General => Lounge => Topic started by: Tbird232ci on May 30, 2005, 09:59:35 PM
Title: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: Tbird232ci on May 30, 2005, 09:59:35 PM
I was sitting back and thinking, i see these type of threads pop up, and people post all the stuff they would never be able to have, like a 2 original mile 91 Cuda AAR 340 6-pack, or something like that
i wondered what people would want on a more realistic scale, for example, i wouldnt mind:
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: Thunder Chicken on May 30, 2005, 10:16:04 PM
I've got several, but I'm not gonna post pics owing to the fact I'm at the cottage and suffering the dialup blues:
2005 Dodge Magnum wagon with Hemi and AWD, jet black with chrome rims and 5% tint all 'round 1949-51 Mercury, chopped, channeled, updated chassis and brakes, and supercharged Cobra power 1969 Fastback Mustang (prefer big block, but small block would do) 2005 Mustang GT Volvo V70 or 850 wagon T5-R 1997-2004 Dakota 4X4 short box with the 318 and a 5-speed (or the 360 if available, but I think the 360 only came in 2WD models)
And of course, my '88 'Bird, but with a HO/T5 swap, 3.73's and big brakes. Aw hell, while I'm fantasizing I may as well toss in a pair of Twisted Wedge aluminum heads, a whipplecharger, and the cam/fuel/exhaust system required to support it, and a Cobra IRS out back
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Post by: jcassity on May 30, 2005, 10:23:44 PM
carmenghia (sp)
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Post by: 5.0willgo on May 30, 2005, 10:33:23 PM
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Post by: Nate on May 30, 2005, 10:35:54 PM
Quote from: Thunder Chicken
I've got several, but I'm not gonna post pics owing to the fact I'm at the cottage and suffering the dialup blues:
2005 Dodge Magnum wagon with Hemi and AWD, jet black with chrome rims and 5% tint all 'round 1949-51 Mercury, chopped, channeled, updated chassis and brakes, and supercharged Cobra power 1969 Fastback Mustang (prefer big block, but small block would do) 2005 Mustang GT Volvo V70 or 850 wagon T5-R 1997-2004 Dakota 4X4 short box with the 318 and a 5-speed (or the 360 if available, but I think the 360 only came in 2WD models)
And of course, my '88 'Bird, but with a HO/T5 swap, 3.73's and big brakes. Aw hell, while I'm fantasizing I may as well toss in a pair of Twisted Wedge aluminum heads, a whipplecharger, and the cam/fuel/exhaust system required to support it, and a Cobra IRS out back
thats good, but id say only about half of it is realistic :hick:
anyway, im with ya on the magnum awd black and some draglights with paxton, or a 2002 tbird black with jag xkr motor, or a jag xkr even a xk8 would do (non convertable).
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Post by: Chuck W on May 30, 2005, 10:41:03 PM
Car I'd like to own?
I'm building them :p
The only other "realistic" wants would be a Euro Capri, and a 74-76 VW Dasher 2-door.
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Post by: Bird351 on May 30, 2005, 11:03:33 PM
- A '64 Fairlane Thunderbolt, or (more realistically) a knock-off of above. Wouldn't have to be accurate. - A '63 1/2 or '64 Galaxie 500 2-door fastback.. at least a 390 in it, for old time's sake. - A Fairmont/Zephyr with a 2.3T in it, or with a boosted 200 I6. (yeah, a 200.. not the 300 project) - Any Fox-body Capri without the bubble-hatch. Maybe with my 351 stuck under the hood. - One of my current cars (even the LSC is fair game) made into a sedan delivery.. with the boosted 300 I6 project and one of my quirky alternative-gearing ideas. Need to find someone willing to do a good photochop for this one. - A 1971 (year I was born) Corvette.. would have to be dark green.
While all of the above is in the fantasy realm while I'm still unemployed, I don't expect my finances to suck forever.. so I expect at least one of the above will be possible within the next 5-10 years.
Ones I doubt will be possible even after that:
- Shelby Cobra, even if it's a kit-Cobra. - Ferrari F355. - Porsche 959, the only Porsche I like.
Might edit more into this later.
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: MexCougar on May 30, 2005, 11:23:27 PM
Hey Bird351, the bubble hatch mustangs were plenty here, and mostly with 351. These were very quick cars.....(i´m thinking in your project "stump-puller" for this car ?)
