bridhb 541 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 On 8/19/2020 at 2:13 PM, Bump-n-Grind said: bugs were a little easier to wrench on than the Sq back. particularly if you had no idea what you were doing and your tool bag was mostly rusty crescent wrenches and vice grips And had your spiral bound copy of "How to keep your VW alive for the complete idiot" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris in Santa Cruz, CA 509 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 60's era Mercedes Unimog with tractor wheels on it Jaguar "D" type Porsche 917 1920's Type 35 Bugatti A huge vintage Hispano-Suiza convertible Ferrari 250 California Ferrari Daytona Convertible Shelby 427 Cobra Mercedes Gull Wing the list goes on..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bmiller 773 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 2 hours ago, bmiller said: Any guesses where this will end? I remember the first time I saw one as a kid. Walked by in a parking lot in SoCal and fell in love. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-shelby-mustang-gt350-5/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-09-01 Just a bump, pushing a quarter million. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billy backstay 1,006 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 2 hours ago, bmiller said: Any guesses where this will end? I remember the first time I saw one as a kid. Walked by in a parking lot in SoCal and fell in love. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-shelby-mustang-gt350-5/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-09-01 226K now, and how much to ship to mainland or east coast?? I drove a Shelby 500 Mustang in Florida years ago when I was part time mate on a 50 knot Shelter Island 50. Investment Tycoon Owner had a building in West Palm with over a dozen cool cars, including a very rare old 50's racing Ferrari with a headlight in the front center. The Mustang had great power, but the brakes and handling were for shit!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slap 434 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 500 HP LS3 swap ND miata. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chester 767 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 wow! love hoe much time they spend getting the programming to work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billy backstay 1,006 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 1 hour ago, slap said: 500 HP LS3 swap ND miata. Yeh BABY That's the shit I'm talkin' bout!! Gives me serious WOOD! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chester 767 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 1 minute ago, billy backstay said: Yeh BABY That give me serious WOOD! did not need to know that...seriously Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billy backstay 1,006 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Just now, chester said: did not need to know that...seriously It was a figure of speech, man!! Must I use the purple satire font every fucking time??? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rasputin22 2,713 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 My first vehicle was a 1950's era bread truck. Didn't get far in it... Now this one I would reconsider and just add a barstool at the helm! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chester 767 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 30 minutes ago, billy backstay said: It was a figure of speech, man!! Must I use the purple satire font every fucking time??? yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bmiller 773 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Damn, I owned 2 of these in the past. An 83 and 88. Miss them dearly. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1996-ford-bronco-44/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-11-14 Its incredible what the market is now for these, even beaters demand crazy prices. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billy backstay 1,006 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, bmiller said: Damn, I owned 2 of these in the past. An 83 and 88. Miss them dearly. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1996-ford-bronco-44/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-11-14 Its incredible what the market is now for these, even beaters demand crazy prices. There was a 1970's K5 Blazer on the show "Junkyard Empires" the other day. Andy Cohen bought one with some surface rust, but solid body, for 15 grand. Put new wheels, orange paint, new interior, removed the roof, and sold it for 30 large!