Classic Car Pics. Yours not yours, all things cool or not so cool.

[thunderchicken]

A long time ago around Indy I remember a van that looked like that wrapped in indoor outdoor carpet

It's still around. Just a week or two ago I saw it drive past and my wife mentioned how hideous she thought it looked

 

[gregkl]

83 Monte Carlo is mine 47k original miles. The 69 Caprice 427 was mine but had to sell 2 yrs ago due to health. And the other two pics.....Just because their cool.

That Caprice is nice!

 

[thunderchicken]

What you meant to say was...

You'll retire when it's done.

Ummm, I don't think that's accurate. It has been my experience that a "project car" is never truly "done". There is always something to upgrade, maintain, change etc.

 

[thunderchicken]

Cool story! Gives me hope that I'm not too crazy for starting a restoration project at 62!

I know several guys in their 60s & 70s that still play with their project cars and race cars.
You still have time

 

[gregkl]

Ummm, I don't think that's accurate. It has been my experience that a "project car" is never truly "done". There is always something to upgrade, maintain, change etc.

That has been my experience however this is not going to be a concours restoration. I tend to think of my projects as a rebuilding. I am anal about the details but I won't be putting the wax marks and proper coil spring tags on, and other stuff like that. I'll remove, rebuild and make it look as new as possible and replace. I won't be buying every part new. I will try to retain as much of the original parts as I can.

It's gonna be fun. I haven't had a car project in years and I am looking forward to it. I just have to discipline myself to not forego the other things I do in life and end up in the garage all the time.. I will be strong!

 

[gregkl]

I know several guys in their 60s & 70s that still play with their project cars and race cars.
You still have time

Thanks. One thing I have going for me is I'm healthy and relatively strong. I'm also very organized. First thing I need though is a suitable air compressor!

 

[BigRed]

I was out with a buddy of mine in a modified early model Malibu.

We came across one of these before we ever knew what they were.... I got my *** handed to me.

Great car of the day!

 

[thunderchicken]

I know I already posted a picture of our car a few pages ago but I'm posting this one because it's my daughters favorite since it was taken after the burnout and the nitrous is being purged.

 

[Ironhippie]

A few more of the Caprice.

 

[gregkl]

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I was out with a buddy of mine in a modified early model Malibu.

We came across one of these before we ever knew what they were.... I got my *** handed to me.

Great car of the day!

Growing up in a "Buick" family(grew up in Flint, MI) I really liked the Grand Nationals. Not as much as the older GS's but I still liked them.

 

[PlaysInTheDirt]

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Not mine but the only difference on the Old's was I had Crager SS wheels with redline tires. It was my first car. 330 V8 with a Super Turbine(Poweglide).

SS was not mine, but identical in appearance. SS 454 4-speed. Sadly, the big block was not in when I bought it. Had a mild 350 instead. I was in the process of getting it all back to factory condition when my son wandered into the garage when I was installing new coil springs and said; "dad if you get time I'd like you to take me fishing." A month later the SS was gone and I had a boat. Don't regret that decision for a minute.
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Got this when I was dating what is now my wife of 37 years. Sold it to pay for the wedding. Might regret this transaction a little, lol.

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Camaro not mine. My Mom's. Kinda fun but not as much as the '67 Buick GS400 convertible she had. I was too young to drive that one, my brother sure had a lot of fun with it.

I had an 85 CJ-7 when my now Wife of almost 32 years and I were dating! Now that the kids are grown and mostly self-supporting I have this one...77 CJ-5. Backroad runner, mild trail rig and ice cream chaser extraordinaire!

 

[PlaysInTheDirt]

This is my classic. It's a 69 Fiat Spider that's had a healthy dose of tuning applied

This is the only Fiat I've ever driven...6 hour in and around Rome! 2 cylinders, 16 hp and a non-synchro 4-speed. It was and absolute riot to drive. My wife and I were giggling like kids the whole time!

 

[tjh88]

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I was out with a buddy of mine in a modified early model Malibu.

We came across one of these before we ever knew what they were.... I got my *** handed to me.

Great car of the day!

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I was out with a buddy of mine in a modified early model Malibu.

We came across one of these before we ever knew what they were.... I got my *** handed to me.

Great car of the day!

My current 86 and my 86 bought in 87. Not my garage by the way.

 

[Chevyman540]

Here's another one of my old toys

 

[Chevyman540]

And my present ride, 87 Monte Carlo SS

 

[BigRed]

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My current 86 and my 86 bought in 87. Not my garage by the way. View attachment 188565 View attachment 188568

Outstanding!

Definitely a bit of a sleeper when it showed up.

 

[BigRed]

And my present ride, 87 Monte Carlo View attachment 188570 SS

Always liked that body type.

Friggin front wheel drives ruined much.

 

[BigRed]

Not mine....but a spitting image of one my best buddy had...right down to the rear end.

Miss those model years.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Not mine, but this is the best representation I could find of my first car.


The one I had was my dad's boss's old work car that he had bought. Had 36K miles on it and had sat in a garage for 5 years. Engine was seized and the car was all white (factory paint). Dad decided he wanted a two tone paint job like the one in the pic. So, being the "frugal" man that he was, he had an Earl Scheib light blue paint job on the bottom half of the car.

But I loved that car and wish I still had it!

 

[churchmouse]

Or maybe this...
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OK I am going to need a few moments alone boys. My heart is skipping beats and I may pee my pants.
HMOG I love that.