Author Topic: What's everyone's "other" ride? (Read 11851 times)

jsaab2748 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 14, 2005, 05:44:45 PM »

Hey Metalhead, you're allright man. Most of the time I feel like Rodney Dangerfield driving my 92
5.0. Your reference in your post was most refreshing. My hat is off to you sir. Ride safe!

Bryan Boyle · « **Reply #26 on:** June 15, 2005, 04:40:03 AM »

in no particular order:

main ride is a '00 Olds Silhouette minivan. Yeah, I know. Not a soccer mom though. But it hauls the accumulated
cruft that I seem to throw in the car.

second is a '98 Caddy Seville SLS. Smooth. Quiet. Reasonably good handler. It's a Caddy. I like Caddys, ok? The bigger,
the freaking better. Nothing nicer to take a long roadtrip in.

third, which just recently was adopted by a new appreciative owner, was a 1986 Lotus Turboesprit. Fast. Harsh
ride. Cramped. Colin Chapman at his (well, he was the inspiration for the first one in '77) best/worst/etc. Typical
british electrics. Tempramental. Loved it.

bikes:
74 750
74 350F
03 Rebel
64 CA95 (in pieces)
64 CA77 (in the hangar)
62 CA95 donor

1969 Cherokee 140 for real fun...

James · « **Reply #27 on:** June 15, 2005, 03:14:45 PM »

my other ride is a VMax and my 4 wheeler is a VW Type 25 (That will be a Vanagon or Eurovan for you US fella's) with a 2.2 Subaru Engine

rpyles · « **Reply #28 on:** June 15, 2005, 05:16:28 PM »

1987 Mustang 5.0.
Bought it new in '87, has 180,000 miles, my daily driver. Runs as strong as the '70 Cyclone Spoiler I had when gas was cheap.
Richard

6pkrunner · « **Reply #29 on:** June 15, 2005, 05:51:05 PM »

Nevermind the daily transportation devices, the other toys in my attic are

1968 Dart GTS 383
1969 Super Bee now 440 auto
1969 Road Runner hdtp 496 6bbl 4 speed
1969 Road runner coupe 383 4 speed
1969 Charger R/T 440 auto
1971 cuda hdtp 383 auto
1971 cuda ragtop 383 auto

1969 Buick Wildcat ragtop - was my father's

Bikes

1975 Suzuki GT750
1985 Yamaha FJ1100
1978 Honda CB750 F3

and the latest to the fold

1972 K2
1975 K5

with another K2 coming in a few weeks.

A shot of the meyham 2 years ago.

6pkrunner · « **Reply #30 on:** June 15, 2005, 06:26:41 PM »

I don't have any real pictures on this machine of them. So tomorrow for the Orange 496 runner and B7 '69 Charger. All the others are in need of restoration. I was hoping to get at the GTS this year and started to strip and prep some of the pieces, but got the F3 and then got the line on the K2 and K5 and then.......
But I'll post the runner and Charger tomorrow - if its okay to post 4 wheeled conveyances on the board.

Acutally the name is from a 1968 runner I bought in 1970. I got a 440 six pack/18 spline 4 speed 833/ 4.10 Dana out of a wrecked 1969.5 Super Bee and put in the '68 runner. The jargon was of course 6 pack for a Dodge and 6 barrel for a Plymouth. So when asked I said the runner had a 440 six pack in it. The onlooker would try to correct me ( never mind a 1968 runner was 1.5 years too early for the 440 3 deuce motor). I would reply the motor was from a Dodgeand was a six pack in it - when did it change allegance?
But yea the current 496 also has 6 barrels.

78 k550 · « **Reply #31 on:** June 15, 2005, 09:03:46 PM »

Here are mine.
My 93 XJ in the back. Up at Holy Cross City.
My 78 J10 with 76 Pursang 250.
my 69 Sunbeam Alpine GT. Still in work.
Bultaco's
Model#'s
42
49
121
152
167
188

72 CB500 part's bike.

Kixx007 · « **Reply #32 on:** June 15, 2005, 09:22:18 PM »

here is my list:

88 Jeep Cherokee XJ (226,000+ and still going)
71 Triumph TR6
68 Chevy Malibu (17,XXX miles) Its still a baby
56 MGA 1500 (Resto project)

And when the bike is stored for the winter, and the snow gets deep, out comes my 97 Yamaha SX 700, "lightly" modded.

