Author: The Director
Back on the road!
Been away for a while, and so has the car. I had to leave it stored a State away, but after nearly two years of sitting, it’s back! And it still runs the highways just like before, and I finally managed to fix the awful braking on it. (Did the master c…
Gas Mileage on a Run
So, a few days back, I took a 131.15 mile round trip. (I know, absurdly precise, but it was imperative for the math behind this.)
I went from Jersey to Pennsylvania, mostly using County Roads in Jersey on the way out, and there were a few 25 mph zones…
Thermoquad on a 318?
Well, this may sound stupid, or it may actually have been done before, but since I’m curious, here goes:
I found a 4 bbl carburetor in my locker in the garage that went on a 1982 Dodge Travco Motorhome we used to have. (A 440 powered that thing.) Anyway, I was flirting with the idea of seeing if it was possible to get that onto my 318 in the Fifth Avenue I have. It would definitely need a new intake manifold, but other than that, I don’t know if this is feasible. (I would also have to…
Rattle Can Paintjob
My ’88 Fifth Avenue is decent in shape, except for the paint. (I was selling it before, but I decided to keep it, so some of you may have seen it on Craigslist before.)
The hood is the worst, followed by the roof, and then the tops of the front fenders. It’s still on the original paint, and 30 years of weathering took its toll. I’m not looking to spend much, and since there’s a nice day tomorrow, I’m going to grab some primer, black spray paint, and 2k clear coat, and see what I can do.
It…
’88 Fifth Avenue
It’s been fun with this Fifth Avenue, but I don’t really have the time right now to do work on it, and I’m thinking it’s time to give it a chance somewhere else.
It’s got a black exterior, and a red velvet interior.
The issues you may ask? Well, it’s got faded paint, and I did fix the blower motor, but the vacuum wires behind the temperature control fell apart. That’s what needs fixing.
The car is located in South Amboy, New Jersey. I have this on a craigslist ad….
85 Fifth Avenue in South Jersey
I stumbled across this 1985 Fifth Avenue on Craigslist not too long ago. Just one picture to it, so it’s hard to judge the condition. Figure I’d put it here in case anyone might be trying to find one.
Introducing New Member: The Director
A "Mopar or No-car" enthusiast, although I do like GMs. I like car mechanic work, and learning about it on an M-Body.
I also do film and photography as a hobby.
Location: New Jersey