That is a nice example. Nowadays people are all about the patina, but I would go against that trend and have it properly stripped and repainted in order to stop the benign rust. Behind a 348 I would have expected one of those abominable Turboglides, the 1 speed automatic with a 3-element torque converter. This one has a Powerglide, which would be a cast iron early version. It is a Kingswood which is essentially a Bel Air with the 3 row seating. The equivalent 2-row Bel Air wagon would be a Parkwood.
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67 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe, Oshawa-built 250 PG never disturbed.
In garage, 296 cid inline six & TH350...
Cam, Toronto.
I don't judge a man by how far he's fallen, but by how far back he bounces - Patton
Nice, nice nice! So tell me... The was no Brookwood in '59? I have a '58 Brookwood here.. Never heard of a Parkwood.. Or is it a Canadian/American thing?
Wow, that's nice. If the planets had aligned themselves differently in my life, that car would be coming home to me, regardless of the cost.
And I agree that it needs the full treatment. While I do have an appreciation for 'patina', I still think that nice cars should be made to be as nice as they can be. Original paint is always best if there is only minor damage on it, however I think that once it gets to this point it needs paint.
I think a semi gloss coat of clear on top of that would look perfect.
It looks like the '59 wagon in the original post is semi-cleared. That's what I plan on doing to my car.
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'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
To me it still looks too shiny. I'd make it flatter.
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'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
Mate of mine here in brisbane has a 60 kingswood. Not factory big block though...
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cutting a roof off a four door is NOT a convertible.....
65 Parisienne convertible.one of 49 built for RHD export market,402BBC, T400, 2500 stally, posi rear, upgraded brakes with front discs, FUEL FAST efi custom built by me.
Behind a 348 I would have expected one of those abominable Turboglides, the 1 speed automatic with a 3-element torque converter. This one has a Powerglide, which would be a cast iron early version.
The add does mention GRpowerglide...
Turboglide had a Grade Retard position rather than L
That is a nice example. Nowadays people are all about the patina, but I would go against that trend and have it properly stripped and repainted in order to stop the benign rust. Behind a 348 I would have expected one of those abominable Turboglides, the 1 speed automatic with a 3-element torque converter. This one has a Powerglide, which would be a cast iron early version. It is a Kingswood which is essentially a Bel Air with the 3 row seating. The equivalent 2-row Bel Air wagon would be a Parkwood.
Can you tell us what you don't like about Turboglides?
Wow, that's nice. If the planets had aligned themselves differently in my life, that car would be coming home to me, regardless of the cost.
And I agree that it needs the full treatment. While I do have an appreciation for 'patina', I still think that nice cars should be made to be as nice as they can be. Original paint is always best if there is only minor damage on it, however I think that once it gets to this point it needs paint.
Thanks for posting this.
That IS a totally cool 59........although green on green would not have been MY color choice...
Note the ultra rare "step pads" on the rear bumper.....and courtesy light.....for the third seat....
That is a nice example. Nowadays people are all about the patina, but I would go against that trend and have it properly stripped and repainted in order to stop the benign rust. Behind a 348 I would have expected one of those abominable Turboglides, the 1 speed automatic with a 3-element torque converter. This one has a Powerglide, which would be a cast iron early version. It is a Kingswood which is essentially a Bel Air with the 3 row seating. The equivalent 2-row Bel Air wagon would be a Parkwood.
Can you tell us what you don't like about Turboglides?
They were kind of an abandoned design, they lacked a discernible shift like a CVT trans, repair history, short production and therefore short factory support, plus buyer preference, and the success of the (abominable) Powerglide seemed to relegate the trans into the world of the unloved, unsupported, unlamented engineering triumphs from the days of olde. Actually it is astonishing that the Powerglide has any following whatsoever, but as they say, time will tell. They work in situations where more shifts mean more wasted energy, as long as you have a powerband able to work in concert with them. Unless you are singularly weak, you could probably lift and carry an aluminum Powerglide yourself since they are so light. Rotational mass is low but the ratios suck.
Many Turboglides were replaced with Powerglides at the dealer, at independent garages, and with anyone with any sensibilities. Having said that, if I had a car still running a Turboglide I would probably retain it for history's sake. I do remember a 62 Impala 327 Sport Sedan with a Turboglide, but it always confused me. I thought the Turboglide was history after '61.
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67 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe, Oshawa-built 250 PG never disturbed.
In garage, 296 cid inline six & TH350...
Cam, Toronto.
I don't judge a man by how far he's fallen, but by how far back he bounces - Patton
I ask....because I have a W motor 59.....that came with a Turboglide...but was replaced with a 'glide just prior to my purchase...
Acquired one last year and am seriously considering putting it in.....would like to experience the "shiftless magic".
As I understand it...the Turboglide design....evolved from the Buick Dynaflo....which was very popular in it's day..
In todays world....the 2 speed Powerglide is quite refreshing......with the current crop of 7 speed automatics.....which will prolly be non-rebuildable due to labour costs.
I have several X-frame cars with 283\'glides....and it doesn't get much better.....for simplicity/performance .....and fuel economy......not forgetting the rear pump "self-starting" feature......and the overall LIGHT weight...