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wet Spreaders 154 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 16 minutes ago, billy backstay said: There was a 1970's K5 Blazer on the show "Junkyard Empires" the other day. Andy Cohen bought one with some surface rust, but solid body, for 15 grand. Put new wheels, orange paint, new interior, removed the roof, and sold it for 30 large!! I loved my K5, but it turned into a bit of a death trap when the frame cracked close to the steering box. The vehicle had a big dead-spot of about 30 degrees each way on the wheel, which made driving interesting until I figured out what was going on. I could not get anyone reputable to fix the frame (liability) so I ended up taking it to a grungy rollup with no sign other than "se habla espaniol" outside. They didn't have a problem welding whatever I wanted wherever I wanted and the truck went on for many more years making trips up to the mountains for skiing and backpacking. Great vehicle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warbird 411 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 On 9/1/2020 at 9:51 AM, Chris in Santa Cruz, CA said: 60's era Mercedes Unimog with tractor wheels on it Jaguar "D" type Porsche 917 1920's Type 35 Bugatti A huge vintage Hispano-Suiza convertible Ferrari 250 California 206 Ferrari Daytona Convertible Shelby 427 Cobra GT40 Mercedes Gull Wing the list goes on..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris in Santa Cruz, CA 509 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 5 hours ago, warbird said: I guess if I had to pick one it would be the "D" type jag. Ferrari is sexy though. Still the 427 Cobra is just one of those cars. You get the GT40 on roids with the 917 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snaggletooth 3,238 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 19 minutes ago, Chris in Santa Cruz, CA said: I guess if I had to pick one it would be the "D" type jag. Ferrari is sexy though. Still the 427 Cobra is just one of those cars. You get the GT40 on roids with the 917 my picke.............. Ide race throuh the Interstate Systme pretendeng to be filmeng remacke of 'Vanisheng Pointe' Playeng thisse guitte offten............... sombodey helpe me.......... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warbird 411 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 52 minutes ago, Snaggletooth said: my picke.............. Ide race throuh the Interstate Systme pretendeng to be filmeng remacke of 'Vanisheng Pointe' Playeng thisse guitte offten............... sombodey helpe me.......... Granted...but...to me... the 206 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snaggletooth 3,238 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 1 minute ago, warbird said: Granted...but...to me... the 206 Thast OK, I'll juste waite foire you at eache stoppe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warbird 411 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Granted, I am less in a hurry these days.... it is the journey, not the destination... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warbird 411 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 6 hours ago, warbird said: 1 hour ago, Snaggletooth said: my picke.............. Ide race throuh the Interstate Systme pretendeng to be filmeng remacke of 'Vanisheng Pointe' Playeng thisse guitte offten............... sombodey helpe me.......... 9 minutes ago, warbird said: Granted...but...to me... the 206 6 minutes ago, Snaggletooth said: Thast OK, I'll juste waite foire you at eache stoppe. I am not so much in a hurry these days...it is the journey, not the destination. The 206 is an early mid 60's 2 litre V6. Likely a lovely sound at full chat. The GT40 would likely be much faster even in the 289/306hp guise(a car worthy of lots of lust). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snaggletooth 3,238 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, warbird said: I am not so much in a hurry these days...it is the journey, not the destination. I thick you mentte to sayr; 3 minutes ago, warbird said: I am not so much in a hurry these days...it is the journey................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................not the destination. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billy backstay 1,006 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, warbird said: I am not so much in a hurry these days...it is the journey, not the destination. Yes, but kind of like an infamous yacht designer poster here said about sailing faster boats, being more fun than slower boats.. same principal... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warbird 411 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 7 hours ago, warbird said: 1 minute ago, billy backstay said: Yes, but kind of like an infamous yacht designer poster here said about sailing faster boats, being more fun than slower boats.. same principal... I have a B32. Fast is fun. I need a crew to leave the dock. How fun is that? The GT40 is a lovely car as I posted in#615. More amazing is that you could buy one at your Ford dealer if you were smart. The 206 is a lovely car as I posted in #615. Both are "rare as hen's teeth" I have never been a "Ferrari" guy except that 206. Muira Lambrogini another favorite, most other Lambos, blah. We all have favorites and the "Unimog" mention above brought a smile to my face. While this is not a "Random" thread , it is fun to see what trips everybodies trigger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billy backstay 1,006 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 27 minutes ago, warbird said: I have a B32. Fast is fun. I need a crew to leave the dock. How fun is that? The GT40 is a lovely car as I posted in#615. More amazing is that you could buy one at your Ford dealer if you were smart. The 206 is a lovely car as I posted in #615. Both are "rare as hen's teeth" I have never been a "Ferrari" guy except that 206. Muira Lambrogini another favorite, most other Lambos, blah. We all have favorites and the "Unimog" mention above brought a smile to my face. While this is not a "Random" thread , it is fun to see what trips everybodies trigger. I reckon the properly built, very high spec, performance, Austin Mini Cooper resto-mod that I have my eyes on, if it is still available, when I have the funds to pull the trigger, maybe next year, will be satisfying enough, if it ever happensl And if suitable spare funds are available, a 2019 Miata Anniversary edition for topless sunny days... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris in Santa Cruz, CA 509 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Snaggletooth said: my picke.............. Ide race throuh the Interstate Systme pretendeng to be filmeng remacke of 'Vanisheng Pointe' Playeng thisse guitte offten............... sombodey helpe me.......... slut 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris in Santa Cruz, CA 509 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Snaggletooth said: my picke.............. Ide race throuh the Interstate Systme pretendeng to be filmeng remacke of 'Vanisheng Pointe' Playeng thisse guitte offten............... sombodey helpe me.......... miss the bulldozer by the way, I implore you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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SloopJonB 8,579 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Chris in Santa Cruz, CA said: I guess if I had to pick one it would be the "D" type jag. Ferrari is sexy though. Still the 427 Cobra is just one of those cars. You get the GT40 on roids with the 917 Everyone who ever raced a 917 said it was the most terrifying experience of their lives. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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SloopJonB 8,579 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 55 minutes ago, Laker said: Everything old is new again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bus Driver 4,406 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 On 3/11/2020 at 12:20 PM, Bus Driver said: On 2/29/2020 at 12:03 AM, Grande Mastere Dreade said: or a 69 tr6 Next door neighbor has one, just like that. It was up on jack-stands in his garage when we moved in. He meticulously tore it down and rebuilt it with authentic parts. I had the opportunity to help on a few items, and that car is perfect. Took about 5 years, all told. The one thing he did that seemed odd, but makes sense, was to omit installing a pin (something like a clevis) that retains the shifter in the transmission. It's his "anti-theft device". Out for a drive, stops to get a 6 pack, parks it in a parking lot, off goes the ignition, out comes the shifter. He is giving it to his kids. New paint, and minor improvements. Trying to convince him I am related. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Mid 3,074 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Just 300 Phase IIIs were built and less than half are believed to survive. Vermillion Fire is the most common colour (68 built) with Onyx Black and Vintage Burgundy Metallic the rarest (one of each). Prices today hover around the $500,000 mark. 1971 Ford Falcon XY GT HO Phase III specs: Engine: 5763cc V8, OHV, 16v Power: 224kW @ 6150rpm Torque: 515Nm @ 3400rpm Weight: 1524kg 0-100km/h: 6.6sec (est) Price: new $5250 https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/1971-ford-falcon-xy-gt-ho-phase-iii-quick-history-lesson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bump-n-Grind 860 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 On 11/14/2020 at 8:49 AM, billy backstay said: There was a 1970's K5 Blazer on the show "Junkyard Empires" the other day. Andy Cohen bought one with some surface rust, but solid body, for 15 grand. Put new wheels, orange paint, new interior, removed the roof, and sold it for 30 large!! geeze, in 98 I bought an '86 Bronco with 50k miles on for $1300. out another hundred on it and gave it away. Those and K5's were throw away cars to me then. In hindsight I wish I just dropped another engine in mine and kept it.. The other one I really regret selling was a 2001 Excursion with 7.3l diesel in it. Shoulda kept it till it dissolved out from under me. i'd buy another one of those.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
On The Hard 374 Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 On 11/14/2020 at 1:04 PM, warbird said: I know the first page is WAY back there, but the point of the thread was cars that a middle class shlump like me could realistically acquire, not the $1 million+ cars, or the $10 million + cars! Sure I'd love a 50's era MB Roadster (not the gullwing), but that's not the point. Having said that, cool stuff on this thread........................carry on.