Author Topic: What other members here own a Classic / Muscle / Race cars ? (Read 4693 times)

ProTeal55 · « **on:** April 14, 2006, 12:55:54 PM »

As I ausre most of you know, my other money pit is a 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air. I have a few other cars as well, but the 55 is the main one at the momment. Pic below is old, car was just lowered 3'' in rear, and 2'' up front as of last night. 1956 Cadillac hubcaps are on their way ! Eventual plans call fora fuel injected single turbo powerplant...

I was just wondering if any other members here have a car of their own ?

Post em if you gots em !

dusterdude · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2006, 12:57:06 PM »

not anymore

Kixx007 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2006, 01:32:10 PM »

I've got a 1968 Chevelle Malibu 18,XXX miles, A 1971 Triumph TR6 (Dads toy), 1956 MGA project (Dads). And its almost a classic, 1979 Ford Mustang, first year for the fox body, its a project.

scunny · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2006, 02:07:52 PM »

Lada Niva, at 1625cc not exactly a muscle car but sure is fun off road.

bill440cars · « **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2006, 02:49:36 PM »

I have had 2-69' road runners, 2 66' Dodge Chargers & a 74' Dodge Royal Monaco, which was
an exState Police car but, not any more. I also had a 68' Dodge 1/2 ton pkup that I built a tilt front
cap for and was working on puttingtilt/telescopic steering and a 440/torqueflite into (had to sell it
because my 11 month old daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy). The last one was the red 69'
road runner that I've used in my avatar. That's life. Later on, Bill

JHansen · « **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2006, 03:10:38 PM »

who here can tell me anything anout the Honda S600 and or 800 convertables? Ever seen one?

bill440cars · « **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2006, 03:20:35 PM »

I can't tell you anything about them but, I almost bought an S600 ( I think that's the model).
I was in the USAF in Japan (67'-69') and to buy it, I would have to sell my 66' CB72 and I just
couldn't bring myself to do it. I know that it had a 4 cyl engine and was chain drive. It was a sharp
little car, kinda reminded me of a small Austin Healey Sprite (newer than the bug eyed version).
There're times I wish I had bought it but I sure enjoyed that Honda CB72 Hawk 250.

grumburg · « **Reply #7 on:** April 14, 2006, 03:48:50 PM »

Owned a 1967 s800 coupe briefly in 72-73. Was imported by a serviceman and I was the 3rd owner. Was probably the biggest (make that the smallest) piece of s++t I ever owned. Not intended for US highways. Overheated, geared for a 50 MPH cruise speed. Interior was made out of Saran Wrap. Sold it to another sucker after it swallowed the cam chain. Parts were unavailable. I have owned 4 Honda cars since and marvel how far they have come.

Lee · « **Reply #8 on:** April 14, 2006, 05:45:23 PM »

The current one is a 56 Ford F-100. Thinking of selling it if anyone is interesed. Running out of room at the hanger.

Had a 69 Roadrunner (383) best damn car ever, and a 66 El Camino, that was a good car too. Still drive my 78 Camero to and from work everyday. And just picked up a 72 Chev Nova (new project).

Damn, now that I think about it I DO have a sickness.....

ElCheapo · « **Reply #9 on:** April 14, 2006, 09:18:18 PM »

I've got a 1970 Ford Maverick. This thing will be a work in progress for quite sometime. I had to sell the SOHC Big Block so now on to a small block fuel injected powerplant.

prsman23@hotmail.c · « **Reply #10 on:** April 14, 2006, 11:07:14 PM »

I gots me a '79 vette all red! Not uber classic, or muscle, but ALL original with 30,XXX miles on it

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 14, 2006, 11:48:39 PM »

Quote from: Lee on April 14, 2006, 05:45:23 PM

just picked up a 72 Chev Nova (new project).

My last project was a Pro-Street 72 Nova.
18 Point cage, 540 tall deck, 2-speed powerglide, etc..

STLrocker · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2006, 09:49:07 AM »

ive got a '64 chevy II, 250 six with 3 speed on column. flat black and real low.

also a '72 datsun 240z. it has been a project for some time now. it runs, but has been apart for paint/body for a while. i just want it to be done, but i'm really not motivated to finish it. now my brother is bugging me to sell it to him.

i recently got the suburban. beat 283/th350. it will get paint one of these days, as well as other touches. it's a mess, but it sits right, and my bike fits inside.

Phaedrus · « **Reply #13 on:** April 15, 2006, 10:25:57 AM »

1980 Jeep CJ7. AMC 258 block with a newer 4.0 high output head. Weber Carburetor. NP435 Transmission. 2" lift. 31" BFG All Terrain tires.

