Summary:
Cheap, reliable, easy to maintain classic
Faults:
Front end ball bearings had to be replaced at 125.000 miles.
Heater switches didn’t work.
Dashboard clock didn’t work.
Fuel gauge never worked.
Front end broke tie-rod ends at 155.000 miles.
Valve lifters were worn out after 140.000 miles, because no oil could get up to the valve heads. Had to blow out oil lines.
Headliner was gone.
General Comments:
The car ran excellent and the 2-speed powerglide transmission was really a dream. It would actually do 80 mph on the highway!
Not particularly safe nor comfortable, but hey, it’s a classic!
Very reliable, and tough as nails.
Started in any type of weather, and never left me stranded anywhere, even though the fuel gauge didn’t work.
