the past. I have 2 cars that really were significant race cars back then, but these &quot;current builds&quot; are hardly ever exactly how they were back then. I applaud you for your honesty and transparency in describing your car. Correct parts does not a real car make........but they sure do make it a real FUN car!!!! Great to have you my friend!!!

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Pat, Looks great! You've taken her in the perfect direction... but you didn't say how she &quot;goes&quot; now with an L72, better?


Paul

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Paul, She is stronger than with the 454, but I have yet to really &quot;get on it&quot; as I am still breaking in the new clutch I installed with the motor. Just rolling into the throttle it pulls very strong especially when you get past about 4000 rpm.

Thanks folks for the positive comments. I like the &quot;rendition&quot; term.