That is my only other means of transportation other than my bike. Love them both, but the bike gets better mileage. So I really only take the jeep in bad weather.

el kabong · « **Reply #14 on:** April 15, 2006, 01:08:34 PM »

proteal, you like bikes and you like fast cars. if you had to choose between the two (hobbies), which would you pick and why? just curious. thx.

fourplay · « **Reply #15 on:** April 15, 2006, 07:27:48 PM »

56" Triumph Chopper

? CB 750 Bobber

77' CB 750 Stocker with 4 into 1

68' GTO

All projects though.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 15, 2006, 08:17:40 PM »

Had the car out all day today (temps in upper 70's), and got some updated pics.
I dropped the car 2 1/2 '' in the rear, and the front about 4''. Would go lower in the front
but I have to get some different headers before I go any lower, as they are sitting about 1'' from the
ground now

This car and speedbumps / sharp driveways arent a good mix

God I love warm weather.........

HondaMan · « **Reply #17 on:** April 15, 2006, 09:26:09 PM »

1967 Ford LTD 2-door fastback, 2nd owner. Ford only built a few thousand of these, mostly sold in the American West because it's REAL long-legged (130+ MPH). The engine is the 390 "H", tranny is the "MX", both only built in 1966-67.

I just started the rebuild. It's got 220,000 original miles on it. Gets 14MPG city, 18+ highway, and almost nothing will outrun it today except the new Mustangs and the Ford GT40.

Also have a nice 1967 Airstream Land Yacht, 24 feet, to go with it...

quietlikeachurch · « **Reply #18 on:** April 16, 2006, 12:36:03 AM »

I own my father's 1962 Chevy Corvair Monza coupe...102 hp "Super Turbo Air" engine, 4 on the floor. Not fast by any means but probably the most fun-handling car I have ever driven. It's incredibly low-slung, back-heavy, and feels like a 2400-lb. tin can. The beast served as my daily driver for almost 3 years but started puking oil, and before I could reseal the engine I went out and bought my 750F, which stole all of my attention from that point on. One day though...

-Ian

toycollector10 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 16, 2006, 12:57:58 AM »

It's not really a muscle car but I bought my son this 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. One lady owner, always garaged and I don't think it's ever been out in the wet. Low miles, and so good it looks as if it has been restored.

Seen here with my 19 year old son, we were out exploring some back roads....

Click on the pic for a higher definition picture if you want to..

toycollector10 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 16, 2006, 01:03:14 AM »

Thats an awsome looking car you have there ProTeal..

Flood · « **Reply #21 on:** April 16, 2006, 03:31:54 AM »

Euro version of the Pony car:

a 1977 Ford Capri 2.3S V6

6pkrunner · « **Reply #22 on:** April 16, 2006, 04:17:04 AM »

Currently in the gargae

1968 Dart GTS 383 auto 3.23
1969 Super Bee - was 383 now 440 auto 3.23
1969 Charger R/T - 440 auto 3.55
1969 road runner coupe 383 4 speed 3.23
1969 road runner hardtop 496 4 speed 3.91
1971 'cuda hardtop 383 auto 3.23
1971 'cuda ragtop 383 auto 3.55

bill440cars · « **Reply #23 on:** April 16, 2006, 05:59:30 AM »

Quote from: HondaMan on April 15, 2006, 09:26:09 PM

1967 Ford LTD 2-door fastback, 2nd owner. Ford only built a few thousand of these, mostly sold in the American West because it's REAL long-legged (130+ MPH). The engine is the 390 "H", tranny is the "MX", both only built in 1966-67.

I just started the rebuild. It's got 220,000 original miles on it. Gets 14MPG city, 18+ highway, and almost nothing will outrun it today except the new Mustangs and the Ford GT40.

Also have a nice 1967 Airstream Land Yacht, 24 feet, to go with it...

HondaMan, I was stationed at Hamilton AFB, calif. dec 69' til aug 70'. I had a red 66' Dodge
Charger w/ 383/4sp/positrac and my running buddy had a white 67' Ford LTD 2dr hdtp
w/390/4sp/positrac. We never tried to run them against each other but, took on others. They
both were pretty good runners. Wish I still had that Charger. Later on, Bill

number13 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 16, 2006, 10:18:44 AM »

My other money pit, a 1971 Buick Riviera.
Slammin 455 with four bbl, of course.
Linked to the ultra tough TH400 tranny.

Not exactly show quality, but I still get offers every day.

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Author Topic: What other members here own a Classic / Muscle / Race cars ? (Read 4693 times)

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