Personalized touch to 65 Jetstar I (so people will stop asking what engine is in it:)
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Personalized touch to 65 Jetstar I (so people will stop asking what engine is in it:)
For those who don't know, the "425" emblems were used on '67 Delmont 88s so equipped. The font is reminiscent of that used on the similar era 442 emblems, and nicely matches the "Jetstar" script on my car. Nice thing is its not permanent (posts were removed and they are installed with double sided tape), so I can easily remove them when and if I decide to.
Here's what the emblem looks like in its factory application:
Here's what the emblem looks like in its factory application:
Last edited by aliensatemybuick; Jun 17, 2009 at 06:45 PM.
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Thanks...I'm hoping with the new emblem, I'll be allowed to enter my car in a local for-charity car show (they are very picky about who can contribute to their charity; no small-block cars allowed
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A very nice finishing touch, and non permamnent. I love that mirrored paint that is in the last picture!
You will still get (non-car) people asking what kind of engine it has. I am still asked by the automotive ignorant if my car has a "V6" in it. When i say V8, their eyes almost pop out...
You will still get (non-car) people asking what kind of engine it has. I am still asked by the automotive ignorant if my car has a "V6" in it. When i say V8, their eyes almost pop out...
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On the subject of personalized touches, I've since fiddled around with how the motor is "dressed" in my J1, going for a early '60s Starfire look with the aftermarket ribbed covers and a "chrome" 442 air cleaner...still looks reasonably stock.
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Next time someone asks, you can say it is 17 cubes short of the 442 cubic inch engine 
That makes it a small block, right? What about the Jetstar 88? Was it equipped with an 88 cube Briggs & Stratton? Yep, we have heard it all over the years from the "gurus" of the "brand x" cars.
The 65 Jetstar I and Starfire are very nice cars. Good to see you have one in such excellent condition.
That makes it a small block, right? What about the Jetstar 88? Was it equipped with an 88 cube Briggs & Stratton? Yep, we have heard it all over the years from the "gurus" of the "brand x" cars.The 65 Jetstar I and Starfire are very nice cars. Good to see you have one in such excellent condition.
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