6pkrunner · « **Reply #33 on:** June 16, 2005, 05:38:00 AM »

MetalHead550

here's a few that I got hosted. I'll just use the URL as the board tends to resize really small

http://picturerack.com/ims/6pkrunner/16237.jpg

http://picturerack.com/ims/6pkrunner/16238.jpg

http://picturerack.com/ims/6pkrunner/16239.jpg

http://picturerack.com/ims/6pkrunner/16240.jpg

MetalHead550 · « **Reply #34 on:** June 16, 2005, 07:38:35 AM »

Beautiful! Thanks 6pk! I'm like you man, I still dig the old classics. Nothing they make today looks even remotely as tough and beefy as the muscle cars of old. And theres something about the fact they are simple enough to work on yourself. I grew up when they were integrating primitive computer controls and slapping all kinds of restrictive power robbing emissions controls on em. And durring a time when power was out and fuel economy was in. Gotta admit though, theyre really perfecting the technology nowadays and getting to the point where its the best of both worlds w/ power AND economy, not to mention supurb handling...they make it too easy sometimes with that though. Then you gotta figure who can afford the stuff and then you gotta be an Einstein to work on half of it! If I had the extra cash I'd buy a #$%*in 68' Coronet r/t , cuz I like em big and I like sleepers. Id leave the 440 magnum and drivetrain alone but I'd throw a complete Hotchkis suspension on it. I can have dreams!

6pkrunner · « **Reply #35 on:** June 16, 2005, 08:48:51 AM »

Here's a 1968 Hemi 4 speed ragtop I had up to 2 decades ago. It was the only 4 speed ragtop built. The others were autos. Wish I still had it. Nevermind the stratospheric level of dollars hemi ragtops are fetching. Especially the E bodys.

http://picturerack.com/ims/6pkrunner/16287.jpg

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #36 on:** June 16, 2005, 01:20:45 PM »

'nuff said.

mcpuffett · « **Reply #37 on:** June 16, 2005, 02:01:25 PM »

here's my other ride, ford transit 2.5 diesel handy for putting bikes in

doing removals, and general work horse, hey uncle ernie i had a moggie 1,000 as my first car still got some spares somewhere? and terry yes we have heard the joke about (lucas the prince of darkness)

lol mick.

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #38 on:** June 16, 2005, 04:40:11 PM »

McP, got rid of everything in a cleaning fit. It's funny you refering to it a moggie. I said something to that effect to a guy here in the States and he suggested penicillen might clear it up. Good news is, I think I finally have a buyer for it. When a couple million dollars fall out of the sky, I'm going to put a good shop together so I can carry out all the ideas I have for cars and bikes. One of the first projests is to take 2 early '60s Volvo 122S station wagons; one will be med gray with bigger engine, ghost flames and full moons. The other will get turned into an El Camino- it would be so easy.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #39 on:** June 16, 2005, 05:49:48 PM »

Quote from: Uncle Ernie on June 16, 2005, 04:40:11 PM

One of the first projests is to take 2 early '60s Volvo 122S station wagons; one will be med gray with bigger engine, ghost flames and full moons. The other will get turned into an El Camino- it would be so easy.

I think I'm gonna throw up! Look around you mate, there's Mustangs, Transams, Chargers, Torino's Corvettes, and all manner of beautiful American musclecar where you live, and you want a poxy old Swedish taxi? Ungrateful bastard! Ha ha, cheers, Terry.

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #40 on:** June 16, 2005, 06:28:43 PM »

Terry, I hope you never have to experience the lonliness of true genius. An example; the last time I went to the Oakland Roadster Show, one of the biggest hits was a BMW Isetta w a 1200 cc bike engine, rear slicks almost as big as the car, and wheelie bar. Another one I loved was a Karman Ghia that was slammed a touch, faux zebra skin interior, and '59 Cadillac fins grafted onto the rear fenders. Brings a tear to my eye, even now. A good restoration is a beautiful thing, but true vision- that's Beauty!

needswork · « **Reply #41 on:** June 16, 2005, 08:28:45 PM »

Like this Uncle Ernie?

Paul

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #42 on:** June 16, 2005, 10:26:19 PM »

Quote from: Uncle Ernie on June 16, 2005, 06:28:43 PM

Terry, I hope you never have to experience the lonliness of true genius. An example; the last time I went to the Oakland Roadster Show, one of the biggest hits was a BMW Isetta w a 1200 cc bike engine, rear slicks almost as big as the car, and wheelie bar. Another one I loved was a Karman Ghia that was slammed a touch, faux zebra skin interior, and '59 Cadillac fins grafted onto the rear fenders. Brings a tear to my eye, even now. A good restoration is a beautiful thing, but true vision- that's Beauty!

