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Various Non-Bald Discussions => Autos,Toys and Hobbies => Topic started by: reddog on February 17, 2019, 03:58:27 PM

Title: Classic cars and hotrods
Post by: reddog on February 17, 2019, 03:58:27 PM
Been a while since we talked cars, got most of my winter projects done on my baby. Just waiting impatiently for spring!
(https://i.postimg.cc/HxdVpCB0/DSCN0689-vi.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WDY2nxRt)
Title: Re: Classic cars and hotrods
Post by: Quiet_Dan on February 17, 2019, 04:51:08 PM
Awesome mate
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Post by: Tyler on March 04, 2019, 10:16:28 AM
@reddog that's a sweet ride!
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Post by: chrisphilly123 on March 04, 2019, 10:58:22 AM
I'm going the other direction. I drove a Tesla Model 3 last week and I'm getting close to ordering one for myself.
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Post by: scooby on March 04, 2019, 03:01:35 PM
its good to know that i am not the only one that love classic cars like that.
Title: Re: Classic cars and hotrods
Post by: Quiet_Dan on March 04, 2019, 03:58:13 PM
Mine isn't a classic in the same terms, but it is old enough to pass for historic rego over here in Australia.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYddccbF/20171024-113507.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


(https://i.postimg.cc/JzPDnYxm/20171025-060835.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


(https://i.postimg.cc/yNGDhJ2b/20171024-154251.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

It is a 1985 Suzuki MightyBoy it's a kei ute(truck as you guys from the US would say but that seems a bit of a stretch to call it that) factory standard they come with a 19kw (24hp) 543cc engine, but mine has a 29kw 796cc engine.

The pics you see are when I drove it from Perth to Adelaide accross the Nullarbor Plain. To do it I travelled about 90-95kph for about 10hours a day for 4 days (which was really pushing the old girl hard), But she didn't miss a beat distance wise it was about approximate to driving half way LA to New York, except in between there is NO cities and only about 2 major towns. You also only cross 1 state border (which is why I stopped for a photo)
Title: Re: Classic cars and hotrods
Post by: Semi-Sly on March 05, 2019, 11:30:13 PM
I am still "wishing".  I have been crazy about classic cars since I was 5 years old and I have probably been to every car museum in the country.  But I am not "handy" so my friends have dissuaded me from every getting anything that I cannot have towed in to a dealer!

So, I have a couple of convertibles for fun.

My physical condition has deteriorated to the point that I cannot  even drive a three wheel motorcycle, or even a bicycle, anymore; so I had to let the bike go.  Next week I have to hire a broker to sell the boat for me.
Title: Re: Classic cars and hotrods
Post by: reddog on March 06, 2019, 05:03:03 AM
It's true, when you have an 80 year old car, you better expect to work on it, alot! Luckily, I can still do almost everything on it. I usually plan major projects for our long winter so I can enjoy our short summers at car shows. And having 400 horsepower under the hood makes it fun to drive!
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Post by: PDXGuy on March 06, 2019, 05:13:31 PM
Reddog,

Wow amazing car!

Dave
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Post by: reddog on March 06, 2019, 05:20:47 PM
Thanks Dave, I tell people I look like my car, all round and smooth!
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Post by: aarrggh on November 08, 2019, 05:22:11 PM
 Mines always a work in progress. . ..
Title: Re: Classic cars and hotrods
Post by: reddog on September 09, 2020, 09:15:30 AM
Sold my 39 Ford, got this new toy, 65 El Camino.
(https://i.postimg.cc/mkSBLW0p/117692766-10223296085300349-6799055899812928169-o.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3Wwjt60)
Title: Re: Classic cars and hotrods
Post by: amatlock2778 on October 21, 2020, 05:43:34 PM
Great car. I don't havecanything quite as interesting,  with just a Honda civic and a subaru legacy,  but they're both good, reliable cars