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bump-n-Grind 860 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 50 minutes ago, On The Hard said: I know the first page is WAY back there, but the point of the thread was cars that a middle class shlump like me could realistically acquire, not the $1 million+ cars, or the $10 million + cars! Sure I'd love a 50's era MB Roadster (not the gullwing), but that's not the point. Having said that, cool stuff on this thread........................carry on.......... yeah, as soon as someone says anything Italian, or German that starts with a "P" my eyes roll into the back of my head. The exception to that is the old Porsche 912... looks like a 911 but has a 4 banger souped up bug motor. I priced out insurance between the two once with USAA.. any 911 with a turbo on it, my insurance would compare to real estate taxes.. the 912 only added about $500/yr to my insurance bill. it helped that I had a small fleet of cars insured with them already, and two houses.. but I drove a couple 912s, and given the roads we have to drive on here on the east coast, it woulda been a fun car to own and operate as a daily driver. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warbird 411 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 1 hour ago, On The Hard said: I know the first page is WAY back there, but the point of the thread was cars that a middle class shlump like me could realistically acquire, not the $1 million+ cars, or the $10 million + cars! Sure I'd love a 50's era MB Roadster (not the gullwing), but that's not the point. Having said that, cool stuff on this thread........................carry on.......... $18k on Jalopy Journal classified, Driver, ready for paint. SBC and auto Choose your colors Quote Link to post Share on other sites
On The Hard 374 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 18 hours ago, Bump-n-Grind said: yeah, as soon as someone says anything Italian, or German that starts with a "P" my eyes roll into the back of my head. The exception to that is the old Porsche 912... looks like a 911 but has a 4 banger souped up bug motor. I priced out insurance between the two once with USAA.. any 911 with a turbo on it, my insurance would compare to real estate taxes.. the 912 only added about $500/yr to my insurance bill. it helped that I had a small fleet of cars insured with them already, and two houses.. but I drove a couple 912s, and given the roads we have to drive on here on the east coast, it woulda been a fun car to own and operate as a daily driver. The 912 Targa with the soft rear window would be fun on a pretty day. And, I could conceivably afford this. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJonB 8,579 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I had a couple of 912's years ago. You can get a hell of a lot more car for the required money - or less. I bought my first from the original owner - it was a '66 and he paid more for it - 92 rampaging stallions, rubber floor mats and all - than a new big block Corvette cost. I had a rust through in the rocker panel. When I got it fixed they pulled a soaked shop rag out of it - German quality. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bump-n-Grind 860 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 1 hour ago, SloopJonB said: I had a couple of 912's years ago. You can get a hell of a lot more car for the required money - or less. I bought my first from the original owner - it was a '66 and he paid more for it - 92 rampaging stallions, rubber floor mats and all - than a new big block Corvette cost. I had a rust through in the rocker panel. When I got it fixed they pulled a soaked shop rag out of it - German quality. one of of my favorite cars of all time, that I've owned, was a 914. I've never owned a 912 ... yet 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Innocent Bystander 958 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 6 hours ago, On The Hard said: The 912 Targa with the soft rear window would be fun on a pretty day. And, I could conceivably afford this. Did a interior out, glass out restoration on a 69 912 LWB coupe. Big bore kit, a moderate cam and Webers and it kicked ass in autocross - enough to make me regional champ. Less trailing throttle oversteer than the 911's due to less weight aft and right at 2,000# overall. Rust? A constant issue with the steel they used. Had to replace 1/2 the forward pan (and torsion bar mount) and deal with lots of rocker panel corrosion. That was in 1982 on a 13 year old car. I did love that car but sold it when I moved overseas with a plan to pick up a euro delivery 911 when I moved back. Instead, I married an Aussie and bought he back. That turned into an Accord and a chrome bumper, wire wheeled MGB. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJonB 8,579 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Bump-n-Grind said: one of of my favorite cars of all time, that I've owned, was a 914. I've never owned a 912 ... yet My 914 was a much better car than the 912. I really wanted to get a Renegade kit and put a Chevy small block in it but life intervened. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snaggletooth 3,238 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 hours ago, SloopJonB said: I really wanted to get a Renegade kit and put a Chevy small block in it but life intervened. 302? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warbird 411 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 17 minutes ago, Snaggletooth said: 302? 