March 21, 20196 yr Holy craphttps://www.smokymountaintraders.com/cars-for-sale/427/1962-chevrolet-impala $250K for an Impala. And yeah the model is nice too. The model comes with/in it for that price, right?
March 24, 20196 yr Finally had some time to weld in the DS floorpan. All stitched up. And it's in. Not going to win in beauty awards, but it's solid. Had a hell of a time working around the bump at the gear shift. Decided to go ahead and replace my roached battery apron. Those factory plug welds are a bitch to find. Secured in tight, and she's in. Per Mopar will be doing the seam sealer sometime soon. Edited March 24, 20196 yr by Mach 1
March 25, 20196 yr On 3/20/2019 at 5:57 PM, Buzzrock said: Holy crap https://www.smokymountaintraders.com/cars-for-sale/427/1962-chevrolet-impala $250K for an Impala. And yeah the model is nice too. That car is awesome. But I just don't like dropping the ride height. I prefer very close to original. That could be that our roads up are are just shit and I can't really imagine driving around with the car's body inches off the road. At least we can see that the gal comes with her own "airbags", so to speak.
March 25, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, PittsburghTiger said: That car is awesome. But I just don't like dropping the ride height. I prefer very close to original. That could be that our roads up are are just shit and I can't really imagine driving around with the car's body inches off the road. At least we can see that the gal comes with her own "airbags", so to speak. That cars looks will be around longer than her body holds up.
April 1, 20196 yr PSA BAT is auctioning off Travis Barker's '7O custom Cadillac. He's also answering questions, shold be fun to watch. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-cadillac-eldorado/
April 1, 20196 yr 41 minutes ago, tbone_ said: Now that is a car. Well it's got four tires, and a steering wheel.
April 2, 20196 yr If any of you guys ever get to Reno, I highly recommend the National Automotive Museum:Cruising in the Stutz Bearcat, JimThose were different times:
April 2, 20196 yr ^Rolls with custom copper body and exotic wood trim. Unreal in person. Pic can’t do it justice.
April 2, 20196 yr Pretty solid collection of Armybrat’s cars. They definitely skewed older. Extensive pre-WWII, not a whole lot after.
April 2, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, Jkwellborn said: I really want a Delorean. They seem to be in a weird spot in the collerctor market. Some say they're shit regardless of condition, some say they're a turning heads car ready for appreciation. Bids have failed up to $5Ok for low mileage ones, but here's a few that have actually sold. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-delorean-dmc-12-3/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1981-delorean-dmc-12-13/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-delorean-dmc-12-2/ And I saw this one the other day on the road. Not sure what to think. Either it was used on the movie or the owner is a serious fan and meticulously restored.
April 2, 20196 yr They’re real hard to get in and out of and you can’t see for shit. You can only roll down that teeny little vent window too. Hard to pick up your coffee at the drive through that way. But they look pretty danged cool in a brutal wedge kind of way. At the last museum the docent told me someone had bought all the extra parts from the factory, built about 200, and sometime this year they were doing to auction them. So in 2019 you’ll be able to get a factory new 1982 DeLorean.
April 2, 20196 yr 2 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said: They’re real hard to get in and out of and you can’t see for shit. You can only roll down that teeny little vent window too. Hard to pick up your coffee at the drive through that way. But they look pretty danged cool in a brutal wedge kind of way. At the last museum the docent told me someone had bought all the extra parts from the factory, built about 200, and sometime this year they were doing to auction them. So in 2019 you’ll be able to get a factory new 1982 DeLorean. Ugly, POS, vehicles. Didn't like them when they were introduced, and they haven't grown on me in the interim. They must have had a team of crack, Japanese car designers on that team. No style, proportion or scale. Looks like a student design competition entry.
April 2, 20196 yr Just now, Buzzrock said: I feel like I had a Hot Wheels of that Beatnik Bandit. Cool pics. They were better designed than that lead potato.
April 2, 20196 yr They’re real hard to get in and out of and you can’t see for shit. You can only roll down that teeny little vent window too. Hard to pick up your coffee at the drive through that way. But they look pretty danged cool in a brutal wedge kind of way. At the last museum the docent told me someone had bought all the extra parts from the factory, built about 200, and sometime this year they were doing to auction them. So in 2019 you’ll be able to get a factory new 1982 DeLorean. Yep, that company is in Humble, Texas. Ugly, POS, vehicles. Didn't like them when they were introduced, and they haven't grown on me in the interim. They must have had a team of crack, Japanese car designers on that team. No style, proportion or scale. Looks like a student design competition entry. Wat. It was designed by legendary Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. Not sure what the Japanese have to do with it.
April 2, 20196 yr 8 minutes ago, Anton Chigurh said: Yep, that company is in Humble, Texas. Wat. It was designed by legendary Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. Not sure what the Japanese have to do with it. Because that's what Japanese design looked like, stuff that could be in a space Sci Fi flick..... B grade. It looks very little like Italian design IMO. It's clumsy, and ill proportioned. It wasn't as bad in the 80's, but the design is even more stale now. Good design is timeless and doesn't look tired or old. It's like a kit car.
