Author Topic: second childhood or chick magnet? (Read 1234 times)

Kanth · « **Reply #30 on:** March 24, 2002, 05:09:34 PM »

My first car was a 1956 chevy bel air 4 door red and white and needing restoration. I got it when I returned from the gulf war...nothing to spend money on over there..

I used Danchuk in california to get parts for the restoration and since I was a helicopter mechanic I had plenty of tools and the sheet metal guys helped in switching it from a column shifter to floor shifter.

I eventually painted it black and white myself, the paint looked wet all the time it was breathtaking.

The closest picture I have found to what I want looks like this (it's a 55, I like the blocky lines with the bird on the hood instead of the rockets and longtrim):

but convertible would be better.

right now I don't have a safe place for one but as soon as I get a garage I may do the restoration thing again..

runners up would have to be...

http://www.homestead.com/britestransmissions/rsnewpas.html

Woof.

and probably

http://www.northwestautosales.com/65vetbl.HTM

How you guys can pick just one is beyond me.

Kanthy

BUG_EAF322 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 25, 2002, 12:22:14 AM »

i could buy some beetles for that money

plus a porsche 911

still one beetle is already a dream forfilled

u all the same in the arena btw going for the power rides

Ripsnort · « **Reply #32 on:** March 25, 2002, 08:28:41 AM »

Went the muscle car route in the 70's. FUN! Great appeal to the eye, but only good in a 1/4 mile...bring a muscle car up to 140 mph, or try negotiating a 20 mph curve at 60, and they suck (Most suck, there are a few, like Corvettes, that do okay).

I prefer the best of both worlds, quick acceleration, great cornering, excellent handling at top end:

Priced good (under $40,000), good 0-60 time (5.9 seconds) good top speed (155) good HP (225 hp, 214lbs. torque)and not a bad 1/4 mile time (13.9 seconds)

Staga · « **Reply #33 on:** March 25, 2002, 08:33:59 AM »

Durr that one looks like one in movie "Vanishing Point" (thought I don't remember if it was 'Cuda or Challenger...)

N1kPaz · « **Reply #34 on:** March 25, 2002, 08:58:12 AM »

Rip that car doesnt belong in this thread..everyone knows they are too easy to drive...friggin dweebcars..hehe..real men drive beat up chevies with worn tie rods and leaky engine seals... oh...and a couple underinflated tires just to make cornering more of a challenge....

MMM look at those carbs !!!!!

1971 Hemi Cuda, 1 of 1 Sno-white on white, real deal with buildsheet! Automatic transmission, power steering, window louvers, vinyl top, billboards, wing, show quality rotisserie restoration! Serious buyers only! $107,700.00

N1kPaz · « **Reply #35 on:** March 25, 2002, 09:09:26 AM »

its not mine..just included the buying info for informational purposes.

NATEDOG · « **Reply #36 on:** March 25, 2002, 09:15:39 AM »

I know it's not a muscle car, but it's a classic.......... this is what I want:

N1kPaz · « **Reply #37 on:** March 25, 2002, 09:32:52 AM »

Natedog...how do we know that is a real picture of a truck and not some clever 3d model you guys whipped up???? hmm???

mrfish · « **Reply #38 on:** March 25, 2002, 10:51:18 AM »

wasn't it a challenger staga?

"mah top speed is UNlimited." - that line from the cop was a classic.

midnight Target · « **Reply #39 on:** March 25, 2002, 11:09:53 AM »

You're all wrong, picture the blonde Mrs. Tahgut in the passenger seat, and a Black Lab in the back....

Eagler · « **Reply #40 on:** March 25, 2002, 12:51:28 PM »

or mental retardation .. this one gets my vote

u either have to be a real tard or lacking in ur manhood to justify those kinda $$$'s on a ride

N1kPaz · « **Reply #41 on:** March 25, 2002, 01:02:47 PM »

oh eagle...dont you think that depends entirely on how much money you have in your bank account?

I tend to be suspicious, envious, and downright bigoted towards the wealthy, but if I had the dough...i would have me a hemicuda...and a cute little 110lb blonde spreader for the passenger seat....ehehehehehehehe

ygsmilo · « **Reply #42 on:** March 25, 2002, 01:10:34 PM »

Nate,,,,

Where to you mount the .50 on that thing?

Vector · « **Reply #43 on:** March 25, 2002, 01:27:45 PM »

Here you are, a REAL CAR:

twin turbo inline 6, 272hp

Should I ever have some spare money, this would be my baby!

N1kPaz · « **Reply #44 on:** March 25, 2002, 01:32:30 PM »

BMW??? VOLVO???? these throwaways dont belong in this thread. Do you think anyone is gonna want to collect these boring things. They dont sound like dragsters, they would look silly painted Plum Crazy, and whats with the lack of 8 cylinders? collector cars?? NOW WAY!'

Not that I wouldnt give my left testicle for either one. I would sell it outright, get my car fixed, and go back to college (without begging uncle sam).

dare to dream