Re: 53 Cavalier Repower

Posted by shore72 On 2018/9/2 22:07:21

I've never been a fan of swaps; to me, the engine is the heart of the car & a transplant turns it into something else. I actually like the Ford 300 but I find it totally out of step with a Packard. The straight 8 is something special & a matter of pride. I've only been driving mine for a few weeks-yesterday I had several people go out of their way to talk to me-one gentleman followed me into a store just to chat. Those in the know will ask about the engine; how would I feel if I had to tell them, "Oh, it's got a Ford six."

Regarding AC & reliability, an old customer of mine has driven all over the country in a c.1949 F-1 pickup with a rebuilt flathead six and aftermarket AC.