Anybody drive a classic?

[Joey Aczon]

I love old cars, my previous job was a mechanic at a restoration / race car fabrication shop. I just bought a 68 Rambler American wagon, with a 232six. It's a manual (3-on-the-tree) with manual everything, and factory A/C. I like classics with no automatic / power parts and it's all in pretty good shape. Needs new paint and the seats re-done, but the body is immaculate.

It's already got a hitch on it, and has more motor than the little S-10 I pull my trailer with now. I'm very seriously considering using it for work. I can refurb the chassis to new pretty easy, and the thing will get about the same milage I get now.

The way I see it, put some decals on it, I can write off all the restoration costs, and I've got a rolling billboard.

All this and I think I can get the thing back into running condition, with new tires for under $1000 (including purchase price... yeah I know... I about stole it :D:eek:)

[JimBondra]

Joey
I just bought a 68 Rambler American wagon, with a 232six. It's a manual (3-on-the-tree) with manual everything, and factory A/C.

Hate to tell you this Joey.
Its a GEEK car.
Mostly owned by balding myopic guy's with pocket protectors!
2.5 kids and a house on a cul-de-sac.
Now if it was this,
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg259/Warlordmaster/PontiacGTO1968.jpg
Just kidding man;)
good find,
enjoy

[Jack Evers]

Fella in New Mexico worked out of a 1966 GM car (I believe a Bonneville) until just a few years ago.

[Bradley-1stChoice]

Hey Joey, Jim

Before either of those two cars rolled of the Mobile parking lot,
Ever since I was 11 years old it has been my dream to have a,

40 Willies coupe, blown 454, T400 trany,
with bicycle tires up front and ground pounding slicks on the hind.
Poppin wheelies across every intersection that I came to.

My Dream Classic from a different era.

http://www.1stchoicehorseshoeing.com/images/shoe/40willies.jpg

NOW THAT'S A SHOIN' RIG

The wagon sounds like a good plan, lots of room,
I'd black out the side windows and get it low,
hydrolic, it up for the country roads

Yea

[Joey Aczon]

LOL Jim that's exactly what I was going for. My web address is thefarriergeek.com. (its not really set up yet though... just enough to say I have a website.)

I need to get tires on it before I can move it. After I get it moved and cleaned up I'll post some "before pics"

Brad, the shop I worked for had a 27 model A with a 400hp 350ci and a powerglide. That thing was fun!

[Bradley-1stChoice]

anything that Takes on air is fun,
That's why I like powerful cruising bikes,
Every motor bike has the same option
riding with both wheels on the ground.


This guy lives in the air, thinking he's an aeroplane:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4CPB7n4dmo&feature=related


How about some before photos, I'd love to see your new ride.

[Rick Burten]

Personally, I'd like to shoe out of Norvall's Mustang.

[Bill Adams]

Hey Jim,
Remember the song about the little Nash Rambler? "Beep! Beep! how do I get this thing out of second gear?"

[dave murray]

i thought Noval had a corvette? maybe it was a mustang, maybe he has both?

[JimBondra]

Here ya go Bill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUAszi-PHps
Give it 15 seconds to load

[Bradley-1stChoice]

In the video they call the non Cadillac, a Nash rambler,
But it is a Borgward for sure.

[mustang farrier service]

I wouldnt call it a classic Joey,but i have an old 1976 chevy dooley for a back up rig.

[cowboy_bc]

Hi all,

The great thing about those ol Ramblers was the front seats laid down to make a double bed, a great car to take to a drive in. Ya all still got drive in's?

Kevin

[John Watts]

I don't consider mine a classic, but it is fun to drive. 1980 VW diesel pickup, 45 mpg. :cool:

John

[clinkercjf]

I have a 1962 Jeep FC170 that I can't decide what to do with. Also a 1952 Ford F-1 that is earmarked as a replacement for my current shoeing rig. I tend to have some trouble with the f-word (finish) when it comes to my projects 'tho.

[Jack Evers]

I tend to have some trouble with the f-word (finish) when it comes to my projects 'tho.

I'm with you clinker, got a couple setting here now - - 66 Mustang, have to be a trimmer to work out of it tho (it was my daughters car in high school) and a 66 Toronado -- once in a while it feels good to go pedal to the metal and know I won't have the guts to leave it there. That's the first car I ever owned that I never found out how fast it would go.

[Joey Aczon]

I tend to have some trouble with the f-word (finish) when it comes to my projects 'tho.

Ain't that the truth!

[bumfoot SHOER]

I have a 1962 Jeep FC170 that I can't decide what to do with. Also a 1952 Ford F-1 that is earmarked as a replacement for my current shoeing rig. I tend to have some trouble with the f-word (finish) when it comes to my projects 'tho.
well clinker don't feel bad i been working on my 67 elcamino with a 900 hp big block chevy with 4 spd it should be very nasty when it is done ibeen working on this thing for 14 yrs and still not done?:mad:

[Hot Nail]

Hey John,
how do you like working out of the vw pickup? Can you post some pics of your setup? Thanks Tim

[John Watts]

Tim,
I can't put up any pics till I can get my wife to help me with that.

It's just a very small truck with a shell. I have to travel light, so I do all my forge and grinding work at home. Just carry what I need for the day. It has the original paint and some surface rust. I'd paint it, but I'm afraid someone might steal it then.