Well, ill be happy with a convertible cougar, with 500HP with any V8 and six speed manual, and A/C (my cougar dont have A/C....now im using 2/60 a/c) and CD player (mmm, i only had an old cassette stereo....)
But if were directly from the dealer, ill choose a Mercury Marauder or a Ford Lightning...
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: Bird351 on May 30, 2005, 11:30:13 PM
The "stump-puller" would be covered pretty much by the supercharged 300 I6 project.
I like Fox Capris.. I've owned two of them in the past.. I just don't like the bubble-hatch. I had an '80 with the 2.3 and an '81 with the 200 I6 and T-tops. I'd love to have another Capri with T-tops.. just no bubble-hatch. :p
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Post by: merccougar50 on May 30, 2005, 11:36:18 PM
Side note: Thunderchicken, someone I used to work with had a 4X4 Daktoka R/T with the 360 so I guess their are a few out their.
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Post by: nirvanagod on May 30, 2005, 11:40:05 PM
In no particular order (and I do believe these are realistic):
--87-88 T-bird w/ a H.O. conversion designed to be powerful but not suck the gas dry during city or highway driving. --87-88 T-bird w/ a beefcake of a 4 banger turbo setup (to make chuck happy!!!). --05 or whatever Dodge Srt-4 w/ a Stage 3 setup. --88 Pontiac Fiero GT w/ a chebby 350 v8 conversion setup (they're technically my most favorite car, but I love my T-bird pretty much the same!). --93 Toyota Supra w/ a setup to make it a 10-12 second quarter mile car. --92 Geo Metro, daily driver since I'd be afraid of scratchin' the baby's!!!
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: MDJ1281 on May 31, 2005, 12:10:15 AM
1970 Superbee in Plum Crazy purple (http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1970-1979/1970-Dodge-Superbee-Plum-sy.jpg)
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: Rwolf on May 31, 2005, 12:42:24 AM
Lexus IS300 5-Speed (granted it take me years and years to pay off) 3rd (1986-91?) Gen Toyota Supra Turbo 1st Gen Toyoa Celica (early-mid 1970's) any 4-wheel drive/all-trac Toyota Celica 90-91 XR-7 SC 5 speed 1967-70 Mercury Cougar Pref w/ 3 speed manual
Opel Calibra if I was living in Europe
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: phyxius on May 31, 2005, 01:11:49 AM
53-55 f100 stepside with a 427 side oiler,a blower sticking out the hood,a hydaulic flip clip and bagged.all in progress(a really slow one)
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Post by: tbirdscott on May 31, 2005, 02:03:50 AM
1967-1969 thunderbird, all black, loaded, 429, just like 'the one that got away' and of course it would be rockin a set of mullet mags :D (http://www.supercars.net/servlets/PW/garagePics/Lido%20Iacocca/84car0.jpg) 1958-1960 thunderbird, I just f'n love that bodystyle, its unlike anything else (http://www.gentrylane.com/gen_site/60_thunderbird/60bird_lftfrt.jpg) And a 1948-1950 for p/u, red, flathead V8, steel wheels and poverty caps. Already worked out a deal on a 48 F-3, 80's restoration, completely stock but hit a deer in the mid 90's, comes with a parts truck. Just need a lil money and i'm pullin 'er home :tg: (http://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/tmp/368/36864.520.390) Also i'd like to get a 70's trans am or camEro, orange, and drop in a 351W just 'cause :flip: i WILL do it some day (http://www.wallaceracing.com/BRYAN_JONES_21.jpg)
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Post by: crystal on May 31, 2005, 07:12:43 AM
- 48 Ford Anglia done up Gasser Style - 62-63 T-Bird Sports Roadster - Some old Chevy muscle car (TBD) with a FORD engine in it (my payback for all the fords with chevy 350's in them) I'm thinking Camaro or Nova, you know, something very very Chevy... - Any year Ranchero
As for newer cars: - Mazda RX8... I have an obsession with these - 05 Style Stang (you know, till whenever they change the body) - Any Year Miata... But rather than a 5.0, I'd put a 2.3 turbo motor in
And if I ever ran in to the money... an ERA GT kit car. I don't think this is unrealistic, I'd just need the spare cash, the kit alone is like $55k.
