Blown 427
 

A couple hours ago I was driving my Beaumont to car show about 50 or 55 miles from home. I was cruising up I-85 when all of a sudden something started feeling strange. To start with I thought a tire was going flat. That was until I heard a small boom and a huge cloud of smoke came from under the car. I was in a construction area so I had to coast about a half mile to get off the road. I looked under the car and popped the hood expecting to see oil everywhere but there wasn't any. I tried to start it but only got a click from the starter. I had the car towed home but am too upset right now to start ripping into it to see what happened. It looks like it's time to build a 396 and detail my engine compartment like I have been wanting to do.
James

Re: Blown 427
 

SOrry to hear that...hope is is not a catostophic event..new possiblities now!

ALbert

Re: Blown 427
 

Glad nothing happened to you!
Now it might be time to clean the cruiser... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Re: Blown 427
 

I sure hope it's a minor thing, and you can get it fixed easy, and cheap, if that's at all possible now days. I feel the same way when I take one of my cars out, something will go wrong, but you just have to try to keep them in good repair at all times, to avoid the /// Big /// Blow-up...Keep us informed how all is going, good luck --- take care......Kasey

Re: Blown 427
 

what color is your sd????i owned a super nice 68 sd 396 car it was sequia green auto with buckets console etc...i know there can,t be many in the states just making sure it was not my old car...good luck https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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The car is maroon with a parchment top and interior. I know of a 5 or 6 68 SDs in the states. 3 of them are owned by another member of this site, 2 convertibles and a hardtop. There are only 7 or 8 convertibles left of the 65 built. Mine was in the Member's Rides a few months ago.
James

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ill post a few pics of my old sd it was a really net piece ,maybe a board member owns it????