It is fun to work out of. I guess because of the money I know I'm saving. It's cheap on fuel, parts are easy to come buy and cheap. Insurance and tires are cheap. Easy to work on for a shade tree mechanic like me. Use to have a Stonewell, but this is better. For me anyway.

John

[calshoer]

I started out shoeing with a late 66 Fairlaine Ranchero that had been totally restored by my first hubby.
It had a balanced and blueprinted engine and Munci 4 speed tranny.
Like an ***** ,after a couple years I decided I wanted something bigger so I traded it in ,in the deal for a new van. I had not been aware how much $$ my Ex had sunk in that truck and when he later found out what I had done with it, the poor guy about cried. I felt really bad.

[bumfoot SHOER]

I started out shoeing with a late 66 Fairlaine Ranchero that had been totally restored by my first hubby.
It had a balanced and blueprinted engine and Munci 4 speed tranny.
Like an ***** ,after a couple years I decided I wanted something bigger so I traded it in ,in the deal for a new van. I had not been aware how much $$ my Ex had sunk in that truck and when he later found out what I had done with it, the poor guy about cried. I felt really bad.
patty some of us gear heads put more money in cars. then we don't tell the girls how much we put in more then we ever get back out of them.:(

[Spyrockman]

Hi clinker,is that a straight 6 or v-8 we have had a 52 sincse 55 if you need any help I love those trucks

[bumfoot SHOER]

I'm with you clinker, got a couple setting here now - - 66 Mustang, have to be a trimmer to work out of it tho (it was my daughters car in high school) and a 66 Toronado -- once in a while it feels good to go pedal to the metal and know I won't have the guts to leave it there. That's the first car I ever owned that I never found out how fast it would go.
jack that olds should have the 455 rocket motor if that is the motor in the 66 it will do 120mph stock but it a boat and hard to stop at that speed. bryan e

[dieselfarmer]

don't know if it's a classic yet but I ride a 78 BMW and a 75 Norton. Had a 67 international 1200B 4x4 that I sold to get married.

[clinkercjf]

Hi clinker,is that a straight 6 or v-8 we have had a 52 sincse 55 if you need any help I love those trucks

Originally it had the flathead V-8 in it. But I am not one to leave things alone. It has a '62 Chevy 327 in it now. But I have been kicking around the idea of a 454/turbo 400 and a new rear end. I am thinking there would be a little less travel time.

[bumfoot SHOER]

Originally it had the flathead V-8 in it. But I am not one to leave things alone. It has a '62 Chevy 327 in it now. But I have been kicking around the idea of a 454/turbo 400 and a new rear end. I am thinking there would be a little less travel time.
clinker when you change the rear end use a ford 9 inch with 31 spline axles you can get a better gear ratio from stock parts and less work to change gearing. bryan e

[Jack Evers]

[QUOTE]jack that olds should have the 455 rocket motor if that is the motor in the 66 it will do 120mph stock but it a boat and hard to stop at that speed. bryan /QUOTE]


That one has the high compression 385 HP 425. I had a '73 with the 455 and it wasn't near the powerhouse this 425 is. All the pollution stuff had been added.

The Mustang is a lot tamer 6 cyl although when I bought it for my daughter (1988) my wife said "Oh, that's a cute little car for her". Then I pointed out that it had a 160 mph speedometer. Mom was sure happy to find out it didn't have the engine that could use that much speedometer.

[Bill Adams]

Never had a classic shoeing rig but I had a '53 Chevy one ton I wish I'd kept.
Several of my shoeing rigs were collector items when I was done with them, it's just that they were collected by the ton.

[Spyrockman]

I don't think of my as a classic because I have been driving it since 88, its a 78 ford f250 that I put a 6.9 diesel in and I have been driving ever since about 350,000 miles. Just like a old horse I just can't get rid of it.

[NorvalWilhelm]

This is my 75 corvette. It has been completely upgraded with a 540 cubic inch motor, 8-71 blower and 1000 horse. I has a total suspension upgrade with coilovers all around for adjustability, 18 inch rims with 14 inch brakes and an overdrive transmission. A full 12 point roll cage and special 6 link rear suspension. It is used to cruise nights and occassion cross country runs.
http://i41.tinypic.com/somt15.jpg
Everything right down to the paint job was done by me in my shop.

[Bradley-1stChoice]

Can you pick the front wheels up off the ground ??? :eek:

Bet you could if you'd dare to. ;)

If you don't dare to,

throw me da keys, eh. :cool:

[NorvalWilhelm]

Can you pick the front wheels up off the ground ??? :eek:

Bet you could if you'd dare to. ;)

If you don't dare to,

throw me da keys, eh. :cool:

The corvette will NOT lift the front wheels. It will just go sideways. I am running a good set of street tires on it.
For pulling the wheels on the street I have a 355 nitrous mustang with a roll cage, frame connectors and a 4 link rear suspension. Rev it to 4700 and sidestep the clutch and it will set back on the slicks and carry the front end.
My wife hates going out in the mustang. She feels funny getting out of a kids car. She feels almost the same about the blower on the corvette.
Again this car is home grown.

[Bradley-1stChoice]

Nice stuff Norval,

I'd go to the A&W with ya. :D

[danverschild]

1963 Studebaker Champ (the Shudebaker)... http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k248/danvers_cjf/dadstruck002.jpghttp://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k248/danvers_cjf/dadstruck001.jpghttp://s90.photobucket.com/albums/k248/danvers_cjf/?action=view&current=dadstruck001.jpg

[Red Amor]

nice ol ute that ;)