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by Ripper0863
Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Introduce myself
Replies: 71
Views: 17529

Re: Introduce myself

nice patina...lol. Looks great. body looks solid and straight.
by Ripper0863
Mon Mar 13, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: Showing Off
Topic: 64 caliente convertible
Replies: 5
Views: 1716

64 caliente convertible

More pics of our new ride. My Father in Law working on the car before it was painted

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by Ripper0863
Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: Showing Off
Topic: 64 Caliente Convertible
Replies: 8
Views: 1144

Re: 64 Caliente Convertible

Well hello neighbour...lol we like to ride our motorcycles in your area. Best riding/cruising roads in BC
by Ripper0863
Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 289 vs 302
Replies: 12
Views: 1584

Re: 289 vs 302

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Pic of the motor. Not a detailed pic by any means.
by Ripper0863
Fri Mar 10, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 289 vs 302
Replies: 12
Views: 1584

Re: 289 vs 302

that is kind of what I figured. not a lot of difference. I am not looking for a powerhouse ride. Just reliable but having some ponies to get up and go when needed. Perhaps a rebuild of the 289 is the way to go. beef it up a little...
by Ripper0863
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: 289 vs 302
Replies: 12
Views: 1584

289 vs 302

how much difference is there between the 289 and the 302. I am leaning on replacing the 289 with a 302 but unsure if it really worth the cost and effort. I would love to put a 302 crate engine in but hard to not just spend the money to rebuild the 289 to new. I am not a mechanic and dont know a lot ...
by Ripper0863
Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: new member from NW Oregon
Replies: 9
Views: 997

Re: new member from NW Oregon

Welcome. I too just joined this site. Cant wait to see what unfolds in the coming months/years. Your project looks like a ton of work but as we all know, in the end it will be amazing.
by Ripper0863
Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: Showing Off
Topic: 64 Caliente Convertible
Replies: 8
Views: 1144

64 Caliente Convertible

https://i.postimg.cc/bJwshn77/comet-rob-and-Leanne.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/tJ1J1jCD/comet-rob-and-Leanne1.jpg My wife has inherited her fathers 64 caliente ragtop. its had a total frame off restoration. I am sure I will be posting a lot more over the next few years in regards to this lovely piece ...
by Ripper0863
Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Fully restored 64 Comet Caliente Convertible
Replies: 4
Views: 731

Fully restored 64 Comet Caliente Convertible

My wife has inherited her fathers 64 caliente ragtop. its had a total frame off restoration. I am sure I will be posting a lot more over the next few years in regards to this lovely piece of history. We are Rob and Leanne from the West Coast of Canada, just outside of Victoria British Columbia. The ...