Hey Genius, Loneliness has two "e"s, and the reason you're lonely is because you're driving a Volvo and everyone thinks you're a "tool"! Ha ha, just kidding mate, I'm sure that your "vision" will set the custom-car world on fire, so as long as it's consumed in the flames as well, I'll be happy! Hey put that gun down mate, I'm only kidding! Mate? Please? Ernie?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #43 on:** June 16, 2005, 11:31:04 PM »

G'Day Paul, Jack Daniels is my favourite lubricant. Here's a pic of a hot Volvo! Cheers, Terry.

Harry · « **Reply #44 on:** June 17, 2005, 02:07:51 AM »

Well, while we are drifting off topic I might as well include what I "wish" my other ride was: a V-dub with a Rolls snout! I think I saw my first one around the time I saw my first SOHC4, back in the 70s!

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #45 on:** June 17, 2005, 04:54:05 AM »

Needswork- yeah, like that but with a 122 (thats a 240). Where did you ever find that picture?

Terry, sometimes I intentionally put in mistakes to see if anyone is paying attention. You're obviously much smarter than you look

.( Can I tell you something in confidence? I got some thing from ebay one time and at the bottom it said something about not being able to respond. So, I combined some things in my head and put it on the site when I entered a picture of my dog on a ride (dog is my co-pilot). Much to my amazement, no one said anything. I thought I'd get something about "What's THAT doing here?!", etc.)

Anyhoo- when I sell this great running can of worms, I'm going to experience a Miata for a while. I've already got a hard top for it.

needswork · « **Reply #46 on:** June 17, 2005, 11:07:50 AM »

Ernie,
sorry, I know you were referring to a 122 but it was a Volvo-camino that I thought looked pretty cool even though it's a 240/245. There are more pics of it at www.teparolin.ca (go to souped bricks).

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #47 on:** June 17, 2005, 08:27:39 PM »

Quote from: Harry on June 17, 2005, 02:07:51 AM

Well, while we are drifting off topic I might as well include what I "wish" my other ride was: a V-dub with a Rolls snout! I think I saw my first one around the time I saw my first SOHC4, back in the 70s!

Quote from: kghost on June 17, 2005, 05:47:02 AM

Hey Terry,

In Uncle Ernies own little world, Think he ever gets speeding tickets?

Only by the "Bad taste" Police, ha ha!

You know over here in Oz we used to call the VW Beetle "Hitlers Revenge", ha ha! I've seen one of those things before and I'd forgotten how ugly they were. Just think, the looks of a "fugly" English (or is that german now?) tank with the comfort and power of a 10 foot aluminum fishing boat with a 2.5 horse evinrude hanging off the back?

Geez, after seeing that thing again Uncle Ernies "vision" is almost attractive! Here's a pic of a real "Aussie Muscle-Car", the 1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase 3. I could never afford one then, or now (you'll need at least $100,000 for a genuine car) so I bought a GS version and specced the 4V351 Cleveland engine up to "HO" spec. Being the dumbass that I am, I sold it, and still cry myself to sleep when I think about it.

TwoTired · « **Reply #48 on:** June 18, 2005, 12:35:01 AM »

What was the question? My other ride?
1977 Grumman Tiger
Cruise about 150 MPH.
Seats 4
180 HP 360 Cu in, Boxer 4 cylinder, BIG pistons
Cost- about 60 SOHC4 motorcycles.

Harry · « **Reply #49 on:** June 18, 2005, 12:36:25 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on June 17, 2005, 08:27:39 PM

Here's a pic of a real "Aussie Muscle-Car", the 1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase 3. I could never afford one then, or now (you'll need at least $100,000 for a genuine car) so I bought a GS version and specced the 4V351 Cleveland engine up to "HO" spec. Being the dumbass that I am, I sold it, and still cry myself to sleep when I think about it.

Eh, Terry, you're either a Holden man or a Ford man, or not a man at all! Yep, I had a Falcon during our stay down under, man, when you come from Europe and go from a 1200 bloody EU restricted plastic motor to a 4 liter Falcon, you will remember that first flip of the ignition key for the rest of your life. In fact, I even recorded it: http://www.geocities.com/harry_teicher/v6motors.wav

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Author Topic: What's everyone's "other" ride? (Read 11851 times)

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