Re: 1957 Metropolitan!!

[Rocky Lear <rockylear@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If they can put a 460 Ford or 454 BBC in one, I'm sure you could put a 360 
in it. Those cars have pep and I think it would be cool to have the original 
4 built up.

Rocky
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe" <jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "AMClist" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>; "BadAssGremlins" 
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Cc: <Jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 5:50 PM
Subject: 1957 Metropolitan!!


> Ok..wish me luck. I MAY be getting my old high school
> music teachers 57 Metro coupe!Going back to look at it
> again this evening. He's had it in a auto museum for
> around 10-12 years or so atleast.Needs ALL brakes
> system replaced. Does run ok.Needs some lower body
> repairs(as usual).Needs exhaust also. Whats the darn
> thing worth? I'd also be getting a spare
> engine,trans,rear axle,front suspension....etc. I KNOW
> this isn't a cool car to most guys..BUT i rode in it
> with my "very awesome" band teacher while in school(i
> graduated in 1973). He also had a 1953 Ford
> Coupe("239"flathead powered)  we cruised in back then
> also! Thanks for any info. NOW...as long as my wife
> keeps her sense of humor?????? HMMMM!..WElllll wish me
> luck. I guess you COULD squeeze a 360 in it...naw! Joe
>
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