Title: Classic cars
Post by: sodaworks on April 24, 2005, 02:08:22 pm
Anyone here collecting classic cars? 
Title: Classic cars
Post by: dr galaga on April 24, 2005, 02:27:34 pm
Does a '91 Chevy S-10 count?
If not then nope. A 40's or early 50's pick-up would be nice though (red in color of course)
If not then nope. A 40's or early 50's pick-up would be nice though (red in color of course)
Title: Classic cars
Post by: sodaworks on April 24, 2005, 02:34:21 pm
dr galaga,
I don't think a 91 S-10 qualifies as a classic yet. although they are great little pick ups. My recently retired S-10 had 376K miles on it. If you hold on to it long enough eventually it will be a classic.
I don't think a 91 S-10 qualifies as a classic yet. although they are great little pick ups. My recently retired S-10 had 376K miles on it. If you hold on to it long enough eventually it will be a classic.
Title: Classic cars
Post by: sodaworks on April 24, 2005, 02:43:07 pm
I have a few in the works. 64 El camino (all original). 71 GMC Jimmie blazer with factory 2WD (less than 400 2WD models were made by GMC in 71), almost finished with a frame off restoration. 62 Ford Falcon coupe, this will be my daughters first car and a 72 Chevy K5 4x4 Blazer.
Title: Classic cars
Post by: racerx45 on April 24, 2005, 03:25:56 pm
I have a ’65 Mustang Fastback, ’64 VW type III, and ’52 Jaguar Mk VII
Title: Classic cars
Post by: loman4ec on April 24, 2005, 04:06:57 pm
I have built 3 1957 Chevrolets with my father. Out first was a 4 door sedan, the second was a Nomad wagon and the third was a red two door hardtop all three were complete frame off restorations. We have also owned a 55 chevy, 70 Nova, and a 63 Impala. This is how I got into this hobby. I can remember when I was young looking at a sea of 81's and 44's in out garage. We also built a bunch of gas pumps when I was younger.
Title: Classic cars
Post by: Creighton on April 24, 2005, 05:39:11 pm
Just a 82 280Z now. Dad bought a 65 Mustang coupe new that we finally sold in 95. Dad had few Thunderbirds and I had 4 67/68 Cougars over the years. Been watching the 63 rag top birds and thinking need one.
Steve, one of my favorite shirts is "Lucus Prince of Darkness".
Creighton
Steve, one of my favorite shirts is "Lucus Prince of Darkness".
Creighton
Title: Classic cars
Post by: racerx45 on April 24, 2005, 08:18:06 pm
| Quote (Creighton @ April 24 2005,3:39) |
| Steve, one of my favorite shirts is "Lucus Prince of Darkness". Creighton |
And my favorite bumper sticker of all time read “All of the parts falling off of this car meet the highest British standards!”
Title: Classic cars
Post by: Bireleys1 on April 24, 2005, 08:43:00 pm
I am near completion of a restoration on my 1970 Chevelle SS396 that I have owned since 1980 and I am working on a 1969 Norton 750 Commando motorcycle that I have own since 1977.
Dave
Dave
Title: Classic cars
Post by: Creighton on April 24, 2005, 09:25:06 pm
Dave,
Those 396's get going good. Carefull with that Norton. When we were 15 or so tried start Scotts dad's 750 while he was out of town, well it kicked back and bounced Scott off the roof of the garage. Course the bike fell over and it went down hill from there:-) But I'm sure you know all of the gotcha's.
Steve,
I'm still laughing and sure needed it today. Thanks!!
First rule of racing: what's behind you doesn't matter
Don't know who said it first but have always kept that in mind.
Fun thread,
Creighton
Those 396's get going good. Carefull with that Norton. When we were 15 or so tried start Scotts dad's 750 while he was out of town, well it kicked back and bounced Scott off the roof of the garage. Course the bike fell over and it went down hill from there:-) But I'm sure you know all of the gotcha's.
Steve,
I'm still laughing and sure needed it today. Thanks!!
First rule of racing: what's behind you doesn't matter
Don't know who said it first but have always kept that in mind.
Fun thread,
Creighton
Title: Classic cars
Post by: sodaworks on April 24, 2005, 09:40:32 pm
Josh,
Like you I started with building custom classics and then started doing gas pumps and coke machines. My last completed truck was a 67 chevy stepside. It was a frame off custom built show piece. It was featured in numerous magazines. I showed it at all the west coast nationals, Lots of best of show awards. A japanese buyer approached me with a whole bunch of cash and now my truck is in a collectors museum in Yokohama, Japan.
Like you I started with building custom classics and then started doing gas pumps and coke machines. My last completed truck was a 67 chevy stepside. It was a frame off custom built show piece. It was featured in numerous magazines. I showed it at all the west coast nationals, Lots of best of show awards. A japanese buyer approached me with a whole bunch of cash and now my truck is in a collectors museum in Yokohama, Japan.