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: V8Demon on May 31, 2005, 08:08:19 AM
1.) 1950 Mercury 2 door with a 460 and a T56. I'll take it in Metallic Purple, please :D
2.) 1967 Cougar with an 03-04 Mustang Cobra engine/transmission (With Regards to that, check this thread out:http://www.modularfords.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25356
3.) See below. Already got it.....
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: baylensman on May 31, 2005, 09:10:41 AM
cobra kit car (supreme cobra) with 5.7 turbo charged and a race prep'd 6 speed automatic. metalic blue no stripes
73 lincoln mark series with an all aluminun ford motorsport 535 ci with a blower. dark green metalic with gold vinyl top
69 mustang coupe restomod with 4 wheel disc antidive coil over front suspension, strange 9" rear set up for a four link with air bags. and a 500+bhp 5.0 vintage burgandy with black vinyl
72 old cutlass convertable with whatever the bow tie boys do to make them fast. white with red interior
my 85 capri back. with a complet update to running gear and engine.white with eurogray trim and svo dark gray interior
oh stop i'm getting wood
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Post by: oldraven on May 31, 2005, 10:26:16 AM
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: TerryJ on May 31, 2005, 01:10:21 PM
The car I would like to own.
1) Chevy Cheetah 2) Ford Cobra
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: Ether947 on May 31, 2005, 02:23:20 PM
>DarkThunder (owned XD) >87-88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe >85 Mustang GT w/ T-Tops and 5-Speed >Gen I/II Taurus SHO >First Gen Eagle Talon TSi >Any Year Mustang Saleen >Nissan 240SX or 300ZX TT
The SHO will prolly be my next car. That or another TBird. ^_^
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Post by: slamedcat on May 31, 2005, 02:42:03 PM
Ford Exp or an old Capri
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: Chuck W on May 31, 2005, 02:54:11 PM
Quote from: darkthunder
The SHO will prolly be my next car. That or another TBird. ^_^
Or you could combine the two :hick:
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Post by: cougarcragar on May 31, 2005, 03:09:07 PM
1. '71 'Cuda AAR 2. Yenko Camaro 3. '87 Mustang GT 5-speed with t-tops 4. Civic with clear taillights
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Post by: 50tbrd88 on May 31, 2005, 03:25:22 PM
-An orange 1978 F-250 4x4 Ranger XLT (my grandad had one) -'87 Buick Gran National -1955 F-100 with a big block and pro touring look -1988 Thunderbird with '03-'04 Cobra motor/tranny painted Dark Shadow Grey Metallic -1967 Camaro with some crazy big block done up vintage style (15'' cragars, etc) -1969 Chevelle SS396 4-speed
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Post by: oldraven on May 31, 2005, 04:04:54 PM
Oooo. Just thought of one. The Turbo Trans-Am. Either one. The V8 or the GN V6.
(http://www.adclassix.com/images/81transam.jpg)
(http://www.danieldale.com/carpics/89tta-a.jpg)
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Post by: 5.0willgo on May 31, 2005, 04:24:09 PM
My cousin has an 80 Turbo T/A. It was my aunts car since new and he bought it from her. Black on Black with gold stripes fully loaded and it has just a little over 20,000 miles. It looks showroom new.
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Post by: Tbird232ci on May 31, 2005, 04:53:09 PM
and still probably broke down a few times...
my aunt had an 81, and the turbo technology from chevy was so...lacking, that under boost, they had a tendancy to run very lean
draw through turbo/carb setups didnt work very well on the 2.3L fords...so GM put it on a Pontiac 301...interesting
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Post by: Snubz-N-Ttown on May 31, 2005, 05:43:42 PM
Quote from: merccougar50
Side note: Thunderchicken, someone I used to work with had a 4X4 Daktoka R/T with the 360 so I guess their are a few out their.
The R/T dakota's are all RWD, the only 4x4 and its not a 4x4 its AWD with the 360 is the Durango as the biggest part of the package is the suspension components and the drop. That someones 4x4 R/T was just a 4x4 dakota with R/T wheels and decals as many of them do that and didnt have a 360 in it unless he did the swap himself. Theres alot of posers out there, remember. " No "Z" not an "R/T" R/T's have a z in the vin number, I couldnt tell ya how many people try to tell me their dakota is a r/t and they they have are the wheels and decals.