302, 383, they all weigh the same Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJonB 8,579 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Weight wasn't the limiting factor - you had to keep it under 300 Lbs of torque or you had to put a 930 trans in. Pretty simple to get the weight of a SBC down to reasonably close to the Porsche/VW engine - aluminium heads, intake, water pump, tube headers... An aluminium block if you had reasonably deep pockets. The torque limit on the trans was the biggy. They also made a kit for a Chevy V-6 which was probably a better choice in the real world. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Sox 771 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 10 hours ago, Innocent Bystander said: Did a interior out, glass out restoration on a 69 912 LWB coupe. Big bore kit, a moderate cam and Webers and it kicked ass in autocross - enough to make me regional champ. Less trailing throttle oversteer than the 911's due to less weight aft and right at 2,000# overall. Rust? A constant issue with the steel they used. Had to replace 1/2 the forward pan (and torsion bar mount) and deal with lots of rocker panel corrosion. That was in 1982 on a 13 year old car. I did love that car but sold it when I moved overseas with a plan to pick up a euro delivery 911 when I moved back. Instead, I married an Aussie and bought he back. That turned into an Accord and a chrome bumper, wire wheeled MGB. Sorry but most of that is pearls before swine to me. I did notice the bolded piece, though. NTTAWWT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Innocent Bystander 958 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Black Sox said: Sorry but most of that is pearls before swine to me. I did notice the bolded piece, though. NTTAWWT. Yeah old eyes and typing on an iPhone sucks sometimes. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chester 767 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Innocent Bystander said: Yeah old eyes and typing on an iPhone sucks sometimes. sometimes? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jules 1,903 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 The whole "What car would I love to own?" thing has really run the gamut through life. In my teens it was a GTO or Camaro. In my 20s it was an MG TD In my 30s it was a Cord In my 40s is was a Porche 911 In my 50's it was something like a BMW 6 series (I was becoming less picky) Now it's something well-built, quiet, comfortable and a great road car. I'm thinking maybe a Bentley Mulliner. That should take me well into my 70s. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
On The Hard 374 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 35 minutes ago, Jules said: The whole "What car would I love to own?" thing has really run the gamut through life. In my teens it was a GTO or Camaro. In my 20s it was an MG TD In my 30s it was a Cord In my 40s is was a Porche 911 In my 50's it was something like a BMW 6 series (I was becoming less picky) Now it's something well-built, quiet, comfortable and a great road car. I'm thinking maybe a Bentley Mulliner. That should take me well into my 70s. Kind of like that old joke: When I was in my teens I just wanted a girl with big tits in my 20's I wanted a girl who was pretty and had big tits In my 30's I wanted a girl who was pretty and smart In my 40's I wanted a girl who was pretty, smart and had money In my 50's I wanted a girl who was pretty, smart and still liked to F*** Now I just want a girl who wants to F*** Or something like that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Jack 384 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 this would be too cool - Brubaker box Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slap 434 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Black Jack said: this would be too cool - Brubaker box Fender bender? Just stop off at Home Depot on your way home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Snaggletooth 3,238 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 11 hours ago, Jules said: Now it's something well-built, quiet, comfortable and a great road car. Do youselfe a favore, Mazda 6 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VWAP 1,020 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 13 hours ago, On The Hard said: Now I just want a girl who wants to F*** Or something like that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Se7en 204 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 6 hours ago, Snaggletooth said: Do youselfe a favore, Mazda 6 When did they start coming in colours other than beige? Or do they catch beige from their owners? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJonB 8,579 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 I've just been skimming back over this thread - I gotta say some of you really need to start dreaming bigger. Re-read the thread title - cars you dream of owning, not cars you're thinking of buying for day to day. Chris has got the idea. On 11/14/2020 at 11:04 AM, warbird said: On 9/1/2020 at 7:51 AM, Chris in Santa Cruz, CA said: Jaguar "D" type Ferrari 206 GT40 Mercedes Gull Wing the list goes on..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bmiller 773 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Better hurrry, everybody needs a tank. Gonna run ya at least half a million. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1943-sherman-m4a1/?utm_source=transactionalemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bat_watched_listing_ending_soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris in Santa Cruz, CA 509 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, bmiller said: Better hurrry, everybody needs a tank. Gonna run ya at least half a million. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1943-sherman-m4a1/?utm_source=transactionalemail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bat_watched_listing_ending_soon cant you kill a tank with bottles of gasoline and styrene pellets? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chester 767 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 tham's some robust tow hooks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Windward 405 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Yacht club tow rig? And clear out the anchorage from all those peasant owned boats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bmiller 773 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Reserve on the tank not met at 480K. Wonder what they want for it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laker 258 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Times they are a'changin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Innocent Bystander 958 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 44 minutes ago, Laker said: Times they are a'changin. And one of those can actually be purchased and driven today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJonB 8,579 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 And one of them is even good looking, not just sort of lumpy and odd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leeroy Jenkins 219 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 7 hours ago, chester said: tham's some robust tow hooks tham's shackles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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billy backstay 1,006 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 10 hours ago, VWAP said: "Perky", indeed!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal20sailor 2,429 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I would love to get a car from the early 60's that had some muscle with an engine that would let me dust off my timing light. No anti-pollution crap, no AC, AM radio. Something to drive on weekends in the summer and work on, a car that you can actually work on. Something like a 1963 Dodge Dart GT, a Wolf in Sheep's clothing: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nacradriver 650 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Cal20sailor said: I would love to get a car from the early 60's that had some muscle with an engine that would let me dust off my timing light. No anti-pollution crap, no AC, AM radio. Something to drive on weekends in the summer and work on, a car that you can actually work on. Something like a 1963 Dodge Dart GT, a Wolf in Sheep's clothing: So were these Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJonB 8,579 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Cal20sailor said: I would love to get a car from the early 60's that had some muscle with an engine that would let me dust off my timing light. No anti-pollution crap, no AC, AM radio. Something to drive on weekends in the summer and work on, a car that you can actually work on. Something like a 1963 Dodge Dart GT, a Wolf in Sheep's clothing: That thing looks like a high end resto-mod, particularly with that custom plate. Bring $$$ - 6 figures probably, even DIY. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Bus Driver 4,406 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 17 hours ago, VWAP said: Damn. If that were Danny DeVito, she'd be poking him in the eye. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal20sailor 2,429 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Bus Driver said: Damn. If that were Danny DeVito, she'd be poking him in the eye. I had a short friend who used to say: Nose to nose, my toes are in. Toes to toes, my nose is in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bus Driver 4,406 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 On 11/20/2020 at 5:49 PM, Cal20sailor said: On 11/20/2020 at 4:45 PM, Bus Driver said: Damn. If that were Danny DeVito, she'd be poking him in the eye. I had a short friend who used to say: Nose to nose, my toes are in. Toes to toes, my nose is in. My Dad once said "When a short man dances with tall woman, he gets bust in the mouth." 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nacradriver 650 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 8 hours ago, Bus Driver said: My Dad once said "When a short man dances with tall woman, he gets bust in the mouth." I thought that was an old Chinese proverb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bump-n-Grind 860 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 On 11/20/2020 at 9:35 AM, billy backstay said: "Perky", indeed!! I wonder if he has matching port and starboard bruises ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Excoded Tom 1,555 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 11/20/2020 at 9:54 AM, Cal20sailor said: I would love to get a car from the early 60's that had some muscle with an engine that would let me dust off my timing light. No anti-pollution crap, no AC, AM radio. Something to drive on weekends in the summer and work on, a car