May 1May 1 I bid on so many cars but haven't won one yet. I am expecting a recession so now waiting for some forced selling. Hope to update this thread within a year...
May 1May 1 11 minutes ago, wackawacka said: I bid on so many cars but haven't won one yet. I am expecting a recession so now waiting for some forced selling. Hope to update this thread within a year... I think the classic car market is in for a tough secular future. Boomers shedding their trailer/garage queens. Spend any time at a car show these days. Most of the owners are within a stones throw of the reaper. The market will do what it does. I might need more garage. Last time I pitched my wife on another one we were driving down 620 and the heater core decided to fail all over her side of the floor board. So we all have problem.
May 1May 1 Anyone recommend a paint/body shop in DFW area? Sill probably 6-9 away from putting the truck in, but want to start researching.
May 1May 1 Popular Post Road tripped over to Mobile, AL for big Mopar only car show. Mopars at the Battleship, cool place and great weather. That blue 71 Dart was for sale @ $26k and was a bargin.
May 1May 1 Not far from truth. I think I averaged a little under 20K for the two paint jobs on the MGA. The first one was done in our garage in 1980. The second was not. Granted the second included a lot of metal repair first but a really good paint job is 10-15K
May 1May 1 2 minutes ago, Mother mopar said: Road tripped over to Mobile, AL for big Mopar only car show. Mopars at the Battleship, cool place and great weather. That blue 71 Dart was for sale @ $26k and was a bargin. Crap - if I had know I would have driven down. Huntsville is having a show on Memorial Day so I will easily get there Edited May 1May 1 by AUinHsv
May 2May 2 Wish this was a couple of months later. Gonna be through there in July. My son would love it.
May 2May 2 Author 20 hours ago, AUinHsv said: Not far from truth. I think I averaged a little under 20K for the two paint jobs on the MGA. The first one was done in our garage in 1980. The second was not. Granted the second included a lot of metal repair first but a really good paint job is 10-15K If no metal body work is needed and it's a prime, block, prime, paint, clear, buff job probably close to 20K. Body work, removing trim, assembly, etc. takes it up from there.
May 2May 2 3 hours ago, TexasEd said: If no metal body work is needed and it's a prime, block, prime, paint, clear, buff job probably close to 20K. Body work, removing trim, assembly, etc. takes it up from there. Probably more correct for muscle cars. The MGA is smaller, no roof and just fairly simple in terms of curves in the body. It just needs less effort
May 2May 2 Just an add on. I am pretty sure I posed some of these way back in this thread but here are some before and after shots of the MGA. And yes, the color does look totally different depending on what light is nearby I am heading up there next weekend. It is about 98% done but the 2% is a back ordered trim piece before After Edited May 2May 2 by AUinHsv
May 2May 2 Author 25 minutes ago, AUinHsv said: Probably more correct for muscle cars. The MGA is smaller, no roof and just fairly simple in terms of curves in the body. It just needs less effort Yes, I lost the thread. My numbers are for normal sized cars with a roof. I didn't know we were talking about cars for ants.
May 3May 3 If no metal body work is needed and it's a prime, block, prime, paint, clear, buff job probably close to 20K. Body work, removing trim, assembly, etc. takes it up from there.It’s an onion where every peel reveals an expensive new layer of “we’d better fix that since we’re in here.”
May 4May 4 Not sure if anybody is interested but this is a 2002 USPS truck. Neighbor is from NC and is a bbq hobbyist and professional chemist who's working to start a side gig selling bbq in Fort Collins.
May 4May 4 Not sure if anybody is interested but this is a 2002 USPS truck. Neighbor is from NC and is a bbq hobbyist and professional chemist who's working to start a side gig selling bbq in Fort Collins. Like a CHEMIST, Chemist?
May 5May 5 4 hours ago, Party_Taco said: Like a CHEMIST, Chemist? You're thinking what I was thinking. He has a handlebar mustache though.