Quote from: Thunder Chicken
1997-2004 Dakota 4X4 short box with the 318 and a 5-speed (or the 360 if available, but I think the 360 only came in 2WD models)
Correct bro :D
As for the cars,
Definitely: Buick Grand National 1999 or 2003 F-150 SVT BMW 318i 1997 30th anniversary cougar Lincoln LS Mercury Marauder
Possibly: Hyabusa Newer Supra 1998 Eclipse GT Drop Top Probe GT 94 Super Coupe 2002 Dodge Intrepid 1996-98 Bronco Durango R/T (Very Likely)
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: dominator on May 31, 2005, 05:54:05 PM
All i gotta say is: My 87 bird or 75 coug done by chip foose!
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: Snubz-N-Ttown on May 31, 2005, 05:56:16 PM
Quote from: dominator
All i gotta say is: My 87 bird or 75 coug done by chip foose!
Somebody needs overhauled, couldnt agree more!!!!
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Post by: 5.0willgo on May 31, 2005, 06:19:03 PM
Quote from: Tbird232ci
and still probably broke down a few times...
my aunt had an 81, and the turbo technology from chevy was so...lacking, that under boost, they had a tendancy to run very lean
draw through turbo/carb setups didnt work very well on the 2.3L fords...so GM put it on a Pontiac 301...interesting
Yeah, the 301 is a dog. Car isn't fast but it looks like it. Niether one of them have had any breaking down issues with it though. Now it doesn't travel any further than 10 miles or so from his house unless it's trailered.
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Post by: Thunder Chicken on May 31, 2005, 06:48:58 PM
Yeah, those 301's were garbage, turbo'd or not. My third car, an '80 Formula, had the 301 4-bbl and it was JUNK. Looked very good, but JUNK. My next car after that one, and my first Thunderbird, had the 3.8 and would run rings around it.
I have heard nothing good about the first turbo T/A, but , they look good. If I had one I'd yank the 301/turbo drivetrain and stuff a 455 or a built TPI 350 in. Now, the second turbo T/A (89, wasn't it?) was HOT HOT HOT!!! Buick GN drivetrain in a much lighter Firebird body...
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Post by: oldraven on May 31, 2005, 07:08:09 PM
Oh. Didn't know that about the turbo TA V8's. Oh well. It's not like the wife would ever let me buy one of those 'greasemobiles' anyway. :rolleyes: She cringes at the sight of any F-body between the second Gen and second last. (poor girl was raised in a ford home) :disappoin
I supose a guy could always drop a turboed BB in one. :hick:
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Post by: Ether947 on May 31, 2005, 07:26:04 PM
Quote from: Chuck W
Or you could combine the two :hick:
What are you thinking good sir? :grinno:
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: Tbird232ci on May 31, 2005, 08:36:27 PM
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Post by: 20th anny 5.o on May 31, 2005, 09:55:17 PM
A maruader or focus mine is quite a short list
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Post by: slamedcat on May 31, 2005, 10:22:12 PM
I had one more, but you specified (realistic). And from what I understand Eric would never give it up. (http://www.coolcats.net/eric/86convertible/images/conv44.jpg)
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Post by: MexCougar on May 31, 2005, 10:31:56 PM
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had one more, but you specified (realistic). And from what I understand Eric would never give it up
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Post by: V8Demon on June 01, 2005, 09:21:10 AM
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Hey Mr. Dess, how is 15,000 USD for it
Somehow, I think Eric would part with it IF you added an extra zero at the end of that number.....
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Post by: EricCoolCats on June 01, 2005, 09:40:45 AM
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Hey Mr. Dess, how is 15,000 USD for it ?
Ahhhh, you guys made my day!!! I haven't laughed that hard since I saw a picture of Shawn's mom naked. :tg:
I really don't see a situation where I'd ever need to sell the convertible. As long as I'm alive there are no plans for a 'For Sale' sign on my car (Will's pseudo-extortion photo from the hotel at Carlisle a few years ago doesn't count)...sorry to dash dreams here. The car is willed to someone who won't sell it either.
Alex has been trying for, what, maybe half a year now? Ask him about his progress.... :flame:
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: Chuck W on June 01, 2005, 09:51:50 AM
Quote from: darkthunder
What are you thinking good sir? :grinno:
*Looks at SHO engine on stand, CAD drawing for adapter to 5.0 T-5 and 84 XR-7*
What do you think I'm thinking? ;) Well, more than thinking....doing. Gotta get the Tbird back on the road first.