Title: Classic cars
Post by: loman4ec on April 24, 2005, 09:46:53 pm
That is really cool. An old Farmer in indy bought our 4 door sedan and the president of Crysler european division bought both the Nomad and the 2 door hardtop for his museum. My Father and I stoped restoring cars when my mother nicknamed the last one the divorse mobile. He took the hint. Now the garage was full again when I moved back but they made me move all of my machines into storage. I can't wait untill the government tells me where I am going. I would like to have a big garage of my own asap. Heck with a house I can live in the garage.
Title: Classic cars
Post by: Eric on April 25, 2005, 02:16:24 pm
My first car was a '71 Vega! Ha!!!! probably not a “classic” then I had a
'65 Mustang, a nice '64 Riviera then my favorite all time car.....
a 1950 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe ! LOVED that car...
But I lost it in a FREAK Flash Flood here in Missouri in May of 2000
It's still buried in the creek bed.... got 13" of rain in an hour!
Was straight as an arrow.... one of those barn finds....
Now with three little ones a classic car is on hold.... Lucky to
get a machine now and then..... But I know
somewhere out there... there's another little bullet nose Stude... with my name on it!!!!!!
Eric
'65 Mustang, a nice '64 Riviera then my favorite all time car.....
a 1950 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe ! LOVED that car...
But I lost it in a FREAK Flash Flood here in Missouri in May of 2000
It's still buried in the creek bed.... got 13" of rain in an hour!
Was straight as an arrow.... one of those barn finds....
Now with three little ones a classic car is on hold.... Lucky to
get a machine now and then..... But I know
somewhere out there... there's another little bullet nose Stude... with my name on it!!!!!!
Eric
Title: Classic cars
Post by: Kevin C on April 25, 2005, 03:10:17 pm
Hello
The my dream car is 69/70 Mustang Mach 1 but right now it is still in my dreams!!!
I drive a Ford F250 Crew Cab 4x4. Fire Engine red!!!
Kevin
The my dream car is 69/70 Mustang Mach 1 but right now it is still in my dreams!!!
I drive a Ford F250 Crew Cab 4x4. Fire Engine red!!!
Kevin
Title: Classic cars
Post by: Jim on April 25, 2005, 04:57:47 pm
I've always admired old muscle/classic cars but never really had the funds to purchase/restore...
I recently went to the Palm Beach Barrett Jackson Auction and had a great time!
I personally had several '69 Firebirds with one being an actual TransAm that I never should have sold! I was trying to upgrade to an all original '65 GTO convertible, but that deal went sour and there I was, with no car at all... And today, I'm still without a classic but it may be in the future...
I recently went to the Palm Beach Barrett Jackson Auction and had a great time!
I personally had several '69 Firebirds with one being an actual TransAm that I never should have sold! I was trying to upgrade to an all original '65 GTO convertible, but that deal went sour and there I was, with no car at all... And today, I'm still without a classic but it may be in the future...
Title: Classic cars
Post by: Eric on April 25, 2005, 05:03:19 pm
My dad's first new car was 1968 GTO! Dark Green with red pin stripe tires...... Beautiful car!
He sold it when I was 14 for $700..... He knew......
He sold it when I was 14 for $700..... He knew......
Title: Classic cars
Post by: sodaworks on April 25, 2005, 07:28:44 pm
My Dad has told me several times about all the 55,56 and 57's Belair's he bought and sold for next to nothing back in the day. 
Title: Classic cars
Post by: Ltransam on April 26, 2005, 10:53:53 am
I still have a 1969 Dodge Dart Custom with 30,000 org miles on it with a V-8 273cid & Factory air .I sold My 1979 Transam 2 years back 
.But then I realy did not drive it eather ! Do to jonny law Every time I did I got a Ticket 
I have not even driven the Dart more then around the block in a year never any time for fun ..
Ltransam
.But then I realy did not drive it eather ! Do to jonny law Every time I did I got a Ticket I have not even driven the Dart more then around the block in a year never any time for fun ..Ltransam
Title: Classic cars
Post by: sodaworks on April 28, 2005, 10:09:51 am
I found a 36 chevy master deluxe 2 door coupe here locally that I'm checking out early next week. (owner is out of town)The car runs and is complete and he only wants 800.00 bucks. thinking of chopping and chanelling it to make a cool ratrod. 
Title: Classic cars
Post by: joesquid on April 29, 2005, 08:42:46 am
I had a 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 at one time. Fully restored, numbers matching. It was painted Pontiac Autumn Bronze, offered only in 1968-69 and looks alot like the fusion orange gaining poularity in recent years. Unfortunately my wife never thought kindly of my little joke of referring to my car as "my other red-head." I still have my wife but no longer have my car. Pretty apparent which red-head won!
My uncle collects corvettes and has two storage facilities. I'm hoping he remembers me in his will. Amongst his collection is a model for every year of the first series of Calloway Top Gun Corvettes made between 1987 and 1995. Twin turbo v-8 packages...what more can you say?
wonder if I could talk him into trading me a car for a coke machine?
My uncle collects corvettes and has two storage facilities. I'm hoping he remembers me in his will. Amongst his collection is a model for every year of the first series of Calloway Top Gun Corvettes made between 1987 and 1995. Twin turbo v-8 packages...what more can you say?
wonder if I could talk him into trading me a car for a coke machine?