May 5May 5 Found some more pics of my 1974 MGB - owned it from 1990-2000 when I sold it with only 44,000 on the clock. A collector from Dallas bought it for $6,000.
May 13May 13 Popular Post Getting real close. I am in Michigan at the specialty garage and drove it for the first time since 2000. Dad bought it around 1980 and I acquired it from my twin brothers estate Me after driving Front view Rear view nt into Underneath - lot of work wethe underside and getting it painted. A lot of metal work and literally evey mechanical components needing rebuilding - engine, trans, brake, steering etc Edited May 13May 13 by AUinHsv
May 17May 17 Popular Post Little surprise today as there were a # of nice trucks in our class, but Dodger brought home some more hardware...😁
May 28May 28 This might be kinda cool to go to. Houston set to make history as Daikin Park hosts MLB’s first-ever car show
May 28May 28 Little surprise today as there were a # of nice trucks in our class, but Dodger brought home some more hardware...[emoji16] Nice! My first truck was a ‘65 stepside with a 283 and 3 in the tree. Lots of memories in that old truck.
May 30May 30 I have a beat-up POS 1999 F-150. Missing hubcap, faded paint, dents and shit. It is now over 25 years old, and eligible for "Classic" license plates. I kinda think it would be funny as shit to do so.
May 30May 30 At least Texas has reasonable rules on classic plates. I'm too honest to get the Alabama version since, per the regulation, the only time you can drive the car is to a car show.
May 30May 30 3 hours ago, AUinHsv said: At least Texas has reasonable rules on classic plates. I'm too honest to get the Alabama version since, per the regulation, the only time you can drive the car is to a car show. I assume that you have sufficiently investigated, but Illinois has two kinds of classic plates - the restrictive ones like what you describe, but also an "expanded use" version where you can only drive to shows, gas station, and for service during November and December, but which allows for typical classic driving (i.e., not daily driving) the rest of the year.
May 31May 31 3 hours ago, Prepuce of Doom said: I assume that you have sufficiently investigated, but Illinois has two kinds of classic plates - the restrictive ones like what you describe, but also an "expanded use" version where you can only drive to shows, gas station, and for service during November and December, but which allows for typical classic driving (i.e., not daily driving) the rest of the year. Texas has classic and antique. Antique is more restricted - like car shows, etc. Classic does not have the restrictions. You can also run year of manufacture plates with no restrictions. I have been running YOM for 20 years on my '69. I have at least four more pairs as backups.
May 31May 31 Texas has classic and antique. Antique is more restricted - like car shows, etc. Classic does not have the restrictions. You can also run year of manufacture plates with no restrictions. I have been running YOM for 20 years on my '69. I have at least four more pairs as backups.Im running year of manufacture as well. Hadn’t considered back ups. I’ll have to get a couple sets.
May 31May 31 35 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said: Texas has classic and antique. Antique is more restricted - like car shows, etc. Classic does not have the restrictions. You can also run year of manufacture plates with no restrictions. I have been running YOM for 20 years on my '69. I have at least four more pairs as backups. Yeah, Illinois has that too, and it's a nice way not to have to worry about coming to a stop 6" over the line at the intersections with red light cameras... As luck would have it, I happen to have my grandmother's 1971 plates, so that's what I run.