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Post by: baylensman on June 01, 2005, 10:44:21 AM
mid 90's toyota 4 door with smallest possible motor and a slush box. $8000.00 stereo system, 5 dvd screens $800.00 ler, Clear taillights, a wing tall enough to catch phone wires, cut down coil springs so low that my freinds have to get out of the car when i pull into7/11. oh wait thats half the cars in the high school parking lot. rice rice baby oohhh yeahhhh
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Post by: Ifixyawata on June 01, 2005, 11:32:48 AM
Quote from: EricCoolCats
The car is willed to someone who won't sell it either.
That's right! You don't have to worry, Eric, when you die, I won't let any of these s buy it from me! :grinno:
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Post by: Chuck W on June 01, 2005, 12:07:10 PM
Quote from: slamedcat
Ford Exp or an old Capri
The Tickford or Lazers are ok... a bit over-done IMO..
A std 2.8i or RS3100 would be nice.
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Post by: Tbird232ci on June 03, 2005, 12:10:48 PM
Quote from: EricCoolCats
Ahhhh, you guys made my day!!! I haven't laughed that hard since I saw a picture of Shawn's mom naked. :tg:
Kinda funny, she said she never laughed so hard as when you dropped your pants, and tried the "its cold in here" comment
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Post by: Ether947 on June 03, 2005, 01:42:42 PM
Quote from: Chuck W
*Looks at SHO engine on stand, CAD drawing for adapter to 5.0 T-5 and 84 XR-7*
What do you think I'm thinking? ;) Well, more than thinking....doing. Gotta get the Tbird back on the road first.
Sounds good, *nod* I assume you're gonna force feed it. :D I'd like to put one in a second gen Escort. Talk about a sleeper.
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Post by: 87cougar347 on June 03, 2005, 01:48:17 PM
A 1970 cougar eliminator, wouldn't car about the condition or mileage, just want the car
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Post by: slamedcat on June 03, 2005, 02:59:46 PM
I think one of these would be cool to own also. This picture here is why I like the aussi cars so much.
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Post by: Thunder Chicken on June 03, 2005, 03:46:52 PM
I saw a couple of people say they'd like to "ruin" a Chevy muscle car by putting Ford power in it to get back at all those guys that ruin their Fords with Chevy power. I've always had this idea too, but I'd want to take it to the extreme (which would require Bill Gates money):
Find the holy grail of GM cars, an original ZL1 Camaro. We're talking super-duper rare, all-alloy, 427ci big block F-Body here. Spend a fortune to make it concours correct, submit pics to a Chevy rag and arrange for a photo shoot...
...then yank the whole drivetrain and stuff a diesel Tempo engine in there. I mean the whole works, too - we're talkin' making this puppy FWD with Ford/Mazda diesel power. And automatic. Keep the body and wheels stock, though, so when the magazine shows up for the shoot you can show them the car with the hood closed. Give them documentaion proving originality and documenting your restoration...
...then, when they're ready to bust a nut at this cream-of-the-Chevy-crop masterpiece, open the hood and watch them faint:evilgrin:
Then tell them that I will repeat this massacre on another rare Chevy for every Chevy-powered Ford I see in a magazine. If I could get away without being assasinated, at least:macgun: :wtf:
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Post by: cougarcragar on June 03, 2005, 04:34:16 PM
That's hilarious. Why not add in the AWD Tempo setup? :D
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Post by: Thunder Chicken on June 03, 2005, 04:47:58 PM
Because the idea would be to add as little "cool" as possible. Wouldn't want anyone to say "Well at least it's AWD" :p
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: oldraven on June 03, 2005, 04:50:17 PM
Quote from: Thunder Chicken
If I could get away without being assasinated, at least:macgun: :wtf:
*takes aim*
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Post by: 20th anny 5.o on June 03, 2005, 06:00:33 PM
*takes aim at old raven *
Looks like we have us one of them mexican standoffs on our hands
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: Thunder Chicken on June 03, 2005, 08:12:29 PM
Don't get me wrong, Oldraven, I'd give my right nut for a Yenko or ZL1 Camaro (my left nut is reserved for a '69 Boss 429 Mustang), but I'd just love to "get back" at those guys that take the easy (and very, very boring) way out by dropping small block Chevies into everything. I've got nothing against Chevy (I even owned an '83 C10 Scottsdale, 305, 3-speed standard, column shift), but keep the Chevy engines in Chevies. And keep Pontiacs in Pontiacs, Buicks in Buicks, etc. To me a car is ruined when I see a boring ol' SBC in it, unless the car is a Chevy. Of course I am somewhat of a hypocrite here, given my first (and still favourite) car was a '78 Trans Am with a '70 LT1 350 in it, but that was there when I bought it.