that you can actually work on. Something like a 1963 Dodge Dart GT, a Wolf in Sheep's clothing: Public Service Announcement for classic iron freaks: Muscle Car City is closing and most of the collection will be auctioned, per the owner's post this morning on FB. Quote Muscle Car City closing, Word is spreading like wild fire and I want to explain what’s happening, I with heavy heart have decided it’s time to retire and Muscle Car City this year is going backwards because of COVID and lack of international tourists. It’s been a great 14 years for The business I’ve loved every minute of it, but I am 72 and beginning to feel like it. I will close on January 17th. And Mecum auctions will be selling about 3/4 of my collection and the rest I will take home and it will become my private toy box again. The auction will take place on January 22 and 23 I will be selling about 200 very fine cars, if there is anything in the collection you really like, now is the time entire collection in museum will be sold no reserve as well as all memorabilia. Thank everyone for all the support over the years I will leave Sting Rays bar and grill open and after it all settles will possibly do shows and Swap meets through that business, but for right now will be concentrating on getting the Museum closed and the space it’s taking up leased. When we decide how to proceed it will be on our site and Sting rays and my personal Facebook and social media. Swap meet for December will be on as usual and January car show will also happen, after that the cars will be sold. Thanks all fo the great run Rick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Point Jack 154 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Quotidian Tom said: Public Service Announcement for classic iron freaks: Muscle Car City is closing and most of the collection will be auctioned, per the owner's post this morning on FB. We used to have drinks with him at the old Hacienda. A nicer guy than his partner. I'm trying to convince my boss to do the same. They are the same age. They made a bunch of money in the long term storage of construction debris. I hope that the abandoned one on Jones Loop at Shell Creek does not hurt the WOTUS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Jack 384 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I got one of mine this fall. It was 20 years in the making. All it took was for my son to quit college and enlist in the Navy. 320 horsepower @ 29XX lbs, 6 speed manual, 0 to 60 in 4.6, all the worry taken care of and now all for me. Took the sting out of so much set backs, not racing the boat and general lack socialization this year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billy backstay 1,006 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Thinking now to swap out the WRX for a Hi Performance Resto-Mod Mini, and a Honda S2000. On the very rare occasion I have more than one passenger, I've got Missus BB's 16 YO X3 Beamer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Excoded Tom 1,555 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 16 hours ago, Fat Point Jack said: We used to have drinks with him at the old Hacienda. A nicer guy than his partner. I'm trying to convince my boss to do the same. They are the same age. They made a bunch of money in the long term storage of construction debris. I hope that the abandoned one on Jones Loop at Shell Creek does not hurt the WOTUS. You mean Bruce? A friend had a T-shirt made with his mug shot. LMAO when I saw it. My neighbors have worked for Rick for a long time. He's a good boss. One works in the restaurant, I guess the other will be looking for work soon. Jones Loop is nowhere near Shell Creek, one reason Wash Loop is way better! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bmiller 773 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 This is the one I kick myself in the ass for routinely. The true little old lady story. My dad was working at a local service station, this lady brought her 1966 Chevy Malibu in for regular service work. IT had 30K or so miles on it. When it came time to sell it she asked my dad to find a buyer, she wanted $500. At the time, 1976, it wasn't a big deal to sell it for that much, not like I robbed her or anything. I drove it through high school making mods along the way, which I now know only reduced it's value. I sold it for a small profit when I needed a truck. I'd give most anything to have it back. What a fucking idiot I was. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warbird 411 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 6 hours ago, bmiller said: This is the one I kick myself in the ass for routinely. The true little old lady story. My dad was working at a local service station, this lady brought her 1966 Chevy Malibu in for regular service work. IT had 30K or so miles on it. When it came time to sell it she asked my dad to find a buyer, she wanted $500. At the time, 1976, it wasn't a big deal to sell it for that much, not like I robbed her or anything. I drove it through high school making mods along the way, which I now know only reduced it's value. I sold it for a small profit when I needed a truck. I'd give most anything to have it back. What a fucking idiot I was. 65 Lemans, 326 4speed Quote
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