May 31May 31 Only one type available. Because I was bored I found the actual wording The vehicle is operated in "club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades," and can be driven to these locations for the purposes of attending these events or activities. For purposes of Section 40-12-290, Code of Alabama 1975, the term "club activities" shall refer to the sponsored activities of Vintage Vehicle owner organizations, such as the Antique Automobile Club of America, or the Model A Club of America. The term "exhibitions" shall be deemed to refer to public displays of Vintage Vehicles and shall include antique car shows within or without this state. The term "tours" shall be deemed to be an organized trip comprised of several Vintage Vehicles to a predetermined location(s). The term "parades" is deemed to be a public procession on a festive or ceremonial occasion. (3) The following activities by an owner or operator of a vehicle displaying a Vintage Vehicle license plate are outside the criteria of legal use and in conflict with the provisions of Section 40-12-290, Code of Alabama 1975: (a) The use of the Vintage Vehicle license plate on a vehicle that is being driven to school, to work, shopping, etc. This type of operation constitutes “general transportation purposes” as this term is used in Section 40-12-290, Cod
May 31May 31 Went to the local Euro Brit car show for North Alabama. There were some serious entries and a ton of Porsche's. Since I have an MGA I check out the locals. Every one is outstanding/ I saw this one in 2019 at NASA car show. The dove grey and red pops I saw this one in 2019 at NASA car show. The dove grey and red pops A few others MG TD There were two Panteras A Jag with multiple carbs - fun to tune Show would not be complete without a Rolls Did I mention - lot of Porsches Edited May 31May 31 by AUinHsv
May 31May 31 That ‘59 MGA 1600, except for the wire wheels, looks just like the 1960 roadster I drove from 1964 until 1967. Paid $900 for it from a UT law grad, sold it to an airman out at Bergstrom AFB for $600. The MG TD reminds me of the dock full of new MG TF roadsters that had just been offloaded from a British freighter in New York harbor in 1954 - as we were passing by on a US Navy transport ship from Puerto Rico. There must have been a couple hundred brand-spankin’ new ones all lined up in rows.
June 1Jun 1 It took me a few minutes to figure out what they did to the 59. Some interesting subtle changes. Instead of the fender piping they filled the gaps with bondo and painted. A slightly cleaner look but if you ever have to remove the fender it's a repaint
June 1Jun 1 Interesting - but I didn’t notice that in the photo. In retrospect I am disappointed I never took a picture of my A. All I have left of it is the chromed metal logo that was on the panel where the radio was to be installed.
June 1Jun 1 Texas has classic and antique. Antique is more restricted - like car shows, etc. Classic does not have the restrictions. You can also run year of manufacture plates with no restrictions. I have been running YOM for 20 years on my '69. I have at least four more pairs as backups.There are SOME restrictions on Year of Manufacture…. They wouldn’t let me run my 1972 Farm Truck plates because it’s not in active service as a farm vehicle
June 1Jun 1 1 hour ago, Party_Taco said: There are SOME restrictions on Year of Manufacture…. They wouldn’t let me run my 1972 Farm Truck plates because it’s not in active service as a farm vehicle My dad would always carry hay in the truck for "farm tags"... church, work, groceries, don't matter. Texas closed that loop hole to years ago of what what "farm". Can't imagine the revenue they lost out on, lulz.
June 1Jun 1 Picked this up for $1900 this morning to use in a birthday rally of sorts with my YouTuber neighbor next week. It needs to survive various torture tests. 1999 528i 5-speed, 265K miles Edited June 1Jun 1 by Buzzrock
June 1Jun 1 On 5/30/2025 at 9:37 PM, Jerry Callo said: Texas has classic and antique. Antique is more restricted - like car shows, etc. Classic does not have the restrictions. You can also run year of manufacture plates with no restrictions. I have been running YOM for 20 years on my '69. I have at least four more pairs as backups. My yom is 68 which are the dopest plates in Texas history. Black Hemisphere.
June 2Jun 2 13 hours ago, Anastasis said: My yom is 68 which are the dopest plates in Texas history. Black Hemisphere. I bought one of those '68 Hemisfair plates because they are cool as hell
June 2Jun 2 4 hours ago, Jerry Callo said: I bought one of those '68 Hemisfair plates because they are cool as hell I have a set of "farm truck" 68s from my granddad's truck.
June 2Jun 2 8 hours ago, Jerry Callo said: I bought one of those '68 Hemisfair plates because they are cool as hell Those were on my ‘67 Malibu in 1968…..