The only time I like to see an engine swap that involves putting manufacturer A's engine into manufacturer B's body is when it's an oddball swap and cool just for being odd, like the guy that used to come to the old board with a 500ci Caddy powered Turbo Coupe, or the guy I knew with a Dodge 340-powered late 70's Toyota somethingorother, or a Northstar-powered Fiero, or something like that. There's no excuse to put a Chevy engine in any Ford because Ford makes engines that are just as good, just as "moddable", and just as common. Save your 350 for a '49 torpedo-back Chevy. Put a 351 in your '49 Ford. Hemi up that Airflow or Desoto. Et cetera...
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: Bird351 on June 03, 2005, 08:18:13 PM
Quote from: Thunder Chicken
*snip*
Then tell them that I will repeat this massacre on another rare Chevy for every Chevy-powered Ford I see in a magazine. If I could get away without being assasinated, at least:macgun: :wtf:
Best. Plan. EVAR.
I'd chip in money for something like that.. if I, you know, actually had any spare money or something.. :p
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Post by: slamedcat on June 03, 2005, 08:35:58 PM
If I can find a pic of one I have a 308 flathead huson with duel 1 barrel carbs on it. I will donate that to the cause. :hick:
Now I think that would piss some people off.
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Post by: DerikWayne on June 05, 2005, 06:45:44 AM
'nuff said.... :bowdown:
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: shame302 on June 05, 2005, 09:15:08 AM
Mercury Marauder, twinscrew blower pantera, modular swap and custom interior 07 mustang gt500, stock 07 sport track adrenalin, stock 05 mustang gt, supercharged 03-04 mystichrome cobra, untouched 01 cobra, not stock anyway 05 vette (lingenfelter treatment) urabus wrx, supped up lexus gs 400 (sport package) f350 deisel, supped up excursion, deisel, duded up 92 tempo gls 2 door 97 probe gt, supped up the list goes on...
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Post by: Go Roush on June 06, 2005, 12:35:41 AM
My realistic dream cars are as follows:
55 Ford Thunderbird
Any year Saleen S281 Mustang
A 87-93 Mustang with my motor and rear end I have waiting for it.
ANd the one I already have, my TurboCoupe with the H.O. put in it.
Title: Re: Car youd like to own (realistic)
Post by: oldraven on June 06, 2005, 10:54:20 AM
Quote from: Thunder Chicken
but I'd just love to "get back" at those guys that take the easy (and very, very boring) way out by dropping small block Chevies into everything. I've got nothing against Chevy, but keep the Chevy engines in Chevies.
Save your 350 for a '49 torpedo-back Chevy. Put a 351 in your '49 Ford. Hemi up that Airflow or Desoto. Et cetera...
No worries man, I agree that this is a stupid trend than needs to go out of style. The problem is, the SBC will always be the first father-son project engine, just because it's easy work, and a great learning tool. That said, there will always be some body in some field with no engine they can drop their project into.
But please, leave the COPO's alone. :D When you see an ultra-rare Ford with an SBC, then bitch slap the guy, and leave it at that. Two wrongs don't make a right. (don't make me pull out another cliche)
I know you'll never follow through on this though, just because I don't see you being the type of idiot who drops anything but a Ford in a Ford, or Chevy in a Chevy.
Oh, and for every 350 Shelby Cobra you see, (they're more common than 427's now) here's to sand in the gas tank. :D
And a new addition to my list, the '05 Chevy SSR. They put the LS2 and six speed from the Vette in it this year, and did some major chassis work to make it more solid and cure the underpowering issue.
390hp 405tq + blower = awesome SSR that I need! First mod, loose the plastic engine cover!