The Official Hot Rod Thread

[Dirtebiker]

Well it will double as a wheel barrow........

Great minds....!

 

[thunderchicken]

Wheel barrow? I thought it looked like the base for some high end rickshaw

 

[Chevyman540]

Detailed the wife's 528 for her and waxed it, washed my VFR and took it for a spin, then... I cleaned out the garage... and she says "why don't you sell that thing?" Ugh... nope. Granted, I didn't get much done this winter but it is only a 1 car garage with no heat. Trying to do an addition and got quoted $46k for a 22x30 foot garage addition. Guess I'm pulling home owner permit and doing it myself.

A few years back I was going to build a shop out back, 40 x 75 pole barn. I was going to sectioned off at 45'for the shop and have storage in the last 30'. Morton pole barns wanted $ 48K just for the 40 x 75 building, no concrete, no wiring, just the building. Needless to say it never happened.

 

[churchmouse]

A few years back I was going to build a shop out back, 40 x 75 pole barn. I was going to sectioned off at 45'for the shop and have storage in the last 30'. Morton pole barns wanted $ 48K just for the 40 x 75 building, no concrete, no wiring, just the building. Needless to say it never happened.

OK.....long time no up-dates on your project....?????

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I need a trailer and yes he's asking too much.

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/6133774935.html

 

[RustyHornet]

A day in the life.

New exhaust on this ol 57 Chevrolet pick up.

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Road test in the old 37 Buick as well. First time, it's leaving very soon.

 

[thunderchicken]

Looks like a rough day at work Rusty

 

[RustyHornet]

Looks like a rough day at work Rusty

It's a tough job, but someone has to do it.

 

[RustyHornet]

Well that was fun. Got my first ride in "Gpa's" 68 Z-28 since the new engine. 6,500 RPM shifts while spinning the tires through 3rd. Only 200 miles on that 400ci Dart small block. I like it. Time to build a Poncho to match.

 

[churchmouse]

I need a trailer and yes he's asking too much.

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/6133774935.html

Yeah way to much for a Lo-Po 72 340 car but it would be cool if one up just right.

 

[churchmouse]

Well that was fun. Got my first ride in "Gpa's" 68 Z-28 since the new engine. 6,500 RPM shifts while spinning the tires through 3rd. Only 200 miles on that 400ci Dart small block. I like it. Time to build a Poncho to match.

There is not a Poncho to match.....

 

[churchmouse]

A day in the life.

New exhaust on this ol 57 Chevrolet pick up.

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Road test in the old 37 Buick as well. First time, it's leaving very soon.

Love the A/C accessory.

 

[RustyHornet]

There is not a Poncho to match.....

She may not spin, but she will pull like a freight train.

 

[RustyHornet]

Love the A/C accessory.

That is a vacuum operated Trico windshield defroster accessory. Works to, I went through it. Pretty neat.

 

[churchmouse]

She may not spin, but she will pull like a freight train.

Now that is a given.
Torque rules when properly harnessed.
The guys always put way to much gear in the rear of the Poncho's trying to run-em like a chevy.

 

[RustyHornet]

Here is the one I was talking about, mouse. Remove the manual and slap a 4l80 in.

https://limaohio.craigslist.org/cto/6132782175.html

 

[RustyHornet]

Now that is a given.
Torque rules when properly harnessed.
The guys always put way to much gear in the rear of the Poncho's trying to run-em like a chevy.

I don't even know what gear is in the car now. Never cared enough to check. Ideal goal would be 4.10 when the 6 speed double overdrive goes in the car. That would be fun, but at the same time, I don't want to be constantly shifting. Would like to enjoy the pull.

 

[churchmouse]

I don't even know what gear is in the car now. Never cared enough to check. Ideal goal would be 4.10 when the 6 speed double overdrive goes in the car. That would be fun, but at the same time, I don't want to be constantly shifting. Would like to enjoy the pull.

3.55 and a 5 speed. Car will pull like a rented mule.
3.73 and a 6 speed. Throttle burn outs on command.

 

[churchmouse]

Here is the one I was talking about, mouse. Remove the manual and slap a 4l80 in.

https://limaohio.craigslist.org/cto/6132782175.html

Runs and drives........OK...........not that kind of money OK but yeah that is a nice old square body.

 

[RustyHornet]

Runs and drives........OK...........not that kind of money OK but yeah that is a nice old square body.

I get all giggly when I read 454 in a one ton 4x4 single rear wheel. Like a little friggin school girl.