June 3Jun 3 Driving around in this beater bimmer has reinforced everything I hated about that E450 I just sold. All the modern computer crap has completely diluted the driving experience for anything except enthusiast cars. Bombing around in a 200hp five-speed with a good chassis is all you really need. Oh, and some tunes:
June 3Jun 3 1 hour ago, Buzzrock said: All the modern computer crap has completely diluted the driving experience for anything except enthusiast cars. Fuck, it's made the driving experience damned near impossible for "lazy/comfort cars." And I like a lazy, comfort drive. But FFS, the other day, the rental car outfit put me in a new Honda Odyssey minivan. I get in, the hazards are on. It took me three minutes of hunting around the front of the vehicle to find the button to turn them off (not in any of the usual, central places -- or on the steering column). Then, I find the push start button....but cannot for the life of me figure out how to put it in gear. Shifter on column or floor? Nope. Instead, three buttons in a busy main console. Well, not three buttons. One button up top for Drive. Then, below it, kind of a button/switch for Reverse. Then below that, a button for Park. I adjust the mirrors (because the last driver was obviously a dwarf). Ten minutes after getting in the car, I can now leave the lot. On my drive, I stop to get a bottle of water. Come out....the mirrors all re-set to their previous setting, so I have to adjust them all again. Is there a button or something somewhere to make my setting the default, so I don't have to keep adjusting them? Fuck if I know. Maybe it's on the dash. Or the door. Or the center console. Or maybe it's the 9th option on the third page of the 2nd menu option on the LCD screen display. I want to start the car, use the turn signal, hazards, windshield wipers, and headlights, and shift it into its various gears. And I apparently need a 30 minute orientation session to figure out how to use features THAT HAVE BEEN EASY AND USABLE FOR FUCKING 70 FUCKING YEARS, WHY IN THE FUCK DO YOU NEED TO CHANGE EVERY SINGLE FUCKING ONE OF THEM? Edited June 3Jun 3 by Brisketexan
June 3Jun 3 Author @Jerry Callo I'd be interested in another set of 69 if you ever decide to sell. Mine are not great. My YOM plates are registered as Antique and then I just display the one rear plate on the back of the car.
June 3Jun 3 12 minutes ago, TexasEd said: @Jerry Callo I'd be interested in another set of 69 if you ever decide to sell. Mine are not great. My YOM plates are registered as Antique and then I just display the one rear plate on the back of the car. Mine are Texas truck plates. This is the guy I get my plates from. Doesn't look like he has any '69 car plates right now. There is another set of the '68 Hemifair plates for @Anastasis, though.
June 3Jun 3 2 hours ago, Brisketexan said: Fuck, it's made the driving experience damned near impossible for "lazy/comfort cars." And I like a lazy, comfort drive. But FFS, the other day, the rental car outfit put me in a new Honda Odyssey minivan. I get in, the hazards are on. It took me three minutes of hunting around the front of the vehicle to find the button to turn them off (not in any of the usual, central places -- or on the steering column). Then, I find the push start button....but cannot for the life of me figure out how to put it in gear. Shifter on column or floor? Nope. Instead, three buttons in a busy main console. Well, not three buttons. One button up top for Drive. Then, below it, kind of a button/switch for Reverse. Then below that, a button for Park. I adjust the mirrors (because the last driver was obviously a dwarf). Ten minutes after getting in the car, I can now leave the lot. On my drive, I stop to get a bottle of water. Come out....the mirrors all re-set to their previous setting, so I have to adjust them all again. Is there a button or something somewhere to make my setting the default, so I don't have to keep adjusting them? Fuck if I know. Maybe it's on the dash. Or the door. Or the center console. Or maybe it's the 9th option on the third page of the 2nd menu option on the LCD screen display. I want to start the car, use the turn signal, hazards, windshield wipers, and headlights, and shift it into its various gears. And I apparently need a 30 minute orientation session to figure out how to use features THAT HAVE BEEN EASY AND USABLE FOR FUCKING 70 FUCKING YEARS, WHY IN THE FUCK DO YOU NEED TO CHANGE EVERY SINGLE FUCKING ONE OF THEM? On top of the indignity of having to drive a fucking minivan around.
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