April 2, 20196 yr I feel like I had a Hot Wheels of that Beatnik Bandit. Cool pics. I had the Hot Wheels of the funny car. Took a pic for Chad Jr., since he has the Hot Wheels version now.
April 2, 20196 yr Because that's what Japanese design looked like, stuff that could be in a space Sci Fi flick..... B grade. It looks very little like Italian design IMO. It's clumsy, and ill proportioned. It wasn't as bad in the 80's, but the design is even more stale now. Good design is timeless and doesn't look tired or old. It's like a kit car.I just don’t get the Japanese connection here. Reminds me more of a Bricklin or early 80s Esprit more than anything else. The early 80s was a pretty poor time for cars in general. Not much from then is really revered now. I don’t disagree with the kit car vibe but maybe you just really dislike Japanese stuff?
April 2, 20196 yr Just now, Anton Chigurh said: I just don’t get the Japanese connection here. Reminds me more of a Bricklin or early 80s Esprit more than anything else. The early 80s was a pretty poor time for cars in general. Not much from then is really revered now. I don’t disagree with the kit car vibe but maybe you just really dislike Japanese stuff? Love the late 70's Z. My dad had a 240. Fastest care I've ever driven. I should have been dead as a 16 year old driver. The Japanese design became a bit choppy and boxy into the 80's (think Honda Prelude). The Lotus EsprIts had pretty nice proportions IMO. Pretty clean lines that said speed. Deloreans never gave me that feel. Yeah it does have a Biot of a Bricklin feel
April 3, 20196 yr On 4/2/2019 at 8:35 AM, Onboard 2.0 said: Love the late 70's Z. My dad had a 240. Fastest care I've ever driven. I should have been dead as a 16 year old driver. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-datsun-260z-22-4/
April 3, 20196 yr 11 minutes ago, Anastasis said: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-datsun-260z-22-4/ They kinda screwed up with the 260's Not the monster the 240's were IMO. but still a pretty body style, very Euro.
April 3, 20196 yr https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-datsun-260z-22-4/ 2+2s just don’t do it for me. But it’s still cool.
April 5, 20196 yr Still not done with my ‘47 but close. Got a few things I still want need to do and a couple I want to do.
April 5, 20196 yr Also, anyone here know someone in Houston that could help me dress up my LS motor? I’ve found a look I like that I think would look killer on my car. Coil covers and a new intake manifold. My engine:Holley Sniper intake and some coil covers on an LS motor at a car show I was at Saturday:
April 5, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, Ldogg53 said: Still not done with my ‘47 but close. Got a few things I still want need to do and a couple I want to do. Is it wrong to want the helmet more than the car? sorry not sorry
April 5, 20196 yr Is it wrong to want the helmet more than the car? sorry not sorryNope! But for me it’s good to have both.
April 5, 20196 yr They kinda screwed up with the 260's Not the monster the 240's were IMO. but still a pretty body style, very Euro.S30 2 seater restomodded with an L28et from a 280zx would be the tits
April 5, 20196 yr 15 minutes ago, elfenix said: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-datsun-240z-83/ Wheelhouse, but not at that price.
April 5, 20196 yr There's an article in the March/April Road & Track about this outfit in the UK that restomods/"Singer-izes" 240Zs. They're "only" $90-100k-ish and look like a bargain. https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/style/a22653797/mzr-roadsports-datsun-240z/
April 5, 20196 yr 3 hours ago, PittsburghTiger said: That's a beautiful 240z. I like how simple it is, clean, but simple. Yep, clean lines. Very sexy lines. The engine bay is a wonder to see. There's stuff crammed in every inch. Knew of a guy who dropped a 350 chevy short block in one. The engine mounts line up almost perfectly apparently.
April 5, 20196 yr On 3/24/2019 at 1:16 PM, Mach 1 said: Finally had some time to weld in the DS floorpan. All stitched up. And it's in. Not going to win in beauty awards, but it's solid. Had a hell of a time working around the bump at the gear shift. Decided to go ahead and replace my roached battery apron. Those factory plug welds are a bitch to find. Secured in tight, and she's in. Per Mopar will be doing the seam sealer sometime soon. Nice work on the floor pans. Did both sides I’m my Chevelle last summer. After butt Welding the pans I put the body on a wooden tip over jig (redneck rotisserie or whatever people are calling it), sprayed epoxy, seam sealed and sprayed Raptor Liner on the underside. It hides a lot of welding sins.
April 5, 20196 yr On 4/3/2019 at 12:04 PM, Anton Chigurh said: 2+2s just don’t do it for me. But it’s still cool. Came to post that. A car like that shouldn’t have a backseat, plus the back side windows had a goofy shape on the 2+2. I had a ‘78 280z. Last year of that body style. Loved it. I’ve never driven a more fun or faster car.
April 6, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, Onboard 2.0 said: Yep, clean lines. Very sexy lines. The engine bay is a wonder to see. There's stuff crammed in every inch. Knew of a guy who dropped a 350 chevy short block in one. The engine mounts line up almost perfectly apparently. Did he add heads and manifolds, or did he just leave it at the short block.
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