1969 L72 Biscayne

[Tarrytown SS427s]

Can't wait to see this thing finished! Where did you find the 15X6 steelies? Do disk calipers fit under them? Also, what type of mufflers are you using? Are you going to with a wide oval tire? Sorry for all the questions, I want my 68 L72 to sound just like that!
Steve

[2qwik2c]

The Biscayne looks great Howard. You should have stopped by my place with the Biscayne since I'm 10 minutes away from there and you already had it in the snow anyway.

Andrew.

[69Tom]

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Tom... Sorry , I guess I did not reply to your email on the exhaust I put on my Biscayne.It was a couple of years ago when I got it installed. It is a 2 1/2 stainless custom job done at a local shop . I wanted it to have the right bends as original. This cars resto has taken a few years with numerous set backs . Had issues with the block , and the engine has been out 3 times.

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No worries, Howard. I just thought I'd give you a hard time.

As you went for the original bends, I'm guessing your system is fairly close to the one Waldon's Antique Exhaust sells, aside from maybe your mufflers as I don't know what you put on there.

Here's the Waldron's link for those interested:
http://waldronexhaust.com/shop/produ...oducts_id=3938

Looking foward to seeing it completed. I just hope SMS doesn't take a year on the door panels.

[Tarrytown SS427s]

Here's a few pictures of my dads 69 L72 TH400 Bel Air. We dragged it back from Wyoming about seven years ago. Wish it were a 4 speed! It looks like the same color as Howards! If only I was a 69 guy.. lol

[Jonesy]

Wow, I'm starting to like the big 68-69 cars.

[scuncio]

Wow - that's an original L72 '69 Belair?

[Howmac]

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Can't wait to see this thing finished! Where did you find the 15X6 steelies? Do disk calipers fit under them? Also, what type of mufflers are you using? Are you going to with a wide oval tire? Sorry for all the questions, I want my 68 L72 to sound just like that!
Steve

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Steve , the steelies are the original YZ 15" for Disc brakes. Just picked up the freshly painted rims today with fresh BF Goodrich 225/70/15's. I might run a wider tire on the rally's with Police cap later on. Not sure which will look better.
As far as the muffler's make, it's been so long since they were installed ,I can't remember.

[Tarrytown SS427s]

Thanks for the info, Howard. I guess I need to find some YZ wheels for my 68 so I can run disks but retain the small hubcaps. I think your car will look great with either rim.
I just went through my database and found we have recorded 14 real 69 L72 cars in the last 10 years. Only five sedans!
Steve

[scuncio]

Just bringing this thread to the top - here is a rare YZ 15x6 wheel dated August 1968. Thought someone may need it for their big-car resto. When I owned my L72 Biscayne I looked endlessly for a fifth YZ wheel, so I hope this helps someone.

http://ebay.to/2c7Rzjm

[earntaz]

Tony -- what kind/brand of paint did you use to refinish the wheel? Thanks ... TAZ