I reread my post and I hope I didn't sound like an @ss. I didn't mean to say that your six was crappy and slow (it would beat my 6 cylinder 66 i'm sure) I just meant that people in general without attitude will get respect from other car lovers no matter what they drive. For a thousand bucks you can definitely give it some pep.
Take care,
Brett
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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!