The Automotive Thread

[Capt Worley PE]

If you want a project at the same time:

Buick Roadmaster ($3k)

T56 six speed ($4k)

4.10 10-bolt rear end ($2k)

Save the rest for hookers and blow.

I love the B-bod wagons! A six speed one would be a hoot.

Dang....I think I'd give up my Maxx for that.

why does though want a wagon?

'cause wagons are cool. B-bodies for FTMFW.

how about a Dodge Magnum

As a lifetime fan of Mother Mopar, I can say this with impugnity: it's a Dodge.

I love Dodge, I really do. I would never have one as my main driver.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

^^^ Plus the Magnums only have an Automatic trans. Their interiors are horrible.

On the flip side, you could always turn it into this:

http://boomerjinks.deviantart.com/art/Ecto-1-Magnum-in-Denver-187146157

And yes, I know the owner...

 

[Supe]

Won't do a Dodge. Horrible interiors, and the steering feels like the column is made of rubber. Worst handling cars (Magnum, early Chargers, Chrysler 300s) I've been in since the Dodge Polara.

No projects, don't have time, need to get in and go. Otherwise, I'd be all over a Caprice wagon or Malibu Wagon build. Hell, I've got enough G Body spares to probably build a Malibu Wagon from scratch, excluding interior pieces.

As for wanting a wagon, 1) I'm a wagon fan, 2) more space for puppies than a sedan, 3) smaller/more fun to drive than an SUV, 4) crossovers are super gay.

 

[Ble_PE]

What about a VW Jetta Sportwage TDI?

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

^^^ Good luck finding a TDI for under $15k...

 

[Ble_PE]

^No clue on the cost, I just hadn't seen it mentioned. I have no idea what cars cost.

 

[knight1fox3]

4) crossovers are super gay.

I resent that remark. As does LadyFox.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

I much prefer wagons to crossovers, but that's what they make nowadays, sadly. Crossovers are just jacked up wagons, with all the tipsy handling that implies.

Supe, I can't remember, did you sell your Malibu wagon racer?

 

[Supe]

I much prefer wagons to crossovers, but that's what they make nowadays, sadly. Crossovers are just jacked up wagons, with all the tipsy handling that implies.

Supe, I can't remember, did you sell your Malibu wagon racer?

Nope, still have it, but haven't run it in two years. I've been storing it at my boss' place to make room to work on the Mazda. Exploring two and four post lift options for my garage (ceiling height isn't bad, but there's an I beam that sticks waaaay down to support the bonus room above) so that I can store them both at my place again.

 

[envirotex]

one of the guys in my hood whose house burned down dug out a pit so that he could put in a street level lift in his garage...kind of like what they have at the fast oil change places...he's an engineer, too...

 

[Supe]

I'd love to put a rotary lift in the garage, but you'd never be able to get a bobcat in there to dig it out. As much clay as in the soil here, it'd be no easy task, either.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Well, crap. Collectible Automobiles just dropped the Cheap Wheels and Future Colectibles sections so they could expand their photo features. Stupid move from my point of view.

I subscribed since 1986, and have every issue they ever put out. Cheap Wheels was the first thing I read, Future Collectibles the second.

Oh, well. I guess I'l let my subscription lapse. Hemmings does it better, more frequently, and cheaper with Hemmings Classic Cars.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Broke the news to Mrs Dex this morning that I'll have some parts showing up at the front door shortly. She took it surprisingly well...

 

[Road Guy]

Dex you know anything about "car toys" they seem to be a local shop and are advertising a free install this month for car audio? there is one in boulder, but I am kind of hesitant to let some pot smoking hippie tie wires in my car ?

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Dex you know anything about "car toys" they seem to be a local shop and are advertising a free install this month for car audio? there is one in boulder, but I am kind of hesitant to let some pot smoking hippie tie wires in my car ?

Tell them you're gonna play some Dead. They'll buy it. It's a Prius.

 

[Road Guy]

its for my v8,4WD Tahoe....

 

[Capt Worley PE]

Oh, hell, no, then. Listen to your gas guzzling polluter, earth killer.

 

[Road Guy]

lol

i enjoy driving it around boulders streets with some hank cranked up..

 

[knight1fox3]

^ you should also remove the muffler. LMAO

 

[Capt Worley PE]

^ you should also remove the muffler. LMAO

I think some Blackjack headers and a 3" Flowmaster setup would work wonders.

Or a boss set of sidepipes!

And what is this shitake?

i enjoy driving it around boulders streets with some hank cranked up..

Hank? You need to head back to Luckenbach TX, with Waylon and Willie and the boys.